HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - May 20, 2020
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Brad Wolfe Bryanna Johnson
City Staff:
Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney
Matt Nielson – Finance Officer
Keith Davidson – Public Works Director
Alan Parkinson – Planning & Zoning Administrator
Scott Johnson – Economic Development Director
Deborah Lovejoy – City Clerk
6:30 P.M. City Hall
Council Member Wolfe said the prayer.
Council President Busby led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member Wolfe, Council Member Walker, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
Public Comment: not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes); issues may be considered for discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful. NONE
Mayor Merrill asked City Clerk Lovejoy if she received any public comments via email or written correspondence from city residents. City Clerk Lovejoy indicated she did not receive any
public comments.
Presentation: NONE
Mayor Merrill mentioned Gene Mace attended the Kiwanis Club meeting to inform the club members about the Teton-Newdale Cemetery Veteran Memorial Fundraiser. The committee members are
seeking donations to erect a memorial for veterans buried at the Teton-Newdale Cemetery. Currently, there are 254 veterans buried there and every Memorial Day, they invite youth from
the Juvenile Correction Center to place flags on the veterans grave sites; however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the center is not allowing the juveniles to help with the placement
of the flags. The committee is asking for volunteers to assist with the flag placements on Friday, May 22nd at five o’clock in the late afternoon. Mayor Merrill encouraged the city
residents to volunteer if possible with this flag service project.
Mayor Merrill also mentioned the flag display for the Arbor Day Event held on May 18th in connection with Flow-bor Day. The city has participated in the Tree City USA program for 13
years. He said Rexburg residents value the trees in the city and the benefits they offer. Some of those benefits include: the beauty they create, all of environmental benefits and the
shade they provide.
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2020:
A. Council Member Mann: M.E.P.I. · Legacy Flight Museum · Planning & Zoning
Council Member Mann reported M.E.P.I. has not met. The Legacy Flight Museum met to discuss the Fly-In Free Breakfast event on June 20th, 2020 instead of the Airshow. He complemented
City Clerk Lovejoy for her dedication to the Legacy Flight Museum and her assistance with the events
hosted by the museum. Planning and Zoning met last Thursday; however, he was unable to attend the meeting.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural Arts/Museum · School Board · M.U.S.I.C.
Council President Busby reported Cultural Arts Director, Jed Platt will be presenting later tonight regarding the remodel of the Romance Theater. He met with Madison School District
Superintendent Dr. Thomas and was informed of the graduation ceremony for the Central Alternative High School students that was held today. There were 25 students graduating. The Madison
High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 13th beginning at six o’clock in the evening at the new Bobcat Stadium. Council President Busby reported the M.U.S.I.C. committee
has not met. He believes once the university begins to hold classes on campus, the committee will start to hold meetings.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Emergency Services · Traffic & Safety
Council Member Walker reported the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and the Traffic and Safety Committee have not met due to Covid-19 pandemic. Emergency Services Board met during the recent
budget meetings. He said he spoke with Fire Chief Child and was informed as of Monday administrative personnel and support staff have returned to work from the fire station.
D. Council Member Johnson: Trails · Beautification · Rexburg Free Clinics Board
Council Member Johnson reported the Trails Committee has not met; however, she has met with city staff and committee member Eric Isaacson regarding the three dirt trails being built
at Eagle Park. She said signage to mark the three trails has been ordered. There is a lot of community interest being shown in trails lately. She will be visiting an area near the Teton
River where a city resident is interested in marking out trails. The Beautification Committee has not met; however, several committee members assisted with planting flowers for the
Flow-bor Day Event. There is a citizen who expressed an interest in serving on the Beautification Committee, her name is Carly Frances. Mayor Merrill said he would accept a motion to
ratify Carly Frances to the Beautification Committee.
Council Member Johnson moved to ratify the appointment of Carly Frances to the Beautification Committee; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Johnson reported the Rexburg Free Clinics Board met last week via Zoom. The clinic has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic; however, they are preparing to re-open
soon. Once the clinic reopens, they will not be equipped to handle coronavirus patients. The Board Members reported the clinic is in need of computers, a Chief Finance Officer, grant
writer and face masks.
Mayor Merrill mentioned city staff contacted one of the Free Clinics Board members regarding the desks being surplused by the city. The desks were picked up by one of the members. There
are some old computers in the storage room at City Hall. Mayor Merrill asked city staff about the condition of those computers. City Clerk Lovejoy replied the computers are out dated
and not functioning, they are being stock piled to be recycled.
Mayor Merrill thanked all of the volunteers who assisted in planting flowers along Main Street and Center Street for the Flow-bor Day Event. There were more volunteers than plant boxes
needing to be filled. Some volunteers were asked to go to Porter Park to assist in planting the new trees. Mayor Merrill said he was pleased with the community’s support and willingness
to serve.
E. Council Member Flora: Parks & Recreation · Urban Renewal Agency · GIS Oversight
Council Member Flora reported the Parks Department met during their budget meeting. The Parks Department employees have been busy reopening the parks and still meeting the Covid-19 guidelines
set by the Governor. She said she has been discussing the installation of the special needs swings for Smith Park and Porter Park with Parks Director McInnes.
Council Member Flora reported she met with City Race Coordinator Jon Faldmo and Jessica Goudy with Madison Cares regarding the Foamy 5K Race. They discussed the possibility of combining
the Celebrate Youth Event with the Foamy 5K Race. Council Member Flora said if they decide not to combine both events this year, Ms. Goudy is still interested in co-sponsoring the Foamy
5K Race.
Council Member Flora reported the Urban Renewal Agency has not met; however, the agency members continue the process of creating an additional Urban Renewal District. They have also
created projects to be completed in the new district. She said she met with GIS Director, Bonnie Moore during the department’s budget meeting. Council Member Flora explained she has
tried her best to understand her roll with the GIS Oversight Committee and meets with GIS Director Moore once a month to discuss the department’s accomplishments; however, there isn’t
a definite purpose for the committee. Mayor Merrill asked City Clerk Lovejoy to remove the GIS Oversight Committee.
Council Member Johnson asked for the date of when the Foamy 5K is scheduled. Council Member Flora replied there are several races taking place the first one is the Main Street Mile on
July 4th, followed by the Foamy 5K on July 11th and the Teton Dam Marathon will be held in the fall.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Airport Board · Golf Board · Police
Council Member Wolfe reported the Airport Board met during their budget meeting. The board members continue to discuss the relocation of the airport. There has been some progress with
the different processes of relocating the airport and they take a lot of time to complete. There are some issues needing to be addressed with the current airport such as the taxi-ways
need to be repaired. They are also having difficulty determining which items to repair with the least amount of funds knowing the airport is going to be relocated.
Council Member Wolfe reported the Golf Board also met during their budget meeting. The number of patrons using the golf course has increased compared to last year. The golf course employees
and patron are following the Governor’s guidelines with social distancing by only allowing one person to use the golf cart and by only allowing groups of seven or less play golf together.
There were other precautions implemented such as disinfecting the golf carts after each use. The Golf Board also approved new advertising signs for the Legacy Golf Course and the signs
will be installed this week.
Council Member Wolfe said he spoke with Police Chief Turman and was informed the Police Department is doing well and all of the police officers are staying healthy.
Mayor Merrill reported Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Keith Esplin has served for over a year, he will be moving to Island Park and will no longer be able to serve on the commission.
He said Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Melanie Davenport has served beyond the two term period and will need to be replaced. He is recommending Sally Smith and Randall Kempton be
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Merrill said he is also recommending Kristy Anderson be reappointed to the commission to serve a second term.
Council President Busby moved to ratify the appointment of Sally Smith and Randall Kempton and to re-appoint Kristy Anderson to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Council Member Johnson
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Staff Reports:
Finance: - Matt Nielson
Finance Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasurer’s Expenditure Report by Fund. He said he received a notice from the Madison County’s Sanitation Department about a possible 33% increase
on the city’s garbage tipping fees. There are discussions between city staff and county staff regarding the proposed increase but a decision has not been reached. He believes the increase
on the tipping fees may only be about 17% and he will inform City Council once a decision has been reached. The increase will not go into effect until the next fiscal year.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Expenditures Budget Summary Report.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Revenues Budget Summary Report. The Permits and Licenses Fund is strong at 78% considering the fund was low at the beginning of the fiscal
year. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) loan request of 2.1 million dollars was signed by Mayor Merrill today.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Balance Report. One of the changes to the report was the addition of the Mountain America Credit Union CD.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the General Fund Balance Carryover Report. The forecasted budget for 2021 includes the removal of employee merit raises for a year, the 20% reduction
in sales tax and leaving the 2.49% Cost of Living Adjustment. The forecasted shortage for the 2021 budget is 1.1 million dollars. He will meet with Mayor Merrill to determine where
the budget cuts will need to be made and to determine the amount of funds they feel comfortable bringing forward from the reserve.
Council President Busby asked about the Less Investment Set Aside-Finance Software line amount, he wondered if that is the amount city spends on software per year. Finance Officer Nielson
explained the city has been setting aside about $49,000 a year to purchase finance software. The $49,000 is being placed into an investment account. The funds are being ear-marked and
removed from the reserve to make those funds available when a purchase needs to be made.
Discussion regarding the budget meetings.
Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2020 Bid Acceptance
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Bank Request for Proposal Response (RFP) Summary for the Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2020. JP Morgan Chase Bank offered the lowest interest
rate with the largest savings of $305,684 over the five year period. They had a time limitation for acceptance as of yesterday at three o’clock in the afternoon so Mayor Merrill accepted
and signed the proposal from JP Morgan Chase Bank.
Michael Keith mentioned he received RFP’s from 30 different banks. The results of RFP’s were strong due to city staff communicating well with the banks.
Council President Busby asked about the transaction fees and if they are charged yearly. Finance Officer explained the transaction fees and mentioned the bank has a lender counsel fee
that will not exceed $7,500. The savings amount includes the transaction fees, bank fee and those fees are paid up front one time. Finance Officer Nielson said city staff will need
to have the documentation completed by June 22nd because the city can only ensure a 90 day advance. The maturity date for the next payment is September 15th.
Mayor Merrill asked for an explanation of each transaction fee. Discussion regarding the purpose of each fee.
Public Works: - Keith Davidson
Police Surplus Items – Electronic Golf Cart and Speed Monitor Trailer
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the items the Police Department is recommending be surplused. The Electronic Golf Cart used by the parking attendants no longer holds a charge
and the speed trailer has the same issue. Council President Busby asked if these items will be auctioned. Public Works Director Davidson replied the items will be placed on a public
surplus auction web-site.
Council Member Flora moved to approve the Surplus of the Electronic Golf Cart and Speed Monitor Trailer; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Romance Theater Lobby Remodel Cost Follow-Up and Budget Approval
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the final contractor cost for the budget adjustment for the Romance Theater Lobby Remodel.
Mayor Merrill asked why the side door of the Romance Theater needs to be replaced. Public Works Director Davidson said the side door has some damage.
Discussion regarding the additional budget adjustment amount and the possible deduction items to consider. Council Member Wolfe recommended not to approve the additional $20,245 budget
adjustment because of the pervious approved budget adjustment of about forty thousand dollars.
Council Member Flora asked about the appearance of the new front doors. Public Works Director explained the front doors are made of oak to match the oak in front of the side windows
and the front windows would be framed with an aluminum clad.
City Attorney Zollinger explained there are many items that have been identified that could exceed the addition budget adjustment request in savings. The purpose of this budget adjustment
is to complete the remodel changes as requested without modifications; however, allowing city staff to consider possible deductions. He said the budget adjustment could be considered
more of a contingency. Council Member Wolfe said if the budget adjustment is approved the funds could be used instead of considering the deductions. Council Member Johnson expressed
concerns with approving the budget adjustment considering the up and coming budget cuts.
Discussion regarding the potential cost savings by reviewing each line item. Some of the items being used are made of higher end material where a lesser grade could be used.
Council Member Johnson asked if the budget adjustment amount is not approved will the project still move forward. Public Works Director Davidson replied yes the project will continue
to move forward with the funds previously approved.
Discussion regarding the possible installation of the oak doors at the Romance Theater. Council President Busby said he is not in favor of the oak doors for the theater because oak does
not weather well.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve the Romance Theater Remodel using the funds previously approved and relocating the restrooms to the downstairs area; Council President Busby seconded
the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Baseball Quad Lighting Update
Public Works Director Davidson gave an update on the baseball quad lighting. A foundation investigation has been completed and the results have been received. The investigation determined
there is trash down into the earth about twenty feet. The foundation for the light poles will need to start twenty feet down into the ground. He said he gave Musco Lighting the results
of the investigation to process the foundation design for their light poles and then give those designs to city staff. Once city staff receives the foundation design from Musco, the
lighting portion will go out to bid. He will request an extension from Musco on the pricing for the LED lights; however, if Musco decides not to give the city an extension, the city
will purchase the lights because the expenses fall within the approved budget.
Council Member Flora said she is in favor of purchasing the lights because they are within budget. The installation of lights could be postponed until more funding is available.
Council Member Wolfe mentioned the city has received some large and small donations for the baseball quad. This last week he said the city received two letters of intent from the Bank
of Commerce and Mountain America Credit Union. Public Works Director Davidson said Rocky Mountain Power has donated $25,000.
Public Hearing NONE
Items for Consideration:
Funding Request for Grant Application for Expansion of The Development Company – Scott Johnson, Rick Miller, and Terry Butikofer
Economic Development Director Johnson said city staff has been working to build entrepreneurship in the community and for this reason city staff contacted the Development Company. He
mentioned the grant the city received from the League of Cities in the sum of $25,000 to be used specifically for entrepreneurship and recommended $15,000 of the $25,000 grant money
be used toward procuring a larger amount of funding and entrepreneurship design work.
Terry Butikofer Director of Lending and Workforce Development explained the Development Company is desiring to expand their building and for this reason they would like to create a partnership
with the municipalities in Madison County and include items the municipalities would prefer to have at the center. The expansion of the building would cost three to four million dollars.
The building currently houses the College of Eastern Idaho and they lease about a fourth of the building. The college offers a variety of their programs such as their nursing program.
He said the college has discussed increasing their footprint in Rexburg and they are not the only college that has expressed interest in offering educational opportunities. The other
educational institution expressing interest in offering classes and workforce training in Rexburg is Idaho State University. He understands the city’s goal is to create more opportunities
for entrepreneurship.
Mr. Butikofer explained the funds will be used to prepare documentation to procure a larger amount of funding for the expansion of the Development Company Center, for implementation
of other entrepreneurship programs and possible travel to the areas where those programs are already operating.
Economic Development Director Johnson explained the remaining $10,000 of the grant funds will be used by the city to purchase equipment for social media space including cameras, green
screens which will serve entrepreneurs that may not have access to such equipment. Council Member Flora asked where the equipment will be kept. Economic Development Director Johnson
replied the Development Company will provide a social media lab in their building where the equipment will be located and used.
Council Member Flora moved to approve $15,000 of the League of Cities Grant funds be used to provide the Funding Request for Grant Application for Expansion of The Development Company
and $10,000 be used to purchase social media equipment; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1226 Development Code, Ord No 1200, Amendment of Highway 20 Corridor Sign Height to 50 feet #20-00079 – Scott Johnson
Economic Development Director Johnson explained there were a number of businesses requesting the sign height be re-examined by the city. He proposed changing the height from 40 feet
to 50 feet. A study was performed using a bucket truck at different locations around the Highway 20 Corridor. They determined 50 feet is the optimal height and any higher would be unfavorable.
Council Member Flora asked which businesses requested the sign height change. He said Berry Oil was the first business to request the change.
Council Member Mann expressed concerns with increasing the sign height because it’s a disadvantage to other businesses and obstructs the view of the city. Economic Development Director
Johnson explained the main goal for the sign height study was to determine a sign height that could be seen when exiting.
Council Member Wolfe moved to consider Ordinance No. 1126 – Amendment of Highway 20 Corridor Sign Height to 50 Feet; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora Council Member Mann
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1228 Rezone 150 N 2nd W from Light Industrial to Mixed Use (MU) #20-00141- Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed a map of the location and city staff’s recommendations.
Council Member Flora asked if the owners of the surrounding businesses spoke against the proposed rezone. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Parkinson replied there were no comments against
the proposal at the public hearing.
Council President Busby expressed his concerns with the noise nuisance issues caused by surrounding businesses due to the type of work they perform. Mayor Merrill said city staff is
working with one particular business on moving to a different location. The relocation of this business may decrease the noise level surrounding the rezone request.
Council Member Flora moved to approve Ordinance No. 1228 the Rezone at approximately 150 N. 2nd W. from Light Industrial to Mixed Use with the conditions outlined in the city staff reviews;
Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow Dormitory Apartments in High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at 266 W 3rd S #20-00189 – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Conditional Use Permit to allow dormitory apartments in High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 266 W. 3rd S. A map
of the location was viewed on the overhead screen and the city staff review document.
Council President Busby asked about access needed by the Fire Department for the fire engine to be able to turn around in the parking lot. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson
said the Fire Department has reviewed the parking lot and determined access is not needed because the building will be close enough to the road.
Council Member Mann moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow Dormitory Apartments in High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 266 W. 3rd S. with the following
conditions:
All storm drainage to be handled on-site.
Parking and maneuvering areas need to be resolved.
Lot Combination needs to be completed for all parcels included in the development.
Applicant will need to submit an approved Parking Management Plan. As part of the Parking Management Plan, Applicant will need to state “snow storage will have to be removed from the
site and each plowing.”
Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Calendared Bills
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: - NONE
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
Ordinance No. 1225 Animal Control – Changes to leash regulations, fee structures, defecation removal, etc.
ORDINANCE NO. 1225
City of Rexburg Animal Control
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS; PROHIBITING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE AND DISTURBING THE PEACE; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF UNLICENSED DOGS AND DOGS RUNNING AT
LARGE; PROVIDING FOR IMPOUNDMENT DUTIES OF POLICEMEN AND ANIMAL CONTROL; NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT AND REDEMPTION; PROVIDING CITATION OF DOG OWNER RATHER THAN IMPOUNDMENT OF DOG; PROVIDING
FOR NON-COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF DOGS WITH RABIES; PROVIDING FOR DESTRUCTION OF DOGS; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO INTERFERE WITH SEIZURE OR DESTRUCTION OF
DOGS; PROHIBITING CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS; DEFINING OWNER OF DOG; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS 841, 581, 411, AND CHAPTER
35 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Council Member Johnson moved to third read and approve Ordinance No. 1225 Animal Control; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1227 Impact Fees – Changes in Street, Fire, Police, and Park Impact Fees per Study by Zions Bank, Horrocks Engineering, and the City of Rexburg Staff & Committee Members
– Matt Nielson
ORDINANCE 1227
A NEW ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF REXBURG TO BE KNOWN AS THE "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE" TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, ESTABLISHING SUCH FEES, AND MORE
PARTICULARLY SETTING FORTH THE TITLE AND PURPOSE AND PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURES FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE HEREOF; ATTACHING AND INCORPORATING THE "CITY OF REXBURG CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLANS AND IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS REPORTS" DATED MAY 20, 2020 AS APPENDIX "A" HERETO; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. THIS NEW ORDINANCE SHALL REPLACE ORDINANCES 896 AND 961 AND ESTABLISH THE NEW DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES FOR POLICE, FIRE, PARKS AND TRAILS, AND TRANSPORTATION (STREETS).
Council Member Wolfe moved to third read and approve Ordinance No. 1227 Impact Fees – Changes in Street, Fire, Police, and Park Impact Fees per Study by Zions Bank, Horrocks Engineering,
and the City of Rexburg Staff & Committee Members; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Mayor’s Business:
Mayor Merrill reported he attended Regional Development Alliance, Inc. (RDA) Board meeting. The RDA manages a sizable regional business investment fund and a micro business loan program.
Their objective is to directly invest in a qualified business in order to obtain a reasonable return on their investment, increase job growth, and retain quality jobs. He said the board
decided to empower the RDA’s director to approve micro loans for business without the business having to present in front of the board members and since this action was taken, 8 new
business have received a startup loan.
Mayor Merrill reported he has attended many meetings including the city budget meetings and flood plain meetings with the Madison County Commissioners. They are trying to determine if
the flood plain needs to be expanded.
Mayor Merrill mentioned the baseball tournament in Rexburg. He attended the tournament and was pleased to see the players and spectators adhering to the social distancing guidelines.
The Chamber of Commerce is discussing methods to continue with the Fourth of July Parade and adhering to the social distancing guidelines. He mentioned city staff is also working on
hosting the Free Breakfast Fly-in event and still adhere to the social distancing guidelines.
Council President Busby said he spoke with Jessica Goudy and she expressed her gratitude for the City Council Member’s assistance with food drive. The food drives are held every 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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.
Minutes from May 6, 2020 meeting
Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city bills; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Adjournment 8:36 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
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Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk