1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreements with Shell Energy North America (US), LP 2) Approval of Generation Protection Services Review by Brown Kysar Inc. (BKI) B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of August, 2019 2) Bid IF-20-A Backhoe for Public Works 3) Quote 19-035 Purchase of Cargo Van for Idaho Falls Zoo C. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Well 4 Well House Replacement 2) Bid Award – Mound Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Upgrade and 17th Street and Yellowstone Storm Lift Station Upgrade 3) Bid Award – Broadway Street Lights - Old Butte Road to Bellin Road D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Council Work Session; and, September 26, 2019 Council Meeting and Executive Session 2) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Airport Contract and Notice of Award to Knife River Construction: It is the recommendation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to approve the Notice of Award to Knife River Construction. The Contract price is $1,824,292. The purpose of this project is to relocate runway 17 end and connecting taxiway, to remove taxiway A from taxiway A1 to runway 17, and to construct taxiway H from taxiway A to taxiway B. At the September 26, 2019 City Council Meeting the City Council approved the acceptance of the FAA AIP grant #46-2019 for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Contract and Notice of Award to Knife River Construction and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve and Authorize the Procurement Agreement with M-B Companies: It is the recommendation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to approve the Procurement Agreement to M-B Companies for the procurement and purchase of Multi-Tasking Equipment for Airfield Snow Removal. The contract price of the awarded contract is $680,114. At the September 26, 2019 City Council Meeting the City Council approved the acceptance of the FAA AIP grant #45-2019 for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Procurement Agreement with M-B Companies and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Bid Award to Rivers West Construction for Idaho Falls Power Mezzanine Remodel: To remodel the warehouse mezzanine in the Idaho Falls Power administration building to the lowest responsive and responsible bids received for $87,165.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and approve the bid from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Rivers West Construction, for $87,165.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Easement Vacation – East View Addition: For consideration is an easement vacation for Lots 12, 13, 20, and 21 in Block 17 of the East View Addition, Division 3. This easement vacation is requested by the lot owners, Carey R. and Julie K. Heaton, to better facilitate the development of their property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance vacating the easements for Lots 12, 13, 20, and 21 in Block 17 of the East View Addition, Division 3, under a 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).
Community Development Services Ordinance and Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Parking Enforcement in the Downtown Area: For consideration is an ordinance modifying various sections of City Code to allow an authorized parking enforcement agent to assist in parking enforcement. The Ordinance also includes an appeal process for parking violation tickets and addresses other minor changes within these sections. The ordinance is directly related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which designates Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) as an authorized parking enforcement agent for the downtown area. This concept was discussed during the budget work sessions earlier this year and the Council indicated support for developing the MOU and committed $35,000 in the budget to assist with this transition. The MOU stipulates the authority of IFDDC, how the money from the City and any parking tickets may be used. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Ordinance amending various sections of City Code related to parking enforcement under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. b. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.
Parking Management Agreement with IF-1, LLC for The Broadway Garage: For consideration is a Parking Management Agreement between Idaho Falls and IF-1, LLC to manage the parking garage at The Broadway. IF-1, LLC owns the buildings on the site and constructed the garage and plaza. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Parking Management Agreement with IF-1, LLC and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Snake River Townhomes Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards: For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Townhomes in the Snake River Landing Development. This application was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its September 3, 2019 meeting and recommended for approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Planned Unit Development for Snake River Townhomes. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Snake River Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Modifications to the Zoning Code and Sign Code: For consideration is an ordinance for minor modifications to the zoning code and sign code. These changes are part of ongoing maintenance to both codes which CDS conducts annually. The changes address issues identified during implementation of the codes. These changes were reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its September 3, 2019 meeting and recommended for approval by a 5-1 vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending the Zoning Code and Sign Code under a 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).
Municipal Services Quote 19-036 Renovation of City Hall Utility Offices: On September 9, 2019, quotes were received and opened for the renovation of City Hall Utility Offices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the quote from Alan Clark Construction, Inc. of Idaho Falls for a total of $86,559.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing for the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County: The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment for the purchase of surplus 4-H property for $430,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required.
7. Announcements. 8. Adjournment.
Oct 10, 2019 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member of the Council for separate consideration. A. Items from Idaho Falls Power: 1) Power Trade Confirmation Agreements with Shell Energy North America (US), LP 2) Approval of Generation Protection Services Review by Brown Kysar Inc. (BKI) B. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Treasurer’s Report for the month of August, 2019 2) Bid IF-20-A Backhoe for Public Works 3) Quote 19-035 Purchase of Cargo Van for Idaho Falls Zoo C. Items from Public Works: 1) Bid Award – Well 4 Well House Replacement 2) Bid Award – Mound Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Upgrade and 17th Street and Yellowstone Storm Lift Station Upgrade 3) Bid Award – Broadway Street Lights - Old Butte Road to Bellin Road D. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Council Work Session; and, September 26, 2019 Council Meeting and Executive Session 2) License Applications, all carrying the required approvals RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Regular Agenda. Airport Contract and Notice of Award to Knife River Construction: It is the recommendation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to approve the Notice of Award to Knife River Construction. The Contract price is $1,824,292. The purpose of this project is to relocate runway 17 end and connecting taxiway, to remove taxiway A from taxiway A1 to runway 17, and to construct taxiway H from taxiway A to taxiway B. At the September 26, 2019 City Council Meeting the City Council approved the acceptance of the FAA AIP grant #46-2019 for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Contract and Notice of Award to Knife River Construction and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Approve and Authorize the Procurement Agreement with M-B Companies: It is the recommendation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to approve the Procurement Agreement to M-B Companies for the procurement and purchase of Multi-Tasking Equipment for Airfield Snow Removal. The contract price of the awarded contract is $680,114. At the September 26, 2019 City Council Meeting the City Council approved the acceptance of the FAA AIP grant #45-2019 for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Procurement Agreement with M-B Companies and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Idaho Falls Power Bid Award to Rivers West Construction for Idaho Falls Power Mezzanine Remodel: To remodel the warehouse mezzanine in the Idaho Falls Power administration building to the lowest responsive and responsible bids received for $87,165.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and approve the bid from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Rivers West Construction, for $87,165.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Works Easement Vacation – East View Addition: For consideration is an easement vacation for Lots 12, 13, 20, and 21 in Block 17 of the East View Addition, Division 3. This easement vacation is requested by the lot owners, Carey R. and Julie K. Heaton, to better facilitate the development of their property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the ordinance vacating the easements for Lots 12, 13, 20, and 21 in Block 17 of the East View Addition, Division 3, under a 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).
Community Development Services Ordinance and Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Parking Enforcement in the Downtown Area: For consideration is an ordinance modifying various sections of City Code to allow an authorized parking enforcement agent to assist in parking enforcement. The Ordinance also includes an appeal process for parking violation tickets and addresses other minor changes within these sections. The ordinance is directly related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which designates Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) as an authorized parking enforcement agent for the downtown area. This concept was discussed during the budget work sessions earlier this year and the Council indicated support for developing the MOU and committed $35,000 in the budget to assist with this transition. The MOU stipulates the authority of IFDDC, how the money from the City and any parking tickets may be used. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Ordinance amending various sections of City Code related to parking enforcement under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. b. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.
Parking Management Agreement with IF-1, LLC for The Broadway Garage: For consideration is a Parking Management Agreement between Idaho Falls and IF-1, LLC to manage the parking garage at The Broadway. IF-1, LLC owns the buildings on the site and constructed the garage and plaza. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Parking Management Agreement with IF-1, LLC and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing – Snake River Townhomes Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards: For consideration is the application for a Planned Unit Development and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Snake River Townhomes in the Snake River Landing Development. This application was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its September 3, 2019 meeting and recommended for approval by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Planned Unit Development for Snake River Townhomes. b. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Planned Unit Development for Snake River Townhomes, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Public Hearing – Modifications to the Zoning Code and Sign Code: For consideration is an ordinance for minor modifications to the zoning code and sign code. These changes are part of ongoing maintenance to both codes which CDS conducts annually. The changes address issues identified during implementation of the codes. These changes were reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its September 3, 2019 meeting and recommended for approval by a 5-1 vote. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending the Zoning Code and Sign Code under a 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).
Municipal Services Quote 19-036 Renovation of City Hall Utility Offices: On September 9, 2019, quotes were received and opened for the renovation of City Hall Utility Offices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the quote from Alan Clark Construction, Inc. of Idaho Falls for a total of $86,559.00 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Public Hearing for the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County: The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment for the purchase of surplus 4-H property for $430,000.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required.
7. Announcements. 8. Adjournment.