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680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes Thursday, January 28, 2021 7:30 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order. Present: Mayor Rebecca L Noah Casper, Councilor Jim Francis, and Councilor Thomas Hally Via WebEx: Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman, Councilor Shelly Smede, Councilor John Radford, and Councilor Jim Freeman Also present: All available Department Directors Randy Fife, City Attorney Kathy Hampton, City Clerk 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casper requested Kathy Hampton, City Clerk, to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment. Public Comment was temporarily suspended. 4. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. Mayor Casper stated Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) had 65 new cases, 31 of those cases are in Bonneville County. She also stated this places our district at a 12.7 active case rate per 10,000. If that rate falls below ten (10) for two (2) consecutive weeks there will be no orders. Mayor Casper noted there were 16 cases for Madison County and nine (9) cases for Teton County although their active case rate is much higher. There were 508 cases State-wide and the State is approaching 161,000 total cases. Mayor Casper stated vaccine information can be found on the COVID-19 website. She indicated 89,000 people in Idaho have received the vaccine, 70,000 have received one (1) dose, and 19,000 have received two (2) doses. There have been five (5) weeks of the vaccine but Idaho has yet to vaccinate 10% of the population. Mayor Casper stated the governor announced transparency and tracking will occur. The governor also noted the State has the capacity to give more inoculations, although the State doesn’t have the vaccines to do this. Mayor Casper noted there are confirmed cases of an additional highly-contagious strain. She also noted the stimulus checks are not taxable, however unemployment benefits will be considered taxable income. 5. Consent Agenda. A. Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-21-F, Purchase Replacement Mower for Public Works This purchase will replace unit 602, a 2002 Jacobsen rotary mower for maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility grounds. Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 2) Minutes from the January 11, 2021 Council Work Session and Executive Session; and January 14, 2021 Council Meeting 3) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals B. Public Works: 1) Bid Award - Pop Kroll Street Improvements Utility Plans On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, bids were received and opened for the Pop Kroll Street Improvements Utility Plans project. A tabulation of bid results is attached. The purpose of the proposed bid award is to enter into contract with the lowest bidder to furnish all tools, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to improve the utility services along Pop Kroll Way in preparation of future road improvements and to accommodate a new Street/Sanitation building. 2) Bid Award - Pinecrest Golf Course Irrigation Canal Supply Line On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 bids were received and opened for the Pinecrest Golf Course Irrigation Canal Supply Line project. A tabulation of bid results is attached. The purpose of the proposed bid award is to enter into contract with the lowest bidder to furnish all tools, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to install piping to utilize canal irrigation water at the golf course for more efficient use of water resources. 3) Acceptance of Property Transfer from the Idaho Transportation Department. The Public Works Department has been working with the Idaho Transportation Department to transfer 35.569 acres of property from State to City ownership. The property in question is located along the west bank of the Snake River, east of 35th West and north of 65th South. The property is being transferred at no cost to the City and is intended to play a vital role in City groundwater use mitigation. Recommended Action: It was moved by Councilor Smede, seconded by Council President Ziel-Dingman, to approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Hally, Smede, Dingman, Freeman, Francis, Radford. Nay - none. 6. Regular Agenda. A. Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-21-16, Electrical Switches and Breakers for Idaho Falls Power Bid IF-21-16 was published on December 18 and December 27. Idaho Falls Power has standardized on Royal Switchgear for all substations to minimize spare parts inventory and ensure proper installation as bolt patterns vary amongst manufacturers. Therefore, staff recommends award of bid items 1-5 to Royal Switchgear for a total of $112,990.00. Staff Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 recommends award of bid items 6 and 7 to General Pacific as the lowest responsive responsible bidder for a total of $419,925.00. Idaho Falls Power has standardized on Square D 12.5 kV breakers for the substations to minimize space parts inventory and to ensure proper installation as configurations vary by manufacturer. Since exceptions to the specifications for the Square D breakers (items 8 and 9) were received, staff has rejected the bids and requests City Council give authorization to purchase the four Square D breakers for under $88,000 ($80,000 plus 10% contingency) on the open market. Councilor Smede stated this will standardize Idaho Falls Power (IFP). It was moved by Councilor Smede, seconded by Council President Ziel-Dingman, to accept and approve the recommended bid awards and give authorization to purchase on the open market electrical switches and breakers for a total of $620,915. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Smede, Hally, Radford, Dingman, Freeman, Francis. Nay - none. B. Public Works 1) Professional Services Addendum with Murraysmith for Well 3 Elevated Tank Improvement Design. The purpose of this Addendum is to formalize a contract with Murraysmith to continue design services to include final design and construction assistance for the Well 3 Elevated Tower Project. The proposed contract amount for such services to be provided is $467,139.00. Councilor Freeman stated this item moves the City another step closer to building the 1M-gallon water tower. Public Works Director Chris Fredericksen stated there was extensive public involvement in 2019 and 2020. This involvement helped determine that the best location would be in South Capital Park. The water tower will be constructed of a steel storage tank on a pedestal. Director Fredericksen stated the addendum is an additional amount to the original contract for a total cost of $606,223, which is lower than anticipated. He also stated it will take nine (9) months to complete the final design, two (2) months for the bidding process, and 20 months of construction with completion in fall of 2023. He believes the Snake River is one of the greatest resources in the City and must be protected during construction. He stated a set of controls will be put in place during construction to ensure the water falls are not impacted; implementation of current seismic design will ensure the tower will be suited to weather potential seismic activity; and the proposed site for the new tower is no closer to the Snake River than current water tower. It was moved by Councilor Freeman, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Professional Services Addendum and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Dingman, Smede, Francis, Freeman, Hally, Radford. Nay - none. C. City Attorney Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 1) 2021 Records Destruction Resolution The Resolution desires to authorize the destruction of certain temporary records which have no intrinsic, historical, or other value. Prior to the destruction of these records, Idaho Code § 50-907 requires that the destruction of temporary records be ordered by the Council. This resolution meets the requirement to order the destruction of the records specifically listed in the resolution. Councilor Hally stated there is no reason to keep certain records as storage could be a problem. Mr. Fife clarified the Resolution identifies the records. It was moved by Councilor Hally, seconded by Councilor Francis, to approve the 2021 Records Destruction Resolution to destroy certain temporary records, pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-907 and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Hally, Radford, Smede. Nay - none. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY PUBLIC RECORDS PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE § 50-907; PROVIDING THIS RESOLUTION TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. D. Fire Department 1) Public Hearing for the Addition of a Fee to the 2020/2021 Fee Schedule These actions are in support of the good governance community-oriented result by fostering innovative and sound fiscal management and enabling public trust and transparency. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing. She requested any public comment. No one appeared. Mayor Casper explained the fee is to add an up-to $40 fee to assist the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) with the distribution of COVID vaccines. Fire Chief Duane Nelson stated the fee is mainly for administrative costs as IFFD partners with the State of Idaho and EIPH. He noted this allows the IFFD to charge the administrative fee through a software platform to third-party payers and insurance companies. He also noted no one will be turned away regardless of the ability to pay and there will be no out-of-pocket fees to an individual. Per Councilor Freeman, Chief Nelson stated there may be times that overtime could occur for staff although the grant process will reimburse. He also stated personnel on light-duty could assist with the vaccines. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilor Hally, seconded by Councilor Smede, to conduct a public hearing for the addition of a fee to the 2020/2021 fee schedule, approve the corresponding resolution, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Smede, Hally, Dingman, Radford, Freeman, Francis. Nay - none. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF REVISED FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AND REGULARLY CHARGED AS SPECIFIED BY CITY CODE; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. E. Community Development Services 1) Public Hearing-Rezone from HC to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B: 3.3 acres, SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 24, Township 2N, Range 37E. Attached is the application for Rezoning from HC to CC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, for M&B: 3.3 acres, SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 24, Township 2N, Range 37E. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its December 1, 2020 meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all items presented be entered into the record. Mayor Casper requested applicant presentation. Lorin Walker, McNeil Development, appeared. Mr. Walker believes the Central Commercial (CC) zoning opens the area for higher and better use. He noted the area is contiguous to CC zoning and was previously CC zoning. He stated the potential uses fall more comfortably in the CC zone. Mr. Walker believes the area would be a better compliment and approach to development. He stated he has visited with the contiguous land owners and have received their support. Mr. Walker read the letters of support as follows: Text received from Shane Murphy - Sure Lorin we would support the CC zone. Pretty sure Mike Loy over at Guns N Gear would as well. Thanks Lorin. On a telephone call to Steve Keim on Monday, November 30, at approximately 1:15 p.m. - I explained to Steve my desire for his support in my effort to rezone the Overlook Plat on S Utah Ave from H1 to CC. His response was, “Golly, whatever we can do to support you in that, we will. It sure works for me.” Lorin Walker Text received from Mike Loy - Hi, this is Mike Loy with Guns N Gear. I fully support your rezoning on Utah Avenue. Thanks for the return call. Mr. Walker submitted these letters of support for the record. Mayor Casper requested staff presentation. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 Community Development Services Director Brad Cramer presented the following: Slide 1 - Property under consideration in current zoning Director Cramer stated the area was previously zoned CC and was rezoned by the City when portions of the zoning code were rewritten. He also stated the assumption of Highway Commercial (HC) north of the canal would make sense. Slide 2 - Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map overlay Director Cramer stated the Green Belt Mixed Use is defined as an area where people would live, work, shop, and play near the river. He noted the primary difference is that CC allows residential and HC does not. Slide 3 - Aerial photo of property under consideration Slide 4 - Additional aerial photo of property under consideration Slide 5 - Zoning map prior to 2018 Slide 6 - Photo looking east Slide 7 - Photo looking south Per Mayor Casper, Director Cramer stated CC allows a zero lot line setback. It also creates a main street feel with buildings closer to the street. Mayor Casper questioned concerns with adjacent businesses and any issues with parking. Director Cramer does not believe it will cause issues and other rezones may need to be considered. Per Mayor Casper, Director Cramer confirmed this parcel is within the urban renewal district. Per Councilor Francis, Director Cramer believes this would be considered a walkable distance to Snake River Landing, and is accessible to all businesses. Mayor Casper requested any public comment. No one appeared. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. Councilor Francis believes the rezone would allow more options for the developer and would fit with the adjacent area. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Ordinance rezoning M&B: 3.3 acres, SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 24, Township 2N, Range 37E from HC to CC under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Hally, Francis, Radford, Dingman, Smede, Freeman. Nay - none. At the request of the Mayor, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3366 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.3 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM HC ZONE TO CC ZONE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from HC to CC and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Freeman, Radford, Smede, Francis, Dingman, Hally. Nay - none. Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 2) Public Hearing-Rezone from R1 to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 37-47, and lot 48 less 85.84 square feet, Block 11, Highland Park Addition. Attached is the application for Rezoning from R1 to TN, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 37-47, and lot 48 less 85.84 square feet, Block 11, Highland Park Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its December 1, 2020 meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all items presented be entered into the record. Mayor Casper requested applicant presentation. Austin Fitzgerald, appeared. Mr. Fitzgerald believes this meets the TN standards and is characterized by a traditional street pattern. He noted TN zone is contiguous to the east and south and is in the original gridded City lots. Mayor Casper requested staff presentation. Director Cramer presented the following: Slide 1 - Property under consideration in current zoning Director Cramer stated Traditional Neighborhood (TN) covers the entire neighborhood to the east. He also stated an overlay was done in the 1980’s, the area was identified as an area to keep an eye on, and it has never been in the category the zone was intended for. Slide 2 - Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Director Cramer stated the area is noted as an area in plan transition which contemplates a switch from single-family homes to a mix of commercial or higher-density housing. He also stated TN allows all of those. Slide 3 - Aerial photo of property under consideration Director Cramer stated the property is currently vacant. He also stated most uses are residential with pockets of commercial. Slide 4 - Additional aerial photo of property under consideration Director Cramer stated the grid street lot lines indicates traditional pattern. Slide 5 - Photos looking east from Fremont Slide 6 - Photo looking north from Presto Director Cramer noted there is sufficient alley access. Slide 7 - Photos of the current site conditions Director Cramer described the current condition of the area, which is being prepped for development Per Councilor Freeman, Director Cramer is unsure if the property had been previously developed. Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 Mayor Casper requested any public comment. No one appeared. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Ordinance rezoning Lots 37-47, and lot 48 less 85.84 square feet, Block 11, Highland Park Addition from R1 to TN under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Hally, Radford, Francis, Dingman, Smede, Freeman. Nay - none. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3367 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.86 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM R1 AND PT ZONE TO TN ZONE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Freeman, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from R1 to TN and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Hally, Radford, Smede. Nay - none. 3) Public Hearing-Rezone from PB to R2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 18-24, Block 22, Highland Park Addition and the adjacent alley along the west side of property. Attached is the application for Rezoning from PB to R2, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Lots 18-24, Block 22, Highland Park Addition and the adjacent alley along the west side of property. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its December 1, 2020 meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all items presented be entered into the record. Mayor Casper requested applicant presentation. Austin Fitzgerald, appeared. Mr. Fitzgerald stated the property is contiguous to R2 zoning in the adjacent area, it’s tucked away from major streets, and he believes it makes more sense as R2 within the neighborhood. Mayor Casper requested staff presentation. Director Cramer presented the following: Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 Slide 1 - Property under consideration in current zoning Director Cramer stated this is bringing the one (1) corner consistent with the zone and with the rest of the area. Slide 2 - Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Slide 3 - Aerial photo of property under consideration Director Cramer stated there is residential and parks to the west, vacant land to the south, mostly commercial to the east, and residential and park to the north. Slide 4 - Additional aerial photo of property under consideration Slide 5 - Photo looking south from the corner of Presto and Latah Slide 6 - Photos looking west from Latah Slide 7 - Photo looking south from Presto Councilor Francis believes R2 is the best way to address the individual’s concern. Director Cramer confirmed it would be more restrictive with allowed uses. Per Councilor Francis, Director Cramer stated covenants are not considered with the City. Mayor Casper requested any public comment. No one appeared. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. Councilor Francis believes this is the logical thing to do. Councilor Freeman indicated this property is part of the original town site from 1906, he is excited to see this area being developed. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Ordinance Rezoning Lots 18-24, Block 22, Highland Park Addition and the adjacent alley along the west side of property from PB to R2 under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Freeman, Francis, Hally, Radford, Smede, Dingman. Nay - none. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3368 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.56 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM PB ZONE TO R2 ZONE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from PB to R2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Dingman, Radford, Francis, Smede, Hally, Freeman. Nay - none. 4) Public Hearing-Ordinance-Rescinding the Uniform Code for Building Conservation Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 When the International Code Council, the organization which develops and publishes the International Codes, first developed the International Codes, the sections in the building code dealing with existing structures was not as thorough or expansive as the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation (UCBC). For that reason, Idaho Falls has always maintained utilization of the UCBC as a supplement to the International Building Code (IBC). Within the last two additions, however, the IBC has adopted much of the same language as the UCBC, especially within the 2012 edition of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Whereas the State of Idaho and City of Idaho Falls have now adopted the IEBC, it is no longer necessary to maintain the UCBC as an adopted code in Idaho Falls. This ordinance rescinds the adoption of the UCBC and replaces it with the IBC. Mayor Casper opened the public hearing and ordered all items presented be entered into the record. Mayor Casper requested staff presentation. Director Cramer stated this was written for older, existing structures. Councilor Francis clarified this is a housekeeping issue. Mayor Casper requested any public comment. No one appeared. Mayor Casper closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Ordinance rescinding the Uniform Code for Building Conservation under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Coucilors Radford, Freeman, Smede, Francis, Dingman, Hally. Nay - none. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3369 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE; RESCINDING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. 5) Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Intermountain Industrial Park Division No. 1. Attached is the application for the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Intermountain Industrial Park Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its September 1, 2020 meeting and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Councilor Francis stated this property was annexed earlier in the year. He also stated the property has been reviewed by all City departments. Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Development Agreement for Intermountain Industrial Park Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Hally, Smede, Dingman, Freeman, Francis, Radford. Nay - none. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to accept the Final Plat for Intermountain Industrial Park Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Smede, Hally, Radford, Dingman, Freeman, Francis. Nay - none. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Radford, to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Intermountain Industrial Park Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Dingman, Smede, Francis, Freeman, Hally, Radford. Nay - none. 7. Announcements. Mayor Casper announced the Idaho Falls Happy Hour continues on Saturdays. She also invited the public to continue to remain vigilant for social distancing and mask wearing as she believes this makes a difference. 8. Executive Session It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Freeman, to move into Executive Session (at 8:47 p.m.). The Executive Session is being called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. The Executive Session will be held in the City Annex Conference Room. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Council will not reconvene into regular Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Councilors Hally, Francis, Radford, Dingman, Smede, Freeman. Nay - none. The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Executive Session Thursday, January 28, 2021 in the City Annex Conference Room in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 8:56 p.m. There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilor Shelly Smede (via telephone) Councilor Jim Freeman (via telephone) Councilor Jim Francis Councilor John Radford (via telephone) Councilor Thomas Hally Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman (via telephone) Also present: Ryan Tew, Human Resources Director Randy Fife, City Attorney Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2021 The Executive Session was called pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. s/Kathy Hampton_________________ s/Rebecca L. Noah Casper CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 12 of 12