City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · April 23, 2018
Minutes
April 23, 2018
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Council Work Session), Monday, April 23, 2018,
in the Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember Jim Francis
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilmember Shelly Smede
Councilmember Jim Freeman
Councilmember John Radford (arrived at 3:03 p.m.)
Absent:
Councilmember Thomas Hally
Also present:
Kerry Beutler, Community Development Services Assistant Director
Lisa Farris, Grants Administrator
Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director
Bruce Young, Accountant II
Chad Ranstrom, Moreton & Company
Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director
Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Rob Harris, Holden Kidwell Hahn & Crapo, PLLC
Ryan Tew, Human Resources Director
AJ Argyle, American Insurance
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Bud Cranor, Public Information Officer
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. with the following:
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilmember Smede, seconded by Councilmember Dingman, to receive recommendations from
the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA). Roll call as follows:
Aye – Councilmembers Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Radford, Smede. Nay – none. Motion carried.
Calendar, Announcements and Reports:
Mayor Casper briefly updated the Council on the Airport Director position. She then reviewed the calendar as follows:
April 24, Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) Spring District Meeting
April 26, City Council Meeting
April 27, Arbor Day, the City will recognize Arbor Day on May 8; City-wide budget priorities discussion with
department directors
April 29, Earth Day activities; Workers Memorial Day
May 7, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) Media Day
DARE graduations will be held in the following weeks
October 5, Policeman’s Ball – Save the Date
Mayor Casper briefly reviewed discussions from her recent attendance at the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA)
meetings regarding Department of Energy (DOE) issues.
Liaison Reports and Concerns:
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Councilmember Dingman stated the month of May is National Bike Month, a variety of events will be occurring. She
also stated the groundbreaking event and ceremony for the Maeck Education Center will be May 10.
Councilmember Radford commended IFP for the downtown lighting project.
Councilmember Freeman recognized the Water Conservation information recently distributed in the monthly utility
bill. He stated the Pinecrest Golf Course pathway is progressing and, construction work is occurring on Elm Street
(including Well 1) and Well 18.
Councilmember Smede stated the Bonneville County Library District is finalizing the contract for the Idaho Falls
Library Board review. She also stated Community Development Services Department staff is currently attending a
planning conference, information received will be forthcoming.
Councilmember Francis stated seven (7) recruits recently graduated from the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD).
He also stated the writing of a Police Department Personnel Manual has begun.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Overview and Process:
Ms. Farris stated due to the approval of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding, current
projects will continue. She reviewed the CDBG process:
May 10, 2018, Public Hearing at City Council Meeting
Ms. Farris stated the number of applicants has been reduced from previous years.
May 11-June 10, 2018, 30-day public comment period
June 11, 2018, final projects and activities selected at City Council Work Session
June 14, 2018, Resolution at City Council Meeting to adopt the FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan
June 18, 2018, FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD for approval
July/August 2018, HUD approves the FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan and allocation is sent
August/September 2018, approved projects/activities may commit funding once the City completes
environmental review, and applicable signed agreements
Ms. Farris indicated CDBG has received a significant increase, therefore all applicants should receive grant funding.
Hydroelectric Property Insurance Review:
Mr. Ranstrom stated this insurance policy is specifically for hydroelectric facilities. Coverage Summary includes: the
City purchases property insurance for the hydroelectric facilities; $100m loss limit per occurrence; includes coverage
for damage arising out of earthquake, flood, and terrorism; and, deductible is $250,000 except for flood (3% of total
insured values or minimum $500,000).
Mr. Ranstrom reviewed the policy structure with the various insurance companies, including Landmark and Insurance
Company of the West; Aspen and Essex; and, Starr Tech. He reviewed the amounts of insurance coverage by each
company. Mr. Ranstrom reviewed the historical values and premiums for the previous five (5) years. He noted in
2015-2016, $50m was added in excess earthquake and flood coverage. The amount for 2018-2019 includes a
mandatory $7,625 engineering fee that was waived in the previous year. Mr. Ranstrom stated values are reviewed on
an annual basis by IFP staff and conversations with IFP are ongoing. He indicated IFP is in agreement with the policy.
Brief discussion followed regarding the insurance policy budget for IFP. Mr. Ranstrom stated this coverage is
concentrated to the facility locations. Director Alexander stated the current policy expires April 29. This item will be
included on the April 26 Council Meeting agenda.
Piranhas Swim Team Debt Request Discussion:
Director Alexander stated the Piranhas Swim Team, a non-profit organization, has approached the City to write-off
the account balance owed of $16,919.97 for Aquatic Center usage. The write-off request represents four (4) months
of non-payment. Director Alexander indicated the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department reviewed the financial
documents and believes there are no viable financial resources to pay the debt. She believes the two (2) options are
to assign the debt to a collection agency or to formally write-off the balance. Councilmember Smede questioned the
debt history, as being as a parent to a swimmer, she stated all swim fees were required up front or there would be no
participation. Councilmember Dingman believes the debt represents several months of swim fees not billed in the 30-
day timeframe by the P&R department. Director Weitzel reviewed the billing history. He stated the swim team, as a
30-year swim team, repeatedly indicated they would pay the fees. He indicated the lack of payment has directly
affected the Recreation Fund. Director Weitzel stated per the Controller's Office recommendation, the swim team
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financial account was reviewed, there were no obvious discrepancies. He also stated discussion has occurred
regarding a policy similar to the internal utility payment policy, if payment is not made within the designated time
frame, the use will not be allowed. He believes this policy is a move in the right direction to prevent a similar
occurrence. He expressed his frustration for non-payment to the City. It was noted the Piranhas Swim Team has since
dissolved. Discussion followed including the possibility for the board members to perform in-kind services to help
with the debt payment. Mr. Fife indicated the City agreement would need reviewed. Councilmember Francis believes
there should be a middle ground for payment. Director Alexander indicated non-payment will cause a deficit to the
Recreation Fund which may delay any current anticipated projects. She also indicated the financial action needs
resolved as soon as possible. Director Weitzel stated the Piranhas have been a good partner for several years,
including their assistance with grants and purchase of equipment. Councilmember Freeman believes the swim team
provided a valuable service for ~30 years, he is in favor of a write-off as he does not believe there is intent with the
non-payment. Brief discussion followed regarding insurance, a policy, and the responsibility for the debt.
Councilmember Dingman is not in favor of an individual liability action. Councilmember Smede concurred.
Councilmember Radford believes a prepayment method may solve this issue. Director Alexander indicated inter-
departmental committees have been established to help with these types of issues. Additional discussion and
comments followed. This item will be included on a future Council Meeting agenda.
Water Mitigation Measures Update:
Director Fredericksen stated the City has the potential each year for senior water users to make a water call which
could then require curtailment of water. He stated a long-term mitigation plan has been discussed over the course of
several years with the assistance of Mr. Harris. Director Fredericksen is hopeful two (2) agreements can be solidified
in the coming year, including the City’s annual mitigation method as well as cities allocation amount.
Mr. Harris briefly reviewed the term sheet presented at the January 19, 2018 Work Session, stating the Idaho Ground
Water Appropriators (IGWA) have agreed to the language – “During the term of this settlement agreement, IGWA
waives its ability to assert a delivery call requesting priority administration against the Cities based on any of IGWA’s
and/or its member ground water districts’ spring water rights.” He reiterated this is a long-term mitigation plan. Mr.
Harris reviewed the annual water rights priority process, stating the challenge is recognizing the anticipated water
supply for the City. He stated through negotiations, 7,650 acre feet of water will be provided to the service water
coalition on an annual basis. This amount will be provided to all participating cities. He stated there are currently 16
represented cities, which have submitted pleadings before the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) to have
the mitigation plan approved. The mitigation plan is structured so other cities could also join in. The more cities that
join in, the obligation would decrease from the 7,650 acre fee. Brief discussion followed regarding the cities involved
and the potential cities. Mr. Harris noted a provision states if the IGWA obligation exceeds 340,000 acre feet, the
mitigation would increase to 9,640 acre feet per year. He stated this is a 35-year agreement which provides a term for
certainty and allows cities to develop additional water up to 120,000 acre feet on a five-year average. Mr. Harris
stated, per the agreement, all cities which divert water will be provided an opportunity to participate in this settlement
agreement. The term for participation is undecided at this point. He stated the term sheet is a set of provisions for the
framework and the actual agreement is in the process of being drafted. Brief comments followed.
Mr. Harris stated there will be no water mitigation in 2018 by the order of IDWR. He indicated this item could be
revisited in July if the water supply shuts off, although this is unlikely due to the current snow pack.
Mr. Harris stated discussion needs to occur regarding how to allocate the amount of water between cities. He believes
a portion should be based on the City’s pumping and a portion based on priority rights. He prefers an intra-City
agreement for allocation of the 7,650 acre feet. He indicated this obligation amount is recalculated every year. Mr.
Harris reminded the Council, per the IGWA settlement agreement, the cities are not tied to the sentinel wells. He also
indicated the City could potentially rent water from Pocatello, if needed, for mitigation obligations. To the response
of Councilmember Radford, Director Fredericksen stated the City has the ability, on average, to push 60,000 gallons
per minute through the system. Mr. Harris stated one acre foot is equivalent to 325,850 gallons of water. The City
pumps approximately 27,000 acre feet per year. Director Fredericksen stated the goal is to look at actual usage. Brief
general discussion followed. Mr. Harris anticipates 60-90 days for future discussion of the final agreement, if needed.
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Wages and Benefits Discussion, Part I:
Director Tew stated benefits offered to City employees, which are not paid-related, include: Medical, Dental, Life
Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PERSI, Telemedicine, Wellness Plan, and, Education
Reimbursement. He noted the largest tax dollar amount of the benefit plan is spent on medical insurance. He then
turned the presentation to Mr. Argyle.
Mr. Argyle stated American Insurance Service: is the current broker on the benefit package, has been in business
since 1982; is the largest benefit brokerage in southeast Idaho; and, offers more services and has access to more
resources than any other brokerage in southeast Idaho. American Insurance Service will be rebranding to GBS
Benefits, Inc. in the near future. Mr. Argyle stated the City is fully insured on a one-way retention agreement. This
agreement has the benefits of self-insurance without the risks. The City has saved millions of dollars with this
agreement. The disadvantage is the premium tax, ~$430,000.
Mr. Argyle reviewed the following with general discussion throughout:
City Loss Ratio with Blue Cross of Idaho since 2008, overall average = 88.0.
Trend line of claims
Mr. Argyle stated claims have been declining in the last several years, he believes this is due to demographics.
Annual previous increase history
o Overall average since 1992, 4.29%
o 10-year average, 3.99%
o 5-year average, .76%
o Trend (medical inflation), generally between 8% and 12%
Large claimant experience for previous six (6) years
Mr. Argyle stated 2.4% incurred 40% of claims during the 2017 calendar year.
Annual premium increase history for the previous ten (10) years, 2017 = 0%
Mr. Argyle stated Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions are not covered in the total premium.
Progression in increase of premiums for the previous ten (10) years
Notable changes to the plan for the previous ten (10) years
Reasons for moving to HSA and the large increase in deductible
City contributions compared to national trends, including single and family coverage, deductibles, and, out
of pocket maximum amounts
National trend spouse coverage
Mr. Argyle indicated the City is considering the option to pay an employee not to offer coverage to spouse.
HSA national trends
Prescription national trends
Mr. Argyle stated 81% of plans had a three-tier or more drug formulary in 2015. Carriers are currently offering up to
six-tier.
Wellness trends, including the Healthy Measures process
Mr. Argyle stated the employee’s annual deductible is reduced by half by participation in Healthy Measures.
National trend, self-insured: 79% of large firms are self-insured, 61% of employees are self-insured
Mr. Argyle stated 30% reserve must be saved prior to moving to self-insured, which has been a goal of the City for
numerous years. He indicated the City has approximately $2.8m of $3m needed to become self-insured.
Teladoc, 63% of large firms offer Telemedicine
Mr. Argyle stated this benefit is mainly used by mothers. Brief comments followed regarding the use of Teledoc.
March 2018 claims savings and utilization, total claims savings year-to-date = $42,394
Employee premium for the previous four (4) years for: employee; employee + spouse; employee + 1 child;
employee + 2 + children; and, family
Total premium and percentage paid by the City for the previous two (2) years
Mr. Argyle stated the City is currently paying ~90% of premiums. Director Tew noted there were no additional costs
to premiums in the previous year.
2018-2019 renewal increase
o Overall -4.85%
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o PPO -3.8%
o HSA -9.5%
o Vision -8.6%
o Overall savings = $457, 795
Mr. Argyle stated although there is no increase to the medical benefits, the dental benefit is increasing 4%, which
equals ~$300,000. He indicated there has been no dental increase for the previous two (2) years. Brief discussion
followed. Mr. Argyle recommended the difference between the overall benefit savings and the dental increase be
applied to the self-insured fund.
Director Tew stated future discussions will include Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and, any recommendations
for insurance and benefits. General comments and discussion followed regarding plan changes, the upcoming City
benefit fair, and a benefit survey.
It was then moved by Councilmember Dingman, seconded by Councilmember Radford, to adjourn the meeting at
5:57 p.m. and move into Executive Session. The Executive Session is being called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho
Code Section 74-206(1)(c) to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency; and, pursuant
to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(j) to consider labor contract matters authorized under Idaho Code
Section 74-206(1)(a) and (b). The Executive Sessions will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. The City
Council will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Sessions. Roll call as follows: Aye – Councilmember
Dingman, Smede, Francis, Freeman, Radford. Nay – none. Motion carried.
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Executive Session), Monday, April 23, 2018, in
the City Annex Conference Room in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at
6:03 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember John B. Radford
Councilmember Shelly Smede
Councilmember Jim Francis
Councilmember Jim Freeman
Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Also present:
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director
This Executive Session was called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(c) to acquire an
interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.
There being no further business, the Executive Session adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Meeting (Executive Session), Monday, April 23, 2018, in
the City Annex Conference Room in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at
6:15 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Councilmember John B. Radford
Councilmember Shelly Smede
Councilmember Jim Francis
Councilmember Jim Freeman
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Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Also present:
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Jackie Flowers, Idaho Falls Power Director
This Executive Session was called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(j) to consider labor
contract matters authorized under Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(a) and (b).
There being no further business, the Executive Session adjourned at 6:47 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
April 5, 2018
April 3, 2018, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the April 3, 2018 meeting.
1. RZON18-001 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: Amend from Lower Density to
Commercial. On 4/3/18, The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of changing the
Comprehensive Plan designation from Low Density Residential to Commercial for the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
2. ANNX18-002 ANNEXATION/INITIAL ZONING: Approximately 0.864 Acres NW1/4, Section
32, T2N, R 38E. Generally south of E Sunnyside Rd, west of S 15th E, north of E 49th S and east
of S Holmes Ave. On 4/3//2018, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the
request to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Low Density Residential to Commercial
and also recommended approval of the annexation with an initial zoning of C-1 or LC with a PT
Overlay Zone.
3. PLAN17-001: FORM BASED CODE: Revision of City of Idaho Falls Form Based Code. On
4/3/18, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended to the Mayor and City Council approval
of the Form Based Code as presented.
4. PLAT18-004 FINAL PLAT: Silverleaf Estates Division 3. Generally south of W 17th N, west of
N 26th W, north of W Broadway and east of N 35th W. On 4/3/18, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended, to the Mayor and City Council approval of the final plat for Silverleaf
Estates Division 3 by a vote of 8 to 1.
5. PLAT18-005: FINAL PLAT: Park Place Division 5. Generally south of W 49th S extended,
west of S 5th W, north of W 65th S and east of S 15th W. On 4/3/2018, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended, to the Mayor and City Council approval of the final plat for Park Place
Division No. 5 by a unanimous vote.
6. PLAT18-006: FINAL PLAT: Park Place Division 4. Generally south of W 49th S extended,
west of S 5th W, north of W 65th S and east of S 15th W. On 4/3/2018, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended, to the Mayor and City Council approval of the final plat for Park Place
Division No. 4 by a unanimous vote.
7. ANNX18-003: ANNEXATION/INITIAL ZONING: M&B 5.15 Acres 5th W. S 5th W, south of W
65th S & north of W 81st S. On 4/3/18, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the
Mayor and City Council approval of the annexation and initial zoning of R-1 by a unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and
Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
PC Action 4/3/2018
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2018
ACTIVITY CENTER
12:00 NOON
Present:
Greg A. Weitzel, Ronnie Campbell, Brent Martin, PJ Holm, David Pennock, Bill Combo, Jeff Forbes, Jim Hammon, Tom
Hersh, Kris Millgate, Dave Radford, Wendy Johnson, Michelle Z. Dingman, Tom Hally
Absent:
Kerry Martin, John LoBuono, Matt Hill
Guest Attendees:
Lisa Jones
CALLED TO ORDER: 12:07
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January Minutes – Kris Millgate motioned to accept as written. Tom Hersh seconded. All in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Greg distributed copied of 5 different city’s Master plans. We are shooting to have an RFQ out for the city of Idaho Falls Parks
and Recreation Master Plan by the end of February. Report as per motion made in January.
Tom Hersh expressed concern with member attendance. Will be working with Greg on clarifying policy and bring back to
Commission for review and vote. Discussion ensued.
DIRECTORS REPORT –Greg A. Weitzel
Heritage Park Master Plan discussed. Will be done in three phases which account for future development. Morgan
construction donated all the fill and trucking fees. Discussion ensued.
Electric updated at Sportsman’s Island. Will now be able to install security cameras.
New playground at freeman being installed with a community build with the help from partnering with Idaho Falls
Civitans.
Sandy Downs master plan in the works which will include an indoor arena. Discussion ensued. D. Radford would like
to commit county as a partner to build the indoor arena.
Site plan for the Zoo education center has been solidified. Graphic distributed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Golf – Tim Reinke (Absent with notification)
Hersh to report.
Zoo – David Pennock
Education Center location slightly different. Shifted up 20 feet to the east and parallel to property line to save
infrastructure costs. Site location selection clarified. Time constraints did play a factor. Discussion ensued.
Zoo will be focusing more on the Zoo’s communication with the public: powerful conservation organization zoos
are. 250 million dollars from zoos per year. 3 rd largest contributor worldwide. Also experts in animal welfare.
Very high expertise and technically trained.
AZA accreditation next summer all are working hard now to assure keep accreditation.
Recreation – PJ Holm
Grants and guide work. RTP grant for trail at Heritage Park submitted asked for 120k we match 20k. BMPO
53/10 grant for elderly/disability trail access 260k old dollars being requested.
Aquatic center updates.
Ice Arena updates. Fundraiser made $5,400.00 for local man killed in avalanche. Multi-cultural Olympics great
event brought awareness of what P&R/ City has to offer.
Sports/Rec programing updates.
New sportsmanship announcement being played at all games events.
Parks/Cemeteries – Brent Martin/Ronnie Campbell
Sandy Downs retro fitting updated bleachers for installation.
Signage and wayfinding parks signs installation plan being solidified.
Weather has not been conducive for ice ribbon or rinks
Stadium seating going in at sandy downs.
Cemetery updates
Prepping for spring sports
BONNEVILLE COUNTY – Dave Radford
Applaud commission and staff for the acquisition of property near zoo. Shoos good planning and foresight.
Public private partnerships powerful referring to Maeck donation for education center
Not a lot of overtime for snow removal
RTP grant also submitted for county for ATV trails
Need volunteers for bike trail east of Iona into juniper possibility for skiing on in winter. Banff may want to help
fund.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD – Tom Hersh
Total rounds flat but increase overall due to weather
Working on next 5 year plan complete by end of September
Working on where to focus marketing dollars (i.e. PGA Junior League)
Idaho Falls seeing some growth in the game.
Sandcreek opening on Wednesday February 7th. Anticipating all tee times full. Sage to open next then pine
crest weather permitting.
No Meeting/Report.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 91 – Kerry Martin (Absent)
No Report
SCHOOL DISTRICT 93 – Wendy Johnson
Swimming pool sanctioned in fall and new high school opening. PJ would like to work with her instead of directly
with Rhonda. Need to form advisory group includes all schools.
Kerry retiring this year from 91 – need new liaison for field usage.
SHADE TREE COMMITTEE – Matt Hill (Absent with notification)
No report
CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS
MEETING ADJURNED AT 1:45 P.M.
Recorded by
Lisa Jones
Parks and Recreation Division
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY MARCH 5, 2018
ACTIVITY CENTER
12:00 NOON
Present:
Greg A. Weitzel, Ronnie Campbell, Brent Martin, PJ Holm, David Pennock, Jeff Forbes, Kris Millgate, Wendy Johnson,
John LoBuono, Kyler Hope, Kerry Martin,
Absent with Notice:
Matt Hill, Tom Hersh
Absent:
Bill Combo, Jim Hammon, Dave Radford
Guest Attendees:
Lisa Jones, Bob Nitschke, Forbes Guest
CALLED TO ORDER: 12:07
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February Minutes – No quorum vote suspended to April meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Standing agenda item update: Masterplan RFQ tentatively distributed to commission in April.
DIRECTORS REPORT –Greg A. Weitzel
2017 Annual Report distributed. Sections highlighted.
Zoo Education Center updates. Ground breaking details to be announced in the future.
COC elements discussed. Working on safety awareness campaign in cooperation with irrigation companies.
Ryder Park phase 2 construction is continuing. Potential for bike paths being incorporated. Discussion ensued.
New shop going in at Noise Park.
Heritage Park updates. Schematic phases displayed. Need fill dirt. Morgan construction may provide fill. Still working
out details. Rushing permits. April 12th at 4pm Heritage Park ground breaking.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Golf – Tim Reinke
Earliest opening February 7th. Earliest closing ever February 12th.
City Council touring courses this week.
Flight scope helping club set sales through the winter.
i.e. Productions helping with marketing.
USGA inspecting courses and turf grass 8am July 17th.
Pinecrest Irrigation project on donated land in limbo pending funding options.
Zoo – David Pennock
Fluor funding habitat upgrades.
Work continuing on Zoo Master Plan. Taking full advantage expansion process.
Lion is on special watch list for health issue. Evaluated daily.
New species coming to zoo – golden lion tamarin. Critically endangered, all owned by the Brazilian government.
Working on being more strategic using donated conservation funds. Discussion ensued.
March 30th Zoo Clean-up day
Recreation – PJ Holm
53/10 grant submission for disabled and seniors curb cuts and ramps to canal trails.
Spring/summer guide in revision stage. Print this month. Content begins April 1.
Second sheet of ice being discussed with user groups. Gathering feedback. Discussion ensued.
Baseball scheduling commencing.
Bike month planning. May 14th mayor’s bike ride.
Working with Wendy Johnson regarding sanctioned swimming.
Special events updates.
Events updates.
Sports updates.
Aquatics updates.
Ice updates
Parks/Cemeteries – Brent Martin/Ronnie Campbell
Banner updates. Lights/poles being changed by IF power. Will need to find alternate locations for banner
brackets.
Facility updates.
Tautphaus open for the season.
Checking facilities for ADA compliance
Taking on xeriscaping areas to test in City of Idaho Falls
Prepping topiaries/grounds
Changes coming to tree ordinance.
Cemetery updates.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY – Dave Radford (Absent)
No Report.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD – Tom Hersh (Absent with notice)
No Report.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 91 – Kerry Martin
October 18-20 the 5A state soccer tournament. Held in Idaho Falls. Please prepare.
Skyline tennis courts need rebuilt. Ask D91 to work with City of Idaho Falls to work in Conjunction for funding
to complete the project.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 93 – Wendy Johnson
Working with PJ on sanctioned swimming. Running a little behind.
SHADE TREE COMMITTEE – Matt Hill (Absent with notification)
No report. No meeting
CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS
MEETING ADJURNED AT 1:10 P.M.
Recorded by
Lisa Jones
Parks and Recreation Division
Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting
March 14, 2018
Attendees:
Cameron Archer David Eaton Deslina Matranga Nathan Peck Anna St.Michel
David Archer Katie Eaton David Matranga Dallin Peck Ness Villasen
Max Benjamin Kylie Eaton Gabe Padron Laurie Retallic
Melinda Cebull Victoria Estrada Jorge Padron Jacobi Retallic
Peter Cebull Mario Estrada Kendra Peck Curtis St. Michel *Action items in red
Business Section of the Meeting
Minutes:
The March 7th meeting minutes were provided to the group by email. Kendra motioned to approve the
meeting minutes and Deslina seconded her motion.
Treasurer’s Report:
Peter provided the treasurer’s report. The initial balance was $9623.19. The group received $200 in
airline ticket deposits, $35 in dues, and $0.81 in dividends. Expenses were $640 to Mack’s Inn for this
summer’s rafting.
Japan Exchange:
Whitney was unable to attend the meeting. David Archer provided information to the group about the
Rosetta Stone license available through the library. If interested get the user name and password from
David Eaton.
Cherry Blossom Raffle/Dinner Fundraiser:
The raffle and dinner will be on April 26th at the Snow Eagle Brewery. Victoria and Mario are putting
together raffle items this year. Please arrange to bring any raffle donations you collect to Victoria as
soon as possible. You can text her at 208-589-8591. We would like to have pictures of the raffle items on
the website by the April 4th meeting. Please fill out the Donation Request form for all items donated and
give the bottom part to David Eaton. Ness reported Misty has started on the advertising. If you would
like to get raffle tickets to sell in advance contact Rebecca Smith at 208-221-6381.
Town & Country Fundraiser: The fundraiser involves selling gift cards. For each gift card sold the group
pays 80% of the price of the card to Town & Country and keeps 20%. Dave Eaton volunteer to lead this
fundraiser.
Garage Sale: The garage sale is usually at the same time as the Shamrock Park, Cedar Ridge, and
Stonebrook garage sale. The date for this sale is May 19th. People should start collecting items for the
garage sale. Wendy Boring and Kendra Peck both have houses with good locations for the garage sale.
Jorge offered his work location as a possible location too.
4th of July: Victoria volunteered to organize the 4th parade judging and line painting.
Student Meeting
Mario held a kahoot test about Japanese holidays.
Dallin taught the students how to fold cherry blossoms. Stephanie also took some extra paper home to
fold some more.
Motion to adjourn was made by Victoria and seconded by Kendra.
Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting
April 4, 2018
Attendees:
Cameron Archer Melinda Cebull Victoria Estrada Jorge Padron Jacobi Retallic
David Archer Nicholas Cebull Mario Estrada Kendra Peck Rebecca Smith
Max Benjamin David Eaton Delsina Matranga Nathan Peck Whitney St. Michel
Wendy Boring Katie Eaton David Matranga Dallin Peck Ian St. Michel
Elliot Boring Kylie Eaton Gabe Padron Laurie Retallic Ness Villassenor
*Action items in red
Business Section of the Meeting
Minutes:
The March 14th meeting minutes were provided to the group by email. Delsina motioned to approve the
meeting minutes and Jorge seconded her motion.
Japan Exchange:
Whitney asked for copies of medical forms, proof of international insurance, and passport copies. She
will need to have these from each person travelling to Japan. We will need to have a Code of Conduct
form signed by each student and their parent. Kendra will send information about the students going to
Japan to the Japanese group today after each student has reviewed the information. She expects to hear
about host families in late April or May. Kendra told us there were staffing changes in the Sister Cities
group in Japan. Let Whitney know by April 26th if you decide not to go to Japan to be able to get your
money back. The total money for the trip is due by June 1st. The board decided students who earned
funds in 2015/2016 could have that amount deducted from the ticket price instead of waiting for a
reimbursement.
Cherry Blossom Raffle/Dinner Fundraiser:
Misty created a flyer for the group to use to advertise our fundraiser. Dave sent the fundraisers in an
email to a group. He will print some flyers for next meeting. Gabe said he could get large flyers made at
his school for $3.00 if anyone would like him to make them. Melinda will contact Lisa from JACL to make
sure they know about the fundraiser. Dave will attend an Adult Sister Cities meeting to let them know
about this and the rest of our upcoming fundraisers. Dave will contact Jerry Mitchell to schedule a time
to setup the raffle tables and decorations the morning of the fundraiser.
Victoria put together the raffle items and Mario put the pictures on the website. To see the items go to
http://youth.if-sc.org/ click the “Snow Eagle Dinner & Raffle” button at the bottom of the page. Next
select the “2018 Raffle Items” button. Rebecca passed around tickets for people to sell. If you need
tickets contact Rebecca at 208-221-6381. Dave will send out a sheet members can use to track the items
requested for presale tickets. A signup sheet was sent around for volunteer times. The following people
have signed up.
9:30 – 11:30 Setup & Decorate
Gabe Padron Jorge Padron Jacobi Retallic
Cameron Archer Whitney St. Michel David Eaton
11:30 – 1:30
Victoria Estrada Laurie Retallic David Eaton
5 – 6 p.m.
Melinda Cebull Nicholas Cebull
6 – 7 p.m.
Teddy Matranga David Matranga
7 – 8 p.m.
Katie Eaton Kylie Eaton
8 – 9 p.m.
Kendra Peck Dallin Peck Nathan Peck
If you would like to help, please contact David or Katie to let them know a time you can work.
Town & Country Fundraiser: The fundraiser involves selling gift cards. For each gift card sold the group
pays 80% of the price of the card to Town & Country and keeps 20%. To order gift cards, contact David
Eaton. You will get one point for every $400 in gift cards sold.
Garage Sale: The garage sale will be at the same time as the Shamrock Park, Cedar Ridge, and
Stonebrook garage sale. The date for this sale is May 19th. People should start collecting items for the
garage sale. Kendra Peck has volunteered to coordinate the fundraiser.
Student Meeting
Posters: Gabe padrone will do the the 2017 visit poster. Maggie Boring will do the 2016 trip poster.
Dallin Peck will do the 2015 visit poster.
Origami: We need volunteers to create cherry blossoms out of origami paper.
Skype Session: We would also love to have ideas for the presentation at the skype session. Tentative
dates are May 11th or 25th, because the date that we chose (May 4) would not work because it is in the
middle of golden week (Haruka does not think that the students will be around). Here is a link to the
list of phrases.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mario and seconded by Victoria.
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director
April 20, 2018
Council Work Session to discuss FY2018 CDBG Program and upcoming Public Hearing
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funded through Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) is holding a public hearing on May 10, 2018 for the FY2018 Annual Action Plan.
The total amount of projects and activities submitted by application for the FY2018 CDBG funding
cycle is $376,474 (see attached table).
The FY2018 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD on or before June 26, 2018. As you are aware, the
federal budget was passed several weeks ago. The actual FY2018 CDBG allocation announcement is
expected by the end of April.
Schedule for completing/submitting the FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan on/before June 26, 2018:
May 10, 2018 Council Meeting - 2018 CDBG public hearing:
Update of FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan;
Applicants invited to provide brief explanation of project/activity.
May 11, 2018 thru June 10, 2018 30-day public comment period
June 11, 2018 Council Work Session - Final projects and activities selected;
June 14, 2018 Council Meeting - Resolution to adopt the FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan;
June 18, 2018 FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD for approval;
July/Aug, 2018 HUD approves the FY2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan and Allocation is sent;
Aug/Sept, 2018 Approved projects/activities may commit funding once the City completes the following:
Environmental review;
Signed Agreement (includes scope of work and regulatory requirements) between City
and Responsible party.
Please contact Lisa Farris if you have any questions, 612-8323.
FY2018 CDBG Applications for Consideration
Amount
PY 2018 CDBG Applicant Activity/Project Description
Requested
Public Service 15% Max allowed $58,000
Idaho Legal Aid Idaho Falls Office Legal Aid to victims of domestic violence. $10,000
CLUB, Inc. Crisis Intervention Supportive Case Management for homeless $15,000
at scattered site locations.
Behavioral Health Crisis Center of East Case management services for housing $25,000
Idaho resources.
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partners Legal aid assistance for Grandparents $8,000
(EICAP) Raising Grandchildren.
Slum/Blight by Area 30% Max allowed $55,000
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corp. (IFDDC) Façade Improvement Program. $55,000
LMI or Low Moderate Income 70% Min required $196,172
City Public Works Department Phase 5
Projects For properties in LMI neighborhoods within
$$188,446.3bbbbbabased$336,511$336,511 $50,000
Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Bel Aire Subdivision.
$336,511$336,511
Idaho Falls Sr. Citizen Community Center Replace north and south facing windows. $25,000
lll(lmi)(LMI)
Community Food((LMI)
Basket Purchase a portable loading dock with $12,000
(Formally the IF(Community Food Bank) leveler, channel rails, and edge guards to
increase capacity to receive fresh and frozen
food for individual and families struggling
to meet basic needs.
Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen Purchase for (2) commercial reach in $13,000
freezers with 3 solid doors.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Electrical upgrade to existing building by $9172
Center installing basement heaters, panel breakers,
insulation, and thermostats.
Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls (H4HIF) Relocate and rehab a single family unit to $18,000
support LMI home ownership opportunity.
Location - Elmore St.
Targhee Regional Public Transportation Purchase of (2) 30 ft. low floor ramp busses $69,000
Authority (TRPTA) for the urban route or fixed route system
that provides public transportation.
FTA requires 15% match per cost of each
bus at $230,000.
Administration 20% Max allowed $67,302
Administration of CDBG Program Administration based on 20% of 2017 $67,302
allocation of $336,511
Total $ Amount of Applications + Admin $376,474
Author
Honorable Mayor & City Council
Chris H Fredericksen, Public Works Director
April 20, 2018
Water Mitigation Updates
Public Works respectfully requests the opportunity to provide an update on Water Mitigation
efforts conducted by the city’s Water Rights Attorney, Mr. Rob Harris at the next Council Work
Session. Attached for review in advance of the Work Session discussion is a draft term sheet
itemizing the settlement framework that has been negotiated to date.
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CITIES1, IGWA, AND SWC
SETTLEMENT FRAMEWORK
[including language change to paragraph 9.b., agreed to after February 8, 2018
phone call]
1. The term of the settlement agreement will be until the average annual ESPA
pumping of all cities that participate in this settlement agreement reaches 120,000
acre-feet on a five-year rolling average, or 35 years, whichever is earlier.
2. All cities which divert water from the ESPA will be provided an opportunity to
participate in this settlement agreement. Terms for such participation will be
negotiated as part of the final settlement agreement, including a deadline for
electing to participate in the settlement agreement.
3. The participating cities to this settlement agreement (collectively “Cities”)
collective annual mitigation obligation will be 7,650 acre-feet per year; provided,
however, if (i) IGWA’s required annual mitigation obligation as set forth in
paragraph 3.a.i of the IGWA-SWC Settlement Agreement equals or exceeds
340,000 acre-feet per year and (ii) the goals as set forth in paragraph 3.e. of the
IGWA-SWC Settlement Agreement are not met, the Cities’ collective annual
mitigation obligation will increase to 9,640 acre-feet per year. If IGWA’s annual
mitigation obligation equals or exceeds 340,000 acre-feet per year, but then is
subsequently reduced below 340,000 acre-feet per year, the Cities’ annual
mitigation obligation will be reduced back down to 7,650 acre-feet per year.
4. Performance by the Cities in providing mitigation in an amount designated per
year under this settlement agreement will be measured using a five-year rolling
average.
5. Cities will provide mitigation by either undertaking aquifer enhancement projects
or providing water for recharge. The Cities will pay for all costs (i.e., wheeling
fees) related to aquifer enhancement projects and recharge. Parties will negotiate
terms in the final settlement agreement of how projects or how providing recharge
water will be implemented.
6. Prior to April 1 of each year, the Cities will submit to the other parties and IDWR
data demonstrating compliance with the terms of this settlement agreement.
7. This settlement agreement will be submitted to IDWR for approval, and will be
supported by IGWA and the SWC, as a mitigation plan in the SWC delivery call
proceedings. Cities, SWC, and IGWA acknowledge and agree that performance
under this Agreement is fully contingent upon approval of this settlement
agreement by the Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources as an
acceptable mitigation plan in the SWC delivery call proceedings.
1
Cities includes the Coalition of Cities, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The “Coalition of Cities” includes the
cities of Bliss, Burley, Carey, Declo, Dietrich, Gooding, Hazelton, Heyburn, Jerome, Paul, Richfield,
Rupert, Shoshone and Wendell.
February 8, 2018 GWMA term sheet 1
8. During the term of this settlement agreement, IGWA waives its ability to assert a
delivery call requesting priority administration against the Cities based on any of
IGWA’s and/or its member ground water districts’ spring water rights.
9. ESPA Ground Water Management Area.
a. All parties to this settlement agreement will withdraw their opposition to
the creation of the ESPA Ground Water Management Area that is subject
to a contested case before the Idaho Department of Water Resources
(Docket No. AA-GWMA-2016-001), provided, however, that all parties
may remain as parties to the contested case to monitor the proceedings and
participate as necessary.
b. In the event the creation of the ESPA Ground Water Management Area is
accomplished and the terms of this settlement agreement are included in
the approved Ground Water Management Plan(s), the Cities will not be
subject to curtailment or further mitigation obligations under the SWC
delivery call so long as the Cities comply with the terms of the Ground
Water Management Plan(s).
c. In the event the creation of the ESPA Ground Water Management Area is
not accomplished for any reason, it shall have no effect upon this
settlement agreement as an approved mitigation plan for the SWC delivery
call proceeding.
d. In the event the creation of the ESPA Ground Water Management Area is
accomplished upon final resolution of the contested case, this settlement
agreement will be submitted to IDWR for approval, and will be supported
by IGWA and the SWC, as a management plan for Cities under the ESPA
Ground Water Management Area. The parties will thereafter work
collaboratively in any process or proceeding to develop a Ground Water
Management Plan(s) to advocate for and support a plan that includes the
terms of this settlement agreement.
e. In the event the terms of this settlement agreement are not included in a
Ground Water Management Plan(s), this settlement agreement shall be
void and of no further effect, unless the SWC, IGWA, and Cities agree
otherwise.
10. This settlement agreement does not waive, obligate or determine any re-
negotiation or cancelling of assessments by any individual cities and their
respective ground water districts and/or IGWA as to existing Thousand Springs
delivery calls’ obligation. By entering into this agreement, cities that are
members of a ground water district shall no longer be responsible for future
monetary assessments associated with the SWC delivery call proceedings.
11. Parties will work to identify and pass legislative changes needed to support the
objectives of this settlement agreement.
February 8, 2018 GWMA term sheet 2
12. The Parties agree that the framework set forth herein is not a binding contract, but
the Parties will work together in good faith to prepare a detailed settlement
agreement consistent with the terms of this Agreement, the final details of which
will be subject to approval by the Parties’ respective city councils, boards, etc.
February 8, 2018 GWMA term sheet 3
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