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City Council Minutes — April 23, 2025
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Bryanna Johnson Eric Erickson
Robert Chambers David Reeser
Colin Erickson Mikel Walker
(208) 359-3020
35 North 1" East
Rexburg, ID 83440
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City Staff:
Spencer Rammell — 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.
Mayor Merrill 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 Member E. Erickson via zoom, Council Member Reeser, and Mayor Merrill
Council President Walker did not attend the meeting.
Presentation: FLOOD 5o Event — Jed Platt
Cultural Arts Director Platt said he is excited to share an event that has been nearly 50 years in the
making. Next year they will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Teton Dam Flood. Many
residents are familiar with the flood or were affected by it or have family history that reflects the event.
They consider the flood an event that helped to shape the communities affected by it and they think it is
worth commemorating.
Cultural Arts Director Platt explained as they considered how to best commemorate the flood.
Their thought was not to have a monument of the disaster, they wanted to concentrate and focus on the
service and how the community came together to work on the recovery after the flood.
Cultural Arts Director Platt gave a presentation of the plans they are working on to commemorate
the Teton Dam Flood Event. He said he has included some general flood facts in the presentation.
vision
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June 2t726 marks the 1&0 atnivefsary of the 1976 Teton Dam
flood In Southeaster klabu As neight"s and friends, firo, will
gather to remember tile 'dam that broke, aril built a community."
The Intent of this commemorative event is not only to reminisce
the many life -clanging experiences of the disaster arid its
lung-lastimj impact, but also to reconnect as a community and
, together to address current neteds.
While showing empathy to survivors arx! acknowledgiN the
schless service of volunteers, our aim is to build and inspire
a nev., generation with a message of unity and resdience—
fxusing on the strength of service and the povrdr of
working tor-pelher.
• The plan was to fill the dam al a rate of one fool
FLOOD FACTS
per day, but heavy runoff in the spring increased the
FLOOD FACTS
rate to 4 feet per day.
• The Teton Dam was constructed from
a The Bureau of Reclamation, who oversaw the
• An evacuation notice was broadcast on
February 1972- November 1975.
bufloe. had never lost a dam in its 74
building of the
the radio, local police officers alerted
• It was an earthen clam- -made of mostly
years of operation.
citizens, and neighbors spread the word via
dirt, rock, and other natural materials,
word-of-mouth and telephone calls.
• The darn's primary
p y purpose irrgation—�
• The first leak was discovered at 7:45 AM on
•Many people didn't believe the dam would
to water farmer's crops and provide water
p
Saturday, June 5, 1916. with the first hole appearing
collapse or create too much damage, and
throughout the area.
at 10:30 AM.
thus they did not evacuate right away or
• The darn itself was 305 feet high.
stayed behind to watch the water come In.
• Mornsion Knudsen of Boise was contracted
• The dam officially breached at 11:57 AM.
to build the darn. They had built over 100
• Approximatelv 80 billion gallons of water
successful dams prior to the building of the
wore released from the darn, as it was
Teton Dam.
atmosl at capacity at (lie time or breakage
Al
The water on the south side of the dam rose
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to nearly 80 feet high.
• It only look about 15 minutes for the waters to reach
Wilford, where most of tie casualties occurred.
• The waters reached Sugar Gty about 1:00 pm, and
Rexburg near 2:30 PM
• Depending on location, walls of water were anywhere
from 10-30 feet high
• 90% of people in these areas lost 99% of their property.
• Blackfoot and Firth were severely n(. vath up to FLOOD FACTS
FLOOD FACTS 4 feet of wale, In some places
• Tne American Falls Dam was able !acoitain the
...;s; people sere sole to evacuate and seek water. almost 100 miles from tv-rere he gam broke • Congress passed a bill of $200 million to
=�! .je at Ricks College in Rexburg, • Tne flood lasted three days. help thevictims of the flood. along with
• Ricks College housed people in the then- pro,, ding HUD houses rent-free for a year.
• 1 people died rsu - 6 from dr�vnirgs. and 9 fromfromempty dorms and fed One survivors of the Rrs
and ather related issues • Most of the towns were rebuilt within a
386,000 meals, year. wanks to government aid and
• Idaho Falls :vas hit Sunday evening, Yath the T`. - countless volunteers
tills a: 'Kano Falls" completely disappearing. y - ir., • The dam has never been rebuilt.
They v:ere able to save their ta,vn by 15 I ; �lr However, today you can visit the site and
sandbagging along the river and saved the V. � view: what remains of the dam
Broadway ordge by digging a trench along the - -4 • The break of the Teton Dam is largely
+vest side w divert me Rvv of water - responsible of :he creation of the Safety
Evaluation cif Existing Dams (SEED)
program. which keeps dams safe and
up-to-date to ins day.
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Cultural Arts Director Platt said they have produced a new documentary called Flood of Memories
and an accompanying book will be released as part of Flood 50. They have worked with committee
representatives from surrounding communities and fully realize that the flood was not a Rexburg
specific event; however, the city has become the stewards of its history. They are looking for how to best
commemorate the anniversary of the Teton Dam Flood and include all the surrounding communities
that were affected. Their vision to reminisce and commemorate this event with each community
affected is a threefold mission to remember, to serve and to connect. There are several ways that they
came up with how to best tell the story through events happening the first week of June 2026.
community partners
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES c? •'�
• City of Rexburg
Museum or Rexburg
Cultural Arts Depart,en;
Recreation Department mac,__
Historic PreservaArea
Chamber
Commission -�-
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• Rexbmg Aria Chamber of Commerce
Sugar City
• 'i.ilford
• St. ,Annony
Fremcn; Ccwn!v
Madison County TOG
• BYU-ioano
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Cultural Arts Director Platt said they have planned walking tours of downtown Rexburg,
identifying evidence of the flood that still exists today. The City of Sugar City will also be hosting
walking tours.
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Teton Dam Site RLbon putting
Cultural Arts Director Platt said they have collaborated with BYU-Idaho Students to develop an
app that allows people to look at pictures of what the city looked like during the flood and what the city
looks like today. There will be some other interactive activities going on during the commemoration
event. A big part of the event will be the ribbon cutting at the dam site. There are some improvements
underway at the site with new signage and a walking trail. A VIP event is planned for the actual June 5th
Anniversary, they will be hosting bus tours that will follow the flood route. They are compiling an audio
recording of narratives from people's flood experiences that will be part of the bus tour experience. The
audio recording will explain the different sites along the way, and they will stop along the route to visit
those sites.
Cultural Arts Director Platt said at the end of the Flood 5o event, they will make a download of the
audio narratives of the people's flood experiences and have them available on the museum's website for
families to be able to take the flood route road trip at another time. Over the last five years, they have
hosted an event called Flood of Memories at the Romance Theater on the anniversary date of the flood
and showed one of the flood films, after which they open some time for people to reminisce and share
stories. Every year they hear new stories that have never been shared before. As people reminisce, they
record them sharing their stories for their family history. They are planning on having exhibits and
displays throughout the downtown. One event that was memorable for people at the time of the flood
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was a gathering at Rick's College where Spencer W. Kimball gave a message of hope. They would like to
culminate with a guest speaker on campus in a fireside event at the end of the week.
Listening Group Gallxrirgs Molacyck: RaIH
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Cultural Arts Director Platt continued to explain the different events that will take place in the first
week of June 2026. They are planning a golf tournament, the traditional Teton Dam Marathon,
followed by a party at Smith Park and a preparedness fair. There will be river floats and a motorcycle
rally starting at the Teton Dam site and end at the American Falls site where the water was contained.
Cultural Arts Director Platt said they are looking for ways for people to be involved, hands on and
express their experience. The museum has a lot of samples of original flood mud, and they have been
boxing up the mud; however, the mud is crumbling. They have invited inspired artists to create works of
art using the mud and display their art pieces at the Flood 5o event. There are a few concepts for a
historic photo exhibit.
Public Art
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Rlrntngined
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Photo E) htbil to volunteers Ramance Theater
Tabemac'e Careens Community Murat FIe 'rns
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FL000 OUR COMIAUNIIY WITH
Cultural Arts Director Platt said they are planning on showing the three flood films on a rotating
basis at the Romance Theater and a live theater production based on the flood stories at the Romance
Theater. He added another centerpiece of Flood 50 is an interactive exhibit, which will be part of the
downtown walking tour.
Cultural Arts Director Platt mentioned service is a big part of this event so their desire is when
people look back 50 years from now, they can say they were part of an epic event. At the time of the
flood, the communities showed up for each other and helped each other, that is one reason they want an
epic service focused event. They are going to invite people to complete 5o activities of service or 50
hours of service in a broader way. The people participating in the service activities can log their service
hours at the museum website.
Repnedltess E-ak
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Cultural Arts Director Platt said they have invited Kirby Heyborne, who has a television program
called Making Good, where he travels the country and focuses on different service projects to help with
the service campaign. Director Platt reviewed the schedule of the events and asked the City Council for
their thoughts and any input.
Cultural Arts Director Platt also mentioned they anticipate the Flood 5o event will bring a lot of
commerce to Rexburg and surrounding areas by hosting the largest volunteer reunion. They are
advertising beyond Rexburg because after the flood, relief efforts came from surrounding states. Their
advertising will say something like "come back to Rexburg and see what you helped preserve." The
marathon and all the other activities will also help draw people to the event. They will begin advertising
this June so people can start making plans to attend the event.
Public Comment: Items not on the agenda; limit of 3 minutes; issues may be considered for
discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful.
William Clements read the John Denver rendition of the poem The Ambulance Down in the
Valley Joseph Malins (i895)
Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed,
Though to walk near its crest was so pleasant,
But over its terrible edge there had slipped,
A duke and full many a peasant.
So the people said something would have to be done,
But their projects did not at all tally.
Some said, "Put a fence around the edge of the cliff,"
Some, "An ambulance down in the valley."
But the cry for the ambulance carried the day,
For it spread through the neighboring city,
A fence may be useful or not, it is true,
But each heart became moved with pity,
For those who slipped over that dangerous cliff;
And the dwellers on highway and alley
Gave pounds and gave pence not to put up a fence,
But an ambulance down in the valley.
Then an old sage remarked, "it's a marvel to me
That people give far more attention
To repairing the results than to stopping the cause,
When they'd much better aim at prevention.
"Let us stop at its source all this hurt," cried he.
"Come, neighbors and friends, let us rally.
If the cliff we will fence, we might almost dispense
With the ambulance down in the valley.
Mr. Clements said for those of you who are having a hard time connecting this poem with LIDs, he
clarified some of the connections. The Cliff is the LID, the fall is an unexpected bill from the city, the
ambulance is the city bond and loans on the property owner and the excessive strategic shifting of costs
to the unlucky city citizens. The fence is using the city funds properly and using other state legislation
more effectively, so there is no excessive tax burden on city citizens.
Isaiah Stanfield said he is against LIDs and does not believe the citizens of Rexburg need to pay for
the beautification projects of the city. If the city can appropriate funds correctly, they will not have to
charge the citizens a bill that they are not expecting or that the citizens desire to pay. A good example of
the failure of LIDs is Park Street. The road is too narrow, and he said he believes there is a lot of damage
to the residents' homes there because of the LID project. It was difficult to recuperate for those
residents. He said it is a bad idea to continue with LIDs.
Isaiah Stanfield added one of the items in the pervious City Council meeting was the City Council and
Mayor's salary raises. He said he does not think it is appropriate for the Mayor and City Council to be
charging the citizens for the city's projects; they should be using tax money to pay for those projects.
Items from Council:
A. Committees: MEN, Cultural Arts, Grants, School Board, MUSIC, MYAB, Emergency Services Board,
Beautification, Trails/Parks &Recreation, Urban Renewal, Airport, Golf Board, ADA Oversight Board,
Historical Preservation Committee, and Legacy Flight Museum
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Council Member Reeser reported the Legacy Flight Museum Board met last week. They discussed
the goals of the museum and the plans for next year. They are debating whether to continue having or
not having the Air Show and how often.
Council Member Chambers reported this morning he attended a meeting with Congressman
Simpson and one of the topics that was addressed was the grant situation from the federal government
to the City of Rexburg. City Grant Writer/Coordinator Flanary did a great job researching the amount of
grant funds the federal government has terminated from the city. The amount of federal grant funds
that have been terminated are 1.16 million dollars and there are 2.6 million dollars on hold.
Congressman Simpson informed them there is no chance of getting back the terminated grants;
however, the grants that are on hold, he is going to try to get those grants back. One of the grants was
for the two -million -dollar reconnecting communities, this grant was for the study that would look at
crossing Highway 20. The study would include looking at three different crossing options over or under
Hwy 20 and drawing up plans for the preferred options.
Council Member Chambers said it is difficult for a city of our size to fund two -million -dollar studies
and obtain plans prepared, not to mention the utilities such as sewer and water. Many of these projects
are beyond the city's reach without federal grants to help.
Council Member Chambers reported the Cultural Arts Department is hosting the Nathan Pacheco
concert at the Tabernacle, it is an Easter celebration and tickets are still available. There is a link to
Nathan Pacheco's website on the city's website to purchase tickets. On April 29th there is a free
Tabernacle Orchestra concert at the Romance Theater.
Council Member Chambers reported that the Urban Renewal Board met to discuss some of their
projects that are in jeopardy in the downtown area due to extreme construction costs. They will be
meeting with the developers to determine if there is any way to salvage some of those redevelopment
projects that included mixed -use, commercial, residential, and retail office space. They are meeting with
the developers tomorrow to try and figure out their next steps.
Council Member Johnson asked if there is anything the City Council could do regarding the federal
grants that were placed on hold. Council Member Chambers replied, besides sending the grant report to
Congressman Simpson there isn't anything else the City Council could do. He was informed by
Congressman Simpson's staff assistant that she would investigate why the grants were place on hold
and get back to the city.
Council Member Johnson said all the City Council members received an email from the City of
Idaho Falls representative asking for help because their funding was cut as well. As for the Trails, Parks,
and Recreation Committee, they will be meeting soon.
Council Member C. Erickson reported the Golf Board met to discuss the new golf season this year;
it started out well. The golf courses faired well through the winter, the greens look good, and the courses
are packed with patrons. The golf season started out great.
Council Member C. Erickson reported the Madison School District has about four and a half weeks
left of the school year. Their end of the school year schedule is packed with a lot of spring sports. There
is a jazz concert on May 1st, Choir Concert on May 71h at 7:30 P.M. and there is an Orchestra Concert on
May 131h at 7:00 P.M... The Madison High School Graduation Ceremony is on May 22nd at the BYU-I
Center starting at 6:0o p.m. They will also be hosting the DARE Graduation on April 281h at the High
School starting at 7:00 P.M.
Council Member E. Erickson reported he has been out of town and has not met with the Parks and
Recreation Departments. He said it is important to note that all the city services are being affected by
the termination of the federal grants. The park and recreation are a part of those services being affected.
The city is going to need to tighten the budget because they have relied on federal money since COVID.
B. Other Reports:
Staff Reports:
A. Finance: —Matt Nielson
i. Financial Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasurer's Expenditure Report. The city is halfway through
the fiscal year. He pointed out the column labeled "spent" on the report. The General Fund is sitting at
about 47%, which is a good percentage because it is an operational fund and does not have a lot of
capital in that fund. The General Fund percentage is an indicator of how the city is trending in terms of
the expenses, which are a little lower than the 50%.
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CITY OF REXBURG
TREASURER'S EXPENDITURE REPORT BY FUND
YEAR-TO-DATE AS OF 3/31/2025 @ 0% OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 )OCT'24 - SEPT'25)
50.0%
Z CASH/
PERSONNEL OPERATIONS OTHER CAPITAL TRANSFER TOTAL REVISED FUND INVESTMENT
EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE BUDGET SPENT BALANCE BALANCE
01
GENERAL
5.58s323
;.553,482
1=6310
232,164
1.564.200
9,085,679
19,226,200
47,3%
5152918 1
b,3c9,762
02
,TRHTOPERATIONS
517,724
258,306
356,508
631,630
0
1.664,172
5,021,400
37.1%
-220,697
-_37,573
03
RECREATION PROGRAMS
22,852
57,220.
4,249
0
0
114,320
317,5DD
36.0%
10,114
3,295
04
TABERNACLE OPERATIONS
47,170
301666
0
92,733
0
170508
1,753,300
9.7%
205,116
230.806
07
P^LICE IM ACT FEE CAPITAL
C
0
0.
210
C
210
75,00C
0.3%
3921430
392,430
08
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0
0
0
i,419
18.000
7.9%
25,657
25,657
�.-71.1 N/EDUCATION
_
0
0
0
0
0
19,400
0,0%
29,342
29,3,2
46,O00
44.4%
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-_2,584
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0
0
0.0%
0
0
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bLDG FUND
=
0
0
0
0
0
1,200,000
010%
178,S13
178,813
17
" =:GE\ICY SERVICES
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709,814
133,902
11
D
3,115,944
5,973,100
52.2%
44298
169,806
18
)DINT FIRE E- .I-NIENT
0
7,000
0
5.1'2
0
12,142
778,800
1.6%
1,594.761
1,556,286
19
MADISON CG �`J7Y FIRE DISTRIC-
..
952
0
4,2i1
620,400
625,563
1,241,000
50.4%
1,452,180
1R56,390
20
FIRE IMPACT FEE CAPITAL
,.
0
0
0
2G.4---D
20A00
42,100
48.5%
21
FIRE DEPAR-%'ENT EMPLOYEE
_
0
C.
0
_
0
3100C
0.0%
_-, -_
27081
22
REVOLVIN _' A^t
C
3,574
0
C
-
3,574
73,500
a.9%
1,539r145
777,431
23
REX81, F._ p_= :.:=ERATIONS
45. 2'
-4.057
1,302
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3C1E85
583,100
13.8�d
6=,317
59,760
24
iEGAC', =- -:---..:2`f
15,987
43E
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16,485
2131600
7.7%
349.576
350,770
25
SARI-.�- '': :"='.-'.. VS
255,c35
S32,374
45-1,252
5151532
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2,053,614
3509,500
5S.3%
3,11o.156
1,595,365
26
WATE=
626,940
738,803
534,94S
79,2=1.
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1,979,931
5,012,200
39.5%
22,343.410
6,864,745
27
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693,289
793,758
587.006
761,6:8
0
2,935,720
i3,518,900
21.7%
35,72 956
7,881550
28
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374,152
14A78
861S98
19,430
^_
584,957
11210,800
46.3%
1,564,503
1,735,748
29
. _ - -- - ,° RMATION SYSTEM
229,927
65,413
0
0
0
296,340
567,200
52.2%
= 2,422
755
30
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C
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0
0
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0
32
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0
0
0
0
0
0
365,000
0.0%
11860,609
1,85016C9
33
STREET1 EEE CAPITAL
.,
0
0
0
0
0
245.000
0.0%
2139913n2
2.3-91380
34
WATER CAP T-_ RESERVE
C
37,356
0
0
0
37,366
111201500
3.3%
3,21e,07.
3.2_4,071
35
SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE
C
2,517
0
0
0
2,517
319291100
0.1%
4,825,642
4,7e 7,651
36
ARTS PROMULGATION
0
0
0
0
2512W
25,2W
105,000
24.0%
191,074
1-91,074
37
PARAMEDIC CARE WILD',A,ND
352,203
48,354
0
76,481
93,000
580,038
11508,100
38.5%
349,550
438,029
3B
PARKS IMPACT FEE CAPITAL
0
Q
0
151OS8
15,000
301G88
11225,000
2.5%
683181i
6841511
39
TRAILS OF MADISON COUNTY
0
0
0
17,624
0
17,624
630,500
2.9%
273,S26
281,993
40
ROMANCE T-IEATER
32,699
35,534
498
38,090
0
105,82I
210,300
50.6%
-40,644
-28528
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PARK CONSTRUCTION
0
0
C
22,249
D
22,249
235,600
7,7%
362,337
362,337`
42
WATER CAPITAL CONSTRUCT
0
0
0
84,649
0
84,649
575,000
14.716
-8=,649
-54,649
43
5TRE=T R?=AIR/RECONSTRUCTION
C
0
0
0
^
0
3,359'000
0,0%
3.945,035
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..
0
0
190,774
0
190,774
4,115,000
4.6%
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47
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3,030
101950
0
0
27,853
62,400
44.6%
9,872
:.1.5
CASH/
PERSONNEL OPERATIONS OTHER CAPITAL TRANSFER TOTAL REVISED FUND INVESTMENT
R FUND EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE BUDGET SPENT BALANCE BALANCE
48
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION
_ 0
=
4,-.;
717,400
0.74{
49
AIRPORT RELOCATION RESERVE
0
..
0
45AC
0.0%
1, 121,43_
_._'-J::
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GOLF COURSE_ OPERATIONS
23c.1= 177,686
301504
296,070
`-.:; -
794,684
116411500
48.4%
104,335
_: -.:
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GOLF COURSE DEBT SERVICE
- 16,240
0
0
-
1612.10
227,500
7.1%
109,361---
52
SEWER CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
n 0
0
561500
-
56,5C0
2,650,00C'
2.1%
69S,142
7,._.=.- _
53-58
UD CC:N STRI;CTION FUNDS
- 29S
0
'_09,280
_
10.9,578
3,995,200
2.7%
-109,578--
59-79
LID DEBT 5E3VICE FUNDS
. 0
0
0
-
-
941,100
0.0%
-1,811,436
81
REXBUR6 CULTURAL ARTS
a.[-" 58,411
252
_
107,370
a70,200
39.7%
9,548
_-.--_
82
FIBER CONSTRUCTION
- Q
0
29Z7G2
_
292,702
200,000
146.4%
-'65197
83
ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS
_ 25,568
0
0
25,563
35,000
73.1%
36.269
--.-:-
84
N- INTE±C!;ANGE CONSTRUQION
. 0.
0
325
0
325
2,931=
0.0%
-325
-�_-
:-
-AV iAFETYLIGHTING
26,556
0
0
.z
26,556
520,600
4.3%
Z,7,'_9D
:ERATING
- 55S34
0
0
501400
56,984
123,30C
0.0%
S^,Q33
__...
- -: 'SOT-4 A COP
17,090
0
0
0
17,090
18,200
93.9%
47 d06
47AC6
',19LILANCE CAPITAL REPLICEMP.-
_ 0
Q
0
0
0
440,000
0.0%
437.S18
437,818
94
=.EX6ORG ARTS COUNCILTRUST
_ 0
0
Q
0
1 0
G.O i
0
95
CITY SDIc3 FOUNDATION
0
0
L597
',59i
5,10C
31.3r.
5,144
TOTAL S11,491,893 $5,669,734 $2,444,676 S3,576,940 S2.444,197 $25,627,441 $93,003,200 27.6% $93.293370 5S0,764,918
Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed supportng records of the above Financial statomenL
Tnfs es ,rl can ee feund or. au7 We[. ite et v.vrn.rexbura.ora finance Paoe: financial -reports
Finance Officer Nielson reported he is preparing a six month forecast for the upcoming budget
meetings. There are a few departments that are forcasted to be a little over budget. He said he has
contacted these departments and asked them to tighten their budget so that they come in under budget
by the end of the fiscal year. The Sanitation Fund is a little high at 58% because of the shop building.
The over all spent is at about 27.6%.
Finance Officer Nielson explained he forecast worst case scenario as if that department is going to
buy everything that is in the budget; however, history indicates the departments do not always purchase
everything budgeted. The departments that are going to have the most difficult time staying within
budget are police and fire. These two departments are trending higher.
Council Member C. Erickson re-emphasized what Council Member E. Erickson said regarding
tightening up the city budget and being more conservative.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment report. He said he is trying to reinvest in
the two -to -three-year period to lock in those higher interest rate returns; however, it is becoming more
difficult particularly in water and sewer because there are a lot of capital projects over the next few
years. He added he is having to look at the city's liquidity needs and having to time those investments so
that money is available for those big projects.
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CITY OF REXBURG
FY 2025
CASH & INVESTMENT
BALANCE REPORT
"'e of Total
BALANCE
Portfolio
AS OF
CASH 8 INVESTMENTS
RaietYietd
< 1 YEAR
1.2 Yeats
2-3 Years
3-4 Year
4-5 Years
> 5 YEARS
3!31;2025
Cash On Hand
NA
3,060
0.01%
3,0ec
Zions Bank General Checking
NA
628,037
1.24%
628,037
Zions Bank Payroll Checking
NA
20,000
0.04%
20,000
Zions Bank Collateralized Acct
0.20%
1,000.083
1.97%
1.000.083
Key Bank Checking (RLF)
0.01%
5,606
0.01%
5606
Wells Fargo Drug Fund Checking
0.01%
13,123
0.03%
13.133
YJells Fargo Fire D-strict Banking
0.03%
567.610
IA2%
5137.610
Bank of Commerce Legacy FM
0.10%
208,383
041%
208.382
Total Cash Accounts
2.445.913
4.92%
2,445.913
Bank of Commerce Bank CD
4.21%
256,090
050%
256,090
vvestmark CD
5.08%
276,985
055%
276985
Beehive Credit Union CO
2.48%
250,153
0.49%
250.153
Frontier CU CD
4.73%
767,50E
151%
767,505
Idaho Central Credit Union CD
4.09%
250 025
0.49%
250,025
Mountain America Credit Union
4,89%
238.883
0.47%
236,883
Citizens Community Bank
4.50%
249,671
0.49%
249,671
waFd Bank
5.10%
250,000
0.49%
250,000
Clty Golf Cart CD - Internal
3.00%
107,558
0.21%
107.558
Total Certificate of Deuosit Investments
2.537.313
107.556
5,21%
2.644.871
Moreton Asset Management
4.45%
4.968,601
5 927 251
2.335.166
1,250,927
238,821
29.00%
14.720,768
Lons Bank Capital Advisors
4.44%
3,316.282
1,187 087
454,626
752,611
11.25%
5.710.606
TV[ - Bond lnvesirment
3.64%
2,085,354
3,013591
2339,686
3.115,318
2.161,648
25.05%
12,715,575
TVI • Bond Investment • Fire District
4.80%
341,937
310,781
1.29%
652,719
Stale LGIP--City
4.39%
10.691.403
97,0915
21.25%
10,786,499
State LGIP--Fire District
4.39%
15280
139
0.03%
15,419
Slate LCIP--RLF
4.39%
736,525
6 689
1,46%
743 214
Total Manacled Investments
22,165.582
10.542.615
5,129.458
5.118,875
2.400.271
0 89.33%
45,346.800
Real Estate Investments IStreels,
NA
327.334
0.64%
327.334
Total Real Estate Investments
327.334
0.64�e
327.334
GRAND TOTAL
27.466.142
10.542.615
5.129,458
5.226.433
2.400,271
0 1WP
50.764.918
1, OF TOTAL PORTFOLIO
54,1°,
20.84e
10.100
10.3°i
4.71,
0.0`b 1009
Finance Officer Nielson mentioned Real Estate Investments (Streets) is going to close at the end of
this month in fact he is going to sign for that investment tomorrow. This investment was the one over
by Second East also known as the Squires property. In the books the investment is shown at $327,334,
it is actually going to close at about $78o,000. The Real Estate Investments (Streets) funds will come
off the investment report and go back to the cash to basically help streets which is a significant amount
of funds for the street fund.
B. Public Works: — Keith Davidson
1. Surplus Burley Wheel Kit in the Recreation Department - Action Item
Public Works Director Davidson reported that the Recreation Department is wanting to surplus
the burley wheel kit. The Burley stroller trailers are used out at the golf course for skiing, there is a ski
lit that goes on the stroller; therefore, the wheel kits are not needed.
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve the Surplus of the Burley Wheel Kit;
Council Member Johnson 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
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
2. Set public hearing on May 21, 2025, to surplus the Old Pump House Property located at 195 E
1st S - Action Item
Public Works Director Davidson recommended setting a public hearing on May 21, 2025, to
surplus the property located at 195 E ist S, the old well house. The well house was being utilized as a city
maintenance building.
Mayor Merrill explained the building is old with crumbling mortars and quite a bit of work that needs
to be done to repair the building.
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Council Member Reeser moved to approve to Set the Public Hearing on May 21, 2025, to
surplus the property located at 195 E ist S; 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
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
3. Bid Approval for Local Improvement District 54 (LID 54) - Action Item
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the three bids received for Local Improvement District
54 (LID 54)•
Bid Tab
Project: LID 54
April 22, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY NAME:
BID AMOUNT:
KNIFE RIVER CORP.
$3,588,888.00
EDSTROM CONSTRUCTION
$3,695,303.00
HK CONTRACTORS
$3,297,102.00
Public Works Director Davidson explained the bids received were lower than the city engineer's
estimates; however, the miscellaneous properties included in LID 54 came in higher because those
properties are in a unique location. He said he has contacted the miscellaneous property owners to let
them know and hopefully they can find a different contractor that would charge less to complete the
work. As for the rest of the properties included in LID 54, there is a significant reduction in those costs.
The sidewalk costs came in lower than the amounts the city engineers originally estimated.
Council Member Johnson said she is thankful that the bids came in lower than the estimated costs;
however, she is going to vote no to LIDs for the reasons she has previously stated.
Council Member Reeser questioned the difference between the miscellaneous properties and the
other properties included in LID 54. Public Works Director Davidson replied the miscellaneous
properties are properties that changed hands and do not have sidewalks. Director Davidson said the
property owners are notified with a fair amount of time that they need to install sidewalks on their
property. When the property owners do not comply with installing sidewalks then they are included in
an LID.
Public Works Director Davidson mentioned the realtors are to explain the property does not have
a sidewalk and city code requires a sidewalk be installed so the buyer can negotiate the price of the
home to include the costs of the sidewalk. The miscellaneous properties included in LID 54 are spread
throughout the community; therefore, the contractor is not obtaining the scale of the project which
causes the costs to be higher.
Discussion regarding the amount of sidewalk needed in a section of Andrew's Place. Public Works
Director Davidson said he contacted the property owner and discussed the possibility of postponing the
installation of the sidewalk to include on a future LID.
Council Member C. Erickson asked Public Works Director Davidson if other property owners
included in LID 54 have contacted him since the last City Council meeting. Public Works Director
Davidson replied, a couple of property owners have contacted him since the last City Council Meeting.
The son of Mary Flud, whose property is included in LID 54, contacted him about a letter that stated
they would not have to install curb and gutter on the north and south side of their property; however,
they completed a lot of research and determined it was only reflecting the north and south side of 7t"
South for the curb and gutter. The letter did not reflect anything about the west side of their property.
Council Member Johnson wondered if piecemealing the miscellaneous properties included in LID
54 is the most effective way of installing sidewalk because it is expensive. Public Works Director
Davidson explained that including miscellaneous properties in LIDs is the only recourse the city can use
to ensure property owners install sidewalks on their properties. The miscellaneous property on an LID
is not the cheapest option; however, unless the City Council is not going to require sidewalks or the
maintenance of the sidewalks until. the city reconstructs the road then an LID is the only other option.
Council Member C. Erickson said there is a section of property along Pioneer Road without
sidewalks and there are a lot of kids walking on that side of the road. He would prefer to have large
sections of property without sidewalks to be included in an LID instead of only completing smaller
sections throughout the city. Public Works Director Davidson replied, the City Council has the option to
authorize city staff to include those large sections of property without sidewalks on an LID.
Mayor Merrill mentioned a study group is being formed to investigate alternatives to LIDs whether
those alternatives would include bond measures. He said he was made aware the City of Idaho Falls
sent their residents a letter regarding the replacement of 40 feet of curb and gutter and the property
owner's costs would be $3,500. The City of Idaho Falls may not have LIDs; however, the property
owner still pays for the improvements in front of their property and a financing mechanism is not
available.
Mayor Merrill said the City Council has passed several items that are in the property owners' favor
including: the LID financing option with a lowered interest rate and the city's full participation in the
costs of replacing curb and gutter. 'The bids also came in lower than the estimated costs.
Public Works Director Davidson expressed his thoughts about the study group Mayor Merrill is
bringing together to investigate an LID alternative. He said he would give the group background
information about the first City Council Meeting and subsequential meetings pertaining to LIDs. He
would then help educate the group where the street funds come from and work through the budget. A
City Council Member's representation on the committee would be beneficial.
Council Member Chambers moved to approve the low bid of $3,297,102.00 from HK
Contractors for Local Improvement District 54 (LID 54); Council Member C. Erickson
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson
Mayor's Report/Business:
A. Proclamation 2025 — 04 April as Fair Housing Month - Action Item
Council Member Chambers read Proclamation 2025 — 04 April as Fair Housing Month.
PROCLAMATION
No. 2025-04
April as Fair Housing Month
WHEREAS, April 2025 marks the 57th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1968, commonly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Human Rights Commission Act has prohibited discrimination in housing since
1969; and
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WHEREAS, equal opportunity for all -regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or
national origin -is a fundamental goal of our nation, state and city; and
WHEREAS, equal access to housing is an important component of this goal -as fundamental as the right
to equal education and employment; and
WHEREAS, housing is a critical component of family and community health and stability and
WHEREAS, housing choice impacts our children's access to education, our ability to seek and retain
employment options, the cultural benefits we enjoy, the extent of our exposure to crime and drugs, and the quality
of health care we receive in emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the laws of this nation and our state seek to ensure such equality of choice for all
transactions involving housing; and
WHEREAS, ongoing education, outreach and monitoring are key to raising awareness of fair housing
principles, practices, rights and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, only through continued cooperation, commitment and support of all Idahoans can barriers
to fair housing be removed;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry Merrill, Mayor of Rexburg, do hereby proclaim April 2025 to be
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the City of Rexburg, Idaho.
ADOPTED by the City of Rexburg, State of Idaho, on this _ day of 12025.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the City of Rexburg to be affixed this
23''d day of April of the year of our Lord two thousand
twenty-five.
APPROVED
%
erry rrill,�Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council Member C. Erickson moved to ratify Proclamation 2025 — 04 April as Fair
Housing Month; 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
The motion carried.
Items for Consideration: NONE
Calendared Bills: -
Those voting nay
none
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. Ordinance No 1330 Creation of Local Improvement District 54 (LID 54) — Keith
Davidson Action Item
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 54 CREATION ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 1330
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, CREATING LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 54; DESCRIBING AND SETTING FORTH THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE THEREIN; APPOINTING AN ENGINEER TO PREPARE
THE NECESSARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WORK; AUTHORIZING
THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR SAID WORK AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SAID
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
DISTRICT BENEFITi'ED THEREBY AND THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS AND
WARRANTS; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1330 the Creation of
Local Improvement District 54 (LID 54) and consider second read; Council Member Reeser
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
1. Ordinance No 1329 Rezone at 238 & 243 Ella Lane from Medium Density
Residential 1 (MDR1) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) #25-00039 — Alan
Parkinson - Action Item
Discussion:
ORDINANCE NO. 1329
Rezone 238 & 243 Ella Ln from Medium Density Residential i (MDRi) to Medium
Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON
COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING
WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Proposed Rezone from
Medium Density Residential 1 to Medium Density Residential 2
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Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 1329 Rezone 238 & 243
Ella Ln from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
and consider third 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
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
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 March 25th, April end and iith, 2025, Meetings - Action Item
B. Approve Payment of the City of Rexburg Bills - Action Item
Council Member Chambers moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the
minutes and city bills; Council Member Reeser seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nab
Council Member Johnson none
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
The motion carried.
Discussion regarding joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Meeting on May 8th, 2025.
Adjournment 7:26 P.M.
Attest:
�1 u (i'I
MarVanna Gonzalez, D puty City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Je?"errjil,Mayor
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