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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.05.18 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES T ORM F EQUEST R RAVEL CCM ITY OUNCIL INUTES May 18, 2005 7:30 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 Council Members were present. 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 May 04, 2005 meeting B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills Council Member Young moved to approve the Consent Calendar; Council Member The motion Erickson seconded the motion; Discussion: All voted aye, none opposed. carried. Public Comment: on issues not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes) th Todd Smith explained that they have an eight-plex on 5 West adjacent to the City that has a sewer problem. The County will not allow them to have a sewer permit due to their location next to the City. Todd talked to John Millar and Kurt Hibbert about connecting to the City sewer system. The City sewer line is 75 feet from their property. Todd asked the Council if he could have the property annexed so that they could get connected to the City sewer. Kurt Hibbert indicated that he could be included in a future annexation with other properties that are currently seeking annexation into the City. He mentioned the following properties that may be considered for annexation: 1)Erickson property on Pole Line Road that was purchased by BYU-Idaho. 2)Fujimoto’s property due to the proposed construction of University Blvd. 3)Rexburg Heights Subdivision because they are on City services. 1 Council Member Erickson reviewed neighbors that are within 300 feet of this property. th Some of them were opposed to the last annexation of property on 5 West. He indicated that it would be a good idea to ask the adjacent property owners if they would be agreeable to this request for annexation. Mayor Larsen mentioned that Todd does have a right to seek annexation of this property because it is contiguous to the City limits. Council Member Pugmire asked to see the location on the overhead screen for review. Todd Smith explained that it is located in a Medium Density Residential Zone. They would take three existing septic systems out of service with this proposed annexation. Council Member Pugmire reviewed the City’s Annexation Policy and the need to preserve water quality. He wanted to avoid undermining the City policy; however, he would support this proposal. He asked Todd to supply a petition for annexation to the City that would initiate the request. Council Member Pugmire moved to approve the connection to the sewer system to Mr. Council Member Smith’s property contingent upon an agreement for annexation; BenfieldCouncil Member Young seconded the motion; Discussion: asked if others in the area should be asked to be included in the annexation. Kurt explained that the University purchased some property in the area that will be seeking annexation plus Fujimoto’s property. He reviewed the locations on the overhead screen. Council Member Young asked if Rexburg Heights had requested annexation. Kurt mentioned that they are current water and sewer customers; therefore, they are annexable into the City. The Mayor’s Office has requested the Staff to initiate the annexation of Rexburg Heights at the same time the requested annexations are processed. Mayor Larsen called The motion carried. for a vote. All voted aye, none opposed. Presentations: A.Hospital Foundation Update: Marsha Bjornn & Sharon Pirente and Brad Howell. Marsha Bjornn reviewed the creation of the Hospital Foundation to seek a funding grant. Sharon Pirente reviewed their request for the grant. They need the grant for a piece of pharmacy equipment that will aid in the execution of more efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals. The grant needs an in-kind matching fund; that is why the Foundation was created. Sharon is the Executive Director for the Hospital Foundation; Brad Howell is the Chief Operating Officer for the Foundation. They are not Hospital Board members. Marsha mentioned that there are members on the Foundation from the Upper Snake River Valley including Island Park. They passed out a hand out to the Council. On page 2 of the handout the statistics indicate an increase in the married population by four fold. They average two hundred and sixty-five surgeries per month in a facility that was built for one hundred and seventy-five surgeries. In 2004, the Hospital has delivered over thousand three hundred and fifty babies. That is more deliveries than any other hospital of its size in the State and perhaps the Country. The Hospital Staff has been recognized for their exemplary service. Wendy Timothy was awarded the Nurse of the Year in 2004 by the Women’s Division of the March of Dimes. Teresa Murdock, the Hospital’s Healthcare Librarian, was recognized as a leading expert and “champion” for “Telehealth Idaho.” In October, 2004, Keith Steiner, Hospital CEO, was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and given the Regents Award for his achievement of the goals of the ACHE and the advancement of healthcare excellence. 2 Marsha went on to say that the Hospital has had a record breaking year for baby deliveries. The presentation explains the Hospitals economic impact in Madison County. They hired one hundred new employees from the Community in 2004. There are nine hundred and forty-two jobs in Madison County related to health care services industry. There are sixty million in sales generated in the health care services industry in Madison County. There are thirty-four million dollars in salaries in the health care industry in Madison County. Almost one in ten jobs in Madison County is a product of the health rd care industry. Madison Memorial is the 3 largest employer in the County. The Foundation is a non-profit organization. They have separate accounts and treasurers for the organization. Marsha reviewed the statistics for surrounding Counties. Fremont County has $10,920,670 of economic benefit derived from health care services. Jefferson County has $13,777,556 associated with health care and Teton County has $12,998,174 in economic benefit from health care services. The mission of the Hospital Foundation is to assist in the development, improvement, and expansion of facilities at Madison Memorial Hospital. The secondary mission of the Hospital Foundation is to provide Community service and help improve the health of the residents of Madison Memorial Hospital service area. Among Hospital Foundation initiatives, she mentioned a Teddy Bear Clinic. In one day, they screened 550 second graders for health concerns. They are working with the City on the Teton Dam Marathon sponsored by the City of Rexburg. The Hospital is sponsoring a Health Fair in Smith Park where the Marathon will end. We are ambassadors for good health for the Community. Brad Howell reviewed the structures for the Hospital and the forty-two million dollar planned addition to the Hospital. There will be new emergency, radiology, lab and surgery areas (constructed in 1977) that will accommodate the new growth in the Community. They will expand family maternity (constructed in 1999) from nine rooms to twenty one rooms. They plan to tear down the old hospital building and move those departments to the old part of the current Hospital after it has been remodeled. He reviewed a new imaging piece of equipment (16 slice was improved to a 94 piece slice) for the Hospital that provides three dimensional imaging. Its cost was about one million dollars. He reviewed other equipment that the hospital has acquired. One piece was a fixed MRI machine that cost about $800,000. Brad indicated that these new pieces of equipment and other needs for the Hospital have caused a need to seek additional funding through the Hospital Foundation. Council Member Pugmire asked for an update on the neighborhood expansion. Brad mentioned that the Hospital is purchasing nine of ten homes adjacent to the Hospital on the east side for the planned expansion. The next row of home owners has some concerns with the Hospital expansion impacting their neighborhood. The Hospital will have a six foot berm landscaped with trees, shrubbery and those kinds of things that will be a nice green way to buffer those homes. Mayor Larsen asked if they were successful in raising funds. Sharron Perente mentioned they have exceeded a $100,000 in the fund at this time. She asked the Council to review the packet. They are encouraged with the reception they have experienced in the Community. They are traveling to neighboring communities to promote the Hospital. B.Planning and Zoning: Commission Award – Stuart Wells Mayor Larsen presented Stuart a plaque for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He has applied to law school in Kansas. He and his wife love Rexburg and 3 would like to come back some day. They just had a new baby at the Hospital. He enjoyed working with the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was a good experience. Committee Liaison Reports: Council Member Young: A. Downtown Vision · Rexburg Arts Council · Historical Preservation: None Council Member Benfield: B. Beautification · Traffic & Safety: Traffic & Safety met last week and they are looking for three new members. The Beautification Committee had a big meeting. Crayburn Keahiolalo (Keola) the City Parks Director th reported that the hanging flower baskets are in fantastic shape. On June 13 at 6:30 nd p.m. there will be volunteers planting flowers for a 2 Pride Day. She spoke with Gerald Griffin and he felt good about the identity program that the Beautification Committee has been working on for the City. Style and color have been selected for the signs for compatibility. The lights have been ordered for the pathway around Smith Park. The Welcome to Rexburg sign at Evergreen Park will have compatible stone and color. The Tabernacle sign will have stone that resembles the Tabernacle. The font for the signs has not been decided. The signs will all be compliment with each other. The large signs will be eight foot by ten foot. The lettering portion of the signs will be four feet by eight feet. The signs will be lighted signs, so, that is really exciting. Council Member Benfield mentioned that there are Beautification Awards for four homes and one business. The Beautification Awards are for making Rexburg Beautiful: 1.Myrna & Wesley Frey, 10 Jerry Avenue 2.Carol & Kenneth Young, 562 Taurus nd 3.Lyle & Diane Simmons, 1322 South 2 East st 4.Edith Page, 224 North 1 East 5.Brad Egbert Chiropractic, 1134 Bond Avenue Council Member Erickson: C. Airport Board · Planning & Zoning: The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Final Plat for Willow Brook Phase III contingent upon requiring restrictive covenants. City Attorney Zollinger was asked by Mayor Larsen to update the Council on the Insurance coverage for the Airport Museum. The City insurance will cover up to two million dollars per incident for the contents of the buildings (hangers). Once the building is built, it will need to be placed on the City’s inventory to be under the City insurance policy. The insurance provider for the City indicated that the additional building will nominally affect the City’s insurance premium. Now that the insurance company has approved the addition of the building to the City’s inventory, Mr. Bagley will need to sign the lease along with the other affected parties to the lease. Council Member Pugmire: D. Golf Board: None Council Member Fullmer: E. Emergency Services Board: None Council Member Anderson: F. Museum · Tabernacle · Parks & Recreation: The Museum Committee would like to make the upper part of the Tabernacle available for a tape recording which will explain the history of the building. The upstairs doors are locked, so the doors would need to be opened for public access during business hours. It would need to be a well supervised effort. Mayor Larsen suggested putting in a velvet rope to help guide people to the appropriate area. She mentioned a wooden wagon that needs to be preserved on the grounds of the Tabernacle. Council Member Erickson mentioned that it is a borrowed piece of history. The Civic Club was trying to contact the owner at one time; however, Terrell should know the history of the wagon. She said the organ pipes need to be sand blasted and redone. They are not stable. Organs built before 1911 are on the registry. The Tabernacle organ was built about 1914. It should be on the registry too. They have come up with plans for an ADA compliant ramp for the south entry to the building. The ramp would exit to the west and extend to some handicap parking spaces. It would cost about $58,000. 4 The Recreation Committee report: Council Member Anderson mentioned that it was a great thing to have the Baseball program under the control of the City Recreation Department. They (Recreation Committee) are an enthusiastic group and they may have a sponsor to get started on the quad ball diamonds at the Louisiana Pacific property. They are working on the water slide design (style) at Porter Park too. Mayor Larsen: G. Trails of Madison County · Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board: Mayor Larsen explained that JD Hancock is leaving on a Mission so he asked the City to keep going on the development of Eagle Park. Doug Smith has offered to donate some evergreen trees to Eagle Park. John Millar will find some City Park locations that can utilize the trees from Doug Smith. The Trails of Madison County nd Committee is planning the 2 annual Great Spud Race near the end of June. Mayor Larsen submitted Val Grover to serve in place of JD Hancock on the Trails of Madison County Committee. Council Member Benfield moved to accept the name of Val Grover to replace JD Hancock; Council Member Anderson seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. th The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board (MYAB) is ending for the year on June 13 with family service projects on one of Rexburg’s Pride Days. The youth component of the th AIC Conference is in June. They have a fund raiser in the 4 of July parade. A new MYAB Committee will begin in August when the new school year begins. Council Member Young said that stage work at the tabernacle is proceeding. There is a th new concert scheduled for June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Larsen indicated that the stage will be ready with most of the work being completed. Report on Projects: John Millar reviewed the following projects: John Millar 1. reported on a re-submitted application to the Idaho Transportation Department for an enhancement grant for the construction of the median on Downtown Main Street. A preliminary ranking of projects show that we will not be up for that enhancement grant this year. 2.A $15,000 grant for resurfacing a ride share parking lot by the City’s small municipal golf course has been awarded to the City. John worked with the Mayor at the beginning of the year to apply for this grant. John asked for a motion to approve the project. Council Member Benfield motioned to use the money to resurface the lot, Council Mayor Larsen Member Erickson seconded the motion; Discussion: recommended that the City contact the BEA to have them move their bus stop parking for their employees that is currently by the theaters to the municipal golf course parking lot. He thought that they may be willing to participate in the cost of developing a new lot. all voted aye, none The Motion Carried. opposed. 3.Construction of the Airport Museum is underway with the gravel base being installed. 4.The fence for Evergreen Kiwanis Park is going to bid next week for about $15,000. th 5.The extension of 4 North through the Walker Development in exchange for river frontage is ready to be awarded. Zollinger Construction was the low bidder by less than $600. This section of work does not include a bridge over the canal that would allow access to the Barney Dairy Road. Council Member Young moved to award the bid to low bidder Zollinger Construction; Council Member Pugmire seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. 5 6.The water and sewer extension to properties recently annexed into the City for the John Deere property and the Rexburg Motor Sports property has been bid and is ready to be awarded. Part of the funds needed for the project will be paid by these two businesses. The remainder of the funds (about $246,000) will come from the City’s water and sewer accounts that have been set aside for extensions. John asked the Council to approve the project to extend services to these two properties. Council Member Young moved to accept the low bid on the water and sewer project for th 12 West for the John Deere and Rexburg Motor Sports properties; Council Member The motion carried. Benfield seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. 7.Smith Park has new grass around the paved area. John hired the work services group from St. Anthony to work on Smith Park. They added cut sod to parts of the park that needed grass. They cost $4.25 per hour on work release. They laid about fifteen pallets of sod that was cut from the Porter Park trail project. 8.There were twenty-five pallets of sod from Porter Park laid at Evergreen Park for the playground area. Council Member Erickson asked about North Hill Road water project by Paul Christensen’s property? This location will receive sod in the near future. Gene Palmer will maintain the area through the Home Owners Association of the Hidden Valley Subdivision. Irrigation for this spot will be brought in from the water from North Hill Road. Council Member Benfield asked if the repaved spots on Millhollow Road were acceptable to the City. They were approved by John Millar. Council Member Erickson asked about FAA acquisitions process of properties south of the airport. We have the appraisals and an engineer has been contacted to see if he would work with the City on property acquisitions. That issue will be brought before the Council at the next meeting. New Business: A. Final Plat for Willow brook Subdivision Kirby Forbush at 3800 West 1000 North in Rexburg explained the history of approving th the preliminary plat for a 40 acre Subdivision that is located on 12 West south of the Valley Wide Coop. In 1997 they developed a Subdivision to the south of this current Subdivision. Phase One was of this development has been completed so they are ready to start Phase Two. Phase Two represents fifteen (half acre lots) of the sixty lot Subdivision. They are seeking a final approval of this Phase Two Plat. Kirby explained that they plan to complete the development in the next five years. They will not connect to the apartments that are being developed to the east of this Subdivision. There is a high pressure sewage line and a lift station that is located in the Subdivision. Mayor Larsen asked about the street lighting that is planned for the Subdivision. Kirby mentioned that they will have three street lights on the intersection corners. The RR2 Zone does not have any curb and gutter; however, there is a drainage swell for storm water storage. There will be a five foot sidewalk installed as each home is built. Council Member Erickson mentioned that Planning and Zoning approved the Final Plat. There were no problems with the GIS review or the Public Works report. 6 Mayor Larsen asked Kurt about the issue of green space that was discussed in the Planning and Zoning meeting. Kurt explained the ratio of green space in the front side and backyards. It is a normal subdivision with green space requirements for each lot. Council Member Erickson moved to approve Final Plat for Willow Brook Subdivision Phase Two; Council Member Young seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. B.Amend the Development Code Ordinance 926 Kurt Hibbert explained that the agenda item for the Development Code (Planning and Zoning Code) has been canceled because it was not acted on in the Planning and Zoning meeting as a Public Hearing. One of the proposed changes to the Development Code is to add Design Standards to all commercial buildings. Central Business District requires Building Design Standards; however, the other zones do not require design standards for commercial buildings under twenty-five thousand square feet. Design Standards would be extended to all commercial buildings under the proposed amendment to the Development Code. C.Resolution 2005-07 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Mayor Larsen indicated that this resolution is necessary to apply for federal funding for adoption of the NIMS System. A grant requested by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) requires this resolution: CITY OF REXBURG Resolution 2005-07 Dated: May 18, 2005 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Whereas, Presidential Directirve/HSPD-5 mandates the adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by all Federal, State, and Local agencies, and, Whereas, adoption of NIMS will enable local governments to apply for Federal funding for numerous programs and grants commencing June, 2005, and thereafter. THEREFORE, The CITY OF REXBURG, Madison County, Idaho, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, formally adopts by resolution the NIMS requirements. NIMS shall be utilized for all Command and Management, Planning, Preparedness, Training, Exercise, and Response functions of County and City government and all First Responder Organizations. NIMS training will be conducted when scheduled by the State of Idaho. th This Resolution is hereby adopted this 18 day of May, 2005, by the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho. th Effective this date of: 18 of May, 2005 _______________________ Shawn Larsen, Mayor Attested: ________________________ Blair D. Kay, City Clerk Council Member Benfield moved to approve Resolution 2005-07, Council Member The motion carried. Erickson seconded; all voted aye, none opposed. 7 D.Walking Works – Blue Cross of Idaho program The City Clerk explained the program to get City employees walking each day. The goal is to walk up to six miles per day. Blue Cross has offered to award a water bottle, a shirt, or walking shoes to the participants who walk a certain number of steps (miles) each day. There are one hundred participants in the program. Council Member Pugmire explained that a similar program was conducted at the State Legislature in Boise with our local legislator Max Shirley winning an award for his steps. The real benefit is good health to the employees and their spouses. There will be a report available for the participants. Public Hearings: st A. 8:00 p.m. Rezone 1 North Corridor Kurt Hibbert reviewed the proposal on the overhead screen. The Ferguson Music Company is in a rock stone home on the corner of block thirty-four. The rest of the st blocks on 1 North that were noticed up for a Public Hearing with block thirty-four did not get a Zoning change recommendation from Planning and Zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission only recommended block thirty-four parcels to be re-zoned to Commercial. The Public Hearing was opened: Those in favor of the proposal: Dianna Johnson of 140 North 2162 West, Rexburg, Idaho. They own the lot where Ferguson music is located. Her husband is Val Johnson. They intended to sell their home and move into the Rock House. They were unable to move, so they planned to re- zone the property to Commercial. It had previously been rented to two families. Richard Ferguson Music moved into the Rock House. They are requesting the re-zoning of the block because of the following: (1) They want to comply with Zoning Laws (2) Help Richard prosper in his business (3) They prefer to lease to a business for the care of the property. They have had favorable comments towards the proposal. She asked for passage of the re-zone request. Richard Ferguson of 545 Maple Drive was born and raised in Rexburg. He is a product of the Rexburg Orchestra program. They are a very service oriented business to better the youth. He asked for passage. They have checked for other possibilities for a business location and they found that Johnson’s property was the best option for their needs. Those against the proposal: NONE Those neutral to the proposal: NONE Council Member Pugmire asked Council Member Erickson about the response to those who attended the Planning and Zoning meeting concerning the re-zoning of block thirty- four. Council Member Erickson indicated that there was no opposition to the re-zoning of block thirty four to Commercial. The Council discussed the 300 foot notification for the public hearing and the noticing process. Kurt indicated that those owners of property that is located within 300 feet of the affected parcels were notified. Those properties nd south of Webster Avenue and on 2 East are already in a Commercial Zone. City Attorney Zollinger mentioned that this request will bring all of block thirty-four into a Commercial Zone. Kurt indicated that many of the property owners on block thirty-four thought that they were already commercial. Council Member Benfield reviewed six of the parcels in question that had petitioned for the re-zone change. The Council discussed the separate lots that were included in the Planning and Zoning recommendation for re-zoning. 8 Council Member Pugmire indicated that it makes good sense to make this area commercial. Council Member Pugmire moved to re-zone the yellow portion of block thirty-four to Neighborhood Business District as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; Council Member Anderson seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member Erickson asked about the timing of the re-zone. Mayor Larsen indicated that Zone change requests have a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation before the City Council Public Hearing is held for a decision. The motion carried Mayor Larsen called for a vote: All voted aye, none opposed. . B. 8:15 p.m. Annexation Rexburg Motor Sports - 05 00040 Kurt Hibbert reviewed the request on the overhead screen. There are two parcels in this th request on the corner of 12 West and University Boulevard. Mayor Larsen opened the Public Hearing. Those in favor of the proposal. - NONE Those against the proposal. - NONE Those neutral to the proposal. - NONE The Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Larsen asked for Council discussion. Mayor Larsen asked about County input on this annexation request. Kurt explained that County Planning and Zoning group is concerned with parcel based annexations. They prefer logical lines instead of jogging around parcels. The Council reviewed the parcels th on 12 West that are not annexed into the City. Council Member Erickson asked if adjoining parties want to be annexed. Kurt indicated that the last time the City did extra effort to ask if adjoining property owners at this location wanted annexation. They did not want to be annexed. This time the Staff only sent annexation notifications to property owners within 300 foot of these parcels. Council Member Young asked where the closest City services are located. The Council reviewed the location of existing water and sewer lines in this area. Mayor Larsen indicated that the County would like to see area based annexations instead of parcel base annexations. We are leaving prime area next to hwy 20 in the County. Council Member Pugmire agreed that we should explore these areas instead of parcel based annexations. He reviewed the Walgreen’s deal and he recommended annexing these parcels to complete the deal with Rexburg Motor Sports. He also recommends that Staff complete the task of the annexation of this area around Rexburg Motor Sports. Council Member Pugmire moved that we approve the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to annex the Rexburg Motor Sports property to Community Business Center Zoning; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; all The motion carried. voted aye, none opposed. Calendared Bills and Tabled Items: A.First Reading: NONE Those items which are being introduced for first reading. - B.Second Reading: NONE Those items which have been first read.- C.Third Reading: NONE Those items which have been second read. - 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) 9 Calendar Mayor Larsen reviewed some Calendar items: 1.Budget meetings with Department Heads scheduled this week th 2.County Commission/City meeting canceled on the 19 of May th 3.Fisherman’s Breakfast in St. Anthony May 27 th 4.City Offices closed for Memorial Day May 30 st 5.June 1 ITD meeting with Mayor Larsen & John Millar at 10:00 a.m. 6.June 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. Council work meeting with Department Heads on the budget requests for 2006-2007 th 7.June 4 Teton Dam Marathon th 8.June 8 Tabernacle Concert th 9.June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Pride Day Family Service night 10.June 15-17 AIC Conference in Idaho Falls for appointed and elected th officials with a small tour in Rexburg on the morning of the June 16 at 9:00 a.m. for the spouses of AIC Conference attendees. th 11.June 16 Council Member Pugmire attending the NLC Conference th 12.June 25 Great Spud race at 6:00 p.m., sponsored by the Trails of Madison County Committee th 13.June 29 Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. th 14.June 30 Chamber of Commerce extravaganza at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Larsen discussed a letter from a business on Main Street that complained about the lack of parking for their business during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). The City needs to make sure the parking laws are enforced on the City streets and especially around City Hall. Funders Fair report: Council Member Pugmire reported on a recent meeting and the theater Paul Allen Foundation may be a possibility with a match. He will send a letter to follow up on the conversation. Council Member Benfield mentioned the Steel Reese Foundation as a possible funding source for the Animal Shelter. Mayor Larsen did not want to miss out on an opportunity for funding. He reviewed concepts that are not projects; however, they may be open for funding at some point: 1)Westwood Theater 2) LP Property 3)Main Street improvements that Tom Hudson outlined 4)Animal Shelter 5)Splash Park 6)Beautification projects throughout the community 7)Tabernacle Ramp 8)Flood Museum 9)Ladder Fire Truck 10)Children’s museum 11)Park development to include trails 12)River corridor 13)Youth grants through the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board 14)Home Land Security 15)Economic Development 10 Council Member Young asked about adding a City Park on the south end of Rexburg. Mayor Larsen indicated that John and Richard are putting together a Park capital improvement plan for the City. Mayor Larsen said that we need to wrap our arms around all of the wish list items and be proactive to seek funding. Council Member Pugmire reviewed the CHC capital project that moved the LDS Hospital and the Sacred Heart Hospital to the ERMC Hospital location in Idaho Falls. They work in a nine County area and they like to be a deal maker. They may be able to work on the theater project. Mayor Larsen asked about CHC being a closer on the Splash Park at Porter Park. Council Member Pugmire indicated that they would be a possible closer for the Splash Park. Timing and location are important to CHC. Council Member Young asked if we decide what projects to go after, who is going to do it. We need to designate someone for that because the City does not have a grant writer. Mayor Larsen mentioned that there is not a job description for a grant writer at this time. We, as a City need to submit grant applications when they are available, because funding sources come and go. Adjourned ____________________________________ Shawn Larsen, Mayor ___________________________________ Blair D. Kay, City Clerk 11