City Council

CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 12, 2022 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Mayor Brian Blad called the City Council Work Session to order ROLL CALL at 9:00 a.m. Council members present were Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Josh Mansfield and Chris Stevens. Council member Claudia Ortega arrived at 9:26 a.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Christine Howe, CDBG Program Coordinator, was present CDBG ADVISORY to discuss the Committee’s goals and projects, as well as COMMITTEE Council’s policies and expectations. UPDATE Ms. Howe gave a brief update regarding CDBG Committee activities. Renewal housing, sidewalk replacement and lead removal projects were reviewed. In response to questions from Council, Ms. Howe explained loan repayment policies and HUD requirements. Councilmember Ortega arrived at this time. General discussion regarding CDBG funds and authority to spend the funds in accordance with Federal guidelines followed. Discussion regarding public outreach opportunities and efforts took place. Council encouraged partnerships with area agencies to address housing issues. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: MiaCate Kennedy, Bannock Development Corporation (BDC) BANNOCK Chief Executive Officer, was present to give the Council an DEVELOPMENT update of BDC’s activities and achievements. CORPORATION UPDATE Ms. Kennedy reviewed the following items regarding Bannock Development Corporation: 1) Reorganization of Bannock Development Corporation with a stricter focus on economic development; 2) Reclassifying as a C-6 with a C-3 arm; 3) Industry and industrial transportation logistics and distribution; 4) Workforce retention; 5) Housing; 6) New airport consultant, Steve Van Beek hired by BDC; and 7) Cooperative partnerships with state commerce and legislative representatives. Ms. Kennedy stated that a lack of housing and lack of Class A office space has been a hindrance to receiving further consideration from businesses to locate in the area. She added that rising land prices continue to be a challenge when looking for potential business locations. Ms. Kennedy emphasized the need to pass on potential leads or inquiries to BDC for vetting and information regarding economic development in the area. In response to questions from Council, Ms. Kennedy stated that the reclassification to C-6 with the C-3 arm will be financially beneficial by making more grant monies available. She noted that BDC is looking at ways to keep ISU students in the area after graduating. Ms. Kennedy stated that when working with airport projects and businesses. It takes working with five different entities to accomplish many tasks. She added that there will be an opportunity to meet Steve Van Beek, Airport Consultant, on June 13th. Mayor Blad called a recess at 10:54 a.m. Mayor Blad reconvened the meeting at 11:04 a.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 2 MAY 12, 2022 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Jeff Mansfield, Public Works Director, was present to discuss AMERICAN RESCUE ARPA projects and receive feedback and guidance from City PLAN ACT (ARPA) Council members. PROJECTS DISCUSSION Jeff Mansfield, Public Works Director, gave an overview of the $10,700,796.00 American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) allocated to the City of Pocatello. He noted the conditions for ARPA fund obligations. Mr. Mansfield reviewed a revised list of proposed projects from March 2022 and estimated costs for each project which could be funded using ARPA funds. Council discussed the following proposed ARPA projects: Well #2 replacement, Stormwater upgrades, Brooklyn’s Playground upgrades, repaving City parking lots, Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations, City fuel site constructions, sidewalks, South 5th Avenue sewer project, Johnny Creek sewering project, Ross Park waterslide replacement and Riverside Golf course Clubhouse upgrades. Mrs. Ortega was excused from the meeting at 12:42 p.m. Mayor Blad announced that Council would receive feedback from department heads and that the item would come before Council at a future Work Session. Mayor Blad called a recess at 12:45 p.m. Mayor Blad reconvened the meeting at 12:50 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Planning and Development Services staff members were present POCATELLO to provide information and receive feedback from the Council COMPREHENSIVE regarding the Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040. PLAN 2040 Jim Anglesey, Long Range Planner, gave an overview of the Comprehensive Plan 2040. He noted the various outreach methods used to gather input from the community. Mr. Anglesey shared input gathered from the community. He noted that the top categories of concern for residents are housing, parks and recreation, business and services and street design. Mr. Anglesey stated the final draft will be completed October 2022. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the ADJOURN meeting at 1:30 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR KONNI R. KENDELL, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: WENDY A. PRATHER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK