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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 3, 2001
7:30 p.m.
STATE OF IDAHO)
County of Madison) SS
City of Rexburg)
Present were the following:
Mayor:Bruce Sutherland
Council members:Kay Beck
Paul Pugmire
Nyle Fullmer
Marsha Bjornn
Glen Pond
Donna Benfield
City Clerk:Marilyn Hansen
Finance Officer:Richard Horner
Excused: John Millar and Stephen Zollinger
Pledge to the flag.
Introduction of scouts.
The Mayor welcomed Chip Stanley, Madison County Prosecuting Attorney who is substituting
for Stephen Zollinger and Jon Berry, City Building Inspector who is substituting for John Millar.
Nyle made a motion to approve the minutes. Kay seconded the motion, all voted aye, none
opposed.
Plat Revision - Linda Eames Vallinda Subdivision
The Mayor reviewed the proceedings of the Vallinda Subdivision from the last City Council
meeting. The plat had been approved by Planning & Zoning and after discussion before the
Council John Millar requested some time to review the proposal for compliance with all criteria.
John left a memo expressing his recommendation to approve the Plat Revision.
Kay made a motion to take the Planning & Zoning recommendation and approve the Plat
Revision of the Vallinda Subdivision. Glen seconded the motion, all voted aye, none opposed.
Final Plat Approval for Hidden Valley Estates, Phase 4
Jon Berry reviewed and discussed the final plat with the Council. Glen made a motion to approve
the final plat for Hidden Valley Estates, Phase 4. All voted aye, none opposed.
Vision Committee Report
Mitch Neibaur, Chairman of the Rexburg Vision Committee reported on recommendations from
the Committee to the City Council concerning improvements of the downtown area.
It was recommended that the committee continue as a standing committee to provide input
between the various Madison County groups and City Council. Discussion on focus groups and
it being a long term standing committee. The Mayor reviewed that there would have to be rules
of appointment, terms and perimeters set up for the standing committee when the appropriate
time arrives.
Mitch noted the agendas for the Council and Planning and Zoning meetings are on the web-site
and encouraged the City to also put the minutes on the web-site. Discussion concerning diagonal
parking on Main Street, turning lanes, downtown parking, architectural review and approval, the
Library and the necessity of keeping the Library located downtown, the aquatic center, working
with surrounding communities, increase business activity, impact fees, discussion on grants,
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enhancing the appearance of the Main Street exits to create a corridor of activity through that
area, anchor retail stores, extension of sewer and water lines to the Main Street exit, funding,
Business Improvement District and Local Improvement District
It was requested the Mayor speak with Brent Eames of the Library Board and exert all necessary
effort to keep the Library located in the downtown area.
Henderson Subdivision
Kurt Roland reviewed the preliminary plat with the Council and explained the phases. Discussion
concerning 2' buffer strip, fences, discussion of change of subdivision name and street names for
the final plat, roads, and construction to possibly begin this winter with utilities.
Nyle made a motion to follow the recommendation of Planning & Zoning and approve the
preliminary plat for the Henderson Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Marsha, all voted aye,
none opposed.
Appoint Temporary City Engineer
John Millar, Val Christensen and Stephen Zollinger are presently out of town. There are a couple
of plats that need signatures so it was proposed and Paul made a motion to appoint Winston Dyer
as Temporary City Engineer from now until October 10. Motion was seconded by Nyle, all voted
aye, none opposed.
Resolution No. 01-___ Lease Purchase Agreement with UP&L for Police Department Office
This resolution allows the City to sign the Lease Purchase Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank
regarding property owned by Utah Power & Light for the Police Department Building. Richard
explained the financial portion of the lease. Paul made a motion to accept the adoption of the
Resolution for the Lease Purchase Agreement. Motion was seconded by Nyle, all voted aye, none
opposed. Resolution was numbered Resolution 2001-07. Glen abstained from voting.
Setting a hearing date for Water and Sewer Hook-up Fees
Richard reviewed the proposed resolution which will increase the hook-up fees for water to the
City. Richard and John have reviewed the hook-up fees and calculations over the last several
months and Richard explained the proposed rate increase. Discussion.
Kay made a motion to set the hearing on October 17, 2001, for the resolution regarding water and
sewer hook-up fees. Motion was seconded by Paul. Discussion. All voted aye, none opposed.
Committee Reports
Paul reported that by finishing the street projects they are getting near the end of consuming the
pile of recycling asphalt located at the shed to the west of the skate park. When this asphalt is
gone the BMX track and Trials Bike Course can be designed.
Marsha reported that United Way tried to get volunteers from all the entities they support to
participate with them or they will be closing and the funds will go to Idaho Falls. Marsha
reported when Richard was on the committee he had been praised for his efforts and that there
was more money contributed from city employees at that time than there is now. Discussion of
city employee participation.
Donna reported she had received the list of College Work Day Items but not in time for all items
to be worked on. The work day is Saturday and they will be working on the Carousel and Water
Slide items.
The Mayor reported the City of Rexburg has joined the National League of Cities. The
Conference will be held in Atlanta on December 3 and for anyone interested this provides
excellent training.
Discussion concerning interest in the RFP for Architects for the Recreation Center.
Discussion of policy for campaign signs, which there is no policy.
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Nyle made a motion to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Kay. All voted aye, none opposed.
Nyle made a motion to go into Executive Session for discussion of property litigation. Motion
was seconded by Kay. Voting as follows:
PaulAyeDonnaAye
MarshaAyeGlenAye
KayAyeNyleAye
Executive Session 9:25 p.m.
Reconvene 9:50 p.m.
Kay made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Glen. All voted aye, none opposed.
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Bruce Sutherland, Mayor
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Marilyn Wasden, City Clerk
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