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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2002
7:30 P.M.
STATE OF IDAHO, )
County of Madison ) SS.
City of Rexburg )
Present were the following:
Mayor:Bruce Sutherland
Council Members:Nyle Fullmer
Marsha Bjornn
Glen Pond
Shawn Larsen
City Clerk:Marilyn Wasden
Finance Officer:Richard Horner
PFC:John Millar
City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger
Excused:Paul Pugmire and Donna Benfield
Pledge to the flag.
The Mayor welcomed the scouts in attendance.
Glen made a motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 2002, which motion was seconded by Nyle. All
voted aye, none opposed.
The Mayor stated that the scheduled Audit Report and the Recreation Selection Committee Report have
both been moved to the February 20 agenda.
Downtown Vision Report
Mitch Neibaur, Chairman of the Downtown Vision Committee reported on the committee’s recent trip to
Utah to visit with the cities of Provo and Orem. He distributed a handout with information which was
gathered from Provo and Orem and reviewed it with the Council. Mitch also thanked the City for their
support as well as the financial support toward the funding of the bus for travel.
Discussion on future meetings with the Committee to work on specific items.
Request for Snowboarding Contest
Courtney Boice and Ben Eaton presented their request to hold a snow boarding contest. A contest such as
this was just recently held in Idaho Falls with the snowmachines pulling the snowboarders to the top of a
jump. They propose the contest be held in the vacant lot near the High School, and all they request from
the City is “snow”. The proposed date for the contest would be March 9.
Discussion that the proposed lot belongs to the School District and they would have to receive permission
from the School Board. Discussion concerning insurance and liability, use of the parks, and the use of
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snowmachines in the parks. The Mayor suggested they approach Idaho Falls as to how they were covered
with insurance and have Stephen contact the City insurance carrier as to coverage for the City. After this
information is obtained they are to coordinate with Jack Bowman then return with a plan.
Update on Projects
John reviewed two projects, one being the hypochlorinate treatment project at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. Plans were submitted to the State today and should be returned in about two weeks.
An LID is being assembled which will cover property in the City without sidewalks and will include a curb
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and gutter project on 2 North. This project is under design to be in a position to bid early summer late
spring.
Committee Report
Marsha reported on meeting with the Historical Society and the need to appoint a Chairman for an
historical event.
Rick Hansen of Rexburg was one of the top finalist for the Brightest Stars, a program implemented by the
Governor.
Marsha requested permission to work on an ordinance to preserve historical sites. Discussion on a policy
to preserve historical documents. Marsha will contact the Historical Society as to guidelines for what
documents should be preserved.
Discussion concerning the Idaho Ground Water group which made a presentation at the last meeting.
Discussion concerning some activity for the Hispanics on Cinco De Mayo. Nyle will try to coordinate
something with the Hispanic community next month.
Stephen reported on his meeting concerning Dama’s Dog Foundation. The foundation is looking to relieve
Dama from her responsibilities in Rexburg, giving her a chance to work with other facilities, and have
another person manage the policies in Rexburg. A proposal will be brought to the City Council in the near
future outlining a plan.
Nyle made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Shawn. All voted aye, none opposed.
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Bruce Sutherland, Mayor
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Marilyn Wasden, City Clerk
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