HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - October 21, 20201
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
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said the prayer.
Mayor Merrill led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member
Wolfe, Council Member Walker and Mayor Merrill.
Council President Busby asked to be excused.
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.
Rachel Whoolery mentioned the letter she wrote to the Mayor and Council Members regarding her
concerns with the number of Covid-19 cases increasing in the city.
Dear Mayor Merrill, Jordan Busby, Brad Wolfe, Mikel Walker, Tisha Flora, Chris Mann, and Bryanna Johnson.
I appreciate Mayor Merrill's letter that went out to businesses today. The urgency in his letter is the same urgency I also feel as I
see the Covid numbers continue to soar. I heard yesterday from BYUI that we will have much higher numbers in the next few
days as we face the consequences of large unmasked social gatherings from last week. Also, community members are now using
BYUI's testing lab with its 2 day turnaround time and no physician note required. We have had a lot of spread lately. Thank
you so much for stopping the party on Friday. That hopefully kept dozens of people from getting sick.
Part of the difficulty I have faced, in running a large complex filled with immortal, asymptomatic, yet social tenants, is they don't
actually care if they catch COVID-19. In fact, they embrace it by throwing Covid parties so they can get $100 for each plasma
visit (I wish incentivizing disease spread wasn't a thing). I have mandated masks at Windsor Manor for over 2 months, along
with implementing many other safety measures. I chose these measures because I felt the ethical and legal imperative of protecting
my staff and tenants, but it has been an uphill battle without a city culture also embracing protective measures.
In the last 5 days, the following local businesses (by no means a comprehensive list) are ones that I have found are not listening to
Mayor Merrill's daily message:
Walmart stood out as an island requiring masks for a while. However, without community support, they finally caved
and do not enforce or provide masks anymore.
Local Jewelry store- I walked by their 2 Covid signs on their doorway with Covid flyers on the counter, but the
attending lady was unmasked for the entire 20 minute discussion. They did have sanitizer on the counter however.
An Urgent Care facility, the receptionist did not have a mask on. She literally is sitting on the front lines of infection--
welcoming the sick to their medical clinic.. Doctor and nurse did wear a mask.
Madison Football game, high school assembly, Homecoming dance, daily face to face classes- High density- few to no
masks or social distancing or group restriction implemented.
Local music store has multiple signs saying Do Not Wear Masks.
A local dentist's entire clinic, including the dentist, did not have any masks on.
Local restaurant and the entire restaurant was full of patrons-- all without masks except back cooks were wearing
masks.
Cookie place without any staff wearing masks.
I do not list these businesses as a witch hunt, I just want to illustrate that compliance through encouragement has not been super
effective. Like you, I too have put encouraging posters everywhere at Windsor Manor. I too send out texts, emails, and in person
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reminders to the tenants to wear masks as mandated. Like you, despite my best cheerful efforts, I also have gotten very little
compliance. It wasn't until today, that I was able to get my fun-loving tenants to wear masks and limit their group sizes.
The reason why our rules were followed today versus yesterday, is that BYUI agreed to bolster our rules with a consequence.
Before we were only encouraging, but without a consequence, people could choose to follow or reject our ideas. Having rejection as
an option is not a good idea in a public health crisis, when you need everyone to participate to gain good results. BYUI told us,
the complex owners, that they will support us by collecting the names of any student who is throwing a covid party or not heeding
our first warning to abide by a list of agreed upon rules. On and Off-Campus housing are now all working together for the next 2
weeks (same 2 weeks as D321 harvest break) to try to slow this huge uptick of Covid cases.
BYUI wants to have more social events, more face to face classes, and keep campus open for the students--as long as everyone
wears a mask. But this is not working because our students have joined our community's non-mask wearing culture. The big
difference between last July and this month is our community still is not wearing masks, but between BYUI and MSD321
opening, we have had a huge amount of asymptomatic and test averse young people go out and infect each other and our
unprotected population. The answer to keeping these entities open for the kids, is to have our community all wear masks. We can
keep BYUI open, we all don't go bankrupt, and our students can still be social and have a college life if we mandate masks. But
without these measures, it is inevitable that the student spread will hit members of our community. I work with Wayne Clark in
BYUI housing. He and his wife both have Covid, they are pretty certain they caught it from their grandkids, since the Clarks
were quarantined while he was being treated for cancer. I was told yesterday that his prognosis does not look good. We have to
know statistically, there will be consequences to the lives of our friends and family, if we open businesses and schools without
wearing masks and social distancing. These deaths could have been avoided. Other college towns do not have 60 per 10,000
active cases. Nobody does, because they wear masks and have consequences in place.
BYUI, Madison 321 (unintentionally), and single approved complex owners are working for the next two weeks to slow this
surge. What we are still missing is the city council creating consequences within the community, so we are all working towards a
common goal of keeping businesses open and our covid cases down.
Possible ideas for a 2 week strict emergency mandate which needs to be enforced by local police:
1. Masks covering nose and mouth at all times indoor and outdoor-if person is with anyone other than family or
roommates.
2. For the next 2 weeks, a maximum of 15 (20?) people in any one group outdoors or indoors- all must be masked.
3. A smaller fine for 1st offenders. $25, $75, $150 etc.- like a parking ticket, the fine increases with each offense.
4. Businesses who do not provide sanitizer, social distancing efforts, and mandate masks for staff and patrons will be
fined, have 5 hours community service, or shut down for 1 business day. 2nd Offense is increased. Any or all as
options.
5. Police also have a carousel 1 use punch card that they give to citizens who are wearing masks. Or a free pass to
Rexburg Rapids or A Free Round of Golf- something that says Thank You for Wearing a Mask. At Windsor, we
are giving a red reminder card as a warning (2nd time- send to honor office) and our blue card is a thank you card that
has an increasing value- 1 card- $2 off rent, 3 cards- $5 at Crumble, 5 cards- $10 at Crumble, 10 cards- $15 at
Dominos. They can group together with their roommates or collect over time, but if they are wearing a mask, they want
to see our employee handing out these cards at random times of the day. Likewise, people will be looking for your
policemen to show them they are wearing a mask. Businesses might want PPE (masks or sanitizer bottles) as a thank
you or a discount card off their property taxes- just saying :)
6. What would be really helpful, but difficult to implement without more warning, would be if all businesses for the next
two weeks provided curb side service, drive thru, and/or delivery service. That keeps everyone in their cars or homes
receiving deliveries. Even doing this for just the 2nd week of our two week push is better than nothing. This could make
a real difference.
We could crush this spike if we did this working together to keep BYUI open and our community members healthy. You will
probably get some upset letters- I just responded to a mom that was upset we told her son to put a mask on and gave him a
warning, however, most have just put their mask on and moved on. The community's safety and keeping our businesses from
going bankrupt is usually a cause most people can get on board with.
After the two week push, masks should still be mandated everywhere (including in all our public schools), but maybe outdoor
group sizes can increase with people still wearing masks and businesses don't have to do curbside service. The universities who
have done this 2 week shut-down bought themselves time to figure out effective regulations they could live with and it brought their
cases back to a manageable range. EIPH needs us to restore faith in their legitimacy as the public health expert. They need local
entities to enforce their mandates and they need us to work together to stop our current high active rate of infection. We can repeat
this 2 week soft close every time our cases go over 200, so we have a mechanism in place, to slow our surge and keep BYUI open.
Please join us. You're the missing piece of our group effort by providing the consequence to EIPH rules.
Best Regards,
Rachel Whoolery
Windsor Manor
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2020:
A. Council Member Mann: M.E.P.I. · Legacy Flight Museum · Planning & Zoning
Council Member Mann reported Planning and Zoning met. The minutes taken at the P&Z meeting are in
the Council Member’s packets to review. The Legacy Flight Museum Committee and M.E.P.I. have not met.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural Arts/Museum · School Board · M.U.S.I.C.
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Mayor Merrill reported the M.U.S.I.C. group has not met. The School Board is doing well, there are parent
teacher conferences this week. They also reported two cases of Covid-19 at the high school.
Cultural Arts Director Platt reported the Romance Theater remodel is nearing completion. He reported
on some events taking place this month: When life gives you pumpkins...have a PUMPKIN PARADE! Join us for
a drive-by display Friday, October 30, 12-9 PM at Madison School District's north field (1st W 1st N). Distancing and masks
required. (Even superheroes wear masks.) To enter, create a "HERO" themed pumpkin and deliver it to the Tabernacle (west
doors) October 28-29, 12-6 PM. register your pumpkin for a chance to win a prize!
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Emergency Services · Traffic & Safety
Council Member Walker reported the MYAB met at the high school football stadium to take their annual
board photograph. They are working on their Halloween Safety Skits. The skits will be performed on
October 30th at the elementary schools to promote safety when trick or treating.
Council Member Walker reported Emergency Services have two advance life support ambulances
stationed at the Canyon Creek Fire in Colorado and both ambulances have been there for the last eight
weeks. The medical trailer is stationed at the East Fork Fire in Utah. City Employee Mary Flanary is at the
East Fork Fire working as an Equipment Time Recorder.
Council Member Walker reported the Emergency Services has been transporting more Covid-19 patients
to the hospital. They informed hospital personnel of the extra ventilators they have and offered to let the
hospital use them. They also have 600 rapid Covid-19 test kits available. He reported the concrete and
asphalt work at the Fire Station has been completed.
D. Council Member Johnson: Trails · Beautification · Rexburg Free Clinics Board
Council Member Johnson reported the Trails Committee met to discuss adding more bicycle lanes in the
city. A survey will be sent out to city residents to determine where the bicycle lanes are needed. They also
discussed adding a trail from Highway 33 to Teton Lakes golf course and another trail on 12th West. They
requested to have a fat bike trail groomed at the Municipal golf course this winter.
Council Member Johnson said she is recommending city resident Kathy Beesley to serve on the
Beautification Committee.
Council Member Johnson moved to ratify the appointment of Kathy Beesley to the Beautification
Committee; 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
The motion carried
E. Council Member Flora: Parks & Recreation · Urban Renewal Agency · GIS Oversight
Council Member Flora reported she, Public Works Director Davidson and Economic Developer Torres
toured Nature Park. The recently installed lights at the pickle ball courts are a great addition. The new Dog
Park is open and the baseball quad is almost complete. She said she is excited about the special needs swing
that will be installed at Smith Park. She also expressed her appreciation for City Facilities Manager Maegan
Scholes. Manager Scholes has a vast knowledge about the splash pad at Porter Park and the Rexburg Rapids
pool. Council Member Flora reported the Urban Renewal Agency met and approved the new Urban
Renewal District.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Airport Board · Golf Board · Police
Council Member Wolfe reported the Airport Board has not met. The Golf Board met to discuss the Golf
Pro Contract. Golf Pro Cameron Garn has accepted and signed the contract. He met with Police Chief
Turman and was informed five Police Officers have tested positive for Covid-19. One of the reserve
officers has completed their training and is able to patrol on his own and two other reserve officers have
almost completed their training. The reserve officers will be of great assistance to the Police Department.
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The Police Department is not processing finger prints at this time to limit the amount of people coming
into the Police Station to avoid the spread of the virus.
Staff Reports:
A. Finance: - Matt Nielson
1. Finance Report
Finance Officer Nielson said the Finance Department is in the process of closing out Fiscal Year 2020
and many of the expenses approved tonight are for the previous fiscal year. He will not review the Finance
Reports; however they are available for City Council to review.
2. Budget Adjustment for Wastewater Barney Dairy Lift Station
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Wastewater Barney Dairy Lift Station.
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3. Budget Adjustment for Golf
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for Golf.
4. Budget Adjustment for Splash Pad and Rexburg Rapids
Facilities Manager Maegan Scholes reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Splash Pad. The fence
would be placed around the splash pad from September through May to keep people off the structure when
it is not in operation. The fence will also deter vandalism of the structure.
Council Member Mann said he is opposed to installing a fence around structures in city parks. He dislikes
the fence around the locomotive at Smith Park. He would prefer to vote on this item separately from the
rest of the budget adjustments.
Council Member Johnson asked if the vandalism is happening only in the winter. Manager Scholes replied
the vandalism happens all year round; however, mostly during the winter and early spring. Council Member
Flora said the purpose of the fence is for additional protection from vandalism.
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Facilities Manager Maegan Scholes reviewed the Budget Adjustment for Rexburg Rapids. The lap pool
tiles need to be replaced because they are falling off in five foot sections. She reviewed the two options
available to replace the tiles. The section of river tiles needing replaced is due to wear and tear. City Staff is
recommending option two.
Council Member Flora said Rexburg Rapids is an asset to the community therefore she is in favor of
having the tiles replaced especially were the company is offering a five year warranty.
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Finance Officer Nielson said the installation of the tiles would not begin until the end of the season next
year because a consistent temperature of 50 degrees is needed for the installation.
Council Member Wolfe said to ask the tile installer to be ready to install the tiles prior to when the pool
opens in early June.
5. Budget Adjustment for Broadband/Fiber
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for Broadband/Fiber.
Mayor Merrill explained the city’s need to have a plan to install fiber in the city and to connect city
assets. Council Member Mann asked if a Fiber Design Plan went out to bid. Mayor Merrill replied
professional service contracts are not required to go out to bid. Finance Officer Nielson said by
having the Fiber Design Plan in place, it will allow the city to apply for grants. A full build out of the
Fiber Design Plan is more cost effective than a section by section approach.
6. Budget Adjustment for Virtual Permitting, Business License, Zoning Check Portal and Bid
Acceptance
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for Virtual Permitting, Business License,
Zoning Check Portal and Bid Acceptance. The advantage of implementing these portals is that it allows the
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public to access potential locations for businesses and the requirements of that zone. The Zoning Check
Portal would inform the developer if a particular parcel could be developed and the cost associated with the
types of development allowed in that zone. The software would also keep track of the inquires made by
public.
City Developer Daniel Torres explained due to the significant cost of the software a Request for Proposal
(RFP) was completed and three companies submitted their RFP. City Staff approved the RFP from a
company named Open Counter. The software should cut down on staff time.
Council Member Walker asked for the cost of the software after the first year. Mayor Merrill replied Open
Counter quoted the city $99,000 for the first three years and about $26,000 for subsequent years. Council
Member Mann expressed concerns with the expense of the software. Mayor Merrill said there could be a
cost savings by not having to hire additional personnel.
Council Member Wolfe also expressed his concerns with the cost of the software. The funds could be
used to implement police software or fund for more urgent items. Council Member Flora said the software
is efficient; however, most customers prefer to speak to someone in person or over the phone. The amount
of time to educate the public on how to use the software may take longer than answering their questions
over the phone or in person.
City Developer Torres said even though it may take time to educate the public on how to use the software
there is the benefit of less human error by using the software. Planning and Zoning Administrator
Parkinson explained the long term effect of implementing the software would be to stream line these
processes and provide more accurate information to the customer in a faster manner. He said it may be
more difficult for the older generation; however, the younger generation will find the software more
efficient.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Budget Adjustments for Wastewater Barney
Dairy, Rexburg Rapids Lift Station, Broadband/Fiber and Virtual Permitting, Business License,
Zoning Check Portal; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
The motion carried
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Council Member Flora moved to approve the Budget Adjustment for the Splash Park to only
include the temporary fence; Council Member Wolfe 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
The motion carried
7. Review City Fees and Set Public Hearing for Fee Changes on November 18, 2020
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the proposed fee changes.
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Council Member Johnson said in order to create a fee for unauthorized tapping of the water line,
there must be instances where this has happened. She asked how city staff is made aware of when
the unauthorized tapping happens. Public Works Director Davidson explained the contractor is
following the process of applying and receiving a permit; however, they are tapping into the main
water line without city staff being present to insure the tap is being done correctly. If the tap is not
done correctly contaminates could get into the city’s water system.
Council Member Flora moved to approve to set a Public Hearing for the proposed Fee Changes on
November 18, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.; 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
The motion carried
1. Employee Benefits Renewal Option Decision – Terri Hill
Human Resources Director Hill explained she met with the City Employee Committee to review the
Health and Dental Insurance Proposals for calendar year 2021. After reviewing the three different options
with the committee members, the majority of them decided on option three. City Staff is also
recommending option three.
Council Member Johnson asked if any city employees expressed concerns with having such a high co-pay
for prescription drugs with option three. Human Resources Director Hill said there was some employees
that expressed concerns with having a six tier prescription coverage; however, the majority of the employees
did not express concerns.
Council Member Johnson asked about the difference in cost between the different insurance options. She
said there is only about a $20.00 per month difference between the different options. Human Resources
Director Hill replied the $20.00 difference is correct; however, option three would keep the insurance plan
from increasing in the future. Council Member Johnson asked for the forecasted increase in insurance
premiums for next year. Finance Officer Nielson said the forecast indicates an increase in insurance
premiums due to heavy utilization this year. The total savings in option three for the city is about $78,000
and $12,000 in savings for city employees. The city employees are only paying for 15% percent of the total
cost. Mayor Merrill said part of the adjustments that are made to the insurance plan is to manage the usage
so that next year’s increases aren’t so large. The six tier prescription plan will encourage employees to use
the generic brand instead of the specialty brand. Council Member Walker expressed concern for the
employees that have to use a specialty drug and may not be able to afford to purchase the drug.
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Council Member Mann moved to approve the Employee Benefits Renewal of Health and Dental
Insurance Option #3 for the year 2021; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill
asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann Council Member Johnson
Council Member Wolfe
The motion carried
B. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Surplus Items from Police Department – Zebra Printers from Patrol Cars, Value $100; Yellow
Trailer House on 7th North – Used in Police Training, No Value
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the surplus items from the Police Department.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the Surplus of the Zebra Printers from the Patrol Cars a value
of $100 each and a Yellow Trailer House on 7th North – Used in Police Training, No Value; 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
The motion carried
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Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the updated 2021 Five Year Road Reconstruction
Plan. Council Member Johnson asked if the decision to narrow Park Street has been reached. Mayor
Merrill replied Park Street resident Tim Ing was going to form a committee of Park Street residents
to determine how many residents are in favor of the changes to Park Street. City Staff is waiting on
the committee’s recommendations.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Merrill asked Brett Sampson, Director BYU-Idaho Community Relations if he had any
items to report. Mr. Sampson said the university staff and students are doing their best to follow the
Health Department’s Covid-19 mandates and guidelines to keep the university from closing.
Mayor Merrill reported the number of Covid-19 cases in Madison County increased by 27 today.
He continued to encourage city residents to follow the Health Department’s face mask mandate and
social distancing guidelines to keep the number of Covid-19 cases from increasing. Mayor Merrill
expressed his condolences to the family of Wayne Clark on his passing.
Mr. Sampson reported the university is encouraging the students to stay in Rexburg for the
Thanksgiving Holiday by providing a Thanksgiving Dinner and activities for the students to do that
day. The university will be open the day after Thanksgiving.
Council Member Flora asked how many people are currently hospitalized in Madison County due to
Covid-19. Mayor Merrill replied currently there is one person hospitalized; however, at one point there were
seven people hospitalized. He said there is concern because the surrounding hospitals are at high capacity
and are concerned with the number of patients needing to be hospitalized.
Mayor Merrill reported the City’s Initiative is in affect encouraging businesses to post signs requiring masks
to be worn. He asked the City Council Members if they had the opportunity to deliver the face masks the
city purchased to the business they were assigned. Council Member Johnson replied several of the business
owners she was assigned said they would not post the signs stating face masks are required at their business.
Council Member Mann said he had a different reaction most of the business owners were appreciative of
the signs and face masks he delivered to them. He is very concerned about the 25 deaths in Bonneville
County due to Covid-19.
Mayor Merrill reported the city has partnered with Madison Cares on their Kindness is Contagious
Initiative. Their mission is to complete more kindness missions than we have Covid-19 cases each night.
There were 108 people that accepted a kindness mission and 12 missions were completed. He said he
received a call from Ball Ventures to commend city staff. They have been working on a project by Rexburg
Motor Sports and city staff was very helpful in answering their questions. He also reported there were many
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volunteers at the baseball quad laying sod including many city employees and members of the baseball
community.
Items for Consideration:
A. Ordinance No 1241 Development Code Ordinance 1200 Amendment – Amendments to
Subdivision Process and Associated Sections to Align With These Amendments; New Lot Line
Adjustment Section #20-00715 – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Amendments to the Subdivision
Process and Associated Sections to Align with these Amendments; New lot line Adjustment Section.
Council Member Mann expressed concerns with City Council not being involved in the
Preliminary Platt process. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said the Preliminary Plat
process will be streamlined before coming to City Council and the applicant will also save on fees
associated with the process. Council Member Flora asked if City Council determines that the Final
Platt needs modifications would City Council still be able to request those modification be
completed. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson replied City Council has the final
decision.
Council Member Flora moved to approve Ordinance No 1241 Development Code Ordinance
1200 Amendment – Amendments to Subdivision Process and Associated Sections to Align With
These Amendments; New Lot Line Adjustment Section 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 Council Member Mann
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
The motion carried
B. Resolution No 2020 – 22 City of Rexburg Addressing Policy #20-00837 – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the process of adding or changing
addresses to city parcels, buildings and floors needed to be modified. The following departments:
GIS, Police and Fire Department are members of the committee involved in the process of
addressing the different locations. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Tawnya Grover said the
addressing policy is supported by the city’s code. The majority of the addresses are for new
construction.
City of Rexburg Addressing Policy
Resolution No. 2020 - 22
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho is interested in e stablishing standard methods of assigning addresses
and street names throughout the City of Rexburg to avoid public confusion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho wishes to support and encourage appropriate efforts of the Address
Committee in the process of selecting names for City of Rexburg development areas and streets, as well as the addressing
of sites, providing ease of identification and wayfinding for the public and Emergency Services when looking for an address.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Rexburg, Idaho hereby supports and endorses
this policy for address and street name assignment as specified in attached Exhibit A .
This Resolution is in full effect upon its adoption this 21 st day of October 2020; by the City Council, City of Rexburg,
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Idaho.
_______________________________
SIGNED BY: Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
I hereby attest that the above is a true copy of a Resolution passed at a regular meeting of the Rexburg City Council, City
of Rexburg, held on 21st day of October 2020.
(Seal) ________________________________
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit a City of Rexburg Addressing Policy
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Resolution No 2020 – 22 City of Rexburg
Addressing Policy; 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
The motion carried
C. Resolution No 2020 – 21 Intergovernmental Agreement for the North Central Urban
Renewal Plan – Deborah Lovejoy
City Clerk Lovejoy said the city and county are waiting to hear back from the Urban Renewal
District attorney on the agreement. The agreement is ready for passage.
Calendared Bills:
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
a. Ordinance No 1238 Rezone Grand Loop from Technology Office Zone (TOZ) to
Community Business Center (CBC) #20-00690 – Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO 1238
Rezone Grand Loop, Rexburg, Idaho to Community Business Center (CBC)
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 1238 Rezone Grand Loop from
Technology Office Zone (TOZ) to Community Business Center (CBC) and consider 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
The motion carried
b. Ordinance No 1239 Rezone approximately 242 East Main St and Professional Plaza St from
Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) to Community Business Center (CBC) #20-00689 – Alan
Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO 1239
Rezone Approximately 280 East Main St and Professional Plaza, Rexburg, Idaho to
Community Business Center (CBC)
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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 Mann moved to approve Ordinance No 1239 Rezone approximately 242 East
Main St and Professional Plaza St from Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) to Community Business
Center (CBC) and consider second 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
The motion carried
c. Ordinance No 1237 Amendment to Ordinance No 1200 Rexburg Development Code
Removing Infill/Redevelopment and Amending PED Requirements #20-00603 – Alan
Parkinson
Council Member Flora moved to approve Ordinance No 1237 Amendment to Ordinance No
1200 Rexburg Development Code Removing Infill/Redevelopment and Amending PED
Requirements and consider first second; 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
The motion carried
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: – Ordinance No 1236 Rezone 220,
224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density
Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone – Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO 1236
Rezone Approximately 220, 224, and 228 North 3rd West, Rexburg, Idaho to
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
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
16
HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No 1236 Rezone 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W
#20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
Zone and consider third read; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
The motion carried
Mayor’s Business:
Mayor Merrill said he arrived back to Rexburg today from traveling to Texas to pick the sanitation
truck arms. There was a savings of $2,000 in freight.
Council Member Mann reported Mrs. Barton contacted him regarding a presentation her fourth
grade students would like to present to City Council at the November 4th meeting.
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 October 7, 2020 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Johnson moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes, city
bills and 2021 Beer & Wine Licenses; 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
The motion carried
Adjournment 9:17 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
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Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk