HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - November 20, 20191
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Brad Wolfe Sally Smith
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.
Eric Parker led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Mann, Council Member Busby, Council Member
Walker, Council Member Wolfe and Council President Smith.
Mayor Merrill 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. NONE
Presentations: NONE
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2019:
A. Council Member Mann: Golf Board · Emergency Services Board · Development Workshop
Council Member Mann reported the Golf Board met earlier this month. They will be holding
contract negotiations next month. The Golf Board also discussed the 2020 Teton Lakes Christmas
Discount with bundling options to save money. The board is excited to be able to offer the bundling
options to the Teton Lakes patrons.
Council Member Mann reported Golf Board Member Eva Wright’s term on the Golf Board is
complete. The Golf Board bylaws allow for board members to serve two terms if desired. Mrs.
Wright has agreed to serve another term and Councilman Mann is seeking City Council approval to
ratify Mrs. Wright for a second term appointment.
Council Member Mann moved to ratify Eva Wright as a member of the Golf Board to serve a
second term; Council Member Busby seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a
vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
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Council Member Mann reported Emergency Services Board has not met for the last 5 months. He
said he visited with Fire Chief Child and he said everything is going well for Emergency Services.
Development Workshop held their Annual Honors Luncheon in Idaho Falls and he was able to
attend the luncheon. The Development Workshop’s clients and supporting businesses from Idaho
Falls and Rexburg attended the luncheon. The Development Workshop offers a great pathway to
assist their clients to become self-reliant. They provide mentors to assist their clients in the work
place. He said it’s a great program and he is grateful the City of Rexburg supports the program by
employing some of the Development Workshop’s clients.
B. Council Member Busby: Airport Board · Traffic & Safety · School Board
Council Member Busby reported the Airport Board met. The Rexburg – Madison County
Replacement Airport Feasibility Study 1st Public/Agency Meeting was held on November 6th at 5:00
p.m. in the council chambers. He said many people attended the meeting and gave input of their
concerns with the new airport location. There will be additional public/agency meetings.
Council Member Busby reported the School Board will meet tomorrow; however, he spoke with
Dr. Thomas the superintendent to ask if there were any items to report. Council Member Busby said
Dr. Thomas asked him to thank the city for supporting the School District. The Traffic and Safety
Committee met earlier this month. They reviewed some concerns with crosswalks and pedestrian
safety.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Parks & Recreation · Trails of Madison County
Council Member Walker reported the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board (MYAB) met today. They
cut out paper tree ornaments for the Shop with a Cop Christmas Trees. The paper ornaments have
an age and gender on them so donors can choose who to get a gift for. The Mayor’s Youth is also
helping with the Holiday Festival at the Tabernacle.
Council Member Walker reported Kidsburg held their grand opening on October 31st with a trunk
or treat. He said they had a record participation of about 5,800 people attend the event. They sold
more Kidsburg passes and the attendance is higher this year than last year.
Council Member Walker reported the Recreation Department is busy. The Girls Basketball
program has a couple of more weeks of games scheduled before they end the season. The Youth
Soccer Camp will end this week. The Parks Committee is working on completing the master plans
for the Barney Park and the North River Trail. The Parks Committee will hold meetings in
December.
D. Council President Smith: Legacy Flight Museum · Beautification Committee · M.E.P.I.
Council President Smith reported her committees have not met.
E. Council Member Flora: GIS Oversight · Rexburg Cultural Arts / Museum of Rexburg
Council Member Flora reported the Rexburg Cultural Arts is currently hosting the Holiday
Festival at the Tabernacle. The Cultural Arts Department collected donated wreaths from
community members to display and auction. Santa Claus and other fun Christmas activities are
taking place at the festival. The festival is free to attend; however, donations are welcomed and all of
the proceeds go to the Shop with a Cop program. The Holiday Festival started November 18th and
will go until Saturday November 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.…The Shop with a Cop program is
non-profit and offers the opportunity for children and police officers to connect as they shop for
Christmas gifts for the child and the child’s family.
Council Member Flora reported there are many events taking place in the city’s venues that are not
sponsored by the city. One of the events is the Upper Valley Women’s Choir Concert. The Rexburg
Community Theater will be performing the Miracle on 34th Street during December at the Romance
Theater. On November 30th Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband will performing at the Tabernacle.
The Orchestra will be performing on Thanksgiving Day at the Tabernacle; it’s a Rexburg tradition
for the Orchestra to perform on Thanksgiving Day.
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Council Member Flora commended City Grant Writer Mary Flanary for obtaining a $1000 grant
for Teton Storytelling Festival and the city is now in the running for a national grant for $10,000.
The city is also reapplying for $7,000 from the Arts in Idaho grant. She said Cultural Arts Director,
Jackie Rawlins attended a conference in Boise and met one of the co-founders of Storytelling. The
conference was sponsored by the Idaho Arts Commission. They immediately recognized Director
Rawlins and had heard about the Teton Storytelling Festival. The Idaho Arts Commission is excited
and interested in assisting with funding for the festival. They helped with funding the festival last
year. Council Member Flora said she is pleased to hear the Teton Storytelling Festival is starting to
receive recognition from Boise.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Planning & Zoning/Building · Urban Renewal Agency · Police
Council Member Wolfe reported he attended the Police Department’s Senior Staff meeting on
Monday. They discussed the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event on December 6th. There will be
Police Officers there to assist with directing traffic. They are moving forward with the new
computer software eForce that City Council approved. The Police Officers were asked to look for
street light outages as they patrol the streets. If they notice any street light outrages to report them to
Public Works Director Davidson.
Council Member Wolfe said the Police Department also discussed some staffing issues that have
come up with several officers not being able to work due to illness and other reasons. They are
trying to determine which course would be more feasible, to pay overtime or to use reserve officers
from other agencies. The issue with using reserve officers from other agencies is the specialized
training the city has. They thought it may be more feasible to request the hire of one more reserve
officer to help cover the work shifts. He said the Police Department desired to inform City Council
of the staffing issues.
Council Member Wolfe reported the Shop with a Cop program will be held on December 14th
starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Tabernacle. The Police Officers will pick up the child they were assigned
to and drive them to Wal-Mart to help them shop for necessities and gifts for their family and selves.
He said it’s exciting to see the police vehicles with their lights and sirens driving through town.
There are about 100 police vehicles from five different agencies from around the area that are part
of the Shop with a Cop program. There are volunteer opportunities to help with the program.
Council Member Busby asked for clarification regarding the reason for shortage in staffing at the
Police Department. Council Member Wolfe said the reasons include: vacation, illness, injuries and
one officer is on administrative leave. There are about four police officers off of work for one of
reasons mentioned.
Staff Reports:
Finance: - Matt Nielson
1. Finance Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reported several City Council and City Staff members have been working
on updating the city impact fee studies for awhile. They have updated four categories and have
completed a final draft stage that they reviewed yesterday. They will meet tomorrow to review the
street impact fee and hopefully complete the update within a week. After completing the impact fees
final draft, the Oversight Committee will review the updates. If the updates are approved by the
Oversight Committee, a public hearing will be held for a City Council decision.
Finance Officer Nielson said he did not inclued the fund or cash balance on the Treasurer’s
Expenditure Report because the city is still in the middle of closing out the prior fiscal year. The
cash balance totals would have been correct; however, the fund transfers have not been completed
so that causes the respective fund balances to be off. The report includes the amount spent so far in
each fund. The funds should be at 8% spent for the first month of the fiscal year. He said the city
has spent about $2,393,260 or 3% of the budget.
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Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Expenditures in the Budget Summary Report.
The operating expenditures should be at 8% spent. On an operational bases the city has spent 7%.
In the Total Expenditures for all funds the city is at 3% spent.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Revenues in the Budget Summary Revenues Report. The
total operating revenues collected are at 6% of the 8%. In the net revenues over expenditures, the
city is ahead by about $120,179.
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Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Balance Report. At the last City
Council Meeting he discussed the withdrawl from the State Diversified Loan Fund. The Finance
Department withdrew four million dollars from that fund. The account had about eight million
dollars, it currently has about four million dollars. The funds were deposited into the State LGIP-
City account; that is the reason why that fund has about 11 million dollars. He said he believes this
was a wise decision. The returns in the State LGIP were higher than the returns in the State
Diversified Loan Fund last month.
Finance Officer Nielson said he will be meeting with Time Value Investments who are the other
managed account partner that the city will be working with. He said the city may place about three
million dollars with Time Value Investments and invest one million dollars in Certificate of Deposits
(CD’s). The city is limited on the number of CD’s because only $250,000 in each financial institution
is allowed to stay below the limits on the insurance.
Finance Officer Nielson said the city is investing about $29,361,281 at this time.
Council Member Busby asked which account are the funds being withdrawn from to put into the
Time Value Investments and CD’s. Finance Officer Nielson replied the four million dollars that was
deposited into the State LGIP- City account will be withdrawn to put into the Time Value
Investments and into CD’s.
Council Member Mann asked for clarification regarding the City 501c3 Foundation Account in
the Treasurer’s Expenditure Report. Officer Nielson replied the City 501c3 is an account the city
started several years ago. The account was set up to deposit donations made to the Arts Department
and Recreation Department in the form of a 501c3 donation.
A. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Resolution 2019-14 Idaho Transportation Department Agreement for Barney Dairy Rd To N
Hill Rd Path to request funding under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
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Public Works Director Davidson explained the city received a grant from the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD) for the Barney Dairy Road to N. Hill Road pathway. The grant
funds are under the Transportation Alternative Program. He reviewed the map indicating where the
pathway will be constructed and is seeking City Council approval to enter into an agreement with
ITD.
Council Member Busby asked if the city has received the grant funds. Public Works Director
Davidson replied the city has not received the grant funds yet; however, the city has been approved
to receive the grant funding. Council Member Busby asked when the pathway construction will start.
Public Works Director Davidson said the construction of the pathway will begin next summer.
A Resolution to Request Funding Under the Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) for the Barney Dairy Rd to North Hill Rd Path
Resolution 2019 – 14
WHEREAS, the Idaho Transportation Department, hereafter called the State, has
submitted an Agreement stating obligations of the State and the City of Rexburg, hereafter called the
CITY, for development and construction of a shared use path from Barney Dairy Rd to North Hill
Rd; and
WHEREAS, the State is responsible for obtaining compliance with laws, standards and
procedural policies in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements made to the
Federal-aid Highway System when there is federal participation in the costs; and
WHEREAS, certain functions to be performed by the State involve the expenditure of
Funds as set forth in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The State can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system;
and
WHEREAS, the CITY is fully responsible for its share of project costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Agreement for Federal Aid Highway Project A022(071) is hereby approved.
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the CITY.
3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished to the Idaho Transportation
Department.
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PASSED AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REXBURG this __
day of November 2019.
CITY OF REXBURG
Madison County, Idaho
By: __________________________
Sally Smith, City Council President
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council, City of Rexburg, held on November __, 2019.
_________________________
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council Member Busby moved to approve Resolution 2019 – 14 the Idaho Transportation
Department Agreement for Barney Dairy Rd To N Hill Rd Path to request funding under the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP); Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Council
President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
Public Works Director Davidson reported on the traffic signal being installed on University
Boulevard and Yellowstone Hwy. The new pole has been installed and the new cabinet will be put in
place on Thursday night. By Friday the light should be in operation. The signal is currently in max
recall where it is not using the cameras to activate the signals.
Council Member Busby asked if the camera on the traffic light by the Ivy Apartments on 7th S is
activated. The traffic light seems to be cycling and not camera operated. Public Works Director
Davidson replied the camera should be operating the signal. He said he will check on the light to
make sure the camera is working.
Council President Smith asked about the construction work on the well houses. Public Works
Director Davidson said the construction is moving along on the well houses. The footings are in at
the north well. The contractor is working on installing the electrical conduit at the well house near
the Burton Elementary School.
Public Works Director Davidson reported there was a bid opening today for an air line project.
The bid came in significantly higher than anticipated. The City Engineering Department will re-
examine the project to make the costs more reasonable if possible. The air line was for the
wastewater treatment plant.
Council Member Busby said he has heard complaints about the road leading to the Burton
Elementary School. He asked if the road was torn up during the water reservoir construction. Public
Works Director Davidson said the road was not torn up completely but a section across the road
was cut for the reservoir line. The cross section needs to be repaired and he will contact the
contractor to make sure the road is repaired.
Council Member Mann mentioned Deborah Smith the owner of the mobile home estates on
South 5th West by Kennedy Elementary School said there are cement pieces stacked on her property.
Public Works Director Davidson said he will contact Ms. Smith regarding the concrete pile.
Discussion regarding the traffic light at the intersection of West 2nd South and South 2nd West is not
working properly.
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Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.: Idaho Department of Commerce Community Development Block
Grant Proposal for a Wastewater Improvement Project and Idaho Community Development Block
Grant (ICDBG) Citizen Participation Plan – Keith Davidson
Rick Miller with The Development Company explained the public hearing is a requirement by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (HUD) for the block grant application
they are submitting for the city’s wastewater project. If the grant is awarded the city will need to hold
another public hearing. The purpose of the public hearings are so that the public can come to ask
any questions they may have regarding the project.
Mr. Miller gave a description of the project. The project is a replacement of the Syringa lift station
located in the Millhollow mobile home park. This lift station has had issues with flooding. The
project they are proposing is to request a $500,000 block grant to assist in the approximate one
million dollar costs to replace the existing lift station with a man hole and move the lift station to
another location. The new lift station will have about 2,000 linear feet of 15 inch and 20 inch sewer
line pipe. The main reason for the project is to try to avoid flooding. If the grant is awarded the
announcement would take place in April of the year 2020 and go out to bid that summer.
Mr. Miller reiterated the grant funds are coming from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1974.
Council Member Busby asked if the city will need to match the grant funds or will the grant cover
the entire costs. Mr. Miller replied the city will match the grant funds. The cost of the project will be
slightly over one million dollars and part of the costs include an estimate of $116,000 for the in-kind
engineer work the city will be doing. The cash match will be less than the half a million dollars.
Council President Smith explained the public hearing process.
Council President Smith opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): NONE
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit):
Steve Oakey asked Mr. Miller to state for the public what is the percentage of the fee for the grant
writer. Mr. Miller replied 10% of half a million dollars.
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): NONE
City Clerk Lovejoy explained the citizen participation requirements for the Idaho Community
Block Grant.
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Council Member Busby asked if the public participation was only solicited through the newspaper
or is a public hearing notice mailed to the residents within the area being affected by the wastewater
project. City Clerk Lovejoy replied when there is over 300 residents needing to be notified a public
hearing notice is not required to be mailed. The public hearing notice was published in the local
newspaper and posted on the city’s website.
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Council Member Busby moved to approve the Idaho Community Development Block Grant
(ICDBG) Citizen Participation Plan; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Council
President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
Items for Consideration:
A. Formally Accept 2019 Official City Election Results – Review results by precinct canvassed
and certified by Madison County Clerk on Friday, November 15, 2019 for the 2019 City
Election and provide Certificates of Elections to the newly elected officials.
City Clerk Lovejoy reviewed the City Election results.
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Council Member Walker moved to ratify the 2019 City Election results as canvased by the
Madison County Commissioners; Council Member Mann seconded the motion; Council President
Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
B. Ordinance No 1219 Rezone Certain Parcels in Sky Meadows Subdivision #19-00557 from Low
Density Residential 1 (LDR1) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) – Alan Parkinson
City Planner Parkinson explained Aaron Robertson representing Blue Ox Development, which is the
owner of the Sky Meadows Subdivision is requesting a rezone for certain parcels in the subdivision from
Low Density Residential One to Low Density Residential Two. The reason for the rezone request is due
to the difficulty of selling those lots because of the lot sizes. The developer preferred to build twin homes
in those lots to create a better environment. There is a market for starter homes. City Staff has reviewed
the rezone request and the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending City Council approval of
the rezone for certain parcels in Sky Meadows Subdivision.
Council Member Walker asked about the square footage of the twin homes being proposed if the
rezone passes. Mr. Robertson said the exact size has not been determined. The intent is to maintain the
restricted subdivision covenants that currently exist. The home size and types of finishes will be consistent
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with what is currently built. The only difference is instead of building one house on a third acre lot there is
the potential to build two homes with a shared wall; the square footage would remain the same.
Council Member Mann asked if there are plans to change the size of the lots in the rezone request. Mr.
Robertson replied they have not decided if they are going to change the size of the lots at this time. The
modifications that are anticipated will not require a change in lot size; however, because of the curvature
of the property there has been discussion regarding changes to that area. The changes would be to align
the property.
Council Member Flora asked about the issue of there being no street lights in the subdivision. Mr.
Robertson said they are addressing and determining the deficiency of why there are no street lights in the
subdivision. The street lights were a requirement in the original plat and where this section of the
subdivision has not been built yet they will work with city staff to make sure the street lights are installed.
Council Member Busby asked about the drainage issue one of the residents brought up at the public
hearing. Mr. Robertson replied because of the drainage issues with one of the existing homes, they will
change the way they are closing the sale of the property by informing the buyer what their responsibilities
and options are pertaining to storm water drainage. There will be better communication and clarity
between the buyer and seller of the lot. The buyer will be informed of what is needed to handle the
drainage on their property. He said some of the properties will require added concrete and hard surfaces.
The lot owner will need to make sure they are retaining and handling the water drainage on their property.
They will also need to make sure the drainage flow is going to the correct area and not onto their
neighbor’s property. The design and plans for drainage can be modified by a unit by unit bases. There is
not a one fix for all of the drainage issue because each property slopes in a different way. The developer
will provide the instructions and the resources for the lot owner. They will include the risks, rewards and
expectation regarding the storm water drainage for their lot.
Council Member Busby expressed his concerns with possible flooding if the storm water drainage is not
handled correctly. City Planner Parkinson said the drainage issue is being addressed as Mr. Robertson
stated. Mr. Robertson is also addressing the drainage issue with the one property in the subdivision where
the drainage is running into the neighbor’s property.
Council Member Wolfe said Planning and Zoning Commissioner Kunz was not able to attend the
meeting tonight to state he is opposed to the rezone request due to the street lights not being installed.
Council Member Wolfe said Commissioner Kunz recommended if the rezone is approved by City Council
a condition be added that no permits will be issued until the street lights are added to the entire
subdivision.
Mr. Robertson explained they were not managing the project when it was originally constructed or
approved. His group was involved financial; however, not as managers. They have taken over the project
management as of recently. The street light issue has been raised and they intend on correcting the issue.
He is not aware of the reason why the street lights have not been installed.
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Council Member Wolfe moved to approve the Rezone of Certain Parcels in the Sky Meadows
Subdivision #19-00557 from Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) with the condition of no new building permits are issued until the street lighting has been
installed; Discussion: Mr. Robertson asked for clarification regarding the area not being allowed new
building permits until the street lights are installed. Council Member Wolfe clarified the whole area
that is without street lighting including the area being rezoned. Council Member Mann asked Mr.
Robertson if he has any concerns with the condition. Mr. Robertson expressed his concerns with the
condition of installing the street lights. He said they can easily add street lights to the area being
rezoned before applying for building permits; however, the area that has already been developed
becomes more difficult. He is unaware of how much time it is going to take to add the street lights
to the developed area and with several lots currently under contract to be built, not allow any new
building permits would cause difficulties for the development. He said given enough time they will
add the street lights needed. Public Works Director Davidson explained the underground conduit
and other items needed to install the street lights. Council Member Wolfe withdrew his previous
motion.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve the Rezone of Certain Parcels in the Sky Meadows
Subdivision #19-00557 from Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) with the following condition: the street lights need to be installed to the entire subdivision
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no later than September 2020 or a moratorium on building permits will be imposed and consider
first read; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
C. Summerfield Final Plat Phase 6 Approval #18-00548 – Alan Parkinson/ Dan Larson
City Planner Parkinson explained there were delays with the original Summerfield Final Plat Phase 6 due
to irrigation issues. The developer has since worked out the irrigation issues by moving the irrigation
ditch. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of the Summerfield Final Plat
Phase 6.
Council Member Flora said she had difficulties identifying where the park and club house are located on
the plat map. City Planner Parkinson pointed to the park and club house on the plat map. The
construction on the club house will not begin unit spring.
Council Member Flora asked if there is a plan for a park in the subdivision. Mr. Larson replied there is
going to be more than one park going to the subdivision. There was a ratio of open space, amenities and
other items given for different lot sizes and densities. He said enough of these amenities are required
before anything is started. There are some of those amenities already in place. There is open space and
green space for the entire subdivision. There is a section fenced off to create a dog park for the
subdivision. The required ration of open space and green space has been maintained as the development is
built. He explained the work being completed in phase 6 of the development. The club house, the
swimming pool, playground, volleyball courts and pavilion will be built during phase 6.
Discussion regarding the storm water retention areas in the development. Mr. Larson pointed out phase 7
and phase 8 on the map.
Council Member Busby moved to approve the Summerfield Final Plat Phase 6; Council Member
Wolfe seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a vote:
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Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
D. Summerfield Final Plat Phase 7 Approval #19-00541 – Condition of Approval: Ownership
Block Will Match Plat and County Surveyor Approval – Alan Parkinson/Dan Larson
City Planner Parkinson reviewed the City Staff recommendations in the Community Development
Staff Report.
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Mr. Larson explained the issue with the utility easement is that Rocky Mountain Power will not give
you power drawings until the plat is recorded; however, easements cannot be recorded without
knowing where the power is needed.
Discussion regarding city growth and the ability to continue to maintain the roadways.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve the Summerfield Final Plat Phase 7 with following
conditions:
A. Approval by the County Surveyor is required.
B. The ownership shall be corrected prior to signatures on the plat.
C. Utility easements shall be shown on the plat.
D. Irrigation plans shall be shown on the Landscaping Plan.
Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
E. Summerfield Final Plat Phase 8 Approval #19-00547 – Condition of Approval: Ownership
Block Will Match Plat and County Surveyor approval - Alan Parkinson/Dan Larson
City Planner Parkinson explained City Staff is recommending approval of the Summerfield Final
Plat Phase 8 with the same conditions listed in phase 7.
Council President Smith asked for the lot size in the subdivision. Mr. Larson said they are about a
quarter acre lots.
Council Member Flora moved to approve the Summerfield Final Plat Phase 8 with the following
conditions:
A. Approval by the County Surveyor is required.
B. The ownership shall be corrected prior to signatures on the plat.
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C. Utility easements shall be shown on the plat.
D. Irrigation plans shall be shown on the Landscaping Plan.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
A. “LAND USE ACTION” – Bills Recommended/Approved in a Land Use Public Hearing
Procedure (Recommend Suspension of the Rules): – NONE
B. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: - NONE
C. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: – NONE
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 6, 2019 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Busby moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city
bills; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Council President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Busby
Council Member Walker
Council Member Mann
Council President Smith
The motion carried
APPROVED:
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Sally Smith, City Council President
Attest:
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Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk