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July 11, 2012
Mayor Richard Woodland Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby Donna Benfield Jerry Merrill
Bruce Sutherland Sally Smith City Staff: Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney
Richard Horner – Finance Officer John Millar – Public Works Director Val Christensen – Community Development Director
Scott Johnson – Economic Development Director Blair Kay – City Clerk
7:00 P.M. City Hall
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council President Mann, Council Member Benfield, Council Member Sutherland,
Council Member Merrill, Council Member Smith, Council Member Busby and Mayor Woodland.
Mayor Woodland welcomed everyone to the meeting. He welcomed Troop 306 to the meeting.
Wynn Robinson led the Pledge to the Flag.
Leo Flores said the prayer.
Public Comment: on issues not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes)
Blake Willis at 610 Autumn Drive was concerned with the current city parking ordinance. He
would like to encourage the Mayor and City Council to change the current PEZ Zone parking.
Beforehand the city required a 1:1 parking ratio at apartment complexes but now it has been lowered
because of the PEZ Zone parking and now some apartment complexes have less than 30 to 40
percent parking. The campus average is 70 to 80 percent of the students that bring cars to school.
He explained that those apartment complexes that paid for parking before the PEZ Zone parking
are now being penalized because students now park on the street. He asked the City to change the
parking requirement to no overnight parking or to require some type of university permit during the
day. Parking is very expensive and those who paid for parking at their complex are being penalized
because the parking is no longer being used by the students.
Council President Mann acknowledged the problem and concern. He said something does have to
be done to help correct the parking problems.
Council Member Sutherland agreed with Council President Mann.
Council President Mann explained that the college, the Rexburg Police Department, and the city
should meet on the issue to figure out a solution.
Tasha Alva at 272 Pollard asked about the agenda process. She said it would have been helpful to
have last week’s P&Z minutes available online before this meeting. She asked that the agendas be
available earlier so that the public can come informed with the minutes and agendas ahead of time.
Presentations: - NONE
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City Council Meeting
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Committee Liaison Assignments for 2012:
A. Council Member Christopher Mann: Golf Board · Emergency Services Board · MYAB
Council President Mann reported the Golf Board met and their income was up $17,000; however, the
water bill was up $7,000 from the previous year. Emergency Services has not met; seven firemen are out of
town on fires. The medical truck has been out for over two weeks to other locations including Pocatello,
Colorado, and Utah, which will pay for a fire fighting vehicle. He reviewed the many fires the department
has been involved. MYAB is off for the summer. Council Member Sutherland thanked Council President
Mann for his efforts with MYAB.
B. Council Member Jordan Busby: GIS Oversight · Airport Board
Council Member Busby reported the Airport Board has not met this month and a meeting is scheduled
August 13. The GIS meeting was postponed.
C. Council Member Donna Benfield: Trails of Madison County · IBC · Teton Flood Museum Committee · M.E.P.I.
Council Member Benfield reported the Trails of Madison County will meet next Thursday at 5:15pm at
City Hall. She presented three people to be added to the Trails of Madison County Committee: 1. Joe Hill is the co-owner of Sticks and Stones.
2. Charles Hill is the co-owner of Sticks and Stones. 3. George Simmons is a student at BYU-I.
Council Member Benfield moved to approve the new proposed committee members; Council Member
Merrill seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
Council Member Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Benfield reported the other committees have not met. M.E.P.I will not meet
until September.
D. Council Member Sally Smith: Legacy Flight Museum · Rexburg Arts Council (Romance Theatre &
Tabernacle Civic Center, Orchestra)
Council Member Smith reported the next Legacy Flight Museum meeting is Friday at 7:00 A.M.;
The Rexburg Arts Council will be meeting Thursday at 6:00 P.M. with the Tabernacle meeting
following it. She will report on the air show next time.
E. Council Member Jerry Merrill: Beautification Committee · Parks & Recreation · Traffic & Safety ·
Urban Renewal Agency
Council Member Merrill reported the city parks are busy; however, the city staff is working hard
to keep up on the dry spots. The pool has been busy on warm days; Traffic and Safety did not meet;
Urban Renewal will be meeting Thursday. Mayor Woodland asked for Council Member Merrill to
seek information about the lot on the corner where a building foundation was installed at Main
Street and 1st East.
F. Council Member Bruce Sutherland: Planning & Zoning · School Board · Police
Council Member Sutherland reported the Planning and Zoning Commission met for 7 ½ hours
for public hearings on issues on the agenda tonight. The Madison School Board is here tonight to
discuss some issues. He reported that the police are doing well. He explained that he has not
recently talked to the Chief of Police but he did talk to him on the 4th of July. Economic
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Development has received RFP’s to do a feasibility study that will identify broadband costs in
Rexburg. They have identified a firm, Design Nine, to do the feasibility study for $72,900.
Design Nine, Inc.
Design Nine was founded in 1987 by Andrew Cohill to provide technology advice and services to community,
business, and public clients. Over the years, the company has grown steadily and now offers a comprehensive array of broadband network services, including early phase planning, network architecture and design, and network
construction oversight and project management. Design Nine is one of a very few firms in the United States with experience in the design, construction, and operation of open access broadband networks.
Design Nine projects have included the award-winning Danville municipal open network, The Wired Road open
access network, New Hampshire Fast Roads, Rockbridge Area Network Authority network, the City of Eagan, Minnesota open access network, and over a hundred other planning efforts for communities in more than
twenty states. The senior leadership of Design Nine has extensive, hands-on experience designing and managing telecommunications and broadband
systems.
Design Nine, Inc. is a Virginia corporation with its main office in the Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, Virginia. Design Nine has satellite offices in Keene, New Hampshire and Knoxville, Tennessee.
For more information about Design Nine, Inc. and its services, send a note to info at designnine.com
The University and Madison County will participate in the broadband study. Finance Officer
Richard Horner explained that a multi-county grant is proposed to be a part of the payment.
Council Member Sutherland moved to approve Design Nine to do the feasibility study; Council
Member Smith seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member Busby asked for more detail on
the costs. Council Member Sutherland said the cost will not exceed $72,900; however, broadband is
extremely important to the community to attract new business. Council Member Benfield asked for
an explanation of the services derived from the study. Council Member Sutherland explained the
study will investigate the best option to bring in broadband; either public, private or a combination.
This company has had experience in Virginia’s University towns. There were over ten companies
solicited for the study. It is a communication supper highway for the future.
Council Member Sutherland amended the motion to approve the study; however, the final funding must
be approved by the City Council; Council Member Smith seconded the amended motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
Council Member Busby
The motion carried
Public Hearing: NONE
Items for Consideration:
A. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – Approximately 245 West 1st North – Moderate-High Density Residential and Light Industrial to Neighborhood
Commercial/Mixed Use
Mayor Woodland opened the discussion on the proposal for public comment:
Presentation by applicant:
Cory Sorensen at 154 S 3rd W representing Tru-North Development reviewed the
Comprehensive Plan Map on the overhead screen. They are back with changes to push the project
forward due to neighborhood concerns. They are asking for a Comprehensive Plan Map change
on three properties on 1st North; (two properties from Moderate-High Density Residential and
one property from Light Industrial to Neighborhood Commercial/Mixed Use). The reason is to
compliment the professional overlay on adjoining properties. The property is all vacant except for
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Wolf Lighting and the property is over five acres in size. He showed pictures of the properties on
the overhead screen.
Written correspondence:
On file at City Hall.
Facts to offer into the record by City Council members: NONE
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5 minute limit): NONE
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5 minute limit): NONE
Rebecca Hansen at 57 N 3rd W, across from the vacant property, explained that Mr. Sorenson
has proposed the comprehensive map change to achieve his MU2 zoning change that was denied
in the past. She explained that the City Council found the project to be too large when it was last
proposed and now it is of greater magnitude. She felt that if the comprehensive map change is
approved then it will make her neighborhood more vulnerable to developers. She asked for the
comprehensive map change to be denied.
Frank Hadry at 23 N 3rd W agreed with Rebecca Hansen. Mr. Hadry asked the mayor if it would
be appropriate to ask everyone in the room that is opposed to the change to stand. Mayor
Woodland said it was fine. Most people in the audience agreed by standing.
Gary Taylor at 63 N 3rd W explained that it has been said that something must be done to the
property but nothing has been there for 35 years and the property has been just fine. He said that
those who stood up agree that they don’t want something this big. He felt that it will ruin the
neighborhood and take away from the houses. He further indicated that the City Council is their
elected officials. They can’t stop it; however, the City Council can stop it. They live their but the
developers do not. He asked them to say no. He believes his property value will go down. He
explained that a friend cannot sell his house because of the main street station complex built next
to it. He asked for the City Council to support their voice and to say no.
Rebuttal by applicant:
Cory Sorensen indicated this proposal is only for the three properties on 1st North and that it is a
comprehensive map change hearing. A vote for comprehensive map change was allowed on the
south properties and now he has proposed the three additional properties. Mr. Sorensen clarified
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that it is not a zoning change but a comprehensive map change. They have procured more
properties to try to do all in their power to buffer the street and the neighbors. There will be a
traffic study ordered to show that the traffic will not affect the residents as much.
Staff:
Community Development Director Val Christensen said it was real important to limit the
discussion to the Comprehensive Plan request. He explained the Comprehensive Plan is a
planning tool. This tool does not give property rights; it is only a planning tool. Moderate to High
Residential land use is the current plan. He reviewed some of the property as Light Industrial. On
Main Street, businesses are allowed to have residents above businesses in this Neighborhood
Commercial Mixed Use land designation. The change in the Comprehensive Plan Map is to match
the existing plan on the Main Street’s mixed use zone. He said the current planned land use
designation allows for a 55 foot building in two of the current land use designations. The current
zoning allows for medium density, low density, and light industrial. He wanted to keep the
discussion around the Comprehensive Plan proposal and address the zoning in another discussion.
The mixed use designation will be complimentary to Main Street planning. The change will allow
Wolf Light to stay in compliance with current land designations.
Council Member Merrill clarified the change in the Comprehensive Plan is to have the whole
plot of land as one cohesive unit rather than having land that is Light Industrial, Medium to High
Density, and Mixed Use.
Community Development Director Christensen explained the density of the development can
be accomplished in either Comprehensive Plan. The purpose is really to keep the Mixed Use
ability on Main Street. This is by far the best proposal for this property to keep Main Street viable
and limit spot zoning. Mayor Woodland explained this proposal is housekeeping work.
Community Development Director Christensen indicated this Comprehensive Plan change is
not a large issue. The real question is will the city change the zoning. Council Member Sutherland
said this proposal is more limiting verses the current land use designations. It will be fewer units
with this proposal and allow some future commercial components; i.e. more options.
Community Development Director Christensen explained it will allow more options in terms
of adding commercial or residential and allows for more density. He explain that it is to clean up
the rest of the properties added to what was already changed in the Comprehensive Plan by City
Council.
Mayor Woodland closed the comment period for deliberations: Mayor Woodland indicated it is a
house keeping proposal to finish out the process. They have gone this direction before and this
will just allow the properties to stay uniform in this block.
Council Member Merrill moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
(Resolution 2012 – 08) at approximately 245 West 1st North from Moderate-High Density
Residential and Light Industrial to Neighborhood Commercial/Mixed Use; Council Member
Sutherland seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Merrill Council President Mann
Council Member Smith Council Member Busby
Council Member Sutherland Council Member Benfield
Mayor Woodland voted to approve the change.
The motion carried.
B. Rezone –Approximately 245 West 1st North – LDR2, CBC, and LI to MU2
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Discussion on delaying the proposal for a public hearing.
Council President Mann asked for clarification from City Attorney Stephen Zollinger if it would be okay to proceed with a public hearing even though it was not posted beforehand.
City Attorney Stephen Zollinger recommended for the city to postpone the public hearing
to correctly honor the appeal to rezone. He further clarified the purpose of a public hearing is to bring to light new or additional comments, letters, evidence, or opinions.
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City Clerk Blair Kay indicated the city does have on file the petition and letters from the
neighborhood.
Council Member Smith clarified the discussion was to decide whether or not to continue
with the public hearing at the moment.
City Attorney Zollinger explained that simply Council cannot have a public hearing at this
time.
Council Member Sutherland moved to table the proposal to allow for a formal public
hearing on August 08, 2012; Council Member Smith seconded the motion; Discussion:
Council Member Merrill asked if a public hearing was necessary. City Attorney Zollinger
indicated a formal hearing is required due to a request for an appeal of the Planning and
Zoning decision. Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried to table the proposal.
C. Rezone –Approximately 424 West 2nd South – LI and MDR2 to HDR1
Public Written Input:
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Council President Mann said the minutes are not available for an adequate review of the decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Smith moved to table the proposal until the meeting on August 08, 2012;
Council Member Benfield seconded; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
D. Conditional Use Permit - Adams Elementary School, 110 North 2nd East – to keep
a portable classroom
Russell Wilson at 3208 Hart in Idaho Falls (Director of Operations for Madison School District) indicated he is in support of the recommendation from Planning and Zoning for
the Conditional Use Permit. He reviewed the proposal to keep a double wide portable class room at Adams Elementary School. They have added two classrooms onto Adams School
last year. The double wide has been rented out to a preschool last year. The Madison School District is growing between a 100 and 150 students each year. Over the last 10 years the
school district has grown by 1,000 students. Current history shows growth of 100 students per year. The growth of the University indicates more growth too. These modular portable
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class rooms have been used to accommodate the growth. It costs about $25,000 to move a
modular class room; therefore they are asking to keep the modular class room. They have
requested this in order not to incur the cost of moving the portable class room at this time.
Council Member Merrill asked if the Madison School District currently has a need for this
portable class room at Adams Elementary.
Mr. Wilson explained they do not want to move it twice. They currently do not have a
place to move it where they would need it. They are adding five class rooms to the Burton
Elementary School. There is a major need at the Madison Junior High school which is
currently at capacity. Planning and Zoning approved the extension of this class room at
Adams School for one year. They are currently planning on making the structure more
portable where they can move them easier with less expense.
Council Member Merrill asked about the person owning the property behind the structure
and if the owner is troubled by it.
Mr. Wilson explained the adjoining property is being encumbered by a two foot strip owned
by the adjoining property owner. There is only eight feet of setback on the schools property
and a ten foot setback is needed. They have been in contact with the owner to obtain an
easement.
Council President Mann asked if the temporary structure is compliant at this time.
Mr. Wilson explained they are out of compliance in the fact that they do not have a ten foot
setback to the property line. That is why they are seeking to obtain an easement with the
adjoining property.
Council President Mann explained the adjacent property owner came to him with the
concern that there was a nursery basically in their back yard. Council President Mann asked
if they would be willing to build a privacy fence to buffer the neighbor.
Community Development Director Christensen said it is a building code violation issue.
If the city allows the non-compliance of the building code, it causes a liability issue for the
city.
Council President Mann asked if there was security for the portable building.
Mr. Wilson clarified only the Madison High School building has the lock down security.
Council Member Merrill added that the Planning and Zoning minutes explained an
approval with conditions on the Conditional Use Permit.
Proposed Conditions of Approval
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1. The Adams Elementary School Modular Classroom must meet the set-back requirements in the City Ordinance.
2. Any Third-Party or other businesses within the modular classrooms will not be allowed.
Thaine Robinson amended his motion to include a third condition. Richie Webb seconded
the amended motion.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission along with representatives from the City will meet with the Madison
School District representatives to work out an agreement for future handling of the temporary mobile Modular Classrooms.
Mr. Wilson asked for the condition to be removed to allow the revenue to buy school
supplies. He questioned the authority of the city to limit the rental of the building. The
revenue affects the schools budget.
Council Member Smith was concerned with the liability if the building was out of
compliance.
Mr. Wilson explained if they do not obtain the easement then they will move the building
two feet. They have committed to move the building two feet to come into compliance if
needed.
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Thaine Robinson at 390 Maple Dr. from the Planning and Zoning Commission explained
the Planning and Zoning Commission disliked that the building was being used for rent and
as a business. Council Member Busby asked if it was just a one year Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Wilson clarified they are asking for a one year extension on the Conditional Use Permit.
Council Member Busby moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit at Adams
Elementary School, located at 110 North 2nd East to keep a portable classroom for one year;
Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a
vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Busby Council President Mann
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried
City Attorney Zollinger pointed out that the Conditional Use Permit had a condition to
not allow the school district the ability to rent the structure out to a third party for a
business. He informed the City Council that the rental of the building is contrary to the city
ordinance which was made to allow the school district to have such a structure and not a
third party. Attorney Zollinger explained the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that if
the structure is not in use by the school but is being rented out to a third party, then there is
no more need for the structure as it was intended to be used.
Council Member Smith wanted clarification on the three conditions from Planning and
Zoning on the proposal.
Russell Wilson explained the three conditions to be: (1) to meet the setback requirements,
(2) no third party businesses, (3) to have a joint meeting to solve the problem.
Council Member Benfield said third party rental is not allowed in that zone.
City Attorney Zollinger explained it is not allowed but if it were a pre-school operated by
the Madison School District, it would be allowed for that zone.
Varr Snedaker from Madison School District asked why it is different to rent the portable
class room if they use the building for after school programs.
City Attorney Zollinger clarified the main use of the building is intended for the third party
business. If the main use of the building were for Adams Elementary School then it would
be okay. He reviewed the history of the portable class rooms at Adams School and Madison
Middle School. It is only a management question if the school is using the temporary
building for a rental business. Discussion on making the temporary class rooms portable.
Council Member Smith moved to disallow the rental of the building by the Madison
School District and meet with the Madison School District to find a way to make the
building portable for use at other schools by June 30th , 2013; Council Member Merrill
seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried
E. Conditional Use Permit - Madison Middle School, 575 West 7th South – to keep
two portable classrooms
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Council Member Sutherland moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Madison
Middle School at 575 West 7th South to keep two portable classrooms for one year ending
June 30th, 2013; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried
Break
Staff Reports: A. Public Works: – John Millar
1. Approve easement/warranty deed for 2nd access into Riverside Park –
Merrill & Jlene Rudd Trust
Public Works Director John Millar reviewed the proposal on the overhead screen. Merrill Rudd has been
willing to enter into a joint use easement for an access way into Rexburg Rapids. The blue section is the
warranty deed for the canal. The red section is the easement deed where the road access will be constructed.
He asked for City Council support to construct a road on the easement in perpetuity. An agreement will be
created for City Council approval.
Council President Mann reviewed the city’s portion of the project. He asked who would build the access
that Merrill Rudd wants from the street to their property.
Public Works Director John Millar explained the city would do the street and a pathway on the north side
of the easement and they would build the access to their property.
Council Member Busby moved to approve the easement/warranty deed for the 2nd access into Riverside
Park with the Merrill & Jlene Rudd Trust; Council Member Merrill seconded the motion; Discussion:
Council Member Smith asked Public Works Director Millar for clarification on what the red and blue
meant.
Public Works Director John Millar said the red section is the easement deed where the access will be built
and the blue is the warranty deed for the canal from Merrill Rudd. Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
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Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Public Works Director John Millar reviewed construction projects:
1. Well test on the new well on the hill by the water tower is at 3,000 gallons per minute.
It lowered the water table down four feet. The city has a good well.
2. Bid Costs:
A. 4th West between 5th and 6th South – low bid of $63,390 by Depatco.
Public Works Director John Millar indicated the road on 4th West between 5th and 6th South is
bad enough to bottoming out cars. He asked for approval for reconstruction of 4th West
between 5th and 6th South.
Council Member Benfield moved to reconstruct 4th West with the low bid of $63,390; Council
Member Merrill seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
B. Final Cost of 2nd East Reconstruction under budget by $16,758.45.
Public Works Director Millar reported the wastewater project preconstruction conference was yesterday.
They will start construction at the end of the month.
Council Member Southerland asked for an update on the incinerator.
Public Works Director Millar explained there will be a joint meeting between the incinerator company,
the city, and Brigham Young University- Idaho on August 5th. That project is moving forward.
Council Member Smith asked when the recycling bins would come. Public Works Director Millar said
three semi-trucks are delivering the recycling bins on Friday.
Council Member Benfield asked why the front of Gugelman’s has not been finished. There are cones still
around the areas that have not been finished.
Public Works Director Millar said the Parks Department is trying to finish all the landscaping on Main
Street as soon as they can.
Council Member Busby asked Public Works Director Millar if the 7th South project was on schedule.
Public Works Director John Millar explained the project has been delayed because of the telephone
company. They have promised to move three telephone lines on Friday.
Council Member Busby asked if the power outage on the 28th of June was related to the 7th South
construct. Public Works Director Millar said the power company cannot determine if the power outage was
their fault. The city suffered significant damages as a result of the outage.
Finance Department – Richard Horner
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1. Approve the Tentative 2013 Budget &
Set public hearing date for 2013 Budget
Finance Officer Horner reviewed the process to pass the tentative budget and the publishing
requirements. There will be a budget hearing after the second publishing of the tentative budget. An
ordinance is required with three readings of the ordinance. The budget is passed through an
ordinance. The budget that is published is a ceiling which means it can be decreased but not
increased. Finance Officer Horner reviewed the changes to the budget from last year. These
highlights are also included in the June 27, 2012 City Council Minutes. He made a correction to an
error on the Water Capital Reserve Fund. The construction cost of a new well and tank that will be
built next year was not budgeted in the Water Capital Reserve Fund. Below is the correct balance of
the fund:
Council Member Sutherland moved to approve the tentative budget; Council Member Busby
seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Council Member Benfield moved to hold a budget hearing for August 08th, 2012; Council
Member Busby seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Utility Rates:
Council Member Merrill moved to hold a public hearing for utility rates increases for water and sewer
August 08th, 2012; Council Member Sutherland seconded the motion; Discussion:
Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
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A. “LAND USE ACTION” – BILLS RECOMMENDED/APPROVED IN A LAND USE
B. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: NONE
C. BILL Introduction: NONE
D. First Reading: Those items which are being introduced for first reading: - NONE
City Attorney Zollinger presented a proposal to have an alarm ordinance due to the increase of false
alarms. A second ordinance change is being proposed for two hour parking on a block.
E. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. Ordinance 1086 Amending Ordinance 937 Arts Fee
Council Member Merrill moved to 2nd Read Ordinance 1086 Amending Ordinance 937 Arts Fee;
Council Member Smith seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
F. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: - NONE
Mayor’s Report:
Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items which require formal City Council
action, however they are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council members
may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion in greater detail.
Explanatory information is included in the City Council’s agenda packet regarding these items.
A. Minutes from June 27, 2012 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Busby asked about the AQUA Engineering bill. It is a monthly billing on a
contract. He asked about identifying the tire billings for each vehicle. They are identified in the
accounting system.
Council President Mann moved to approve the consent calendar, pay the bills, and approve the
minutes; Council Member Sutherland seconded the motion; Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked
for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Council Member Busby moved to adjourn; Council Member Smith seconded the motion;
Discussion: Mayor Woodland asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council President Mann None
Council Member Busby
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Council Member Benfield
Council Member Merrill
Council Member Smith
Council Member Sutherland
The motion carried.
Adjournment at 10:52 P.M.
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Richard S. Woodland, Mayor
Attest:
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Blair D. Kay, City Clerk