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September 17, 2008
Mayor Shawn Larsen
Council Members:
Christopher Mann – Council President
Rex Erickson Randy Schwendiman
Bart Steven Richard Woodland
Adam Stout
City Staff:
Stephen Zollinger — City Attorney
Richard Horner – Finance Officer
John Millar — Public Works Director
Val Christensen – Building Official
Gary Leikness — Planning & Zoning Administrator
Blair Kay — City Clerk
6:00 P.M. – Work meeting Comprehensive Plan (text) 2020
Present: Council Member Mann, Council Member Stevens, Council Member Schwendiman,
Council Member Woodland, Council Member Stout and Mayor Larsen.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Gary Leikness began the meeting by talking about the draft
copy of the Comprehensive Plan 2020. He noted the changes made to the plan from prior
discussions with the City Council on the plan. Mayor Larsen indicated the document needs to be
correct and acceptable to the City Council before passage.
Council Member Erickson joined the meeting. Consultant Soren Simonsen from Cooper,
Roberts, Simonsen Associates of Salt Lake City joined the meeting.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Leikness continued to review the changes to the document.
The City Council will need to approve the changes before the plan is presented for approval.
Council Member Erickson stated the requested changes have not been included in this document.
He referred to some duplication in the document. The document needs more review.
Council Member Stevens said a subcommittee review including City Attorney Zollinger’s review
should be done before it is presented to City Council for approval.
Council Member Schwendiman had concerns about the source of some of the information.
The text states Rexburg will rely less on farming in the future. He recommended further review for
consistency before approval.
Council Member Erickson agreed with Council Member Schwendiman and he requested
additional review. The impact areas should be listed in the document. Planning and Zoning
Administrator Leikness noted there are generic statements in the document that relate to both city
and county government.
Council Member Stevens went over page 143. The second paragraph from the bottom indicates
residential design standards. He is opposed to requiring residential design standards.
The City Council discussed how to soften the language on residential design standards.
Building Official Val Christensen indicated the residential design standard’s language refers to
how a neighborhood would be designed. Council Member Stevens noted we are still using the
“design standards” language in the document. He thought they were getting rid of the entire design
standards phrasing. These design standards could negatively impact the cost of a home. If you tell a
person his plan must include additional corners (jogs in the home design), he may not be able to
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afford the additional expense created by the additional corners. He asked who was going to
administer the design standards for residential construction. Would it be Planning and Zoning?
CCR’s in a subdivision regulate the type of home allowed.
Consultant Soren Simonsen said there would be no residential design requirements outside the
approval process of the City Council. There was some information obtained from public meetings
and Planning and Zoning discussions indicating some form of residential design standards may be
useful. So, they have tried to keep non binding language in the document. Should this City Council
or future City Council’s desire to protect a historic neighborhood, these policy statements may be
useful to require some design standards in certain situations to maintain the character and quality of
a neighborhood. Council Member Stevens referred to more language talking about color, stone,
brick, etc. which could be required in a home’s construction. He was concerned about other
language requiring a certain type of tree or shrub. The document seems to be far reaching beyond
what a municipality should have control. He suggested using “encourage” in place of “require” for
trees, shrubs, etc. Maybe someone would rather buy their apples at the grocery store. Mayor Larsen
reiterated the need to have a document acceptable to the City Council.
Council Member Schwendiman has tons of problems with this document. An example is when
the document says how the city should raise taxes. Consultant Soren Simonsen said it is to provide
information to the public, new City Council members, and staff of the options available within the
state code, and city ordinances that can be used to fund projects. Council Member Stevens was
concerned with the language relating to Impact Fees too. Consultant Soren Simonsen said it is in
the document to demonstrate the tools available for purchasing open space for city parks, etc.
Mayor Larsen indicated the information is valuable for the city. Building Official Christensen
commented that the volcanic information has been taken out. Council Member Erickson
questioned some of the language which may offend some current business owners.
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The City Council discussed consolidating a list of issues for discussion in a work meeting on the 15
of October at 7:00 A. M. followed by the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M City Hall – Pledge to the Flag
Roll Call of Council Member:
Present: Council Member Mann, Council Member Erickson, Council Member Stevens,
Council Member Schwendiman, Council Member Woodland, Council Member Stout and
Mayor Larsen.
Mayor Larsen welcomed students to the City Council meeting and spoke of Rexburg’s growing
population of 28,000 residents. BYU-I students are included in the census count. It is important to
be counted because the city’s revenue from the state is based on the population.
Presentations:
A. MDA Report- Chuck Velman wanted to come and thank the City Council for their
support of the “Fill the boot campaign”. This year's proceeds were great; $8,065 and some change.
Mayor Larsen asked where the money is expended. Chuck Velman stated that it will stay local
(Boise) and some of the money will go to local families. It takes $100 for muscular dystrophy
therapy. It costs between $1,500 - $1,700 to purchase a wheelchair. Every penny helps.
B. Resolution 2008-16: Mayor Larsen stated the last City Council meeting talked about the
Comprehensive Plan Map. There were three hearings in which decisions were made. He then
talked about Section Four of the City Council Rules, which spoke of the mayor's ability to neglect or
refuse to sign any ordinance and return the same with objections in writing at the next City Council
meeting. The same will become law with or without his signature. He has not signed the resolution
this evening.
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September 17, 2008
City Council Members:
Resolution No. 2005-06 which has been adopted by the City of Rexburg states:
SECTION 4: MOTIONS AND VOTING
Mayoral Veto. The Mayor shall have power to veto or sign any ordinance passed by the City Council; provided, that
any ordinance vetoed by the Mayor may be passed over his/her veto by a vote of one-half (1/2) plus one (1) of the
members of the full City Council, notwithstanding the veto, and should the Mayor neglect or refuse to sign
any ordinance, and return the same with his/her objections, in writing, at the next regular
meeting of the City Council, the same shall become law without his/her signature.
The purpose of my presentation this evening is to return Resolution 2008-16 unsigned to the City Council along with
my written concerns and to ask the City Council to consider conditions on future zoning requests which will give the
existing neighborhoods some protection as future zoning requests are made.
I know there was some confusion concerning the process that had to be followed to adopt the land use map and some
City Council Members have expressed to me that the adoption of the map does not adequately reflect the spirit of
compromise that was discussed by all the City Council Members during the public hearing. To that end, I would like
to discuss the two changes that were made to the Comprehensive Plan map which were contrary to the recommendations
from our Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Area Two 208 E. 3 S. Low-Moderate Residential to Moderate-High Residential: I believe the neighborhood made
a compelling case to why this home should remain low density residential. The additional traffic on second east and
third south adversely affects the existing single family residential neighborhood. The increased on-street parking is also
a concern for this neighborhood and increasing the density of this area would only exacerbate the problem. On a side
note, our police department has issued over 50 parking tickets in the last week in this area alone because of the on-
street parking that is in violation to the current parking restrictions. Finally, the many neighbors who took the time to
attend the public hearing on August 25, 2008 and the work meeting on September 3, 2008 were of the understanding
that the City Council would honor its verbal commitment to accept the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission concerning this area.
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Next is Area Four which is located between 2 East and the Professional Plaza Low-Moderate Residential to
Mixed Use: During the public hearing on August 25, 2008 the City Council heard testimony from individuals that
felt the Mixed Use designation was not appropriate in this area at this time and during the work meeting members of
the City Council agreed verbally to not change this area, but rather the neighborhood should work with the doctors to
come up with a plan either under a Pro Zone (which would be allowed in under the low density land use designation)
or come up with a development plan that could be facilitated in six months if a compromise could be achieved with the
surrounding neighborhood association. Similar to Area Two, those in attendance at the public hearing on August 20,
2008 and the work meeting on September 3, 2008 left with the understanding that the City Council would follow
through on their verbal commitment and not change the designated land use.
Having voiced my concerns to the City Council’s actions I understand the importance of adopting a Comprehensive
Plan Map and Plan that directs our growth and development into the future. To delay this plan would be detrimental
to the overall interests of the community. This is a process that we have been working on for over a year and half and
it is important to move forward with this process. Since no zoning has been changed on these properties, I would
suggest to the City Council that on these two particular areas the following conditions be given consideration when the
applicants come before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for a potential zone change:
Area #2 Neighborhood Condition
Concern or Issue
The home must be owner occupied.
Maintaining the integrity of the
Dormitory housing will be limited to the
neighborhood
basement.
The incremental spread of
A basement apartment will be limited to 6
incompatible land uses
individuals.
The definition of clear neighborhood
boundaries
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The idea that a land use transition
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along 2 E is inevitable
It is preferable that apartment parking be
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The need to protect 2 E traffic
developed with access through the existing parking
flow
lot to the south.
The development of two entrances in
The diagonal driveway across the property will not
close proximity to each other and to
be used for parking ratios for the purpose of
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the 3 S intersection creates conflict
satisfying parking requirements.
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Dormitory parking on 3 rd S will not be allowed.
Noise
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Consider permit-only parking on 2 E and 3 S.
Owner will maintain professional landscaping
The deterioration of a highly visible,
that fits the tradition of the neighborhood, and the
traditional neighborhood in the
property will be kept in good condition.
community
Losing the gateway to the eastern
neighborhoods
A new CUP will be required for any future
The preferred land use change opens
actions beyond those agreed upon in the original
the door to future owners’
CUP.
unrestricted development
Area #4 Neighborhood
Concern or Issue Condition
The Professional Plaza will serve as the boundary
The incremental spread of
between Commercial and Residential land use.
incompatible land uses into the
eastern neighborhoods
Building heights will be limited to the existing
Building heights and scale that
residential standards.
detract from a residential
environment
The project will utilize interior parking with
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The need to protect 2 E Traffic
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limited access to 2 E.
Flow
Neighborhood participation in the planning
The intrusion of lighting, noise, and
process will generate a neighborhood-friendly
traffic into exiting residences.
development plan.
If a plan is not presented within six months, the
The preferred land use change opens
City Council will take steps to change the
the door to future owners’
preferred land use designation back to Low-
unrestricted development
density Residential.
I appreciate the opportunity to express my concerns and objections and I would hope each City Council Member
considers these conditions when these areas come before you for a zoning change.
Sincerely,
Shawn Larsen
Mayor
Mayor Larsen reviewed the preceding letter with the City Council noting the map confusion and
other issues. The letter contained conditions the City Council should give consideration in future
actions on the property.
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1.Area 2: located at 208 E 3 S. He stated the neighborhood wanted the estate (the old
Porter house) to remain Low Density Residential (LDR2), and increasing it to High
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Density in the Land Use Plan would increase traffic and on 2 East and street parking
problems. Mayor Larsen offered the following suggestions:
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(a) The home in question must be owned or occupied at all times;
(b) The basement is only to be used for dormitory housing with only six
individuals;
(c) Apartment parking would be developed with access to the south;
(d) The diagonal driveway will not be used for parking;
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(e) Dormitory parking would not be allowed on 2 East;
(f) Owner maintains property’s appearance;
(g) A new CUP will be required for any future actions beyond those agreed upon in
the original CUP.
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2.Area 4: located between 2 East and Professional Plaza. At the August 06 meeting
individuals living in the affected area testified they believed a Mixed Use designation
would not be appropriate at the current time. During a work meeting City Council
members agreed it should not be changed to Mixed Use; however, the neighborhood
should work with the doctors to come up with a plan, either under a Pro-zone (which
would be allowed under a low density land use designation) or a development plan that
could be facilitated within six months if a compromise could be reached. In dealing with
Area 4 the suggestions are:
(a)Professional Plaza will serve as a boundary between commercial and residential
property;
(b)All buildings must be the same height as the houses;
(c)There must be interior parking, not on the streets;
(d)If a plan can’t be agreed upon plan within six months, the City Council may
change it back to low density residential.
Council Member Stevens believes the intent of these decisions is better laid out in what Mayor
Larsen has proposed.
Council Member Schwendiman stated that the people are going to have to come back and
request a zone change. He doesn't want to see it (zoning) go back to what it was in area 4, even if it
isn't an agreement on the proposed facility design in six months.
Council Member Stout stated they should get something in writing, but wondered if it applies to
Resolution 2005-6. Council Member Woodland stated that it does apply.
Mayor Larsen said the Comprehensive Plan Map will still remain in place.
Council Member Erickson is concerned with a part of the mayor's letter that states they will never
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change the land use on 2 East. Also, he is concerned with neighbor's approval of southward
parking (behind the house). He thinks they need to make sure it is okay with the neighbors to the
south. Mayor Larsen agreed and stated it was the reason he wrote ‘it is preferable’ to have that
access. Council Member Erickson is also concerned with the lack of use of the diagonal driveway.
He believes that if this is the case, it would be necessary to let every other home know it is not
available for them to park on either.
Mayor Larsen said the intent was to make it known that the driveway in question does not count
towards the mandatory parking used. He asked if anyone would be opposed to him writing
“Property will not be used for parking ratios?” Council Member Erickson agreed that it would be
a better choice of words.
Council Member Erickson stated the Area 4 proposal has become the burden of one party. If the
neighbors don’t agree, there is no pressure on the home owners at all. He said home owners won't
approve it and it will go back to the way it was in six months. There would be no incentive. Mayor
Larsen said if a plan has not been presented in six months, there was no reason to change the
Comprehensive Plan Map in the first place. The City Council, in the end, has the final decision.
Bill Moss asked for clarification on Resolutions 2008-16 and Resolution 2005-6. He wanted to
know if the motion is separate and non-binding on the resolution. Mayor Larsen stated that this is
correct.
Council Member Erickson stated that Mayor Larsen should put in his letter these terms are
recommendations and not binding decisions. Council Member Stevens says the Mayor's
intentions were clear in the letter. Council Member Erickson stated his one main objection is he
believes it appears as though the mayor will not support the City Council unless they agree to his
conditions.
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Council Member Woodland asked if at that work meeting they agreed to anything dealing with the
map.
Mayor Larsen stated that both of the areas were talked about at the work meeting and there was a
verbal agreement to accept the decisions; however, they did not vote on it.
Council Member Erickson said he doesn’t agree and does not believe they made any decisions in
that meeting.
Council Member Stevens stated that nothing was promised, but he thought it was made clear
there was a pretty good chance the map was going to go through as discussed.
Council Member Stout wondered how the upstairs of the house in Area 2 would be used.
Council Member Stevens stated Nef's will occupy the upstairs, or possibly the new owners if they
decide to sell.
Mayor Larsen stated another home did this (conversion of part of house into dormitory housing)
in the neighborhood; which is why he included things in his statement that would be more agreeable
to the neighborhood. Council Member Erickson said it should be left up to Planning and Zoning.
Mayor Larsen asked City Council to consider, by motion, these conditions. He agreed to change
the areas that Council Member Erickson proposed.
Council Member Erickson motioned as long as Mayor Larsen keeps his conditions; Council
Member Stevens seconded the motion; Discussion: Aaron Davis said the City Council doesn't need
to make motions to accept the mayor's conditions. Council Member Erickson withdrew his motion.
Then, he re-instated his motion. Council Member Stevens second the motion. Council Member
Stout asked if the full text will be included in the minutes as amended. Yes. All were in favor.
None opposed. The Motion Passed.
Mayor Larsen expressed a desire to have the city work closely with the neighborhoods on any
zoning request for this area that comes forward to the City Council. Any request should be
scrutinized closely, working with the neighborhood to develop that area in such a way to be
beneficial to the community as a whole.
Public Comment: - NONE
Committee liaison Assignments for 2008:
A. Council Member Chris Mann Museum Committee · Beautification Committee · Emergency Services Board
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Council Member Mann stated the Museum Committee will meet the night of September 18.
Public Affairs Director Kristy Geisler went to a training meeting last night for all of the city
committees. The Beautification Committee had not met; however, they will next week. He
Introduced Chief Cory Child as the new Fire Chief. Chief Child stated his enthusiasm for his new
job serving the City of Rexburg. He discussed his history with the fire department over the past 32
years and his history as fire fighter for 18 years and an administrator (fire chief) for 14 years. Also,
he talked of an airplane crash at the local airport that day which he was an on-site participant for the
Fire Department. He will primarily be an administrator, unless he is needed on the scene of an
accident. Council Member Erickson related a comment from past Fire Chief Larsen stating Chief
Cory Child has a lot of additional administrative knowledge to bring to the city. Mayor Larsen
welcomed Chief Cory Child to the City of Rexburg.
B. Council Member Rex Erickson Golf Board · Planning & Zoning · Rexburg Redevelopment Agency
Council Member Erickson stated the Golf Committee hasn't met. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has met. The Madison Economic Partners (MEDCO) met last week to hear about the
new build in the business park for AMET. It was interesting to learn they do business around the
world with their home base in Rexburg. There was a tour of the new facility after the meeting.
Mayor Larsen attended the tour and explained AMET is producing high tech apparatuses that are
being shipped all over the world. It is a good business to have in Rexburg.
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C. Council Member Bart Stevens Airport Board · Romance Theatre Committee · MYAB · School Board
Council Member Stevens met with the Mayor Youth Advisory Board for a meeting and pictures. The
Board’s leadership was introduced and they planned upcoming events including Rexburg Pride Days on
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September 24 (Porter Park Landscaping and fall cleanup with 100 free tee shirts) and other events planned
for October. The Westwood (Romance) Theatre Committee is planning to do a face lift for the front of the
theatre. They are looking at a redo of the marquee and wall signage. A full report on this project will be
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available at the October 01 City Council meeting.
D. Council Member Randy Schwendiman Parks & Recreation · Traffic & Safety Committee
Nothing to report.
E. Council Member Richard Woodland Rexburg Arts Council · IBC Committee · Tabernacle Civic Center
Council Member Woodland indicated the Arts Council and Tabernacle Committees did meet and
they express excitement for the progress for the Tabernacle. They were appreciative of the
committee training meeting conducted by Kristy Geisler. The Arts Council is seeking ways to
provide additional revenue to the facility.
F. Council Member Adam Stout Legacy Flight Museum · Trails of Madison County
Council Member Stout reiterated the news of the old fire truck being moved from the Tabernacle
to the Rexburg/Madison County Airport. The Legacy Flight Museum will be the fire trucks new
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home. The Trails of Madison County has the annual spud race coming up on the 27 at 4:00 P.M.
at the Nature Park. The new trail is paved from Sugar City to Rexburg.
Council Member Erickson stated he had a call from Bill Webster (Webster Family) in reference to
adding a monument to the south side of Smith Park by the steam engine. They want to put a
monument in for the history of agriculture in the area. Mayor Larsen said they indeed did meet with
Parks Director Greg Mcinnes on the project. They want to fund it out of their own pockets. It will
be a great addition to Smith Park.
Public Hearings: – None
New Business: – None
Mayor Larsen stated applicant on Everett Place requested removal from agenda until next meeting.
Staff Reports:
Public Works Director Millar introduced Engineer Mike Jaglowski from Keller Associates Inc.
who gave results from a water study for the City of Rexburg.
A.City of Rexburg water study, Keller Associates Inc:
Mike Jaglowski from the Pocatello office of Keller Associates displayed the Water Facility
Evaluation on the overhead screen. He introduced Jim Mullen (Vice President of Keller
Associates) and Roland Rocha (water monitoring expert). They found three distinct efforts to be
concentrated on in the Rexburg water systems:
1. Inventorying of the system, creating a water model, and making analysis and
recommendations. He showed a picture of water lines in Rexburg. In the outdoor part
of system there are six, wells all operational (The largest well usually operates at 2,300
gallons per minute), four tanks, with one elevated tank. There are three booster or
transfer stations. The water system is comprised of 71 miles of waterline. A slight
majority the system consists of an eight inch water line or greater. Green dots on the
map are the lower zones, the orange dots are the central zones, and upper zones are
depicted by purple dots. He said the goal is to have the same pressure (80 lbs) in all
three zones.
2.Analysis
3.Recommendations
Council Member Woodland asked what the pressures are now. Public Works Director Millar
said they vary between 50 and 100 lbs from top to bottom zones. 50 lbs at the top of the zone and
100 lbs at the bottom of the zone.
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Mike Jaglowski stated they want to create a water model. Once the model is built they will
populate it and really try to describe the model. Once a month the model is calibrated, following
which it can always be used. Once the model is exercised they use it to predict how close it is to
state standards. They have delivered the model to City Engineer Keith Davidson and Public Works
Director John Millar. Mike Jaglowski showed a fire flow analysis. He stated blue dots on the map
show lower fire-flow. Red dots indicate higher fire-flow.
Council Member Erickson inquired about details on the map concerning red and blue dots. Mike
Jaglowski responded that the correlation between the two dots might mark insufficient flow. He
then discussed the various designs on the map. It could be the pressure between a four inch line
and a smaller line. He stated the charts and models are simply implications of what could possibly
happen in the future with the wells in Rexburg. If the Porter Park well is not operating, the north
water well will run dry after 18 hours. The blue reservoir will empty 10 hours after the north
reservoir is emptied. He continued this (could happen) scenario until the water system was depleted
in the study. Water curtailment may be required if there is a pump failure.
Mike Jaglowski decided to look at the analysis and recommendation part of the study from the
standpoint of water supply. There are 9,700 gallons per minute possible in the system and booster
pumps doing 7,600 gallons per minute to move around the system. System capacity as of now is
7,400 gallons of water per minute. Wells now can produce 3,500 per minute into the system. Peak
day demand is 9,600 gallons per minute (once a day). The system has 2,200 gallons of excess
capacity available if all the pumps are operating. In 20 years the projected demand will be 15,000
gallons of water per minute for the system; therefore, in 20 years the system would be deficient
about 7,500 gallon of water per second. DEQ says if you don't have enough water you can always
use the storage.
Recommendations:
1.Add emergency (standby) power to wells one and six.
2.Add a new well with 1,500 gallons minimum per minute.
3.Add emergency power to any new wells.
4.Make sure the city is obtaining additional water rights for new wells.
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5.Intertie the upper and central zones for better fire suppression pressure on 7 South.
6.Upgrade the city System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
7.Add additional storage. (Currently four tanks with 4.75 million gallons). Rexburg’s
required emergency storage is 5,000,000 gallons.
8.Add one and one-half to two million gallons of storage capacity to the central zone.
9.Add SCADA to new storage tanks.
Council Member Stevens asked if this will aid them in ability to get a permit to drill a new well.
Public Works Director Millar stated it does help. The city has filed an application for three news
wells. It is a slow process and they haven’t heard anything yet.
Council Member Woodland asked if they can increase capacity in the wells. Public Works
Director Millar said yes. The city is currently drawing the amount of water allowed by permit.
Mike Jaglowski stated that between midnight and 6:00 A.M. is when they will receive the heaviest
amount of water flow. The elevated water tank is a 250,000 gallon reservoir. The upper zone uses
50,000 per hour during peak hours.
Council Member Erickson - asked if between 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. is the best time for
residents to water their lawns. Mike Jaglowski said after midnight would be best because that's
when less water is being used.
Mike Jaglowski- stated the analysis of the three zones shows the upper zone’s current use is
deficient by 1,200 gallons per minute with a 2,200 gallon per minute deficiency in 20 years. The
central zone’s current usage (with a two million gallon storage tank) has a surplus of 314 gallons per
minute with a 437 gallon per minute deficiency in 20 years. The Lower zone (1,500 acres is the
largest zone) has a current demand of 3,300 gallons per minute deficient with a 6,800 gallon
deficiency in 20 years.
Recommendations for Upper Zone:
1.Additional booster capacity from concrete tank to elevated tank with emergency power.
2.Interconnect Upper Zone transmission line and Central Zone at LDS Temple for
improved fire capacity.
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Recommendations for Central Zone:
1.Adding a new water source would be a good idea.
Recommendations for the Lower Zone:
1.Add additional water storage and booster pump with emergency power for wells
# one and six.
Recommendations for the general system:
1.Acquire (mitigate) additional water rights for new development.
2.Require separate pressure irrigation systems for new developments.
3.Upgrade SCADA system with new assets coming on-line.
Recommended Improvements by the Dollar:
A.$100,000 Budget = upgrade electrical equipment for wells;
B.$250,000 Budget = add more booster pumps;
C.$500,000 Budget = add a new 1,500 gallon per minute well with concrete tank;
D.$1,000,000 Budget = add emergency power to all pumping stations with a new well;
E.$3,500,000 Budget = add two new wells with a 2,000,000 gallon storage tank with a
booster pumping station.
Council Member Mann asked if there are things they should be doing as a City Council to limit
water use?
Mike Jaglowski stated you can either increase supply as demand increases, or work to decrease all
demand in the city (one way of doing this is public education by encouraging outreach programs to
educate residents on water usage); Also, encourage different types of landscaping.
Council Member Schwendiman asked for clarification; if they do everything Mr. Jaglowski
proposed, what would be the cost. Mike Jaglowski said around the $5,000,000 range for all the
important things; however, to get everything taken care of would mean adding all the numbers
together. It would be way over the budget.
Council Member Woodland – asked about soft start technology. Mike Jaglowski said when they
did field inventory there were electrical gears engaged, and cross line motors, which leads to an
“inrush”.
Public Works Director Millar said the electrical demand charge for starting a pump is about
$1,100 for 15 minutes of testing. The city turns on the wells only when needed to keep the electrical
costs down.
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Bill Moss said near Walgreens on Main Street and 2 East there is not a sign for the center lane
that says turn only; people are still going straight. Mayor Larsen said they would take a look at it.
Public Works Director Millar reviewed the following projects:
1. East Main is under construction since Monday. The excavation on the North side of
the road is complete. (excess material is going to the new River Side Park)
2. The 7th South project starts Monday with HK Contractors.
3. The retaining wall is complete on Sunrise Drive
and home owners are starting on
their sidewalks.
(excess material is going to the
a.The storm drain on the bench is 65-75% complete.
new River Side Park)
4.The City Council was asked to declare property surplus for Gail Harding's auction.
(two sander beds from city trucks, Jacobson lawn mower, John Deere Gator, three old
pickups from 1978 to 1988, 2001 Crown Victoria police car, and two electric carts)
Council Member Stout asked if there are replacements for the items. Public Works Director
Millar explained some of the vehicles are purchased through the utilities department as new vehicles
and the older vehicles are transferred to less critical areas for continued use until it is not cost
effective to maintain them in the city fleet.
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Council Member Woodland moved to declare the property on the list surplus; Council Member
Schwendiman seconded the motion; all vote aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
Public Works Director Millar gave City Council members a map of roads with the current greatest
priority for improvement. He stated it would be discussed at next City Council meeting. There are
21 road locations on the map for analysis.
Council Member Erickson inquired about Rolling Hills block; the road between Millhollow Road
and Shoshone Avenue. Public Works Director Millar said they did crack sealing on it but didn't
replace it.
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Council Member Woodland inquired about the traffic signal at courthouse, on 2 East. He is
concerned about two lanes going onto a single lane of traffic. Public Works Director Millar said he
would take a look at it.
Council Member Woodland also talked about the visibility around the roundabout. Public Works
Director Millar said they will trim it down.
Council Member Stout asked about green signs on Center Street that say “Center Street” and
when will they be replaced. Public Works Director Millar said he didn't notice the signs were
gone. He will check the location.
B.Financial Officer Report: Richard Horner
1.Monthly Budget summaries
Mayor Larsen referred to the finance document in the packets. He asked the City Council to take a
look at the document. Please refer any questions to Finance Officer Horner.
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
A.
BILL Introductions: - NONE
B.
First Reading: Those items which are being introduced for first reading.
1.BILL 1012 Establishing definitions, guidelines, and creating a Joint Commission for
Areas of City Impact within Madison County
Council Member Stevens asked if it is going to be introduced to Sugar City and Newdale. Mayor
Larsen said each entity will have to go through the process with their governing boards to adopt it.
Council Member Stevens moved to first read BILL 1012 concerning the Joint Commission for
Areas of City Impact within Madison County; Council Member Stout seconded the motion; All in
voted aye, none opposed. The Motion carried.
C.
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read. - NONE
D.
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read. - NONE
Old Business:
A.Inter-Local Agreement between the cities of Rexburg, Sugar City, Teton, Newdale,
and Madison County concerning renegotiation of areas of City Impact and Annexation. – Staff
(Reference BILL 1012 Establishing definitions, guidelines, and creating a Joint Commission
for Areas of City Impact within Madison County)
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Mayor Larsen stated the next City Council meeting is on the 01 of October; he will be out of town
and Council Member Mann will be presiding. Mayor Larsen asked about an early morning
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meeting on October 15on the Comprehensive Plan. They could hold the regular City Council
meeting at 7:00 P. M. that evening.
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.
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Minutes:
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A.September 03, 2008 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Stout asked for a correction on the minutes for September 03, 2008:
Council Member Schwendiman moved to suspend the rules. Council Member Erickson seconded
the motion.
Those voting Aye Those voting Nay
Council Member Erickson Council Member Mann
Council Member Schwendiman Council Member Stout
Council Member Stevens Council Member Woodland
The vote was corrected by listing Council Member Stout voting NAY and Council Member Stevens
voting AYE on page 15 to suspend the rules for BILL 1013 amending the 2008 Appropriation
Budget. Also, on page 14 the text was reworded for clarity: Council Member Stout asked why the budget
amendments did not come earlier.
Council Member Stout moved to approve the consent calendar with the corrections; Council
Member Erickson seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
Adjournment
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Shawn Larsen
Mayor
Attest:
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Mindy D. VanderLinden
Asst. City Clerk
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