City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · March 9, 2023
Minutes
680 Park Avenue
City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Minutes
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7:30 PM City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman, Councilor Radford,
Councilor Hally, Councilor Freeman, Councilor Francis; and Councilor Burtenshaw
Also present:
All available Department Directors
Micheal Kirkham, Assistant City Attorney
Corrin Wilde, City Clerk
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Casper led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
No one appeared.
Consent Agenda
A. Office of the Mayor
1) Appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
B. Idaho Falls Power
1) IFP 23-13 and 23-15 Rip Rap Installation at the Gem State and Upper Plants
2) Sourcewell Quote 120320-FZC Electric Zamboni Kendrick Equipment.
3) Resolution Amending the Idaho Falls Power Service Policy.
C. Municipal Services
1) Treasurer’s Report for December 2022
2) Bid IF-23-07, Purchase of Chlorine 150-pound Cylinders for Public
Works
3) 2022-23 Third Quarter Impact Fee Report.
D. Public Works
1) Bid Award - Seal Coats 2023
2) Bid Award - Pancheri Sewer Lift Station Improvements
E. Office of the City Clerk
680 Park Avenue
City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Minutes
1) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals.
It was moved by President Ziel -Dingman, seconded by Councilor Francis to approve, accept, or receive
all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented. The motion was carried
by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Hally, Radford, Burtenshaw.
Nay – None
5. Regular Agenda
A. Idaho Falls Power
1) TEA Energy Authority WSPP Agreements Trade Confirmation Nos. 1206812-3
Idaho Falls Power requests ratification of these power trade agreements with TEA Energy Authority to
purchase 10 MW of peak load energy for $2,088,240 and sell 10 MWs of peak load energy at Mid-C
Index pricing from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. These two transactions price hedge the index-
priced purchase from Bonneville Power Administration that was previously entered into to reduce
market price exposure for customers.
Assistant General Manager Stephen Boorman stated that this is a power purchase for 2 million dollars
for July, August, and September this year and is indicative of that price.
It was moved by Councilor Freeman, seconded by Councilor Radford to Ratify TEA Energy Authority’s
WSPP Agreements for Trade Confirmation Nos. 1206812-3 for a total purchase amount of
$2,088,240.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Freeman, Francis, Hally,
Radford, Burtenshaw, Dingman Nay – None
3. Announcements
Next Thursday is 3/14 also known as pie day. March 15 is the BMPO meeting.
Thursday, March 16th there will be a community engagement lunch.
Friday, March 17th is the Pipe and Drum celebration supported by the firefighters and their families.
Saturday 18th Family event St. Paddy’s Day downtown.
4. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM
s/ Corrin Wilde s/Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Corrin Wilde, City Clerk Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Mayor
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