City Council

JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Regular Council Meeting, Thursday, January 8, 2015, in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilmember Sharon D. Parry (By Telephone) Councilmember Barbara Ehardt Councilmember Dee Whittier Councilmember Ed Marohn Councilmember Michael Lehto Councilmember Thomas Hally Also present: Randy Fife, City Attorney Kathy Hampton, Deputy City Clerk All available Division Directors Mayor Casper requested Fire Division Chief Scott Long to come forward to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casper presented her “State of the City Address – 2015”, as follows: STATE OF THE CITY “IDAHO FALLS – LEADING IN 2015 ” MAYOR REBECCA CASPER Welcome. As is tradition, I come before you this evening to deliver the Mayor’s annual report on the state of our great City. When I ran for Mayor in 2013, I committed to solve existing problems, grow our economy and enhance our community. My intent is to take each one of those three points – solve, grow, and enhance – and overlay elements of what has been accomplished in 2014 and what we can do in 2015. Perspective But first, I would like to provide some perspective about Idaho Falls. With a little more than 58,000 residents, we are the largest city in Eastern Idaho and the largest one east of Boise. We are the fourth largest city in the state behind only Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. Our City has 11 Divisions – Police, Fire, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works, Planning and Building, Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Legal, Municipal Services, Airport, and the Library.  Idaho’s largest city, Boise, has roughly as many divisions as Idaho Falls, but it does not have a power division and it does not supply its own water.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________  The state’s second largest, Nampa, provides city services similar to ours, but it does not have a power division and its airport is only for general aviation, not commercial flights.  Meridian, Idaho’s third largest, has three fewer divisions. It also does not have a power division, it does not operate an airport nor a library.  In addition, neither of the Ada County cities plan for, design, or fund the bulk of their own highways, curbs, gutters, and even bike paths. Instead, they rely on a separately funded Ada County Highway District. My point is that while Idaho Falls is not the state’s largest city, we are arguably the most complex to administer in the entire state. We have a fully functioning airport. We provide water and power to our residents. And, we are completely in charge of our own roads. That combination is unique. There is always room for the City of Idaho Falls to improve, but what we already accomplish is amazing. How do we do it? Well, we have a dedicated City Council, hardworking directors of our City divisions and employees who are second to none – many of whom will be receiving service awards this evening. I am honored to be part of this team. Now, on to the first of my three campaign points – Solving Problems. Solving Problems Relationship with Ammon, Bonneville County, and Surrounding Communities Let me start by highlighting on the biggest achievements in the past year, namely the concerted effort to build better relationships with our neighbors. A few highpoints:  Thanks to the hard work of our City Council and Ammon’s and the leadership of Mayor Kirkham, and the heavy lifting by our Public Works Division and Idaho Falls Power, we quickly fashioned an agreement to expand Hitt Road to allow for new development in that area.  In May, thanks to Director Cramer, our City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated a joint meeting with their Bonneville County counterparts – the first of first of its kind for over a decade. In 2015, some of our opportunities include:  Negotiating with Bonneville County a long overdue agreement on our City’s Area of Impact Zone;  Continuing to hold quarterly Cities/County Meetings with all elected officials to discuss issues of mutual concern; and,  Expanding the Mayor’s Scholarship Fund. This program is near to my heart. It has made a difference in the lives of a few hundred young people as it has raised hundreds of thousands of scholarship dollars in its short 9-year lifespan. We have truly grown this into much more than an Idaho Falls program. In 2015, we will invite all local mayors to participate.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Achievements of Our Various City Departments Many of our City Division Directors are leaders in their fields and have led their teams to a host of great things in the past year – and we can expect even more from them in 2015. Idaho Falls Power. Inexpensive electricity is one of our City’s key competitive advantages. Yet, Idaho Falls Power has done far more than just deliver power this past year. Idaho Falls Power has placed itself at the forefront of cybersecurity issues in our state and region by developing strategic relationships with the nation’s leader in cybersecurity – the INL. Idaho Falls Power completed participation in a Smart Grid Demonstration Project, testing technology that will modernize our electric grid and improve efficiencies. Idaho Falls Power has installed over 26,000 advanced electric meters in the past two years – which will significantly boost efficiency and improve customer service. This past year, Idaho Falls Power refurbished the 1930s Old Lower Hydropower Plant which saved ratepayers an estimated $5 Million. On the previously contentious North Loop Expansion, I have put the west side right-of-way acquisitions on hold until we can focus on them later in this coming year with the goal of crafting a win-win solution. I am still very optimistic that a portion of the line will be built soon. Our city’s future depends on it. Public Works. This division provides engineering services, builds and maintains our roads, provides our water and handles our waste. We have a state-of-the-art wastewater facility undergoing major renovation that is nearly complete. The project is on budget and on schedule. Our drinking water is safe and we are keeping a watchful and protective eye on the city’s long-term water needs. Recently, agriculture and aquaculture have been more aggressive in their use of the courts as they fight for an increasing share of water from the Eastern Snake River Aquifer. So far, this has not impacted city water rights much, especially since all of the state’s municipalities typically use less than 10 percent of the state’s total water resources, but we are monitoring what is happening. We are prepared to protect our water rights as needed. And when it comes to our city streets, this division is again very busy. Over the past 10 years, state highway revenue has remained flat or decreased while at the same time the expense of maintaining our streets has nearly doubled. Cities throughout the state are feeling this pinch, and you will hear more and more about this from state legislators in the coming months. Yet, Idaho Falls’ roads continue to improve despite this steep decline in state funding. So, the next time you turn on the tap or drive one of our roads, remember Director Fredericksen and all of the dedicated folks in Public Works. Speaking of dedication, did you realize that the road crews were out clearing snow at 4:00 a.m. on Christmas morning? Planning and Building . Our Planning and Building Division is smaller today than it was a decade ago. Yet, between a well-placed intern, temporary employees, and new software, this division is handling the zoning and building permit needs of our city without new employees. If the economy really takes off and the City starts to grow at a higher rate, this division may need to grow. Human Resources . We hired a new Human Resources Director in May this year. Melanie Marsh came to us from American Fork, Utah. Their loss is our gain. One of her first tasks was to poll city employees to better understand their goals and priorities. From the responses, we learned the number one priority for city  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ employees is professional development and training. The next highest priority was investment in technology and software to assist with job duties and improve efficiency. In December, the Council approved the purchase of the training management system, TargetSolutions – a web- based system. In the coming year, we expect to see updated policies and procedures, systematic employee evaluations, and 21st-century compensation/benefit packages. Library . This past year, our library continued to offer quality service to patrons as over 1.2 million items were circulated. They also finished the installation of the self-checkout system. In May, our library hosted a regional conference for the Idaho Library Association and it co- sponsored the Eva Schloss Event in August. I am pleased to report that we saw a significant increase in attendance at children’s programs this past year. Congratulations are due to the library staff for hosting engaging activities for our City’s kids and kudos to the parents who take time to visit the library with their children. Reading enriches lives and our library enhances our community. Municipal Services . This year saw a new Municipal Services Director, Craig Rockwood, and a new City Treasurer, Kenny McOmber. Working together with our City Controller, Thane Sparks, this team helps the City Council and me to make good financial decisions. Last year, we held a budget open house to solicit citizen input. We’ll repeat that in 2015. Of note, in September, for the 25th consecutive year, the city was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Congratulations are certainly in order. Airport . At the airport, we are also seeing some extraordinary growth opportunities. In June, we held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the $2.9 Million, 5,000 square foot terminal expansion project, of which 94 percent of the funding was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration. This year marks the fifth year that the airport has scored 100 percent on two important inspections from the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration. By working side-by-side with state and federal legislators and airport lobbyist organizations, we succeeded in insuring continued federal funding for the Contract Air Traffic Control Tower and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants via the 2014 Omnibus Bill. We constantly work to develop air service by maintaining existing airline services and attracting additional service and sustainable routes. Currently, the airport is involved in a marketing study and additional expansion of the south quadrant along the runway. The airport continues to operate in the black and be self-sustaining financially, without city general fund assistance. Police . We depend upon the Idaho Falls Police Department daily for service and protection and we receive it. In 2014, the overall reported crime rate fell 5.2 percent from the previous year, while larceny and vandalism decreased by just over 10 percent each. Officer presence was seen more in social media campaigns, public safety videos, community projects, and in programs such as “Blue in the School”. Several officers were recognized for outstanding accomplishments through the year; including Officer Shawn Williams who received the Life Saving Medal. A proud accomplishment was when the department achieved re-accreditation through the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association. The Idaho Falls Police Department deserves credit for their many hours of service and dedicated efforts.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Nothing is more important than public safety. I am confident the high standards of the department serve our community well. Yet, as we have seen in the news recently, public trust in safety officers is eroding in other parts of our country. I never want that for our city. Certainly there are things we can do to build trust, such as have our officers wear body cameras, maintain the highest standards with respect to the use of force and strive to implement all the best facets of a truly robust community policing model. I am confident our officers will rise to any appropriate professional expectations we place upon them. But safety is a two-way obligation. There is much that we citizens can do to promote safety, to keep the trust and engender respect for the law. I invite those who have concerns with these issues to apply to serve on the Citizen Review Committee. This process will allow community volunteers to engage in a robust conversation with the department that will be beneficial to everyone involved and serve to strengthen the ties between the citizens of this city and those who keep us from harm. I will say more on these committees in a few minutes. Fire. In May, I accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Dean Ellis – one who had served the city well for 30 years. I appointed Driver Duane Nelson to serve as the Interim Chief. Not everyone supported this move, but my faith in Interim Chief Nelson was not misplaced. He served energetically in that capacity for the better part of five months seeing us through the budget process and initiating many mutual agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. Chief Dave Hanneman, a career firefighter with a resume tailor-made for our city, hit the ground running as soon as he arrived in October. Work continues toward siting, designing, and eventually building a new fire station to replace the worn-out Station No. 1. Location modeling and architect selections are underway. Parks and Recreation . Director Greg Weitzel is another of our city’s achievers. I will have more to say about this division’s initiatives later on, but I will tell you now that in 2014, our city benefitted from more than 25,000 hours of volunteer time for Parks and Recreation activities. This amounts to more than $600,000.00 in value. This says much about how our local citizens value Parks and Recreation Programs. It also says a lot about our citizens themselves. We thank you. I now want to speak briefly on how the efforts of the Council complement the professional efforts of these fine directors. Work with the Council Strategic Planning . Proper city management must be guided by clearly defined goals that are influenced by our community’s values and standards. Without such city-wide goals, the task of establishing division objectives, capital planning and facilities planning becomes difficult. That is why the City Council, Division Directors, and I began anew the process of strategic planning for our city this past fall. Because a good strategic plan is carefully determined, data-driven, value-based, and fiscally realistic – this kind of planning cannot happen overnight or in a single weekend, but it will conclude this year. Priority Based Budgeting . Fiscal reality and responsibility is something city leaders take seriously. Therefore, we opted to begin our strategic planning with an intent to improve the City’s budget process simply by improving the information  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ available. Working with the Center for Priority-Based Budgeting, each division currently is compiling comparative information on every city program. Once the data is assembled, each project and program will be assigned a priority. City leaders then will be able to take a comprehensive look at existing programs and projects across the entire city at a glance and simultaneously know their cost and priority level. Programs will not be buried in paperwork or silo-ed by division. Once priority-based budgeting is in place, we will be able to move through the next steps in establishing a meaningful strategic plan. Growing Our Economy Growth . We have seen new economic growth in Idaho Falls this past year. Our Chamber of Commerce reported 45 ribbon cuttings this year. The grand openings for Curtiss Wright- Scientech and Intel each brought more high-paying technical jobs to Idaho Falls. And thanks to Mario Hernandez and his team, Volkswagen fans no longer find it necessary to drive to Twin Falls or Salt Lake City. Overall, the trends indicate that new business activity saw us ending the year with hundreds more jobs in Idaho Falls than we started out with a year ago. Workforce . When it comes to attracting the best employers, we tout all we have to offer. We are fortunate that our workforce is peopled with those who are smart, hardworking, and innovative. But, a dedicated workforce is not enough if they do not have the particular skills employers are seeking. We need to strengthen the focus and affordability of our higher education facilities, whether it is Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho State University, or Brigham Young University-Idaho. I am working with education leaders throughout the state and region to ensure that the education, training, and workforce development opportunities available here in Idaho Falls make sense and are affordable. Development . Snake River Landing and Taylor’s Crossing are private developments that complement the revitalization efforts of our downtown. They are seeing more activity in this post-recession phase. The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency and the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation have reported that 92 percent of available downtown retail space is occupied, and soon the phrase, “I’m a downtowner” will be as commonplace as a stroll along the greenbelt. A lot of good energy is being directed at the growth and development opportunities in Idaho Falls. Energy Leadership and Initiatives . The Intermountain Energy Summit was a success. The U. S. Department of Energy Secretary visited Idaho Falls this past August. This was a distinct honor for our city, but also a great learning experience for our federal government to gain insight into the energy interests and efforts of our region. This conference discussed key questions about our region’s energy future. Reliable, safe, clean, base-load energy is of paramount concern. With the nation’s lead nuclear lab and CAES (Center for Advanced Energy Studies) in our midst, we are poised for leadership on this issue. I will continue to be an active member of the Governor’s LINE 2.0 Commission. And with Idaho Falls Power’s leadership, we will remain engaged in discussions about all kinds of energy generation – especially the kind of clean power we like best: nuclear, wind, hydro, and more. We truly are an Energy City. Our energy portfolio is something Idaho Falls can be proud of and something we should capitalize on.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Regional Economic Development . I began the year with a vision of regionalism. You may recall, I spoke about how I believed this region’s cities are “better together”. My view has not wavered. To succeed economically, we must promote our region’s diversity and make strategic plans to seek out the best kinds of jobs and growth for our area. We offer both a capable workforce and the right work ethic. We simply need a work plan. To this end, I have met throughout the past year with business leaders and regional mayors. Progress is being made. I stand ready to support private investors in our local economy by directing city development resources to be used wisely. City Economic Development . As a candidate, I promised to boost city level economic development efforts. Staff and I already have identified a few bureaucratic obstacles and ways we can improve city marketing. During the recent budget session, the City Council stepped up to the plate and authorized the hiring of an economic development person. In 2015, I am committed to finding the right person who will help us boost the city’s business expansion and attraction efforts. I have other plans; you can expect more from me on this topic as we move forward. Enhancing Our Community Rocky Barker, an energy and environmental reporter from the Idaho Statesman, recently wrote that “Idaho Falls remains hip enough to keep it a great place to live”. I absolutely agree with him. We are making some great strides toward making Idaho Falls an even better place to live: Beautification . I campaigned on how important it is to make Idaho Falls more attractive. This entices tourists and appeals to future residents – both of which make our city prosper. We have made some changes to one interstate entrance this year and there is more to come. Look for the first phase of the signage and way-finding plan to roll out this year. This will improve the way we look to ourselves and to visitors. 2015 will also bring renovation and improvements to some of the most-used portions of the greenbelt trail. We also hope to see additional beautification efforts on the Highway 20 entrance to the city. Bike Paths. The Connecting Our Community Plan, recently approved by the City Council, was engineered by a team of community visionaries only after receiving an unprecedented amount of input from the public. More than 1,500 residents provided input into this plan to grow our bike trails from 25 miles to more than 100 miles and allow us to expand our transportation infrastructure. Programs . The Best Little Zoo in the West (Tautphaus Park Zoo) was accredited again this year. “Movies in the Park” was launched, along with the “Dive-In Movies” at the pool and laser light skating at the ice rink. All have been popular and will continue in the coming year. The New Heritage Park. In the past few weeks, thanks to the generous donations of the Smith Family, Ball Ventures, and the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, our City will have a future jewel on the Snake River, to be known as Heritage Park. This beautiful  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ landscape located just north of Sunnyside Road on the west side of the river combines the river, waterfalls, rocks and trees into what will be a new landmark in our park system. Wellness Programs . You know, we can build all of the parks and paths we want and they won’t do us a bit of good unless we use them. We all have to get out and move around to enjoy our community and foster good health. We all want a healthier city. No worries, I’ll never go to the New York City route of banning large soft drinks, but we are going to promote city-wide wellness. We have started with city employees. In addition, our City’s Human Resources Division has developed and implemented Phase I of a city-wide wellness program – Live Well Idaho Falls – which features a monthly speaker series that kicked off earlier this evening with a presentation at the library. Indeed, Idaho Falls did well in 2014. And, you can see we are poised to go forward in 2015. But, we, both the City Council and I, need the help of our citizens. Citizen Review Committees . As promised in last year’s State of the City Address, Citizen Review Committees were formed to encourage city-wide efficiency and innovation with respect to four divisions: The Airport, the Library, Planning and Building Division, and Municipal Services Division. These committees were more productive and successful than I had hoped. Let me take a moment to reiterate the mission and intention behind the Citizen Review Committees. The CRCs are formed, not to undermine or babysit the professionalism or expertise of our city directors and employees. As I have pointed out, our city officials and team members already do excellent work on their own. Instead, CRCs are meant to give fresh eyes to old practices, to rejuvenate the standard operating procedures of our city, to validate what works and point out what can be improved, and mostly, to give private citizens an opportunity to be engaged in their local government. Democracy, at the federal or city level, requires citizen involvement and input. The CRCs of 2014 were very successful. We are currently accepting applications for the 2015 CRCs. Earlier in this speech, I called for applicants to serve on the Police Review Committee. I repeat that here, and also call for citizens to serve on Parks and Recreation Division, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works Division, and Police Department Committees. If you have the time, we want and need your application by January 12th – this coming Monday. Conclusion In January 2014, one year ago, I stood in this very room and took the Oath of Office. On that night, I made a commitment to the City Council, to City Staff, and to our Citizens – and to myself – to take our city to a higher level. Tonight, I can say with confidence that the progress we have made and will continue to make demonstrates that our city is strong and is well- managed. We are leaders in the region. Our capabilities increase every day. Our strengths are strikingly apparent. Our challenges have been identified. And our opportunities are nearly boundless. To the citizens of Idaho Falls, tonight I invite your attentive participation, your insight, your input, your time, and your support, as we begin another year in the life of our vibrant city – which is truly one of Idaho’s brightest gems.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Mayor Casper requested that Council President Michael Lehto remain as the Council President for the 2015 year. It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to retain Councilmember Lehto as Council President for the 2015 year. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Hally Councilmember Parry Councilmember Whittier Nay: None Motion Carried. Mayor Casper and Councilmembers honored the following employees with Years of Service Pins: YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD PINS FOR 2014 20 Years: William D. Lloyd, Parks and Recreation Division, Horticulture Karen R. Smith, Municipal Services Division, Finance Administration Teri L. Thompson, Municipal Services Division, General Services Property Management Gaylen W. Humphries, Municipal Services Division, Treasurer’s Office Meter Reading Kevin R. Renfro, Municipal Services Division, General Services Building Maintenance Sarah E. Wease, Airport Division, Building Maintenance Aldo Bevilacqua, Fire Division, Bonneville Fire District David W. Coffey, Fire Division, Fire Fighting Jess D. Morgan, Fire Division, Fire Fighting Glade L. Prestwich, Fire Division, Fire Fighting A. Scott Killian, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol Shane M. Kaiser, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol Steven R. Avery, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol David R. Barker, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol Timothy K. Downs, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol Jeanette C. Johnson, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol Moulton, Darin R., Police Division, Police Criminal Investigation Scott B. Ockerman, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol John R. Cowley, Police Division, Police School Resource Jeffrey R. Trimble, Idaho Falls Power, Electric Distribution Scotty B. Davis, Public Works Division, Water Distribution System Maintenance 25 Years: Reginald Fuller, Planning and Building Division, Building Official Victor Kishiyama, Idaho Falls Power, Electric A & G Engineer Ernie E. Lewis, Municipal Services Division, General Services Building Maintenance  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Jason C. Randall, Municipal Services Division, Treasurer’s Office Meter Reading Ralph L. Risenmay, Fire Division, Fire Fighting Daniel E. Stowell, Fire Division, Fire Fighting 30 Years: Brent J. Guymon, Police Division, Police Uniform Patrol David C. Smith, Public Works Division, Sewer Administration Tony J. Arehart, Public Works Division, Sanitation Administration Allen K. Moore, Public Works Division, Water Distribution System Maintenance Theodore G. Mountain, Idaho Falls Power, Electric Bulb Turbine Generation Rosemarie Anderson, Municipal Services Division City Clerk 35 Years: Duane M. Taylor, Municipal Services Division, General Services Equipment Maintenance Mark K. McBride, Police Division, Chief of Police 40 Years: Kevin L. Getsinger, Idaho Falls Power, Electric Bulb Turbine Generation Fred H. Rowe, Public Works Division, Wastewater Treatment Plant Marvin R. Beaty, Public Works Division, Sanitation Administration 45 Years: Kenneth R. Hunter, Public Works Division, Engineering Department Fire Chief Dave Hanneman appeared to honor 4 of his firefighters for their exceptional effort on saving a life on January 1, 2015 at a house fire. He introduced Captain Eric Day, Driver Terry Kofoed, Firefighter Paul Martignacco, and Firefighter Aaron Cliburn, as being the first crew of firefighters to respond on location of this fire. At approximately 5:00 a.m. on January 1, 2015, a passerby was driving by 6400 North 5 East and saw smoke and fire coming from the house. The Idaho Falls Fire Department crews were dispatched from 911. This crew arrived first and found heavy fire and smoke coming from the single-family home. They began their initial fire attack and started searching the house. During that search, they found an unresponsive victim. They were able to carry the victim from the house and give her medical care, and transport her quickly to the hospital, where she is said to be on her way to a full recovery. To put this fire in context, the fire had made a lot of headway before their arrival. The house had no telephone either. Without that passerby happening to see that situation, the Fire Department would not have been made aware of the fire. After the rescue, the roof had collapsed and part of the floor had collapsed into the basement. The home has been determined to be a total loss. Fighting this fire was also in extreme conditions. The outside temperature was approximately -15°, which made it very difficult to operate the fire engines and fire pumps. The water within the hoses begins to freeze. This type of fire generally leads to fatalities. Most of the time, there are not passersby and everyone is at home sleeping. That was this situation. The Fire Chief wanted to recognize the crew for their efforts in saving a life that morning and for a job well done.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Following the Awards, Presentations, and/or Recognitions, including Years of Service Awards, Mayor Casper called for a brief recess to allow for a reception for all those employees who have served the City of Idaho Falls well. Following that brief recess, Mayor Casper requested those to come forward who had issues for the City Council that were not otherwise listed on the Council Agenda. Joan Dixon, Etched in Stone business owner, 393 First Street and 141 North Higbee Avenue, appeared to share the following statement: TO: City of Idaho Falls Council Meeting, January 8, 2015 FROM:Joan Dixon, Building and Business Owner, 393 First Street and 141 North Higbee Avenue SUBJECT: SNOW MOVING AND REMOVAL ON THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH HIGBEE AVENUE 1. Snow plowing and removal, on the 100 block of North Higbee, has been an ongoing problem for 9 years. Time and time again, the City plows the snow from the street onto the pedestrian sidewalk. 2. Every attempt is made to keep the exterior of the Brough Building, 393 First Street, clean and well-kept. (This includes: 393 First Street, 399 First Street, 131 North Higbee Avenue, 135 North Higbee Avenue, and 141 North Higbee Avenue). The sidewalk snow is shoveled into neat piles on the existing sidewalk, keeping in mind the laws regarding pushing sidewalk snow into the streets. This location has no parking lot and the street is depended on for customer parking—exactly like the businesses in downtown Idaho Falls. 3. On Sunday, December 28th, I made two calls to the Public Works Director Chris Fredericksen. We talked about the ongoing snow problem on North Higbee Avenue. He assured me that he would take care of things and that I had no need to worry about the snow being piled on the sidewalk. I also sent a text message to Chris on Monday, December 29th, to remind him of our phone call and what was discussed. After calling and speaking to Chris Fredericksen before the snow plows were dispatched. I was confident that we would finally find a reasonable solution and not experience the illogical results as in the past. 4. By taking preventative, position action, I was confident the snow would not be piled onto the sidewalk. 5. On Wednesday, December 31 st, again, the snow was plowed and piled onto the sidewalk. Most of the snow berm was located in the gutter with approximately 20% on the sidewalk . 6. The snow that was bermed in the gutter was approximately 2 feet wide. Because of this, the cars parked on the west side of North Higbee Avenue extended into the street 2 feet more than is normal. This is undesirable and will increase the possibility of accidents. 7. On December 31st, five phone calls were made by me to Chris Fredericksen, asking why this had happened when he had indicated to me that he would take care  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ of it and that I had no reason to worry about it. During this phone call, Chris told me that the snow was not piled on the sidewalk and that the “SNOW BERM” was created next to the sidewalk in the gutter. Chris sent an Idaho Falls City Employee to the Higbee location, as he had done in prior years to fix the problem. The City Employee said, “I can’t move the snow because it is located too close to the sidewalk and I don’t want to damage the sidewalk.” He also indicated that his boss had told him NOT to move the snow. He told me he recognized that it was a problem and attempted to move the snow by hand with a snow shovel. He cleared about seven feet, quit, and got into his City of Idaho Falls pick-up and left the location. 8. While discussing the issue with the City Employee, he expressed to me that he had been yelled at more than six times that day. I am wondering why the snow removal policies of the City of Idaho Falls cause so much frustration and anger. There must be a way to keep the City streets snow-free without so much contention and confrontation. 9. From 2005 to 2013, the snow was repeatedly plowed onto the sidewalk at the Higbee location. I would then call Chris or Paul and they would send a front-end loader to the location to remove the snow. 10. Although there are five existing businesses on the 100 block of North Higbee, it is improperly zoned residential . 11. These five business locations are classified as Commercial according to Idaho Falls Power. That is five GW&S fees being paid to the City of Idaho Falls each month, totaling $3,600.00 per year. 12. The 100 block of North Higbee warrants the same snow removal service as the downtown businesses. Equitable snow removal service should exist for all Idaho Falls businesses . 13. The downtown businesses are given free snow removal service. Absolutely NO snow is plowed onto the sidewalk in front of the shops, stores, and offices downtown. 14. When snow is plowed onto the sidewalk or piled at the curb, it prevents customers from accessing the shops and stores on North Higbee. 15. Customers who cannot traverse the treacherous snow pile must walk to the alley or to the stop sign at First Street to gain access to the sidewalk. The road is icy and slick and creates a very dangerous situation. 16. If customers do traverse the frozen, jagged snow berm created by the snow plows and get hurt; I, as the building owner, am responsible. This is completely unreasonable. 17. The snow berm created on the sidewalk or at the curb is nearly impossible to move after formation. I have contacted snow removal companies requesting that the snow be moved or removed only to hear that they cannot or will not be responsible for any sidewalk damage. There is no way to clear the snow once it has been plowed onto or near the sidewalk.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ 18. A solution to this ongoing impasse must be found and implemented. For a problem of this nature to exist for nine years is completely senseless. A possible solution is: when plowing First Street, the snow on the 100 block of Higbee could be pushed to First Street and picked up. Photo No. 1 showing snow in gutter area Photos No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 (dated December 29, 2014) showing hand-shoveled snow piles on the sidewalk on the 100 block of North Higbee Avenue. Photos No. 6, 7, 8, and 9 (dated December 31, 2014) showing snow plowed onto the sidewalk by the City Plows on the 100 block of North Higbee Avenue (showing cars parked two feet from the sidewalk edge). Photos No. 10, 11, 12, and 13 (dated January 6, 2015) showing snow plowed onto the sidewalk by the City Plows on the 100 block of North Higbee Avenue. Melting snow and water making access to businesses dirty, wet and messy. Public Works Division photo showing snow and gutter area following a plowing. Mayor Casper thanked Ms. Dixon for taking the time to address the Council. Citizen concerns are always given careful attention. Mayor Casper stated that time will be taken to consider each of the points presented in light of current City Policy. She stated, further, that the contact information for Joan Dixon that has been supplied will be used for any response. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS The City Clerk requested approval of Minutes from the December 11, 2014 Regular Council Meeting, the December 15, 2014 Council Work Session, and the December 18, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. The City Clerk presented several license applications, all carrying the required approvals, and requested authorization to issue those licenses. The City Clerk requested approval of the Monthly Expenditure Summary for the month of December, 2014, as follows: FUND TOTAL EXPENDITURE General Fund $ 988,384.17 Street Fund 100,881.77 Recreation Fund 32,689.63 Library Fund 94,717.93 Electric Light Public Purpose Fund 19,76i2.31 Golf Fund 47,764.82 Self-Insurance Fund 23,763.97 Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Fund 23,984.32 Street Capital Improvement Fund 103,068.20 Airport Fund 84,868.48 Water and Sewer Fund 985,005.13 Sanitation Fund 5,477.81 Ambulance Fund 12,828.74 Electric Light Fund 2,459,641.80 Payroll Liability Fund 3,357,335.84 TOTAL $ 8,340,174.92  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ The City Clerk requested approval of the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month of December, 2014, as follows: City of Idaho Falls December 2014 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: Attached please find the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the above referenced month, as required by Idaho Code Section 50-208. This report was filed in the City Clerk’s Office on or before the 10th day from the end of the month of the Report. OATH I, Kenneth McOmber, the City of Idaho Falls Treasurer, do hereby affirm that this City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Monthly Treasurer’s Report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that it shows the state of the City Treasury as of the date of this Report and the balance of money in the City Treasury, all as required by Idaho Code Section 50-208. (Full Report on File in the City Clerk’s Office.) s/ Kenneth McOmber January 8, 2015 Kenneth McOmber Date Signed ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF IDAHO ) ) ss. County of Bonneville ) On this 8th day of January, 2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for Idaho, personally appeared KENNETH MCOMBER known to me to be the Treasurer of the City of Idaho Falls, the municipal corporation that executed the foregoing document and acknowledged to that such City executed the same. s/ Rosemarie Anderson (SEAL) Notary Public for Idaho Residing at Idaho Falls, Idaho My Commission Expires: 02-16-2018 The Idaho Falls Power Division submitted the following items for Council consideration: City of Idaho Falls January 2, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Jackie Flowers, Idaho Falls Power Director SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE 2015 UNDERGROUND RECONDUCTOR PROJECT  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Idaho Falls Power respectfully requests authorization to advertise and receive bids for the 2015 Underground Reconductor Project. Over the past several years, Idaho Falls Power has been working to replace direct bury cable in areas where frequent outages have been experienced. This year approximately 8,271 feet of conduit and new cable will be placed in the Airport Industrial Park and Rose Nielson Subdivisions. This project is in the Capital Improvement Plan and in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. s/ Jackie Flowers City of Idaho Falls January 2, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Jackie Flowers, Idaho Falls Power Director SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA – REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE NORTH BOULEVARD SUBSTATION BAY 2 TRANSFORMER UPGRADES Idaho Falls Power respectfully requests authorization to advertise and receive bids for equipment necessary to complete the North Boulevard Substation Bay 2 Transformer Upgrades. The project is included in the Capital Improvement Plan. A portion of the project was completed last summer (2014 CIP Project: North Boulevard Substation Upgrades Bay 2 Transformers) with the remainder (2015 CIP Project: Decommissioning of Bel- Aire/Transformer to Bay 2 at North Boulevard) continuing this summer and contained within the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. s/ Jackie Flowers City of Idaho Falls January 2, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Jackie Flowers, Idaho Falls Power Director SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA – REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SECTIONALIZING PROJECT ON THE SOUTH 161 kV LOOP IN YORK SUBSTATION Idaho Falls Power respectfully requests authorization to advertise and receive bids for equipment necessary to complete the sectionalizing project on the South 161 kV Loop in York Substation. The project is included in the Capital Improvement Plan and the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. s/ Jackie Flowers It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Whittier, to approve the Consent Agenda in accordance with the recommendations presented. Roll call as follows:  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Aye: Councilmember Parry Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Hally Nay: None Motion Carried. REGULAR AGENDA The Planning and Building Division submitted the following items for Council consideration: City of Idaho Falls January 6, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director SUBJECT: REASONED STATEMENT OF RELEVANT CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR AVALON VILLAGE, DIVISION NO. 1 Attached is the revised Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Avalon Village, Division No. 1. Council considered the plat at its December 18, 2014 Meeting and denied the application. The Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards has been adjusted to reflect the findings which lead to the Council’s decision. This document represents the official written decision of the Council regarding this matter. s/ Brad Cramer The Planning and Building Director appeared to explain that the Local Land Use Planning Act of the State of Idaho requires that any land use decisions under that Act be accompanied by a Reasoned Statement that outlines the standards and criteria that the City Council considered that lead them to their decision. Once this document is approved, that becomes the official written decision as a City Council, and officially begins the appeals period. If an applicant or affected party wants to appeal a decision of the City Council, they cannot do so until this Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards has been approved by the City Council and signed by the Mayor. After these hearings, because the original documents were written with an affirmative decision as though they had passed, and because they did not include facts that were considered from some of the testimony from the public, Council had requested that he go back and rewrite Section 1 and add some of the findings that were considered as part of the Council decision. It was moved by Councilmember Whittier, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat of Avalon Village, Division No. 1 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Aye: Councilmember Hally Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Parry Nay: Councilmember Ehardt Motion Carried. City of Idaho Falls January 6, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director SUBJECT: REASONED STATEMENT OF RELEVANT CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR YORKSIDE ADDITION, DIVISION NO. 2 Attached is the revised Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Yorkside Addition, Division No. 2. Council considered the plat at its November 25, 2014 Meeting and denied the application. The Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards has been adjusted to reflect the findings which lead to the Council’s decision. This document represents the official written decision of the Council regarding the application. s/ Brad Cramer It was moved by Councilmember Whittier, seconded by Councilmember Parry, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Yorkside Addition, Division No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Hally Councilmember Parry Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Marohn Nay: None Motion Carried. The Idaho Falls Power Division submitted the following item for Council consideration:  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ City of Idaho Falls January 2, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Jackie Flowers, Idaho Falls Power Director SUBJECT: TABULATION AND AWARD OF BID FOR HITT ROAD 161 kV POLE LINE RELOCATION PROJECT On November 13, 2014, City Council authorized Idaho Falls Power to bid materials and construction services necessary to complete relocation of 161 kV power lines on the east side of Hitt Road right-of-way between Sunnyside and 49th South to accommodate the road widening project. Attached is a bid tabulation for the construction services associated with relocating one mile of power line. This project was advanced in the Capital Improvement Plan and included in the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. Idaho Falls Power recommends that the City Council approve the design and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Track Utilities, in the amount of $222,137.77. s/ Jackie Flowers It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to approve the plans and specifications for the Hitt Road 161 kV Pole Line Relocation Project; to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid submitted by Track Utilities in the amount of $222,137.77 to complete the project; and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary contract documents. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Hally Councilmember Parry Councilmember Whittier Nay: None Motion Carried. The Municipal Services Director submitted the following items for Council consideration: City of Idaho Falls January 5, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director SUBJECT: BID IF-15-05, WESTERN RED CEDAR POWER POLES  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Please find attached tabulation for the above subject bid. It is the recommendation of Idaho Falls Power and Municipal Services to accept the sole low bid of McFarland Cascade per the evaluated lump sum amount of $112,933.00. The breakdown of quantity, description, and price for the power poles is listed on the tabulation. s/ Craig Rockwood It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to accept the sole bid provided by McFarland Cascade for Western Red Cedar Power Poles in the evaluated lump sum amount of $112,933.00. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Hally Councilmember Parry Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Lehto Nay: None Motion Carried. City of Idaho Falls January 5, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Please find the attached Resolution for Disposal of Surplus Property. Municipal Services respectfully requests the City Council to approve the Resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute the document. s/ Craig Rockwood RESOLUTION NO. 2015-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, MEMORIALIZING CITY POLICY TO DECLARE CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISPOSAL THROUGH SALE, DONATION, TRANSFER, RECYCLING, DISCARDING, DESTRUCTION, OR EXCHANGE; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ WHEREAS, Council of the City of Idaho Falls recognizes that storage, maintenance, transportation, and other costs associated with maintaining personal property may exceed the inventory value or fair market value of such property; and, WHEREAS, City personal property has a limited economic and/or useful life; and, WHEREAS, it is sound fiscal policy and good management practice to require the expeditious disposal of surplus personal property; and, WHEREAS, Council is of the opinion that the policy contained herein will promote the efficient disposal of surplus personal property; will allow conveyance of surplus personal property to other state and local agencies where appropriate; will offer surplus personal property for sale to the public at large in some cases; and will provide for maximum value to be received by the City of Idaho Falls with attendant benefits to its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the delegation of responsibility to declare property “surplus” and to designate the manner and conditions of disposal is most efficiently done by delegating such authority to City staff, principally to the Property Manager; and, WHEREAS, all disposal of surplus property shall be done in accordance with then- current law and procedure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, AS FOLLOWS: CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY POLICY A. Definition of “Surplus”: City personal property which is reasonably believed to have little or no further use by the City. “Surplus” for purposes of this Policy, shall not include trash or refuse or other items which are customarily thrown away, recycled, or otherwise discarded or destroyed. Such non-surplus items may be discarded or recycled in a manner deemed efficient by the relevant Division Director. B. Declaration of Surplus: 1. To declare City personal property surplus of status: a. A department supervisor shall fill out a surplus form and submit it for approval to the supervisor’s Division Director. b. The Division Director, for the property to be declared surplus, shall review and approve by signature the surplus form and submit the completed form to the Property Manager.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ c. The Property Manager, after receiving the surplus form, shall make arrangements for the property to be delivered to the surplus building, or another appropriate and secure location, and evaluate whether the property is surplus. d. If the Property Manager agrees that the property is surplus, the Property Manager shall submit a recommendation of surplus and its disposition to the Director of Municipal Services. The Property Manager may consolidate his or her recommendations to the Director of Municipal Services in a monthly report. e. The Director of Municipal Services shall review and approve the Property Manager’s recommendations and make the final determination regarding whether the item is properly declared to be surplus. 2. The Property Manager shall create and maintain a surplus form. The form should require provision of the following information, where applicable and available: a. General identification and description of the personal property; b. Approximate value of the property; c. City Property Number; and, d. Manufacturer, model and serial number of the property. The surplus form may also allow the submitter to suggest the manner by which such item may be disposed (including transfer to another City Division, donation or sale to another public entity, sale, trade, destruction, recycling, etc.). C. Disposal of Surplus. 1. General. City Council hereby delegates to the Director of Municipal Services the authority to make a final declaration of surplus and to approve the manner of disposal for all items which, in the Director of Municipal Services’ belief, are in accordance with this Policy. 2. Disposal shall occur according to law in a manner consistent with the laws of the State of Idaho and pursuant to this Policy. a. Sale. The sale of surplus property shall be conducted pursuant to Idaho law in effect at the time of such sale. This may include the sale of surplus property to another public entity; sale of the item at the original purchase price; sale at a public auction; or sale as otherwise permitted by Idaho law. b. Donation or Transfer. Surplus property may be transferred to another City Division, or donated to a state or public entity  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ pursuant to Idaho law. Additionally, transfer of surplus property of nominal value may be made without public advertisement or auction to a charitable organization which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Service, or to any other person or entity participating in a program with the City when such transfer renders a benefit to the City and its citizens. c. Recycle. Surplus property not sold or transferred may be recycled whenever practicable. d. Discarding and/or Destruction. Any item, including a weapon, declared to be surplus that is not sold, transferred, or recycled may be discarded or destroyed. e. Exchange. Surplus property may be exchanged for other property, value, or consideration where the value received is roughly equivalent to the value of the surplus property. 3. Special considerations: a. Weapons. i. Definition. A “weapon” for purposes of this Policy, includes any instrument used in the propulsion of a projectile through the release of pressurized gas, compressed air, expanding gas, ignition of gunpowder, compounder, combustion, accelerant, spring, or other force-producing means, including rifles, shotguns, handguns, air rifles, blow gun, spring gun, wrist rocket, sling shot, airsoft gun, electroshock gun (e.g. taser), BB gun, pellet gun, paintball gun, slings, bows and arrows, and crossbows. “Weapons” also included bladed and blunt instruments, including nunchuks, clubs, sais, throwing stars, tonfas, “brass” knuckles, daggers, stilettos, gravity knives, swords, and other similar instruments. ii. The Property Manager may also declare an item a “weapon” if the Property Manager reasonably believes that it has been used or can be used in a similar manner as other weapon defined in this Policy, or such item, in the opinion of the Property Manager, is reasonably likely to be used as a weapon, as that word is commonly understood. When making such a determination, the Property Manager is encouraged to consult with the Chief of Police. iii. Lawful weapons. 1. Officer Duty Weapon – a police officer duty weapon, which is lawful to own, possess, and use, shall be disposed of by sale and transfer to a licensed firearm dealer, consistent with Federal and State law, as determined by the Property Manager. A duty weapon may also be transferred directly to a retiring police officer when a letter authorizing the transfer is submitted by the Chief of Police to the Property Manager and the transfer is approved by the Director of Municipal Services.  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ 2. Confiscated Weapons – confiscated weapons from the Idaho Falls Police Department Evidence Room shall be sold by sealed bid to licensed firearm dealers. iv. Illegal and Inoperable Weapons. All illegal and inoperable weapon shall be destroyed. b. Vehicles. i. Vehicles and automotive-related equipment and materials shall be declared as surplus according to the City’s Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund process. c. Library Materials. i. City delegates to the Board of Trustees of the Idaho Falls Public Library, the authority to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of library materials (including books, audio and video recordings, written materials, etc.) when no longer required by the Library because such are surplus, duplicates, worn out, of little or no practical utility, or otherwise unneeded for Public Library purposes. d. Recycling of Used or Excess Materials for Value: i. Where materials (such as scrap metal, wire, or similar unused or left-over items) likely have value only if recycled or traded, as determined in good faith by the Division Director, such material may be exchanged by the Division for its approximate value pursuant to the Division’s internal recycling/exchange process. D. The Property Manager shall submit no less frequently than one (1) time per year, a report to the City Council relating to the disposition of surplus property. Such a report shall not include property determined to have a current value of zero or a value of less than what it would cost to dispose of the surplus at a refuse or recycling vendor. E. This Resolution shall become effective as of the date of its passage. ADOPTED and effective this 8th day of January, 2015. CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Mayor ATTEST: s/ Rosemarie Anderson Rosemarie Anderson, City Clerk (SEAL)  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ STATE OF IDAHO ) : ss. County of Bonneville ) I, ROSEMARIE ANDERSON, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, DO HEREBY CERTIFY: That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, MEMORIALIZING CITY POLICY TO DECLARE CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISPOSAL THROUGH SALE, DONATION, TRANSFER, RECYCLING, DISCARDING, DESTRUCTION, OR EXCHANGE; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW.” s/ Rosemarie Anderson Rosemarie Anderson City Clerk (SEAL) It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the Resolution regarding the disposal of surplus property and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Parry Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Hally Councilmember Ehardt Nay: None Motion Carried. The Public Works Director submitted the following items for Council consideration: City of Idaho Falls January 6, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Chris H Fredericksen, Public Works Director SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTH WIND CONSULTING, LLC FOR WEST SNAKE RIVER GREENBELT Attached for consideration is a Professional Services Agreement with North Wind Consulting, LLC to provide environmental services for the West Snake  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ River Greenbelt Project. The Public Works Division has negotiated the attached agreement and fee in an amount not to exceed $7,600.00 and the City Attorney has reviewed the Agreement. Public Works recommends approval of this Agreement; and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. s/ Chris H Fredericksen It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with North Wind Resource Consulting, LLC for the West Snake River Greenbelt Project in an amount not to exceed $7,600.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Parry Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Hally Nay: None Motion Carried. City of Idaho Falls January 6, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Chris H Fredericksen, Public Works Director SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD) FEASIBILITY STUDY (TASK 8) WITH MURRAY, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES Attached for consideration is a proposed amendment to the existing agreement with Murray, Smith and Associates Inc., to provide bidding and construction support for the Well 15 VFD Upgrades Project. The Public Works Division has negotiated the attached amendment and fee in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000.00. The City Attorney reviewed the original agreement. Public Works recommends approval of this amendment to the existing agreement; and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. s/ Chris H Fredericksen It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the Amendment to the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Feasibility Study (Task 8) with Murray, Smith and Associates, Inc. to provide the bidding and construction support for the Well 15  JANUARY 8, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ VFD Upgrades Project in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye: Councilmember Hally Councilmember Whittier Councilmember Lehto Councilmember Ehardt Councilmember Marohn Councilmember Parry Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, that the meeting adjourn at 9:10 p.m. _______________________________________ _____________________________________ CITY CLERK MAYOR *************************