HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - November 17, 2021
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
5:00 Work Meeting Ordinance 1129 Flood Plain Amendment and LID Project Process Discussion
City Engineer Beard presented the floodplain ordinance updates.
6:30 P.M. City Hall
Council Member Walker said the prayer
Council Member Flora led the pledge
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member Walker, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
Council Member Wolfe asked to be excused.
Presentations: Appreciation of Service BYUI/City Liaison – Brett Sampson, Director of University
Mayor Merrill presented BYU-Idaho/City Liaison Brett Sampson with a gift to express the city’s appreciation for his service the last 10 years. Mr. Sampson is now the Managing Director
of University Relations at BYU-Idaho. Mr. Brett Crandall will be taking on the BYU-Idaho Public Affairs Director position and be the city liaison.
Mr. Sampson said it was a privilege to be able to serve the city and he will continue to attend the many city events. He appreciates the city and university’s working relationship.
Public Affairs: Introduction of New CEO of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce – Janalyn Holt
Janalyn Holt said she grow up in Sugar City, Idaho and graduated for Sugar – Salem High School. She and her husband have four children and moved back to Salem from Utah about six years
ago. She has been shadowing Council Member Mann in his position as CEO of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce for five days and is impressed by his hard work to have a solid organization
such as the Chamber of Commerce. He has informed her of the positive working relationship with City. She is grateful and hopeful that relationship will continue. She will work hard
to do her part in assisting local businesses as she understands the complexities of owning a business. She and her husband owned their own business in Kaysville, Utah for thirteen years.
She attended her first business ribbon cutting this week. She looks forward to supporting businesses in 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.
Jon Paul Johnson said he understand the city and county are addressing the issue of having the airport being so close to residential housing. He said with the recent event of an airplane
losing power and crashing on Pioneer and Lodgepole Drive on Sunday, October 31st. He said had it been a Saturday when both sides of the street are lined with vehicles and families watching
soccer games at Evergreen Park, it would have been a tragedy. There would have no way for the pilot to have landed an emergency landing with out power to the aircraft. There is no place
for the pilot to bail that wouldn’t affect houses or parks. He said he understands the airport is in the process of being moved and an environmental impact study is being conducted.
The study indicates there are concerns with affecting sage grouse at the proposed location; however, the currently location is affecting the lives of people.
Mayor Merrill said Public Works Director Davidson is working with FAA to expedite the relocation of the airport. There are people opposed to moving the airport causing delays. The recent
airplane crash reminded him of a decision before City Council several years ago to approve a rezone to have a hotel be built in place of Evergreen Park. Sometimes, as City Council Members
we question the decisions that are made in this case they made the right decision to not approve the rezone to allow the hotel.
Rachel Christensen said she enjoys riding her bicycle around Nature Park; however, she noticed there is a tent tucked under some trees. She believes someone is living in the tent and
asked for a Police Officer to investigate the situation.
Brandon Brown asked if the City of Rexburg has a talent show. Council President Busby replied yes, the talent show is called Rexburg’s Got Talent. The show is generally held in March.
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2021:
A. Council Member Mann: M.E.P.I. · Legacy Flight Museum
Council Member Mann reported the Legacy Flight Museum met last Friday morning to discuss some personnel changes, airplanes, and the Fly-In Event in June.
Council Member Mann reported M.E.P.I. has not met; however, he spoke with Economic Director Johnson regarding some potential business coming to Rexburg.
Mayor Merrill said one of the items of concerns with relocating the airport is the Legacy Flight Museum. Will the museum continue to operate at the same location? The location of the
Airshow and Fly- In events will also need to be moved to the new location. Council Member Mann said there are other community events that are held at the Legacy Flight Museum.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural Arts/Museum Events · School Board · M.U.S.I.C.
Council President Busby reported on the many Cultural Arts Events scheduled for November:
Extended Play Cinema – November 20th - The Princess Bride 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Rexburg Children’s Choir – November 22nd at the Madison High School
Community Thanksgiving Program – November 25th
Wreathburg – November 26th – December 3rd Downtown area.
Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band Concert – November 27th at 7:00 P.M. at the Tabernacle
The Bar J Wranglers Concert - December 9th at the Tabernacle - $25 per ticket
Council President Busby said he spoke with School Superintendent Lords and was informed they are finishing up the first tri-semester of the school year, it has been a good year so far.
Council President Busby reported the M.U.S.I.C. Committee met yesterday. They met to discuss different events to bridge together the city residents and BYU-Idaho students. Mayor Merrill
said one of the events the committee discussed was WinterFest, it used to be held at Smith Park. This year however it could be held at Winter Park on the Teton Lakes golf course. He
mentioned on November 26th the Christmas Tree Lighting Event will be held and include Santa Clause.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Traffic & Safety
Council Member Walker reported the MYAB will meet tomorrow to discuss how they can assist the Police Department with the Shop with a Cop event.
Council Member Walker reported the Traffic and Safety Committee met. A city resident living near Mesa Falls Apartments spoke at the meeting about additional speed limit signs along 5th
West needing to be posted. There is currently only one sign on the South end until 7th South. There are concerns with insufficient lighting on the west side of the roundabout. When
the crosswalk lights are not activated during the night hours it is difficult to see a pedestrian in the crosswalk. They discussed limiting the street parking on 2nd East between 1st
South and 2nd South to parking on one side of the street during the winter months. The lane change on University and 12th West, when two vehicles are side by side it’s difficult for
the drivers to know which one has the right of way to merges onto one lane. These concerns have been brought forward to Public Works Director Davidson.
D. Council Member Johnson: Trails · Beautification · Free Clinic Board
Council Member Johnson reported the Trails Committee has not met; however, she did meet with city staff to discuss the possibility of adding additional trails next year. The city has
applied for several grants and if the city is award the grant those funds could be used for trails. She also met with the city Recreation Department staff regarding the grooming of
the fat bike trail at the Legacy Golf Course. The fat bike trail will be groomed this winter. The Beautification Committee has not met and the Free Clinic Board will not meet until
December.
Mayor Merrill asked if the Free Clinic stays busy. Council Member Johnson said the clinic prefers to keep the number of patients at a manageable amount.
E. Council Member Flora: Parks Committee · Urban Renewal Agency
Council Member Flora said the Parks Committee has not met. She said she desires to inform the residents of some of the park projects the Parks Department has worked on this year: the
baseball quad was added, an ice skating rink at the winter park will be added, new playground equipment and disk golf equipment will be added to Nature Park. She expressed her appreciation
for the City Parks Department employees for maintain the beauty of the city parks.
Council Member Flora reported the Recreation Department is busy working on the upcoming winter recreation programs. She said Kidsburg is now open and a year-end report on Rexburg Rapids
will be presented tonight. Also, Rexburg Rapids Manager Maegan Scholes will be moving to Texas in December. The Recreation Department staff has been meeting with the Recreation Committee
regarding the beginning process of forming a Recreation District and a study is being completed to determine the feasibility of forming the district.
Council Member Flora reported the Urban Renewal Agency met today. They received the Rexburg Revitalization Downtown Market Analysis. The final report will be available next month. One
of the important reasons to revitalize the downtown is for future growth. A comment was made at the meeting that by 2040 there will be a minimum of about 100,000 residents in Madison
County. She expressed her gratitude for the Urban Renewal Agency members.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Airport Board · Golf Board
Council Member Wolfe did not attend the meeting.
Finance Officer Nielson said the Golf Board discussed the increase in revenues for both golf courses; however, there were higher operation costs and higher costs for capital items. The
new deck at Teton Lakes is still under construction the concrete for the footings will not be poured until next year. He has been working with Lemons Housing moving and was informed,
they will be moving the storage shed by December to Teton Lakes. The golf carts will be stored in that shed.
Staff Reports:
Finance: - Matt Nielson
Financial Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed some of funds in the new Tyler Expenditures by Fund Report. He asked for feedback or any recommended changes to the report. The Treasurer’s Expenditure
Report is not ready due to some configurations needing to be completed. The year to end expenditures include purchase orders that have been encumbered. The report doesn’t necessarily
indicate the amount of funds that have been spent in the account, it indicates the amounts encumbered and available budget.
Rexburg Rapids Annual Presentation and Budget Adjustment for Rexburg Rapids Slide Tower Repair – Maegan Scholes
Recreation Facilities Manager Scholes reported on the 2021 Rexburg Rapids Season Report from June 4, 2021 – August 21, 2021. The capacity limit this summer was between 875 – 1000. In
the annual admission charts the daily swim is highest in revenues. She also reviewed the number of concession sales.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Rexburg Rapids revenues for the 2021 season compared to previous years. The 2021 actual revenue was the highest to date; however, the total personnel
cost were higher than previous years. There was an increase in the wages paid to employees as an incentive to returning personnel.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the operating expenses, capital expenses and carryover balance. There weren’t many capital projects completed one of the main projects was the tiling
of the pool walls.
Recreation Facilities Manager Scholes reviewed the Rexburg Rapids 2022 Report with the suggested recommendations. The proposed season dates of June 11th, 2022 – August 20th, 2022:
Canceling Non-Exclusive reservations for Monday and Friday for the pool. This will allow more people to come in and swim during the evening times. I would investigate buying whole new
set of deck chairs for the pool
UV system main boards are not working properly. I would maybe investigate another system or bidding out a whole new re-vamp.
Look into paying the $200 lifeguard training fee to help get more new staff from season to season.
Council Member Johnson asked for clarification of when the other days for non-exclusive reservations were. Manager Scholes replied Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday were the
non-exclusive days.
Council President Busby asked who teaches the lifeguard training classes and what materials are purchased with the $200. Manager Scholes said she teaches the classes. The $200 fee covers
the cost of her time, textbooks, and training equipment wear and tear. Council President Busby asked if there is an incentive for the lifeguards to come back for the next season. Manager
Scholes replied for returning lifeguards the increase in pay from $7.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour. Manager Scholes also suggested the admission price be increased to $8.00 per person.
Recreation Facilities Manager Scholes reviewed the proposed slide tower renovations. The stairs have severe rust, water damage and sagging.
Recreation Facilities Manager Scholes reviewed the costs and items to replace the stair structure. Finance Officer Nielson explained the renovations on the stair structure will need
to go out to bid. He recommended that City Council move forward with the budget adjustment so that there will be a budget already in place. The actual cost for the renovations will
not be available unit bids are received for the project. Council President Busby said he would prefer to wait unit the bid result are received before approving a budget adjustment.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Rexburg Rapids Slide Tower Repairs Project be advertised to bid; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Finance Officer Nielson mentioned the cost saving of the CHP System saving for the pool is about $13,000 to $14,000 which is about $2,000 less than the projected amount. The total investment
for the system was about $150,000.
Review/Approve 2022 Employee Health Insurance Proposal
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the 2022 Health/Dental Insurance proposal.
Council Member Walker expressed his concern with switching from Blue Cross to Pacific Source. In years passed when the health insurance plan has switched to a different provide that
provide was unable to meet the needs of the city’s employees causing the switch back to Blue Cross at a much higher rate. The higher rate is then passed on to the city employees. Finance
Officer Nielson said one advantage for the city is that it is preparing to move to self-insured. The city could use Blue Cross to administer the self-insured plan.
Council Member Johnson said she would prefer to be better educated on the benefits and risks of the self-insured plan. Finance Officer Nielson said the process for the city to be self-insured
is going to take over a year so City Council will be well informed. He suggested the city insurance broker present to City Council the self-insured potion and processes.
Council President Busby asked how many other municipalities use Pacific Source. Finance Officer Nielson said the City of Idaho Falls swithced to Pacific Source this year and the City
of Pocatello is considering switching as well. Pacific Source has been around for over 10 years and they have improved their provider list. HR Director Hill said she was able to met
with Pacific Source’s on boarding team and they were very proactive in insuring the city’s employees are taking care of. If there is a provider that is not on the list they will contact
that provider.
Council Member Mann moved to approve to move forward with change of Meical Insurance to Pacific Source and to retain Blue Cross Dental and to increase the employer deductions for health/dental
by 3%; Discussion: Council Member Walker asked that HR Director and Finance Officer Nielson insure Pacific Source will contacts a provider that is not on their provider list; Council
Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Consideration of One Time Lump Sum Payment
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the budget adjustment to consider a one-time payroll lump sum pay to full-time employees.
Council Member Flora explained when City Council made the decision to freeze the city employee wages, they made the decision based on the information presented to them at that time.
The decision to take away the employee’s pay raises were not taken lightly. At that time the revenues were expected to decrease and they were worried about the budget. She said now
knowing the revenues came in higher than expected and in all fairness, it would be right to give back to the employees. Council Member Walker said he agrees with Council Member Flora.
The forgegoing of the longevity/safety pay and in place the one-time lump sum is going to assist the low paying employees. Mayor Merrill said it’s important to consider the cost of
living increases.
Council President Busby moved to approve the One Time Lump Sum Proposal as presented; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Budget Adjustment for Employee Health Insurance and One Time Lump Sum Payment
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Employee Health Insurance and one-time lump sum payment.
Council Member Flora moved to approve the Budget Adjustment for the Employee Health Insurance and One-Time Lump Sum as presented; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill
asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Economic Development: - Scott Johnson
Resolution 2021 – 15 Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $500,000; Set Public Hearing Date for December 15, 2021
Economic Development Director Johnson reported on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $500,000 and the purpose of the grant.
IDAHO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Resolution No. 2021 - 15
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho, is interested in the economic health of the community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho, wishes to support and encourage appropriate efforts within the community that promote economic development by encouraging entrepreneurial
and training activities for the community for the economic well-being of its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Department of Commerce CDBG program is specifically designed to help rural Idaho communities implement economic development projects and strategies; and
WHEREAS, this program is entitled the Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho, hereby supports and sponsors an ICDBG application for the expansion of the Teton River Business Development Center
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho, designates East-Central Idaho Planning and Development Association, a not-for-profit corporation as the sub-grantee
RESOLVED this 17th day of November 2021; by the City Council, City of Rexburg, Idaho.
________________________________
SIGNED BY: Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
I hereby attest that the above is a true copy of a Resolution passed at a regular meeting of the Rexburg City Council, City of Rexburg, held on November __, 2021.
(Seal)
________________________________
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council President Busby asked for clarification regarding the total amount of the project. Economic Development Director Johnson replied 6.5 million dollars is the total amount of funds
they are seeking from different Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants. Council President Busby asked if the amount of funds secured to date is 1.25 million dollars. Economic
Development Director Johnson replied the 1.25 million dollars is almost secured.
Council President Busby asked if the city would be liable for the remainder of the funds if the grants are not awarded for this project. Mr. Ted Hendricks clarified 1.25 million dollars
is secured from Rural Development and the Development Company is committed to 1.3 million dollars. If the other grants are not received the funds will be returned and they will not
proceed with this project.
Mr. Hendricks explained the Idaho Department of Commerce awards grants in the form of Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The sum of this grant is $500,000 which are Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. He said the city and county have received several million dollars over the years from the CDBG grants. There are also state grants available
and those are the grants the Development Company is seeking to obtain with this resolution. The other funding they are seeking to obtain is from the United States Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration. The Development Company is applying for under four million dollars from U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Council President Busby asked for administrative fee amount for the $500,000 grant. Mr. Hendricks replied ECIPDA will be completing all of the administration of the grant. The roll of
the municipality is to receipt the funds and disburse the funds to the Development Company. The Development Company will administer the project. There will be publication cost for the
public hearing that will need to take place and another public hearing notice will need to be published halfway through the completion of the project. All of the other costs will be
taken care of by the Development Company.
Council Member Flora moved to approve Resolution 2021 – 15 Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $500,000 and to set a Public Hearing for December 15, 2021; Council
President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Blue Cross Grant for Maker Space Budget Adjustment
Economic Development Director Johnson reported the city was awarded a $20,000 grant from Blue Cross of Idaho to begin the construction of a maker space. The space is specifically for
entrepreneurship, it will provide the space and equipment needed to create a prototype. He mentioned the co-working space that was recently completed in the City Hall building. They
also completed a social media lab for entrepreneurs to use for their business.
Mayor Merrill said he attended conferences where they were showcasing a maker space. Some of the maker spaces have 3D printers, sewing machines, etc. and people will come in to rent
the space. The idea is to have the people using the maker space move up to the co-working space where they can be tutored by entrepreneurs on the aspects of owning a business.
Economic Development Director Johnson mentioned the co-working space and now the maker space have been and will be built using grant funds. He thanked Mayor Merrill for starting the
process with a National League of Cities grant.
Council Member Flora asked for an update on the $54,000 still left from Blue Cross of Idaho grant. Economic Development Director Johnson said the county has requested some of those funds
for the Madison Fair Grounds project. The request has not been formally granted to the county; however, the funds will go towards the study.
Council President Busby moved to approve the Budget Adjustment for the Blue Cross Grant for Maker Space; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Walker asked for an update on the number of businesses considering moving to Rexburg. Economic Development Director Johnson explained there are several businesses from
Utah entertaining the possibility of operating in Rexburg. He held meetings with four different businesses. One of the challenges these businesses are running into when considering
Rexburg are the lack of already built office space.
GIS: - Cole Hibbard
GIS Director Hibbard reported the amount of growth taking place in the city and county the GIS Department has been busy implementing addresses for subdivision, single family residential
homes, and commercial properties. In one year, their workload has more then doubled. He said since the GIS Department has an overview of where the growth is taking place and where there
will be demands on recreation, traffic, sidewalks, trails, etc. there are request from city and county departments for data sets. In the city and county so far for the year 2021 a total
of 19 subdivisions have been built that is more than they have seen in a long time.
GIS Director Hibbard reiterated the GIS Department receives request from all city and county departments on different data sets. The department desires to assist those departments with
data that will make their decision process easier. He said not only do they desire to have a transparent product for the city and county. They also desire for the public to be able
to access that type of product.
Public Works: - Keith Davidson
Surplus in Wastewater: 2 Centrifuge De-watering Systems, 5 Gorman Rupp Pumps (RAS Pumps for donation to City of West Yellowstone for parts)
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the surplus items. There are 2 Centrifuge De-watering Systems and 5 – Gorman-Rupp pumps (2-T4A3-B) old worn-out Ras pumps that were replaced.
The items are no longer operational and the city of West Yellowstone is desiring them for parts.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve to surplus 2 Centrifuge De-watering Systems, 5 Gorman Rupp Pumps (RAS Pumps for donation to City of West Yellowstone for parts); Council President
Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Resolution 2021 – 14 Set Public Hearing Date for Local Improvement District 51 (LID 51) Creation for December 15, 2021
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed Resolution 2021 – 14 and to set a public hearing date for Local Improvement District 51 (LID 51). Council Member Walker asked if city staff will
sending letters to inform the property owners included in LID 51. Public Works Director Davidson replied yes, letters are being sent out to the property owner with their assessment.
Council Member Mann moved to approve Resolution 2021 – 14 Set Public Hearing Date for Local Improvement District 51 (LID 51) Creation for December 15, 2021; Council Member Walker seconded
the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Walker asked for an update on the construction taking place on Park Street. Public Works Director Davidson said the contractor has completed the pavement of the road.
They are currently preparing the ground for concrete work such as sidewalk, curb and gutter. He said a section of 7th North is being paved and the rest of that section will be paved
on Monday.
Council Member Busby said when pouring concrete during cold outside temperatures becomes a risk. He asked how the contractor will be handling that risk. Public Works Director Davidson
said depending on the temperature the contractor may need to blanket the area, if the temperature in below 20 degrees they will need to heat and double blanket the area.
Discussion regarding the amount of concrete that can be poured throughout the day. Public Works Director Davidson said the contractor has been limited to 20 yards of concrete.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Merrill reported on a lawsuit against the city from an establishment in Idaho Falls that operates a business similar to Kidsburg. The business felt the city was infringing on their
business model; however, the city prevailed against that lawsuit. The judge felt there wasn’t sufficient infringement committed by the City of Rexburg.
Items for Consideration:
Planning & Zoning Recommendation to Approve a Rezone property in the Rexburg West Division 1 Subdivision at approximately North 12th West from Community Business Center (CBC) to Mixed
Use (MU) Zone #21-00755. Designated as Ordinance No 1271 if motion passes. – Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO. 1271
Rezone the Rexburg West Division 1 Subdivision at Approximately North 12th West and Main St. from Community Business Center (CBC) to Mixed Use (MU)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN
REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed a map of the proposed rezone property in Rexburg West Division 1 Subdivision at approximately North 12th West from Community Business
Center (CBC) to Mixed Use (MU) Zone. Council Member Mann said adding community housing would not have been his first option. He would have preferred the development to mirror Dr. Fullmer’s
offices; however, he understands community housing is needed in the city.
Council Member Johnson said she appreciates the pedestrian emphasis aspect of this project; however, she believes this location needs to connect to the rest of city sidewalks. She asked
for a time line as to when the project will be completed. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson replied if the rezone is approved the developer will being the construction in
the spring. She expressed concerns with pedestrian traffic along the interchange especially when the traffic lights will not be installed by the state for several years.
Council Member Flora questioned the reason why Dr. Fullmer’s property was not included in this rezone request. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained Dr. Fullmer at this
time was not interested in having a residential aspect to his development and was not interested in being included in this rezone at this time.
Council President Busby asked if there are plans to widening 12th in the future. Public Works Director Davidson said as development occurs a traffic study will be conducted to determine
when the road needs to be widening. Currently, there is side walk along a section of 12th.
Council President Busby moved to approve the Rezone property in the Rexburg West Division 1 Subdivision at approximately North 12th West from Community Business Center (CBC) to Mixed
Use (MU) Zone and consider first read; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Calendared Bills:
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: NONE
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
Ordinance No 1269 Annex Location 1 Approximately 1154 McJon Ln; Location 2 Approximately South 5th West and University Blvd; Location 3 Approximately 1365 and 1371 N 2nd E; Location
4 Approximately 702 N 9th E; and Rezone Location 3: from Transitional Agriculture (TAG) to Community Business Center (CBC) Zone; and Rezone Location 4: Approximately 702 N 9th E from
Transitional Agriculture (TAG) and Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Public Facilities (PF) Zones #21-00621 - Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO. 1269
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; AND AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE SAME UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 1269 Annex Location 1 Approximately 1154 McJon Ln; Location 2 Approximately South 5th West and University Blvd; Location 3 Approximately
1365 and 1371 N 2nd E; Location 4 Approximately 702 N 9th E; and Rezone Location 3: from Transitional Agriculture (TAG) to Community Business Center (CBC) Zone; and Rezone Location
4: Approximately 702 N 9th E from Transitional Agriculture (TAG) and Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Public Facilities (PF) Zones and consider third read; Council Member Flora seconded
the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1270 Rezone Land at approximately 547 Trejo St, parcel #RPRXBCA0259012 from Community Business Center (CBC) to High Density Residential 1(HDR1) Zone #21-00681 - Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO. 1270
Rezone Approximately 547 Trejo St from Community Business Center (CBC) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN
REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Council Member Flora moved to approve Ordinance No 1270 Rezone Land at approximately 547 Trejo St, parcel #RPRXBCA0259012 from Community Business Center (CBC) to High Density Residential
1(HDR1) Zone and consider third read; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
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.
Minutes from November 3, 2021, Meeting
Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city bills; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Adjournment 8:35 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk, Marianna Gonzalez