City Council

MARCH 10, 2016 The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Regular Council Meeting, Thursday, March 10, 2016, 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 John B. Radford Councilmember Barbara Ehardt Councilmember David M. Smith Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman Councilmember Thomas Hally Absent: Councilmember Ed Marohn Also present: Randy Fife, City Attorney Kathy Hampton, City Clerk All available Department Directors Mayor Casper invited Josh Nash, Boy Scout Troop #326, to come forward and lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casper requested any public comment not related to items on the agenda. No one appeared. Councilmember Dingman, being liaison to the Community Development Services Department, proposed two (2) amendments to the agenda. She proposed to remove item 5.D.1., Appeal of Rochester Estates Preliminary Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, with the good faith reason that the residents of Rochester Estates have taken steps to resolve this issue that render the application for a preliminary plat unnecessary. She also proposed to add for consideration a brief legislative update and discussion of legislative issues related to the City governance. The good faith reason is that the legislative process is by nature dynamic and ever-changing and it has come to the City Council’s attention, following actions at the March 7, 2016, Work Session, the actions may no longer be relevant to the legislative bill we are interested in. Councilmember Dingman would like the opportunity to receive an update from Mayor Casper and staff to determine what actions, if any, are appropriate at this time. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Radford, to amend the agenda to remove item 5.D.1. from the agenda and add a new item 5.D.4., at the end of the agenda, to include a brief legislative update and discussion of legislative issues relevant to City governance. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Items: Idaho Fall Power requested Council ratification for power transactions with Shell Energy. Idaho Falls Power requested to solicit proposals for a Residential Home Energy Audit Platform. Municipal Services requested Council ratification for Sole Source Purchase at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. 1  MARCH 10, 2016 The City Clerk requested approval of minutes from the February 8, 2016, Work Session, February 11, 2016, Council Meeting, and February 18, 2016, Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting. The City Clerk requested approval of the Expenditure Summary for the month of February, 2016. FUND TOTAL EXPENDITURE General Fund $1,506,080.85 Street Fund 9,043.04 Recreation Fund 34,828.92 Library Fund 33,201.27 Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund (MERF) 219,311.21 Electric Light Public Purpose Fund 16,799.46 Business Improvement District 25,000.00 Golf Fund 45,296.41 Self-Insurance Fund 19,579.49 Street Capital Improvement Fund 19,136.34 Traffic Light Cap Imp Fund 5,749.19 Airport Fund 109,645.83 Water and Sewer Fund 267,018.63 Sanitation Fund 10,086.11 Ambulance Fund 71,124.83 Electric Light Fund 3,572,713.09 Payroll Liability Fund 2,685,828.11 TOTAL 8,650,442.78 The City Clerk requested approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2016. 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. s/ Kenneth McOmber March 7, 2016 Kenneth McOmber Date Signed The City Clerk requested approval of license applications, all carrying the required approvals. The City Clerk requested Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on March 10, 2016. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to recommendations presented. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Smith, Ehardt, Hally, Radford. Nay – none. Motion carried. Regular Agenda Items: The Municipal Services Department submitted the following items for Council consideration: 2  MARCH 10, 2016 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director Subject: Bid IF-16-10 Utility Terrain Vehicles It is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation and the Municipal Services Departments to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bids of Krehbiels Sales from Aberdeen, Idaho, RMT Equipment from Boise, Idaho, and Turf Equipment from Salt Lake City, Utah, to furnish the Utility Terrain Vehicles listed below for a lump sum amount of $78,254.13. Item III was awarded to the second low bidder. The low bidder did not meet the required specification of having independent front and rear suspension. The vehicles are budgeted in the Municipal Equipment Replacement Fund. Item Quantity Total Per Each Total with Trade-Ins Bidder 1 Utility Vehicle 4X4-Cemetery 1 $13,934.00 $13,934.00 Krehbiels Sales 2 Utility Vehicle 4X4-Parks 2 $19,440.00 $38,380.00 RMT Equipment 3 Utility Vehicle 4X4-Pinecrest Golf 1 $27,440.13 $25,940.13 Turf Equipment Course Lump Sum Total $78,254.13 Councilmember Smith stated four (4) vehicles are being traded in that have exceeded the hours of estimated use. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bids of Krehbiels Sales from Aberdeen, Idaho, RMT Equipment from Boise, Idaho, and Turf Equipment from Salt Lake City, Utah, to furnish four (4) Utility Terrain Vehicles for a lump sum amount of $78,254.13, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign any necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director Subject: Bid IF-16-16 Ultrasonic Water Meters It is the recommendation of the Public Works and the Municipal Services Departments to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from HD Fowler Company to furnish various sizes of Master Meter ultrasonic water meters for a lump sum amount of $82,561.95. The meters are budgeted items in the Water Fund. Councilmember Smith stated this item is to supply inventory for various sizes of water meters. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from HD Fowler Company to furnish various sizes of Master Meter ultrasonic water meters for a lump sum amount of $82,561.95, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign any necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Smith, Hally, Dingman, Radford, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried. 3  MARCH 10, 2016 The Public Works Department submitted the following items for Council consideration: MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Chris H Fredericksen, Public Works Director Subject: Bid Award – Major Street Overlays – 2016 On March 1, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Major Street Overlays – 2016 project. A tabulation of bid results is attached. Bidder Engineer’s Estimate HK Contractors, Inc. TMC Contractors, Inc. DePatco Inc. Total $327,924.00 $332,029.00 $353,505.00 $357,397.40 Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., an amount of $332,029.00, and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. Councilmember Ehardt stated this project is for maintenance of City roadways. It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Dingman, to approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, HK Contractors, Inc., an amount of $332,029.00, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Hally, Radford, Dingman, Smith, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Chris H Fredericksen, Public Works Director Subject: Bid Award – Seal Coats – 2016 On March 1, 2016, bids were received and opened for the Seal Coats – 2016 project. A tabulation of bid results is attached. Bidder Engineer’s Estimate TMC Contractors, Inc. HK Contractors, Inc. Total $728,674.25 $468,818.35 $534,224.25 Public Works recommends approval of the plans and specifications, award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, TMC Contractors, Inc., an amount of $468,818.35, and, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. Councilmember Ehardt stated this project is for street maintenance. It was moved by Councilmember Ehardt, seconded by Councilmember Dingman, to approve of the plans and specifications and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, TMC Contractors, Inc., an amount of $468,818.35, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Radford, Smith, Dingman, Hally. Nay – none. Motion carried. The Parks and Recreation Department submitted the following items for Council consideration: MEMORANDUM 4  MARCH 10, 2016 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Greg A. Weitzel, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Subject: Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Concession Agreement Renewal For your consideration is the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Concession Agreement. The food and beverage concessions agreement has a one (1) year term and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Department respectfully requests approval and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute said agreement with Mountain Foods. It was moved by Councilmember Radford, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to approve the Concession Agreement with Mountain Foods and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Ehardt, Hally, Smith, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Greg A. Weitzel, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Subject: Tautphaus Park Arcade Concession Agreement Renewal For your consideration is the Tautphaus Park Arcade Concession Agreement. This one (1) year agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Department respectfully requests approval and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute said agreement with LOML, LLC dba Funland. Councilmember Radford stated this agreement includes the arcade and the rides. Due to the Tautphaus Park Master Plan he indicated a longer term for the agreement was not desired. It was moved by Councilmember Radford, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to approve the Concession Agreement with LOML, LLC dba Funland and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Greg A. Weitzel, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Subject: Lease Agreement Idaho Falls Raceway at Noise Park For your consideration is a Lease Agreement with Snake River Stock Car Association (SRSCA) at Idaho Falls Raceway at Noise Park. This agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Department respectfully requests approval and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute said agreement with SRSCA for a five (5) year term. Councilmember Dingman recused herself from this item and left the Council dais. Councilmember Hally stated this agreement will allow the opportunity for revenue assistance with the operation of the raceway. Director Weitzel expressed his appreciation to the Snake River Stock Car Association and their numerous volunteers for their countless hours of service to the racetrack over the past few years. He indicated there are currently eight (8) races scheduled for the upcoming year. 5  MARCH 10, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Radford, seconded by Councilmember Hally, to approve the Lease Agreement with Snake River Stock Car Association and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Abstain – Councilmember Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried. Councilmember Dingman rejoined the Council dais. The Community Development Services Department submitted the following items for Council consideration: MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director Subject: Rezoning from M-1 to HC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 2.4 acres, NW¼, Section 13, T 2N, R 37E For consideration is the application for rezoning from M-1 to HC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, for M&B 2.4 acres, NW¼, Section 13, T 2N, R 37E. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its February 2, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all staff materials and presentation be entered into the record. Director Cramer appeared with the following presentation: Slide 1: Location of property in current zoning Slide 2: Aerial photo and vicinity map of property under consideration Slide 3: Additional aerial photo of site with surrounding land Slide 4: Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan Slide 5: Photo looking west across the north property line Slide 6: Photo looking southwest across the property Slide 7: Photo looking south down Foote Drive Slide 8: Photo looking north and across Foote Drive Director Cramer stated curb and gutter will be required where not already constructed. The HC-1 Zone requires a 20 foot-wide landscape strip with trees at 40 foot centers along all public streets. Mayor Casper requested any public comment. Kurt Rowland, 1331 Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Rowland stated this property will be used for storage units. He indicated landscaping and curb and gutter requirements will be met. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to approve the Rezoning Ordinance from M-1 to HC-1 for M&B 2.4 acres, NW¼, Section 13, T 2N, R 37E, 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 – Councilmembers Dingman, Smith, Ehardt, Hally, Radford. Nay – none. Motion carried. 6  MARCH 10, 2016 At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 305 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF M&B: 2.4 ACRES, NWl/4, SECTION 13, T 2N, R 37E, LOCATED GENERALLY NORTH OF GRANDVIEW DRIVE, WEST AND ADJACENT TO FOOTE DRIVE, SOUTH OF SAWTELLE STREET, AND EAST OF NORTH SKYLINE DRIVE, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM M-1 ZONE TO HC-1 ZONE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the rezoning from M-1 to HC-1 for M&B 2.4 acres, NW¼, Section 13, T 2N, R 37E, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Hally, Ehardt, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director Subject: Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Grandview Storage Units, Division No. 1 For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Grandview Storage Units, Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its February 2, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval. Director Cramer appeared with following presentation: Slide 1: Location of property in current zoning Slide 2: Aerial photo and vicinity map of property under consideration Slide 3: Photo of Final Plat It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Ehardt, to accept the Final Plat for Grandview Storage Units, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Smith, Hally, Dingman, Radford, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Ehardt, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Grandview Storage Units, Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Hally, Radford, Dingman, Smith, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director 7  MARCH 10, 2016 Subject: Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lorin C. Anderson, Division No. 1, 3rd Amended For consideration is the application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lorin C. Anderson, Division No. 1, 3rd Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its February 2, 2016, meeting and recommended denial by a 6-1 vote. The applicant has made adjustments to the proposed plan based on the discussion at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to resolve the concerns raised. Staff has reviewed the changes and feels they addressed most of the concerns raised and recommends consideration of approval of the proposed plan. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all staff materials and presentation be entered into the record. Director Cramer stated he received a citizen letter regarding this item but due to the timeliness of the letter, he was unable to submit the letter for public review. At the direction of the City Attorney, Director Cramer publicly read the letter as follows: Dated March 10, 2016 To Idaho Falls City Council: Project PUD 16-001 The planned unit development - St. Clair Townhouses - would not be a good development for the vacant lot between St. Clair Street and Woodruff Ave. These are the reasons why I feel this way: 1. St. Clair Street carries a lot of traffic now from the housing developments bordering it, also the apartment houses that border it. The corner of St. Clair and 17th Street is a nightmare. There are no turning lanes and often traffic is stacked up both ways on St. Clair because of the traffic light. I live in Jenny Lee development and use that corner often. Cars run that red light all the time and adding more cars because of this development would just add to the bad traffic situation of that corner. 2. Any street opening onto St. Clair Street and Woodruff Avenue from the planned development would add more cars coming onto those streets, especially Woodruff Avenue. It is hard enough getting onto it now and any development would make it worse. The office buildings on Woodruff Avenue also add traffic. 3. That open area is a welcome sight for our neighborhood, even as an empty lot. Crowding townhouses into that area would make for an unpleasant sight. The older home that sits on the edge of the lot facing St. Clair Street would be surrounded by townhouses and, I am sure, an unpleasant situation for the occupants of that home. Why not make that lot into a park for walkers or a playground for children to play in. We could certainly use it. 4. Developers only care about making money and care very little about the neighborhoods they build in. The apartment buildings that were built at the intersection of St. Clair Street and Woodruff were put there against the wishes of the neighborhood but were built anyway. The cars from those apartments are always parked along St. Clair St. They are unsightly and make for impossible snow removal. The same goes for the St. Clair apartments along St. Clair Street. The owner cares little for upkeep on the buildings and the yards. Respectfully Submitted, 8  MARCH 10, 2016 Linda R. Carlson 1425 Herring St. Idaho Falls, Idaho Director Cramer appeared with the following presentation: Slide 1: Location of the proposed PUD in current zoning Slide 2: Aerial photo and vicinity map of PUD under consideration Slide 3: Additional aerial photo of site with surrounding land uses Slide 4: Revised site plan Director Cramer reminded the Councilmembers that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) originally denied this request. He reviewed the revisions made by the applicant for consideration of approval of the PUD. He stated the applicant has repositioned structures on the south side to be located at a 25 feet setback from the current owners’ property line. As there was no fence, only a landscape buffer, the applicant is proposing a vinyl fence to surround the current property owner who is located within the proposed PUD. Director Cramer stated the P&Z Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the lack of parking for the PUD. The applicant has included parking lots for guests at three (3) locations and amenities have been included in the setbacks along the perimeter. Traffic generation and widening of St. Clair was also a concern. Director Cramer stated the widening of St. Clair is the responsibility of the City, not the applicant, and should not be included as the criteria for approval of this particular PUD. A traffic study was conducted for this project indicating St. Clair is already over-burdened, with peak hour vehicles to be 88 with approximately 300 trips per day. He stated the purpose of the traffic study is to provide information for developer costs. Slide 5: Photo of proposed townhouses Slide 6: Photo looking east across the property Slide 7: Photo looking south Slide 8: Photo looking north Slide 9: Sample photos submitted by applicant of similar projects Slide 10: Additional sample photos submitted by applicant of similar projects Slide 11: Photo of example of fencing material for current property owner Director Cramer stated the roads within the development would be private roads, therefore the property owner would be required to maintain the roads, including any snow removal. Mayor Casper requested any public comment. Blake Jolley, 985 N. Capital, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Jolley briefly reviewed the four (4) main concerns of the P&Z Commission and reiterated Director Cramer’s comments. Mr. Jolley stated a 6’ opaque fence will be installed around the current homeowners’ property as a buffer. He believes the proposed development will not cause any additional traffic issues. He stated, with regard to the parking concerns, the lease agreement states each tenant will only be allowed two (2) vehicles per unit and a management company will be enforcing the vehicle usage. He believes, through conversation with the City Economic Development staff, there is an immediate need for townhomes in the community. He indicated the irrigation canal in that area will not be affected. Ken Krivanak, 2185 St. Clair, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Krivanak stated his family has lived in this location since 1983 and many projects have been proposed for the land development in this proximity. He indicated he has been in discussion with Mr. Jolley regarding the parking and traffic concerns. He believes there will be additional vehicles above and beyond than has been discussed which could overflow onto St. Clair. He also believes the traffic study report has underestimated the significant impact on St. Clair. He indicated the developer may be overlooking the southwest boundary, where Mr. Krivanak resides, as there are currently no buffer plans for this area. 9  MARCH 10, 2016 Bruce Bjornson, 2015 St. Clair, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Bjornson’s property is located within the proposed development. He indicated there has been discussion regarding the fence surrounding his property and believes the 6-foot opaque fence is adequate although he would prefer a concrete fence to ensure stability. He stated this proposed development is more desirable than previously proposed higher density projects and he reluctantly supports this project. Cal Kunkle, Billings, Montana, appeared. Mr. Kunkle is the owner and developer of this property. He stated he has previously constructed six (6) similar projects of the proposed development and all have been well received. He reiterated Mr. Jolley’s statements of the revised site plan including the visitor parking concerns and number of vehicles allowed per unit. He indicated he would be more than willing to install a 6-foot fence along Mr. Krivanak’s property as a buffer. Mr. Jolley reappeared. He stated the PUD is attempting to address the concerns raised by the property owners within the vicinity while staying within City ordinance and believes the revised site plan has accomplished both factors. Director Cramer stated the traffic study was performed by JUB Engineering and reviewed by Kent Fugal, the City Engineer, per standards determined by the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO). He indicated, after further review of the study, the correct number of peak hour vehicles were 54 and overall trips per day were 576. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. General comments by Councilmembers followed with appreciation expressed to the developers for accommodating the neighbors’ concerns. Director Cramer stated the addition of the fence as a buffer on the southwest corner is not included in the revised plan and recommended Council include the addition of the fence in the potential motion of approval of the PUD, if so desired. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Radford, to approve the Planned Unit Development for Lorin C. Anderson, Division No. 1, 3rd Amended, with the condition of a 6- foot opaque fence, made of the same material as the adjacent residential fences, be placed on the first four (4) units in the southwest corner. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Lorin C. Anderson, Division No. 1, 3rd Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried. Update and Discussion of House Bill 572 (HB572), related to Urban Renewal: Mayor Casper stated after discussion at the March 7, 2016, Work Session, it was the intent of the Council to send a letter regarding HB572 to the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. She indicated due to further discussion of HB572 and recommendations from staff, the letter was not sent. Mayor Casper paraphrased communication from Seth Grigg, Executive Director of Association of Idaho Cities (AIC), with Mr. Grigg’s recommendation that messages be sent to the legislators highlighting the importance of Urban Renewal as a local economic tool. Mayor Casper indicated those particular messages have already been submitted. General comments followed. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded 10  MARCH 10, 2016 by Councilmember Ehardt, to not send the letter as approved at the March 7, 2016, Council Work Session. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Smith, Ehardt, Hally, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hally, seconded by Councilmember Dingman, to delegate any letter writing authority regarding HB572 to Director Cramer and Mayor Casper indicating Council support on such letter. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. and form into Executive Session which has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general. The motion also stated not to reconvene to Regular Session. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Radford, Smith, Hally, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried. The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Council Meeting (Executive Session), Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Annex Conference Room in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 9:39 p.m., pursuant to the provision of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general. There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilmember John B. Radford Councilmember David M. Smith Councilmember Thomas Hally Councilmember Barbara Ehardt Also present: Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director Randy Fife, City Attorney The meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m. _____________________________________ _______________________________________ CITY CLERK MAYOR 11