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City Council Minutes —January 3, 2024
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Robert Chambers Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Colin Erickson Bryanna Johnson
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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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. Romance Theater — Welcome from Scott Johnson
Color Guard — Boy Scout Troop #888, Chartered by Beehive Credit Union
Performance of the National Anthem — Madison High School Choir
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Chambers, Council
Member Erickson, Council Member Walker, Council President Busby, and Mayor Merrill.
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 December loth, 2023 City Council Meetings
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council President Busby moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes
and city bills; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Flora
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
Presentation of Appreciation and Dismissal of Outgoing Council Members Jordan Busby
and Tisha Flora — Mayor Jerry Merrill
Mayor Merrill presented a years of service plaque to Council President Busby and Council Member
Flora. He also gave them a book about the history of Rexburg and gift certificates.
Council President Busby said it has been an honor to serve the people of Rexburg for the last 12
years and one month. He understands he may have not made every right decision; however, he feels he
made the best decisions that aligned with what was needed at that time. He expressed his appreciation
for the support he has received from city staff and first responders. He thanked his wife and family for
their support. He asked the high school aged attendees to be involved and serve their city and county.
Council Member Flora expressed her gratitude for the over three hundred employees that work for
the City of Rexburg in 22 departments under 15 department heads. She thanked the city employees for
all their hard work. The men and women who work for the City of Rexburg are honest and hardworking.
They do their best to give critical service and information to the community, which at times is taken for
granted and is expected. She thanked the city employees for their unseen work hours, unseen service,
and all that they do to make our community what it is today.
Council Member Flora said if she could have one wish for the community members, it would be for
them to serve as Councilmembers, to see all it takes to run a city and to see all the good people that have
made a difference for the community. She thanked the community members for giving her the
opportunity to serve on the City Council and to her family for being by her side as she served. She
concluded by saying she has full confidence in the city staff members, Councilmembers and Mayor
Merrill to continue to do a wonderful job at making the city a wonderful place to live.
Introduction of City Department Heads — Mayor Jerry Merrill _ -;_
Mayor Merrill introduced the city department heads.
City Attorney Stephen Zollinger, Chief Finance Officer Matt Nielson, Building Official Bret Stoddard,
Cultural Arts Director Platt, Cole Hibert GIS Director, HR Director Terri Hill, Todd Smith IT Director,
Parks Director Greg McInnes, Planning and Zoning Administrator Alan Parkinson, Keith Davidson
Public Works Director, Jon Lewis Recreation Director, Police Chief Josh Rhodes, Fire Chief Corey
Child, Scott Johnson Economic Development Director, and Deborah Lovejoy City Clerk.
Performance of the Idaho State Song "Here We Have Idaho"
Introduction of Re -Elected and Newly Elected Officials -Scott Johnson - -
Council Member Bryanna Johnson was born and raised in Utah. She attended BYU-Idaho for two
years before attending BYU-I Provo where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. She met
her husband, Jon Paul, in Provo and they have been married for 17 years. They have three sons ages 15,
11 and 7. They have lived in Rexburg since 2010 and Jon Paul teaches Physics at BYU-Idaho.
Council Member Johnson has taught preschool and piano lessons; however, her favorite job is
being a mom and she has devoted much of her time to her children for the past 15 years. She loves
serving in her community and having opportunities to make a difference. Before being elected to the
City Council, she served on the city's parks committee and has been involved in planning the city's 4th of
July festivities. She loves to be outside as much as possible. You can often find her and her family hiking
and snowshoeing in the Tetons, camping, biking, or golfing.
David Reeser was born and raised in Rexburg and has been a resident of Rexburg for about 5o years.
His wife's name is Brenda, they have four children and two grandchildren. Mr. Reeser graduated from
Madison High School and earned an associate degree from Ricks College. He earned a bachelor's and
master's degree at Boise State University, Idaho. He teaches government, advanced placement
government, classes on holocaust and human rights at Madison High School. In June he will be leading
a trip of students and their parents to Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, and Austria to study the
holocaust. Mr. Reeser enjoys traveling and continues his studies by learning of important events and
places where these events happened. He has been involved in the community for a while by coaching his
children's teams in a variety of youth sports, he has served twice on the Madison District Library Board
of Trustees and as a teacher for the Madison School District.
Mr. Reeser ran for office because of his belief that an important part of living in a democracy is not
only to be informed and to vote; however, if a personal situation allows it, one should run for public
office to serve the people in the community. As a Councilmember for the City of Rexburg he will
continue the work that has begun with the previous member of the council. He desires to steer the
community through growth and the challenges that come with that growth. He seeks to bolster the city's
infrastructure and work with our law enforcement agencies to ensure our city remains a safe place to
live and raise a family.
Eric Erickson was born in Cedar City, Utah on December 3rd, 1956, to Rex and Beverly Erickson. He is
the second of four children: older sister Lynn, younger brother Neal, and younger sister Tracy. They
moved to Rexburg in December of 1967 and Rexburg has been home ever since. His most vivid memory
of that first day in town was driving by Key Bank at high noon and reading the temperature on a sign
stating 21 degrees below zero. He graduated from Madison High School with the class of 1975 and
attended Ricks College for one semester before leaving to serve a two-year mission for the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints in Paris France. After his service in France, he returned to Rexburg in
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January of 1978 and Ricks College in August of that year he met a lovely young lady Tammy Cheney
from Burley, Idaho. They were married in June of 1979 and moved to Logan, Utah so that he could
finish his education. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Finance and returned
to Rexburg to help in the family business. His Father Rex, brother Neal and himself owned and
operated Erickson Pontiac and GMC for over 53 years. During that time, he did everything from
washing cars to completing multi -million -dollar finance deals. The family sold the business a few years
ago, he is now retired. He and his wife have five children, three girls and two boys, all graduates of
Madison High School. Over the years he has tried to stay involved in community affairs having served
as President of the Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau
of Eastern Idaho. He has served on various association boards and commissions including as President
of the Idaho Auto Dealers Association. He is the governor appointed member of Dealer Advisory Board
for the Idaho Transportation Department. Recently, he was serving as a member of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Mr. Erickson has been heavily involved in his church having been called to serve as Bishop of the
Rexburg 13th Ward and as the President of the Rexburg Idaho Center Stake. He is proud of the
community and appreciates all the good friends and neighbors here in Rexburg and Madison County.
City Clerk Lovejoy administered the oath of office to Mayor Merrill. . - _
I Jerry L Merrill, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of the State of Idaho, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Mayor, of the
City of Rexbu according to the beet of my ability.
(Signature of Elected orAppointed Official)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Ad day of January, 2024.
Deborha Lov joy, City Clerk
Council Members Bryanna Johnson, David Reeser, and Eric Erickson Oath of
Office sworn in by Mayor Jerry Merrill; New Council Members take their seats.
I &) anna Johnson, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of the State of Idaho, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Coundlmember,
of the City of Rexbu according to the best of my ability.
(Signature of Elected orAppointed Ofcial)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of January, 2024.
Jerry Merrill, Mayor
I Eric W Erickson, do solemnly swear (or arm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of the State of Idaho, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Councilmember,
of the City of Rexburg, according to the best of my ability.
(Signature of Elected orAppointed Ofcial)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of January, 2024.
Jery Merrill, Mayor
I David Reeser, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Idaho, and that I will faithfully discharge the ditties of Councilmember, of the
City of Rem according to the best of my ability.
(Signature of Elected orAppointed Official)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Ind day of Januay, 2024.
Election of City Council President
Jerry Merrill, Mayor
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Council Member Chambers moved to nominate Council Member Walker as City Council
President; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Mayor's Address
Those voting nay
none
Mayor Merrill presented the state of the city. He reviewed some of the city's responsibilities. He also
encouraged the community members to adopt a storm drain. The city is continuing to grow in
population and development.
CITY IN MICTION
An overview of the State of the City
• The city is responsible for 85 miles of public streets
• 2 billion gallons of annual water usage
• 1.25 billion gallons of sewage treated annually
• 135 acres of parks
• 1200 children served in recreation programs
• 20,000 patrons served at Rexburg Rapids
• 22.6 million pounds of trash handled
• 1000+ storm drains (Available for adoption)
POPULATION
GROWTH RATE
The city's population has grown
by 2.7%from 2020 to 2022
2020 - 39.409
2022-40,462
Mayor Merrill said city staff has secured several major grants.
MAJOR GRANTS SECURED
• $6.5 Million from EDA for a new entrepreneurial
center in coordination with Altura
• $2 Million for road maintenance from State
• $4 Million for Airport relocation from State
• S1 Million for improving green space
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Mayor Merrill reported the city held the ribbon cutting for the new Donjo Sports Complex. The city
also received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to relocate the airport.
DONJO SPORTS COMPLEX FAA APPROVAL TO PROCEED
RIBBON CUTTING WITH AIRPORT RELOCATION
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Mayor Merrill reviewed the upcoming and on -going projects. The city is planning to
improve the following infrastructure.
UPCOMING OR
ONGOING PROJECTS
• Rlasleivaler Treatment Plant fmprovements
• Ne,..v Bridge Over 7th North I Teton Rives
• Improved Hlghxay Interchanges
• Profitably Operating Golf Courses
• N&.v Parks in Design
• N— websde and App
• Broadband
• Daxntosa P-edevelopni
• Tabemac'e Civic Center Capital Campaign
• Housing Study
• Famrlianialion Tours
• Entrepreneurial Efforts
• Nevr Brand Imp:ementation
INFRASTRUCTURE EXAMPLES
Improved wastewater treatment system
New bridge over Teton River from Barney fairy to
7th North
S4 Million of Road Improvement Construction for
2024 in addition to State Highway Interchange
Improvements
Ongoing additions to parks and trails system
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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Mayor Merrill mentioned the plans for the new city park by Barney Dairy Road. The park amenities
are being designed for teenagers and older people. There will be access to the Teton River. The city used
federal funds to start the broadband fiber network project. They had partnered with Silver Star
Communications on the broadband project and Silver Star has since taken over the project.
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FIBER NETWORK
Mayor Merrill reported on the downtown redevelopment and tabernacle restoration. In the
downtown redevelopment areas, the city hopes to include retail commercial, office space and parking.
Mayor Merrill quoted Cultural Arts Director Platt by stating "our pioneer forefathers built the
tabernacle, the ancestors to our forefathers saved the tabernacle after the flood, and now it is up to us to
restore the tabernacle". The cost to restore the tabernacle is about five million dollars. A capital
campaign has started to raise funds for the restoration. Mayor Merrill mentioned JRW and Associates
have completed the restoration design free of charge.
DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT
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TABERNACLE
RESTORATION
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Mayor Merrill said the state of our city is strong and getting stronger every day.
Performance of Musical Number "Fill the World with Love"
Recess Meeting: 10-15-minute break for refreshments and visitation.
Reconvene City Council Meeting
Staff Reports:
A. Finance: -Matt Nielson
i. Budget Adjustment for Teton Lakes Golf Capital
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for Teton Lakes Golf Capital. Council
Member Erickson asked if they could wait until the Fiscal Year when the tractor was budgeted in to
purchase the tractor. Finance Officer Nielson explained waiting to purchase the tractor becomes an
issue for time effectiveness. The additional tractor would assist in completing the other projects in a
time -effective manner. The older tractor would be sold as scrap because the frame broke, and the
tractor is 50 years old. The old tractor could be surplus.
Dept: IGolf Course Fiscal Year Affected 202-1
Expense Accounts to Receive Increased Budget:
Account:
50437-5008
Amount:
10.000
BANKS 1.10WER
Account
AnlrAunt
Account
504217-514'
An1bUf1i
tC,.500
TRACTUP.
ArCOUnt
Amount:
Account
Amount
TOTAL:1 96.500
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Accounts Where Budget is Coming From:
Account:
50437-3999
Amount:
50=0
FUND BALANCE CARRYOVER _
Account:
Amount:
Account:
50437-39%
Amount:
10.000
FUND BALANCE CARRYOVER
Account:
50437-5338
Amount:
35,500
CUSHMAN UTILITY TRUCKSTER
Account:
Amount:
rUTAL_I 9b3 tQU
Net Expense less Revenue (This must be zero)
Coming From: Contingency:
Other Expense:
New Revenue: 60.000
TOTAL INCREASE 60.000
Reason for the Increase:
Golf Grounds Supervisor asked us to repr;ontize some of our capital needs in 2024 We repaired a banks
mower in 2023 but already broke. New ones are on backorder for 24 months, but might be able to find a
newer used model We have cash in course car over to purchase in FY24 *m!nout increasing citv;counNi
subs,dv. Asking for S50,000 Budget Adjustment
Our old tractor from 1970's broke and cannot be repaired Vie bel eve we can move purchase of a Cushman
Utility Cart back and use that S36 ? K and would need to add another S 10 K from Carryover for total of Say s•
to purchase a new tractor that could also provide more functionality The (3011' Board recommends these
Budget Adjustments Option is to approve and move forv.ard now or wart to budget in FY 25 that starts ,n Oct
Council Member Erickson moved to approve the Budget Adjustment for Teton Lakes Golf Capital
and surplus the 197o's tractor; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked
for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson none
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
2. 2023 Idaho Annual Road and Street Financial Report & LHTAC Report
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the 2023 Idaho Annual Road and Street Financial Report &
LHTAC Report. The item titled All other local sources includes franchise fees, some urban renewal
contributions and contributed capital. The contributed capital are streets that developers give to the
city.
CITY OF REXBURG
Annual Road and Street Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ending
4 3l1+2023
Beginning Balance 101!2022
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RECEIPTS
Local Funding Sources:
Sa:e cf.asses
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Interest Income
75 578
Local tnraac- Fees
20C_i01
,A,jI f,+,er _JCa. G^:UrCes
5.5 849
Tc'a! Lacai = coding
5.7 ' 5
State Funding Sources:
High*ay User R.evrn:*
2L2Q.J{�4
;^r S;a-e Receipts
3,17 3?J
Federal Funding Sources:
All ;fir .=eieral Fuming
22.24;
Total Receipts
QISBURSPAENTS
New Construction:
Fcads
1,342.7K(
Bridge-s. cower and storm drainage.
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FIR ,=VN
275 EY,
` A—r isions. signal- cr:rafir_ ::3n-ro-!
8.7
Reconstructior,Repl acenroentRe habilitatron:
Rcads ,_reau;t. '.align. c4 vierzy ;apgrade;
1.82TCS
Bridge;. waver- a td storm drainage
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Council Member Walker asked if the snow removal costs are included in the Winter Maintenance
funds. Finance Officer Nielson replied yes the snow removal costs are included in the winter
maintenance account. Council Member Eric Erickson asked if the two million dollar grant the city was
awarded by the Idaho Transportation Department is included in this report. Finance Officer Nielson
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said that grant is not included in this report and it is typical for the city to carryover several million
dollars in street projects due to the timing of the end of the fiscal year.
Routine Maintenance:
Chip sealing or seal coating
135,561
Patching
3114,550
Ninter Maintenance
332.865
01J-,er Gen. Mainusigns, signa•a or traffic wntrol)
965,652
Equipment:
New equipment purchase
82.424
Equipment maintenance
285,161
t -�;cr Buikiirv� Purchase
0
Administration:
287,M
Other
Fight-cf-way and Property purchases
0
S:re-t Lighting
60.533
Professional services - engineering
506.699
Total Disbursements
6. 14 =46
Receipts over disbursements
2.040.529
Closing Balance T3012023
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Funds Obligated for Future Projects
6.656.480
Ending Balance 9!30;2023
REPORTING MEASURES
Total Lane Miles Construcied
0.40
Total Square Feet of Bridge Deck Const.
0.00
Total Lane kliles Rebuih
2.34
Total lane miles chip sealed or seal coated
2-20
Total lane miles graded v k•!aried
0 OC
FUTURE PROJECT&RESERVE DESCRIPTIONS
Year
Amount
Hoad h.e::ms:rua LU Hillview a. t ei owrone- m S to Henry's. corn
Plaza, Pioneer RdAlultiple Sections
2024
2,000i,
Road Reczmstrua LID: Barney Dairy and N Hill Road -CRABS Project.
4th E from Main tc 1st S. 2nd E from Main to 1st S
2025
2200.000
Road Reconvrua LID: Birch Avenue. 7th S frm 12th W :c U3 23, 5th
W from Yellowstone To 7th S
2026
2.050.OW
Road Rer_ons:roc.. LID: Univ. Blvd.1000 S
2027
1.900 000
Road Recons:rua LID: 2nd W from 2nd N to h-h S. 4th NJ from 4th S
c 7dt 8, and Trejo
2028
2.200.DY,
Funds Obligated for Future Projects
10,350.000
Deferred maintenance- ccsns over the last s year.
10.356 O0,I
B. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
i. Resolution No 2024 — of Support of Cash Match for Transportation Alternative Program
(TAP) Grant for the Teton River Connecting Path and Bridge
Public Works Director Davidson explained a resolution is needed for the city to apply for the TAP
grant from the state.
City of Rexburg Resolution of Supporting Cash Match for the Transportation Alternative Program
(TAP) Grant for the Teton River Connecting Path and Bridge
Resolution No 2024 - 01
City of Rexburg Staff has identified sufficient local cash to provide the required 7.34% match for a Transportation
Alternative Program Grant for FY2025-2027 funding,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the merits of the TETON RIVER CONNECTING PATH AND BRIDGE;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the public support for the above project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the construction of a pedestrian multi -use path along the north side of the
Teton River with a bridge to connect to the existing paths on the south side; and
WHEREAS, the city staff can administer a federal aid reimbursement grant,
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that on January 3, 2024, at a meeting of the City of Rexburg City
Council, where a quorum was met, the Council supports the staffs programming of dollars for the TETON RIVER
CONNECTING PATH AND BRIDGE as a local cash match for the Transportation Alternatives Grant.
Passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor this _ day of January 2024.
ATTEST:
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
Jerry Merrill, City of Rexburg Mayor
I, Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Resolution No.
2024 - of adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of January 2024, and that the same is
now in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and impressed the official seal of the City, this _ day of
January 2024.
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council Member Walker asked for the percentage of the city match for the TAP Grant. Public Works
Director Davidson replied generally the match percentage is about 7%. The extension of the pathway
would require an easement through the property east of Albertsons and with the development of
Stonebridge Subdivision, the city would be gaining additional property along the river for the pathway.
Council Member Chambers asked for the TAP grant amount the city is pursuing. Public Works Director
Davidson said the city is pursuing $500,000.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Resolution No 2024- of Support of Cash
Match for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grant for the Teton River Connecting
Path and Bridge; Council Member Chambers seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a
vote:
Those voting ave
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
2. Resolution No 2-024 — 02 Notice of Intent to Create Local Improvement District 53 (LID
53)• Set Public Hearing Date for February 7, 2024
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed Resolution No 2024 -02 Notice of Intent to Create
Local Improvement District 53 (LID 53) and recommended a public hearing date be set for February
7th, 2024.
Notice of Intent to Create Local Improvement District 53 (LID 53) in the City
of Rexburg
Resolution No 2o24 - o2
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, TO CREATE LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO- 53 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING CERTAIN
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND THE PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; GENERALLY
DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND THE ESTIMATED COSTS AND
EXPENSES OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; STATING THE PORTION OF THE TOTAL COST WHICH WILL BE PAID
FROM A LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY BENEFITTED BY THE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
PORTION PAYABLE FROM OTHER SOURCES; STATING THE METHOD OF DETERMINING ASSESSMENTS;
FIXING THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AND THE PLACE AT WHICH A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO
CONSIDER SUCH PROTESTS; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Rexburg, Idaho (the "City"), is a municipal corporation operating and existing
under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho, and as such is authorized and empowered to create local
improvement districts to construct improvements pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 17, Idaho Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City has authorized initiating the creation of a local
improvement district for a particular district; and
WHEREAS, the Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the owners of property and of the
inhabitants within the proposed Local Improvement District No. 53 ("LID 53"), and within the City, that the
proposed LID 53 be formed and the proposed improvements as hereinafter described be constructed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO,
as follows:
Section 1: The Council hereby determines and states that it is its intention to form a local improvement
district, to be designated LID 53 to make the improvements as hereinafter set forth.
Section 2: The boundaries of the proposed LID 53 and of the properties to be assessed are generally
described in "LID 53 Estimated Assessment Role" which is annexed hereto and by reference incorporated herein.
Section 3: A general description of the improvements to be constructed (the "Improvements") is as
follows: the installation and/or replacement of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water lines, sanitary sewer lines,
storm sewer lines and other improvements as necessary, together with related improvements and costs of
engineering, legal services, publication, interest on borrowed funds during construction, bond issuance costs and
reserves, and other related expenses.
Section 4: The estimated total cost of the Improvements is approximately $2,350,000. Approximately
$2,250,000 will be paid by the City, representing the amount of benefit to the general public resulting from the
Improvements. The balance of the cost will be paid by a levy of assessments on the property benefited.
Section 5: The assessable portion of the costs and expenses of the Improvements shall be assessed against
the tracts, lots, and lands benefited by the improvements according to a front foot method or a square foot method,
or a combination thereof, subject to any variations there from to be determined by the Council, as provided by
Section 50-1707, Idaho Code, in proportion to the benefits derived to such property by said improvements.
Section 6: Wednesday, the 74b day of February, 2024, at the hour of seven P.M. (7:00 pm), at
the Rexburg City Hall, 35 N ist E, Rexburg, Idaho, is hereby fixed as the time and place when and where the
owners of the property to be assessed may appear before the Council and be
heard as to the propriety and advisability of acquiring the Improvements, and which is the time and place when and
where the Council will consider the creating of the proposed LID 53 and constructing the proposed Improvements,
and hear all complaints, protests, and objections which may be made in writing and filed with the City Clerk on or
before said time, by any owner of any parcel of land to be assessed.
Section 7: Written protests and objections to the creation of LID 53 or to the manner of assessment or
inclusion of property therein may be filed with the City Clerk at or before four o'clock P.M. (4 pm) on Tuesday, the
6th day of February, 20244, by any owner of any parcel of land to be assessed.
Section 8: Notice of Hearing substantially in the form attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof shall
be given as follows:
(A) By publication of such notice in the official newspaper of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, a newspaper of
general circulation within the City, which notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks of the
first publication being at least ten (1o) days prior to the date of said hearing.
(B) By mailing, at least ten (1o) days prior to the date of said hearing, a copy of such notice to each owner
of property, if known, or his agent, if known, within the limits of the proposed LID 53 addressed to such person at
his post office address, if known, or if unknown, to the post office in Rexburg, Idaho. Ownership of property shall
be determined as of the date of the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 9: This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
DATED this _ day of January 2024.
CITY OF REXBURG
Madison County, Idaho
By
Jerry L. Merrill, City of Rexburg Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
(See attached Notice of Intent to Create form.)
EXHIBIT "B"
The boundaries of the local improvement district encompass the following -described real property, located
primarily on Hillview Dr, the first block of N 4th E, the first block of S 2nd E, 2 locations on E Main St, and 2
locations on E ist S in the City of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho:
(See attached list of properties.)
Council President Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 2024- 02 Notice to Create
Local Improvement District 53 (LID 53) and set a Public Hearing on February 7th, 2024;
Council Member C. Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson none
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Mayor's Business:
Mayor Merrill explained with the retirement of Brad Wolfe and election of Eric Erickson to City
Council has left two Planning Zoning Commissioner vacancies. He has asked and received confirmation
from the following individuals Brian Thackeray and Rob Woodall to serve on the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Council Member Chambers moved to ratify the appointment of Brian Thackery and Rob
Woodall to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission; Council Member E. Erickson
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
Calendared Bills: i
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: NONE
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
1. Ordinance No 1305 Amendment to Ordinance No 884 The Historical Committee
Bylaws — Jed Platt
Discussion
CITY OF REXBURG ORDINANCE NO. 1305
AMENDMENTS TO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE BYLAWS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF REXBURG'S HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE BYLAWS ORDINANCE NO. 884 CONCERNING
SUBSTANTIVE AND NON -SUBSTANTIVE ITEMS; THE FOLLOWING CHANGES
HAVE BEEN MADE: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION III(i) COMMISSION CREATED
APPOINTMET TERMS ADJUSTING NUMBER OF REQUIRED BOARD MEMBERS;
SECTION III(2) AMENDING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION'S
QUALIFICATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
ORDINANCE.
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1305 Amendment to
Ordinance No 884 The Historical Committee Bylaws and consider third read; Council Member
Jonhson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Adjournment 8:30 P.M.
A PROVED: /
,Jerry Merritt mayor
Attest:
Mar'anna Gonzalez, Deputy ity fferk
Those voting nay
none
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