City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · January 9, 2017
Minutes
January 9, 2017
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Council Meeting (Council Work Session), Monday,
January 9, 2017, in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls,
Idaho at 1:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember Barbara Ehardt
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Councilmember David M. Smith
Councilmember Ed Marohn (by telephone)
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Absent:
Councilmember John B. Radford
Also present:
Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
Kerry Beutler, Community Development Services Assistant Director
Kerry Hammon, Public Information Officer
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 1:00 with the following items:
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to receive recommendations from
the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA), and, accept Sister
Cities and Civic Auditorium Committee meeting minutes. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Marohn,
Dingman, Ehardt, Hally, Smith. Nay – none. Motion carried.
City Council Reports:
Councilmember Hally had no items to report.
Councilmember Smith believes there may be several road repairs necessary in the spring due to this season’s
weather.
Councilmember Ehardt informed the Council that the bid opening for the Hitt Road and 17th Street intersection
project will occur on January 18.
Councilmember Dingman stated January 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and expressed her sincere
gratitude toward the numerous law enforcement officers in the community.
Councilmember Marohn had no items to report.
Mayor’s Report, Calendar Items, and Announcements:
January 12, Chamber of Commerce annual meeting
January 12, Council Meeting, including State of the City Address followed by service pin awards presentation
January 13, BMPO (Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization) meeting
January 16, Human Rights Day, City offices closed
January 23, Council Work Session
January 24, Special Council Meeting, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) Board Meeting
January 26, City Officials Day in Boise
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Mayor Casper indicated employees may be utilized in various locations for assistance of the eclipse events
occurring in August 2017.
Mayor Casper briefly reviewed the new snow removal policy, stating 12 lane miles had been converted to plowed
snow (to the sides of streets) versus full snow removal. This particular policy change has caused frustration with
several residents. She indicated those areas are now receiving the same level of services as similar areas. She stated
in excess of $400,000, from the General Fund, has been expended for snow removal. Director Fredericksen stated
overtime costs for City staff have not been finalized during this unprecedented snow season. Councilmember
Ehardt suggested a snow removal budget, which can be rolled to consecutive years, be considered during the
upcoming budget process. Mayor Casper concurred.
Mayor Casper distributed the budget calendar.
Discussion – Consent Agenda Content:
Mayor Casper believes routine items, such as Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) contract amendments, and
bid awards, with the exception of contested awards or large-scale, highly-complex bids could be placed on the
Consent Agenda. She indicated individual Department Directors, with assistance from their department liaison,
would make the decision regarding Consent Agenda items. She reminded the Council that any item could still be
removed from the Consent Agent to the Regular Agenda if needed. General brief discussion followed. It was
consensus of the Council to include routine items on the Consent Agenda.
Discussion – Letter of Support:
Mayor Casper stated the INL (Idaho National Laboratory) has proposed two (2) new buildings along University
Boulevard. She indicated the construction of these buildings are contingent upon the State legislators approving the
funding methodology. Mayor Casper requested review and approval of Councilmembers for the Letter of Support.
After brief review and discussion, there was consensus to include all Councilmembers’ names/signatures on the
Letter of Support.
Household Definition Ordinance Discussion:
Mayor Casper stated there has been extensive feedback from the community regarding the definition of household
and she believes key issues need to be addressed. Director Cramer stated due to an enforcement issue in 2016,
Community Development Services (CDS) realized the household definition was vague and any potential violation
may not have stood up in court. He believes the best option is to address the code, stating the Code Enforcement
Officers have received several additional complaints. He indicated Assistant Director Beutler has spent a
tremendous amount of time researching other cities and city codes and upon conclusion found two (2) main
categories: other cities have definitions similar to Idaho Falls, or, cities regulate unrelated people with a ‘number’.
Director Cramer stated the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission recommended a base number of three (3)
unrelated individuals while CDS has attempted a base number of four (4) unrelated people. He believes finding the
‘right’ number is almost impossible and also believes the section referring to unrelated people living together has
caused the most controversy. He stated staff has spent numerous hours in public hearings and meetings, phone
calls, and emails addressing this item. He believes the purpose of an ordinance change would be to better define a
household and its characteristics. Director Cramer stated this item was not included on CDS list of priorities for the
upcoming year and believes, due to the time constraints, other higher-priority items need to be addressed at this
time. This particular ordinance does not address short-term rentals and indicated if discussion of short-term rentals
began at this time the earliest an ordinance would be available would be April 2017. He believes discussion of both
issues (household definition and short-term rentals) at the same time is unworkable. He recommended household
definition be set aside for now and re-discussion to occur when it becomes a priority although the current City Code
would need to be enforced as it currently specifies. Councilmember Hally believes the ordinance should be left as
is. Councilmember Marohn concurred. He believes CDS should concentrate on what can be enforced.
Councilmember Ehardt believes current ordinances can address other issues. Councilmember Dingman reiterated
short-term rentals and household definitions are separate discussion items. Councilmember Smith believes short-
term rental definition may need addressed prior to household definitions. After brief discussion, it was consensus of
the Council to postpone this item.
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There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, to
move into Executive Session which has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(c)
To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned
by a public agency, and, not reconvene into regular Work Session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Roll
call as follows: Aye – Councilmembers Ehardt, Marohn, Hally, Smith, Dingman. None – nay. Motion carried.
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Council Meeting (Executive Session), Monday, January
9, 2017, in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at
2:11 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember Barbara Ehardt
Councilmember Ed Marohn (by telephone)
Councilmember David M. Smith
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Absent:
Councilmember John B. Radford
Also present:
Ryan Tew, Human Resources Director
Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director
Randy Fife, City Attorney
The Executive Session has been called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(c) To conduct
deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public
agency.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Agenda
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Director
January 5, 2017
January 3, 2017, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the January 3, 2017 meeting.
1. PUD16-006: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Valencia Townhomes. Generally south of E
Sunnyside Rd., west of S 25th E, north of E 49th S and east of Washington Pkwy.
Recommended with the following conditions:
1. The Traffic Impact Study is approved by the City Engineer.
2. The project will construct all improvements to public or private roads as required by the City
Engineer.
3. A sidewalk shall be provided on at least one side of all private roads within the development.
2. RZON16-006: REZONE. Jackson Store from R-3A to C-1. North and adjacent to W. Broadway,
East and adjacent to Moonlite Dr., West of Buckboard Ln., and South of Plaza St.
Recommended approval.
3. PLAT16-038: FINAL PLAT. Valencia Park Addition, Division No. 2 Generally south of E
Sunnyside Rd., west of S 25th E, north of E 49th S and east of Washington Pkwy.
Recommended approval.
4. PLAT16-039: FINAL PLAT. Linden Trails Addition Division No. 2. Generally south of Broadway,
west of S Bellin Rd., north of Pancheri Dr. and east of S Old Butte Rd.
Recommended approval.
5. PLAT16-040: FINAL PLAT. Linden Trails Addition Division 3. Generally south of Broadway, west
of S Bellin Rd., north of Pancheri Dr. and east of S Old Butte Rd.
Recommended approval.
6. PLAT16-041: FINAL PLAT. Linden Trails Addition Division 4. Generally south of Broadway, west
of S Bellin Rd., north of Pancheri Dr. and east of S Old Butte Rd.
Recommended approval.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and
Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
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Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting
November 2, 2016
Kendra Peck Karen Finnigan Brennan Corbridge
David Eaton Whitney St. Michel Tate Corbridge
Katie Eaton May Chaffin Garrett Corbridge
Mario Estrada Mario Estrada ll Rachel Cebull
Wendy Boring Nathan Peck Anna St. Michel
Jackie Corbridge Dallin Peck Kylie Eaton
Peter Cebull Nicholas Cebull Victoria Estrada
Melinda Cebull Maggie Boring
Calendar of events
November 5 - Bento Box Sales
November 14- Next Student Meeting
January 4 - Next Business Meeting
No December Meetings
Minutes approved from October meeting
1st Rachel Cebull
2nd – David Eaton
Melinda expressed gratitude to all who helped with the dinner for the adult delegation.
We spent a few minutes introducing ourselves because there were new members.
Treasurer Report
Total - $4,372.32
Increase of $190.06
$70 Donations
$120 Membership Fees
$.06 Dividend
Bento Box Sales
1575 N. Skyline Dr.
Sign-up was passed around
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. shift Mario Estrada ll Peter Cebull
Garrett Corbridge Nathan Peck Rachel Cebull
Tate Corbridge Dallin Peck Julia Peck
Brennan Corbridge Kendra Peck
Whitney St. Michel Added by text
Anna St. Michel Melinda Cebull
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. shift Elly Finnigan Maggie Boring
Katie Eaton Nicholas Cebull Elliot Boring
Kylie Eaton Karen Finnigan
The Japanese leaders have asked us to put together a list of all members by next week
Kendra and Peter and Melinda will get that put together.
November Student Meeting
Ideas – Early Christmas Party
Everyone brings a Christmas treat to share
Everyone brings a wallet sized picture
Students can bring typed up information about themselves
Students can bring typed up information about favorite Christmas traditions
Students can wear an ugly sweater – optional
Students need to bring Christmas cards – you can do personal cards for your host family or for students
you have hosted – bring extra cards so we can fill out the rest at the meeting so no Japanese students
are left out.
We will take a group picture at the next meeting to send with the cards – if you wish you can bring an
ornament or decoration. We will take a picture to send.
Kendra will bring some Christmas Decorations for a backdrop for the picture.
Officer Elections
Adults
President – Katie Eaton (David Eaton) Treasurer – Peter Cebull
Vice President – Whitney St. Michel Student Advisor – Possibly Melinda unless
Secretary – Kendra Peck someone else wants to do it
Historian – Wendy Boring
Students
President – Mario Estrada ll
Vice President – Nicholas Cebull
Secretary – Dallin Peck
Treats and gifts from Japan were distributed to the students
Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting
November 14, 2016
Attendees:
Wendy Boring Kylie Eaton Jacobi Retallic
Maggie Boring Katie Eaton Laurie Retallic
Elliot Boring David Eaton Rebecca Smith
Max Benjamin Mario Estrada Whitney St. Michel
Melinda Cebull Victoria Estrada Ian St. Michel
Rachel Cebull Alexia Lords Anna St.Michel
Nicholas Cebull Julia Peck Stephanie Van Ausdeln
Tate Corbridge Dallin Peck Vannessa Villasenor
Garrett Corbridge Kendra Peck
Brennan Corbridge Nathan Peck
Jackie Corbridge
Meeting Items:
Went over how to write out Merry Christmas---(メリ クリスマス）
Discussed Hiragana
Briefly touched on Katakana
Discussed how to say my name is and I like
o My name is _______=watashino namae wa ________ desu
o I like (noun)= watashi wa (noun) ga suki desu
o I like (verb)= watashi wa (verb) no ga suki desu
Each student selected names of Japanese students and wrote Christmas cards to them.
Students wrote information about themselves and put them in an Advent calendar for the
Japanese
Rachel helped students who wanted to write cards in Hiragana
Took a group photo of the students to send to Japan
Enjoyed Christmas treats brought by members.
Hiragana chart is below:
Section 10-3-3, Definitions, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Idaho Falls DWELLING: A building or
portion thereof, containing one or more dwelling units. The term dwelling does not include hotel, motel, bed and
breakfast, boarding or lodging or rooming house, rest home or recreational vehicle as defined in this Zoning Code.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY: A detached dwelling unit designed for or occupied exclusively by one (1) household .
DWELLING UNIT: One (1) or more rooms in a building permitted and constructed to be occupied by one (1) household
for residence purposes and having one (1) kitchen or set of cooking facilities.
FAMILY: See Household.
HOUSEHOLD: Only one (1) of the following groups of individuals shall together occupy a dwelling unit at any time.
a. One (1) or more related adult persons residing in a dwelling as a single housekeeping unit.
b. One (1) or more related adult persons and not more than two (2) one (1) additional unrelated adult persons
residing in a dwelling as part of the same single housekeeping unit.
c. Not more than four (4) three (3) unrelated adult persons residing together in a dwelling unit as a single
housekeeping unit.
d. Group residence as defined in Idaho Code 67-6531.
e. For purposes of this “household” definition:
(1) “related” shall mean persons related by blood (to the second degree of consanguinity), marriage or legal
adoption, or legally authorized custodial relationship.
(2) “single housekeeping unit” shall mean that all occupants of the dwelling unit enjoy a common right to use
the entire dwelling, regardless of non-contractual arrangements among occupants or with the property
owner to designate certain areas of the dwelling unit as individual sleeping spaces, and where such
occupants share household living arrangements, including, but not limited to, rental or mortgage payments,
utility payments, groceries, chores, maintenance of the premises, and common sanitary, living, and cooking
supplies and facilities.
(3) “household” shall not mean any club, lodge, bed and breakfast inn, boarding house, lodging house, rooming
house, or similar use or organization or where the occupant’s relationship is created through contract with
each other or a non-resident property owner.
(4) There shall be no more than one (1) household per dwelling unit, unless otherwise permitted by this Code.
(5) Dependent children, eighteen (18) years or younger, of any individual in the household shall be excluded in
calculating the number of unrelated persons within a household.
BOARDING HOUSE/LODGING HOUSE/ROOMING HOUSE: A building other than a bed and breakfast, hotel, or motel
where meals or rooms for sleeping accommodations are provided for thirty (30) days or more for compensation for up
to twelve (12) adults residing together.
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