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, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Parsons.

Absent: Councilmember Gallagher.

Staff: Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Snowden.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

David Nelson, Brier - asked for assistance from Council regarding code enforcement issues that he has submitted dated November 11, 2025, January 13, 2026, and September 10, 2026. He has not seen any improvement regarding the complaints.

Diane Swanberg, Brier - asked for assistance from the council regarding why her sewer fix has taken 5 months to move forward. She also mentioned that she would like the city to consider holding zoom meetings for the council meetings so that more residents can be involved.

Jim Miller, Brier - asked that the mayor talk about the sources of funding when the Brier Park restrooms are discussed.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended his normal meetings.

Councilmember Marley met with Police Chief Hawley.

Councilmember Parsons attended Park Board Committee meeting and talked about the Park Board events.

Councilmember Othman attended the Planning Commission meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of September 8, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of September 8, 2026. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Councilmember Othman mentioned that the September 8^th council meeting minutes were not reviewed by council due to not being included in the September 15^th workshop packet. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 15, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 15, 2026. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the bid award to Reaper Construction LLC for the Brier Park restroom replacement project not to exceed $446,696.25. Mayor Kaemingk stated that the funds for this project come from two grants, Snohomish County gave an appropriation of $155,000 and the Department of Commerce appropriation for $479,000. Motion: Approve the bid award to Reaper Construction LLC for the Brier Park restroom replacement project not to exceed $446,696.25. Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration confirmation of the mayor's appointment of Alysson Templeton to Planning Commission, Position No. 7 with a term set to expire July 31, 2028. Motion: Approve to confirm the mayor's appointment of Alysson Templeton to Planning Commission, Position No. 7 with a term set to expire July 31, 2028. Moved by Councilmember Othman, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke, Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Krienke crafted a response email regarding a complaint received by all council members but sent it to only Mayor Kaemingk and City Clerk Swisher.

Mayor Kaemingk confirmed that we have received the Certificate of Occupancy for the Decant Facility and the staff is still working on the Amphitheatre and Brier Park restrooms.

Mayor Kaemingk confirmed there will be a workshop meeting held October 6th and they will be discussing the library crossing and introducing the new firm that will assist City Planner Michaelis.

Auditing of Accounts:

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

September Claims checks numbers: 47933 through 47936, checks numbers 47940 through 47970 Totaling $261,849.35. Motion: Approve September Claims checks numbers: 47933 through 47936, checks numbers 47940 through 47970 Totaling $261,849.35. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

September Electronic Claims payment in the amount of $3,464.34. Motion: Approve September Electronic Claims payment in the amount of $3,464.34. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.