Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmembers Allen, Gallagher, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Parsons.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Planner Michaelis and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Snowden.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Jim Miller, Brier - Radio testing for Emergency Services will be happening this Saturday, August 29^th.

South County Fire and Rescue Chief Maxwell introduced himself and all the Fire Department staff present. Presentation to discuss their upcoming bond levy given by Chief Maxwell, Director of Communications Christie Veley, Logistics Chief James Curtis and Commissioner David Chan.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended his normal meetings and attended a special meeting with Snohomish County Sheriff Johnson regarding projected jail costs.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed claims checks.

Councilmember Parsons mentioned that the SeaScare event went well and that the Brier Park Restroom design preliminary permit drawings have been submitted for review by City staff.

Councilmember Othman attended the Planning Commission meeting on August 19^th.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of August 11, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of August 11, 2026. Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Councilmember Othman stated a correction in the minutes was needed relating to Ordinance 513. The second motion in the minutes should remove "as Class 1 devices". All council members agreed. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for Public Hearing and consideration of Home Occupation Business No. 606199780, located at 2818 228^th St SW by Zhao Wang for AI Gardens, LLC. Mayor Kaemingk opened the public hearing at 8:01 PM and asked for public comment.

Jim Miller stated that he read through the documentation and he approves of this business.

The public hearing was closed at 8:02 PM.

Motion: Approve Home Occupation Business No. 606199780, located at 2818 228^th St SW by Zhao Wang for AI Gardens, LLC. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration release of Performance Assurances for Prime Homes for Major Tree Removal permit TR25-13 (3500 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $21,000.00, Land Disturbing Activity permit LDA25-05 (3502 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $16,470.00 and Land Disturbing Activity permit LDA25-06 (3504 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $15,930.00. Motion: Approve release of Performance Assurances for Prime Homes for Major Tree Removal permit TR25-13 (3500 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $21,000.00, Land Disturbing Activity permit LDA25-05 (3502 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $16,470.00 and Land Disturbing Activity permit LDA25-06 (3504 Alaska Rd) in the amount of $15,930.00. City Planner Lee Michaelis gave brief review. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk wanted to bring to the council's attention that a topic of conversation at the September 15^th workshop meeting will be his concern regarding the workload of City Planner Lee Michaelis. Currently he has 126 items/projects along with code enforcement issues that he is working on. There will be a discussion as to what can be done to help with the load.

City Clerk Treasurer Swisher mentioned that a possibility would be increasing the dollar amount authority that the Mayor can authorize release of the bonds or allowing the Mayor to sign to release all bonds no matter the amount. This would save time for the City Planner in preparing the additional paperwork it takes to bring these items to council. There was Council discussion pertaining to the due-diligence of future planners and Mayors.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to cancel the September 1^st council workshop meeting. Motion: Approve to cancel the September 1^st council workshop meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the August 2026 Claims Checks.

August Claims Checks No. 47862, Check No. 47867 through 47897, totaling $109,287.05. Motion: Approve August Claims Checks No. 47862, Check No. 47867 through 47897, totaling $109,287.05. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

Voided Check No. 47818 for $1056.00, re-issued with Check No. 47861. Reason: Incorrect amount. Motion: Approve voided Check No. 47818 for $1056.00, re-issued with Check No. 47861. Reason: Incorrect amount. Councilmember Othman would like to see the amount of the re-issued check included on the agenda due to not knowing what the correct amount is. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM