HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - May 20, 2020
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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
Council Member Wolfe 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
Wolfe, Council Member Walker, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
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. NONE
Mayor Merrill asked City Clerk Lovejoy if she received any public comments via email or written
correspondence from city residents. City Clerk Lovejoy indicated she did not receive any public
comments.
Presentation: NONE
Mayor Merrill mentioned Gene Mace attended the Kiwanis Club meeting to inform the club
members about the Teton-Newdale Cemetery Veteran Memorial Fundraiser. The committee
members are seeking donations to erect a memorial for veterans buried at the Teton-Newdale
Cemetery. Currently, there are 254 veterans buried there and every Memorial Day, they invite youth
from the Juvenile Correction Center to place flags on the veterans grave sites; however, due to the
coronavirus pandemic, the center is not allowing the juveniles to help with the placement of the
flags. The committee is asking for volunteers to assist with the flag placements on Friday, May 22nd
at five o’clock in the late afternoon. Mayor Merrill encouraged the city residents to volunteer if
possible with this flag service project.
Mayor Merrill also mentioned the flag display for the Arbor Day Event held on May 18th in
connection with Flow-bor Day. The city has participated in the Tree City USA program for 13 years.
He said Rexburg residents value the trees in the city and the benefits they offer. Some of those
benefits include: the beauty they create, all of environmental benefits and the shade they provide.
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2020:
A. Council Member Mann: M.E.P.I. · Legacy Flight Museum · Planning & Zoning
Council Member Mann reported M.E.P.I. has not met. The Legacy Flight Museum met to discuss
the Fly-In Free Breakfast event on June 20th, 2020 instead of the Airshow. He complemented City
Clerk Lovejoy for her dedication to the Legacy Flight Museum and her assistance with the events
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hosted by the museum. Planning and Zoning met last Thursday; however, he was unable to attend
the meeting.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural Arts/Museum · School Board · M.U.S.I.C.
Council President Busby reported Cultural Arts Director, Jed Platt will be presenting later tonight
regarding the remodel of the Romance Theater. He met with Madison School District Superintendent Dr.
Thomas and was informed of the graduation ceremony for the Central Alternative High School students
that was held today. There were 25 students graduating. The Madison High School’s graduation ceremony
will take place on June 13th beginning at six o’clock in the evening at the new Bobcat Stadium. Council
President Busby reported the M.U.S.I.C. committee has not met. He believes once the university begins to
hold classes on campus, the committee will start to hold meetings.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Emergency Services · Traffic & Safety
Council Member Walker reported the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and the Traffic and Safety
Committee have not met due to Covid-19 pandemic. Emergency Services Board met during the recent
budget meetings. He said he spoke with Fire Chief Child and was informed as of Monday administrative
personnel and support staff have returned to work from the fire station.
D. Council Member Johnson: Trails · Beautification · Rexburg Free Clinics Board
Council Member Johnson reported the Trails Committee has not met; however, she has met with city staff
and committee member Eric Isaacson regarding the three dirt trails being built at Eagle Park. She said signage
to mark the three trails has been ordered. There is a lot of community interest being shown in trails lately. She
will be visiting an area near the Teton River where a city resident is interested in marking out trails. The
Beautification Committee has not met; however, several committee members assisted with planting flowers
for the Flow-bor Day Event. There is a citizen who expressed an interest in serving on the Beautification
Committee, her name is Carly Frances. Mayor Merrill said he would accept a motion to ratify Carly Frances to
the Beautification Committee.
Council Member Johnson moved to ratify the appointment of Carly Frances to the Beautification
Committee; 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
Council Member Johnson reported the Rexburg Free Clinics Board met last week via Zoom. The clinic has
been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic; however, they are preparing to re-open soon. Once the clinic
reopens, they will not be equipped to handle coronavirus patients. The Board Members reported the clinic is
in need of computers, a Chief Finance Officer, grant writer and face masks.
Mayor Merrill mentioned city staff contacted one of the Free Clinics Board members regarding the desks
being surplused by the city. The desks were picked up by one of the members. There are some old computers
in the storage room at City Hall. Mayor Merrill asked city staff about the condition of those computers. City
Clerk Lovejoy replied the computers are out dated and not functioning, they are being stock piled to be
recycled.
Mayor Merrill thanked all of the volunteers who assisted in planting flowers along Main Street and Center
Street for the Flow-bor Day Event. There were more volunteers than plant boxes needing to be filled. Some
volunteers were asked to go to Porter Park to assist in planting the new trees. Mayor Merrill said he was
pleased with the community’s support and willingness to serve.
E. Council Member Flora: Parks & Recreation · Urban Renewal Agency · GIS Oversight
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Council Member Flora reported the Parks Department met during their budget meeting. The Parks
Department employees have been busy reopening the parks and still meeting the Covid-19 guidelines set by the
Governor. She said she has been discussing the installation of the special needs swings for Smith Park and
Porter Park with Parks Director McInnes.
Council Member Flora reported she met with City Race Coordinator Jon Faldmo and Jessica Goudy with
Madison Cares regarding the Foamy 5K Race. They discussed the possibility of combining the Celebrate Youth
Event with the Foamy 5K Race. Council Member Flora said if they decide not to combine both events this year,
Ms. Goudy is still interested in co-sponsoring the Foamy 5K Race.
Council Member Flora reported the Urban Renewal Agency has not met; however, the agency members
continue the process of creating an additional Urban Renewal District. They have also created projects to be
completed in the new district. She said she met with GIS Director, Bonnie Moore during the department’s
budget meeting. Council Member Flora explained she has tried her best to understand her roll with the GIS
Oversight Committee and meets with GIS Director Moore once a month to discuss the department’s
accomplishments; however, there isn’t a definite purpose for the committee. Mayor Merrill asked City Clerk
Lovejoy to remove the GIS Oversight Committee.
Council Member Johnson asked for the date of when the Foamy 5K is scheduled. Council Member Flora
replied there are several races taking place the first one is the Main Street Mile on July 4th, followed by the
Foamy 5K on July 11th and the Teton Dam Marathon will be held in the fall.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Airport Board · Golf Board · Police
Council Member Wolfe reported the Airport Board met during their budget meeting. The board members
continue to discuss the relocation of the airport. There has been some progress with the different processes of
relocating the airport and they take a lot of time to complete. There are some issues needing to be addressed
with the current airport such as the taxi-ways need to be repaired. They are also having difficulty determining
which items to repair with the least amount of funds knowing the airport is going to be relocated.
Council Member Wolfe reported the Golf Board also met during their budget meeting. The number of
patrons using the golf course has increased compared to last year. The golf course employees and patron are
following the Governor’s guidelines with social distancing by only allowing one person to use the golf cart and
by only allowing groups of seven or less play golf together. There were other precautions implemented such as
disinfecting the golf carts after each use. The Golf Board also approved new advertising signs for the Legacy
Golf Course and the signs will be installed this week.
Council Member Wolfe said he spoke with Police Chief Turman and was informed the Police Department is
doing well and all of the police officers are staying healthy.
Mayor Merrill reported Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Keith Esplin has served for over a year, he will
be moving to Island Park and will no longer be able to serve on the commission. He said Planning and
Zoning Commissioner, Melanie Davenport has served beyond the two term period and will need to be
replaced. He is recommending Sally Smith and Randall Kempton be appointed to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Mayor Merrill said he is also recommending Kristy Anderson be reappointed to the commission
to serve a second term.
Council President Busby moved to ratify the appointment of Sally Smith and Randall Kempton
and to re-appoint Kristy Anderson to the Planning and Zoning Commission; 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
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Staff Reports:
A. Finance: - Matt Nielson
1. Finance Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasurer’s Expenditure Report by Fund. He said he received a
notice from the Madison County’s Sanitation Department about a possible 33% increase on the city’s
garbage tipping fees. There are discussions between city staff and county staff regarding the proposed
increase but a decision has not been reached. He believes the increase on the tipping fees may only be about
17% and he will inform City Council once a decision has been reached. The increase will not go into effect
until the next fiscal year.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Expenditures Budget Summary Report.
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Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Revenues Budget Summary Report. The Permits and
Licenses Fund is strong at 78% considering the fund was low at the beginning of the fiscal year. The
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) loan request of 2.1 million dollars was signed by Mayor
Merrill today.
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Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Balance Report. One of the changes to the
report was the addition of the Mountain America Credit Union CD.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the General Fund Balance Carryover Report. The forecasted budget for
2021 includes the removal of employee merit raises for a year, the 20% reduction in sales tax and leaving the
2.49% Cost of Living Adjustment. The forecasted shortage for the 2021 budget is 1.1 million dollars. He
will meet with Mayor Merrill to determine where the budget cuts will need to be made and to determine the
amount of funds they feel comfortable bringing forward from the reserve.
Council President Busby asked about the Less Investment Set Aside-Finance Software line amount, he
wondered if that is the amount city spends on software per year. Finance Officer Nielson explained the city
has been setting aside about $49,000 a year to purchase finance software. The $49,000 is being placed into
an investment account. The funds are being ear-marked and removed from the reserve to make those funds
available when a purchase needs to be made.
Discussion regarding the budget meetings.
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2. Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2020 Bid Acceptance
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Bank Request for Proposal Response (RFP) Summary for the
Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2020. JP Morgan Chase Bank offered the lowest interest rate
with the largest savings of $305,684 over the five year period. They had a time limitation for acceptance as
of yesterday at three o’clock in the afternoon so Mayor Merrill accepted and signed the proposal from JP
Morgan Chase Bank.
Michael Keith mentioned he received RFP’s from 30 different banks. The results of RFP’s were strong due
to city staff communicating well with the banks.
Council President Busby asked about the transaction fees and if they are charged yearly. Finance Officer
explained the transaction fees and mentioned the bank has a lender counsel fee that will not exceed $7,500.
The savings amount includes the transaction fees, bank fee and those fees are paid up front one time.
Finance Officer Nielson said city staff will need to have the documentation completed by June 22nd because
the city can only ensure a 90 day advance. The maturity date for the next payment is September 15th.
Mayor Merrill asked for an explanation of each transaction fee. Discussion regarding the purpose of each
fee.
B. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Police Surplus Items – Electronic Golf Cart and Speed Monitor Trailer
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the items the Police Department is recommending be
surplused. The Electronic Golf Cart used by the parking attendants no longer holds a charge and the speed
trailer has the same issue. Council President Busby asked if these items will be auctioned. Public Works
Director Davidson replied the items will be placed on a public surplus auction web-site.
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Council Member Flora moved to approve the Surplus of the Electronic Golf Cart and Speed
Monitor Trailer; 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
2. Romance Theater Lobby Remodel Cost Follow-Up and Budget Approval
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the final contractor cost for the budget adjustment for
the Romance Theater Lobby Remodel.
Mayor Merrill asked why the side door of the Romance Theater needs to be replaced. Public
Works Director Davidson said the side door has some damage.
Discussion regarding the additional budget adjustment amount and the possible deduction items to
consider. Council Member Wolfe recommended not to approve the additional $20,245 budget
adjustment because of the pervious approved budget adjustment of about forty thousand dollars.
Council Member Flora asked about the appearance of the new front doors. Public Works Director
explained the front doors are made of oak to match the oak in front of the side windows and the
front windows would be framed with an aluminum clad.
City Attorney Zollinger explained there are many items that have been identified that could exceed
the addition budget adjustment request in savings. The purpose of this budget adjustment is to
complete the remodel changes as requested without modifications; however, allowing city staff to
consider possible deductions. He said the budget adjustment could be considered more of a
contingency. Council Member Wolfe said if the budget adjustment is approved the funds could be
used instead of considering the deductions. Council Member Johnson expressed concerns with
approving the budget adjustment considering the up and coming budget cuts.
Discussion regarding the potential cost savings by reviewing each line item. Some of the items being
used are made of higher end material where a lesser grade could be used.
Council Member Johnson asked if the budget adjustment amount is not approved will the project
still move forward. Public Works Director Davidson replied yes the project will continue to move
forward with the funds previously approved.
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Discussion regarding the possible installation of the oak doors at the Romance Theater. Council
President Busby said he is not in favor of the oak doors for the theater because oak does not
weather well.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve the Romance Theater Remodel using the funds
previously approved and relocating the restrooms to the downstairs area; 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
3. Baseball Quad Lighting Update
Public Works Director Davidson gave an update on the baseball quad lighting. A foundation investigation
has been completed and the results have been received. The investigation determined there is trash down
into the earth about twenty feet. The foundation for the light poles will need to start twenty feet down into
the ground. He said he gave Musco Lighting the results of the investigation to process the foundation
design for their light poles and then give those designs to city staff. Once city staff receives the foundation
design from Musco, the lighting portion will go out to bid. He will request an extension from Musco on the
pricing for the LED lights; however, if Musco decides not to give the city an extension, the city will
purchase the lights because the expenses fall within the approved budget.
Council Member Flora said she is in favor of purchasing the lights because they are within budget. The
installation of lights could be postponed until more funding is available.
Council Member Wolfe mentioned the city has received some large and small donations for the baseball
quad. This last week he said the city received two letters of intent from the Bank of Commerce and
Mountain America Credit Union. Public Works Director Davidson said Rocky Mountain Power has
donated $25,000.
Public Hearing NONE
Items for Consideration:
A. Funding Request for Grant Application for Expansion of The Development Company –
Scott Johnson, Rick Miller, and Terry Butikofer
Economic Development Director Johnson said city staff has been working to build
entrepreneurship in the community and for this reason city staff contacted the Development
Company. He mentioned the grant the city received from the League of Cities in the sum of $25,000
to be used specifically for entrepreneurship and recommended $15,000 of the $25,000 grant money
be used toward procuring a larger amount of funding and entrepreneurship design work.
Terry Butikofer Director of Lending and Workforce Development explained the Development
Company is desiring to expand their building and for this reason they would like to create a
partnership with the municipalities in Madison County and include items the municipalities would
prefer to have at the center. The expansion of the building would cost three to four million dollars.
The building currently houses the College of Eastern Idaho and they lease about a fourth of the
building. The college offers a variety of their programs such as their nursing program. He said the
college has discussed increasing their footprint in Rexburg and they are not the only college that has
expressed interest in offering educational opportunities. The other educational institution expressing
interest in offering classes and workforce training in Rexburg is Idaho State University. He
understands the city’s goal is to create more opportunities for entrepreneurship.
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Mr. Butikofer explained the funds will be used to prepare documentation to procure a larger
amount of funding for the expansion of the Development Company Center, for implementation of
other entrepreneurship programs and possible travel to the areas where those programs are already
operating.
Economic Development Director Johnson explained the remaining $10,000 of the grant funds
will be used by the city to purchase equipment for social media space including cameras, green
screens which will serve entrepreneurs that may not have access to such equipment. Council
Member Flora asked where the equipment will be kept. Economic Development Director Johnson
replied the Development Company will provide a social media lab in their building where the
equipment will be located and used.
Council Member Flora moved to approve $15,000 of the League of Cities Grant funds be used to
provide the Funding Request for Grant Application for Expansion of The Development Company
and $10,000 be used to purchase social media equipment; 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
B. Ordinance No 1226 Development Code, Ord No 1200, Amendment of Highway 20 Corridor
Sign Height to 50 feet #20-00079 – Scott Johnson
Economic Development Director Johnson explained there were a number of businesses
requesting the sign height be re-examined by the city. He proposed changing the height from 40 feet
to 50 feet. A study was performed using a bucket truck at different locations around the Highway 20
Corridor. They determined 50 feet is the optimal height and any higher would be unfavorable.
Council Member Flora asked which businesses requested the sign height change. He said Berry Oil
was the first business to request the change.
Council Member Mann expressed concerns with increasing the sign height because it’s a
disadvantage to other businesses and obstructs the view of the city. Economic Development
Director Johnson explained the main goal for the sign height study was to determine a sign height
that could be seen when exiting.
Council Member Wolfe moved to consider Ordinance No. 1126 – Amendment of Highway 20
Corridor Sign Height to 50 Feet; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill
asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora Council Member Mann
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
C. Ordinance No 1228 Rezone 150 N 2nd W from Light Industrial to Mixed Use (MU) #20-
00141- Alan Parkinson
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Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed a map of the location and city staff’s
recommendations.
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Council Member Flora asked if the owners of the surrounding businesses spoke against the
proposed rezone. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Parkinson replied there were no comments
against the proposal at the public hearing.
Council President Busby expressed his concerns with the noise nuisance issues caused by
surrounding businesses due to the type of work they perform. Mayor Merrill said city staff is
working with one particular business on moving to a different location. The relocation of this
business may decrease the noise level surrounding the rezone request.
Council Member Flora moved to approve Ordinance No. 1228 the Rezone at approximately 150
N. 2nd W. from Light Industrial to Mixed Use with the conditions outlined in the city staff reviews;
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
D. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow Dormitory Apartments in High Density Residential
2 (HDR2) at 266 W 3rd S #20-00189 – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Conditional Use Permit to allow
dormitory apartments in High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 266 W. 3rd S. A map
of the location was viewed on the overhead screen and the city staff review document.
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Council President Busby asked about access needed by the Fire Department for the fire engine to
be able to turn around in the parking lot. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said the
Fire Department has reviewed the parking lot and determined access is not needed because the
building will be close enough to the road.
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Council Member Mann moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow Dormitory
Apartments in High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 266 W. 3rd S. with the following
conditions:
1. All storm drainage to be handled on-site.
2. Parking and maneuvering areas need to be resolved.
3. Lot Combination needs to be completed for all parcels included in the development.
4. Applicant will need to submit an approved Parking Management Plan. As part of the Parking
Management Plan, Applicant will need to state “snow storage will have to be removed from
the site and each plowing.”
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
Calendared Bills
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: - NONE
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
1. Ordinance No. 1225 Animal Control – Changes to leash regulations, fee structures,
defecation removal, etc.
ORDINANCE NO. 1225
City of Rexburg Animal Control
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS;
PROHIBITING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE AND
DISTURBING THE PEACE; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT
OF UNLICENSED DOGS AND DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE;
PROVIDING FOR IMPOUNDMENT DUTIES OF POLICEMEN AND
ANIMAL CONTROL; NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT AND
REDEMPTION; PROVIDING CITATION OF DOG OWNER RATHER
THAN IMPOUNDMENT OF DOG; PROVIDING FOR NON-
COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION
OF DOGS WITH RABIES; PROVIDING FOR DESTRUCTION OF
DOGS; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO INTERFERE WITH SEIZURE OR
DESTRUCTION OF DOGS; PROHIBITING CRUEL TREATMENT OF
ANIMALS; DEFINING OWNER OF DOG; PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS 841, 581, 411, AND CHAPTER 35 OF
THE REVISED ORDINANCES AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR
PORTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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Council Member Johnson moved to third read and approve Ordinance No. 1225 Animal Control;
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. Ordinance No 1227 Impact Fees – Changes in Street, Fire, Police, and Park Impact Fees
per Study by Zions Bank, Horrocks Engineering, and the City of Rexburg Staff &
Committee Members – Matt Nielson
ORDINANCE 1227
A NEW ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF REXBURG TO BE KNOWN
AS THE "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE" TO ALLOW
FOR THE COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES,
ESTABLISHING SUCH FEES, AND MORE PARTICULARLY SETTING
FORTH THE TITLE AND PURPOSE AND PRESCRIBING THE
PROCEDURES FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE HEREOF;
ATTACHING AND INCORPORATING THE "CITY OF REXBURG
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS
REPORTS" DATED MAY 20, 2020 AS APPENDIX "A" HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
THIS NEW ORDINANCE SHALL REPLACE ORDINANCES 896 AND
961 AND ESTABLISH THE NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR
POLICE, FIRE, PARKS AND TRAILS, AND TRANSPORTATION
(STREETS).
Council Member Wolfe moved to third read and approve Ordinance No. 1227 Impact Fees –
Changes in Street, Fire, Police, and Park Impact Fees per Study by Zions Bank, Horrocks
Engineering, and the City of Rexburg Staff & Committee Members; 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
Mayor’s Business:
Mayor Merrill reported he attended Regional Development Alliance, Inc. (RDA) Board meeting.
The RDA manages a sizable regional business investment fund and a micro business loan program.
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Their objective is to directly invest in a qualified business in order to obtain a reasonable return on
their investment, increase job growth, and retain quality jobs. He said the board decided to empower
the RDA’s director to approve micro loans for business without the business having to present in
front of the board members and since this action was taken, 8 new business have received a startup
loan.
Mayor Merrill reported he has attended many meetings including the city budget meetings and
flood plain meetings with the Madison County Commissioners. They are trying to determine if the
flood plain needs to be expanded.
Mayor Merrill mentioned the baseball tournament in Rexburg. He attended the tournament and
was pleased to see the players and spectators adhering to the social distancing guidelines. The
Chamber of Commerce is discussing methods to continue with the Fourth of July Parade and
adhering to the social distancing guidelines. He mentioned city staff is also working on hosting the
Free Breakfast Fly-in event and still adhere to the social distancing guidelines.
Council President Busby said he spoke with Jessica Goudy and she expressed her gratitude for the
City Council Member’s assistance with food drive. The food drives are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of the month.
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 May 6, 2020 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city
bills; 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
Adjournment 8:36 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
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Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk