City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · August 25, 2016
Minutes
August 25, 2016
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Regular Council Meeting, Thursday, August 25, 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 David M. Smith
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember John B. Radford
Councilmember Barbara Ehardt
Councilmember Ed Marohn
Also present:
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
All available Department Directors
Mayor Casper invited Finn Marsden, a student at Mountain Valley Elementary School, 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.
Elizabeth Marsden, Idaho Falls, appeared. Ms. Marsden stated there is a lack of items for children in our
community. She believes the lack of water activities in Idaho Falls is a sad commentary. She would like the City to
improve the existing facility or construct a new facility to serve the children of Idaho Falls.
Malcolm Carnes, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Carnes believes there is an illegal use of residence in an R-1 zone. Mr.
Fife stated it would be inappropriate for Council to hear an item that is pending a current enforcement action.
Mayor Casper recommended alternative methods pending a legal action such as speaking directly with the
appropriate Department Director or Legal Services. She believes staff is possibly recommending changes in the
ordinance but Mr. Carnes should refrain from communication with Councilmembers.
Jerry Jayne, 1568 Lola Street, Idaho Falls, appeared. Mr. Jayne stated he has concerns regarding the Airshow as
there has been no public hearing. Mayor Casper indicated specific questions should be addressed to the Mayor’s
Office or directly to the Councilmembers. Mr. Jayne believes public comment should be allowed. He is not in favor
of the Airshow for various reasons and would prefer additional dialogue.
Consent Agenda Items:
The Police Department requested renewal of Idaho Falls School District #91 School Resource Officer (SRO)
Agreement.
Idaho Falls Power requested permission to Negotiate a Professional Services Contract with Guy Lund, PE.
The City Clerk requested approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2016 Council Work Session; July 14, 2016 Council
Meeting; July 18 and July 19, 2016 Council Budget Sessions.
The City Clerk requested approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Radford, to approve all items on the
Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers
Radford, Ehardt, Hally, Smith, Marohn, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried.
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Regular Agenda Items:
Municipal Services submitted the following items for Council consideration:
Subject: Bid IF-16-L, Integrated Security System
It is the recommendation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Departments to piggyback the General
Services Administration (GSA) Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35. The
vendor will furnish the required software and hardware required for the integrated security system upgrade project
for eighteen (18) city facility locations. The funding source for this project will be from the 2015/2016 General
Buildings and Water Division budgets.
Councilmember Marohn stated this is the third and final phase of the security system upgrade project.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to piggyback the GSA Contract
#GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35, for the integrated security system upgrade. Roll
call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Marohn, Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion
carried.
Subject: Bid Award IF-16-23, New Cab and Chassis for Public Works
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services and Public Works Departments to accept the lowest responsive,
responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho. The total bid award amount is $285,665.00,
including trade-in value for unit #33 of $8,000. Unit #33 will be replaced with a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis
along with a Henke Salt/Sand Spreader, Klein Water/Tank Flusher Unit and Swaploader Hook lift. The funding
source for this replacement equipment will be from the 2015/16 Municipal Equipment Replacement fund.
Councilmember Marohn indicated Unit #33 is a 1986 GMC flusher truck and registers more than 190,000 miles,
although the odometer is no longer operable. The 2017 Peterbilt will be used as a water vehicle as well as a sand
spreader during the winter months.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to accept the lowest responsive,
responsible bid from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho, in an amount of $285,665.00, for a 2017 Peterbilt
cab and chassis and related equipment. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Marohn, Hally,
Radford, Smith, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Write-Off of Unpaid Conservation Loans and Utility Accounts
Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power and Public Works respectfully request authorization to write off as
uncollectible all conservation loan and utility accounts determined as uncollectable identified below:
Conservation Loan Balances for years 2002,2008, 2011 - $13,207.69
Utility Account Balances for 2011 - $325,138.35
Councilmember Marohn stated the predominate criteria for write-offs has been an account within a four-year/five-
year period which can no longer be collected, the City’s contracted collections agency determines that the account
is uncollectable, and/or the account is in the name of a deceased person with no known estate.
This recommendation is in accordance with the City Service Delivery Account Write-Off Policy as developed by
Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works, and Legal Services. This policy embodies best practices for
requesting City Council review and approval for writing off uncollectible accounts.
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It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to authorize to write off
uncollectable Conservation Loan Balances in the amount of $13,207.69, and, Utility Account Balances in the
amount of $325,138.35. Municipal Director Pamela Alexander stated there is one (1) account from 2002.
Councilmember Marohn believes the new computer software will catch these older accounts. City Treasurer Kenny
McOmber stated this amount for write-offs represents one-half percent of the total collection rate, which is
currently at 99.5%. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Dingman, Radford, Marohn, Smith, Hally, Ehardt.
Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Bid Award IF-16-27, Aquatic Center Pump House
It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Parks and Recreation Departments to accept the lowest,
responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total bid award of
$61,700.00. The aquatic center pump house is part of a multi-phase project to replace the 15-year old hot tub that
has exceeded its useful life. This phase of the project will install an aquatic pump house to ensure hot tub
maintenance is within safety maintenance requirements and electrical code. The funding source for this equipment
will be from the 2015/16 Recreation Fund.
It was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to accept the lowest, responsive,
responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC, in an amount of $61,700.00, for Aquatic Center Pump House.
Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Ehardt, Smith, Marohn, Dingman, Hally. Nay – none.
Motion carried.
Community Development Services submitted the following items for Council consideration:
Subject: Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates,
Division No. 7, 1st Amended
For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards,
George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this
application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this
recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and Council for consideration.
Councilmember Dingman stated the property was previously annexed in 2008 and platted into a single lot
subdivision. The lot is now being divided into two (2) lots.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to accept the Final Plat for George
Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City
Clerk to sign said Final Plat. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Hally, Smith, Dingman, Ehardt, Marohn,
Radford. Nay – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st
Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye –
Councilmembers Smith, Hally, Radford, Dingman, Ehardt, Marohn. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards,
Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda)
For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application
at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this
recommendation.
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Mayor Casper opened the public hearing. She ordered all information presented be entered into the record.
Community Development Services Assistant Director Kerry Beutler appeared with the following:
Slide 1- Property under consideration in current zoning designations
Slide 2- Aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 3- Additional aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 4- Proposed layout for PUD
Assistant Director Beutler stated the PUD has been planned for 54 units. He indicated one of the trade-offs with the
PUD is to allow 25% open space. At least one (1) amenity is required for occupants. He stated a proposal to be
varied is a setback adjacent to the street to match the entire length of property. He indicated the applicant is
intending to plat each unit as separate lots to allow ownership.
Slide 5- Elevation drawings
Slide 6- Photo looking across the property
Slide 7- Photo looking down Saturn Avenue
Slide 8- Photo looking down Teton View Lane
Slide 9- Photo looking south along Saturn Avenue at current development
Assistant Director Beutler stated a retention pond will be developed as a park for neighborhood. He indicated there
will be two (2) access points and he is not currently aware of any plans to connect/finish the road.
Mayor Casper requested any public comments.
Steve Ellsworth, Ellsworth Associates, appeared. Mr. Ellsworth indicated Assistant Director Beutler has reviewed
all information. Mr. Ellsworth stated at the time of development he was unaware of plans for a park.
Jerry Jayne, 1568 Lola Street, appeared. Mr. Jayne stated he frequently walks along Saturn Avenue and is hoping
sidewalks will be available. He has suggested a location for a park to Parks and Recreation Director Greg Weitzel
and is hopeful the developments could be compatible. He expressed his concern for the safety of the neighborhood
children.
Assistant Director Beutler stated a sidewalk is required for construction.
Mayor Casper closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Planned Unit
Development for Saturn Park Townhomes. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Marohn, Dingman, Ehardt,
Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes, and
give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers
Smith, Hally, Dingman, Radford, Ehardt, Marohn. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Development Agreement, Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Saturn
Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda)
For consideration is the application for a Development Agreement, Final Plat, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application
at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this
recommendation.
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It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Development
Agreement for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Hally, Marohn, Radford, Dingman, Smith,
Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Final Plat for
Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final
Plat. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Ehardt, Hally, Smith, Marohn, Dingman. Nay – none.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization
for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Marohn, Dingman,
Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance, and
Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock Development
For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning
Ordinance and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock
development. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and
recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with these recommendations.
Mayor Casper opened the public hearing. She ordered all information presented be entered into the record.
Assistant Director Beutler appeared with the following:
Slide 1- Property under consideration in current zoning designations
Slide 2- Aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 3- Additional aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 4- Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Slide 5- Photo looking south across property
Slide 6- Photo looking north along Rhonda Avenue
Assistant Director Beutler stated a typical curb is not required due to the large lot size. The intent after annexation
is to plat the property into larger residential lots.
Mayor Casper requested any public comments.
Wendy Schreave, Franklin Road in Nampa, Idaho, appeared. She stated the applicant is proposing RP-A zoning
from the R-1 zoning due to the larger lot sizes.
Mayor Casper closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Ordinance
annexing Castlerock development, 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,
Radford, Marohn, Smith, Hally, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only:
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ORDINANCE NO. 3083
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS; DESCRIBING SUCH
LANDS; AMENDING THE CITY MAP; ASSIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY WITH THE
APPROPRIATE COUNTY AND STATE AUTHORITIES; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY,
PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation for Castlerock development, and give authorization
for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Ehardt,
Smith, Marohn, Dingman, Hally. Nay – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Ordinance
assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for
Castlerock development as RP-A (Residence Park Zone), under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete
and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary, that the Comprehensive Plan be
amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation,
zoning, and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the
Planning Office. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Hally, Smith, Dingman, Ehardt, Marohn, Radford.
Nay – none. Motion carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3084
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 11.146 ACRES
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS A AND B OF THIS ORDINANCE AS RP-A ZONE; AND PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of RP-A Zone for Castlerock development, and
give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers
Smith, Hally, Radford, Dingman, Ehardt, Marohn. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Subject: Public Hearing – Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2
For consideration is the application for Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of
Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning
Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by a 4-1 vote.
Staff concurs with this recommendation but does agree with concerns raised by the dissenting voter.
Mayor Casper opened the public hearing. She ordered all information presented be entered into the record.
Assistant Director Beutler appeared with the following:
Slide 1- Property under consideration in current zoning
Slide 2- Aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 3- Additional aerial photo of property under consideration, including the current structure
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Assistant Director Beutler stated the request for the zoning change is to allow an auto body shop. He indicated the
current building would assist the property owners with the intended use as the CC-1 zone is less restrictive.
Slide 4- Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Assistant Director Beutler stated landscaping is not required for CC-1 zone, although the applicant indicated
landscaping may occur. Due to the change of use the parking lot standards will require some landscaping.
Kevin Young, co-owner of Young Auto Body, appeared. Mr. Young stated he did not want to move forward in the
current industrial zone. He indicated the property has been vacant for approximate three (3) years and he would like
to make use of vacant property. He stated there are current issues with the property which have been addressed with
City staff. Mr. Fife stated landscaping is irrelevant and should not be considered with council deliberations.
Mayor Casper closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Rezoning
Ordinance, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 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 –
Councilmembers Dingman, Smith, Marohn, Ehardt, Hally. Nay – Councilmember Radford. Motion carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3085
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, EAGLE RIDGE DIVISION
NO. 2 AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM C-1 ZONE TO CC-1 ZONE; AND
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the rezoning of Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, and
give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers
Marohn, Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Smith. Nay – Councilmember Radford. Motion carried.
Subject: Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance,
and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails Development
For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning
Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails
development. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016 meeting and
recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation.
Mayor Casper opened the public hearing. She ordered all information presented be entered into the record.
Assistant Director Beutler appeared with the following:
Slide 1- Property under consideration in current zoning
Slide 2- Aerial photo of property under consideration
Slide 3- Additional aerial photo of property under consideration indicating two (2) zone requests
Assistant Director Beutler stated the applicant is requesting two (2) zones to allow mixed housing; R-1 on the east
side of property adjacent to County/State properties and R-2 on the west side adjacent to commercial office-type
buildings and high density townhomes.
Slide 4- Additional aerial photo of property under consideration
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Slide 5- Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Slide 6- Photo looking north of property
Slide 7- Photo looking west toward multi-family and commercial development
Slide 8- Photo looking down Pancheri Right-of-Way
Slide 9- Photo looking at existing tree line along the east property line
Mayor Casper requested any public comments.
Blake Jolley, Connect Engineering, appeared. Mr. Jolley stated Assistant Director Beutler presented all information
and reiterated the multi-zone requests.
Mayor Casper closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Ordinance
annexing Linden Trails development, 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 Hally,
Marohn, Radford, Dingman, Smith, Ehardt. Nay – none. Motion carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3086
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS; DESCRIBING SUCH
LANDS; AMENDING THE CITY MAP; ASSIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY WITH THE
APPROPRIATE COUNTY AND STATE AUTHORITIES; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY,
PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation for Linden Trails development, and give
authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers
Ehardt, Radford, Smith, Marohn, Dingman, Hally. Nay – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Ordinance
assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and establishing the initial zoning for
Linden Trails development as R-1 and R-2 Zones (Residence Zones), under the suspension of the rules requiring
three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary, that the Comprehensive
Plan be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said
annexation, zoning, and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps
located in the Planning Office. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Radford, Ehardt, Hally, Smith,
Marohn, Dingman. Nay – none. Motion carried.
At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 3087
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 39.415 ACRES
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS A AND B OF THIS ORDINANCE AS R-1 AND R-2 ZONES; AND PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
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It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the Reasoned
Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2 Residence Zones for Linden
Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Roll call as follows:
Aye – Councilmembers Marohn, Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Radford, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Hally, seconded by Councilmember Marohn,
that the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m. which motion passed following a unanimous vote.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, August 25, 2016
7:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
680 Park Avenue
Idaho Falls, Id 83402
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made upon passage of a motion that states the reason for the amendment and the good faith reason that the Agenda
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at 612-8323 as soon as possible and they will make an effort to accommodate your needs.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Comment. Members of the public are invited to address the City Council regarding matters
that are not on the Agenda or already noticed for a public hearing. When you address the Council, please state
your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. 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 your comments may be made later in the meeting, she will let you
know when you may make your comments. Please note that matters currently pending before the Planning
Commission or Board of Adjustment which may be the subject of a pending enforcement action, or which are
relative to a City personnel matter are not suitable for public comment.
4. Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member
of the Council for separate consideration.
A. Item from the Police Department:
1) Renewal of Idaho Falls School District #91 School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement
B. Item from Idaho Falls Power:
1) Permission to Negotiate a Professional Services Contract with Guy Lund, PE
C. Items from the City Clerk:
1) Approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2016, Council Work Session, July 14, 2016, Council
Meeting, July 18 and July 19, 2016, Council Budget Sessions.
2) Approval of License Applications, all carrying the required approvals.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve all items on the Consent Agenda according to the
recommendations presented.
5. Regular Agenda.
A. Municipal Services
1) Bid IF-16-L, Integrated Security System: It is the recommendation of the Public Works and
Municipal Services Departments to piggyback the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract
#GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in the amount of $61,873.35. The vendor will furnish the
required software and hardware required for the integrated security system upgrade project for
eighteen (18) city facility locations. The funding source for this project will be from the 2015/2016
General Buildings and Water Division budgets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To piggyback the GSA Contract #GS-35F-0284U with Compunet, Inc. in
the amount of $61,873.35, for the integrated security system upgrade (or take other action
deemed appropriate).
2) Bid Award IF-16-23, New Cab and Chassis for Public Works: It is the recommendation of the
Municipal Services and Public Works Departments to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid
from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Nampa, Idaho. The total bid award amount is $285,665.00,
including trade-in value for unit #33 of $8,000. Unit #33 will be replaced with a 2017 Peterbilt cab
and chassis along with a Henke Salt/Sand Spreader, Klein Water/Tank Flusher Unit and Swaploader
Hook lift. The funding source for this replacement equipment will be from the 2015/16 Municipal
Equipment Replacement fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Cobalt Truck
Equipment of Nampa, Idaho, in an amount of $285,665.00, for a 2017 Peterbilt cab and chassis and
related equipment (or take other action deemed appropriate).
3) Write-Off of Unpaid Conservation Loans and Utility Accounts: Municipal Services, Idaho Falls
Power and Public Works respectfully request authorization to write off as uncollectible all
conservation loan and utility accounts determined as uncollectable identified below:
Conservation Loan Balances for years 2002,2008, 2011 - $13,207.69
• Utility Account Balances for 2011 - $325,138.35
This recommendation is in accordance with the City Service Delivery Account Write-Off Policy as
developed by Municipal Services, Idaho Falls Power, Public Works, and Legal Services. This policy
embodies best practices for requesting City Council review and approval for writing off
uncollectible accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To authorize to write off uncollectable Conservation Loan Balances in
the amount of $13,207.69, and, Utility Account Balances in the amount of $325,138.35 (or take
other action deemed appropriate).
4) Bid Award IF-16-27, Aquatic Center Pump House: It is the recommendation of Municipal
Services and the Parks and Recreation Departments to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible
bid from Alan Clark Construction, LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total bid award of $61,700.00. The
aquatic center pump house is part of a multi-phase project to replace the 15-year old hot tub that
has exceeded its useful life. The funding source for this equipment will be from the 2015/16
Recreation Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark
Construction, LLC, in an amount of $61,700.00, for Aquatic Center Pump House (or take other
action deemed appropriate).
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B. Community Development Services
1) Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington
Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and
Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, George Washington Estates, Division No.
7, 1st Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19,
2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this
recommendation. This item is now being submitted to the Mayor and Council for consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To accept the Final Plat for George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 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 George Washington Estates, Division No. 7, 1st Amended, and give authorization for the
Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
2) Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria
and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the
application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and
Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this
application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff
concurs with this recommendation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes.
b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned
Unit Development for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to
execute the necessary documents.
3) Development Agreement, Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and
Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes (recessed from a prior agenda): For consideration is the
application for a Development Agreement, Final Plat, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria
and Standards, Saturn Park Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this
application at its June 7, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff
concurs with this recommendation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To approve the Development Agreement for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.
b. To approve the Final Plat for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the
Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat.
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c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat
for Saturn Park Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents.
4) Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning
Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for
Castlerock Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation
Ordinance, Initial Zoning of RP-A, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria
and Standards, M&B: 11.146 acres for Castlerock development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval by
unanimous vote. Staff concurs with these recommendations.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Castlerock development, under the suspension of the
rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and
published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read
by title, or reject the Ordinance).
b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation
for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents.
c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density
Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Castlerock development as RP-A
(Residence Park Zone), under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and
separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the
Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance), that the
Comprehensive Plan be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City
Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, zoning, and amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning
Office.
d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial
Zoning of RP-A Zone for Castlerock development, and give authorization for the Mayor to
execute the necessary documents.
5) Public Hearing – Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of
Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2: For consideration is
the application for Rezone from C-1 to CC-1, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of
Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016, meeting and recommended
approval by a 4-1 vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation but does agree with concerns
raised by the dissenting voter.
RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To approve the Rezoning Ordinance, Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, under the
suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read
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by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that
it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance).
b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the rezoning of
Lot 2, Block 1, Eagle Ridge Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute
the necessary documents.
6) Public Hearing – Annexation, Annexation Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning
Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for
Linden Trails Development: For consideration is the application for Annexation, Annexation
Ordinance, Initial Zoning of R-1 and R-2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, M&B: 38.851 acres for Linden Trails development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission considered this application at its July 19, 2016 meeting and recommended approval
by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION ACTIONS: (in sequential order)
a. To approve the Ordinance annexing Linden Trails development, under the suspension of
the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and
published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read
by title, or reject the Ordinance).
b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation
for Linden Trails development, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents.
c. To approve the Ordinance assigning a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density
Residential and establishing the initial zoning for Linden Trails development as R-1 and R-2
Zones (Residence Zones), under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and
separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the
Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance), that the
Comprehensive Plan be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City
Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, zoning, and amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning
Office.
d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial
Zoning of R-1 and R-2 Residence Zones for Linden Trails development, and give
authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
6. Motion to Adjourn.
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