City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · April 23, 2015
Minutes
APRIL 23, 2015
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Regular Council Meeting, Thursday, April 23, 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 Ed Marohn
Councilmember Michael Lehto
Councilmember Barbara Ehardt
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Absent:
Councilmember Sharon Parry
Also present:
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
All available Division Directors
Mayor Casper requested Boy Scout Kade Neff to come forward to lead those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Casper requested the following item:
MEMORANDUM
To: Idaho Falls City Council
From: Rebecca Casper, Mayor
Re: City Council Appointment of David M. Smith
I respectfully request City Council consent for the appointment of David M. Smith to the position of
Idaho Falls City Council Seat No. 2.
Mr. Smith will add critical expertise to our City Council. He has stellar professional credentials and
financial experience. His record of community service is also exemplary. Council members may recall
that he was also a member of the Citizen Review Committee for the Municipal Services Division in
2014. This means he is already familiar with internal city processes. His professional training should
serve the city organization and our citizens well as we enter into the budget season-especially since
this process necessarily highlights city financial processes and practices.
I am confident our city will be well served with Mr. Smith in this position. I encourage you to offer both
your supporting vote and the helping hand of a colleague as he joins the Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to approve the Vote of
Consent for David M. Smith to fill the vacancy for Council Seat No. 2. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Hally
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Councilmember Ehardt
Nay: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Casper proceeded with the Swearing-In Ceremony by administering the Official Oath of Office
to Councilmember David M. Smith – Council Seat No. 2 after which Councilmember Smith signed his
Official Oath of Office and took his seat at the Council Table.
Mayor Casper stated although Councilmember Parry was absent, she expressed her full support for
Councilmember Smith joining the Council.
Mayor Casper proceeded with reading a Proclamation recognizing 2015 Administrative Professionals
Week:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, administrative professionals play an essential role in coordinating office operations in all
sectors of the economy worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the first National Secretaries Week was organized in 1952 in conjunction with the United
States Department of Commerce and various office supply and equipment manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) determined
that Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day must be changed to
Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing
job titles and vastly increased responsibilities of the modern administrative workforce; and
WHEREAS, the work of administrative professionals today requires advanced knowledge and
expertise in communication, computer software, office technology, project management, social media,
organization, customer service and other office management responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Administrative Professionals Week celebrates and sheds light on administrative
professionals' devoted, valued work; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 22 million administrative and office support professionals working in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Idaho Falls has outstanding administrative professionals who play an integral
and central role in ensuring that our offices run effectively and that our residents, customers and
visitors receive exceptional service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I. REBECCA L. NOAH CASPER, MAYOR of the City of Idaho Falls, do hereby
proclaim the week of April 19th, 2015 as
Administrative Professionals Week
and Wednesday, April 22, 2015 as
Administrative Professionals Day
in the City of Idaho Falls and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
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FURTHERMORE, I call on all employers to support continued training and development for
administrative staff, recognizing that a well-trained workforce is essential for success in today's
business world and encourage all to thank the administrative professionals who provide support,
assistance and service to others and make the workplace better.
s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Mayor
City of Idaho Falls
(SEAL)
Mayor Casper invited those to come forward who had issues for the City Council that were not
otherwise listed on the Council Agenda.
Mr. Gary Jayne, 1568 Lola Street, appeared and stated he appreciates the Council for all their hard
work. His comments regarded growth and development and the size of the Idaho Falls community. He
believes the growth model is unsustainable and is not in favor of using the Magic Valley as a model
due to the dairy cattle issues and the waste produced from the cattle. He made several additional
comments regarding his experience with the dairy cattle industry. Mayor Casper indicated she would
like to contact Mr. Jayne for future dialogue.
Ms. Jennifer Rodriguez, 2211 Logan Drive, appeared before the Council stating her recent unpleasant
experience with the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department. She stated there
are multiple conflicting reports of the incident. Ms. Rodriguez believes the fire and police departments
should be equipped with audio and visual equipment to ensure the safety for all involved and have an
accurate reporting system. City Attorney Randy Fife stated several City staff personnel have been in
contact with Ms. Rodriguez regarding this matter prior to her appearance before the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Casper requested Council confirmation for Hal Peterson to serve on the Library Board of
Trustees, term to expire December 31, 2019
The City Clerk requested approval of Minutes from the April 6, 2015 Council Work Session and the
April 9, 2015 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting; and, authorization to issue licenses, all carrying the
required approvals.
Idaho Falls Power submitted the following item for Council consideration:
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jackie Flowers, General Manager
Re: REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT AT IFP ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
Idaho Falls Power respectfully requests authorization to advertise and receive bids for work necessary
to replace the roof on the administrative building. The project was slated for next budget year in the
Capital Improvement Plan. However, due to recent failures of the aged membrane, staff is requesting
this item be advanced for completion this summer. While the item was not included in this year's
budget, the anticipated expenditure schedule for two large capital improvement projects will lead to
those expenditures rolling to next fiscal year budget leaving money available in this year's authorized
expenditure level. The expenditure would qualify for funding from our Rate Stabilization Fund as it is a
Capital Improvement.
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It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to remove Item 6.a.1.,
the appointment of Hal Peterson, from the Consent Agenda, as the term expiration was incorrect. Roll
call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Ehardt
Nay: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve all items on
the Consent Agenda in accordance with the recommendations presented. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Abstain: Councilmember Smith
Nay: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the
appointment of Hal Peterson to serve on the Library Board of Trustees with the term to expire April 30,
2019. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
The Municipal Services Division submitted the following items for Council consideration:
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: BID IF-15-13 NEW 95-GALLON REFUSE CONTAINERS
Attached for your consideration is the tabulation for the above subject bid.
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BID TABULATION BID IF-15-13, New 95-Gallon Refuse Containers
BIDDER 1) Otto Environmental 2) Rehrig Pacific 3) Cascade Engineering 4) Toter
Systems Company Inc.
Charlotte, NC Los Angeles, CA Grand Rapids, MI Statesville, NC
Manufacturer Otto Environmental Rehrig Pacific Cascade Engineering Inc. NO BID
Systems Company
Price per Each-
Quantity 4,500 $46.36 $55.08 $46.44
Lump Sum Total
Price $208,620.00 $247,860.00 $208,980.00
Delivery Time 45 Days ARO 4 Weeks ARO 30-45 Days ARO
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and of Public Works to accept the lowest responsive
responsible bid of Otto Environmental Systems to furnish 4,500 95-Gallon Refuse Containers in the
lump sum of $208,620.00.
s/ Craig Rockwood
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to accept the lowest
responsive responsible bid of Otto Environmental Systems to furnish 4,500 95-Gallon Refuse
Containers in the lump sum of $208,620.00. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: BID IF-15-15 ONE (1) NEW 2015 OR NEWER SIDE LOAD REFUSE CONTAINER
BODY - MINIMUM 29 CUBIC YARD MOUNTED ON ONE (1) NEW 2015 OR NEWER
CONVENTIONAL CAB AND CHASSIS
Attached for your consideration is the tabulation for the above subject bid.
BIDDER 1) Western Systems Idaho Falls Peterbilt Rush Truck Centers Freightliner of Idaho
Spokane Valley, WA Idaho Falls, ID Boise, ID Jerome, ID
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REFUSE CONTAINER
BODY Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern
Manufacturer NO BID Equipment Equipment Equipment
Model 30 yard Challenger 30 yard Challenger 30 yard Challenger
Year 2015 2015 2015
CAB AND CHASSIS
Manufacturer Peterbilt International Freightliner
Model 348 7400 SBA 6x4 M2106
Year 2016 2016 2016
Delivery Time of
Complete Unit 150-180 days 150-180 days 140-170 days
Price Without Trade-In
$173,939.00 $163,200.00 $160,514.00
Trade-in Allowance
#7017
$22,000.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00
PRICE WITH TRADE-IN
Sub-Bidder Container $151,939.00 $141,200.00 $138,514.00
Refuse Body
Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern
Equipment Equipment Equipment
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and of Public Works to accept the lowest responsive
responsible bid of Freightliner of Idaho to furnish One (1) 2015 30-yard Challenger Side Load Refuse
Container Body mounted on a New 2016 Freightliner Cab and Chassis for the lump sum total amount
of $138,514.00 with the trade-in of Unit #7017.
s/ Craig Rockwood
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to accept the lowest
responsive responsible bid of Freightliner of Idaho to furnish One (1) 2015 30-yard Challenger Side
Load Refuse Container Body mounted on a New 2016 Freightliner Cab and Chassis for the lump sum
total amount of $138,514.00 with the trade-in of Unit #7017. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: BID IF-15-11 NEW 2015 OR NEWER CAB AND CHASSIS (ONLY) FOR USE AS A
SEWER SLUDGE TRUCK
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Attached for your consideration is the tabulation for the above subject bid.
BIDDER 1) Rush Truck Centers 2) Freightliner of Idaho 3) Schow's Truck Center 4) Idaho Falls Peterbilt
Boise, ID Jerome, ID Idaho Falls, ID Idaho Falls, ID
Manufacturer International Freightliner Western Star Peterbilt
Year 2016 2016 2016 2016
Model 7400 SBA 6x4 SD114 4700 SB 348
Delivery Time 60 - 90 Days Approx. 150 Days 150 Days 90 Days ARO
ARO
Price Without Trade-In
$92,600.00 $95,806.00 $95,533.00 $101,399.00
Trade-In Allowance of
Unit #1152 (Cab and
Chassis
Only)
$41,000.00 $44,000.00 $40,000.00 $48,000.00
Price With Trade-In
$51,600.00 $51,806.00 $55,533.00 $53,399.00
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and of the Public Works Division to accept the lowest
responsive responsible bid of Rush Truck Center to furnish a New 2015 International Model #7400
SBA 6x4 Cab and Chassis (only) for a total amount of $51,600.00 with trade-in of Unit #1152.
s/ Craig Rockwood
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to accept the lowest
responsive responsible bid of Rush Truck Center to furnish a New 2015 International Model #7400
SBA 6x4 Cab and Chassis (only) for use as a sewer sludge truck in the total amount of $51,600.00
with trade-in of Unit #1152. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Marohn
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: BID IF-15-16 WATER LINE MATERIALS
Attached for your consideration is the tabulation for the above subject bid.
DESCRIPTION BIDDER AMOUNT
SECTION I: Ductile Iron Pipe HD Supply Waterworks $83,483.38
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SECTION II: Main Line Pipe Fittings Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. $43,640.50
SECTION III: Main Line Valves HD Supply Waterworks $41,592.66
SECTION IV: Bolt Pack/Joint Restrainers HD Supply Waterworks $8,016.35
SECTION V: Valve Boxes Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. $15,775.00
SECTION VI: Fire Hydrants HD Supply Waterworks $53,390.38
SECTION VII: Service Line Materials Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. $66,216.25
SECTION VIII: Copper and Poly Tubing Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. $50,004.00
SECTION IX: Galvanized Fittings HD Supply Waterworks $11,861.91
SECTION X: Meters HD Supply Waterworks $235,659.11
TOTAL PURCHASE AMOUNT $609,639.54
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Public Works Division to award the low bid
meeting specifications. Total purchase amount for all items will be $609,639.54. As per the bid
specifications, the bids were evaluated according to lump sum amounts in each section.
s/ Craig Rockwood
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to award the low bid
meeting specifications for Water Line Materials in the total purchase amount for all items of
$609,639.54. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Ehardt
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: HYDROELECTRIC PROPERTY INSURANCE PLACEMENT
It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council authorize the placement for Hydroelectric
generation property with Starr Technical Risks Agency, Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, Essex
Insurance Company, Lloyds of London, Insurance Company of the West, and Landmark American
Insurance Company. The City is purchasing $100 million of property insurance with $100 million of
layered flood and earthquake coverage. The total insurance package will cost $331,900.00. The
deductible will be $250,000.00 for property loss and 45 days of business interruption. The coverage
will be from April 29, 2015 to April 29, 2016.
s/ Craig Rockwood
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It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to authorize the
placement for Hydroelectric generation property with Starr Technical Risks Agency, Aspen Specialty
Insurance Company, Essex Insurance Company, Lloyds of London, Insurance Company of the West,
and Landmark American Insurance Company with a total insurance package at a cost of $331,900.00.
Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Marohn
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director
Subject: CHARGE OFF - UNPAID CONSERVATION LOAN ACCOUNTS, UTILITY ACCOUNTS
AND AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Municipal Services respectfully requests authorization to charge off as uncollectable all conservation
loan accounts that have not had a transaction since 2010. These accounts total $87,905.76 which is
14.7% of the total conservation loans outstanding as of September 30, 2014. The conservation loan
charge off has not been done in previous years.
Additionally, it is requested to authorize charge off of uncollectable Utility and Ambulance Accounts
that have not had a transaction since 2010. These charge offs include but are not limited to;
bankruptcies, skips, deceased persons, and those with no assets. The Utility accounts total
$340,586.74 which is .54% of sales for the year, and the Ambulance accounts total $658,889.89.
HISTORY OF UTILITY ACCOUNT AMBULANCE CHARGE OFFS
CHARGE OFFS UNCOLLECTABLE
2004 $273,811.19 0.47% 2004 $647.03
2005 $315,043.64 0.55% 2005 $21,853.31
2006 $290,936.70 0.49% 2006 $181,617.36
2007 $278,657.49 0.47% 2007 $176,461.09
2008 $316,047.90 0.53% 2008 $278,311.10
2009 $430,264.54 0.70%
2010 $340,586.74 0.54%
s/ Craig Rockwood
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to charge off as
uncollectable all conservation loan accounts that have not had a transaction since 2010, for a total
amount of $87,905.76, as well as charge off of uncollectable Utility and Ambulance Accounts that
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have not had a transaction since 2010. The Utility accounts total $340,586.74 and the Ambulance
accounts total $658,889.89. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Abstain: Councilmember Smith
Nay: None
Motion carried.
The Legal Division submitted the following items for Council consideration:
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Casper
From: Randy Fife, City Attorney
Re: PROPOSED CHANGE OF DESIGNATIONS IN IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE (IFCC)
As part of the continuing effort by the City Attorney’s office to make the IFCC more usable and clear,
attached please find an ordinance which proposes various changes to the IFCC. Because it is
common practice to refer to the main unit that an appointed officer is in charge of as a “department”
(and not a “division” as is Idaho Falls’ practice), the ordinance proposes changing the word “division”
to “department” throughout. Consistent with that change is the change from “department” to “division”.
Additional name changes, as requested by respective Division Directors, are as follows: “Planning and
Building Division” to “Community Development Services Department”; “Fire and Public Safety
Division” to “Fire Department”; and “Electric Light Division” to “Idaho Falls Power.” The Airport has had
various names such as “Airport Division, Fanning Field, and Idaho Falls Municipal Airport.” The
proposal is to refer to the Airport as “the Airport, Airport Department, Idaho Falls Regional Airport, or
IFRA.” The change from “Planning Commission” to the “Planning and Zoning Commission” is meant to
better inform the public about the varied functions of the Commission. There are other minor changes
in grammar and punctuation. Change is proposed to allow some Directors to make internal
assignments as necessary and without needing to seek an ordinance to do so.
The following is a short summary of major changes:
Current Proposed Change
“Division” “Department”
“Department” “Division”
Planning and Building Division Community Development Services Department
Fire and Public Safety Division Fire Department
Electric Light Division Idaho Falls Power
Airport Division/Fanning Field/Idaho Falls The Airport/Airport Department/Idaho Falls
Municipal Airport Regional Airport/IFRA
Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to approve the
Ordinance under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that
it be read by title and published by summary. Roll call as follows:
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Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the following Ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING THE IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE, TO RENAME “DIVISIONS” TO
“DEPARTMENTS” AND “DEPARTMENTS” TO “DIVISIONS”; RENAMING SOME DIVISIONS; AND
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Casper
From: Randy Fife, City Attorney
Re: EMS DIVISION RELOCATION IN THE IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE
During work on a recent ordinance that proposes changing various designations of departments,
divisions, and some division titles within the City Code, the Fire Chief requested that the EMS Division
regulations be relocated to the part of the IFCC that contains other fire-related regulations. As a result,
the proposed ordinance removes the EMS Division regulations from Title 4, Chapter 10 of the City
Code and relocates them to Title 3, Chapter 2.
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to accept the
proposed ordinance to remove the EMS Division regulations from Title 4, Chapter 10 of the City Code
and relocate them to Title 3, Chapter 2 under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and
separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the following Ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3004
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 10 OF
THE IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE AND MOVING THE TEXT (WITH MINOR CHANGES) TO BECOME
TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY
SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Planning and Building Division submitted the following items for Council consideration:
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director
Subject: FINAL PLAT AND REASONED STATEMENT OF RELEVANT CRITERIA AND
STANDARDS, DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY, DIVISION NO. 1, 1st AMENDED
Attached is the application and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final
Plat for Dora Erickson Elementary Division No. 1, 1st Amended. The Planning Commission
considered the plat at its April 7, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff
concurs with this recommendation. The application is now being submitted to the Mayor and City
Council for consideration.
s/ Brad Cramer
The Assistant Planning and Building Director, Kerry Beutler, appeared to locate the subject area on a
map and further explained the request. Councilmember Lehto requested the slides be entered into the
record, Mayor Casper so ordered. Following is a list of exhibits used in connection with this request:
Slide 1: Vicinity Map showing surrounding zone
Slide 2: Aerial Photo
Slide 3: Additional Aerial Photo
Slide 4: Subdivision Final Plat
Slide 5: Site Photo looking east along Garfield toward Dora Erickson
Slide 6: Site Photo showing cul-de-sac at end of Cleveland
It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to accept the Final Plat
for Dora Erickson Elementary Division No. 1, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City
Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to approve the
Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Dora Erickson
Elementary Division No. 1, 1st Amended and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
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Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director
Subject: FINAL PLAT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND REASONED STATEMENT OF
RELEVANT CRITERIA AND STANDARDS, EAGLE RIDGE DIVISION NO. 3
Attached is the application, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria
and Standards for the Final Plat for Eagle Ridge Division No. 3. The Planning Commission
considered the plat at its February 3, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote.
Staff concurs with this recommendation. The application is now being submitted to the Mayor and City
Council for consideration.
Kerry Beutler appeared to locate the subject area on a map and further explained the request. He
requested the slides be submitted into the record. Mayor Casper so ordered. Mr. Beutler stated a plat
for this area was submitted in May of 2014 but since the plat had not been recorded at that time, some
slight adjustments have been made regarding the plat. The following is a list of exhibits used in
connection with this request:
Slide 1: Vicinity Map showing surrounding zone
Slide 2: Aerial Photo showing preliminary plat
Slide 3: Additional Aerial Photo showing modification from previous plat
Slide 4: Additional Aerial Photo showing proposed plats
Slide 5: Final Plat with slight changes to lots
Slide 6: Final Plat approved in May 2014
Slide 7: Site Photo looking west along Utah Avenue
Slide 8: Site Photo looking southeast across the site
It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to approve the
Development Agreement for Eagle Ridge Division No. 3 and give authorization for the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Lehto
Nay: None
Motion carried.
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It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to accept the Final Plat
for Eagle Ridge Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to
sign said Final Plat. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Ehardt
Nay: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Lehto, seconded by Councilmember Marohn, to approve the
Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Eagle Ridge Division
No. 3 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
The Public Works Division submitted the following items for Council consideration:
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Subject: BID AWARD - MINOR STREET OVERLAYS - 2015
On April 7, 2015, bids were received and opened for the Minor Street Overlays - 2015 project. A
tabulation of bid results is attached.
Item Description Estimated Engineer’s Estimate HK Contractors, Inc. TMC Contractors, Inc. Depatco, Inc.
Number Quantity/Unit Unit Total Unit Total Amount Unit Total Amount Unit Total Amount
Price Amount Price Price Price
SURFACE COURSES AND PAVEMENT
309.05.4 1.5” Asphalt 7820 Ton $85.00 $664,700.00 $68.55 $536,061.00 $71.75 $561,085.00 $79.00 $617,780.00
Plantmix
Pavement for
Overlay
INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION
409.01.2 Adjust 117 Each $450.00 $52,650.00 $450.00 $52,650.00 $420.00 $49,140.00 $750.00 $87,750.00
Manhole Ring
409.02.2 Adjust Water 83 Each $350.00 $29,050.00 $400.00 $33,200.00 $275.00 $22,825.00 $650.00 $53,950.00
Valve Box
TOTAL $746,400.00 $621,911.00 $633,050.00 $759,480.00
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Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder, HK Contractors in an amount of $621,911.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign contract documents.
s/ Chris Fredericksen
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the plans
and specifications for Minor Street Overlays – 2015 and to accept the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder, HK Contractors in an amount of $621,911.00 and give authorization for the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Subject: BID AWARD - WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS – 2015
On April 14, 2015, bids were received and opened for the Water Line Replacements - 2015
project. Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction in an amount of $1,026,128.40 and, authorization
for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents.
s/ Chris Fredericksen
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the plans
and specifications for Water Line Replacement - 2015, to accept the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder, 3H Construction in an amount of $1,026,128.40 and give authorization for the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Marohn
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
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Subject: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - MATERIALS TESTING FOR
PANCHERI DRIVE; BELLIN ROAD TO SKYLINE DRIVE:
Attached is a Professional Services Agreement with Materials Testing & Inspection (MTI), with
respect to the Pancheri Drive; Bellin Road to Skyline Drive project. Under the agreement, MTI will
provide construction sampling and testing services as necessary for a not-to-exceed amount of
$72,500.00. The City will be responsible for 7.34% of this amount. This agreement has been
reviewed by the City Attorney. Public Works recommends approval of this professional services
agreement; and, authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents.
s/ Chris Fredericksen
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to approve the
Professional Services Agreement with Materials Testing & Inspection (MTI), with respect to the
Pancheri Drive; Bellin Road to Skyline Drive project for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,500.00,
and give authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as
follows:
Aye: Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Nay: None
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Subject: EASEMENT VACATION REQUEST - BLOCK 2, LOT 1, EVANS ADDITION
The owners of the subject lot are asking that approximately 184 feet of the 8footwide utility easement
along the northwest side of the lot be vacated. The property owner intends to construct an addition to
the existing garage. All utilities have agreed to the vacation. Public Works requests authorization for
the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation.
s/ Chris Fredericksen
It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Lehto, to request authorization
for the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the Easement Vacation Request -
Block 2, Lot 1, Evans Addition. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmember Marohn
Councilmember Lehto
Councilmember Ehardt
Councilmember Hally
Councilmember Smith
Nay: None
Motion carried.
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There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Marohn, that the meeting adjourn at 8:43 p.m.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
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CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, April 23 , 2015 7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
680 PARK AVENUE
The Mayor, City Council, and Staff welcome you to tonight’s meeting. We appreciate and encourage
public participation. If you wish to express your thoughts on a matter that the Council will be
considering at this meeting, please contact them by email or personally. If you wish to comment on a
matter that is not on the Agenda, you should comment during Agenda Item Number 5. An amendment
to this Agenda may be made upon passage of a motion that states the reason for the amendment and
the good faith reason that the Agenda item was not included in the original Agenda posting. Note:
Items listed under "RECOMMENDED ACTION" in this agenda are potential outcomes; however, these
matters have not yet been decided. City Council Meetings are live streamed
at www.idahofallsidaho.gov, then archived. Thank you for your interest in City Government.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Vote of Consent and Administration of Oath of Office for David M. Smith to fill the vacancy
for Council Seat No. 2.
4. Reading of Proclamation recognizing 2015 Administrative Professionals Week.
5. Public Comment and Mayor’s Response Time (Limit 15 Minutes) : This is the opportunity for
members of the public to speak to the City Council regarding matters that are not on the Agenda; not
noticed for a public hearing; not currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of
Adjustment; not the subject of a pending enforcement action; and not relative to a City personnel
matter. If you want to speak, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your
remarks to three (3) minutes. The Mayor and/or staff may respond to comments from a previous
meeting. NOTE: The Mayor may exercise discretion to decide if and when to allow public comment
on an Agenda Item that does not include a public hearing. If the Mayor determines that your
comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you know when you may make your
comments.
6. CONSENT AGENDA : Any item will be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of
any member of the Council and that item will be considered separately later. Approval by roll call vote:
a. Items from the Mayor:
1. Appointment of Hal Peterson to serve on the Library Board of Trustees (Term to
Expire December 31, 2019).
b. Items from the City Clerk:
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 6, 2015 Council Work Session, the April 9,
2015 Regular Council Meeting, and the April 9, 2015 Idaho Falls Power Board
Meeting.
2. Approval of License Applications, including transfer of a Beer License to Black
Rock Fine Wine & Craft Beer, all carrying the required approvals.
c. Items from the Idaho Falls Power Division:
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1. Roof Replacement at IFP Administrative Building. Idaho Falls Power
respectfully requests authorization to advertise and receive bids for work
necessary to replace the roof on the administrative building. The project was
slated for next budget year in the Capital Improvement Plan. However, due to
recent failures of the aged membrane, staff is requesting this item be advanced
for completion this summer. While the item was not included in this year's
budget, the anticipated expenditure schedule for two large capital improvement
projects will lead to those expenditures rolling to next fiscal year budget leaving
money available in this year's authorized expenditure level. The expenditure
would qualify for funding from our Rate Stabilization Fund as it is a Capital
Improvement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the
recommendations presented.
7. REGULAR AGENDA :
A. Municipal Services Division :
1. Bid IF-15-13 New 95-gallon Refuse Containers: It is the recommendation of
Municipal Services and of Public Works to accept the lowest responsive responsible bid of Otto
Environmental Systems to furnish 4,500 95-Gallon Refuse Containers in the lump sum of
$208,620.00.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive responsible bid of Otto Environmental
Systems to furnish 4,500 95-Gallon Refuse Containers in the lump sum of $208,620.00 (or take other
action deemed appropriate).
2. Bid IF-15-15 One (1) New 2015 or Newer Side Load Refuse Container Body -
Minimum 29 Cubic Yard Mounted on One (1) New 2015 or Newer Conventional Cab And Chassis :
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and of Public Works to accept the lowest responsive
responsible bid of Freightliner of Idaho to furnish One (1) 2015 30-yard Challenger Side Load Refuse
Container Body mounted on a New 2016 Freightliner Cab and Chassis for the lump sum total amount
of $138,514.00 with the trade-in of Unit #7017.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive responsible bid of Freightliner of Idaho
to furnish One (1) 2015 30-yard Challenger Side Load Refuse Container Body mounted on a New
2016 Freightliner Cab and Chassis for the lump sum total amount of $138,514.00 with the trade-in of
Unit #7017 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
3. Bid IF-15-11 New 2015 or Newer Cab and Chassis (Only) for use as a Sewer
Sludge Truck: It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and of the Public Works Division to
accept the lowest responsive responsible bid of Rush Truck Center to furnish a New 2015
International Model #7400 SBA 6 x 4 Cab and Chassis (only) for a total amount of $51,600.00 with
trade-in of Unit #1152.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive responsible bid of Rush Truck Center
to furnish a New 2015 International Model #7400 SBA 6 x 4 Cab and Chassis (only) for a total amount
of $51,600.00 with trade-in of Unit #1152 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
4. Bid IF-15-16 Water Line Materials: It is the recommendation of Municipal
Services and the Public Works Division to award the low bid meeting specifications. Total purchase
amount for all items will be $609,639.54. As per the bid specifications, the bids were evaluated
according to lump sum amounts in each section.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: To award the low bid meeting specifications for Water Line Materials in
the total purchase amount for all items of $609,639.54 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
5. Hydroelectric Property Insurance Placement : It is respectfully requested that
the Mayor and Council authorize the placement for Hydroelectric generation property with Starr
Technical Risks Agency, Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, Essex Insurance Company, Lloyds of
London, Insurance Company of the West, and Landmark American Insurance Company. The City is
purchasing $100 million of property insurance with $100 million of layered flood and earthquake
coverage. The total insurance package will cost $331,900.00. The deductible will be $250,000.00 for
property loss and 45 days of business interruption. The coverage will be from April 29, 2015 to April
29, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize the placement for Hydroelectric generation property with
Starr Technical Risks Agency, Aspen Specialty Insurance Company, Essex Insurance Company,
Lloyds of London, Insurance Company of the West, and Landmark American Insurance Company with
a total insurance package at a cost of $331,900.00. (or take other action deemed appropriate).
6. Charge Off - Unpaid Conservation Loan Accounts , Utility Accounts and
Ambulance Accounts as of September 30, 2014: Municipal Services respectfully requests
authorization to charge off as uncollectable all conservation loan accounts that have not had a
transaction since 2010. These accounts total $87,905.76 which is 14.7% of the total conservation
loans outstanding as of September 30, 2014. The conservation loan charge off has not been done in
previous years. Additionally, it is requested to authorize charge off of uncollectable Utility and
Ambulance Accounts that have not had a transaction since 2010. These charge offs include but are
not limited to; bankruptcies, skips, deceased persons, and those with no assets. The Utility accounts
total $340,586.74 which is .54% of sales for the year, and the Ambulance accounts total $658,889.89.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To charge off as uncollectable all conservation loan accounts that have
not had a transaction since 2010, for a total amount of $87,905.76, as well as charge off of
uncollectable Utility and Ambulance Accounts that have not had a transaction since 2010. The Utility
accounts total $340,586.74 and the Ambulance accounts total $658,889.89 (or take other action
deemed appropriate).
B. Legal Division :
1. Proposed change of designations in Idaho Falls City Code (IFCC) : As part of
the continuing effort by the City Attorney’s office to make the IFCC more usable and clear, attached
please find an ordinance which proposes various changes to the IFCC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the proposed ordinance with change of designations in Idaho
Falls City Code (IFCC) (or take other action deemed appropriate).
2. EMS Division relocation in the Idaho Falls City Code: During work on a recent
ordinance that proposes changing various designations of departments, divisions, and some division
titles within the City Code, the Fire Chief requested that the EMS Division regulations be relocated to
the part of the IFCC that contains other fire- related regulations. As a result, the proposed ordinance
removes the EMS Division regulations from Title 4, Chapter 4 of the City Code and relocates them to
Title 3, Chapter 2.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the proposed ordinance to remove the EMS Division
regulations from Title 4, Chapter 4 of the City Code and relocate them to Title 3, Chapter 2 (or take
other action deemed appropriate).
C. Planning and Building D ivision:
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1. Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Dora
Erickson Elementary, Division No. 1, 1st Amended : Attached is the application and Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Dora Erickson Elementary Division
No. 1, 1st Amended. The Planning Commission considered the plat at its April 7, 2015 meeting and
recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. The application
is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action
deemed appropriate):
a. To accept the Final Plat for Dora Erickson Elementary Division No. 1, 1st Amended, and give
authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat.
b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for
Dora Erickson Elementary Division No. 1, 1st Amended and give authorization for the Mayor to
execute the necessary documents.
2. Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, Eagle Ridge Division No. 3: Attached is the application, Development
Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Eagle
Ridge Division No. 3. The Planning Commission considered the plat at its February 3, 2015 meeting
and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. The
application is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The following recommendations in sequential order (or take other action
deemed appropriate):
a. To approve the Development Agreement for Eagle Ridge Division No. 3, and give
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.
b. To accept the Final Plat for Eagle Ridge Division No. 3, and give authorization for the Mayor,
City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat.
c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for
Eagle Ridge Division No. 3 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
D. Public Works Division:
1. Bid Award - Minor Street Overlays – 2015: On April 7, 2015, bids were
received and opened for the Minor Street Overlays - 2015 project. Public Works recommends
approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK
Contractors in an amount of $621,911.00 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
contract documents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications for Minor Street Overlays -
2015, to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors in an amount of
$621,911.00 and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents
(or take other action deemed appropriate).
2. Bid Award - Water Line Replacements – 2015: On April 14, 2015, bids were
received and opened for the Water Line Replacements - 2015 project. Public Works recommends
approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H
Construction in an amount of $1,026,128.40 and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign contract documents.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the plans and specifications for Water Line
Replacement - 2015, to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 3H Construction in an
amount of $1,026,128.40 and, give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
3. Professional Services Agreement - Materials Testing For Pancheri Drive;
Bellin Road to Skyline Drive: Attached is a Professional Services Agreement with Materials
Testing & Inspection (MTI), with respect to the Pancheri Drive; Bellin Road to Skyline Drive
project. Under the agreement, MTI will provide construction sampling and testing services as
necessary for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,500.00. The City will be responsible for 7.34% of this
amount. This agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Public Works recommends
approval of this professional services agreement; and, authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the necessary documents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Materials
Testing & Inspection (MTI), with respect to the Pancheri Drive; Bellin Road to Skyline Drive project
for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,500.00, and give authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
4. Easement Vacation Request - Block 2, Lot 1, Evans Addition : The owners of
the subject lot are asking that approximately 184 feet of the 8footwide utility easement along the
northwest side of the lot be vacated. The property owner intends to construct an addition to the
existing garage. All utilities have agreed to the vacation. Public Works requests authorization for the
City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To request authorization for the City Attorney to prepare documents
needed to accomplish the Easement Vacation Request - Block 2, Lot 1, Evans Addition (or take other
action deemed appropriate).
Motion to Adjourn .
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