Dale Kaemingk

The council discussed the Lamb/Murphy Short Plat Application No. 99-01 and Old Poplar Highland Subdivision No. 99-03 for J.M. Murphy, focusing on frontage improvement costs, park mitigation, and changes to resolutions. The MDNS, park mitigation, and signage issues addressing the public feature were discussed. The council also discussed Medic-7 ALS delivery, potential new standards for firefighters, updates on Police Department hires, bids for painting the Library, the arrival of the vactor, and the nuisance ordinance.

The council discussed safety measures for the sidewalk portion along 236th Street SW, focusing on whether to install a fence or a bank. They also addressed the rescheduling of the SEPA Appeal Hearing on Murphy/Lamb Shortplat No. 99-01 and combined Old Poplar Highlands Subdivision No. 99-03. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding vacancies on various boards and commissions, and the Mayor reported on the revenue advisory committee and the annexation study. The council also considered a contribution to the Association of Washington Cities to challenge Initiative No. 722.

The Brier City Council meeting included discussions and actions on several topics. The Library Board was set to restart, and potential new members were identified. A request to start a small church on Vine Road was introduced, requiring a Conditional Use approval. The council approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from a previous meeting, the Police Chief's conference attendance, a proposal for sidewalk engineering, and the purchase and installation of a handrail. Further discussion on Short Plat Application No. 99-01 and Subdivision No. 99-03 was continued to the next meeting. Public hearings were scheduled for multiple applications. The performance bond release for Chandler Park was approved. The status of Medic 7 was discussed, and a Certificate of Appreciation for trail cleanup volunteers was planned. The Scriber Creek project received an award. Approval was granted for April 2001 payroll and claim warrants.

The Brier City Council meeting addressed several key issues. Discussions were held with representatives from the Mountlake Terrace Fire Department and Fire District 1 regarding EMS, ALS, and BLS response times. A public hearing was conducted and a business license application for software consulting and billing was approved. Additionally, the council discussed and approved a variance application for a reduced rear yard setback for a deck, and a conditional use permit for Sprint PCS to install a wireless antenna on a city light tower, including considerations for the landscape plan and potential compensation to the city.

The council discussed Brierfest Celebration, City of Brier Website. They considered authorize purchase of a Fax machine for the Police Department, approve the contract with PAWS for Animal Control Services, authorize Certified Mail Letter to Pagenet, Inc., advising of City of Brier intent by Resolution No. 456, to forfeit and terminate Pagenet interest in the unsigned easement and agreement and to cancel Brier City Council Workshop Session of Tuesday, July 4th, 2000, due to the Holiday. The council also discussed to authorize Forfeiture of Funds in the amount of $3,665.00, an Assignment of Funds in lieu of Maintenance Bond for Shortplat #94-06 by applicant Bob Canaan, Fairmont Homes, declare City Council Position No. 3 vacant and advertise the position. The council discussed approval a letter drafted to the City of Mountlake Terrace regarding their Fire contracts and an Executive Session to discuss Contract negotiations, regarding the City of Mountlake Terrace Fire Services.