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Rexburg,ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax:208.359.3022
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
Executive Session: Roll Call Vote for Motion to Enter into Executive Session per Idaho State
Statute 74-206(1) (f To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal
ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but
imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does
not satisfy this requirement.
Council Member Wolfe moved to go into Executive Session: per Idaho State Statute 74-206(1) (� To
communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options
for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere
presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement; Council Member Walker
seconded the motion; Council President Busby asked for a roll call vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Mann None
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Executive Session Started at 4:30 P.M.
Executive Session Ended at 5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.Joint City Council & County Commissioner Work Meeting and Social
A. Airport Snow Removal Grant Application Approval—Keith Davidson
Economic Development Director Johnson reported according to the Census Madison County is the
fastest growing county in the State of Idaho. The current official number of residents is 52,913. The City of
Rexburg is the fourth fastest growing city in the country with a total of 39,409 residents. The married
student population is severely under counted. There could be an adjustment made by the Census;however,
meeting with a Census representative will take time possibly into the next year.
Economic Development Director Johnson explained Madison County didn't indicate under growth
similar to the city which it should have. He believes the county is under represented in the number of
residents. County Commissioner Mendenhall asked when the Census count becomes official. Economic
Development Director Johnson said not until September 30a'.
Discussion regarding the number of newly hired police officers and Sheriff Deputies. Economic
Development Director Johnson said by the time the next Census is performed this area will no longer be
rural it will be an urban or metropolitan area. The change will allow the city to apply for additional federal
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funding;however,not until the next Census. The fastest growing counties in Idaho are Ada, Kootenai,
Canyon and Madison.
County Commissioner Mendenhall asked for a heads up on potential annexations. Mayor Merrill said he
and County Commissioner Doug Smith met with Mayor Adams of Sugar City to discuss the north impact
area.
Discussions regarding potential business coming to Rexburg including several car wash businesses,
companies looking for office space, etc. Economic Development Director Johnson reported on the city's
efforts to create a broad band network.
County Commissioner Todd Smith mentioned Madison Memorial Hospital in looking to build a 12 unit
Behavioral Health Center. There is a need for the Behavioral Center;however,the center is a large expense.
The center will be open in September using an underutilized wing at Madison Memorial Hospital and the
renovations for the wing were about 2.3 million dollars. A grant will be applied for the Behavioral Health
Center and the hospital has asked the county and city to match some of those grant funds. He said some of
the counties that have pledge funds for the center are Fremont and Jefferson.
Public Works Director Davidson reported there is a need for snow removal equipment at the airport. He
is recommending a tractor with snow blower,broom and blade attachments be purchased. The grant would
be funded 100% through the FAA so a match would not be required.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Airport Snow Removal Grant Application;
Council President Busby seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Mendenhall moved to approve the Airport Snow Removal Grant Application;
Council Member Smith seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
County Commissioner Mendenhall None
County Commissioner Todd Smith
County Commissioner Doug Smith
The motion carried
Public Works Director Davidson reported on the airport reclocation and the mitigation of the sage grouse
in the proposed location area. Discussion regarding lowering speed limit in the Hibbard Area. The speed
limit is currently at 50 mph. Public Works Director Davidson said a traffic study will be completed to
determine the appropriate speed limts.
Discussion regarding the new landfill for Madison and Fremont counties.
6:30 P.M. City Hall
Council President Busby said the prayer.
Council Member Johnson led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
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Attending: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member Walker, Council
Member Wolfe, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
Council Member Flora asked to be excused.
Welcome New City Employee: Tyson Ostberg—Engineering Technician
Mayor Merrill asked Tyson Ostberg to introduce himself Mr. Ostberg said he grow up in Chester,Idaho.
He looks forward to working for the City of Rexburg and serving the citizens of Rexburg.
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.
Steve Oakley read his written comment:
The Institute for Justice is a national law firm that litigates on behalf of small business owners being denied their basic
economic rights by burdensome regulation. One recent case is that ofAbdallah Batayneh, a Jordanian immigrant and
entrepreneur seeking to open a small shuttle service in Steamboat Springs Colorado. Unfortunately, Colorado has a
protectionist law called "Certificate of Need"that allows certain existing businesses the ability to determine `need"in
a specific region, and veto power overpotential competitors entering the market. The two existing shuttle companies in
Steam Boat Springs objected and denied Abdullah from competing in the market. To the average citizen, this is an
obvious example of a legal, regulatory cartel that needs to be dismantled. But there are less obvious, more subtle
regulatory barriers with the practical effect of keeping out potential competitors or at least making entry into the
market, incrementally more discouraging. Visiting the Institute for Justice web site, one can see the numerous cases
throughout the country, nrhere established businesses petition local governments to "do something"about home
businesses, hair braiders, andyouguessed it, Food Trucks.
And what about Rexburg?The Rexburg City staff and Planning and Zoning Committee, working hand in glove, are
now finishing a draft amendment foryou, the Rexburg City Council to vote on. Let's have some background A few
years back, two wealthy, influential business owners nrrote a letter of complaint to Mayor Richard Voodland, asking
the city to "do something"about the food trucks in Rexburg. It seems that these established business men, who had
name recognition and access to millions of dollars of capital,felt that the food trucks, whose entrepreneurial owners are
opicalyon site, self-financed, and under-represented in city government, were competing unfairly in a very competitive
Rexburg food market. Though no one bothered to ask the Food Truck operators or the customers who voluntarily
purchased their food, if they were unfairly advantaged, the city sprang to action to correct this injustice. Subsequently,
this issue continues to be reprised by other disgruntled business people,getting oversized consideration from agreeing city
olcials, who claim that "ave need a fair playing field". Isn't it ironic that, in spite of the fact, that the city,
unjustifiably and arbitrarily forces food trucks to move locations every six months, that they, the Food Truck
operators, have been able to freely, voluntafiycontract with private property owners, without major incident or
complaint from customers and employees for the last 15-20 years? Yet established competitors and city ocials feel
compelled to define what a food truck is, nrhere they can conduct business, who they can contract with, their season of
operation, the condition of the property they sit on and the placing of a rest room,permanent or otherwise.
It is a confounding mystery hoar,for the last 1 S years, the market has determined the success or failure of a variety of
food trucks in Rexburg without the over-seeing hand of the government forcing compliance of any of these regulations.
Beware that any time the government wants to define something, it is preparing to drive the cost up, drive potential
competitors away, and keep those with Wreak stomachs and faint hearts in the ranks of the underclass. But if The City
of Rexburg decides to spend more valuable resources, writing, compiling arbitrating administrating and enforcing more
and more regulations, we are only seeing the to of the iceberg as every other business is per in its right to "level the
playing field".Mitch Loveland and David Taylor could seek to have requirements for at least two used car lots that
come to mind. One used car sales oce has been sitting on blocks for the past severalyears at the same location and
neither of these two used car lots have toilets.Mayor Merrill couldget busy crafting rulesgoverning part time lawn
mowing businesses. These busy, hardworking mowers operate out of their homes, hire young kids who work around
dangerous chemicals and machinery, and who knows if they use proper protective wear orget paid under the table.
Given the proposed Food Truck rules, one wonders what regulation governs Madison School District use of
"temporary"class buildings sitting outside the "brick and mortar"Middle School and Hibbard Elementary buildings.
If nre removed the skirts around these temporary structures, mould wefind them sitting on a metal trailer frame with
wheels?For all intents and purposes these are permanent structures given the amount of time they have been in place.
And shouldn't we be concerned about Home Schookrs and the non-Government approved thoughts that parents may
put into their children's malleable minds?Rounding out this short list of un-regulated oversights, might I add that
there are several mobile auto detailers that clean cars outside, in driveways, in parking lots, taking up valuable space
in areas designated, by regulation,forparking cars, while flushing contaminants down the city sewer. The city should
designate a detailing lot, of course chosen by a committee of Citi.Zens who have no financial stake in the operation, but
given that any assigned committee member has been on this regulatory board for two weeks, is now perfectly capable of
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deciding the financial future of the privileged fen detailers allowed a reserved shot. Yes, there will be a required toilet
built there.
ilhat these wealthy, influential business men should have done, and what all of us should do, is not to ask for more
anti-competitive, anti-business, anti-wealth, anti freedom regulations, rather we should all be pressing those we elect, to
dismantle, without excuse, the massive compilation of regulatory burdens that harm all classes of people. Rather than
copy and paste what other cities are doing Rexburg should be the shining example of the most business friendly, least
regulated city in the country.America's Family Community should allow all families, regardless of status, the right to
pursue their own economic happiness, bowever they see fat.
In 2004 Julio Orti.Z opened Tacos I.Zcalli at Horkley's (what is now Great Scotts north location.A fewyears later
Julio moved to Idaho Falls because of what he told me was an unfriendly Rexburg policy of forcing him to move every
six months. Julio has stayed in the same Broadway Street location with The City of Idaho Falls requiring only a
business license, until 2019, more than tenyears later, he has added a second location to better serve his customers, all
without The City of Idaho Falls saying one word.
Do we really need to wait to see what's in this new regulation? ire already know, each one of us, that it will be
damaging to existing businesses and damaging to potential fledgling businesses who will find it that much harder to
enter an already competitive market, and not to mention the additional cost of administration and enforcement for the
city. I have taken more than three minutes to stand against this regulation, because I know that many more hours have
gone into crafting it with what I suspect was little opposition.
Not so long ago I stood at this same spot to petition, as I often do for a smallergovernment footprint and was asked
by then councilwoman Sally Smith, if I thought it was difficult to do business in Rexburg......
Justin Alexander expressed his concerns regarding the main water line brake that flooded his basement. He
asked for a meeting with City Council to discuss the insurance coverage to replace damaged furniture and
other items. He said the costs to replace the damaged items should be at a minimum to the residents
affected by flooding. Mayor Merrill said he met with city staff and City Council to discuss the options
available to make the residents affected by the water line brake.
Amanda Dingess as a former employee of Mercer Strategic Alliance, Inc. a business specializing in traffic
safety consultations feels obligated to inform the City Council of the line of sight issue at the intersection of
W 1"N. and N. Center Street. She handed out pictures of the intersection.
The intersection of!W I A N&N center st in Rrxhurg,Idaho has a visibility issue that requires attention. It is a4-%%-ay strip,wide
two lanes headed rasa and two lanes headed vvesL
There is no dear litre ofsieht to the Stop sign if a vehicle in the outer lane is filter than the vehicle traveling in the inner tone iF
they are driving side by aisle,
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FUIthennnre,a large tl't^e partially obscures the View of the west-bound Stop Sign for intilviduals in die right lane.
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A s:irnple and relatively inexpensive Solution to this particular issue,would be to suspend ablinking red light across the
intersection to alert movers that a stop is imminent
Thank you For your time and consideration reWingthis satetyr issued
Mayor Merrill said he will inform the Traffic and Safety Committee of Ms. Dingess concerns and
the Engineering Department.
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2021:
A. Council Member Mann:M.E.P.L • Legacy FligbtMuseum
Council Member Mann reported M.E.P.I. and Legacy Flight Museum Committees have not met.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural ArtslMuseum Events • Sebool Board • M.U.S.I.C.
Council President Busby reported the School District had a very successful Celebrate You Event. The
Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt is out of town so he was unable to obtain a report on the art events for the
city.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB • Trak dam'Safety
Council Member Walker reported the Mayor's Youth Advisory Board will not meet until September after
school starts. The Traffic and Safety Committee has not met.
Council Member Johnson: Trails • Beautification • Free Clinic Board
Council Member Johnson reported the trail being constructed behind the Jr. High school is near
completion. She was informed by the county that they would be mowing down the weeds on 12`h West. The
Beautification Committee has not met;however,a group of BYU-Idaho students held an Eagle Park Clean
UP event.
Mayor Merrill mentioned the replacement of the slide tower stairs at Rexburg Rapids. The stairs at each of
the landing sections are bowed and the other steps are worn. He will meet with city staff to determine the
work needed to fix the stairs.
E. Council Member Flora: Parks Committee • Urban Renewal Agency
Council Member Flora did not attend the meeting.
F. Council Member Wolfe:Airport Board • Golf Board
Council Member Wolfe reported the Airport Board has not met. Golf Board met,the new sign for Teton
Lakes has been ordered. The concrete was poured for the new deck stairs. They discussed fees for the
upcoming year. There are several maintenance issues one being the sprinkler systems at the golf courses.
Mayor Merrill mentioned a possibility of building an ice skating rink at Teton Lakes this coming winter.
Staff Reports:
A. Finance: -Matt Nielson
1. Finance Report
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed Budget Summary Report Operating Expenditures.
CITY OF REXBURG BUDGET SUMMARY REPORT
FY 2621 9 months ending
7131/2021 Page 1
EXPENDITURES BUDGET ACTUAL 83% FORECAST
Misc.DeparttnentsfCategories
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Arts 742,300 455,135 61% 656,590
Building Safety 857,300 700,595 82% 845,890
Customer Services 339,500 280,275 83% 330,090
Economic Development 382800 319,104 83% 407,000
Emergency Services 4,735,300 3,867,663 82% 4,761,690
Financial Management 1,229,700 830,856 68% 998,400
GIS 361,000 281,920 78% 349,200
Golf Courses 979,400 755,828 77% 1,202,100
Human Resources 175,900 145,000 82% 175,300
Information Technology 711,300 545,443 77% 685,300
Legacy Flight Museum 73,500 49,455 67% 197,900
Legal Services 287,300 234,696 82% 281,000
Mayor,Council&Mayor's Youth Advisory Board 339,200 256,900 76% 330,700
Miscellaneous 325,500 305,981 94% 355,800
Parks&Ball Diamonds 798,000 594,211 74% 832,500
Planning&Zoning 407,300 308,710 76% 368,600
Recreation Administration&Programs 565,900 462,352 82% 526,000
Rexburg Rapids 470,000 342,487 73% 488,400
Total Misc.DepartmenWCategories 13,782,300 10,735,821 78% 13,812,100
Police Department
Administration Division&Fund 09 1,525,300 1,309,459 86% 1,526,700
Patrol Division&Funds 13 2,332,800 1,924,020 82% 2,327,800
Investigations Division 632,900 690,473 83% 832,600
Community Services Division&Funds 08,11,14 719,600 572,016 79% 692,700
Support Service&Logistics 4,500 0%
Total Police Department 5,415,100 4,495,968 83% 5,379,800
Public Works
Building Maintenance 66,500 54,711 82% 66,100
Shop 578,700 452,566 78% 586,300
Sanitation 2,532,900 2,147,205 85% 2,625,100
Water 3,126,000 2,547,213 81% 3,079,490
Wastewater-Treatment 3,090,900 2,494,614 81% 3,087,800
Wastewater-Collections 1,742,200 1,461,089 84% 1,785,400
Street Operations 2,913,300 2,167,944 74% 3,076,600
Total Public Works 14,050,500 11,325,342 81% 14,306,700
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 33,247,900 26,558,131 80% 33,498,690
Engineering 574,000 472,955 82% 566,300
Street Repair Contracts 1,293,500 25,536 2% 310,000
Construction 06.311,31,32,39,41,42,44,46,4951-58,82B4,B5 14,595200 3;435,715 24% 8,433,200
Contributed Capital Offset 1,325,000 20,833 2% 1,325,000
Capital Reserve Funds 07,18,20,33,34,35,38 1,372,900 39,638 3% 553,600
LID Debt Service Funds 59.69 1,112,200 15,326 1% 863,800
Trust&RLF Funds 15,16,19,21,22,90,91 573,300 19,954 3% 44,600
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 20,757,200 4,031,157 19% 12,096,590
Contingent Operating Ex pen ses 5,048,700 0% 41,700
Contingent Capital Expenses 5,113,300 0% 90,700
Intema I Transfers Out for Operations 4,291,400 2,210,775 52% 4,178,000
Intema I Transfers Out for Capital 11,497,400 313,333 3% 8,810,300
TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR ALL FUNDS 79,955,906 33,113,396 41% 58,715,890
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed Budget Summary Report Operating Revenues. The city received several
large payments one being the Covid-19 Relief Grant Funds and the other was a large property tax payment.
REVENUES BUDGET ACTUAL 83% FORECAST
OPERATING REVENUES
County Road Tax 870,000 616,028 71% 800,000
Federal Grants 5,983,999 6,054,385 101% 6,373,112
Franchise Fees 1,777,700 1,425,234 80% 1,760,800
Fund Balances for Operations 4,030,901 0% 2,780,000
Investment Earnings 129,100 130,892 101% 147,400
Unrealized Gain(Loss) -92,038 0% -16,000
Interfund Charges for Services-Overhead 3,441,800 2,829,416 82% 3,441,900
Miscellaneous 517,300 760,704 147% 458,590
Operating Contributions 3,279,300 2,616,828 80% 3,452,100
Parks,Recreation,Museums,Arts,Golf 1,550,900 1,334,364 86% 1,825,500
Permits&Licenses 760,300 839,926 110% 996,590
Property Tax 4,.152,200 4,336,655 104% 4,152,200
State Taxes&Grants 3,891,900 3,970,081 102% 5,227,390
Utility Charges-Water 3,258,300 2,689,722 83% 3,428,600
Utility Charges-Wastewater 5,201,900 4,352,328 84% 5,335,000
Utility Charges Sanitation 2,525,000 2,297,892 91% 2,633,500
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 41,371,600 34,162,417 83% 42,816,412
CAPITAL REVENUES
Borrowing-DEQ Water Loan 1,473,900 0%
Capital Reserve Fees&Impact Fees 2,094,300 1,626,239 76% 2,380,490
Capital Reserve Carryover Balances 6,464,000 0% 7,298,400
Construction Funds 3,675,600 426,292 12% 3,086,300
Contributed Capital 825,000 20,833 3% 825,000
Engineering Billings 574,000 0% 563,300
Fund Ba Iancesfor Capital 1,727,900 0% 1,555,600
Grants&Contributions 3,547,100 163,939 5% 1,102,900
LID Funds 330,700 22,771 7% 1,632,100
Trust Funds 2,104,400 707,783 34% 2,213,200
Contingent Operating Revenues 0%
Contingent Capital Revenues 0%
Internal Transfers In for Operations 4,265,900 2,191,068 51% 4,140,800
Internal Transfers In for Capital 11,502,400 334,166 3% 8,925,800
TOTAL REVENUES ALL FUNDS 79,955,900 39,655,508 50% 76,542,212
OPERATIONS SUMMARY
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 45,637,500 36,353,485 83% 46,957,212
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 42,50x,900 28,768.906 80% 37,718,390
---NET OPERATIONS 3,049,500 7,584.579 9,238,912
CAPITAL SUMMARY
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES 34,318,400 3,302,023 13% 29,585,090
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 37,367,900 4,344,490 19% 20,997.500
---NET CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS -3.049,500 -1,042,467 8,587.500
TOTAL ALL REVENUES 79,955,900 39,655,508 50% 76,542,212
TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES 79,955,900 33,113,396 41% 58,715,800
NET ALL REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 0 6,542,112 17,826,412
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Report.
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CITY OF REXBURG CASH & INVESTMENT
FY 2021 BALANCE REPORT
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BALANCERS
%of Total OF
CASH&INVESTMENTS 1 YEAR 1.5 YEARS %5 YEARS Portfolio 713112921
Bank of Commerce Bank CD 261,496 0.65% 251,496
Bank of Commerce Legacy FM 36,7D5 0.09% 36,705
Beehive Credit Union CD 250,152 062% 25D,152
Cash On Hand 5,370 001% 5,370
City Golf Cart CD 45,960 0.11% 45,960
East Idaho CU CD 255,914 0.63% 255,914
Idaho Central Credit Union CD 250,025 0.62% 25D,025
Key Bank Checking(RLF) 253,901 0.63% 253,901
Moreton Asset Management 3,190,199 2,192,948 13.34% 5,383,147
Mountain America Credit Union 251,401 062% 251,461
Real Estate Investments(Streets) 337,295 0.84% 337,295
State Diversified Bond Fund 1,203,465 2,171,294 764,614 1025% 4,139,374
StateLGIP-City 8,876,927 318,041 22.78% 9,194,968
State LGIP-Fire District 8112,695 21,593 1.55% 624,288
TUI-Bond Investment 991,137 2,339,758 589,470 9.71% 3,920,364
Wells Fargo Drug Fund Checking 13,086 0.03% 13,D66
Wells Fargo Fire District Banking 798890 1.96% 790,890
Westmark CD 254,847 0.63% 254,847
Zions Bank Capital Advisors 4,087,377 1,130,040 12.93% 5,217,417
Zions Bank Collateralized Acct 6,003,279 14.87% 6,003,279
Zions Bank General Checking 2,856,062 7.08% 2,856,D62
Zions Bank Payroll Checking 19,152 0.05% 19,152
TOTAL 39,837,395 8,173,674 1,354,084 100% 40,365,153
%OF TOTAL PORTFOLIO 76.4% 20.2% 3.4% 100%
I,Matthew K.Nielson,as Treasurer of the City of Rexburg,hereby under oath,certify to the best of my knoWedge,
that the above accounting of expenses,revenues,and cash and investment balances is true and correct.
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Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasure's Expenditure Report.
CITY OF REXBIRG
TREASURER'S EXPENDITURE REPORT BY FUND
FISCAL YEAR TO DATE ENDING 7!31(2021 @ 83%of the FISCALYEAR 2721
# FUND WAGES CAPITAL OTHER TOTAL BUDGET SPENT FUND BAL CASH BAL
48 AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION 13,376 0 13,376 630,097 2% 90,767 90,767
47 AIRPORT OPERATIONS 2274 21,0713 44,053 67,397 109,899 61% 11.029 32,060
49 AIRPORT RESERVE 0 43,007 0% 961,064 961,064
36 AHTS PROMULGATION 33,333 33,333 71,809 46% 311 36.957
92 BROADBAND FIBER INITIATIVE 26,057 2,DD0 28,057 3,191,%10 1% -7,543 2,1056
2S BUILDING SAFEIYANDPBZ 486,037 37,472 485.796 1;D09,305 2,22D,807 45% 1,423,506 1,463,413
% CITY 501e3 FOUNDATION 0 23,897 0% 5,069 5,469
85 COMMUNITY SAFETY LIGHTING 15,210 52,043 67,253 494,300 14% 470,723 453,764
32 EDS FIRE STATION ADDITION 0 400,000 0%
83 EI BUSINESS COMPETITION 15,DDD 50,259 65,259 42,100 155% 23,796 23,796
19 FIRE DISTRICT 4,97D 439.50 443,720 1,946,100 23% 1,410,508 1,410,508
2.1 FIRE EMPLOYEES TRUST 96 96 24,900 0% 23,967 23,967
A FIRE IMPACT FEES 58,333 50,333 152,307 36% 43,474 43,474
18 FIRE JOINT EQUIPMENT 2,672 D 2,672 1,176,800 0% 1,187,945 1,187,945
17 FIRE OPERATIONS 1,534,993 100241 1,636,470 3,271,614 3;696,500 64% 317.D7B -143,653
37 FIRE PARAMEDIC CARE UN IT 417,S34 178,715 596,249 &15,100 71% -243,066 -03263
01 GENERAL 4,441,787 231,247 6,193,482 10;1 18,01 6D% 9,867,597 11,957,544
29 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYS- 146,481 135,439 261,920 361,009 7B% 39.32 -27,476
51 GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION 79,461 50,097 129,558 174,600 74% 501.6D6 541,606
50 GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS 291;56 66,319 338,253 755,828 1,429,599 73% 322,95 414,346
15 HIGH S&OTHER GRANTS 0 1 0% 69,752 69,752
24 LEGACY FLIGHT MUSEUM 49,465 49,465 147,000 34% 129,9D5 132,732
5358 LID CONSTRUCTION FUNDS 79,233 619,672 699,105 1,579,099 44% -745,646 -11
5379 LID DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 0 339,700 0% -257210 -163,795
45 MAYOR'S YOUTH COMMITTEE 319 319 9,2119 3%
41 PARK CONSTRUCTION 752,029 0 752,029 1,508,690 47% -94.8507 55259
38 PARKS IMPACT FEES 15,741 28,5DD 44,241 536,600 7% 28113 286,413
14 POLICE ANIMAL CONTROL 7[UM4 89,396 159,449 199,307 BO% 580 8 82
08 POLICE DA.R.E. 11,562 11,562 32,200 36% 29,592 31214
09 POLICE DRUG INTERDJEDUCATICNI 4.729 4,729 9,200 51% 5,155 5,155
07 POLICE IMPACT FEES 56 -6a 206,709 0% 175,578 175,578
91 POLICE SHOP LMTH A COP 12,342 12,342 62,800 20% 47,429 47,429
13 POLICE SMALL GRANTS 15,755 11,626 27,383 45,100 61% -617 273
03 RECREATION PROGRAMS 60,491 196264 250,755 323,590 BD% -6.485 5,902
22 REVOLVING LOAN 2,846 2,846 43,200 7% 1,421 493,003
81 REXBURG CULTURAL ARTS 30,024 18,399 48,423 119,500 41% 45,503 47,297
23 REXBURGRAPIDS 136,490 26,665 179,132 342,487 %2,5W 59% 134,771 156,763
40 ROMANCE THEATER 17,789 241,236 39,199 289,2216 433,600 67% -219,393 -218;021
25 SANITATION OPERATIONS 244,565 187,500 1,715,140 2,147,205 2,W.DW 35% 2,11 1,450,753
35 SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE 17;991 17,991 2,21 1% 2,831,551 2,691
27 SEWER OPERATIONS 604,364 1,075,DW 2,291,666 3,971,030 3,006,909 44% 25,993,157 4,981,73D
52 SEWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION 0 0%
84 STREET 2nd EAST 8 MOODY RD CONST. 786,558 0 786,558 6tr0,000 131% -786,556 -786,558
33 STREET IMPACT FEES D 2,D65,700 0% 1,746,927 1,7411
44 STREET NEW CONSTRUCTION 547,976 D 547,978 5,D45,807 11% -204,912 -208,912
02 STREET OPERATIONS 461,029 374,199 1,332,725 2,167,944 3,876,400 56% 1,756,744 1,803,36D
43 STREET REPAIR CONTRACTS 26,536 0 26,536 2;599,600 1% 1,015247 761
04 TABERNACLE Vdid.&Museum} 53,671 121250 51,563 117,484 225,500 52% 90,506 95,544
O5 TABERNACLE ORCHESTRA D 5,400 0%
39 TRAILS COMMITTEE 2,031 D 2,031 321,000 1% 146,310 146,310
90 VETERANS MEMORIAL TRUST 0 1,600 0%
34 WATER CAPITAL RESERVE 0 2,444,500 D% 2,713,712 2,713,712
42 WATER CONSTRUCTION 388,694 0 388,694 1;636,000 21% 388.694 388,694
26 WATER OPERATIONS. 399049 625,000 1:524,1&4 2,547,213 5,697,100 45% 19,276,472 7,706,734
TOTAL 9,412,534 5,753,607 17,947,255 33,113,396 78,955,977 41% 72,59$367 41 rA153
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2. Motion to Ratify Adoption as of May 1", 2021 City of Rexburg Self-Funded Health Plan Trust
Agreement
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Finance Officer Nielson reported there has been discussion regarding the city switching to a self-
funded Health Plan Trust for several years. The first step in having a self-funded Health plan is to
have a trust agreement. He is recommending the trust be formed. Currently,they are completing
market checks on the rates to determine what the rates will be in the year 2022. He said Blue Cross
of Idaho's premiums were substantially high and did not decrease as desired. Once it is determined
the city will have a self-funded health plan a financial institution will be chosen and funds in the
savings account will be moved into the health plan account. The trust would have three city
employee representatives. The three employees that have been designated are Human Resource
Director Terri Hill, City Engineer Justin Beard and himself.
Council President Busby expressed his concerns with the city being self-funded. Finance Officer
Nielson said there is a learning curve to the self-funding health plan. A board would be created that
oversee the investment and procedural aspects of the plan.A fidelity bond will need to be purchased
for the three board member and the administrator.
Discussion regarding the procedures and process of a self-funded health plan.
Council Member Mann asked for the cost associated to form the trust. Finance Officer Nielson
replied an invoice has not been received from the trust company.
Council President Busby moved to ratify the Adoption of City of Rexburg Self-Funded Health
Plan Trust Agreement as of May 15`, 2021; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion;Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
B. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Surplus 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Public Works Director Davidson said the LaFrance Fire Truck was station in front of the Fire Station
before it was moved to the Legacy Flight Museum.
Council Member Walker moved to approve to surplus the 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck;
Council President Busby seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
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2. Annexation Request Heads Up—Moody and N 2nd E
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the maps of the properties requesting to be annexed into the
city. The Johnson property was purchased by the city and needs to be annexed into the city.
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Public Works Director Davidson reported on the Angela and Chad Street Project scheduled for next year.
When considering the lower of the two options to narrow the road or keep the road same for someone of
the property owners the costs are less to narrow the road and for others the cost is less to leave the road the
same width. The city could cover the increased difference in costs for those properties that have an increase
due to the narrowing or leaving the road the same width. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for the end
of September to determine whether to narrow the road or leave the same.
Mayor Merrill said a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled regarding the water line brake that caused
flooding in some of the Park Street resident homes. Public Works Director Davidson said it will take time
for the insurance adjuster to complete the adjustments.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Merrill reported he attended a Water Users Conference in Island Park, Idaho. The water supply for
the different states is intertwined and an issue for most. The city of Rexburg is fortunate for securing the
city's water rights. Some of the city water rights are old which put the city in a more favorable situation.
Mayor Merrill reported the City of Rexburg will be the Capital for the day with Governor Little and several
representatives in attendance.
Items for Consideration: NONE
Calendared Bills:
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. Ordinance No 1262 Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment
ORDINANCE NO. 1226
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT
DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING AND ZONING
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ORDINANCE NO. 1200) CONCERNING SUBSTANTIVE AND
NON-SUBSTANTIVE ITEMS; THE FOLLOWING CHANGES
HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE HEIGHT OF FREE-STANDING
SIGNS WITHIN US HIGHWAY 20 INTERCHANGE
BOUNDARIES TO INCREASE FROM FORTY (40) FEET TO
FIFTY (50) FEET FROM GROUND LEVEL TO TOP OF THE
SIGN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THE ORDINANCE.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No. 1262 Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Amendment and consider second read; Council President Busby seconded the motion;Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: NONE
Mayor's Business:
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 August 4, 2021 Meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Johnson moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and
city bills; Council Member Walker seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Adjournment 7:35 P.M.
APPROVED:
Jerry Merrill,Mayor
Attest:
Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk
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