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September 20, 2006
Mayor Shawn Larsen
Council Members:
Donna Benfield – Council President
Farrell Young Christopher Mann
Rex Erickson Randy Schwendiman
Bart Stevens
City Staff:
Stephen Zollinger — City Attorney
Richard Horner – Finance Officer
John Millar — Public Works Director
Val Christensen – Building Official
Vacant — Planning & Zoning Administrator
Blair Kay — City Clerk
Celeste Beattie – Deputy City Clerk
6:00 P.M. – Work Meeting
Mayor Larsen discussed the upcoming calendar
9/21/06 – 6:00 p.m. meeting with the county
9/26/06 – 4:00 p.m. MYAB Pride Days at Porter Park
9/27/06 – 7:00 p.m. Stephen R. Covey presentation
10/2/06 – 5:00 p.m. Domestic Violence Proclamation signing by the Christmas tree.
Council Member Mann will attend the meeting.
10/5/06 – 7:00 a.m. City Council meeting
10/14/06 – Chamber of Commerce Centennial Ball
10/18/06 – City Council. No work meeting. Start of Rexburg 101 again.
11/1/06 – City Council meeting
11/10/06 – 9:00 a.m. City Council 201 (all day). Mayor Larsen and Council Member
Benfield will make an agenda.
11/15/06 – City Council meeting
12/1/06 – City Officials Academy
12/5/06-12/9 – National League of Cities in Reno, Nevada
Madison County passed a resolution increasing tipping fees at the Transfer Station.
City Council discussed minutes from a special Sugar City Council meeting on September 15,
2006, concerning the annexation of property in Rexburg’s Impact Area. Judge Moss gave
Sugar City 10 days to comply with requirements for a judicial review.
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Executive Session: – Pursuant to State Statute 67-2345
Council Member Stevens moved to go into executive session; Council Member Erickson
seconded the motion; Mayor Larsen called for a roll call vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Donna Benfield NONE
Farrell Young
Christopher Mann
Rex Erickson
Bart Stevens
The motion carried.
Executive Session 6:30 P.M.
Executive Session ended 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. – Pledge to the Flag
Roll Call of Council Members: Council Member Schwendiman asked to be excused. All
other City Council Members were present.
Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items which require formal
City Council action, however they are typically routine or not of great controversy.
Individual Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from
the consent calendar for discussion in greater detail. Explanatory information is
included in the City Council’s agenda packet regarding these items.
A. Minutes from September 06, and September 13, 2006 meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Erickson moved to approve the Consent Calendar; Council Member
Benfield seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
Public Comment: on issues not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes)
Doug Stutz of 162 K Street – Commented that Eagle Park is not in good repair. He
requested City Council or Mayor Larsen comment on what the plan is for the Eagle Park.
Mayor Larsen commented that it is an ongoing project through Eagle Scout projects and
service projects. The city has never allocated fund to that project, the park has developed
over time through service projects. The city did put water lines in to each camp site. The
goal of City Council and the Trails of Madison County Committee is to raise the necessary
funds through the Great Spud Race for the Eagle Park. There is always the option money
could be allocated in future budgets. There is a Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
available where the city can match up to $5,000.
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No other public comments.
Presentations: NONE
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2006:
A. Council Member Chris Mann
Parks & Recreation· Museum Committee· Romance Theatre Committee
Council Member Mann – The Parks and Recreation Committee met last Thursday and
talked about the carousel and the budget. They would like to fix up and repair the carousel
with money that has already been budgeted. They have put together a list of 17 items they
would like to see effect the carousel (Mayor Larsen requested a copy of the 17 item list.)
The Museum Committee will meet September 21, 2006. Mayor Larsen suggested bringing
up Eagle Park to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Council Member Mann commented to Doug Stutz the city is putting together a master
plan for all city parks and recreation programs for the next ten years. Now would be a good
time to include money for Eagle Park in the 10 year plan.
B. Council Member Donna Benfield
Beautification Committee· Police Department
Council Member Benfield – Deferred to Glenn Crawford and Gerald Griffin to make
their suggestions.
C. Council Member Rex Erickson
Airport Board· Planning & Zoning
Council Member Erickson said the Chairman of the Airport Board, Warren Smith, is very
sick. There hasn’t been an Airport Board meeting recently. Planning and Zoning issues will
be mentioned later in the meeting.
Mayor Larsen advised an offer has been made to Gary Likeness for the new Planning and
Zoning Administrator and Gary has accepted the position. He is currently the Planning and
Zoning Administrator in Lincoln City, Oregon. He will be here the first part of November.
Mayor Larsen would like a motion to ratify the appointment of Gary Likeness to the
position of Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Council Member Erickson moved to ratify the appointment Gary Likeness to the
Planning and Zoning Administrator position; Council Member Benfield seconded the
motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
D. Council Member Randy Schwendiman
Golf Board· Traffic & Safety· Emergency Services Board
Council Member Schwendiman was excused.
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F. Council Member Farrell Young
Tabernacle Committee· Rexburg Arts Council
Council Member Young thanked the Committee for accepting the new fee schedule. The
report on the Tabernacle is mostly a series of questions. He was asked about the handicap
ramp on the south side of the building. They submitted a request for new windows and
window frames for the entire building. A second request was asked to move the fire engine
to a new location. A third request to have a new sign for the Tabernacle matching the signs
at the entrance to the city and on the city parks was submitted.
Mayor Larsen responded that the handicap ramp has been put on hold so it doesn’t mar
the look of the building. The signage is in the works. The fire truck has been moved;
however, the building has not been relocated. The fire truck is at the Legacy Flight Museum.
The museum is willing to take the building, but moving the building will be difficult. The
city will speak with John Bagley for help in moving the building. The Legacy Flight Museum
is agreeable to house both the truck and building so it is now up to the city to move the
building. The request for new windows has not been budgeted.
G. Council Member Bart Stevens
Trails of Madison County· IBC Committee
Council Member Stevens – Nothing to report.
Winston Dyer (Advocate and Chief Troubleshooter for the bike path project) reported on
the bike path. ITD doesn’t feel they have the money to fund the bike path right now. The
bike path will be funded in fiscal 2007. The project will be bid in October 2006 and should
be started next spring.
Council Member Erickson asked if there was enough money. Winston Dyer said the
money in the grant to build bridges, etc., needed to build the bike path is sufficient to take
care of all the needs for the project. Each city agreed to put up some money for that project
as well. The last part of the project is going up for bid. Mayor Larsen wanted to recognize
Winston Dyer’s help in getting the grant for the bike path.
Council Member Stevens asked about the tennis courts. Mayor Larsen said it is up to the
school board. The Urban Renewal Agency gave $100,000 towards the tennis courts on high
school property.
Public Works Director Millar said the city would put water and a drinking fountain into
the project. The school board wanted to place lights for the tennis courts. Mayor Larsen
wanted to make sure the lighting didn’t affect the adjoining neighbors.
Council Member Erickson said the city agreed to give money if the school handled the
project on their own. The school gave it to the Madison Education Foundation. The city
may need to re-think doing more than the drinking fountain and the lights. The school
needs to show good faith. Council Member Young asked who will pay the power bill.
Mayor Larsen said Urban Renewal gave $100,000 so the city hasn’t put any money into the
project.
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Paul Prue at 427 East Terra Vista says one tower should easily light four tennis courts. He
did not think their needed to be four lights. He has a degree in electrical engineering. He
thinks a study needs to be done to clarify how much lighting is needed.
Mayor Larsen stated that at this point the City Council should pursue this item.
Council Member Mann expressed concern. He wants to make sure they are built right
because the city will have to maintain them. Public Works Director Millar is watching over
the project. Council Member Erickson says HK has done an excellent job.
Public Works Director Millar said they are getting the trails ready for paving, but was
unsure if it will get paved this fall because crews are swamped.
Council Member Young wondered if the wattage on the lights can be changed. Public
Works Director Millar said the wattage can be changed.
H. Mayor Larsen Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board· Legacy Flight Museum
Mayor Larsen reported the Main Street Advisory Board met earlier this evening. They will
be sponsoring Rexburg Pride days which will be held next Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
or until dark.
Public Hearings: NONE
New Business:
A.Romance Theatre Budget discussion – Joanna Carter
Joanna Carter asked for approval to do several projects. She said they are doing Upper
Valley Idol, a mock-up of American Idol. There will be a black tie dinner by Jeff Hamblin
and his senior students from BYU-Idaho. Joanna Carter wants approval for the dinner from
City Council. Council Member Benfield was not sure what needs to be approved. Joanna
Carter wants to know what the City Council wants from the Parks and Recreation
Committee. She confirmed the dinner does not have a location yet. Council Member
Stevens appreciated the committee’s efforts. Joanna Carter wants a playbill for the Romance
Theatre so people know of upcoming events. The committee will promote events and get
sponsors so they will seek advertising.
Mayor Larsen likes the idea of having a playbill. The Mayor would like a committee to
bring in a design to show the City Council. Joanna Carter said Ben Eaton will be used to
design the playbill.
Joanna Carter said the playbills would be given out at city sponsored events. Council
Member Benfield asked how much it would cost to print 5,000 playbills. Joanna Carter said
that the committee would sell the advertisements at around $500.00 a page or split the cost
between businesses that share a page. A quarter of the price would go towards designing and
printing.
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Council Member Young asked what decision had been made about changing the name of
the Westwood to the Romance Theatre. Joanna Carter said last time we were here we talked
about the fundraiser for the commemorative naming rights. We decided to leave that option
open for a period of 3-4 years for some one to step up and purchase that right. Right now it
says the Westwood on the signage and that is the name we have been using because the
people are familiar with that name. The grant that is involved with this effort requires you to
be “established”. If we end up getting those grants after a few years showing that we are
serious, we would change the name of the Westwood to the Romance Theatre at that time.
Council Member Erickson asked if there was a working relationship with the newspaper
so the committee can print upcoming events in the newspaper. Joanna Carter said the paper
will print articles, but do charge to put advertisements in the Standard Journal. Joanna
Carter wants to make playbill so they can draw from the funds paid by sponsors to be in the
playbill.
Council Member Young wants the city to work on getting a relationship with the paper so
the city can get cheaper advertising in the newspaper. There are different prices for non-
profit organizations. Council Member Benfield said the chamber gets one for one as a
nonprofit organization.
B.Preliminary Plat – Canyon View Estates
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Winston Dyer of The Dyer Group at 310 N 2 East said this plat went through Planning
and Zoning on September 7, 2006. Winston Dyer, the authorized representative of Valeo
Management, presented the plat on the overhead screen. Kerry Schneider is the developer
and is present. Winston Dyer discussed plans for the plat. Winston showed a layout of the
subdivision that has been platted, a 36 lot subdivision on 17 acres that will be located
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between Shoshone and Millhollow Streets in the area of 5 South.
Public Works Director Millar said the infrastructure is in place to supply the subdivision
with water and sewer. It is zoned at LDR1. There are a couple of concerns at the Planning
and Zoning level, the primary concern is hydrant location. Public Works is concerned about
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Shoshone Ave because the eventual goal is to have Shoshone extend all the way to 7 South.
Provisions have been made to compensate Shoshone Ave. The developer is willing to do
their part to help maintain Millhollow Road and to make sure it is the correct width.
Winston Dyer discussed the logistics of plat. Council Member Stevens liked the 90 degree
angle and wants to make sure there is adequate storm catch within the subdivision. Winston
said that has been taken into account.
Council Member Benfield questioned whether or not Shoshone would be just as wide
throughout the subdivision. Winston Dyer said yes. Council Member Young wanted to
know if Shoshone had to make the “jog” around Richard Smith’s old house. Public Works
Director Millar said it had to go around the house, it can’t’ go through. Council Member
Erickson wanted to make sure the roads were wide enough. Mayor Larsen asked about the
lighting of the subdivision.
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Winston Dyer said they would focus on that during the design stage. Council Member
Young commented that City Council was given the final plat. Winston Dyer thought he
would give the City Council the best version of the plat, but was only asking the City Council
to approve the preliminary plat. The final plat will be discussed and approved tomorrow at
Planning and Zoning.
Council Member Stevens moved to approve the preliminary plat of Canyon View Estates.
Council Member Young seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion
carried.
C.Preliminary Plat – Sky Meadows
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Winston Dyer of The Dyer Group at 310 N 2 East. is the authorized representative of
Vista Funding. He showed the proposed subdivision of 86 lots on 40 acres. The property is
zoned LDR1. Winston reviewed the plat on the overhead screen. Winston discussed the
plan for Sky Meadows Subdivision. The developers are working to make sure there will be
adequate drainage for water and sewer. Council Member Young asked if any consideration
was given to any parks in that area. Winston said a development to the north has discussed
putting in a trail and pathway system. The subdivision falls short of the mandatory number
of lots where it is required to make a park, but developers are willing to cooperate with the
city in a joint venture if it would be profitable to the city.
Council Member Mann asked if there are concerns about flooding and pumping water.
Public Works Director Millar has concerns and he enumerated them in his review of the
plat. Winston Dyer discussed the developer’s ideas for drainage. Council Member Erickson
is concerned about the Sky Meadows area. What is in place to pump the water and sewer?
Winston Dyer said there would be a waste water pumping station in the very lowest part of
the area. The pumping station would be paid for by five or more developers. The pumping
station must be in place before the developers go ahead with their developments. Council
Member Mann asked if this area is in the city limits or in the county. It is in city limits.
Mayor Larsen had concerns about the number of people being put in this area without a
park area on the east side of town. He was concerned for the lack of any recreational area
on this side of town. Mayor Larsen would like parks to be a part of the comprehensive plan
for the city. He wants a plan made for the location of city parks. Winston Dyer discussed
the right-of-way issues. The lots will not be accessible from Poleline Road.
Council Member Erickson made the motion to approve the preliminary plat with staff
analysis attached, and watched very carefully by the staff with regard to sewer and drainage.
Council Member Stevens seconded the motion; Mayor Larsen asked Council Member
Erickson why Marianne Mounts opposed the plat. Council Member Erickson didn’t know
why she opposed the plat. He said it was more personal than factually based. Council
Member Mann was very concerned about several issues. Is this area where Rexburg wants
to grow? He thinks there are several issues that still need to be reviewed and discussed. All
voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
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D.Main Street Trees update
Glenn Crawford (chairman of Beautification Committee) and Gerald Griffin (Vice
Chairman) discussed the trees on Main Street. The trees were discussed at the last
Beautification Committee meeting. Business owners are concerned their signs are being
covered by the trees. The Beautification Committee wants to defer to Keola’s expertise in
that area. The idea was to plant trees that are more transparent and foliage that does not
require too much maintenance. The Beautification Committee wants to plant trees that are
more appropriate and not too tall. They want the new trees to accommodate the Christmas
tree lights. The Beautification Committee wants to have new groupings of trees, but they
don’t want to begin this year. It is a critical time to plant trees.
Mayor Larsen stated Keola gave the Mayor information on trees that are available right
now. A supplier said if they had a year and the number of trees to order, they could get the
trees (Sunburst Honey Locust.)
Craig Rindlisbacher made a map of the trees on Main Street. Mayor Larsen wants to
replace the trees that have been taken down already. Keola talked to a nursery in Burley that
said they could get nine replacement trees here this year.
Gerald Griffin was concerned about the public’s perception to the disappearing trees.
Mayor Larsen asked the Beautification Committee to write an article for the city newsletter.
Gerald Griffin described the plan for the new trees on Main Street to get rid of the
“lollipop” look on Main Street. Gerald explained it is important to have varying levels when
landscaping.
Council Member Erickson commented the city is doing a disservice to the businesses on
Main Street because of the trees, but he doesn’t want to shock the citizens. Mayor Larsen
gave prices of the new trees, about $100 per tree. Council Member Erickson liked the idea
of getting all new trees. Council Member Mann wanted to focus on the cost of removing
the trees. Glenn Crawford mentioned Keola’s concern about the time of year. It may be
too late to replace all the trees.
Council Member Stevens likes the idea of doing all the trees at the same time. Council
Member Young was in favor as well. Both think something should be done this fall. The
Beautification Committee will take another look at the issue and come up with a plan.
E.Highway corridor signage discussion – Val Christensen
Val Christensen made a presentation to the City Council. Businesses are concerned that
they can’t get people into town because of signage issues. Val Christensen had a PowerPoint
presentation that discussed current laws in place and proposed changes. The maximum sign
size is 200 square feet depending on the size of your lot and a height limit of 24 feet high.
The proposed change would be to request a height of 40 feet and double the 80-200 square
feet sign size within the Hwy corridor. The highway corridor is within 1,000 feet of the
highway (specifically Highway 20).
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Mayor Larsen would like this to go to the Planning and Zoning Commission to be
addressed. Council Member Mann also thinks it needs to be addressed and he is in favor of
the changes. Council Member Stevens had a question about older billboards. Those
billboards were grandfathered in. The new signs ordinances do not allow billboards because
they are too big; however, new billboards will not be allowed in the county. Mayor Larsen
doesn’t want a lot of big tall signs just because businesses request them. Council Member
Benfield thinks 24 foot signage is not sufficient. Council Members Benfield and Council
Member Mann agree that the City Council needs to address this issue in the corridor only.
Mayor Larsen told Winston Dyer that he wants the Planning and Zoning Commission to
consider changing the development code so taller signs. These signs can be put in place
along the highway corridor. Council Member Mann thinks City Council should look at
Idaho Falls’ and St. Anthony’s signage in the highway corridor. Rexburg can be on the same
playing field.
Council Member Benfield thinks the 24 foot sign is not adequate in the highway corridor.
She recommended a 40 foot signage height limit in the highway corridor.
Mayor Larsen has concerns. He doesn’t want every business to be able to do this. There
should be limitation. Mayor Larsen would like the Planning and Zoning Commission to
come up with a proposal that would allow bigger signs along the highway corridor. The
1,000 feet from the highway and the 40 foot sign size are just examples; they are not the
proposed numbers. The example can be changed by Planning and Zoning or City Council.
Mayor Larsen is confident the Planning and Zoning Commission can come up with a good
resolution to this problem.
F.Roundabout Art discussion
Gerald Griffin stated that the price of bronze has increased, but the distributor agreed to
keep the price at $53,000 with no additional cost for shipment. Mayor Larsen said $12,000
was contributed for a statue at the end of Main Street. There is money to do this project in
the Art’s Promulgation Fund. The City Council needs to approve the purchase. Council
Member Erickson commented that this money will not all be here until next year. Gerald
Griffin said final approval to purchase hasn’t been given.
Council Member Erickson asked if the artist really wants to see these sculptures in
Rexburg. He is considered the best one by Gerald Griffin. Council Member Mann asked
Gerald if the quality of work is worth the price being asked. Gerald Griffin said the
sculptures are worth what the city would have to pay.
Council Member Benfield moved to give Gerald Griffin the go ahead to purchase three
sculptures for a price totaling $53,000.00. Council Member Erickson seconded the motion;
all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
G.Vacate city right-of-way for the hospital project (discussion) – John Millar
Public Works Director John Millar gave a presentation on the overhead. The hospital
would like more land to build a parking lot. Because this concerns city right-of-way, there
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must be a public hearing. Mayor Larsen said a public hearing date must be set for this
proposal.
Council Member Mann moved to hold a public hearing October 18, for a parking lot for
the hospital. Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member
Young wanted to know if we are just giving the hospital the right-of-way. Public Works
Director Millar said the city can vacate the right-of-way or the city can trade the right-of-way;
however, the city can not sell the right-of-way. Public Works Director Millar explained the
hospital parking lot will better define and separate the street from the parking lot. This is
Public Works Director Millar’s recommendation. All voted aye, none opposed.
The motion carried.
Mayor Larsen asked about the trees at the hospital. Public Works Director Millar will meet
with them tomorrow. The hospital will pay for those trees.
H.Approve Beer and Wine licenses
Staff Analysis:
Beer Applications Wine Applications
ALBERTSONS #171 ALBERTSONS #171
BROULIMS BROULIMS
HB BOYS LC (Chevron One Stop) HB BOYS LC (Chevron One Stop)
HORKLEY’S SELF SERV #1 HORKLEY’S SELF SERV #1
HORKLEY’S SELF SERV #2 HORKLEY’S SELF SERV #2
MAVERIK COUNTRY STORE ME 'N STAN’S
MAVERIK COUNTRY STORE THE HARD HAT STEAK HOUSE AND GRILL
TETON LANES JOE’S FILLING STATION, LLC
THE HARD HAT STEAK HOUSE AND GRILL MAVERIK COUNTRY STORE # 195
ME 'N STAN’S MAVERIK COUNTRY STORE # 169
VALLEY WIDE COOP HIDEAWAY TAVERN
JOE’S FILLING STATION, LLC
HIDEAWAY TAVERN
Council Member Mann moved to approve the applications for beer and wine licenses;
Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed.
The motion carried.
Council Member Erickson was excused from the meeting.
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Report on Projects: John Millar
A. Award sewer study contract
Public Works Director Millar said four consulting firms made proposals on the sewer
study. Two of those firms were interviewed. It is recommended that Keller Engineering do
the Water Study and Aqua Engineering do the Waste Water Study. Council Member Young
considered this will double up work. Public Works Director Millar said this will not double
the work because the city will be providing the base information. Public Works Director
Millar said they will watch very carefully to make sure jobs aren’t duplicated. The staff is
seeking approval to negotiate these contracts.
Council Member Stevens moved to allow Public Works Director Millar to go ahead with
creating contracts for City Council’s approval. Council Member Benfield seconded the
motion; Discussion: Council Member Young is concerned if the companies will know how
much the city has budgeted and charge accordingly. Public Works Director Millar said that
will not be the case. All voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
B. Police Building HVAC System
Public Works Director John Millar reported that asbestos removal will begin next Monday
on the police building HVAC system. The building behind the police station is set to start
demolition next week. Staff is still working with IMG on the back alley ways. The South
Arterial is in the works. LID 35 will begin next week on Reed and Morgan Streets, with
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completion in two or three weeks. The city will repave a portion of 7 South and a portion
of the street by Horkley’s as soon as the asphalt is ready. Millhollow Road will start after
Reed and Morgan Streets are done.
Council Member Mann wants to know if residents of Millhollow Road will be notified.
Public Works Director Millar said they will all be notified. It would not be a good street to
have torn up over the winter.
Public Works Director John Millar reported on a study of the Police Departments heating
and venting system. There is an estimated cost of $13,000 for the repairs. The City Council
needs to approve the work before work can move forward. The funds would need to come
from contingency.
Council Member Stevens moved to approve the repairs as estimated; Council Member
Mann seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.
Public Works Director John Millar requested a discussion on purchasing limits. He would
like to see more flexibility on bid limits. He indicated it takes too much time trying to get
bids that aren’t necessary. Council Member Benfield wanted to know what PW Dir Millar
suggests. He thinks the amount could be between $2,000 to $5,000 before bids are
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requested; however, there needs to be stipulations. Council Member Mann isn’t comfortable
making a decision without other City Council members and City Finance Officer Richard
Horner here to discuss the limits. He wants City Staff to come up with a plan. Public Works
Director Millar will work with Finance Officer Horner to present a proposal to City Council.
Public Works Director John Millar wants to create a master plan for parks and housing
east of Rexburg. He thinks it would be a good idea to have four or five acres that could be
set aside for a city park/storm water detention system combination. Council Member
Young believes there could be a family willing to donate land. The city should not eliminate
that possibility from our thinking. He would prefer not to have to buy a park at market
value. Mayor Larsen thinks something needs to be done quickly before subdivisions are in
place and platted.
Mayor Larsen wants to know what the big Public Works project is planned for next year.
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Public Works Director Millar is proposing a project for South 2 West. The four blocks
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from Main to 4 South need repairs. This project will be similar to what they did for Main
Street.
Council Member Benfield moved to have Public Works Director Millar start on the
process; Council Member Young seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member
Stevens wanted the university to be the priority. All voted aye, none opposed.
The motion carried.
Public Works Director Millar said streets crews are currently doing little projects. They
are not doing any big ones right now.
Mayor Larsen suggests City Council look at getting a new sidewalk on Main Street. Council
Member Mann is not at that point right now because there is already a tree issue on Main
Street. Council Member Stevens is concerned about a crosswalk near the university with no
light. Public Works Director Millar says we will have to add a light there soon. Mayor
Larsen asked if lights should be LID’s to the university. PW Dir Millar said the university is
willing to help pay for the cost of a light at the crosswalk.
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
A.
BILL Introductions: NONE
B.
First Reading: Those items which are being introduced for first reading. - NONE
C.
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read.– NONE
D.
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read. - NONE
Tabled Items: Those items which have been the subject of an affirmative vote to a motion
to table: - NONE
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Old Business:
Mayor’s Report:
Adjournment
____________________________
Shawn Larsen
Mayor
Attest:
_________________________
Celeste Beattie
Deputy City Clerk
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