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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
5:30 P.M. Nature Park Southwest Pavilion
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Walker, Council Member Wolfe, Council
Member Mann, Council President Busby,and Mayor Merrill.
Council Member Johnson asked to be excused.
Discussion Regarding Street Re-Construction of Ricks-Palmer Subdivision as Pertains to
Local Improvement District 51—Mayor Merrill and Keith Davidson
Mayor Merrill welcomed everyone and introduced the city council members and city staff. He
explained what an LID (Local Improvement District) is, how it works and who pays what. The cost
is shared between the resident and the city. LID's add value to a home and make it look better. The
LID method works well because residents can choose whether to pay the full amount up front or
finance it over 10 years and make the payments with their utility bill. Some cities have much higher
property taxes or use bonds to cover residential road and sidewalk repairs. Rexburg has much lower
property taxes. A bond would require every city resident to pay more over several years;whereas an
LID is paid just by the homeowners whose property is being improved.
One gentleman commented that most of the residents do not want to pay a lump sum and might
prefer to pay for a bond.
Mayor Merrill indicated that generally, those who are facing an LID will say they prefer a bond but
those who are not facing an LID do not support a bond.
The gentleman asked if the city has ever asked the Rexburg residents what they prefer. Has a study
ever been done to find out if the residents would support a bond over LID's?
Mayor Merrill replied that a study has not been done but general input from residents indicates that
they prefer LIDS over a bond. He also pointed out that Rexburg has one of the lowest property tax
rates in Idaho at$178/person compared to cities like Idaho Falls that charge $588/person.
One woman indicated that most of the people in this LID are low to middle income and cannot
afford $10,000 to cover this LID expense. She would rather pay higher taxes. She said no one likes
bonds but she would also like to see a survey taken to see what Rexburg residents prefer.
Mayor Merrill explained that there are always a mix of incomes within an LID. The tax levy rate is
already set and cannot be changed.
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Discussion about home values and construction costs affecting property taxes.
Public Works Director Davidson explained how the fixed tax levy rate works. It increases by 3%
each year but it does not increase the pie,it only shifts the funds.
Staff Accountant,Noah Phethean clarified that while new construction and home values may go
up, commercial values might go down, so it is adjusted accordingly. This is a county function.
A resident asked how the amounts for each homeowner was derived.
Director Davidson explained how they look at the sidewalks to see if they need replaced, they bring
in a survey camera to determine any drainage issues, they measure each property and look at many
other factors to calculate each homeowner's cost. He indicated that the costs are estimated based
off previous costs. They will not have hard numbers until the job is bid out.
Discussion about estimates and prices going up.
A resident asked if they would keep good concrete and replace just the bad concrete.
Director Davidson replied that the concrete must meet criteria. They will only replace the concrete
that needs replaced. If there is a short piece in the middle of bad pieces,it may be easier to replace
the whole section.
Mayor Merrill informed the residents that they are allowed to replace their sidewalks themselves or
contract it out to someone else if it will save them money,but the sidewalk must meet the
requirements. Residents are not allowed to do the curb themselves because the curb must be
uniform the whole length of the street. Each homeowner is also welcome to do their own
landscaping.
One gentlemen asked if other utilities will be upgraded at the same time, such as electricity and
internet. He works from home so having reliable, high-speed internet is important to him. If he
knows that other services will be upgraded, he will be happier with the LID.
Director Davidson said they always try to upgrade everything while the road is tore up because they
do not want anyone cutting into the new roads to make repairs or upgrades later.
Mayor Merrill informed the residents that the city is working on getting a broadband ring and fiber
to each of the homes. The conduit for fiber will be installed.
One resident is upset that their streets were tore up two years ago,but no storm drain was added
and now the new concrete is breaking up. He wants to know why the city didn't plan better to do
this project at the same time.
Another gentleman agrees that the previous work that was done to install a water main down their
streets was done very poorly. He had to fix the work they did. He wants to know who will be held
responsible because nothing was done before.
Director Davidson indicated that there is a one-year warranty.
One lady wanted to know how other neighborhoods have reacted to LIDS.
Mayor Merrill said they have had the same concerns, but the city works with everyone to answer
their questions and eliminate their concerns.
Questions were raised about driveway replacement.
Director Davidson indicated that driveways must meet ADA requirements. If driveways meet
standards, they will not be replaced. Only the pedestrian right of ways across driveways are affected.
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Discussion about mailboxes.
Someone asked when the LID will be voted on. The city doesn't know,yet.
Another person asked if it can be delayed a year. That is up to City Council.
Council President Busby commented that City Council listens to their concerns. He said one
neighborhood did not want the LID, so council did not pass it. Now that neighborhood regrets
their decision because costs to improve their roads and sidewalks have gone up.
Someone asked if part of the work can be done.
Director Davidson said they prefer to do the job right and complete the first time.
Discussion about sewer line depth.
Questions were raised about financing.
Mayor Merrill explained that the cost can be spread out over 10 years and added to their monthly
utility bill. If it can't be paid,it accrues and builds up with a 10%penalty for non-payment. If the
home is sold with a balance still owing, a lean is placed on the property.
Discussion about problems on Park Street.
Someone asked about wear and tear from people attending the fairgrounds.
Mayor Merrill indicated that every neighborhood has some high traffic areas. The city pays for
road repairs as needed.
Mayor Merrill continued the presentation, discussing the two options the residents have. One
option is to narrow the streets and add grass strips between the road and sidewalk. This option will
slow down traffic,provide a strip for snow removal in the winter, create better space for mailboxes
and cost less for asphalt repair. The other option is to leave it the way it is and just do the upgrades
and repairs. If they choose to narrow the streets,the city will pay more of the cost share.
Most of the residents prefer to leave it the way it is. They held their own neighborhood meeting and
that was the favored option. Some are concerned about parking on a narrower street. Some do not
want the added expense of watering the grass strip.
Council Member Walker suggested they wait until Park Street is done and then see how they like
the narrower road. Park Street should be done in October.
Discussion about home values and safety.
Council Member Wolfe indicated that narrowing the streets makes more sense,but City Council
has not made up their mind. They want what the residents want.
Council President Busby agrees. He said they are looking for input from the residents. No
decision has been made.
Council Member Walker told the residents that they need to attend the public hearing and voice
their concerns.
Mayor Merrill said they are welcome to come into City Hall to discuss any questions they have.
Someone asked if one street can be narrowed and the other streets not. Director Davidson said it is
open for discussion.
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One gentleman said he appreciates the communication. He would like to see easier access to
information on the city website.
Another gentleman would like to see a survey go out to all city residents to see if they prefer LIDS
or a bond.
At 7:10 people began to leave. Letters were handed out to each homeowner as they left.
Mayor Merrill, Director Davidson, Council Members and Staff stayed to answer questions until 8:00
p.m.
Letters that went out to the resident's regarding LID 51, state the following:
It is the practice of the City to outsource the actual construction of these types ofproject to
contractors. The City conducts a competitive bid to secure the best price and value for the
project. For the road reconstruction on Chad, Angela, and portions of Marianne and 5th West
the City is considering two options: a Road Narrowing or a Repair of the Existing Road. The
costs shown below are our engineering estimates that the City has put together before receiving
actual contract bids. (The City will not know the full cost to each property owner until all work is
complete at the end of the LID)No payments are due until all of the work is complete and the
total project cost is presented to the City Council, most likely at the beginning of 2023.
There are cost savings with the narrowing of the road. Those cost saving are split between
property owners. Under this construction plan, the property owner will pay the lessor of the two
plans. Green space between the sidewalk and the road will provide space for snow. Mailboxes
can go in the green space.
ADA compliance is a large factor driving the need for addition improvements. Sidewalk slope
from side to side cannot exceed 2 degrees in slope from side to side. In order to meet federal
slope standard, large portions of the driveway will need to be improved. Sidewalk width cannot
be less than 4 feet. With mail boxes on the sidewalk, there will need to be bump outs for sidewalk
to maintain 4 foot widths.
LID 51 Narrowing Existing
Item Sitlewalk I Curb Sewer Total Owner Sitlewalk CUN Sewer Total Owner
# No. Dir Street Company/LName & & Reconnection Lantlscaping Engineering Cost City Pays PaysReconnection Lantlscaping Engineering Cost City Pays Pays
Driveway Gutter Driveway Gu[[er
14 281N S!,Wert Faird&Camile Rives 956..67 B 1700 233222 598.67 5587.56 478.33 51..23 1666.6) B 1700 0 405 3770.67 410 33.67
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Angela Dr Mosese&Charlotte Fatafehi 3694.44 D 1700 23D2.5 917.63 8564.58 1822.22 6742.36 4354.44 D 1700 0 726.53_6780.97 1216.33 5564.64
39 516 Angela Dr Dan Mddi. 2414.44 28. 1- 2124.17 1B&4.6310123.24 2220 7903.25 3589.11 3.0 170D D 1066.699955.20 1695 8260.8
41 521 Angela Dr Ray&Delors Versluys 3266.11 29. 1700 2223.24 1211.3211305.67 2272.5 9033.18 4268 3735 1700 0 1165.41�1087J.19 1735.5 9141.69
42 525 Angela Dr Charle Robison 2596.67 1925 1N0 554.81 813.18 7589.66 1782.5 5807.16 483733 2475 1700 D 1081.48[10093.81 1357.5: 8736.31
38 526 Angela Dr Joel&Paula Handy 3.1. 2800 1700 594.44 983.07 9175.29 2493.33 6681.96 4118.89 3600 1700 0 1202.27rll .16 1859 9362.16
43 535 Angela Dr John&Colleen Crystal 305222 1050 1N0 554.81 762.81 7119.88: 1572.78 5547.11 471&89 1350 1700 D 932278701.16 1156.67 7544.49
37 536 Angela Dr Jared&C.mi Kli,go,smith -3.33 2800 - 2014.91 1113.39 1039L63 2197.22 8191.41 4354.44 3600 1700 D 1158.53'1081297 168L33 9131.61
44 545 Angela Dr Bryon Ken,edy 4191.11 2695 1- 2064.72 127&1 1192&93 2987.5 .... 5630 3.5 1700 0 1295.4[12.0.40 2146.5. 9913.9
36 5. Angela Dr Faith Drussel 2687.78 17&5 1700 594.91 806.12 7523.81 1666.94 5856.87 5447.78 2295 1700 0 1133.13[10575.91 1276.17 9299.74
45 555 Angela Dr Michael&Nancy Rowberry 3234.44 2310 1N0 525.09 932.34 8701.88 2225.56 6476.33 5693.78 2970 1700 0 1243.65'11.7.43 1656.33. 9951.1
35 5% Angela Dr George and N-Q- 2961.11 2800 1700 594.91 9..72 8966.74 2311.11 6655.63 458222 3.0 1700 0 1185.871106&09 1749.67 9318.42
. 565 Angela Dr lean&Judith Bleggi Trust 3507.78 2345 1 1985.46 1144.59 1068283 2288.61 8394.22 4983.11 3015 1700 0 1163.77[10861.88 1697.17 9164.71
47 575 Angela Dr Vi&Ann Smith Trustee 4008.89 1470 1700 2025.09 1101.48 10308.46 2192.78 8115.69 6030.89 1890 17. 0 1154.51[10775.40 1564.67 9210.73
48 585 Angela Dr David&t .M.,g Revocable Li 3553.33 2345 1700 554.81 978.38 9131.53 -133 6660.7 6272.33 3.5 1700 D 1318.48'12305.81 1805.510499.31
49 5% Angela Dr Kenneth&Stephanie Raroldse, 3598.89 2100 1700 535 %2.07 8885.96 2325.56 6560.4 4937.56 2A0 17. 0 1120.51 10458.01 169&33 8759.74
32 5. Angela Dr Bri an Stewart 264222 1400 1N0 535 753.27 703049 1428.89 5.1.6 5247.33 1800 1700 D 1049.68 9797.01 1100.33. 8696.68
605 Angela Dr Kenneth&Rarhel lards 2733.33 1715 1700 561.72 &5.57 7518.62 1768.61 57..02 417222 2.5 1700 0 909.27[901649 1331.17 7715.32
31 6. Angela Dr Sher.d.w,&Mitchell Sullivan 4555.56 385 1700 544.91 862.26 8017.72 1900.83 6146.89 6176.67 495 1700 D 1004.6'937627 1296.5. 8079.77
51 615.5 Angela Dr Aria Garland 473778 2695 1700 426.02 1147.06..5.85 2941.94 7763.91 7926 3.5 1700 0 1570.9714661.92 2119.17 12542.75
. 616 Angela Dr Robert&JacquelineM l.,d 3872.22 .. 1700 673.7 1013.51 9739.44 2887.78 6851.66 5456.89 3150 1700 D 1236.83'11.3. 2055.67 9478.05
52 625 Angela Dr Rirhard Rogers 4510 2345 1700 .5.37 1086.011013641 2812.5 7323.92 ] 3.5 1700 D 1428.36[13331.36M11.5 11319.86
. 626 Angela Dr Kevin R Powell 3325.56 2100 iN0 2054.81. 1101.61 1028201. 2166.11 8115.91 4910.22 2700 17. D 1117.23'1042745 1.267 8824.78
53635 Angela Dr Christopher&Carol Banta 3..33 1620 1700 .4.35 953.72 8901.41 2457.22 6444.19 5110.67 2160 1700 D 1 15.48�1OD1715 1741.33 8305.82
15 515 a Dr Bruce&1,.Nerker 4601.11 17. iN0 .3.61. 1098.17 -2.. 290222 6880.67 6951.11 2250 17. D 1308.13'12209.24 2.4.33 10194.91
13 5. Chad Dr Samuel&Brittany Pari, 341667 17&5 1700 663.8 907.86 8473.32 2373.06 6100.2) 4400 2295 1705 0 1007.4[990240 1699.83 770257
16 525 Chad Dr Greg Nielsen 2961.11 1085 1 515.19 751.36 701265. 1385.28 5627.38 5201.78 1395. 1 0 995.61'929239 101717 8245.22
12 5. Chad Dr Ig,aoo Orozco 2824.44 12% 1705 2054.81 994.91 8819.17 1581.39 7237. 468244 1665 1700 0 965.69'9013.13 118283 7830.3
17 535 Chad Dr TRobertson 2961.11 1 1N0 653.89 814.2 7599.2 1896.67 5702.54 5839.56 1890 1N0 0 1131.55'10561.11 1387 9174.11
11 536 Chad Dr Re"&Peggy Richman 3644A4 2100 1700 515.19 955.16 8914.79 2302.78 6612.01 5493.33 2700 1700 0 1187.2[11080.53 1684.67 9395.86
18 545 ChadDr Chad&Jessica Pocock 236&89 1120 1 2094.44 874 8157.33 1288.89 6868.45 3207.78 1440 1700 D 833.73'7.1.51 992.33 6789.18
. 5. Chad Dr Carolyn Elliott 4964.44 2695 1700 554.81 1129.71 10543.97 3101.39 744259 579&44 3.5 1700 0 13..61'12223.. 2214.83 111008.22
19 555 Chad Dr Inui,.Bi„e 2.5.56 1295 1 2054.81 905.64 8462.01 1353.61 7-. 4746.22 1.5 1700 D 973.35'9084.57 1016.17803&4
9 556 MMD 0-Chavez 3690 2240 1700 584.54 9&5.74 9200.28 2555 6645.29 5220 2880 1700 0 1176[1097600 1848 9128
. 565 Chad Dr Myron Bagley 4327.78 213. 1- 2094.91 1304.72 12177.41 2994.44 9182.97 6632.22 3.D 1 D 1431.87 13364.09 2159.6711204.42
8 566 Chad Dr Y-ri&Trevor E.- 4464.44 2695 1700 2054.81 1309.71 12.3.97 3101.39 9122.59 697298 3.5 1700 D 1456.56 13594.54 2214.83 11379.71
J 576 Chad Dr Ryan&Elizabeth Gi,p 428222 2695 1N0 535 1105.47 10317.69 2964.72 152.17 5620.89 3465 1 D 1294.31 1X@0.211 2132.83 9947.37
6 5. Chad Dr Dean&Shirle,e Peterson 1731.11 0 1700 2110528 652.37 608&76 273.33 5815.43 125667 0 1700 0 354.8 331L47 287 3024.47
5 596 ChadDr Nicholas Eaton 3507.78 1225 1 2.528 101257 9450.62 1774.17 7676.46 5165.33 1575 1700 D 101284 9453.17 1292.5 81..67
23 6. In ad Dr Mikael&Emily Petersen 264222 17. 1700 574.63 8..02 746687 1695 5771.88 4554.89 2250 1700 0 1020.59 9525.48 1290 8235.48
4 605 Chad Dr Bryan&Mary Jones 2.4.44 21. 1 2035 989.93 9239.38: 1733.33 7505.05 3.2.67 2- 1700 D 1003.52 936619 1343 8023.19
. 615 Chad Dr Britta &Kyle Yates 4.&89 1820 1700 515.19 965.29 9.9.36 2276.61 67327 7780.22 2340 1700 0 1418.43 13238.65 1.5 11593.65
3 616 Chad Dr Robert&Debra Tanks 2460 14. 1 2025.09 910.21 8495.3 1383.33 7111.98 4919.33 18. 1700 0 1010.32 9429.65 1073 8356.65
25 625 Chad Dr Jeffrey&C.rissalohnso, 341667 2030 1700 554.81 924.18 8625.66 2176.67 6449 5220 2610 1700 0 1.3.6 10673.. 1.3 9070.6
2 6. Chad Dr Jay&Deanna Smith 4282.22 1050 1 2.528 1084.5 10122 2073.89 8048.12 9350.98 1350 1700 0 1488.12 13889.10 1457.33 12431.77
26 635 Chad Dr Roscoe&Kath l...Orton 54667 0 1700 673.7 350.44 3 81 0 3270.82 710 0 1810 0 289.2 2699.211 123 25762
227 Maria ane Dr Joseph&Susie Lary 2657.78 3705 1N0 2193.52. 1230.7611487.05 2625.83 8861.22 4256.67 4275 1700 D 1227.811459.47 1869.5 9589.97
54 2. Marian ne Dr tarry&Deborah Draper 65. 14. 1700 1.3.15 1375.581283&73 3729.44 91..29 7470.44 18. 17. 0 1316.451228689 2480.67 9805.22
59 239 Marianne Dr Dale Awright 3406.67 4745 iN0 2.4.44 1433.5313379.64 3242.510137.15 7&50 5475 1700 D 18031682&. 22875 14505.5
58 247 Marianne Dr Angelina Snell 4.1.11 3640 1700 2074.63 1369.8912785.63 2931.67 9853.97 648&89 42. 17. 0 1486.671387556 205011825.56
. 2. Marianne Dr Shawn R Fisher 2915.56 31. 1700 3194.17 1315.1712274.89 2577.22 9697.67 6.5.56 4.0 1700 D 1518.671417423 1939.33 12234.9
57257 Marianne Dr Debra Dickey 5.1.67 26. 17110 2054.72 1476.77113.16 3354.1710128.99 10913.89 30. 1700 0 18..8717554.76 2255.515299.26
27 2. Marianne Dr Mary Nelson 10113.33 945 1700 2877.13 187626 17511.72 4344.72 13167 16129.64 1215 1N0 D 22&5.36 21330.. 2810.83 1&519.17
56 21 Marianne Dr Backe,Gerald P Trust 4677.78 39. 1- 2074.63 1482.29 13834.) 3900 10434.7 6810 45. 1700 0 1561.2 14571.20 2343 1222&2
55 277 Marianne Dr M-hew&Kiersten[ i, 6.3.33 2925 1 2054.72 1544.7714417.82 3637.5 10720.33 8726.67 3375 1700 D -112 1545T87 2440.51.17.31
1 286 Marianne Dr Edwin&Karen Kumferma, 874667 23. 1700 295639 1893.9717677.02 4971.1112705.92 10904.22 3060 1700 0 .19.7116983.93 3309.6713674.26
33 2' M anie Dr Adrian&Mora ford, 6104.44 21. 1 1694.17 1391.83 12990.44 3669.44 9321 8026.22 2700 1700 D 1491.15 13917.37 2504.67 11412.7
34 250 Mel anie Dr Valerie Gutierrez 4191.11 .35 1700 3174.35 12..05 117..52 2334.72 9425.8 6431.78 1845 1700 0 1197.21 11173.99 161683 %27.16
22 259 Mel anie Dr Berkley Starks 11.1 3745 17003- 1372.07 12205.96 2783.61 1.22.35 4336.22 4815. 1N0 0 1302.15 12153.37 2114.17 1.392
21 2. Melanie Dr Joseph warn itl 5154.44 2905 1700 3-54 1549.68 14463.66 32975 11166.16 4817 3735 17110 0 1230.24 1148224 2350.5 9131.74
Total 603,819 141,258 46;056 615,686 10;116 573,5)0
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(32 of the 60 homowners in this LID attended the meeting)
Adjournment 8:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
Jerry Merrill,Mayor
Attest:
Mary Flanary
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