1. Call to Order and Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation Award to Tautphaus Park Zoo - AZA Executive Director Kris Vehrs.
Announcement of Idaho Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Outstanding Facilities Award to River Gardens at Taylor's Crossing, and honoring Rock Solid Landscape and Design for Related Work.
Amendment to Agenda
Public Comment and Mayor's Response Time
a. Items from the Mayor: 1. Appointment of Peter N. Hahn to serve on the Golf Advisory Board. 2. Appointment of Darren Josephson to serve on the Planning Commission. b. Items from the City Clerk: 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 18, 2014 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting, the September 22, 2014 Council Work Session, the September 25, 2014 Regular Council Meeting, and the September 30, 2014 Cities/County Coordination Meeting. 2. Approval of License Applications, including a BEER LICENSE to Kelsey's Mexican Market and Variety Store, all carrying the required approvals. 3. Approval of the Monthly Expenditure Summary for the month of September, 2014. 4. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for the month of September, 2014. 5. Approval of Monthly Reports from various Division and Department Heads. 6. Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on October 9, 2014. c. Item from the Public Works Director: 1. Public Works is requesting authorization to advertise to receive bids for the Well 15 Variable Frequency Drive Upgrades Project. d. Item from the Parks and Recreation Director: 1. Change Order No. 2 with Alta Planning + Design to Complete Phase Two (2) of Connecting Our Community: On October 25, 2013, a bid was awarded to Alta Planning + Design to complete Phase Two (2) of Connecting Our Community - A Plan for Connecting the Idaho Falls Area Through Walking and Biking in the amount of $38,220.00. Due to additional services performed beyond the original scope of work, the Division of Parks and Recreation respectfully requests an increase in the contract amount of $2,248.00, bringing the original award of $38,220.00 to a total of $40,468.00, and requests authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to accept the executed contract as written.
Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency Construction Agreement -Westbank Improvements Project: This is a Construction Agreement with the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRDA) with respect to the Westbank Improvements Project. The Project involves upgrading the Greenbelt on the west side of the river, between West Broadway and US 20. This Agreement formalizes a $400,000.00 financial commitment towards the Project by the IFRDA and stipulates that the City will provide design engineering and construction administration of the Project. This Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Public Works recommends approval of this Agreement; and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents.
Easement Vacation Request - Block 1, Lot 10, Ashment Addition, Division No. 5: Verizon Wireless and the owners of the subject lot are asking that approximately 54 feet of the 10-foot-wide utility easement along the south edge of the lot be vacated. The property owner has agreed to dedicate a new utility easement around Verizon's new facility and all utilities have agreed to the vacation. Public Works requests authorization for the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation.
Renewal of Microsoft Software and Support for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year: Municipal Services respectfully requests that the Mayor and Council authorize the renewal and support services for Microsoft related items from Dell Computer Corporation in the lump sum amount of $98,054.97 from the State of Idaho Bid No. SBP01388. This is the first authorization for a three-year contract. ACTION: To approve the renewal of Microsoft Software and Support for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year for Microsoft related items from Dell Computer Corporation in the lump sum amount of $98,054.97 from the State of Idaho Bid No. SBP01388 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Shade Tree Ordinance Changes: This is a draft Shade Tree Ordinance with proposed changes to clarify general language, licensing requirements, and permitted scope of services. The changes have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Division of Parks and Recreation respectfully requests authorization and approval of said changes by the City Council.
V.M.: This is the Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Rhonda Aliah, D. V. M. for Professional Services related to animal care at the Tautphaus Park Zoo. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Division of Parks and Recreation recommends approval of the contract for the Tautphaus Park Zoo for the term of one (1) year and requests authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract documents.
Professional Services Proposal for Downtown Greenbelt Renewal -Westside Trail Improvements - Plan Review: The Parks and Recreation Division respectfully requests authorization to enter into an Agreement with Pierson Land Works, LLC to provide design services and review for the specifications and construction drawings for the Westside Trail Improvements Project. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Division respectfully requests approval and authorization to enter into said Agreement with Pierson Land Works, LLC in the amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development Site Plan and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards - Lot 11, Block 13, St. Clair Estates Addition, Division No. 13, 4th Amended: This is an application for approval of a site plan for a medical office in a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards located at Lot 11, Block 13, St. Clair Estates Addition, Division No. 13, 4^ Amended. The Planning Commission considered this item at its September 2, 2014 Meeting and recommended approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation.
Executive Session
Oct 09, 2014 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order and Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation Award to Tautphaus Park Zoo - AZA Executive Director Kris Vehrs.
Announcement of Idaho Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Outstanding Facilities Award to River Gardens at Taylor's Crossing, and honoring Rock Solid Landscape and Design for Related Work.
Amendment to Agenda
Public Comment and Mayor's Response Time
a. Items from the Mayor: 1. Appointment of Peter N. Hahn to serve on the Golf Advisory Board. 2. Appointment of Darren Josephson to serve on the Planning Commission. b. Items from the City Clerk: 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 18, 2014 Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting, the September 22, 2014 Council Work Session, the September 25, 2014 Regular Council Meeting, and the September 30, 2014 Cities/County Coordination Meeting. 2. Approval of License Applications, including a BEER LICENSE to Kelsey's Mexican Market and Variety Store, all carrying the required approvals. 3. Approval of the Monthly Expenditure Summary for the month of September, 2014. 4. Approval of Monthly Treasurer's Report for the month of September, 2014. 5. Approval of Monthly Reports from various Division and Department Heads. 6. Request for Council ratification for the publication of legal notices calling for public hearings on October 9, 2014. c. Item from the Public Works Director: 1. Public Works is requesting authorization to advertise to receive bids for the Well 15 Variable Frequency Drive Upgrades Project. d. Item from the Parks and Recreation Director: 1. Change Order No. 2 with Alta Planning + Design to Complete Phase Two (2) of Connecting Our Community: On October 25, 2013, a bid was awarded to Alta Planning + Design to complete Phase Two (2) of Connecting Our Community - A Plan for Connecting the Idaho Falls Area Through Walking and Biking in the amount of $38,220.00. Due to additional services performed beyond the original scope of work, the Division of Parks and Recreation respectfully requests an increase in the contract amount of $2,248.00, bringing the original award of $38,220.00 to a total of $40,468.00, and requests authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to accept the executed contract as written.
Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency Construction Agreement -Westbank Improvements Project: This is a Construction Agreement with the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRDA) with respect to the Westbank Improvements Project. The Project involves upgrading the Greenbelt on the west side of the river, between West Broadway and US 20. This Agreement formalizes a $400,000.00 financial commitment towards the Project by the IFRDA and stipulates that the City will provide design engineering and construction administration of the Project. This Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Public Works recommends approval of this Agreement; and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents.
Easement Vacation Request - Block 1, Lot 10, Ashment Addition, Division No. 5: Verizon Wireless and the owners of the subject lot are asking that approximately 54 feet of the 10-foot-wide utility easement along the south edge of the lot be vacated. The property owner has agreed to dedicate a new utility easement around Verizon's new facility and all utilities have agreed to the vacation. Public Works requests authorization for the City Attorney to prepare documents needed to accomplish the vacation.
Renewal of Microsoft Software and Support for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year: Municipal Services respectfully requests that the Mayor and Council authorize the renewal and support services for Microsoft related items from Dell Computer Corporation in the lump sum amount of $98,054.97 from the State of Idaho Bid No. SBP01388. This is the first authorization for a three-year contract. ACTION: To approve the renewal of Microsoft Software and Support for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year for Microsoft related items from Dell Computer Corporation in the lump sum amount of $98,054.97 from the State of Idaho Bid No. SBP01388 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Shade Tree Ordinance Changes: This is a draft Shade Tree Ordinance with proposed changes to clarify general language, licensing requirements, and permitted scope of services. The changes have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Division of Parks and Recreation respectfully requests authorization and approval of said changes by the City Council.
V.M.: This is the Veterinary Services Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. Rhonda Aliah, D. V. M. for Professional Services related to animal care at the Tautphaus Park Zoo. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Division of Parks and Recreation recommends approval of the contract for the Tautphaus Park Zoo for the term of one (1) year and requests authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract documents.
Professional Services Proposal for Downtown Greenbelt Renewal -Westside Trail Improvements - Plan Review: The Parks and Recreation Division respectfully requests authorization to enter into an Agreement with Pierson Land Works, LLC to provide design services and review for the specifications and construction drawings for the Westside Trail Improvements Project. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Division respectfully requests approval and authorization to enter into said Agreement with Pierson Land Works, LLC in the amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development Site Plan and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards - Lot 11, Block 13, St. Clair Estates Addition, Division No. 13, 4th Amended: This is an application for approval of a site plan for a medical office in a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards located at Lot 11, Block 13, St. Clair Estates Addition, Division No. 13, 4^ Amended. The Planning Commission considered this item at its September 2, 2014 Meeting and recommended approval. Staff concurs with this recommendation.
Executive Session