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City Council Minutes —August 7, 2024
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Bryanna Johnson Eric Erickson
Robert Chambers David Reeser
Colin Erickson Mikel Walker
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
6:3o P.M.
Council President Walker said the prayer.
Council Member Johnson led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Chambers, Council Member C. Erickson,
Council E. Erickson, Council Member Reeser, Council President Walker and Mayor Merrill.
Public Comment: Items not on the agenda; limit 3 minutes; issues may be considered for
discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful.
Public Hearing 6:30 P.M.: Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments
amending Ordinance No 130o Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Appropriation. Designated as
Ordinance No 1319 and considered first read if motion passes— Matt Nielson
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments. The proposed
adjustments reduce the budget by $783,300.
Ordinance No. 1319
Amend Ordinance 13oo Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXB URG, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13 o o, THE
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024: APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT HAVE BEEN OR
ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF REXB URG, IDAHO, AND BUDGET REDUCTIONS IN THE
NET SUM OF ($783,300) AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho:
SECTIONI. That ordinance No. 1300, the appropriation ordinance for the
City of Rexburg, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023, and ending September 30,
2024, be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
CITY OF REXBURG
BUDGET AMENDMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2024
FUND
ORIGINAL
AMENDMENT
FINAL
GENERAL
19,082,700
147,600
19,230,300
STREET OPERATIONS
5,408.600
250,000
5,658,600
TABERNACLE OPERATIONS
1,078,800
90.900
1,169.700
EMERGENCY SERVICES -FIRE DEPT
5,562,900
224.400
5,787,3D0
MADISON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
1,157,600
330,200
1,487,800
LEGACY FUGHT MUSEUM
253,800
147,000
400,8D0
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
10,110,100
(3.309,400)
6,800,700
WATER CAPITAL RESERVE
1,260.400
97.500
1,162,900
SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE
2,944,600
(1,807,600)
1.137,000
ROMANCE THEATER
247.500
6T600
315.100
PARK CONSTRUCTION
495,000
25,000
520.ODD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
3,152,900
2,0572300
5,210,200
STREET NEW CONSTRUCTION
2,OB2,500
688,900
2,771,400
GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS
1,309,900
151.000
1.460.900
GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION
19T200
127:600
324,800
SEWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION
2,650,000
1.000,OD0
3,650,000
REXBURG CULTURAL ARTS
250,700
30,200
280,900
FIBER CONSTRUCTION
200,000
1.234.000
1,434,000
ENTREPRENEURIAL FUND
23,600
402.500
426,100
NORTH INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION
3,031,000
(2,931,000)
100,000
COMMUNITY SAFETY LIGHTING
570,000
388,OD0
958,000
NON -AMENDED FUNDS
20381,200
20,781,200
GRAND TOTAL
81,851,000
(783,300)1
81,067,700
Commissioner Mendenhall asked if the county could do their public hearing at the same time.
Mayor Merrill said yes, when they get to the Fee Changes Public Hearing, the county can be included in
that public hearing as the fee changes affect them as well.
Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing.
Council President Walker moved to approve Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments
amending Ordinance No 130o Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Appropriation. Designated as
Ordinance No 131g and considered first read; Council Member Chambers 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 nav
none
Public Hearing 6:30 P.M.: Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Utility Rate
Changes. Designated as Resolution No 2024 - og if motion passes — Matt Nielson
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Utility Rate Changes.
Resolution to Adopt a New Utility Rate Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025
Resolution 2024 - 09
A resolution of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, adopting a new rate schedule for water, sewer, garbage fees.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to maintain the overall quality of life experienced by its constituents;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to collect from all water, sewer, and garbage users an equitable user fee
that reflects their appropriate share of operating costs, depreciation and debt service.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and the Council of the City of Rexburg, effective October 1,
2024, the water, sewer, and garbage fees to be charged shall be as follows:
New Monthly Cost:
Garbage go Gallon Bin Weekly Pickup
go Gallon Bin Every 2nd week Pickup
1.5 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup
2.0 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup
3.0 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup
Water Base Fee for .75" Equivalent & SF i" Meter
(Other Meters to increase proportionately based on factor rating)
Usage Fee per i,000 Gallons over 6,000
Wastewater Base Fee for .75" Equivalent & SF 1" Meter
(Other Meters to increase proportionately based on factor rating)
Usage Fee per i,000 Gallons
Other City Usage Fee per 1,000 Gallon
Out of City Limits 30% Surcharge for Water or Sewer
Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing.
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Council Member E. Erickson moved to approve Fiscal Year 2025 Utility Rate Changes.
Designated as Resolution No 2024 - 09; Council Member C. Erickson 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
Joint Public Hearing 6:30 P.M.: — Presentation of Proposed Fee Changes. Designated as
Resolution No 2024 - 08 if motion passes - Matt Nielson
Mayor Merrill indicated that the proposed fee changes are for City of Rexburg and Madison County
jointly owned venue fees.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the proposed fee changes.
Council Member Johnson asked if recreation was okay with the Main Street Mile fee. Officer
Nielson said yes.
Council Member C. Erickson would like to put wording into the resolution regarding the contract
labor per officer that would allow some flexibility. For example, school events could be negotiated for a
lower rate because the city and the school trade services, but security at businesses could stay at the flat
rate of $77.00 per hour.
Council Member E. Erickson believes that these are maximum fees so anything less can be
negotiated. Finance Officer Nielson indicated that City Council could offer a discount for community
partners. Council Member C. Erickson would like to see a partnership with our community partners
that everyone can be happy with. Police Officers like to help with high school games because it allows
the officers a chance to get to know the kids and the community, so he doesn't want to jeopardize that
by making the fees too high. Council Member E. Erickson is concerned about inviting issues if we open
it up to negotiations. Council Member C. Erickson agrees but feels that our main community
partnerships are different.
Attorney Zollinger explained that it's best not to put that verbiage in the fee's agreement. They have
always worked fees out fairly with our community partners through a quid -pro -quo. We are still going
to charge the school district the $77.00 fee for police security, but in exchange they are giving us $21.00
cash and $56.0o in -kind by letting us use their gyms. That is how we have negotiated over the years, by
considering what they give us and what we give them.
Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing. Commissioner Mendenhall declared their public hearing
open as well.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): None
Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mendenhall closed their public
hearing.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Proposed Fee Changes. Designated as
Resolution No 2024 - 08; Council Member Reeser 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
The County proceeded with their vote and passed the proposed fee changes.
Staff Reports:
A. Finance: -Matt Nielson
Finance Officer Nielson indicated that they are looking for a new employee in the Streets
Department. They found two great candidates. There will be another position in Streets open in
October. He asked the council if they would be okay with offering both candidates a job, one to start
now and the other one to start in September. The Council Members agreed that it would be okay.
i. Discuss and Review Pickleball Options
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Pickleball options.
Finance Officer Nielson indicated there is $370,000 in the budget for pickleball courts. He doesn't
recommend spending all of that. They have been looking at other pickleball surface options to reduce
costs, plus they will continue to apply for grants. Officer Nielson showed the three different options.
ist Option -Courts designed and put out to bid summer of 2024
4 Court Option that included:
Post -Tension Concrete
=Acrylic Surface on Concrete
Fencing
=Lighting 1
,Bid put out and no bids received
■ Worked with Contractor and
received bid after bid close of
approximately $540,000
Staff began exploring other options
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Officer Nielson said they put out a request for bids for the 4-court first option and received no bids.
One contractor came back later with a bid of $540,000, which is way over budget.
2nd Option Explored
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Concrete Surface
- 5" w/rebar 24" on center
Acrylic Surface on Concrete
Fencing
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Officer Nielson showed the end option which is cheaper because it does not include lighting or site
prep. One bid was $266,000. With lights and prep work, it would be about $310 to 350,000.
3 rd Option Explored (Repurpose Smith Park Tennis Courts into Pickle Ball and
work with School District for better rules at existing Community Tennis Courts)
What is a synthetic modular court tile surface?
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Officer Nielson showed the 3ra option, which is to repurpose Smith Park tennis courts using a
synthetic tile surface. St. Anthony just put in a 5-court complex with the tiles from Versa Court.
The Smith Park tennis court will fit 6 pickleball courts. The current surface will need some asphalt work
first to even out the surface and then they would lay the tile. Officer Nielson recommends tearing down
the fence on the south end and extending the asphalt pad about 1.0-12 feet to allow more room.
3 rd O p t i o n Explored (Repurpose Smith Park Tennis Courts into Pickle Ball and
work with School District for better rules at existing community tennis courts)
BYU-1 Courts (Acrylic Finish) similar
Size to our existing tennis court
Smith Tennis Courts are not in
great condition. They do get some
play, but generally not the first
choice to play for Tennis.
Repurposing the courts to pickle
ball allows us to fit 6 courts instead
of building 4 new courts
Officer Nielson explained the pros and cons of synthetic tiles.
Tile Surface (Staff looked at two options with vendors)
One vendor provides a 15-year warranty and life expectancy of 20 plus years
10" square tiles for recreational use (not sanctioned for professional tournaments)
Replace squares as needed
Water can puddle and dry below playing surface (snow does not damage them)
Sun can fade them over time and sharp metal can also damage them
Can also be stolen potentially (we could look to add cameras or lock gates after hours)
Vendors claim they are much better on your joints when playing than concrete
This location is about 90' closer to the nearest dwelling units than the ones at Nature
Park, but trees and shade exist in this court location as well
Officer Nielson explained that we can never do a professional sanctioned tournament on the
synthetic service. Costs for this project would be around $145,000 to $19o,000. Council Member E.
Erickson wondered about the quality. It is commercial grade quality.
Discussion about BYU-I courts.
Council Member E. Erickson likes the lower cost and the location. He has an issue with parking.
The curb and dip there is very deep. The courts will be busy so parking might be a problem. He does like
the idea, though.
Council President Walker likes it because it provides 6 courts instead of 4.
Council Member Johnson thinks that we should ask the pickleball club what they think, but she
also likes the idea.
Attorney Zollinger said the highest -level players in Rexburg don't like the synthetic file courts;
however, the majority of the residents would be happy with these courts.
Council Member C. Erickson likes the idea of repurposing the Smith Park tennis court, but we are
still going to need more quality courts in the future. This is just a small step towards the ultimate goal of
providing better and more courts.
Council President Walker thinks we should move forward. Council Member Johnson would like to
do it quickly. Officer Nielson said they could try to move it forward quickly; however, the asphalt repairs
and addition will take time especially this late in the season.
Mayor's Business:
A. Ratify Parks and Recreation Committee members: Eric Erickson, Eric Isaacson, and
Mark Nygren
Council Member Chambers moved to approve the appointment of Eric Erickson, Eric
Isaacson, and Mark Nygren to the Parks & Recreation Committee; Council Member Johnson
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting a- 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.
Council Member E. Erickson reminded everyone that this committee also oversees trails. Mayor
Merrill said Recreation Director, Jon Lewis, agreed to be the liaison for this committee.
Mayor Merrill reminded everyone that the Footloose play is this weekend. He also said they have
made some improvements at the dog park. They added bark, etc. He also mentioned that he is not
happy with the paint color on the new south Rexburg interchange. It is a yellow/gold color. The state
said it would cost 50,000 to repaint it and it would set them back two weeks. It's graffiti resistant paint.
Fort Hall used the same color on their new overpass. People don't like the mustardy, gold color. He
asked the council their thoughts. The $50,000 to redo it will have to be paid by us if we want it changed.
Mayor Merrill doesn't feel like they did their due diligence to make sure we like the color. We were told
that it would be a tan color. One main wall has been painted so far, but they plan to paint all the walls
and the cement dividers that same color on both interchanges.
Attorney Zollinger suggested leaving what's done as it is to avoid a two -week delay but change the
color for the rest of the walls going forward and then go back later and repaint the yellow wall.
Items for Consideration:
A. Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from
Low and Intermediate Residential to Commercial at approximately 25o N 12th W and 1022 W
Main St #24-00417. Designated as Resolution No 2024 — 10 if motion passes — Alan
Parkinson
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Proposed Comp. Plan Change from
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City Planner Parkinson reviewed the recommendation by Planning & Zoning to amend the
Comprehensive Plan Map at 25o N 12th W and 1022 W Main St. from Low and Intermediate Residential
to Commercial. This is the property just on the west side of Hwy 20, north of Hwy 33/Main Street.
There are two parcels and both the owners both want the zone changed to commercial.
Council President Walker moved to approve Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from
Low and Intermediate Residential to Commercial at approximately 25o N 12th W and 1022 W
Main St #24-00417. Designated as Resolution No 2024 — io if motion passes; Council
Member Chambers seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nav
Council Member Johnson none
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
B. Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve a rezone from Transitional Agriculture (TAG)
and Mixed Use (MU) to Community Business Center (CBC) zone at 25o N 12th W and 1022 W
Main St #24-00418. Designated as Ordinance No 1317 and considered first read if motion
passes — Alan Parkinson
Proposed Rezone from Transitional Agriculture
and Mixed Use to Community Business Center
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City Planner Parkinson reviewed the same property. Owners of both parcels are wanting the zone
change.
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve the rezone from Transitional Agriculture (TAG)
and Mixed Use (MU) to Community Business Center (CBC) zone at 25o N 12th W and 1022 W Main St
#24-00418. Designated as Ordinance No 1317 and considered first read if motion passes; Council
Member Johnson seconded the motion;
Council Member E. Erickson asked about the potential use of the land. City Planner Parkinson said
the owners do have multiple plans but have not said what they are. It will most likely be used for
commercial development, not residential. Council Member E. Erickson asked about the plat that will
come forward and if they would have to approve that. Alan said yes and added that it will take
additional infrastructure which the developers will be responsible for. Council Member E. Erickson is a
little concerned that the commercial zones are spreading in all directions. Mayor Merrill commented
that the developer's ideas could change over time. He also added that having these commercial nodes is
kind of nice because it brings needed amenities closer to the residents. Hwy 33 will need to be widened
eventually by Valley Wide. Council Member Johnson asked about which zone has the most traffic.
Planner Parkinson said mixed use would probably have more traffic. Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ae
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
C. Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve an amendment to the Rexburg Development
Code, Ordinance No 12oo, as it pertains to RV Park permitted uses for CBC, and other
substantive and non -substantive items #23-00958. Designated as Ordinance No 1318 and
considered first read if motion passes — Alan Parkinson
SECTION is AMENDMENT `3.o8.020 Permitted Uses In Commercial
Zones" of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Rental, Short -Term, Transient Living:
a.Campgrounds, RV Campsites & Travel, and Tiny Homes on Wheels —
Conditional Use Permit
City Planner Parkinson reviewed the amendment to the Development Code that would allow tiny
homes on wheels in RV Parks and campgrounds.
Council Member C. Erickson asked if there are fire code regulations on how close they can be.
Planner Parkinson said there are fire regulations that determine how far apart RV's need to be and that
is 12 feet.
Council Member Johnson is concerned about regulating sex offenders who stay in short-term
rentals. Attorney Zollinger said there is no regulations on people living in short term, temporary rentals.
Council Member Reeser moved to approve an amendment to the Rexburg Development
Code, Ordinance No 120o, as it pertains to RV Park permitted uses for CBC, and other
substantive and non -substantive items #23-00958. Designated as Ordinance No 1318 and
considered first read; Council President Walker 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
D. Staff recommendation to approve the City of Rexburg's Title VI Non -Discrimination Policy.
Designated as Resolution No 2024 - ii if motion passes — Stephen Zollinger
RESOLUTTONNUMBER 2024-11
TITLE VI NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYSTATEMENT
The City of Rexburg, hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient" assures that no person shall on the
grounds of race. color. national origin, sex, age, disability, or retaliation as provided by Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law Ioo.259), and subsequent
related acts, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of. or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity. The Recipient further assures every effort will be made
to ensure non-discrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities
are federally funded or not.
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 broadened the scope of Title VI coverage by expanding the
definition of terms 'programs or activities• to include all programs or activities of Federal Aid
recipients. sub -recipients. and contractors/consultants. whether such programs and activities are
federally assisted or not (Public Law Ioo.259 (S.557)March 22,1988.
In the event the Recipient distributes federal aid funds to a sub -recipient, the Recipient will include
Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance.
The Recipient's City Clerk is responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities, preparing
responses and other responsibilities as required by 23 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR) Zoo and 49
CFR 21.
RESOLUTIONNUMBER 2024-12
TITLE VI DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Any person who believes that he or she, individually, as a member of any specific class, or in
connection with any disadvantaged business enterprise. has been subjected to discrimination
prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
199o, Section ,504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Civil Rights Restoration
Act of 1987, as amended, may file a complaint with the City of Rexburg. A complaint may
also be filed by a representative on behalf of such a person. All complaints will be referred to
the City of Rexburg's Title VI Coordinator for review and action.
City Clerk Lovejoy explained that this resolution is required by law to get any federal funding/grants.
It comes from the Federal DOT. Attorney Zollinger said this has been passed annually. There needs to
be a section on the City's website stating these policies. This just formalizes the complaints. Both
resolutions can be passed with one motion.
Council Member E. Erickson moved to approve the City of Rexburg's Title VI Non -
Discrimination Policy, designated as Resolution No 2024 - ii and Title VI Discrimination
Complaint Procedure, designated as Resolution No 2024 - 12; Council Member C.
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.
Calendared Bills:
Those voting nay
none
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. Ordinance No 1316 -Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance —Matt
Nielson
ORDINANCE NO. 1316
FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET APPROPRIATION
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG,
IDAHO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2024, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND APPROPRIATING TO
THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND FUNDS OF THE SAID CITY GOVERNMENT FROM THE
REVENUE DERIVED FROM TAXES LEVIED FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AND ALL OTHER SOURCES, SUCH
SUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO DEFRAY
THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE.
Council Member Chambers moved to approve Ordinance No 1316 — Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Appropriation Ordinance and consider second read; Council Member Reeser 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
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: NONE
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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 July 17, 2024, Meeting
B. Approve Payment of the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the
minutes and city bills; 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.
Mayor Merrill asked if anyone is aware of a bell that we can ring for Constitution Day on September
17th_
Council President Walker asked about the piles of cut wood at Eagle Park that the fire department
cut up. Mayor Merrill said that it will be chipped by Wilcox's starting Monday for $75oo. Part of the
grant that was received for the park cleanup will be used. Anyone who needs the wood can have it.
There are 2 young men that have been hired to spray the weeds.
Mayor Merrill announced that a Culture Training Consultant who did a two-day training with the
police department a while back and is highly recommended, may be coming to do some more training.
Adjournment 8:15 P.M.
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