1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment. Members of the public are invited to address the City Council regarding matters that are not on this agenda or already noticed for a public hearing. When you address the Council, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. Please note that matters currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment which may be the subject of a pending enforcement action, or which are relative to a City personnel matter are not suitable for public comment.
Presentation – Extreme Blue Thunder Airshow Board of Directors
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Hydroelectric Property Insurance for Idaho Falls Power B. Item from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Water Line Replacements – 2018 C. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Facilities Removal and Indemnification Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the April 9, 2018 Council Work Session and Executive Sessions and, April 12, 2018 Council Meeting 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Black Bear Diner; City Bagels & Bakery; and, Sushi Time, all carrying the required approvals Page 2 of 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Agreement for the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement Project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement project. This agreement requires City financial contribution toward the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $27,085.00. Project development will be performed by City staff and will be treated as in-kind services applied towards the City's match requirement. The agreement requires a $1,000.00 up front contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department, and accompanying Resolution, for the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate)
Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Agreement for the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation Project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation project. This agreement requires City financial contribution toward the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $34,865.00. Project development will be performed by City staff and will be treated as in-kind services applied towards the City's match requirement. The agreement requires a $1,000.00 up front contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department, and accompanying Resolution, for the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate)
Easement Vacation – Manual Solutions, aka MSRP, LLC: The City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement on Lot 8 Block 1 of the Channing Way Addition, Division No. 1 owned by Manual Solutions, aka MSRP, LLC. The owner is expanding its facility and the building will extend into the existing easement. The owner has agreed to pay to move the utilities that are in the current easement as well as relocate the storm line in the easement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating a utility easement on Lot 8 Block 1 of the Channing Way Addition, Division No. 1, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance).
Easement Vacation – Sugarmill Substation: The City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement at the Sugarmill Substation owned by Rocky Mountain Power. The owner is expanding the present substation. Idaho Falls is not currently using the easement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating a utility easement at the Sugarmill Substation under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-18-17, Remodel of Fire Station #5: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services and the Fire Department to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total amount of $116,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction for a total amount of $116,000 for Fire Station #5 remodel (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power 1) Resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters: For consideration is a resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters. Idaho Falls Power staff recommends continuing participation in the project at the 10 megawatt subscription level. These items were covered in detail at a March 29 Special Meeting of the Idaho Falls City Council/Idaho Falls Power Board of Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Division No. 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 6, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its September 5, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Townhomes: For consideration is the application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 6, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by vote of 6-2. The Planning and Zoning Commission included the following conditions in their recommendation: A reduction in the side setback to six feet; tandem parking be allowed; a fence be provided along the south side of the development; the entrance to Skyline include three lanes for intake/left turn/right turn. It should be noted that since the Commission’s recommendation the Zoning Ordinance has been amended and the six foot setback variance is not necessary. It should also be noted the developer has requested to reduce the rear setback for the internal units. The request is within the parameters of the PUD Ordinance. Staff concurs with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the requested varied items. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Midwest Townhomes. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Midwest Townhomes.
Executive Session: 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, or public school student. (The Council will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.)
Apr 26, 2018 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment. Members of the public are invited to address the City Council regarding matters that are not on this agenda or already noticed for a public hearing. When you address the Council, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. Please note that matters currently pending before the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment which may be the subject of a pending enforcement action, or which are relative to a City personnel matter are not suitable for public comment.
Presentation – Extreme Blue Thunder Airshow Board of Directors
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Hydroelectric Property Insurance for Idaho Falls Power B. Item from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Water Line Replacements – 2018 C. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Facilities Removal and Indemnification Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the April 9, 2018 Council Work Session and Executive Sessions and, April 12, 2018 Council Meeting 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Black Bear Diner; City Bagels & Bakery; and, Sushi Time, all carrying the required approvals Page 2 of 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Public Works Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Agreement for the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement Project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement project. This agreement requires City financial contribution toward the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $27,085.00. Project development will be performed by City staff and will be treated as in-kind services applied towards the City's match requirement. The agreement requires a $1,000.00 up front contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department, and accompanying Resolution, for the Thermoplastic and ADA Improvement project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate)
Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Agreement for the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation Project: For consideration is a State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and accompanying Resolution with respect to the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation project. This agreement requires City financial contribution toward the entire project with a match rate of 7.34% for an estimated total of $34,865.00. Project development will be performed by City staff and will be treated as in-kind services applied towards the City's match requirement. The agreement requires a $1,000.00 up front contribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the State/Local Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department, and accompanying Resolution, for the Lindsay Boulevard Curve Superelevation project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate)
Easement Vacation – Manual Solutions, aka MSRP, LLC: The City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement on Lot 8 Block 1 of the Channing Way Addition, Division No. 1 owned by Manual Solutions, aka MSRP, LLC. The owner is expanding its facility and the building will extend into the existing easement. The owner has agreed to pay to move the utilities that are in the current easement as well as relocate the storm line in the easement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating a utility easement on Lot 8 Block 1 of the Channing Way Addition, Division No. 1, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance).
Easement Vacation – Sugarmill Substation: The City Attorney has prepared the documents to vacate a utility easement at the Sugarmill Substation owned by Rocky Mountain Power. The owner is expanding the present substation. Idaho Falls is not currently using the easement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance vacating a utility easement at the Sugarmill Substation under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title and published by summary (or consider the Ordinance on the first reading and that it be read by title, or reject the Ordinance).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-18-17, Remodel of Fire Station #5: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services and the Fire Department to accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction, Idaho Falls, Idaho for a total amount of $116,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Alan Clark Construction for a total amount of $116,000 for Fire Station #5 remodel (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power 1) Resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters: For consideration is a resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters. Idaho Falls Power staff recommends continuing participation in the project at the 10 megawatt subscription level. These items were covered in detail at a March 29 Special Meeting of the Idaho Falls City Council/Idaho Falls Power Board of Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Resolution authorizing and approving the Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems; the initial Budget and Plan of Finance for the Project; and related matters, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Community Development Services Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Division No. 1: For consideration is the application for Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Division No. 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 6, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Development Agreement for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. To accept the Final Plat for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Midwest Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2: For consideration is the application for Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its September 5, 2017 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. Staff concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition, Division No. 2, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Townhomes: For consideration is the application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Midwest Townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its February 6, 2018 meeting and recommended approval by vote of 6-2. The Planning and Zoning Commission included the following conditions in their recommendation: A reduction in the side setback to six feet; tandem parking be allowed; a fence be provided along the south side of the development; the entrance to Skyline include three lanes for intake/left turn/right turn. It should be noted that since the Commission’s recommendation the Zoning Ordinance has been amended and the six foot setback variance is not necessary. It should also be noted the developer has requested to reduce the rear setback for the internal units. The request is within the parameters of the PUD Ordinance. Staff concurs with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the requested varied items. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Planned Unit Development for Midwest Townhomes. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Midwest Townhomes.
Executive Session: 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, or public school student. (The Council will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.)