City of Brier, Washington

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BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

June 23, 2026

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, Krienke, Marley, Othman and Parsons.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis.

Absent: Councilmember Gallagher and Councilmember Lockhart.

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended his regular meetings and the Snohomish County 911 meeting, which he gave a brief overview of what was discussed regarding budget and expenditures. He also shared that the city received a one-month extension on the Decant Facility.

 

City Planner Michaelis gave an overview of the current projects, applications and code enforcement cases he is actively working on. He is currently handling 127 active applications and thanked Christine Sloan for her administrative help.

 

Councilmember Parsons attended the Park Board meeting on June 10th; they discussed park maintenance and the Public Works mowing schedule as they have noticed the Parks are getting overgrown at times and think Brier Park should take precedence over the other parks. Also, the playground wood chips at Brier Park need to be maintained, especially around the playground equipment. The Park Board also discussed Music in the Park, which will be held on July 15th at 5pm. Councilmember Parsons also met with Mayor Kaemingk to discuss details of the Brier Park Restroom project.

 

Councilmember Othman wanted to thank the Parks Board for the Sea Cucumber Day participation on June 12th at Brier Elementary and also wanted to recognize Brier Elementary for their performance of Wizard of Oz at Mountlake Terrace High School.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of June 9, 2026. Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 9, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 9, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 16, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 16, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Lidar Mapping Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County, not to exceed $810.00. Motion: Approve the Lidar Mapping Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County, not to exceed $810.00, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services with the City of Lynnwood. Motion: Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services with the City of Lynnwood, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval for the release of the Tree Protection Assurance Bond for Arcadia Homes, LLC, located at 22328 Locust Way in the amount of $21,000.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview. Motion: Approve the release of the Tree Protection Assurance Bond for Arcadia Homes, LLC, located at 22328 Locust Way in the amount of $21,000.00, Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval for the partial release of the Erosion Control Performance Bond for Signature Homes, in the amount of $52,029.90, for the property located at 3515 214th St SW. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview. Motion: Approve the partial release of the Erosion Control Performance Bond for Signature Homes, in the amount of $52,029.90, for the property located at 3515 214th St SW, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Marley pulled up an article about jails in Snohomish County that was published in the Lynnwood Times, June 16th. Mayor Kaemingk told Council that the next Workshop meeting will be held on July 7th.

 

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2026 Claims Checks and electronic payments.

 

June Claims Checks No: 47705 through 47707 and No. 47709 through 47730, totaling $69,042.63. Motion: Approve June Claims Checks No: 47705 through 47707 and No. 47709 through 47730, totaling $69,042.63, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

June Electronic payments totaling $522.60. Motion: Approve June Electronic payments totaling $522.60, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment:

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.




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