1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
A. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-20-B Loader for Public Works 2) Bid IF-20-C Grader for Public Works 3) Bid IF 20-E Ambulance Purchase for Fire Department B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the October 7, 2019 Council Work Session; and, October 10, 2019 Council Meeting 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).
Community Partnership Grant Committee Report: For consideration is the summary of funding recommendations from the Community Partnership Grant citizen committee. The report provides a detailed breakdown of the grant funding recommended for each nonprofit organization that applied for public funding during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2019-2020 Community Partnership Grant awards in the amount of $130,000 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution for BiologiQ as a commercial customer of Idaho Falls Power: For consideration is a resolution to establish BioLogiQ as a commercial energy rate customer of Idaho Falls Power. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the resolution to establish BioLogiQ as a commercial energy rate customer of Idaho Falls Power, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate
Joint Powers Agreement with Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) Fiber: For consideration is a Joint Powers Agreement for the design, execution and ongoing operation of a fiber optic network between the City of Idaho Falls and Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with UTOPIA, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Street Name Spellings: For consideration is an ordinance amending three street name spellings. These spellings were considered on September 26 as part of a separate ordinance which changed them to an unconventional spelling. The reason the ordinance changed the spellings was to have the least possible impact on existing homes addressed from the odd spellings. However, after concerns were later raised, staff has prepared the ordinance to again change the names to the commonly accepted spellings for the three street names. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending street name spellings 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).
Ordinance Amending Section Title 5, Chapter 8 of City Code: For consideration is an ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 8 of City Code regarding litter and abatement. The proposed changes modify the definitions to be clearer and easier to enforce. The ordinance also modifies other sections of the code related to litter and its accumulation as well as other general, minor edits throughout the section. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 8, 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, MK Simpson Center Division No. 1: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for MK Simpson Center Division No. 1. This application was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its October 1, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. The plat complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the application. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for MK Simpson Center Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for MK Simpson Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for MK Simpsons Center Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Request for Extension to Record a Final Plat, Windsor Addition No. 1, 1st Amended: For consideration is a request for an extension to record the Final Plat for Windsor Addition No. 1, 1st Amended. Section 10-1-9(B)(5)(b) states, “All approved final plats shall be offered for record within one hundred and eighty (180) days following approval by the Council, unless an extension of time for filing is granted by the Council.” The plat was approved by the Council on April 25, 2019. 180 days from the approval date was October 22. The applicant knew the plat would not be recorded by that date, but will be shortly thereafter if the extension is approved. The applicant explained to staff the reason the plat has not recorded is due to difficulties with deed restrictions on the adjacent Shopko property. Staff recommends approval of the extension for up to 180 days. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an extension to record the Final Plat for Windsor Addition Division No. 1, 1st Amended for a maximum of 180 days (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County: Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2323 a public hearing was held on Monday, October 7, 2019 to receive testimony regarding the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County. No testimony was offered. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 4-H property for a total of $430,000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Acquisition of Funland in Tautphaus Park: For consideration is an agreement to purchase the assets of Funland in Tautphaus Park and the business itself. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase and acquisition of the Funland property for a total amount of $120,000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment
Oct 24, 2019 City Council Meeting
1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
A. Items from Municipal Services: 1) Bid IF-20-B Loader for Public Works 2) Bid IF-20-C Grader for Public Works 3) Bid IF 20-E Ambulance Purchase for Fire Department B. Items from the City Clerk: 1) Minutes from the October 7, 2019 Council Work Session; and, October 10, 2019 Council Meeting 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).
Community Partnership Grant Committee Report: For consideration is the summary of funding recommendations from the Community Partnership Grant citizen committee. The report provides a detailed breakdown of the grant funding recommended for each nonprofit organization that applied for public funding during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2019-2020 Community Partnership Grant awards in the amount of $130,000 (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Resolution for BiologiQ as a commercial customer of Idaho Falls Power: For consideration is a resolution to establish BioLogiQ as a commercial energy rate customer of Idaho Falls Power. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the resolution to establish BioLogiQ as a commercial energy rate customer of Idaho Falls Power, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate
Joint Powers Agreement with Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) Fiber: For consideration is a Joint Powers Agreement for the design, execution and ongoing operation of a fiber optic network between the City of Idaho Falls and Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with UTOPIA, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Ordinance Amending Street Name Spellings: For consideration is an ordinance amending three street name spellings. These spellings were considered on September 26 as part of a separate ordinance which changed them to an unconventional spelling. The reason the ordinance changed the spellings was to have the least possible impact on existing homes addressed from the odd spellings. However, after concerns were later raised, staff has prepared the ordinance to again change the names to the commonly accepted spellings for the three street names. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending street name spellings 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).
Ordinance Amending Section Title 5, Chapter 8 of City Code: For consideration is an ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 8 of City Code regarding litter and abatement. The proposed changes modify the definitions to be clearer and easier to enforce. The ordinance also modifies other sections of the code related to litter and its accumulation as well as other general, minor edits throughout the section. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 8, 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).
Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, MK Simpson Center Division No. 1: For consideration is the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for MK Simpson Center Division No. 1. This application was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its October 1, 2019 meeting and recommended approval by unanimous vote. The plat complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the application. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS (in sequential order): a. Approve the Development Agreement for MK Simpson Center Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. b. Accept the Final Plat for MK Simpson Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. c. Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for MK Simpsons Center Division No. 1, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
Request for Extension to Record a Final Plat, Windsor Addition No. 1, 1st Amended: For consideration is a request for an extension to record the Final Plat for Windsor Addition No. 1, 1st Amended. Section 10-1-9(B)(5)(b) states, “All approved final plats shall be offered for record within one hundred and eighty (180) days following approval by the Council, unless an extension of time for filing is granted by the Council.” The plat was approved by the Council on April 25, 2019. 180 days from the approval date was October 22. The applicant knew the plat would not be recorded by that date, but will be shortly thereafter if the extension is approved. The applicant explained to staff the reason the plat has not recorded is due to difficulties with deed restrictions on the adjacent Shopko property. Staff recommends approval of the extension for up to 180 days. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an extension to record the Final Plat for Windsor Addition Division No. 1, 1st Amended for a maximum of 180 days (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County: Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2323 a public hearing was held on Monday, October 7, 2019 to receive testimony regarding the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County. No testimony was offered. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 4-H property for a total of $430,000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
Acquisition of Funland in Tautphaus Park: For consideration is an agreement to purchase the assets of Funland in Tautphaus Park and the business itself. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase and acquisition of the Funland property for a total amount of $120,000, and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents (or take other action deemed appropriate).
6. Announcements. 7. Adjournment