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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.02.02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES T ORM F EQUEST R RAVEL CCM ITY OUNCIL INUTES February 02, 2005 7:00 P.M. City Council STATE OF IDAHO ) : ss. County of Madison ) Present were the following: Mayor: Mayor Shawn Larsen Council Members: Paul Pugmire Donna Benfield Nyle Fullmer Rex Erickson G. Farrell Young Irma Anderson Financial Officer Richard Horner P&Z Administrator: Kurt Hibbert City Clerk: Blair D. Kay PFC: John Millar City Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Pledge to the Flag: Roll Call of Council Members: All were present except Council Member Pugmire who is en route. 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 the January 12, 2005 meeting B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills Council Member Fullmer moved to approve the consent calendar; Council Member The motion carried. Anderson seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. STATE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG Mayor Larsen reviewed the past year by giving the State of the City address. He acknowledged the Council Members: Anderson, Erickson, Benfield, Young, and Council Member Pugmire who knows the rules. He appreciated all of their support and effort. He also thanked the City Staff for their efforts. He recognized his wife and family for supporting his role as Mayor. Mayor Larsen gave the State of the City address the same evening as President Bush gave the State of the Union address. He mentioned the support and prayers that are offered for the safety of the troops supporting our Country. He read the following document to the Council: 1 This past year the Public Works Department had plenty of projects to work on. Some of the highlights include the construction of a walking path in Smith Park and the new Evergreen- Kiwanis Park of approximately 4 acres was developed. The widening of 7thSouth into five lanes took place in conjunction with the University. We built a new sanitation/street shop for storage of equipment and supplies. The water and wastewater departments developed and installed a new computerized SCADA system for monitoring of pumping stations, wells, and water storage reservoirs. After 25 years of operation, the water tower was repainted. The main focus of the IT/GIS Department was a complete overhaul of the city’s website and IT Department manager Steve Christenson the creation of the www.rexburg.org domain. and intern Joe Caufield overhauled the City Web site. Other projects included: getting the permitting software up and functional for tracking permits, as well as, getting the new Community Development Building networked with the rest of the city buildings downtown. GIS completed the mapping of sewer infrastructure and was able to meet an increased demand for GIS services. The Community Development Department was established this year to help with the growth of Rexburg. This entailed a remodel of the Community Development building with GIS, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, and the Building Department under one roof. With the new department, a number of projects were completed this past year including: creation and adoption of commercial design standards for commercial buildings over 25,000 sq. ft., a cell tower ordinance, and a planned residential development ordinance. A permit technician, grant writer/planner, and a BYUI work study position were created. The department also implemented a code enforcement strategic plan with a new enforcement officer position. In addition, a new comprehensive plan map was created and adopted, along with working on a new zoning ordinance. The Building Department hired a new plumbing inspector who will also assist in fire code inspections and reviews. The department handled numerous Life Safety inspection requests, which improved the safety of apartments throughout the community. The Customer Support Services Department was established this year and has handled in a professional manner countless internal and external customer service requests. Other accomplishments this year included putting city ordinances, minutes, agendas, and business license applications online for public access. You have probably noticed the new utility bill along with a community newsletter that the Financial Management Department has implemented. The department also completed a salary market review for all departments, published a supervisor handbook, and performed training for all supervisors. The department also published an Advisory Committee Handbook and facilitated training for volunteer committee members in the community. With the growth of our community, the Emergency Services Department effectively handled over 1700 emergency runs. The department also obtained numerous grants to purchase fire- fighting equipment, an education trailer, a pick-up truck, and turn out clothing. A new fire engine was also purchased in 2004. The department implemented a pay incentive to have full- time members become firefighter II certified. The Recreation Department continues to offer quality recreational programs to the community. Fall soccer was added to the offerings in 2004 along with the Teton DAM Marathon, which had over 200 participants. An ice skating rink was also purchased and will be an addition to the very popular SnowFest. Through impact fees, the Police Department was able to remodel the office to make it more secure for employees and create more space for the patrol division. A new Community Policing Division was created. In addition, a computer upgrade linking the P.D. with the campus division, prosecutor’s office, and the school reserve officers was completed. A federal 2 grant funded a new patrol dog; this animal has been crossed trained for tracking and bomb detection. Other priorities the City Council and Mayor focused on in 2004 include: Rexburg Pride Days (including banners & flower baskets on Main Street), Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board, (The Walker Family donated 8 acres along the development of paths along the Teton River Teton River for greenway development) , applied for and received a Congressional appropriation for $100,000 for the development of a new park at the old mill site, development of a façade improvement program through the revolving loan fund, worked with the golf board in the design of an additional nine holes at Teton Lakes, worked with Madison County in the adoption of the County Transportation Plan, developed monthly coordinating meetings with the Madison County Commissioners, completed the Idaho Community Review program with state and federal agencies, adopted the blueprint for downtown revitalization, and conducted department reviews. Council Member Pugmire joined the meeting. Mayor Larsen reviewed the options that are available on the new web page for the City on the th, overhead screen. Some of the items were City Ordinances, Teton Dam Marathon on June 4 2005, agendas, minutes, City news, etc. It has been a very busy year. The Council has looked at last year’s accomplishments and they have set new priorities for this year. The City Staff to review and implement the Council goals for 2005. The seeds of the future are in our hands. Some of the goals are to continue Revitalization of the Downtown area for America’s Family Community, welcome people who come to Rexburg, maintain a wonderful police department, street repairs are a priority, develop the Louisiana Pacific property, develop pathways along the river, build a Spray Park in Porter Park, and start a health initiative beginning next Monday at 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. called “Run Rexburg”, including a walk at noon on Wednesdays Mayor Larsen (America’s Family Community needs to be a healthy Community). thanked the public and those who work in our Community to make Rexburg a better place to live, work, and play. He thanked Winston Dyer, and the Planning and Zoning Commission for their tireless service along with other members of other City Committees as noted below and noted in the Advisory Committee Handbook: Mayor & Council Advisory Boards & Committees Staff Liaison Council Liaison Airport Board John Millar Rex Erickson Downtown Vision Committee Richard Horner Farrell Young Upper Valley Arts Council Deborah Lovejoy Farrell Young Golf Board Richard Horner, JoLyn Briggs Paul Pugmire Historical Preservation Committee Kurt Hibbert Farrell Young I.B.C. Committee Val Christensen Rex Erickson Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board Peggy Hymas Mayor Larsen Museum Committee Deborah Lovejoy Irma Anderson Parks & Recreation Committee Jack Bowman Irma Anderson Planning & Zoning Commission Kurt Hibbert Rex Erickson Rexburg Beautification Committee John Millar Donna Benfield Tabernacle Civic Center Committee Deborah Lovejoy Irma Anderson Traffic Safety Committee John Millar, Randy Lewis Donna Benfield Trails of Madison County Committee Kurt Hibbert Mayor Larsen 3 Mayor Larsen gave special thanks to the Downtown Vision Committee and their work with Tom Hudson. He is excited about the future of the Community. It is an exciting time for Rexburg. The Annual Report is available to the public. Mayor Larsen welcomed the students from a journalism class to the meeting. Public Comment: on issues not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes) nd Randy Chipman at 520 West 2 South mentioned that AMX software was bought out by Oracle. He asked if the City of Rexburg is helping promote this business moving to Rexburg. Mayor Larsen met with Mr. Price and forwarded the information on to Clair Boyle who works with economic development in Rexburg. The Regional Development Alliance was notified too. It is a wonderful Company that started in our area and the hope is that they will continue to grow in our area. New Business: Beer/Wine License for Maverik at a new business on Golden Beauty Drive A. The business will be located on Golden Beauty Drive per Kurt Hibbert. It is on the lot east of AMERICINN. The Council discussed the location of the new business. The City Clerk indicated that the request for a beer license is needed for their business plan approval process. Council Member Pugmire moved to approve the request for a beer license contingent upon meeting the licensing process; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; all voted aye, The motion carried. none opposed. Request a variance for water & sewer B.(North Hill Road) – Chris Huskinson Kurt Hibbert explained the location of the property. It is not contiguous with the City. There is one lot between the City and Chris’s lot. Chris Huskinson at 55 Millhollow Road reviewed the 3.25 acre parcel that is south of the Dell Barney property on Barney Dairy Road. Chris would like to develop the lot with several homes on the property. He is petitioning the City for utility services. He has not talked to all of the neighbors; however, that is a mixed opinion from those who do want annexation and those who do not want annexation. Three or four neighbors in the area on North Hill Road have re-done their wells and/or septic systems. The area would not require a lift station because it is downhill to the City services. This property is located about 340 feet from City services. The property is east of Jensen’s property and west of J Fred Smith’s property. Chris would provide land for ½ the width of the proposed road in the area to help with completion of the road mentioned in the County/City’s Transportation Plan. City Attorney Zollinger mentioned that the City has a Resolution prohibiting the extension of City services outside of the City limits. This Resolution would have to be redone to allow the Council the ability to approve this request. Council Member Erickson asked for the location of existing water and sewer lines. Kurt reviewed the locations of the sewer manholes on the overhead screen. Council Member Pugmire asked Chris if the neighbors would consider being annexed. Kurt explained that the lots along North Hill Road are not in the City at this time. Council Member Pugmire was still in agreement with the Resolution requiring lots to be in the City before they receive City services. 4 Council Member Erickson agreed with Council Member Pugmire and asked Chris to supply a petition of the neighbors on North Hill Road that are requesting annexation. Let the petition be the first step. Richard Horner mentioned that this policy is a two edged sword with future development in the area needing sewer and water. There are other lots being developed east of the City along Barney Dairy Road that could take advantage of City services in that area. Council Member Pugmire reviewed the possibility of re-examining the annexation policy in the context of how it affects the big picture with County, State Departments (Health and Welfare, Water Resources, etc.) around the entire Community, void of a specific request. Adult Entertainment Buffer (Map showing permitted areas) C. City Attorney Zollinger reviewed the process of adopting a new Planning and Zoning Ordinance and it came to the City’s attention that City’s near Rexburg were having issues with Adult Entertainment businesses in their business districts. Therefore, this proposal is to regulate specific areas for the petitioning of licenses for this type of business. Kurt Hibbert mentioned that this proposal is more restrictive than the State Statute on adult oriented businesses. The proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance would prohibit the signage for adult businesses and adult businesses within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, and residential neighborhood boundaries. Council Member Pugmire asked if City Parks were included in the restricted area. He asked if the LP property was in the plan to be restricted in the future. Kurt Hibbert and Attorney Zollinger indicated that it would be restricted when the City designates the LP property as a City Park. Both sides of the River would be restricted when the trail system is adopted as part of the City Parks system. The map showing the current areas that would allow adult businesses was discussed. The map is not meant to be conclusive. At the present time, it is a representation of areas that are not within 1,000 feet of restricted areas. The GIS Map does not include present City Parks that are under construction. Mayor Larsen asked if the State Statute did not include residential neighborhoods. Kurt Hibbert mentioned that it does not include residential neighborhoods; however, other communities are adding stricter restrictions that are currently contained in the State Statute. Council Member Pugmire asked about hotels being buffered in the proposal. City Attorney Zollinger mentioned that it would not be plausible to restrict hotels. They generally are not in need of being buffered from adult oriented businesses. Mayor Larsen asked for direction from the Council to give Kurt on Residential neighborhoods being restricted with the 1,000 foot perimeter in the new Planning and Zoning Ordinance. Council Member Pugmire reviewed the possibility of having additional Pocket Parks in the Community. City Attorney Zollinger indicated that the State Statute is not specifically different. It is unconstitutional to total exclude a particular type of business. Council Member Young reviewed the need to protect the City entrances from this type of business. The first thing people see when they come to Rexburg is the City entrances. 5 City Attorney Zollinger referred to Entryway Zones (Design Review Zones) as a way to protect City entrances. He referred to the City of Pocatello being too restrictive with their Ordinance. They were mandated by the Court to be less restrictive. Kurt Hibbert mentioned that the Zoning Ordinance could be written to specifically design the Entryway Corridors into Rexburg. Council Member Benfield strongly urged the Council to protect the Entrances to the City with Entry Zones. Kurt explained that building design standards for buildings less than 25,000 square feet will include a designation for corridors into the City. He referred to the Bozeman Ordinance as a model. Mayor Larsen welcomed the Boy Scouts to the meeting. Employee Time Sheet Policy D. Richard Horner explained a need to change policy on paydays and pay periods. The City pays on the last day of the pay period. The Financial Department recommends paying overtime (OT) that is accrued on the last week of the pay period on the next payroll check. th The current paydays are the 15 of the month and the end of the month. The issue is timing the data entry for the time sheets in a manner that will allow correct information to be posted to the current time sheet. Late time sheets cause delays in closing the pay period. Council Member Young recommended paying two days after the current pay period. Richard proposed delaying the checks for 5 business days for overtime and part time pay. Richard wanted to minimize the impact to the employees. Council Member Erickson reviewed an overtime example where an employee works near the end of the pay period on overtime and his time is being put on the current time period. Council Member Pugmire recommended asking the Employee Committee to bring forth a recommendation to the Council. Council Member Benfield agreed with Council Member Pugmire’s comments. Council Member Erickson requested more information about the payroll process. Council Member Anderson referred to the payroll time periods that is defined at the University. They pay 7 days late from the ending of the pay period. The pay period ending on th nd the 15of the month get paid on the 22of the month. The end of the month pay period is th paid on the 7of the month. The City Staff is growing, which necessitates a need to change the processing procedure for time sheets. Council Member Pugmire gave the same example at his place of work. He recommended involving the employees in the proposed changes to the pay period issue. The Council discussed several possibilities for changing the timing of pay periods and they gave some possible solutions to changing the timing on the payroll system. One example that was discussed was the following: 1) Move the pay period back one week and a)Forgo the paycheck for one week b)Use accrued vacation time to pay for the five day change 6 c)Advance one weeks pay to the employee over the year and amortize st the payback with 1/51 of each pay period during the year to pay for the weeks salary advance. Cathy Winters requested to pay the employees every two weeks instead of twice a month. She was concerned with moving the pay periods because of the many auto payments that are in place with the employees. Richard mentioned that the employees would get paid less by about 4% per pay period for 26 pay periods per year instead of the current 24 pay periods per year. Council Member Pugmire concurred with Cathy remarks on automatic payments. Council Member Fullmer asked if they could get an extra pay check for the 7 day period. Richard explained that it would be an additional cost to the City for an extra pay check. Council Member Benfield recommended giving the employees choices. Cathy mentioned that employees have automatic payment deductions. 401 K Rollover Policy – E. Richard Horner explained that the policy covers rollovers from other retirement plans at no cost to the employee. Public Hearings: - None Calendared Bills and Tabled Items : A.First Reading : Those items which are being introduced for first reading. B.Second Reading : Those items which have been first read. BILL 931 Title 39 Idaho Code – 1. Support Clean Indoor Air Act st - Madison County Health Coalition (1 Read-January 12, 2005) Mayor Larsen explained that BILL 931 is ready for passage. The BILL has been discussed in earlier Council meetings with no opposition. Council Member Pugmire moved to approve the second reading of BILL 931; Council Member Young seconded the motion; Mayor Larsen called for a roll call vote from the Council. Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Paul Pugmire None Donna Benfield Nyle Fullmer Rex Erickson G. Farrell Young Irma Anderson The motion carried. st 2.BILL No. 926 New Planning and Zoning Regulations (1 Read–November 17, 2004) Kurt Hibbert explained that he is continuing to make changes and updates to the proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance while working with the Planning and Zoning Commission on the new document. They are incorporating a dozen existing ordinances into the new proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The document is substantially in its final form. City Attorney Zollinger asked for fresh copies of the document for Council review before the next meeting. 7 Mayor Larsen asked Kurt to have the new Planning and Zoning BILL ready for the next Council meeting. Council Member Erickson asked Kurt when and if the Zoning Tables would be included. Kurt indicated that the Land Use Tables and the new Zones are inclusive in one area of the 205 page document. st 3.BILL No. 911 Booting parked cars (1 Reading – December 03, 2003) Mayor Larsen asked City Attorney Zollinger why the BILL is still on the Calendar. City Attorney Zollinger explained that the current City Council members brought the discussion on this BILL forward from the last Council by discussing it on the agendas as a tabled item after the last election. This body formally acted on the BILL after the Council took office. Technically, it is still there, he recommended moving the BILL to the next Council nd meeting for a formal 2 reading so that other interested parties could have a chance to discuss the merits of the BILL. Council Member Pugmire explained that the previous Council did not adjourn with a “sine-die” motion to end Council actions on the Council’s calendar at the end of the Council’s term in office in December 2003. City Attorney Zollinger indicated that at that time the booting discussion was an Ordinance on the agenda; since then the new Council has changed the format of this discussion to work from a BILL format until it is passed and then it becomes and Ordinance. th Mayor Larsen requested that BILL 911 remain on the agenda for the 16 of February because it is ripe for a second reading. Council Member Young thought that the Council did not get bogged down in the technicalities of BILL procedure; they simple did not want to pass BILL 911. Council Member Pugmire concurred with Council Member Young. The value of keeping the BILL on the calendar was to keep the parties at the table. He is not ready to support the BILL in its current form. City Attorney Zollinger indicated that the Council instructed the Staff to meet with the off Campus House Holders Association to resolve some issues with the BILL. The City Staff did meet with them and they indicated their support passage of BILL 911 today. City Attorney Zollinger assured the Council that sitting at the table with the off Campus House Holders Association; a majority of apartment owners unequivocally support passage of BILL 911. They left the table with the understanding that Staff would carry forward to the Council their response to the Council which is “We believe that this Ordinance is ripe for passage” with the th minor changes that have occurred. Their absence from the Council meeting on the 12 of January would have been driven by their belief that their words in the meeting in the last week of December, 2004, with Staff were conveyed to the Council. City Attorney Zollinger conveyed to the Council his absolute confidence that a majority of Campus Apartment Owners have voted in favor of passage of BILL 911 as it now stands. Council Member Benfield asked to have BILL 911 on the agenda for next meeting on the th 16 of February, 2005. Virginia Pratt, an apartment owner, indicated that the Apartment Owners Board voted to support BILL 911. City Attorney Zollinger indicated that the Rexburg Housing Association (owners of 40% of Campus apartments), plus the owners of Ricks Apartments, and Rick McKinley from small 8 unit owners (less than 10 or 15 units) supports the BILL. The Rexburg Housing Association Board approved the meeting of the Board representatives with the City to recommend passage of BILL 911. He agreed completely with Ms. Pratt’s comments. Mayor Larsen asked the City Clerk to clarify on the agenda which BILLS on the agenda will stndrd be ready of consideration by the Council for the 1, 2, or 3 readings. Council Member Pugmire will consult Masons Manual on how to designate BILLS that are ripe for reading. C.Third Reading : Those items which have been second read. (NONE) D.Tabled Items : Those items which have been the subject of an affirmative vote to a motion to table: Resolution 2004-22 1.(Adoption of Vision 2020 Rexburg Comprehensive Plan Text – Tabled November 03, 2004) Parliamentary Procedures 2.for the City Council Old Business: F.Parks and RecreationPorter Park Committee recommendations for – Staff th Mayor Larsen indicated that this item will be moved to the 16 of February. City Council Report: A.G. Farrell Young Council Member YoungSteve Oakey asked to discuss the Historical Preservation Committee report. Steve expressed some recommendations for the Council to take action on that the Committee has previously recommended. Steve expressed frustration on the timing of the Council action taken on City Committee recommendations that he has participated on in the past. He reviewed four areas of concern: 1)Downtown Revitalization , 2)Architectural Review Standards 3)Big Box Store Design Standards 4)Neighborhood renewal Steve has asked the Council for Staff support to prepare a document with drawings to help businesses with remodeling projects and new projects in the Downtown area. He mentioned the examples of the Standards Review Board which he has served on in the past; the Downtown revitalization effort with Tom Hudson; and neighborhood renewal projects as efforts that have needed more Council support. Steve suggested having bylaws for the City Committees and regular reports from the Committees to the Council from the Committee Chairs. He asked the Council to discuss the Committee recommendations and then the Council could then implement or reject the Committee recommendations. Although the City has implemented Commercial Design Standards for Commercial buildings, and the City is currently working on Downtown revitalization with Tom Hudson; Steve mentioned that City Committee members are still frustrated with the lack of action from the City on the Committee’s recommendations. Some of the Committees like the Historic Preservation Committee feel like they are meeting just to be meeting. Council Member Pugmire asked why they were frustrated because three of the four areas mentioned were completed or they are in process. Steve acknowledges the progress on these issues; however, he would like swifter action on Committee recommendations. Gravitational forces have caused the Council to move on these 9 issues on sheer necessity instead of swift Council action. He referred to the past growth announcement of BYU-Idaho, and building contractors failing to uphold agreements on construction projects that required a change in City policies instead of proactive Council action. th Donna Benfield B. mentioned the Spirit Week parade on the 8 of February at the practice fields. The University has asked for City representation. There are a 100 plus students th requesting a service project after the 14 of February on a Saturday. John Millar can help find a project for the students. Rex Erickson C. - None Paul Pugmire D. mentioned the Golf Board is on its annual break. Nyle Fullmer E. mentioned that the Emergency Service Committee will meet next Tuesday. Irma Anderson F. indicated that the bylaws for Museum Committee are being prepared. Parking on the north side of the museum is bad due to ice in the parking area. John Millar will take a look at the ice. Flood DVD’s are available with Steve Christenson at City Hall. There th is an interested student requesting an internship with the City. On February 16, the Recreation Committee will report on Porter Park Spray Park and the recent SnowFest that was held at Smith Park. At the Boise Legislative meeting with Governor Kempthorne, he indicated that graffiti should not get started in your community. Graffiti leads to gangs; the Governor recommended “0” tolerance for gangs. He said entries to Cities should look like a post card. Lieutenant Ron Larson from the City Police mentioned that there is an element of “want to be” gangs in the Community that do some graffiti. The Police Department takes care of the graffiti as soon as possible. City Attorney Zollinger mentioned that there is a program in place to get rid of graffiti through the Police Department and Community Service projects. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Larsen asked the Council to approve Michelle Manwaring for a position on Beatification Committee. Council Member Fullmer moved to approve the appointment of Michelle Manwaring to the Beautification Committee; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; all voted aye, none The motion carried. opposed. Mayor Larsen mentioned to Steve Oakey that the City does care about the recommendations from City Committees and the Council will follow the recommendations of the Committees. The last thing the Mayor wants is to convey to the Committee members the idea that the City does not care about their recommendations. We may be slow but we do thank the Committees for serving the City on those Committees. The City Council and the City Staff need to do a better job working with the Committees. Mayor Larsen conveyed to Steve his appreciation for Steve’s work on City Committees. Steve’s input into City Government has made a difference with the projects like the Downtown Revitalization effort. Mayor Larsen indicated that the Trials of Madison County Committee has submitted a Grant Application to the Idaho Parks and Recreation for work on the City Trails by the LP property. He mentioned that the Youth Committee bylaws are near completion. Every Wednesday in March the Youth Committee wants to do a program on Rexburg 101. More information will follow on Rexburg 101. Report on Projects: John Millar reported on project list. 10 1)Work at Business Park on infrastructure 2)Curb, gutter, sidewalk Lids for 2005 3)Sanitation Truck Bids 4)Working with Barney’s to realign the Rexburg Ditch on the North Hill Road 5)Hired a new engineer for construction projects; Steve Byington 6)Department of Commerce Grant failed on a new water supply system. (9 Million in applications and 4 Million in funding) 7) LID 34 in process for Sunset Circles and Millhollow Road. Mayor Larsen asked the Council to go into Executive Session to discuss a real estate action under Idaho Statute 67-2345 (C). Council Member Pugmire moved to go into executive session; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Mayor Larsen called for a roll call vote. Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Paul Pugmire None Donna Benfield Nyle Fullmer Rex Erickson G. Farrell Young Irma Anderson The motion to go into executive session carried. Executive Session ended. City Attorney Zollinger indicated that the Council would need a public hearing to get public input on the real estate transaction. Council Member Anderson discussed a new business (Walgreen’s) that is planning to develop a business in Rexburg. The Council discussed the economic reasons that would cause a store like Walgreen’s to locate in Rexburg. They would hire 30 to 35 full and part time employees. Council Member Fullmer moved to prepare a public hearing on the real estate transaction requested by Phillips Edison & Company for the March calendar; Council Member Benfield The motion carried. seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. Adjournment ____________________________________ Shawn Larsen, Mayor ___________________________________ Blair D. Kay, City Clerk 11