City Council
Regular MeetingPocatello, ID · September 16, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL AND by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were
PLEDGE OF Heidi Adamson, Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik,
ALLEGIANCE Claudia Ortega and Chris Stevens.
Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Father Constantine Zozos,
INVOCATION representing Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Council was asked to consider the following business items:
CONSENT AGENDA
-MINUTES (a) Waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes
from the following meetings: August 15, 2021 Special Council
meeting; May 6, 2021 Budget Meeting; and September 9, 2021
Special Council meeting.
-TREASURER’S (b) Consider the Treasurer’s Report for August 2021 showing cash
REPORT and investments as of August 31, 2021 in the amount of
$91,592,332.07.
-GOLF ADVISORY (c) Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Danielle Mabey to
COMMITTEE continue serving on the Golf Advisory Committee. Danielle’s
REAPPOINTMENT term will begin October 5, 2021 and will expire October 5, 2024.
-HUMAN RELATIONS (d) Confirm the Mayor’s appointments of Rainbow Maldonado,
ADVISORY William Hance and Caitlin Pankau to serve as members of the
COMMITTEE Human Relations Advisory Committee, replacing Josie Castanada-
APPOINTMENTS Salas, whose term expired and Malliga Och and Bhavisha Patel
who resigned. Each of the terms will begin September 17, 2021.
Rainbow’s term will expire September 17, 2025; William’s term will
expire October 22, 2023; and Caitlin’s term will expire
January 8, 2025.
-COUNCIL DECISION (e) Adopt the Council’s decision to approve the final plat for Jazmine
-JAZMINE ESTATES Estates, which subdivides approximately 6.75 acres of land into
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL twenty-six (26) lots. The subdivision is zoned Residential Medium
Density Single Family (RMS) and Residential Low Density (RL)
will be accessed from an extension of Dolostone Drive and a
new road to be named Jazmine Street.
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-COUNCIL DECISION (f) Adopt the Council’s decision approving a request from
-ZONING Neighborworks Pocatello to amend the zoning designation for two
DESIGNATION AND parcels of land consisting of approximately 3.02 acres located in
COMPREHENSIVE the 2000 block of South 5th Avenue from Commercial General
PLAN LAND USE (CG) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP) with a
MAP AMENDMENT concurrent amendment to the Comprehensive Plan designation of
OF 3.02 ACRES LOCATED Commercial to Mixed Use.
IN THE 2000 BLOCK
SOUTH 5TH AVENUE
-COUNCIL DECISION (g) As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 3(g), to vacate and
VACATION OF abandon the public’s interest in a public utility easement
PUBLIC’S INTEREST established with the Roper Subdivision and a power easement
IN A UTILITY AND granted to Idaho Power was pulled from the agenda.
POWER EASEMENT
RUNNING THROUGH
LOT3, BLOCK 1, PRIME
TIME SUBDIVISION
Council member Bray requested that Agenda Item No. 3(b) be considered as a separate agenda item.
A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Adamson, to approve Consent Agenda Items
3(a), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e) and 3(f). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Adamson, Bray,
Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens.
In response to questions from Council, Jim Kruger, Chief Financial Officer, stated internet purchases
such as those from Amazon can be separated and listed in more detail in future Treasurer’s Reports.
He noted sales tax from local purchases and internet purchases are dispersed differently.
A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve Consent Agenda Item
3(b). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Leeuwrik and Cheatum. Bray, Ortega and
Stevens voted in opposition.
Due to a tie in voting, Mayor Blad was required to cast the deciding vote.
Mayor Blad voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mr. Cheatum, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed
-PROCLAMATIONS September 17, 2021 through September 23, 2021 to be
Constitution Week and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of
the Framers of the Constitution by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this
guardian of our liberties and remembering that lost rights may never be regained.
Lynn Wride, representing Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition.
Ms. Leeuwrik, on behalf of Mayor Blad, proclaimed September 20, 2021 through September 25, 2021
to be Kind Community Week in Pocatello, Chubbuck and Bannock County and urged citizens to be
more than bystanders when it comes to kindness. Make the choice every day to be kind and integrate
kindness into their daily lives.
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Rainbow Maldonado and Krystal Chanda, representing Kind Community, accepted the proclamation
and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Blad reminded the Council members of the following
CALENDAR REVIEW meetings on October 7th: Clarification Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; and
Regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Blad announced the Splash Dance for Dogs at Ross Park Aquatic Complex will be September
18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact the Animal Shelter for more information; October
2nd will be OktoBEARfest at Zoo Idaho from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Early voting at Bannock County
Elections Office begins October 12th; Zoo Idaho will be open on weekends only through October
31st, open burn ban in Wildland-Urban Interface areas continues; and he reminded residents that face
coverings are required to be worn in City facilities or while riding in public transportation buses and
traveling through the Pocatello Airport.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments
PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
-PROPOSED FISCAL amendments. An Ordinance was prepared for Council’s YEAR
2021 BUDGET consideration under Agenda Item No. 21.
AMENDMENTS
Mayor Blad opened the public hearing.
Jim Krueger, Chief Financial Officer, gave an overview of a request to amend the Fiscal Year 2021
budget by a total of $60,272.84. He noted this amendment is necessary to account for revenue through
grants, donations and reimbursement for insurance purposes.
Mayor Blad announced no written comments had been received.
There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing and announced that an
ordinance had been prepared for Council’s consideration under Agenda Item No. 21.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments
PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding a proposed amendment within Program
–CDBG PROGRAM Year 2018 (PY2018) Community Development Block Grant
YEAR 2018 ACTION (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds from the Housing
PLAN AMENDMENT Rehabilitation activity to the Public Facilities Activity. The
reallocation will enable funding of the Family Services Alliance
foundation repair project. The CDBG Advisory Committee recommended approval of the
amendment at aa Special Meeting held on August 9, 2021. A 30-day written comment period on the
amendment began on August 13, 2021. Following the public hearing, the Council was asked to
approve the amendment and authorize the submission, including any public comments, to HUD.
Mayor Blad opened the public hearing.
Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, stated the public hearing is the oral comment
opportunity for an amendment that would increase the Program Year 2018 Action Plan. She explained
this amendment would reallocate funds from the Housing Rehabilitation Activity to the Public
Facilities Activity for CDBG program year 2018 and this reallocation will enable the completion of
the Family Services Alliance (FSA) public facility improvement project, to provide repairs and
improvements to their facility’s building apron and foundation. Ms. Howe stated the project will repair
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the existing damage and prevent additional or new damage by repairing drainage as well. A request for
bids was conducted for the project in August and two bids were received. She noted the lowest
responsive bid was for a total of $98,560.00, exceeding the original project appropriation of $58,176.
Ms. Howe explained in order to enable this project to move forward, the CDBG Advisory Committee
heard an application for additional funding from FSA at a special meeting held on August 9, 2021 and
the Advisory Committee reviewed the City’s program year 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 CDBG
allocations and budgets. She noted the Program Year 2018 budget has $29,019.58 in unspent funding
that is allocated to the Housing Rehabilitation activity. Ms. Howe stated the current PY2018 budget
for Housing Rehab is $242,262.94. Of this, $213,243.36 or 88% of the original allocation has been
drawn down for housing rehabilitation projects through the City’s RENEWAL grant and loan
program. She noted in addition to direct CDBG funds, the City also allocates program income toward
Housing Rehab and Program Income (PI) when loan recipients make payments on housing rehab
projects. Ms. Howe explained PI is then allocated to the RENEWAL program or sidewalk program
and PI must be spent immediately as it is realized by the City. She noted for PY2018, $210,243.76 in
PI was allocated to rehab projects and a total of $423,487.12 was allocated to PY2018 Housing Rehab.
Ms. Howe stated additional Housing Rehab funding was approved for Program Years 2019, 2020, and
2021 and a total of $260,852.00 is available for housing rehab, not including any program income. She
added after review of the PY2018 through PY2021 budgets, the CDBG Advisory Committee
recommended this amendment at an August 9, 2021 special committee meeting. Ms. Howe stated
because the re-allocation will increase the PY2018 Public Facilities budget by 25%, a 30-day comment
period and public hearing was required per the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. She added that no
public comments had been received. Ms. Howe stated following tonight’s hearing, the Council may
wish to accept the Committee’s funding recommendation and authorize the Program Year 2018
Action Plan amendment submissions to HUD. She added that all public notice requirements were
met.
Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received.
There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to endorse the CDBG Advisory
Committee’s recommendations and authorize the Program Year 2018 Action Plan amendment
submissions, including any public comments, to HUD. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray,
Stevens, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Ortega.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: This time was set aside for the Council to receive comments
PUBLIC HEARING from the public regarding a request by Pocatello Creek
-POCATELLO CREEK Development Co., represented by Rocky Mountain Engineering
DEVELOPMENT CO. and Surveying, (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello,
ANNEXATION ID 83201) to annex approximately 122.8 acres of property to be
zoned Residential Low Density (RL). The subject property is
located east of the Greenfield and Crestview development projects and north of High Country
Subdivision First Addition.
Mayor Blad opened the public hearing.
Council members announced there had been no ex parte communication.
Ryan Satterfield, Pocatello Creek Development Co., gave a brief overview of the proposed annexation.
He explained the requested annexation is approximately 122.80 acres of property and encompasses
undeveloped areas east of the Greenfield Meadows project east of the Crestview Estates project and
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north of the High Country Subdivision First Addition project. Mr. Satterfield noted the developer is
requesting proposed property be zoned Residential Low-Density (RLD) which will allow a minimum
lot size of 7,500 square feet. He added that the parcel conforms to the comprehensive plan land use
designation, blends well into the surrounding areas, and is physically suitable to the proposed zone.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Satterfield stated the developer’s intent is to build 250
homes on half-acre lots and he anticipates the project will take up to 10 years to complete. He added
the vast majority will be single family homes. Mr. Satterfield stated water rights fees are paid at the
time of final plat acceptance. He added the proposed zoning for the property is Residential Low
density (RL) and zoning requirements will be met.
Matthew Lewis, Senior Planner, gave an overview of the application submitted to annex and zone
122.80 acres of land located east of the Greeenfield and Crestview subdivisions and north of High
Country Subdivision 1st Addition. He noted the proposed zoning for the property is Residential Low
Density (RL) which is consistent with the zoning to the west and south. Mr. Lewis stated that all public
notice requirements were met.
In response to questions from Council, Merril Quayle, Development Engineer, stated traffic model
studies are done before any building is started to provide information of how developers will handle
the increased traffic that comes with new developments. He added doing the traffic model study at
the annexation phase gives a model to follow throughout the whole development process.
Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received.
There being no public comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to annex approximately 122.8 acres of
property to be zoned Residential Low Density (RL) with the following conditions: 1) The subject
property shall be annexed into the corporate boundaries of the City of Pocatello; 2) Applicant shall
enter into an Annexation Agreement with the City of Pocatello; 3) Any corrections required of the
legal description to the parcels of land to be annexed shall be submitted for review and approval by
the City Surveyor prior to the annexation ordinance; 4) Upon annexation, the subject property shall
be zoned Residential Low Density (RL); 5) The annexation shall be subject to the conditions as
provided in the Public Works Memorandum dated August 17, 2021; 6) The Comprehensive Plan Map
designation of Mixed Use (MU) shall be amended to Residential (R) as part of the future
Comprehensive Plan land use amendment; 7) Any standards/regulations not herein noted but
applicable to the proposed development shall be strictly adhered to; and 8) Any activity requiring a
separate development or building permit shall comply with applicable regulations and that the decision
be set out in appropriate Council decision format and the property to be annexed is located east of
the Greenfield and Crestview development projects and north of High Country Subdivision First
Addition. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Ortega, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and
Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Council was asked to approve the following requests related to a
-GRANT US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of
RATIFICATION AND Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Lead Based Pain Hazard
AWARD ACCEPTANCE Reduction Grant. The grant submission was approved at the
-FISCAL YEAR 2021 July 8, 2021 Work Session:
LEAD HAZARD
CONTROL AND
HEALTHY HOMES
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-RATIFY FISCAL a) Ratify the Fiscal Year 2021 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction
YEAR 2021 GRANT Grant to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes; and
-AUTHORIZE b) Authorize acceptance of the grant in the amount of $2,648,197.00
ACCEPTANCE AND and authorize the Mayor’s signature on documents related to the
MAYOR’S SIGNATURE grant with HUD and any contractors or subcontractors, subject to
Legal Department review.
Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, announced the City was successful in its application
for funding from HUD to continue the City’s Lead Safe and Healthy Homes program. She noted the
request is for the ratification of the application submission which was approved at the Council Work
Session held on July 8, 2021, as well as authorizing both the acceptance of the grant and authorizing
the Mayor’s signature on any documents related to the grant, subject to Legal Department review. Ms.
Howe stated the City’s Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program was awarded $2,070,697.00 to be used
towards lead hazard control work with an additional award of $577,500.00 in Healthy Homes
Supplemental funding. The grant application included a 10% match in the amount of $227,446.00 to
be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. She added this will
result in over $2,800,000.00 in grant funding available for the remediation of lead-based paint hazards
and other healthy homes work for the City’s low and moderate income residents. Ms. Howe explained
the Neighborhood and Community Services Division began this targeted lead program in Fiscal
Year 2017 when it successfully applied for the competitive HUD grant and that program officially
closes out on October 2, 2021. This new grant award will allow the City to continue its efforts to
address lead-based paint hazards in the community for low-moderate income residents. She noted the
Lead Safe and Healthy Homes program specifically focuses on units, owner-occupied or rentals with
a child under six years of age. The City received Healthy Homes Supplemental funding which will
address additional health and safety concerns in qualifying homes through activities such as mold
remediation, radon testing, and the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Ms. Howe
noted this funding will allow the City to give grants up to $5,000.00 for additional work in those homes
that undergo lead hazard control work. She added the program is anticipated to assist 100 properties
over the approximate three-year period of performance.
Mr. Bray expressed his gratitude towards the CDBG Program.
In response to question from Council, Ms. Howe stated certification trainings for contractors is
currently underway.
A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to approve the requests related to a US
Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes
Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant as outlined in Agenda Item No. 9(a) and 9(b) and authorize
the Mayor to sign all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Bray, Ortega, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to authorize submission of a grant application
GRANT APPLICATION to the Idaho Heritage Trust and if awarded, authorize the Mayor’s
-IDAHO HERITAGE signature on any related documents, subject to Legal Department
TRUST GRANT FOR review. The application request is in the amount of $5,000,00 with
HISTORIC BRADY a match obligation of $5,000.00. The grant funding will be used
CHAPEL for preservation work on the Historic Brady Chapel.
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In response to question from Council, Jim Anglesey, Senior Planner, stated the $5,000.00 match
obligation funds will be provided through donations.
A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to authorize submission of a grant
application to the Idaho Heritage Trust and authorize the Mayor’s signature on any related documents,
subject to Legal Department review, in the amount of $5,000,00 with a match obligation of $5,000.00
and will be used for preservation work on the Historic Brady Chapel. Upon roll call, those voting in
favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Council was asked to authorize submission of a grant application
GRANT APPLICATION to the Idaho Heritage Trust. The application request is in the
-IDAHO HERITAGE amount of $15,000.00 with a match obligation of $15,000.00.
TRUST GRANT FOR Grant funds will be used to repair and restore the stone bridge at
RIVERSIDE GOLF Riverside Golf Course. The Council may wish to authorize the
COURSE BRIDGE Mayor’s signature on any related documents, subject to Legal
Department review.
A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Bray, to authorize submission of a grant
application to the Idaho Heritage Trust and authorize the Mayor’s signature on any related documents,
subject to Legal Department review in the amount of $15,000.00 with a match obligation of $15,000.00
and will be used to repair and restore the stone bridge at Riverside Golf Course. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Council was asked to approve an agreement with Stantec
-USEPA Consulting Services, Inc. to complete the submittal of USEPA
BROWNFIELDS Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant application in
ASSESSMENT the amount of $400,000.00; and if awarded, enter into an
COALITION GRANT agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide
APPLICATION AND implementation assistance and authorize the Mayor’s signature on
IMPLEMENTATION all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review.
AGREEMENT There is no required City match for the grant and all fees for
Stantec would be paid for from grant funding, if awarded. The
Assessment grant would provide funding for the following: Inventory sites; characterize sites; assess
sites; conduct planning for cleanup and redevelopment; and conduct community involvement.
Mayor Blad clarified that the grant amount available is $500, 000.00.
A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to approve an agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. to complete the submittal of an USEPA Brownfields Community-Wide
Assessment Grant application in the amount of $500,000.00 and if awarded, enter into an agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide implementation assistance and authorize the Mayor’s
signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. There is no required City
match for the grant and all fees from Stantec would be paid for with grant funding. Upon roll call,
those voting in favor were Bray, Stevens, Adamson, Cheatum, Leeuwrik and Ortega.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Council was asked to approve by resolution and authorize the
LEASE AGREEMENT/ Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement between the City and KC’s
RESOLUTION Boxing Club, Inc. for the property located at 323 North Main
-323 NORTH MAIN Street for the purpose of operating a non-profit boxing club
STREET training facility for amateur boxing. The lease term will be
five (5) years at a rental rate of $1.00 per year.
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Tricia Robertson, representing KC’s Boxing Club, Inc., gave a historic overview of the boxing club.
She stated K.C. McCreery took over Gate City Boxing after previous owner, Robbie Chavez, passed
away. Ms. Robertson noted due to Gate City Boxing already being a well-known nonprofit
organization, the name will remain the same only adding “KC” to the front.
In response to questions from Council, Ms. Robertson stated the monthly membership fee is $25.00
and if someone is unable to pay this fee it is covered from a donation account. She added members
range in age from 8 years old to 25 years old and are both female and male. Ms. Robertson added
training takes place Monday through Thursday in the evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She stated
they are sanctioned with the USA Boxing Association which includes insurance on the building and
any injuries to members within the facility. Ms. Robertson added only Gate City Club members are
allowed to use the facility. She noted members travel throughout Idaho and Utah and traveling fees
are paid by from fund raisers that are held throughout the year. Ms. Robertson added the building’s
monthly utilities range from $170.00 to $180.00. She stated they are willing to supply Council with an
annual operations update including financial records.
A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve a resolution (2021-15)
and authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement between the City and KC’s Boxing Club, Inc.,
subject to Legal Department review, and that the lease term will be for five (5) years at a rental rate of
$1.00 per year. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega
and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Council was asked to approve a donation acceptance from Friends
DONATION of the Pocatello Animal Shelter in the amount of approximately
ACCEPTANCE AND $95,000.00, subject to Legal Department review, for the
PROJECT APPROVAL completion of the following projects: a) Construction of a new
-POCATELLO ANIMAL dog park at OK Ward Park; b) Upgrade dog run fencing at
SERVICES Pocatello Animal Shelter; and c) Installation of security and
fire/CO safety improvements at Pocatello Animal Shelter.
A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Mrs. Ortega, to approve a donation acceptance
from Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter in the amount of approximately $95,000.00, subject to
Legal Department review, for the completion of the following projects: a) Construction of a new dog
park at OK Ward Park; b) Upgrade dog run fencing at Pocatello Animal Shelter; and c) Installation of
security and fire/CO safety improvements at Pocatello Animal Shelter. Upon roll call, those voting in
favor were Cheatum, Ortega, Adamson, Bray, Leeuwrik and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Council was asked to approve and authorize the Mayor’s signature,
PROFESSIONAL subject to Legal Department review, on a professional services
SERVICES AGREEMENT agreement with Dr. Rena Carlson for continued state and federally-
FOR POCATELLO required licensure and oversight at the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
ANIMAL SHELTER Dr. Carlson will provide oversight for all drugs and medications
-DR. RENA CARLSON used at the shelter and provide a review of current policies and
practices. The contract, in the amount of $5,000.00, will renew
annually.
A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve and authorize the
Mayor’s signature, subject to Legal Department review, on a professional services agreement with Dr.
Rena Carlson for continued state and federally-required licensure and oversight at the Pocatello
Animal Shelter and the contract in the amount of $5,000.00, will renew annually. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Adamson, Cheatum, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Council was asked to approve acceptance of a donation by
DONATION Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) of a fully-equipped
ACCEPTANCE AND mobile command post/mobile forensic lab to be used by the
MEMORANDUM OF Police Department and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all
UNDERSTANDING WITH pertinent documents. The new vehicle and all equipment has been
OPERATION contributed by donors to combat human trafficking and Internet
UNDERGROUND Crimes Against Children (ICAC). There is no match requirement
RAILROAD and funding for any maintenance costs is available in the Police
-POLICE DEPARTMENT Department budget.
A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to approve acceptance of a donation
by Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) of a fully-equipped mobile command post/mobile
forensic lab to be used by the Police Department and authorize the Mayor’s signature, subject to Legal
Department review, on all pertinent documents and there is no match requirement and funding for
any maintenance costs is available in the Police Department budget. Upon roll call, those voting in
favor were Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17: Council was asked to adopt the Water Pollution Control Facilities
PROFESSIONAL (WPC) Planning Study prepared by Keller Associates and Stantec
SERVICES AGREEMENT Consulting as approved by the Idaho Department of
-WPC FACILITIES Environmental Quality in August 2021 and approve a contract
PLANNING STUDY agreement with Keller Associates for the engineering design
AND ENGINEERING services of the WPC Priority 1 Improvements, subject to Legal
AGREEMENT Department review.
A motion was made by Mrs. Ortega, seconded by Ms. Stevens, to adopt the Water Pollution Control
Facilities Planning Study prepared by Keller Associates and Stantec Consulting as approved by the
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in August 2021 and approve a contract agreement with
Keller Associates for the engineering design services of the WPC Priority 1 Improvements, subject to
Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Ortega, Stevens, Adamson, Bray,
Cheatum and Leeuwrik.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18: Council was asked to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Collective
COLLECTIVE Bargaining Agreement for the Portneuf Valley Fraternal
BARGAINING Order of Police Local Lodge No. 13, subject to Legal Department
AGREEMENT review.
-POLICE UNION
A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2025
Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge No.
13, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Cheatum,
Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 19: Council was asked to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Collective
COLLECTIVE Bargaining Agreement for the International Association of
BARGAINING Firefighters Pocatello Firefighters Local #187, subject to Legal
AGREEMENT Department review.
-FIRE UNION
A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2024
Collective Bargaining Agreement for the International Association of Firefighters Pocatello
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Firefighters Local #187, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, voting in favor were
Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20: Council was asked to adopt a resolution with exhibits (a) through
FISCAL YEAR 2022 (y) setting fees for Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 through
DEPARTMENT FEE September 30, 2022). The exhibits are:
RESOLUTION
a) POCATELLO REGIONAL AIRPORT FEES
b) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES
c) ANIMAL SERVICES
d) BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
e) CEMETERY FEES
f) CHILDREN GROUP TREATMENT CENTER FEES
g) FEES FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN PARKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
h) CONSTRUCTION TRADE FEES
i) CHILD CARE LICENSE FEES
j) DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT FEES
k) ENGINEERING REVIEW SERVICE FEES
l) FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
m) GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SERVICE FEE
n) PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM, RENTAL AND
ADMISSION FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
ACTIVITIES
o) PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY USE FEES
p) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FEES
q) POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
r) PUBLIC RECORD FEES
s) SANITATION DEPARTMENT FEES
t) CONSTRUCTION SITE SEDIMENT AND EROSION
CONTROL FEES
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u) POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM FEES
v) UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT FEES
w) WATER DEPARTMENT FEES
x) WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT FEES
y) ZOO IDAHO PROGRAM, RENTAL AND ADMISSION
FEES
A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Ms. Leeuwrik, to adopt a Resolution (2021-15)
with exhibits (a) through (y) setting fees for Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30,
2022). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Adamson, Bray, Ortega and
Stevens.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 21: An ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021
-AMENDMENT TO Appropriations Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year
FISCAL YEAR 2021 expenditures to $40,538,506.00 to account for additional revenues,
APPROPRIATIONS including grant funds received by the City and to use previously
ORDINANCE unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred
by the City.
A motion was made by Ms. Adamson, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, that the ordinance to be read only
by title and that the whole ordinance be placed on final passage for publication. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Adamson, Cheatum, Bray, Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens.
Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title.
Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance approving the Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year expenditures to $40,538,506.00 to account
for additional revenues, including grant funds received by the City and to use previously
unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. Mayor Blad asked,
“Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Adamson, Bray, Cheatum,
Leeuwrik, Ortega and Stevens. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance passed, that it be numbered 3077
and that the whole ordinance be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 22: There were no individuals signed up to speak during this
–ITEMS FROM THE agenda item.
AUDIENCE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 23: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the
ADJOURN meeting at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED BY:
BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
ATTESTED BY:
KONNI R. KENDELL, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
WENDY A. PRATHER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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