1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from the Fire Department: 1) Bonneville County Ambulance Service Agreement B. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreement C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of July, 2019 2) Approval of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Consulting and Insurance for Fiscal Year 2019/20 3) Bid IF-19-31, Purchase of Chlorine and Sodium Bisulfite for Public Works 4) Bid IF-19-32, Purchase of Line Clearance Project Services for Idaho Falls Power 5) Quote 19-034, Purchase of Power Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 6) Quote 19-037, Purchase of Materials and Labor for the Replacement of the Rip Rap at Gem State Lake for Idaho Falls Power D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the August 12, 2019 Council Budget Session; August 22, 2019 Council Meeting; and, August 23, 2019 Council Work Session. 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Bee’s Knees Pub & Catering; Casa Jaliscos Inc.; D’Railed; Elk’s Lodge; GR Bar on Easy Street; Gas N’ Grub LLC; Holmes Speedi Mart; Idaho Brewing Page 2 of 5 Company; Jacksons #73; KC’s Food Mart; Leo’s Place; Los Albertos Inc.; Morenitas; Olive Garden; Paula’s Meat Market; Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers; Samoa Club; Shari’s; Skyline Lanes; Snake Bite; Speedi Corp Inc.; and, Yummy House, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-19-P, Purchase of One New Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device for Idaho Falls Power (Addition to Fleet): It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Idaho Falls Power Department to approve the purchase of one new articulating telescopic aerial device from Altec Industries, Inc. for a total of $122,195. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To purchase one new articulating telescopic aerial device from Altec Industries, Inc. for a total of $122,195 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval to Write-Off Unpaid Utility Service Accounts: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve the write-off of unpaid utility service accounts for calendar year 2014 determined as uncollectible for a total of $310,983.83 for approximately 770 utility accounts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the write-off of unpaid utility service accounts for calendar year 2014 for a total of $310,983.83 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval to Write-off Unallowable and Unpaid Ambulance Service Accounts: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve the write-off of unpaid ambulance service accounts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years determined as uncollectible following internal and outside collection agency efforts for a total of $1,927,944.96. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the write-off of unpaid ambulance service accounts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years for a total of $1,927,944.96 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Contract of Sale to Purchase Land: The Municipal Services Department recommends approval of the contract of sale to purchase the Idaho Livestock Commission Company of Bonneville County, Idaho, titled Idaho Livestock Auction Company. The total purchase price is $675,000. This contract includes a clause for environmental testing and inspection of the property and the soil or other environmental considerations on the property. Another feature of the agreement includes earnest money paid in the amount of $10,000, of which 50% is non-refundable. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the contract of sale to purchase the Idaho Livestock Auction Company including earnest money paid in the amount of $10,000 and payment of the total purchase price of $675.000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Taxi Cab Inspections: This is a change to the City Ordinance referencing who conducts taxi cab or public conveyance within the City of Idaho Falls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the proposed changes to the Public Conveyance Ordinance under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
School Resource Officer Agreement: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between District 91 and the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) establishing each entity’s obligation under the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with School District 91 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Police Department Lease Vehicle Program: It is the recommendation of the Police Department to approve the municipal master lease agreement with The Bancorp of Kent, Washington for a not-toexceed total of 40 law enforcement vehicles for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 fiscal years with two fiveyear lease terms. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the municipal master lease agreement with The Bancorp of Kent, Washington and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
FY 2019-2020 Business Improvement District Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation: For consideration is approval of the FY2019- 2020 Business Improvement District (BID) Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC). This agreement is updated annually before the beginning of the next Fiscal Year. It sets forth the responsibilities of IFDDC as the City’s designated manager of the BID and the payment of collected BID funds to cover the costs of management. The agreement also includes a list of goals and projects for the upcoming year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the FY2019-2020 Business Improvement District Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Agreement and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Closing the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area: For consideration is an ordinance which closes and terminates the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area. This project area represents 30 years of successful redevelopment and urban renewal projects resulting in nearly $200,000,000 increase in property valuations in the City’s core. Notable projects have included the construction of Lindsay Boulevard, Utah Avenue, and Memorial Drive, Riverwalk improvements such as the Rock Gardens and west side path widening, assistance to Taylor Crossing, Renaissance Center, Broadway Ford, The Broadway, the Bonneville Hotel, Indian Motorcycle, Deseret book, Spring Hill Suites, Residence Inn, and the recent upgrades to downtown intersections and Broadway Streetscape. The Snake River Project Area has been used as a statewide example of how to properly develop and execute an urban renewal plan. The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency has worked to spend funds responsibly and effectively and is proud of the many accomplishments and projects within the project area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance terminating the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended: For consideration is the Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended, 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 Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Kirkendall Subdivision: For consideration is a Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Kirkendall Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Kirkendall Subdivision, 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 Kirkendall Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended: For consideration is a Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its July 11, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended, 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 St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Annexation and Initial Zoning of RP, Annexation and Initial Zoning Ordinances, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates): For consideration is the Annexation and Initial Zoning of RP, Annexation and Initial Zoning Ordinances, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 38 East for Manchester Estates . The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the annexation at its May 7, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance annexing M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation of M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To assign a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and to approve the ordinance establishing the initial zoning for M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates) as RP Zone, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary, that the City limits documents be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and initial zoning on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning Office. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of RP for M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Ordinance Modifying Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, Clarifying Conditions of Avigation Easement Dedications: For consideration is an Ordinance modifying Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, Clarifying Conditions of Avigation Easement Conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its August 6, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment.
Sep 12, 2019 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Item from the Fire Department: 1) Bonneville County Ambulance Service Agreement B. Item from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreement C. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of July, 2019 2) Approval of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Consulting and Insurance for Fiscal Year 2019/20 3) Bid IF-19-31, Purchase of Chlorine and Sodium Bisulfite for Public Works 4) Bid IF-19-32, Purchase of Line Clearance Project Services for Idaho Falls Power 5) Quote 19-034, Purchase of Power Inventory for Idaho Falls Power 6) Quote 19-037, Purchase of Materials and Labor for the Replacement of the Rip Rap at Gem State Lake for Idaho Falls Power D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the August 12, 2019 Council Budget Session; August 22, 2019 Council Meeting; and, August 23, 2019 Council Work Session. 2) License Applications, including Beer Licenses to Bee’s Knees Pub & Catering; Casa Jaliscos Inc.; D’Railed; Elk’s Lodge; GR Bar on Easy Street; Gas N’ Grub LLC; Holmes Speedi Mart; Idaho Brewing Page 2 of 5 Company; Jacksons #73; KC’s Food Mart; Leo’s Place; Los Albertos Inc.; Morenitas; Olive Garden; Paula’s Meat Market; Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers; Samoa Club; Shari’s; Skyline Lanes; Snake Bite; Speedi Corp Inc.; and, Yummy House, all carrying the required approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Municipal Services 1) Bid IF-19-P, Purchase of One New Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device for Idaho Falls Power (Addition to Fleet): It is the recommendation of Municipal Services and the Idaho Falls Power Department to approve the purchase of one new articulating telescopic aerial device from Altec Industries, Inc. for a total of $122,195. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To purchase one new articulating telescopic aerial device from Altec Industries, Inc. for a total of $122,195 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval to Write-Off Unpaid Utility Service Accounts: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve the write-off of unpaid utility service accounts for calendar year 2014 determined as uncollectible for a total of $310,983.83 for approximately 770 utility accounts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the write-off of unpaid utility service accounts for calendar year 2014 for a total of $310,983.83 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval to Write-off Unallowable and Unpaid Ambulance Service Accounts: It is the recommendation of the Municipal Services Department to approve the write-off of unpaid ambulance service accounts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years determined as uncollectible following internal and outside collection agency efforts for a total of $1,927,944.96. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the write-off of unpaid ambulance service accounts for the 2017 and 2018 calendar years for a total of $1,927,944.96 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approval of Contract of Sale to Purchase Land: The Municipal Services Department recommends approval of the contract of sale to purchase the Idaho Livestock Commission Company of Bonneville County, Idaho, titled Idaho Livestock Auction Company. The total purchase price is $675,000. This contract includes a clause for environmental testing and inspection of the property and the soil or other environmental considerations on the property. Another feature of the agreement includes earnest money paid in the amount of $10,000, of which 50% is non-refundable. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the contract of sale to purchase the Idaho Livestock Auction Company including earnest money paid in the amount of $10,000 and payment of the total purchase price of $675.000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Taxi Cab Inspections: This is a change to the City Ordinance referencing who conducts taxi cab or public conveyance within the City of Idaho Falls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the proposed changes to the Public Conveyance Ordinance under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
School Resource Officer Agreement: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between District 91 and the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) establishing each entity’s obligation under the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with School District 91 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Police Department Lease Vehicle Program: It is the recommendation of the Police Department to approve the municipal master lease agreement with The Bancorp of Kent, Washington for a not-toexceed total of 40 law enforcement vehicles for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 fiscal years with two fiveyear lease terms. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the municipal master lease agreement with The Bancorp of Kent, Washington and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
FY 2019-2020 Business Improvement District Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation: For consideration is approval of the FY2019- 2020 Business Improvement District (BID) Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC). This agreement is updated annually before the beginning of the next Fiscal Year. It sets forth the responsibilities of IFDDC as the City’s designated manager of the BID and the payment of collected BID funds to cover the costs of management. The agreement also includes a list of goals and projects for the upcoming year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the FY2019-2020 Business Improvement District Management Agreement with Idaho Falls Downtown Development Agreement and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Closing the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area: For consideration is an ordinance which closes and terminates the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area. This project area represents 30 years of successful redevelopment and urban renewal projects resulting in nearly $200,000,000 increase in property valuations in the City’s core. Notable projects have included the construction of Lindsay Boulevard, Utah Avenue, and Memorial Drive, Riverwalk improvements such as the Rock Gardens and west side path widening, assistance to Taylor Crossing, Renaissance Center, Broadway Ford, The Broadway, the Bonneville Hotel, Indian Motorcycle, Deseret book, Spring Hill Suites, Residence Inn, and the recent upgrades to downtown intersections and Broadway Streetscape. The Snake River Project Area has been used as a statewide example of how to properly develop and execute an urban renewal plan. The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency has worked to spend funds responsibly and effectively and is proud of the many accomplishments and projects within the project area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance terminating the Revenue Allocation Area for the Snake River Project Area, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criterial and Standards, Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended: For consideration is the Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended, 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 Lorin C. Anderson Addition Division No. 1, 4th Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Kirkendall Subdivision: For consideration is a Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Kirkendall Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its June 4, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for Kirkendall Subdivision, 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 Kirkendall Subdivision, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended: For consideration is a Final Plat and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the plat at its July 11, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To accept the Final Plat for St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended, 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 St. Clair Estates Division No. 13, 5th Amended, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Annexation and Initial Zoning of RP, Annexation and Initial Zoning Ordinances, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates): For consideration is the Annexation and Initial Zoning of RP, Annexation and Initial Zoning Ordinances, and Reasoned Statements of Relevant Criteria and Standards, M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 38 East for Manchester Estates . The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the annexation at its May 7, 2019, meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. To approve the Ordinance annexing M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. b. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation of M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. c. To assign a Comprehensive Plan Designation of Low Density Residential and to approve the ordinance establishing the initial zoning for M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates) as RP Zone, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary, that the City limits documents be amended to include the area annexed herewith, and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and initial zoning on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning Office. d. To approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Initial Zoning of RP for M&B 23.824 acres, NW ¼, SE ¼, Section 31, T 2N, R 38E (Manchester Estates), and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Ordinance Modifying Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, Clarifying Conditions of Avigation Easement Dedications: For consideration is an Ordinance modifying Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, Clarifying Conditions of Avigation Easement Conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its August 6, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 5 of the City Code, under the suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, and request 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).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment.