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CITY OF BLACKFOOT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Carroll called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Those in attendance were: Councilwoman Barlow, Councilman Brown, Councilman Gardner and
Councilman Jensen.
PROCLAMATION – CONSTITUTION WEEK – SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2025
Mayor Carroll presented ‘Constitution Week’ as September 17-23 as the 238th anniversary. For the
anniversary of Constitution Week there will be a ringing of the bell at Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls at
2pm on September 17th.
Constitution Week
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, September 17, 2025, marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the drafting of
the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its
memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the
United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Marc Carroll, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Blackfoot, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
AND ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly
protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties remembering that lost
rights may never be regained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand on this 2nd day of September 2025.
Marc Carroll, Mayor
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes from 7/29/25,
8/5/25 and 8/13/25 and payables, Councilman Gardner seconded the motion; all were in favor; motion
carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CFO GRAHM ANDERSON
Treasurers Report
City Administrator, Grahm Anderson, presented the monthly treasurers report to the council. Mr.
Anderson provided a breakdown of the budget through July 31, 2025, which is 83% of the 2025 fiscal
year. He briefly summarized the monthly expense-to-budget and the percentages expended year-to-
date for the general fund and each of the departments in the city. He provided the current up-to-date
bank and investment account balances, and calendar items to be completed within the next three
months. In September L-2’s will be sent to the County, and the new FY prep will begin. October we will
begin FY 2026 and begin prep for FY 25 audit. In November, the unclaimed property will be sent to the
State as well as submitting the Transparent Idaho Report. Mr. Anderson gave an update on the E Airport
Rd Child Safety project and said it is moving along smoothly. Well #14 pump test went well, so the
project can move forward to the next step. The Twin Bridges Landing project work is at the stage to
begin work on the boat ramp, however they need to wait until the river level drops to move forward.
Public Hearing on Proposed Fee Increases
Mr. Anderson went over briefly what the proposed fee increases would consist of. Councilwoman
Barlow clarified one of the fees, no other questions from Council. Councilman Brown made a motion to
move into Public Hearing on proposed fee increases at 7:21 PM. Councilman Gardner seconded the
motion; on a roll call vote, all were in favor and the meeting moved into Public Hearing. Mayor Carroll
reviewed the sign-up sheet and no one was signed up to speak at the public hearing and there was no
one in attendance that had any questions. Councilman Gardner made a motion to move out of Public
Hearing at 7:22PM, Councilman Brown seconded; on a roll call vote, all were in favor and the Public
Hearing moved back into the regular meeting Agenda.
Approve Proposed Resolution on Fee Increases
City Attorney Sandow read into record Resolution No. 425, Councilman Brown moved to approve
Resolution No 425 as presented and waive further readings, Councilwoman Barlow seconded the
motion; on a roll call vote, all were in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT
NUMBER 425
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INCREASED CITY FEES AND ESTABLISHING A REVISED OVERALL FEE
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY:
The undersigned, Marc Carroll, does hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of a
resolution adopted at the City Council Meeting of the City of Blackfoot on the date indicated below:
1.
WHEREAS, based upon the presentations given to Council certain fees such as water, sanitation,
wastewater, availability fees, and other various fees should be increased, amended, and/or
added to place the City of Blackfoot’s fees more commensurate with fees charged in
surrounding communities, be reasonably related to the service provided, and to cover the costs
of providing the applicable service; and
2.
WHEREAS, there also needs to be an increase in certain fees due to the increased costs charged
to the City for providing such service; and
3.
WHEREAS, in order to adequately provide for certain capital expenditures necessary for the
operations of the City it is in the best interest of the City to raise certain fees to provide
additional revenue for such capital expenditures; and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT:
1.
City Fees shall be increased, amended and/or added to the rates as set forth in Exhibit
“A” attached hereto.
2.
That Exhibit “A” attached hereto shall be considered as an amendment and addition to
the overall fee schedule of the City as of October 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until
modified by further council action.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2nd day of September, 2025.
___________________________________________
Mayor Marc Carroll
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
City Clerk
Rehabilitation of McCarley Field Runway Professional Services Agreement
CFO Grahm Anderson went over the agreement with Ardura (formerly known as TO Engineers), to move
the walking path at Jensen Grove farther away from the airport. This is the approval of the design. Mr.
Anderson confirmed this is not a new contract just a renewal of the design. Councilwoman Barlow
motioned to approve the professional services agreement with Ardura for the final design at the runway
1-9 at McCarley Field, Councilman Gardner seconded the motion; on a roll call vote all were in favor,
motion carries.
Bid Opening for Sale of Water Shop located at 10 W Walker St
Mr. Anderson briefly discusses the appraisal that was previously done on the Water Shop located at 10
W Walker St, informs Council that no bids were received.
Public Hearing on Sale of Water Shop located at 10 W Walker St
Councilman Brown made a motion to move into Public Hearing at 7:30 PM to allow for anyone to speak
on bids for the Water Shop; on a roll call vote, all were in favor and the meeting moved into Public
Hearing. Mayor Carroll reviewed the sign-up sheet and no one was signed up to speak to the sale of the
Water Shop. There was no one in attendance that had any questions. Councilman Brown made a
motion to move out of Public Hearing at 7:30PM, Councilman Gardner seconded on a roll call vote, all
were in favor and the Public Hearing moved back into the regular meeting Agenda.
Determination on Sale of Water Shop located at 10 W Walker St
Per Recommendation from City Attorney Garrett Sandow, after discussion within City Council,
Councilman Brown motioned to grant the Mayor approval to market the Water Shop in the best interest
of the City with final approval to be made by Council, Councilman Gardner seconded; all were in favor;
motion carried.
MAYOR MARC CARROLL
Parking Lot Maintenance Ordinance
Mayor Carroll presented a proposed parking lot maintenance ordinance. He stated there has been some
issues with some strip malls not providing correct maintenance. Mayor worked with City Attorney
Garrett to put together a proposal to include maintenance and landscaping and to continue to push
forward with citations from Code Enforcement. Councilwoman Barlow expressed concern of business
owners using this as a work around for the City to do the work and then they would just pay the City.
She believes there needs to be a better deterrent so that the City doesn’t take on the workload.
Attorney Sandow explained the process and how abatement would work. Councilman Gardner motioned
to approve Ordinance 2276 and waive all further readings, Councilwoman Barlow seconded; on a roll
call vote; all were in favor, motioned carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2276
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, ADDING TITLE 10 CHAPTER 7, REGARDING
PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTY ASSESSED FOR VIOLATION SAID CHAPTER;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID CHANGE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Title 10, Chapter 7, shall be added as follows:
10-7-1: PARKING LOT AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE:
(a)
The property owner(s) and/or tenant(s) shall have a continued obligation to maintain the required
landscaping and buffering elements, publicly accessible parking lot surfaces, private access drives as
provided, and all striping, signing, etc. in good condition.
(1) Landscaping shall be kept alive and maintained in a healthy and orderly manner. No litter or debris
shall be allowed to accumulate on or around parking lots or landscaping areas.
(2)
Publicly accessible parking lot surfaces shall be kept free of holes, pot holes and substantial
deterioration.
(3) Striping shall be clearly visible.
(4) Parking lot directional signs shall be kept in place and clearly legible.
(b)
Publicly accessible parking areas for five or more spaces shall be marked with paint lines, curbs, or
in some similar manner approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and shall be maintained in a
clearly visible condition.
(c)
The Mayor shall have the authority to prohibit the use of the area for parking purposes unless and
until proper maintenance, repair or rehabilitation is affected.
10-7-2: NOTICE TO ABATE:
The City shall notify any owner of property herein described to remove or otherwise correct the
objectionable matters herein legislated against, which notice shall be sent by registered mail to the last
known address of such owner, as listed within the Bingham County property tax records, notifying him
that he has a period of ten (10) days from and after receipt of such notice within which to correct or
otherwise remove the objections set forth in said notice.
10-7-3: REMOVAL OF DEBRIS OR REPAIR OF AREAS; COST OF LIEN:
Upon failure of the owner of said premises to comply with the terms and conditions of this ordinance,
then and in that event the city shall have the right to remove such objectionable matters and/or repair
such areas and assess the cost thereof against the premises abutting the parking lots and/or landscaping
areas. The City will invoice the owner of said premises a reasonable dollar amount for the repair and
maintenance. In the event said invoice is not paid within thirty (30) days, the City shall have the right to
assess the cost against the property as a municipal property tax as set forth herein. Such assessment shall
be certified to the county assessor or other proper county official having charge of the making of such
assessment roll, and such assessment shall be placed on the assessment roll and collected in the same
manner as other municipal taxes are collected. The assessment of costs against the property shall not
prohibit the city from also pursuing criminal remedies as set forth in this section.
10-7-4: PENALTY:
Unless otherwise stated herein, a violation of any provision in this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor,
subject to penalty as provided in title 1, chapter 4 of this code.
SECTION 2:
That the effective date of this Ordinance shall be after passage and publication as provided
by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council this 2nd day of September, 2025.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO
By: __________________________
Marc Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
City Clerk
Street Closure for Merry Light Parade on 11/29/2025
Mayor Carroll informed Council that the Chamber of Commerce is ready to bring back the Merry light
Parade this year and they are projecting a bigger outcome. The plans are to close N Broadway and N Ash
and the portion of Bridge St that connects them on November 29th. Councilwoman Barlow motioned to
approve the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Light Parade for November 29th, Councilman Brown
seconded the motion; all were in favor, motion carried.
PLANNING & ZONING TRAVIS ALLEN
Adoption of Amended Fence Regulations Title 11 Chapter 8 Sec 7
Planning and Zoning Administrator Travis Allen presented the Amended Fence regulations Ordinance
code which previously prohibited barb wire and electric fence. This amendment will allow properties
within the city that require it for agricultural and livestock purposes in the proper zones. Councilman
Brown motioned to approved Ordinance No. 2277 as presented and waive further readings,
Councilwoman Barlow seconded the motion; on a roll call vote, all were in favor; motion carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED
BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF BLACKFOOT
August 26, 2025
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Blackfoot on
July 22, 2025, the Board held a public hearing on the request of the City of Blackfoot to amend Title 11,
Chapter 8, Section 7, which deals with fencing regulations. Recommendations and the basis for those
recommendations from the City of Blackfoot Planning and Zoning Administrator were presented and
considered by the Board. No members of the public testified in favor, neutral or opposed. Upon
reviewing the matter, the Board found and concluded as follows:
FINDINGS:
1.
That Title 11 Chapter 8, Section 7, should be amended as presented.
RESOLUTION AND CONCLUSIONS
UPON MOTIONS DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED,
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
By vote, it is unanimously recommended to the City Council that Title 11, Chapter 8, Section 7, should
be amended as presented.
These findings of fact, conclusions, and resolutions were formally adopted by a unanimous vote
of the planning and zoning board on August 26, 2025.
_______________________________
Secretary of Planning & Zoning Board
City of Blackfoot, Idaho
ORDINANCE NO. 2277
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 11 CHAPTER 8, SECTION
7, REGARDING FENCE REGULATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID CHANGE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Title 11 Chapter 8, Section 7, shall be amended pursuant to the proposal attached hereto
as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 2:
That the effective date of this Ordinance shall be after passage and publication as provided
by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council this 2nd day of September, 2025.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO
By: __________________________
Marc Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
City Clerk
Adoption of Amended Landscaping Regulations Title 11 Chapter 9 Sec 2 Definitions
Mr. Allen presented the amendment of landscaping regulations regarding Xeriscape. Councilwoman
Barlow motioned to approve amended Landscaping Regulations Ordinance No. 2278 as presented and
waive further readings, Councilman Gardner seconded the motion; on a roll call vote, all were in favor;
motion carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED
BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF BLACKFOOT
August 26, 2025
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Blackfoot on
July 22, 2025, the Board held a public hearing on the request of the City of Blackfoot to amend Title 11,
Chapter 9, Section 2, which deals with the definition of xeriscaping. Recommendations and the basis for
those recommendations from the City of Blackfoot Planning and Zoning Administrator were presented
and considered by the Board. No members of the public testified in favor, neutral or opposed. Upon
reviewing the matter, the Board found and concluded as follows:
FINDINGS:
2.
That Title 11 Chapter 9, Section 2, should be amended as presented.
RESOLUTION AND CONCLUSIONS
UPON MOTIONS DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED,
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
By vote, it is unanimously recommended to the City Council that Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 2, should
be amended as presented.
These findings of fact, conclusions, and resolutions were formally adopted by a unanimous vote
of the planning and zoning board on August 26, 2025.
_______________________________
Secretary of Planning & Zoning Board
City of Blackfoot, Idaho
ORDINANCE NO. 2278
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 11 CHAPTER 9, SECTION
2, REGARDING LANDSCAPING DEFINITIONS - XERISCAPE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
SAID CHANGE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Title 11 Chapter 9, Section 2, shall be amended pursuant to the proposal attached hereto
as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 2:
That the effective date of this Ordinance shall be after passage and publication as provided
by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council this 2nd day of September, 2025.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO
By: __________________________
Marc Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
City Clerk
Adoption of Amended Subdivision Regulations Title 12 Chapter 2 Sec2A
Mr. Allen presented the amendment regarding the number of copies provided in subdivision
applications. Councilman Jensen motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2279 as presented and waive
further readings, Councilman Brown seconded the motion; on a roll call vote, all were in favor; motion
carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED
BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF BLACKFOOT
August 26, 2025
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Blackfoot on
July 22, 2025, the Board held a public hearing on the request of the City of Blackfoot to amend Title 12,
Chapter 2, Section 2, which deals with reducing the number of documents to be submitted on certain
applications. Recommendations and the basis for those recommendations from the City of Blackfoot
Planning and Zoning Administrator were presented and considered by the Board. No members of the
public testified in favor, neutral or opposed. Upon reviewing the matter, the Board found and
concluded as follows:
FINDINGS:
3.
That Title 12 Chapter 2, Section 2, should be amended as presented.
RESOLUTION AND CONCLUSIONS
UPON MOTIONS DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED,
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
By vote, it is unanimously recommended to the City Council that Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2, should
be amended as presented.
These findings of fact, conclusions, and resolutions were formally adopted by a unanimous vote
of the planning and zoning board on August 26, 2025.
_______________________________
Secretary of Planning & Zoning Board
City of Blackfoot, Idaho
ORDINANCE NO. 2279
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 12 CHAPTER 2, SECTION
2A, REGARDING NUMBER OF COPIES PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID CHANGE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2A, shall be amended pursuant to the proposal attached
hereto as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 2:
That the effective date of this Ordinance shall be after passage and publication as provided
by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council this 2nd day of September, 2025.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT, IDAHO
By: __________________________
Marc Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
City of Blackfoot
_________________________________
Mayor Marc Carroll
Attest:
___________________________________
City Clerk Julie Conan
Prepared by: Adriana Pelayo
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