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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 Council 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.
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
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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 meet 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 had 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 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:
Jed Rhien expressed his concerns with the noise coming form the Basic American Food 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 balance 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
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issues with noise she was medication free and physically 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
than 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 Foods 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 verses 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 verses 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:
A. 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 class is taught by the Idaho Office
of Emergency Management and the date of the class is January 21st, 2022. A zoom link will be provided 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 later 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 and 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 shared riverbank. 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 levels were low to begin the fill of the washout.
B. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Surplus Wastewater blower components
Public Works Director Davidson explained the blowers at the wastewater plant were replaced.
The old blowers are being surplused 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.
2. Bid Acceptance for Drilling Well #10
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids received for the drilling of well number 10. The well
will be located in Burton area across from the elemetry school. High Plains 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.
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 temperature under the blankets does 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 streetlights 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.
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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 flashing beacons 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 upgraded 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):
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
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Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Items for Consideration:
A. 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 of the locations she has been able to secure. If the
proposed ordinance is passed, 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.
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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 in 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.
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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 charge 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.
B. 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 Ordinance No 1256 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
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The motion carried.
C. 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 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.
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D. 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:
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. 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.
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
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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.
A. Minutes from November 17, 2021
B. 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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Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk