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CITY OF BLACKFOOT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM AUGUST 4, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Scott Stufflebeam called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Those in attendance were: Councilwoman Barlow, Councilman Brown, Councilman Gardner and
Councilman Jensen.
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion to amend the agenda to add item 3, EISF Licenses to the
Consent Agenda. Councilman Gardner seconded; all were in favor; motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined; Councilman Jensen
seconded; all were in favor; motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CFO GRAHM ANDERSON
Treasurer’s Report
City Administrator/CFO Grahm Anderson reported that 75% of FY2026 had elapsed as of June 30, 2026,
and reviewed year-to-date department expenditures. Most departments were below or near the 75%
benchmark, though Parks and Recreation and Golf were higher at 85% and 80.6%, respectively. Parks
was clarified as 88.5% including the Twin Bridges Landing capital project, but only 55% for operations
and maintenance when that project was excluded. He also reviewed major account balances, including
approximately $3.7 million in Morton Investments, $14.5 million in LGIP, $3.1 million in the diversified
bond fund, $8.2 million in the Zions sweep account, and $161,581.97 in the Zions checking account.
Mr. Anderson reviewed the August through October calendar. Items included consideration of the FY27
budget ordinance, preparation and submission of L2 forms to Bingham County, consideration of
foregone property tax, updates to the FY27 Fee Schedule, preparation for fiscal year-end closeout,
commencement of FY27, completion of the FY26 closeout, and audit preparation.
Mr. Anderson provided City project updates, noting no significant changes to the radio meter
installations, Meridian Highway 91, or West Bridge Street Bridge projects. Pendlebury bids were under
LHTAC and ITD review, with notice of award pending. Downtown Revitalization Phase 2 professional
services and the Well No. 14 construction award would be considered later in the meeting. The Twin
Bridges Landing water right application had been submitted, the FAA airport snow removal equipment
grant was moving forward, and South Broadway had reopened with minor punch-list items remaining.
Council raised concerns about pavement vibration or unevenness on South Broadway, which Mr.
Anderson said he would relay to HK Contractors for review and remedy.
Ordinance 2300 – FY27 Annual Appropriations
Mr. Anderson presented the FY27 annual appropriations ordinance. He stated the tentative budget had
been presented at the first Council meeting in July, a public hearing had been held the prior week with
no testimony in favor, neutral, or opposed, and publication requirements had been met. A motion was
made to and seconded to approve Ordinance 2300, the FY27 Annual Appropriations Budget, as
presented and waive all required readings. On a roll call vote, Councilwoman Barlow, Councilman
Brown, Councilman Jensen, and Councilman Gardner voted yes; motion carried.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT
BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO
ORDINANCE # 2300
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL OF 2026-2027
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$46,054,956 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A
SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS
AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Blackfoot, Bingham County,
Idaho.
Section 1: That the sum of $46,054,956 be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary
expenses and liabilities of the City of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2026.
Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of
each object and purpose is as follows:
General Fund
Administration
$2,948,697
Police
$5,259,922
Fire
$2,822,035
Total General Fund
$11,030,653
Ambulance
$2,684,794
Streets
$2,088,530
Airport
$4,498,899
Cemetery
$309,858
Library
$633,352
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
$736,541
Golf
$968,112
Total Parks & Recreation Fund
$1,704,653
Capital Improvement
$119,192
Water
$6,397,926
Sewer
$14,038,389
Sanitation
$2,418,815
Healthcare Reserve
$129,895
Total Appropriations All Funds
$46,054,956
Section 3: That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Blackfoot be levied
in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2026.
Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 5: This ordinance shall take affect and be in full force upon its passage, approval, and
publication in one issue of the Post Register, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Blackfoot, and official newspaper of the said City.
PASSES under suspension of rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an
Ordinance of the City of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the City of
Blackfoot City Council held on the 4th day of August, 2026.
Scott D. Stufflebeam, Mayor
City of Blackfoot
ATTEST:
Julie Conan, City Clerk
City of Blackfoot
Notice of Award – Wellhouse No. 14
Mr. Anderson presented the notice of award for construction of Wellhouse No. 14. Five bids were
received. Bateman-Hall submitted the low bid of $1,573,200.00, and Keller Associates reviewed the bid
and recommended proceeding. Coulter Hollingshead of Keller Associates explained that Bateman-Hall
had completed comparable private development projects and would be required to provide
performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, along with required insurance.
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion and Councilman Jensen seconded to approve the notice of award
to Bateman-Hall and authorize Mayor Scott Stufflebeam to sign the notice of award. All were in favor;
motion carried.
Amendment to Owner-Consultant Agreement – Well No. 14
Mr. Anderson presented an amendment to the owner-consultant agreement with Keller Associates for
construction oversight and related services during the Well No. 14 construction phase. The amendment
adds $182,152 to the contract.
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion and Councilman Jensen seconded to add $182,152 to the Keller
Associates contract for construction oversight and related services. All were in favor; motion carried.
Professional Services Agreement Addendum – Downtown Revitalization Phase 2
Mr. Anderson presented an agreement with Keller Associates for engineering and design services for
Downtown Revitalization Phase 2. Phase 1 addressed the block from Bridge Street to Pacific Street.
Phase 2 will address the next commercial block from Judicial Street to Bridge Street. The engineering
work will support the Community Development Block Grant process administered with assistance from
SICOG.
Councilman Jensen made a motion and Councilman Brown seconded to authorize Mayor Scott
Stufflebeam to enter into the professional services agreement with Keller Associates for Downtown
Revitalization Phase 2. All were in favor; motion carried.
Senior Center Accessible Parking
Jamie Melling was introduced as the new Executive Director of the Senior Center. Ms. Melling presented
a revised accessible parking proposal developed after consultation with City staff. She explained that
accessible spaces along the side of the building are near an emergency exit that is not a public entrance.
The proposal would restore accessible parking near the main entrance and add spaces across East Pacific
Street to improve access for Senior Center patrons.
Council discussed retaining regular parking along Northeast Main Street, adding three accessible spaces
on each side of East Pacific Street adjacent to Northeast Main Street, curb accessibility, drainage
concerns, and avoiding encroachment in front of a private business. It was clarified that the spaces in
front of the Senior Center had previously been designated accessible parking and were changed during
the COVID-19 period.
Councilman Jensen made a motion and Councilwoman Barlow seconded to approve modifications to
parking along East Pacific Street adjacent to Northeast Main Street by adding three accessible parking
spaces on each side of East Pacific Street and converting certain existing accessible spaces along
Northeast Main Street to regular parking. All were in favor; motion carried.
PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TRAVIS ALLEN
Ordinance 2301 – Artificial Turf Regulations
Planning and Zoning Administrator Travis Allen presented proposed standards for artificial turf
installations within the City. He stated the standards address drainage, heat, safety, life-cycle
characteristics, public health, and enforcement. Artificial turf would be permitted as a landscaping
option, subject to requirements including permeable turf and an engineered base to manage
stormwater runoff. Discussion also addressed irrigation conservation, landscaping flexibility, and
maintenance considerations.
Councilman Gardner made a motion Councilman Brown seconded to adopt the Planning and Zoning
findings of fact. All were in favor; motion carried.
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
AND RESOLUTION (REASONED STATEMENT) ADOPTED
BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF BLACKFOOT
July 28, 2026
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of
Blackfoot on June 16, 2026, the Board held a public hearing on the request of the City of
Blackfoot to amend and update Title 11 Chapter 9, Sections 2 and 3 regarding artificial turf and
use of such in landscaping 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 9 Section 2 and 3, adopting certain amendments to the artificial
turf and landscaping regulations be recommended for approval 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 the city code on artificial
turf and landscaping regulations 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 July 28, 2026.
_______________________________
Secretary of Planning & Zoning Board
City of Blackfoot, Idaho
Councilwoman Barlow made a motion and Councilman Gardner seconded to approve Ordinance 2301,
amending Title 11, Chapter 9, Sections 2 and 3 regarding artificial turf regulations, and waive all further
readings. On a roll call vote, Councilwoman Barlow, Councilman Brown, Councilman Gardner, and
Councilman Jensen voted yes; motion carried.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2301
Ordinance number 2301 amends Title 11, Chapter 9, Sections 2 and 3 regarding artificial turf
regulations on installation requirements, when artificial turf can be used, and design standards. The
effective date shall be after publication as required by law.
The full text of Ordinance No. 2301 is available at City Hall, 157 North Broadway, Blackfoot,
Idaho 83221.
STATEMENT OF LEGAL ADVISOR
I, Garrett H. Sandow, City Attorney for the City of Blackfoot, Idaho, have reviewed the
summary of Ordinance No. 2301 and find the summary to be true and correct and that it provides
adequate notice to the public.
________/s/______________________
Garrett H. Sandow
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
City of Blackfoot
_________________________________
Mayor Scott D. Stufflebeam
Attest:
City Clerk Julie Conan
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