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City Council Meeting 680 Park Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID

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Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 7:32 PM - 10:35 PM City Council Chambers
1. Callto Order
Present:
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Council President Lisa Burtenshaw
Councilor John Radford Councilor Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilor Jim Freeman Councilor Jim Francis
Councilor Kirk Larsen
Also present:
Stephen Boorman, IF Power Interim Director Pam Alexander, Municipal Services Director
Jon Perry, Deputy Chief EMS Nick Terry, TOK Commercial Real Estate
Wade Sanner, CDS Director Zach Jones, Interim City Attorney
Jacob Beck, Assistant City Attorney Emily Geisler, City Clerk

Additional Announcement: The Mayor and Interim City Attorney clarified that a newspaper
notice mistakenly advertised a public hearing on the electrical ordinance update; no hearing
will be held, only Council consideration. The agenda and full packet are available via a QR code
in the room, with the printed version being a shortened version. In Section 5C of the agenda, six
Public Works items will be considered, with three motions adjusted slightly for clarification.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Casper led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Public Comment

Casey and Ruth Byron:
e Concerned about removal and reduction of downtown handicap parking.
e Said current spaces are too few, some are too small or inaccessible, and not ADA-
compliant.
e Reported difficulty getting responses from the Downtown Development Corporation
(IFDDC) and City staff.
e Felt disrespected by lack of communication and clarity on parking rules (e.g., use of loading
zones, unlimited time for disabled permits).
e Urged City Council to ensure ADA compliance and better accessibility.
Terri Ireland (Idaho Falls Downtown Merchants Association liaison):
e Shared concerns raised by merchants at their first meeting:
o Handicap parking: insufficient, unsafe, not ADA-friendly.
o Sanitation: some businesses assigned large dumpsters they cannot use; one
business has no trash service at all. Suggested a flat-rate system instead of
assigned dumpsters.

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o Parking issues:
= Customers (e.g., auto repair shops) getting ticketed due to day-long parking.
= Residents unaware of available parking permits; suggested tying permits to
utility billing.
«Poor signage, confusing pay terminals, and lack of painted lines reducing
available spaces.
» Parallel parking inefficient without marked lines.

o Communication problems: IFDDC’s newsletter/Facebook are unreliable; need
better coordination between City, IFDDC, merchants, and events.

o Public safety & maintenance: inconsistent street lighting, dead trees blocking
signage, outdated/damaged parking signs, too few trash cans needing more
frequent service.

e Merchants Association plans to conduct its own parking/traffic study and share results with
the City.
e Provided contact info for follow-up: idahofallsdowntownmerchants@gmail.com
Council response: Thanked speakers, acknowledged ADA concerns, and noted some issues are
City-related while others are outside City jurisdiction

4. Consent Agenda

A. Idaho Falls Power
1. 25-355 Contract with Davey Tree Surgery Company for $850,000 to clear
encroachments

Motion 1: Approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the
recommendations presented.
o Moved by: Council President Burtenshaw
o Second: Councilor Larsen
o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
o Motion carries.

5. Regular Agenda

A. Idaho Falls Power
1. 25-2356 Sole Source - Voltage Regulator System for the Idaho Falls Power City Plant -
Basler Services, LLC

Presentation/Discussion (Interim Director Boorman): Idaho Falls Power requested
approval for a sole source purchase from Basler for $201,000. The purchase covers voltage
control system parts and professional services for the City’s generators. Since Basler
manufactured the original systems, the City must use their parts. Removed components
will be kept as spares for other turbines. Councilors had already discussed the matter ina
prior board meeting, so there were no new questions before moving to a motion.

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Motion: Accept and approve the sole source proposal pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-
2808(2)(a)(ii) and (vii) from Basler Services, LLC. of Littleton, Colorado in the amount of
$201,001.19

o Moved by: Councilor Freeman

o Second: Councilor Dingman

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motion carries.

. Municipal Services

1. 25-357 Purchase Water Meters and Cellular Endpoints for Public Works

Presentation/Discussion (Director Alexander):

Municipal Services Director Pam Alexander requested approval to purchase $198,704 in
Badger water meters from Hydro Specialties Company, a sole source vendor previously
approved by Council. The purchase is to replenish the Water Division’s inventory, ensuring
contractors can buy directly from City stock at cost and maintain consistency in the types
of meters used. Council members confirmed this helps guarantee proper parts and
uniformity across the system.

Motion: Declare Hydro Specialties Company as the only vendor reasonably available for
the purchase of Badger water meters and cellular endpoints per Idaho Code § 67-
2808(2)(a)(ii) and (vii); and accept and approve the quote received from Hydro Specialties
Company, for Badger meters and cellular endpoints for a total of $198,704.00; and direct
staff to complete the purchase of Badger replacement and resale parts.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Council President Burtenshaw

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motioncarries.

2. 25-358 Design and Build Fuel Canopy at the City/County Joint Fuel Facility

Presentation/Discussion (Director Alexander): Municipal Services presented a request

to approve $315,055.53 to Leonard Petroleum to design and install a fuel canopy at the

joint City/County fuel facility. The canopy will protect fuel dispensers from weather and

provide shelter for workers refueling equipment.

e The project is a cost-sharing effort; the county will reimburse the City for half the cost
(~$157,528).

e The facility was originally built jointly around 2010, and an amended 2024 agreement
already included the canopy provision.

e The project had no bidders under the City’s earlier RFP, so procurement is allowed
without further competitive bidding under Idaho law.

e Construction is expected to begin soon, though timing depends on weather and
contractor scheduling.

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e If material costs (e.g., steel) rise by more than 15%, a change order would need
approval from both the City Council and County.

Motion: Approve the quote received from Leonard Petroleum Equipment of Idaho Falls for
a total of $315,055.53.

o Moved by: Council President Burtenshaw

o Second: Councilor Larsen

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motion carries.

3. 25-359 Approval to Write-Off Unpaid Utility Service Accounts

Presentation/Discussion (Director Alexander): Municipal Services requested approval to

write off $184,950.87 in unpaid utility accounts covering years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and

2021.

e $166,207.81: deemed uncollectible by Interstate Collections (the City’s contracted
collection agency).

e $18,743.06: bankruptcies and deceased customers with no estate.

e Totalis less than 1% of overall utility collections, lower than last year’s write-off of
$213,294.74.

Director Alexander explained the collections process: the City first uses internal efforts

(calls, letters), then refers delinquent accounts to the agency. Accounts are reviewed mid-

year with the agency, and those deemed uncollectible after about five years are

recommended for write-off. This ensures the City’s accounts receivable are reported

accurately for the annual audit.

Motion: Approve the write-off of $184,950.87 in unpaid utility service accounts which have
been determined as uncollectible.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Council President Burtenshaw

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motioncarries.

4. 25-360 Approval to Write-Off Unpaid Ambulance Service Accounts

Presentation/Discussion (Director Alexander, Deputy EMS Chief Perry): Municipal

Services requested approval to write off $4,060,999.85 in unpaid ambulance service

accounts for calendar years 2021-2024.

e ~$2.9M (72-75%): Medicare/Medicaid reductions (required billing at full rates,
reimbursed only at “allowable” amounts).

e ~$1.1M (28%): uncollectible accounts from the City’s collection agency, bankruptcies,
deceased patients with no estate, and approved hardships.

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e Collection agency recovery averages 10.88%, about the national rate for ambulance
billing.

Discussion highlighted the new Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT)

program, which will reimburse agencies for the gap left by Medicare/Medicaid

underpayments. Idaho Falls expects its first retroactive reimbursement check for 2024 in

early 2026, with future annual payments to follow.

Alexander clarified that 2024 write-offs only include Medicare/Medicaid contractual
adjustments, not uncollectibles, to avoid conflict with future GEMT reimbursements. This
process ensures accurate receivables reporting while noting possible adjustments when
GEMT funds arrive.

Motion: Approve the write-off of unpaid ambulance service accounts for the calendar
service dates of 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 determined as past statute or uncollectible for
a total of $4,060,999.85.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Council President Burtenshaw

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motioncarries.

5. 25-361 Letter of Intent to Purchase City Property

Presentation/Discussion (Director Alexander, Director Sanner, Agent Terry):

Background:

e The City owns ~8.6 acres (four donated parcels).

e Property was auctioned in June 2022 per Idaho Code 50-1403, but no bids came in.

e City then listed it with TOK Commercial. Three Letters of Intent (LOls) were received in
2025.

Offers:

1. Mach, LLC —-$1.65M; $20K refundable earnest money; 180-day due diligence with two
60-day extensions; intent: affordable housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

2. Clearstone LLC —- $2M; $10K nonrefundable earnest money; 120-day due diligence +
possible 30-day extension; intent: townhomes (likely two-story); broker said ~$25M
investment.

3. Hawkins —-$1.9M; $20K refundable earnest money; 180-day due diligence with two 60-
day extensions; intent: multifamily (described as “tasteful”).

Developer backgrounds:

e Mach has projects nationwide, but none yet in Eastern Idaho.

e Hawkins has projects in Boise and Eastern Idaho.

e Clearstone is working on 400 units in Rexburg.

Zoning: Parcels zoned LC and R-3 (allows multifamily/townhomes).

Key discussion points:

e Timelines: 120 days for Clearstone is tight but possibly workable; 180 days more
realistic.

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e City authority: Council does not have to take the highest bid; may choose based on
best interest (e.g., affordable housing).
Risk: Developers’ stated “intents” (affordable housing, townhomes, multifamily) aren’t
guaranteed—plans could change during due diligence.
e History: Previous offers fell through due to decades-old deed restrictions limiting to
single-level homes (since removed).
e Evaluation panel: Recommended townhomes as highest and best use, given location
between homes and Pinecrest Golf Course.
e Revenue concerns:
o Some Councilors want to weigh long-term property tax revenue.
o Affordable housing may generate less tax value but meets community need.
o Townhomes near a golf course could be high-value units.
o Taxrevenue ultimately depends on assessed improvements, which remain
uncertain until plans are finalized.
e Consensus: City can counteroffer on terms, but must balance price, timeline,
community needs, and future tax impact.

Motion: Accept the letter of intent for City-owned property located at Bel-Aire Division No.
3, Lots 1, 2 and 3 inclusive, Block 16; and Lot 1, Block 17 in the W % NE % of Section 17,
Township 2 North, Range 38, E.B.M. to Clearstone, LLC for a total of $2,000,000 and
authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents.

o Moved by: Council President Burtenshaw

o Second: Councilor Larsen

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motioncarries.

. Public Works

1. 25-362 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Small Urban Funding
Agreement

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen): The Council reviewed a Federal Transit

Administration Small Urban Funding Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department

to support Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT).

e Agreement provides $230,400 with a required 20% local match (covered by GIFT).

e Funding will improve accessible transportation for seniors and disabled residents.

e Grantis retroactive to 2024, allowing reimbursement of prior eligible expenses.

Council members praised GIFT’s impact:

e Helps seniors and people with disabilities get to shopping, medical visits, and daily
activities.

e Recent promotions, like free rides to community events, show creative use of federal
matches.

e Courts now cite GIFT service as eliminating excuses for missing hearings or probation.

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e Riders can pay slightly more to guarantee timely appointments instead of waiting.
Overall, the Council celebrated GIFT’s success, stressing that public transit is a vital
community service that reduces hardships and expands access across multiple
populations.

Motion: Approve the FTA 5310 Small Urban Funding Agreement and authorize the Mayor to
sign the necessary document

Moved by: Councilor Larsen

Second: Councilor Francis

Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
Motion carries.

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2. 25-368 Contractor Prequalification Rejection - Elevated Water Tank Demolition

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen): The Council considered the demolition

of the City’s old elevated water tower, since the new tower is nearly ready for service.

e Idaho law allows public works contracts to be awarded either through open bidding or
by requiring contractor pre-qualification for specialized work.

e For this project, Public Works required pre-qualification because of the risks:

o tower is over 100 feet tall,

ois located near the river, buildings, and critical assets.

e Only one contractor submitted qualifications.
e Review by staff and legal found the applicant did not meet minimum standards:

o only two past demolitions of 100-ft towers (minimum required: three),

o only one hazardous waste disposal project listed (minimum required: three).
Because the contractor failed to meet the established qualifications, Public Works
recommended rejecting the submittal. The Council agreed, noting the strict standards were
set intentionally to protect surrounding people, property, and the river.

Next step: once qualified contractors are identified, the City will move to the bid
phase for the actual demolition contract.

Motion: Reject the only contractor qualification submitted for the Elevated Water Tank
Demolition project, received by Ascendent LLC for the reason that it did not meet minimum
specified criteria for the pre-qualification.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Francis

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motion carries.

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3. 25-369 Elevated Water Tank Demolition Project

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen): Since no acceptable contractor pre-
qualification packages were received for the old water tower demolition, Public Works—
after consulting legal—asked the Council to declare that obtaining three bids is
impractical. This would allow staff to negotiate directly with capable contractors instead of
following the standard state bidding process.

Staff noted that several qualified contractors exist but some lacked time to submit
during pre-qualification. If approved, Public Works will negotiate with identified firms and
bring back a contract for Council approval.

Motion: Find that it is impractical to obtain three (3) bids for the Elevated Water Tank
Demolition project and authorize Public Works to acquire the work from qualified public
works contractor(s) on the open market, as permitted by Idaho Code § 67-2805(1)(e).

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Francis

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none

o Motion carries.

4. 25-370 Professional Services Agreement with NBW Architects to Design a New
Shared Street and Sanitation Division Administrative Building

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen): The Council reviewed a professional
services agreement with NBW Architects to design a new 10,000 sq. ft. shared
administration building for the Street and Sanitation Divisions. The facility will be located
east of the existing shared building.

e Contract amount: not to exceed $280,000

e Timeline: design completion within 10 months

Motion: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with NBW Architects, P.A., and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen
Second: Councilor Francis
Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
Motion carries.

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5. 25-373 Change Order 7 - Pancheri Drive Bridge over the Snake River Rehabilitation
Project

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen): The Council reviewed Change Order #7
for the Pancheri Drive bridge over the Snake River.

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Change Order Covers:

o Removal of 286 linear feet of lane markings

o 75 linear feet of additional curb

o 4x 30-inch channelizers

o 13 extra days of message board rental
Cost: $9,763.28 (work already completed)
Total change orders to date: $379,313.50 (15.7% above original bid, exceeding the 15%
approval threshold). Total Cost (Original Contract + Change Orders): $2,791,023.95
(115.7%).
Funding: fully covered by an Idaho Transportation Department Strategic Initiatives
Grant (no direct City cost).

Council praised Public Works for the bridge project’s success, noting its safety and design
improvements, and confirmed this vote was effective to ratify the already-completed work.

Motion: Approve the change order and give authorization for the Mayor to sign the
necessary documents.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Francis

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
o Motioncarries.

25-367 Bid Award - E Street from Memorial Drive to Yellowstone Avenue

Presentation/Discussion (Director Fredericksen):

Scope:
o Fix steep roadway crowning that makes parking difficult
Replace ADA ramps along the corridor
Install rapid flashing beacons at key crossings
Complete storm drain and water line upgrades
Add an eastbound lane between Capital and Park Avenues to ease evening
traffic backups
o Improve accessibility at Park & E Street, a challenging ADA intersection near the
fire station and School District 91 property
Contract:
o Lowbidder: H-K Contractors
o Bid: $942,469
o Multiple funding sources

Discussion:
o Coordination planned with the fire department during construction

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o Council praised Public Works and Streets for excellent road maintenance this
summer

o Councilors noted this project was a long-standing priority, especially for ADA
and student safety, and welcomed the downtown growth it supports.

Motion: Approve the plans and specifications; award to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, H-K Contractors, in the amount of $942,469.00; and give authorization for the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Francis
Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
Motion carries.

. Community Development Services
1. 25-363 Quasi-judicial Public Hearing-Rezone from HC, Highway Commercial to
R3A, Residential Mixed Use, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards for approximately 1.55 acres consisting of Portions of Lots 4- 5,
Block 6, Hodson Addition.

Presentation/Discussion (Director Sanner, Mr. Knight): Rezoning Request

e Location: 1.55-acre vacant parcel at Lincoln & Woodruff (Hodson Subdivision, Lots 4 &
5).

e Request: Rezone from Highway Commercial (HC) back to R3A (residential mixed-use).

e Proposal: Build ~$300K, 3-bed/2-bath for-sale townhomes with garages (not rental
apartments).

Hearing Process

e Format: Quasi-judicial, with applicant presentation, staff report, public comment,
rebuttal, and Council deliberation.

e Reminder: Council emphasized need for neutrality and consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan.

Applicant Case

e Experienced in townhome and storage development across multiple states.

e Claimed R3A better fits surroundings, lowers traffic impact compared to commercial,
and meets housing needs.

e Stressed that the Comprehensive Plan supports flexibility for either mixed-use
commercial or residential.

e Framed rezoning as restoring the property’s original intent (it was residential before
being shifted to HC in 2023).

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Staff Report

Property annexed as R3A in 2021, changed to HC in 2023, now sought as R3A.
Adjacent zoning includes both R3A and HC; residential lies west of site.

Comp Plan designates area as “Mixed Use Centers and Corridors.”

Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial (3-1), citing traffic and growth
concerns.

Public Testimony

e David Farnsworth (business owner nearby): Raised concerns about worsening
traffic congestion, difficulty accessing businesses, and frustration over repeated
zoning changes (commercial © residential) after having been to multiple meetings.

e Danny McFarland (co-owner/developer): Clarified current site plan details and
confirmed phased construction.

e Bob Dunkley (Neighbor, south of property): Worried that if rezoned to R3A,
developers could abandon the townhome plan and instead build dense
apartments.

e Eldon Halford (adjacent property owner on Lincoln): Opposed rezoning, citing
overbuilding of apartments, increased traffic, reduced property values, and harm to
nearby commercial businesses.

e Mark Andrews (Woodruff property owner): Highlighted that 240 apartments are
already approved nearby, adding ~480 cars; argued highway commercial zoning is
more appropriate given existing traffic, semis, and surrounding commercial land.

e Tracy Mitchell (nearby business owner): He noted that while an extra lane was
added to Woodruff a few years ago, congestion remains heavy and future widening
has not yet occurred. He worries additional cars from the project would overwhelm
the road, creating safety issues, even though increased accidents could indirectly
benefit his auto repair business. While acknowledging the area is commercial and
rezoning may make sense on paper, he feels the added density and traffic would be
harmful overall.

Council Deliberation

Councilor Larsen: Supported; comp plan allows it, property was purchased as R3A, fits
mixed-use vision.

Councilor Freeman: Torn; cited difficulty but noted consistency needed.

Councilor Burtenshaw: Opposed; area is commercialVindustrial, consistent with P&Z
denial.

Councilor Radford: Supported; fits comp plan, property rights matter, less traffic than
HC.

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e Councilor Francis: Supported; residential already nearby, traffic should be fixed
through road improvements.

e Councilor Ziel-Dingman: Opposed; worried about high-density R3A uses (boarding
houses, STRs).

e Mayor Casper: Ultimately described the corridor as an “area in transition” with
inadequate infrastructure but strongly emphasized property rights and the comp plan’s
support for mixed use.

Motion 1: Approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 1.55 acres consisting of portions
of Lots 4-5, Block 6, Hodson Addition from HC, Highway Commercial to R3A, Residential
Mixed Use, under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings
and request that it be read by title and published by summary.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen
Second: Councilor Radford
Vote: Aye: Francis, Larsen, Radford. Nay: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Freeman
Tiebreak: Aye: Mayor Casper
Motion carries.

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ORDINANCE TITLE READ: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF APPROXIMATELY 1.55 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE
FROM HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO R3A, RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE; AND
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING
EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion 2: Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the
Rezone from HC to R3A and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Radford

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay: none
Motion carries.

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2. 25-364 Electrical Ordinance Amendment adopting the same version of the National
Electrical Code adopted by the State of Idaho. Amendment to Title 7, Chapter 8, Section
1, of the Idaho Falls City Code to remove the Idaho Administrative Rule 7.01.06.011
which has been rescinded.

Presentation/Discussion (Director Sanner): The Council considered adoption of the 2023
Electrical Code at the local level.

e Background: The state adopted the new code; local adoption is required.

e Change: A struck section referenced incorrect/obsolete language.

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e Enforcement: The state allows a grace period from July 1 to December 31 before
enforcement begins.
e Process: Council clarified timing, confirmed proper motion/second, and proceeded to

vote.
Essentially, this was a procedural step to align City code with the state’s updated electrical

standards.

Motion: Approve the Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 1, of the Idaho Falls
City Code to remove the Idaho Administrative Rule 7.01.06.011 which has been rescinded
under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, request
that it be read by title and published by summary.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Radford

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford.

o Motion carries.

ORDINANCE TITLE READ: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO,
AMENDING TITLE 7 , CHAPTER 8, SECTION 1, OF THE IDAHO FALLS CITY CODE TO
REMOVE A REFERENCE TO THE IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES WHICH HAS BEEN
RESCINDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY,
AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.

3. 25-365 Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant
Criteria and Standards, River Hollow Division No. 2.

Motion 1: Approve the Development Agreement for the Final Plat for River Hollow Division
No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Radford

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford.

o Motion carries.

Motion 2: Accept or Approve the Final Plat for River Hollow Division No. 2 and give
authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Radford

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford.

o Motion carries.

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Motion 3: Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final
Plat for River Hollow Division No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents.

o Moved by: Councilor Larsen

o Second: Councilor Radford

o Vote: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford.

o Motion carries.

E. City Attorney
1. 25-378 Written Findings and Conclusions Regarding Appeal by Alexander Kingsbury
of Decision by the Idaho Falls Board of Adjustment.

Presentation/Discussion (Attorney Beck): The written statement of decision for adoption
was presented. Council confirmed it met their expectations

Motion: Approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards prepared by
staff regarding appeal by Alexander Kingsbury from Board of Adjustment’s decision dated
August 13, 2025, and execute the same.

o Moved by: Councilor Burtenshaw

o Second: Councilor Francis

o Vote*: Aye: Burtenshaw, Dingman, Francis, Freeman, Larsen. Nay: None.

o Motion carries.

*Councilor Radford was not included due to absence from the appeal hearing on 9/8/2025.

6. Announcements
Meetings:

e GIFT Board meeting next week.

e BMPO Policy Board meeting next week (many action items—substitutes may be needed
to ensure quorum).

e Council work session scheduled for the 20th.

Events:

e Constitution Day (Sept. 17): Proclamation reading and Liberty Bell ceremony at the
Museum of Idaho, hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of
Liberty.

e Sister City delegation: Arrived safely; full day of activities planned. “City Day” includes
a group photo at City Hall steps (8 a.m.), city tours, and discussions of local projects,
with a light breakfast provided.

Community & Cultural Events:
e Zoo Masquerade Ball (evening event).

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e Free Symphony in the Park at Freeman Park (Saturday).
e Downtown Block Party by the Arts Council (after the symphony).
e Mexico Independence Day celebration at Teton Toyota, 5-9 p.m., hosted by the

Chamber.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM

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Lisa Burtenshaw, Mayor Pro Tem

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