HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - December 01, 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
6:30 P.M. City Hall
Mayor Merrill said the prayer
Council President Busby led the pledge
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member Walker, Council Member Wolfe, Council President Busby, and Mayor Merrill.
Welcome New City Employees: Justin Davis – Water Department; Cody Smout – Street Department
Justin Davis introduced his wife and two daughters. He moved to Rexburg, Idaho three years ago from California. He enjoys the Idaho outdoors. He said he is excited to be working for
the city’s Water Department, it is a new experience for him to work in waterworks. He has experience operating heavy equipment for U.S. Forestry and other construction companies.
Cody Smout said he grew up in the area before moving to Rigby, Idaho. He is excited to be working for the city’s Street Department. He has worked in the construction industry for most
of his career. When he is not at work he is outdoors or out at the racetrack. Currently, he is working on a 68 Ford Ranchero for the drag strip. He has three children.
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 Oakey recommended the City Councilmember not pass proposed Ordinance No. 1263. The city has operated adequately without this proposed ordinance. It was stated a couple of months
ago at a pervious City Council meeting that the reason of the expense, time, effort, and the complication of creating this ordinance was due to a single business owner that complained
about a mobile food vendor’s customers using their facility’s restrooms this is the action being contemplate. He doesn’t believe city staff, City Council or the Planning and Zoning
Commission know the impact this ordinance will have on potential mobile vendors. He said the Mayor in his prayer said he hoped Rexburg would be a good place to raise families and conduct
business; however, this ordinance is going to make it more difficult to create a small business for those families that can least afford a million dollar structure.
Mr. Oakey said to dissuade the City Councilmembers, he has read through the proposed ordinance and reviewed a section of the ordinance:
Section 13: - H. Location – 2. Mobile Vending Court Required. Three (3) or more mobile vendors on a single parcel will require the building of a mobile vending court. (See Mobile Vending
Court.)
Section 16: - F. Parking – 2. Number of Stalls. Each vending location shall provide parking for at least three (3) vehicles.
Mr. Oakey explained this ordinance is forcing vendors into a food court and excludes single vendors. When the market is already clearing out food vendors that do not met the market demands.
This ordinance is going to cause these establishments to move from their current location into a mobile vending court. He is specifically speaking of a mobile vendor who has operated
his business in Rexburg for a long time. He said due to the current city ordinance Tacos Tepitos has to move to a different location every six months. The proposed ordinance is going
to force Tacos Tepitos and other vendors who have a contractual agreement with the property owners to move into a stall at a mobile vending court. He believes clarifications need to
be made to the proposed ordinance.
Nick Allison expressed his concerns with the sound coming from the Basic American Food plant. He spoke with John Christensen the owner of Idaho Steel who custom built the mega drum that
processes the potato into a flake. He believes this mega drum generates a large amounts of pressure level sound to be generated and pushed out into the community. He said research indicates
the sound is pushed out to a three-mile distance. The sound cannot be stopped unless vibration damping equipment, or a barrier is installed.
Mr. Allison said he is starting a petition to stop the harmful noise from the Basic American Food Plant. He read the following statement:
In an effort to petition the Basic American Foods Plant in Rexburg, Idaho the undersigned do hereby petition the City of Rexburg to commence an unbiased professional acoustical sound
study to determine the amount of strong pressure low frequency sound being generated from the BAF plant. The resulting harmful sound pressures being generated by the use of a “Mega
Drum” and other processing equipment which is resulting in increased headaches, irritation, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, anxiety, nausea, disorientation, sleeplessness
and resulting fatigue and possible long-term inner-ear damage. Whereas this “new” equipment was placed and went online when BAF expanded within the past two years and therefore cannot
be considered “grandfathered” in and whereas the City of Rexburg has continued to grow up and around the Plant and within the impact area of 3 miles and many thousands of Rexburg residents
are being impacted by the BAF operations it is recommended that this study be completed and that pursuant to the negative results a number of “damping” equipment be placed inside the
BAF plant to help make Rexburg a peaceful family community again:
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Jed Rhien expressed his concerns with the noise coming form the Basic American Foods Plant. He said all day and night there is a humming vibration he and his family members can feel.
After, the expansion of the plant the humming vibration has become worse and unbearable. He is also concerned about the development taking place closer to the plant and the effects
it will have on those residents.
Aaron Schmelle said he lived two miles from the plant, before the expansion of the plant he did not notice any noise; however, after the expansion the noise became noticeable. He shared
the following experience: he was walking down the hall of his home and lost his balance due to the sound coming from the plant. His son had been in physical therapy for balancing issues;
however, since they have moved to Rigby his son’s balance has improved exponentially. His family has also been sleeping better since moving.
Janis Allison explained she has lived in Rexburg practically her entire life; however, recently one night she could not go to sleep due to humming vibration noise. She tried to figure
out where the noise was coming from because it seemed to envelope the entire area. The noise was so noticeable to her that the only way she was able to fall asleep was to have the television
volume loud enough to drown out some of the noise. She said eventually she was prescribed Ambien by her medical doctor to help her sleep every night. Before, the
issues with noise she was medication free and physical fit. Currently, she has high blood pressure, chest pain and heart issues. The vibration aspect of the noise makes her face feel
numb and she can feel the vibration in her legs and chest.
Mrs. Allison said she can feel the vibration of the noise in other areas of the city including where she works at Lincoln Elementary School. She is concerned her neighbors may be experiencing
health concerns due to the noise and vibration coming from the plant.
Council Member Mann asked if there are other residents that have expressed their concerns with the noise coming from the plant. Council Member Flora said she and her husband can feel
the vibration more then they can hear the noise and suggested trees be planted to create a barrier. Council Member Johnson asked if the County Commissioners have been notified of this
noise issue. Mr. Allison said the commissioners were notified and deferred the issue to the city because the impact is being felt in the city limits. He also spoke with a manager at
Basic American Food regarding his concerns with noise.
Kelly McKamey said at a recent City Council work meeting he had asked Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson the following question: if it was the city government’s job to level
the playing field between brick-and-mortar verse mobile vendors. He said Mr. Parkinson replied the following “it is the city government’s job to level the playing field between brick-and-mortar
verse mobile vendors”. Mr. McKamey said that is not the role of any government to pick losers and winners and decide how to level the playing field. The government’s job is to protect
freedoms and allow people to have the opportunity to support their family, to own an independent business and not be overly restricted or burdened by local government.
Staff Reports:
Emergency Management: - Robert Kohler
Madison County Emergency Manager Kohler said he has been the Emergency Manager for the last two years and will be reporting on the work he has completed. He encouraged City Council to
attend an Incident Command Class specifically designed for elected officials. The classes is taught by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the date of the class in January
21st, 2022. A zoom link will be provide for those that cannot attend the meeting in person.
Emergency Manager Kohler said another aspect of his job duties includes informing Emergency Agencies of available grant funds. He said at a later date he will be inviting City Council
to attend a training of an online story board. By login to the story board the elected officials can see where the incidents are occurring live. When incidents occur and damage assessments
need to be gathered in the past they would send personnel to the incident to take pictures and survey the damages it would take about five days. Currently, he can print a QRL code,
the person taking pictures of the damages can scan the code and upload the pictures electronically and he will receive them directly accelerating the process.
Emergency Manager Kohler reported on the Sunnydale Irrigation District has a shared river bank. Earlier this year, they determined the main irrigation channel was washing out into the
river. The washout would cause a significant financial impact to the farmers that use the Sunnydale Irrigation District. After, working with the County, Irrigation District, US Army
Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Idaho Department of Water Resources, the permitting is in place to fill the washout. They waited until the water level
were low to begin the fill of the washout.
Public Works: - Keith Davidson
Surplus Wastewater blower components
Public Works Director Davidson explained the blowers at the waste water plant were replaced. The old blowers are being surplus for parts.
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Council Member Johnson moved to approve to Surplus the Wastewater blower components; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Bid Acceptance for Drilling Well #10
Public Works Director Davidson reviwed the bids received for the drilling of well number 10. The well will be located in Burton ara across from the elemetry school. High Planis Drilling
submitted the low bid and have drilled wells number nine and eight for the city. The drilling of the well will begin in January.
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Council Member Mann moved to approve the low bid of $144,724 from High Plains Drilling for the Drilling of Well #10; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Public Works Director Davidson reported on the work being completed for Local Improvement District 50 including Park Street and 7th North. The road on 7th North has been paved, they
will complete the remaining work in the spring. On Park Street they are working on installing the concrete work such as sidewalk, curb, gutters and some driveways. They have used blankets
over the concrete work to make sure the temperatures under the blankets do not drop past the freezing point.
Public Works Director Davidson reported there is a water line needing repaired on Main Street and 3rd West the Water Department has notified the residents of when the repair will take
place.
Council President Busby asked if a note could be made in the Mayor’s Newsletter informing residents to notify the city when a streetlight is not working. Public Works Director Davidson
said he also asked Police Chief Turman to have the police officers watch for streetlight that are not working and report them to the Public Works Administrative Assistant. The new member
of the Traffic and Safety Committee has been driving around the city and reporting on which streetlights are not operating as well.
Council President Busby expressed his concerns with the low visibility at the roundabout at night and with pedestrians immediately starting to walk onto the crosswalk after activating
the caution lights. He wondered if BYU-Idaho would be interested in creating a campaign to inform their students of proper use of the crosswalks. Public Works Director Davidson said
there are rapid flashlight on two of the crosswalks in the roundabout. An audience member said BYU-Idaho already has a campaign in place educating the students of the proper use of
crosswalks. He suggested stop signs be added to the crosswalks. Council Member Walker said the Traffic and Safety Committee recommended additional light be added at the roundabout.
Public Works Director Davidson suggested the city work on a social media campaign to educate pedestrians of the proper use of crosswalks.
Council Member Johnson asked if additional lights will be added near the roundabout. Public Works Director Davidson replied, the existing lights will be upgrade to higher watts. They
will measure the lumens the lights output to determine the amount of light needed.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Merrill reported the Tree Lighting Festival was a success and took place last Friday night. Mr. David Thueson brought Santa Clause to the Romance Theater in his carriage and then
offered carriage rides to children attending the event. He mentioned he has been meeting with BYU-Idaho Professors Dean Coleman and is wife Kristen about creating a center for Dahlia’s
Hope an organization providing aftercare for survivors of sex trafficking. The city role is to facilitate locating a building for the Coleman’s to start the center.
Public Hearing 7:00 P.M. Ordinance No 1273 Annex into the City of Rexburg property in the Impact Area at approximately 100 N 12th W and Rezone said property from Transitional Agriculture
(TAG) and Community Business Center (CBC) to Mixed Use (MU) zone #21-00754 – Alan Parkinson
Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Mitchel Neibaur explained the project was started three years ago with the intention of acknowledging the desires of the city for this development. As he reviewed the city’s Comprehensive
Plan to determine the type of development that would fit in the plan, they determined Mixed Use would be the best fit. There are conflicts with population density, traffic, and urban
sprawl; however, the Mixed Use Zone will allow businesses to work together and reduce some traffic in the area.
Mitchel Neibaur said the current developments neighboring his property are projected to bring in 12 professional 24 technical and 48 support staff jobs. His combined development has
the potential of bringing a significant number of jobs to the city. The tax revenues per acre would also benefit city and taxing entities. A Mixed Use community promotes a live, work,
shop, and dine atmosphere and will also encourage all city residents to walk or ride a bike in this area.
Dr. Bret Mooso said he is a resident of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and the owner of lot # 4 in the Rexburg Division One Development. He does not have a financial interest in the
second phase of this development. He is in favor of the Mixed Use Zone development. He said he understands Madison County is expected to have 100,000 residents by the year 2040. This
development will provide housing for future growth.
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing
Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 273 Annex into the City of Rexburg property in the Impact Area at approximately 100 N 12th W and Rezone said property from Transitional
Agriculture (TAG) and Community Business Center (CBC) to Mixed Use (MU) Zone Rezone and consider first read; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Items for Consideration:
Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Approve an Amendment to Development Code Ordinance No 1200 Adding Section 9.4 Mobile Food Court with Additional Definitions and Necessary Amendments
to Current Zones #21-00475 with an Effective Date of January 1, 2022. Designated as Ordinance No 1263 if Motion Passes and Considered 1st Read – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the proposed ordinance had been brought to City Council for consideration; however, there were concerns brought forth from the public
and city staff and the ordinance was denied. Those concerns have been addressed and changes have been made to the proposed ordinance. Some of those concerns were existing mobile businesses
having to move every six months that condition was too restrictive and has been removed from the ordinance. The other concern was regarding the use of porta potties at these mobile
businesses. They determined porta potties would be allowed to meet the employees and patrons needs. The mobile structure is required to be stationed on a paved lot.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said an agreement between the mobile business owner and property owners regarding the use of the property owner’s restroom facilities is also
allowed per the ordinance. Some of the inspections of the mobile structure have been scaled back due to manufacture inspections at the time the structure is built and the Health Department
inspections for sanitation purposes. The structure also needs to meet the adopted city codes such as the International Building Codes and International Fire Codes.
Planning Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained when there are more than two mobile businesses on a parcel, they will need to move to an established food court. When there are more
than two mobile businesses on a parcel then parking, traffic and garbage issues tend to arise. The development of a food court is going to be inexpensive due to infrastructure costs.
Jessica Mortensen said this proposed ordinance will make it feasible for mobile vendors to operate; however, she does have concerns regarding the food court. She is in the process of
looking for another location for her mobile business because the property where she was operating from has been sold. There isn’t an incentive for a business owner to develop a food
court due to the proposed restrictions in the ordinance. She questioned if the goal was to have an established food court, the idea is great without some of the proposed restrictions.
Some of the food courts in other states are city owned.
Council Member Flora asked Mrs. Mortensen when considering a location for her mobile business is her preference to be the single vendor on the parcel or does she look to group together
with other vendors. Mrs. Mortensen replied, her business has been the single business on a parcel; however, she doesn’t shy away from grouping together with other mobile vendors. When
there are a variety of vendors it does attract more customers. She has been on her own because those are the locations, she has been able to secure. If the proposed ordinance is passes,
she will remain on her own because she only operates for six months, and a food court owner would require a one-year lease.
Council Member Flora asked Mrs. Mortensen which section of the ordinance she finds to be the most complicated. Mrs. Mortensen replied, the cost to add restroom facilities, landscaping,
and pavement is restricting. A property owner contacted her and asked her if she would be interested in leasing their property to establish a food court; however, due to the cost of
building the infrastructure and not knowing if sufficient vendors will want to operate from the food court it’s difficult to determine if the food court is even feasible.
Council Member Johnson asked about the business registration fee for mobile food vendors. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the fee is $250. He explained an agreement
may be made between an existing brick and mortar business to allow mobile vendors to set up on their property and use the businesses infrastructure. A mobile food court would not necessarily
have to build restrooms if an agreement is made with that business. All businesses should be required to have restrooms for their employees.
Council Member Johnson asked if there are locations with three vendors or more. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said currently there are no food courts with more than three
vendors. He mentioned the proposed ordinance allows for mobile vending and pushcart vending from certain locations in the city.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said he contacted other cities similar in size and weather to Rexburg and have these types of mobile food courts. Some of the aspects of the
proposed ordinance are based on their ideas that have been working for these cities and are successful. When there are more vendors in one location, they do generate more customers.
Council Member Johnson said she appreciates the safety aspects of a food court to allow for parking, traffic, and customer safety.
Mr. Niebaur expressed his concerns with mobile vendors being stationed at an existing business due to parking regulations that brick and mortar businesses adhere to. He said there is
an option of having mobile vendors operate from inside a building; however, that is a step further than the mobile vendors’ desire. He said there are sidewalk vendor, food courts, brick,
and mortar businesses, he asked City Council to not subsidize one over the other.
David Mortensen asked if porta potties are allowed when two mobile vendors are stationed in one location, why are they then not allowed when there are three or more vendors. A mobile
food court is appealing; however, the financial constraint of having to add permanent restrooms is not feasible for the mobile vendors.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson mentioned there have been interested parties who have contacted him regarding establishing a food court. Council Member Flora said she is
favor of the removal of six-month rule, the option of pushcart vending on the designated streets, that there is more accessibility that facility agreement can be reached between businesses
without city involvement. She said if there is a property owner interested in establishing a food court and if the ordinance is making it impossible for a food court to be established,
then that is something needing to be addressed.
Council Member Mann expressed his concerns with the unintended consequences related to the passing of this ordinance; however, if passed changes can be made to the ordinance once issues
become apparent. Some of those issues include parking around city parks. Council Member Wolfe said he is in favor of increasing the number of vendors in one location from three to five
and a certain amount of porta potties be allowed with cleaning stations before permanent restrooms are required.
Discussion regarding the number of vendors on a parcel. Council Member Johnson expressed her concerns with pedestrian safety with increasing the number of vendors to five instead of
three on one parcel. Mayor Merrill said the size of the location would determine the number of vendors due to parking regulations. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson clarified
when there are three vendors on undeveloped property once that number is exceeded, the purpose of the ordinance is to have the mobile vendors move from the undeveloped property to a
development location where there is parking, a paved lot, buffers, and restroom facilities on the property which create safety for customers and employees. When vendors are operating
for a food court, the food court owner has the option of providing porta potties or build permanent facilities.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said when two to three mobile vendors are on an undeveloped parcel safety concerns arise, the purpose of this ordinance is to help mitigate
those concerns. Council Member Johnson reiterated her concern with increasing the number of allowed mobile vendors on an undeveloped parcel. She said allowing more than three vendors
to operate from one parcel is concerning to her due to safety.
Tina Lush said she is a property owner and has considered establishing a food court; however, the cost to provide the infrastructure is not feasible with most mobile vendors only paying
about $400. per month in rent to move into a food court the property owner would need to change about $2,000 a month in rent. She mentioned with Rexburg having a college, the mobile
vendors make it affordable for students to be able to purchase their items.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve an Amendment to Development Code Ordinance No 1200 Adding Section 9.4 Mobile Food Court with Additional Definitions and Necessary Amendments to
Current Zones with an Effective Date of January 1, 2022, with the following conditions: increase the density to allow three vendors to operate on one parcel and amend 9.04.060 Mobile-Vending
Court letter (H) # 3. No Existing Restrooms. Permanent restrooms shall be constructed where there is not access to existing restrooms facilities. (No portable restrooms will be permitted)
to allow portable restrooms when permanent restrooms are non- existing or inaccessible. Discussion: Council Member Flora asked the ordinance to be reviewed in six month or sooner to
discuss any concerns; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Staff Recommendation to Amend Ordinance No 1029 and Ordinance No 707, Rexburg Municipal Code Chapter 6.1 and Chapter 6.2 to Clarify Business Registration Requirements for Solicitors,
Mobile Vendors, and Street and Sidewalk Vendors as well as Removing All Land Use Regulations and referring them to the Rexburg Development Code Ordinance No 1200 and its Amendments.
Designated as Ordinance No 1256 if Motion Passes and Considered 1st Read – Deborah Lovejoy and Alan Parkinson
City Clerk Lovejoy explained this proposed ordinance is amending the business registration ordinance to remove the land use items for the mobile food vendors and mobile food court. There
was an addition to the ordinance to allow beer and wine catering permits provided they have a state license. The ordinance does maintain regulations for vendors to dispose of their
waste properly.
Council Member Mann asked if catered events with a beer and wine permit are allowed in the city parks. City Clerk Lovejoy said beer and wine are not allowed to be consumed in city parks.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve to Amend Ordinance No 1029 and Ordinance No 707, Rexburg Municipal Code Chapter 6.1 and Chapter 6.2 to Clarify Business Registration Requirements
for Solicitors, Mobile Vendors, and Street and Sidewalk Vendors as well as Removing All Land Use Regulations and referring them to the Rexburg Development Code Ordinance No 1200 and
its Amendments; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Formally Accept 2021 Official City Election Results – Review results by precinct canvassed and certified by Madison County Clerk on Monday, November 08, 2021 for the 2021 City Election.
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Council Member Walker said only 1,800 of the 12,000 registered voters voted at this election. He encouraged city residents to exercise their right to vote.
Council Member Flora moved to approve to Formally Accept 2021 Official City Election Results – Review results by precinct canvassed and certified by Madison County Clerk on Monday, November
08, 2021 for the 2021 City Election; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
City Staff Recommendation to approve destruction of Building Plan hard copies that have been archived digitally in the City's designated records archive system. Designated as Resolution
2021 - 16 if motion passes - Deborah Lovejoy
Council Member Mann moved to approve Resolution 2021 – 16 the destruction of Building Plan hard copies that have been archived digitally in the City’s designated records archive system;
Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Calendared Bills:
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
Ordinance No 1271 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. –
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.
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Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1271 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 it second read; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: NONE
Mayor’s Business:
Mayor Merrill thanked Council Member Mann for the wreath the Chamber of Commerce donated to the Wreathburg Event.
Mayor Merrill reported Madison Memorial Hospital desires to partner with the city to re-landscape the planter in front of Main Street and Second East where the city’s electrical sign
is located. The hospital would like to also add a direction sign pointing to the hospital. Mayor Merrill also reported on the Shop of with a Cop Event on December 11th.
Council Member Flora mentioned Council Member Mann’s and Council Member Wolfe’s retirement Pary on December 15th, from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M.
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 17, 2021
Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council President Busby 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 Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Adjournment 8:47 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
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Mary Flanary