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City of Kimberly
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CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
6:00 pm
242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341
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CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk Carrie Kimball took roll call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
CEREMONIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Snarr/Library Lieson- They had their monthly board meeting right be fore the 4th of
July. Had a great turn out and book sale at KGND. They have updated some Idaho Code stuff to get in
line with changes with State Statutes. They also discussed the Summer Reading Program. They had
well over 100 participants and logs turned in. Folks getting signed up for new cards.
Mayor- Commented they had a great turnout at KGND with a high number of sales.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Yes, see below
Craig- Stated there was an email received this morning from Council Member Holmgren in
reference to the agenda not being posted on the web page. Craig stated after he and the Mayor,
together, opened up the site, it was there. He confirmed with Legal counsel, Tim Stover, that it
was there when you scroll down the very front page. Tim had been looking off to the other site
where the approved agendas and minutes are where it is not listed. Agenda and Minutes get
updated under that site link once they are approved and locked in. That can take up to 2-2.5
weeks due to them needing Council approval prior to posting the Minutes. The agenda, also
takes a few days once we have had that meeting to post on the site. Civic Plus is in charge of
getting things posted as they are submitted. This falls in line with having an ADA compliant
web page. Craig has an email confirmation from Civic Plus dated the 10th of July that they had it
posted. Once it leaves Craigs hands, it’s up to Civic to get it up there. It’s like mailing an
envelope we put a stamp on it, in the mail it goes and the City’s control is over. As always, we
have the agenda posted on the front window of City Hall on the Friday prior to a meeting for
folks to see. Craig wanted to assure the Council the meeting meets Idaho Code, has the
confirmation from CIVIC Plus of being compliant, and was comfortable with proceeding with
tonight’s meeting. If the Council is not comfortable with proceeding, the Mayor will give
direction.
Mayor- Questioned the Council on what they would like to do. If we are not comfortable, this
meeting would be deferred re-posted and held on Friday July 17, 2026 at 9:00am. During open
group discussion, they all agreed to move forward with tonight’s meeting. Mayor stated with the
Council agreeing to continue tonight’s meeting being that Council was okay with it.
Tim Stover- Stated as long as it was timely posted on the outside and the web page, he was fine
to continue on. He did want to say when he received the email, he went to the web site and went
to the tab on the left where the agenda and minutes are posted as well and it was not there.
That’s the wrong spot to look.
Craig- Stated that is correct, the tab on the left is for finalized Agenda’s and Minutes. Those go
clear back to 2019.
Craig- Stated he needed to add an Agenda Item. This would be under 3-New Business, Item E.
Park Application Fee of $35 to be exempt and refunded. Kimberly School District Leadership
Gathering.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council President Richman motioned to Amend the Agenda and add 3-New Business, Item E.
Park Application Fee of $35 to be exempt. Kimberly School District Leadership Gathering.
Council Member Snarr seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
None
1. CITIZEN ISSUES – PUBLIC INPUT –No person shall be permitted to speak from a location other
than the public podium. This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council
regarding a City-related issue. In order to ensure adequate public notice, Idaho Law provides that any
item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming Council meeting, except for
emergency circumstances. Comments related to future public hearings should be held for that public
hearing. Persons wishing to speak will have 3 minutes. Comments regarding performance by city
employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor, either by subsequent
appointment or after tonight’s meeting if time permitting. Public participation at a Kimberly City Council
meeting is limited to participation in the public comment portion of the meeting. The City Council does
not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.
Craig read the Citizen Issue Public Comment.
Andrea Bryant-130 Taylor St. West, Kimberly ID 83341- RCMVC, the Cemetery passed on the last
ballot by simple majority. Next Week on July 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Hansen Library; they will be
swearing in the 3 District Commissioners who were selected by the County commissioners. At that point
they will set up an Agenda and a timeline. The whole shindig will be passed from her father to them at
the end of the year.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS RULES - Prior to the start of the scheduled meeting, please place your cell
phones in the silent mode, texting is not allowed during the meeting, due to interference with the Wi-
Fi signal for call in participation. Once the meeting has been called to order, please refrain from side
talking in order to allow everyone the ability to hear the governing board, applicants presenting, staff,
public testimony, in-conjunction with audio recording clarity of the meeting. Public testimony shall
only be permitted at the public podium, unless ADA accommodations are requested. A testimony
sign-up sheet shall be provided at the podium, upon entering the chambers. The public testimony
sign-up sheet shall depict those persons wishing to speak, name, address and e-mail address.
The sign-up sheet shall be handed to the Mayor, or Council President, following the call to order
section of the agenda. No changes to the sign-up sheet at this time will be allowed. Only those that
have signed, to offer public hearing testimony will be called on. There shall be no public testimony
allowed after the Mayor has closed the public hearing, testimony allowance time period.
Persons who have signed the request to speak regarding a noticed public hearing item, shall be called
on by the Mayor or Council Chairman to approach the podium. Each person wishing to speak shall
state their name and address, as depicted on the sign-up sheet. This section of the agenda is reserved
for citizens wishing to address the Mayor and Council, regarding a noticed public hearing item on the
agenda. Any item requiring Council action must be placed on an agenda as DISCUSSION -
ACTION.
Persons wishing to offer public hearing testimony, will have 3 minutes to speak, at such time the 3-
minute time frame is over, the Mayor or Council President shall inform the person speaking, that their
time is up, the person speaking shall stop and return back to the chamber seating.
The City Council, does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment. Public
input is strictly for comments, it is not a question / answer / debate time. Following the public
hearing testimony, the Mayor may call on the applicant or staff, for follow up information regarding
the public hearing presentation and provide for Council deliberations and action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. DISCUSSION- ACTION - Public Hearing - Council to consider - City initiated text
amendments to Title 10, Chapter 10.12 Miscellaneous Vehicle and Traffic Regulations,
Article III Traffic Regulations, Section 10.12.060, Restrictions and adding Section 10.12.065,
establishing restrictions on heavy truck traffic within the city limits and prohibiting
obstructions of City Right of Way signage. Craig Eckles- open – close public hearing, council
deliberation.
Craig- Stated that you have been briefed over the past few months with large truck parking
in the bus pullouts, now on side streets, and in areas where traffic signage has been
obstructed. The City continues to do it’s best to provide the safest traffic control components
for our citizens. We are seeing trucks now parking in the turn out lanes at the Select Source
Hardware store, drivers pull up behind them thinking they are going to keep going in to the
Hardware site and they put the brakes on, flashers and go get their tacos, the center lane used
to access the areas around the Les Schwab and Select Source are now being used to park
their semis and again go to the taco wagon. The right turn out lane for the 1st Fed Plaza is
being blocked as well for the same taco wagon. The asphalt is marked and depicted with
right turn demarcations easily readable to not allow this. The Chief and I have been working
on these issues and now you see the semi-tractors parking on Center which block the new
4-way stop sign at Oak and Center. I see your heads nodding of the very serious issue.
Many times east bound drivers are running the 4-way stop when the semi-tractors are parked
there, just recent two and three semi-tractors are parking there. I have spent a lot of time
checking other jurisdictions of this signage obstruction and we have incorporated the height
restriction which seems to work the best in cities dealing with this. If the cab height is over
7’ as detailed in the ordinance, which is the height of a ¾ ton crew cab like Brian’s, and the
traffic control signage vertical, on the asphalt, etc. it will be in violation of the ordinance.
Again the city has spend thousands of dollars trying to prevent accidents and prevent any
one from being hit, on foot or in a vehicle. Recently you will remember the vehicle that
ended up on top of another in this very area, on center. This ordinance will be effective on
July 23rd per publication. Craig asked Chief Bunderson for his input to create an enforceable
document. The Chief felt we had it covered. Chief Bunderson believed this would get us in
the right direction. Craig stated that we can always update as necessary and thought the two
hour parking/loading or unloading limit, city wide was the right direction to allow for the
trucks like, Lowes, beverage trucks, Home Depot, building material delivery, medical trucks,
Budweiser, Cisco, Ridley’s, etc. providing the necessary delivery services to Kimberly. Craig
asked Council if there were any questions.
There were none.
Craig read the Public Hearing Rules.
Mayor Davidson opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Davidson closed the Public Hearing.
B. ACTION - ORDINANCE NO. 691 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KIMBERLY,
IDAHO, AMENDING CITY CODE, TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.12, ARTICLE III TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.060 RESTRICTIONS; ADDING SECTION 10.12.065,
RESTRICTIONS OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING 20,000 GVW – GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT UTILIZING KIMBERLY CITY RIGHT OF WAYS IN ANY DISTRICT
PROHIBITED AND PROHIBITING OBSTRUCTIONS OF CITY RIGHT OF WAY
SIGNAGE: PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; P R O V I D I N G
F O R
A
S E V E R A B I L I T Y C L A U S E ; A N D P R O V I D I N G F O R T H E E F F E C T I V E D A T E
O F
THIS ORDINANCE UPON PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION
ACCORDING TO LAW. Craig – Council Action required
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Snarr motioned to Pass by Title only and that the 2nd and 3rd rules and readings be
dispensed.
Council Member Ahlm seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
Mayor Davidson called for a motion to read once by title:
Council Member Richman motioned to approve ORDINANCE NO. 691 and read by title only, once.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KIMBERLY, IDAHO, AMENDING CITY CODE, TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 10.12, ARTICLE III TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.060 RESTRICTIONS;
ADDING SECTION 10.12.065, RESTRICTIONS OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING 20,000 GVW –
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT UTILIZING KIMBERLY CITY RIGHT OF WAYS IN ANY
DISTRICT PROHIBITED AND PROHIBITING OBSTRUCTIONS OF CITY RIGHT OF WAY
SIGNAGE:
PROVIDING
FOR
A
REPEALER
CLAUSE;
P R O V I D I N G
F O R
A
S E V E R A B I L I T Y C L A U S E ; A N D P R O V I D I N G F O R T H E E F F E C T I V E D A T E O F THIS
ORDINANCE UPON PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW.
Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION ITEM- Rock Creek Food Pantry – 325 ½ Maddison St. E. Grant application
request – received 06-19-2026, compliant with Resolution No. 385. Request is in the amount of
$3,500.00 – Application received 6-19-2026. - Craig - Robyn Moss & Theresa Houser – Council Action
shall be held until all grant requests are presented.
Craig- Stated the application was submitted to the City on 6/19/2026, on time, and was a complete
application.
Theresa Houser- Stated that they had served 250, they are one of the few choice pantries in Magic Valley,
mostly seniors, choice meaning the person in need shops the stocked inventory much like a grocery store.
The Methodist church allows them to utilized their parking lot for their car-food drive. We are very thankful
for the past and city donations
Councilmember Snarr asked if they could publish or tell us when folks could volunteer help, we would
love to help.
Teresa Houser stated that they would love any help and that when there are folks working the stocking,
program, please come in ???
There were no other questions from the Council.
B. DISCUSSION ITEM - East End Providers – 410 W. Spruce St. – Grant application request,
6-30-2026 in the amount $3,500.00 – Craig – Cecille Griffith & Tonya Corle - Council Action
shall be held until all grant requests are presented.
Craig- Stated the application was submitted to the City on 6/30/2026, on time, and was a complete
application.
Cecille Griffith- Stated they were able to serve 969 kids this last year for Christmas. They also try
to do some Easter Baskets, School Supplies, and Birthdays throughout the year. They also provide
blankets and food boxes. She is going 56-years strong, and the numbers keep going up. Folks are
falling on hard times. EEP will be doing their annual open house on August 6, 2026 from 6pm-9pm.
She encourages anyone and everyone to come down and help wrap presents in preparation for
Christmas.
Craig- Stated he has volunteered many times down there, and it’s absolutely amazing to see what
they pull off there. Carrie, Melissa, and Brian have all been down to help along with current and past
Council Members. It’s truly amazing what can be done when everyone pulls together.
Carrie- Agreed, she enjoys going down to help.
Mayor- Thanked both RCFP an EEP for all they do.
Ahlm- Suggested they split the remaining grant funds of $3,500.00 in half to help both organizations
out as much as they are able.
Snarr- Thanked and praised both organizations for the involvement in the community. As Craig
mentioned going down to volunteer at EEP, we should all look at going down to RCFP as well. Both
are great assets to the community.
C. ACTION ITEM – Council Action on New Business, Item A - Rock Creek Food Pantry
awarded grant amount, July 14, 2026
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Ahlm motioned to award Rock Creek Food pantry $1,750.00.
Council Member Snarr seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
D. ACTION ITEM - Council Action on New Business, Item B - East End Providers awarded
grant amount, July 14, 2026
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Ahlm motioned to award East End Providers $1,750.00.
Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
E. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM - Park Application Fee of $35 to be exempt and refunded.
Kimberly School District Leadership Gathering.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Snarr asked Craig to provide detail on the application.
Craig stated that the application was before the Council due to the time line of their meeting the same
night as our next City Council meeting, and that there would be around 40 people for the leadership
meeting, time was from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the shelter and the fees have been paid with check in
hand.
Council Member Snarr, motioned to exempt and refund the $35.00 to Kimberly School District for
their Park Reservation/Application for the July 28, 2026 event.
Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Abstain
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION- ACTION- Update on PI irrigation compliance. Brian Reed
Brian Reed- Stated that all of the City’s pumps are running well with the exception of Kimberly
Meadows again. They continue to all water at the same time and not on their watering days. This is
causing the pumps to attempt several times to keep going before shutting off for safety and the health
of the motor. He is strongly advising Kimberly Meadow residents to not water all at the same time
and to adhere to their assigned watering days.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR- DISCUSSION- ACTION-The consent calendar includes items which
require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual
Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar in order that it is
discussed in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the Council agenda packet regarding
these items and any contingencies are part of the approval.
A. Approve Minutes for June 23, 2026
B. Accounts Payable for June 24, 2026 – July 14, 2026
General Fund
$ 59,621.99
Water Fund
$ 15,043.25
Sewer Fund
$ 26,660.80
Library
$ 148.00
TOTAL
$101,474.04
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Ahlm motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Council President Richman second the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS -
Chief Bunderson- Stated both America 250 and KGND turned out to be fantastic events. The only real
issue was what took place at the Parade line-up in the High School parking lot. He thanked the city as a
whole for a job well done. Chief worked shift on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, there were 2 house fires.
Other calls involved 2 calls for fireworks, a DUI, warrant, and one Meth related call. They had a
residential search warrant as well. Hey reminded everyone of the Hunsaker Pancake Fundraiser
happening at RCFD on July 18th from 7am-11am. He will be there at 5am to help, and then make his way
to Hansen for Hansen Hay Days. Chief stated that AT&T has 27 sites down and the service stinks. He
had to step out to let the tower truck in for temporary service during the the meeting. Chief stated his
department received a Mobilization Grant of just under $10,000.00 that will go towards purchasing e-
ticket software for all patrol vehicles. He also stated he was awarded a Grant from ISBI in the amount of
$28,360.00 for the purchase of a digital Fingerprint set up. This will be built into this upcoming Fiscal
Year 2026-2027. They will continue to do ink prints as well. His department is staying very busy.
Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- Wanted to clarify that AT&T has great service, and the reason
it stinks now is due to the tower issue, and not their service as a whole. Craig is happy to report he finally
got the SLFR closed out and completed! He received the completion email on Sunday. Holland Hills
Preliminary Platt is right around the corner. They have 143 Sewer Capacities, but will need around 47
more as the subdivision is right at 190 lots. They will be purchasing more when the time is right. In 2018
he bought $2-million dollars’ worth. Craig is gearing up for the next Budget Fiscal Year, along with the
upcoming audit. Craig stated if you look at the city web-site and scroll down, you will see the
information about the new stop signs going in. He and Brian got the approval Friday night.
Brian-Confirmed all the signs and equipment are here for the 4-way stop at 3600/3400(new park).
Chief Bunderson- Stated he will be placing the reader boards tonight at about 500’ from each corner on
the intersection to start prepping the public that becoming an all-way stop vs just East and West. That is
what is requested from County, so that is what is being done.
Craig- These will be flashing 4-way signs, and we may have the Chief keep the reader boards out there
longer. As Kenny Spencer stated, the longer you keep it up the better. Brian will be setting bases during
the two-week traffic pattern warning so that the post and signs can go right in after having the reader
boards up for at least two weeks. The flashing lights are already in the budget. Great job to the Council
for that and the camera systems. Public Works will be out there pulling weeds, and start mowing here
very soon. There is still some concrete work and Bully Barns that need to be done. Kids will be out
playing on it by Summer of 2027 as planned. There are already folks reserving it.
Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Thanked his crew for a job well done with the
America 250 Celebration and the KGND Event. They worked hard and it showed. They followed that
with a water line repair on Main Street today. They will be chip sealing Brentwood in the very near
future. Big Sky will be paving over the weekend. The punch list for Phase I is done. Canyon Glen will
be doing their hot-tap. They are connected on Emerald, and all their water and sewer lines are in. Good
progress there.
Carrie Kimball City Clerk- Explained how the Intra-fi sweep account works. It sweeps the funds
nightly to about 100 accounts vs the old way of sweeping once a week to 3 banks.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS -
Snarr- Thanked Craig, Public Works, and the Police Department for all their efforts for America 250 and
KGND. They all did an amazing job. She has heard nothing but positive feedback on these events.
Richman- Agreed, both were really amazing.
Craig- Reminded everyone that since October of 2025, it’s been all about America 250. Celebrating it as
its own event. Craig called representatives from all seven branches of service religiously every month.
The Coast Guards stated this was indeed the best event they have ever attended. Jenny Shay said it was
the first community event that was truly about those men and women who have served, currently serve,
and will continue to serve in the future. It was about the Branches of Service and America 250.
Kimberly signed off that it was a free event, and it truly was. Craig personally made the donation to
RCFD to serve in upwards of 400 people for the lunch. Thank you to RCFD for doing the cooking.
Snarr- Thanked Chief Zent and his crew with RCFD for cooking as well.
8. MAYOR COMMENTS –
Mayor- Stated America 250 was a great event and he thanked the staff that worked on it so hard to make
it a success. Craig spent the most time on it and did a prenominal job! He thanked the Council for being
there, and felt humbled and honored to be a part of it. He wants to thank those of past, present, and future
for serving to ensure our freedom. There was an anonymous donor for the food that was provided for
America 250. Without that personal donation and Chief Zent and his crew cooking, it wouldn’t have
happened. He thanked the donor graciously. KGND went extremely well also. These last two years
have been great. He noticed everyone looking for shade this year, it was a hot one. The fireworks were
the best show he has ever seen.
He reminded Council that if they have any questions at all to direct/e-mail them to Craig first, and Craig
will handle it from there.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM-
None
ADJOURNMENT:
_______________________ ________________________
City Clerk, Carrie Kimball
Mayor, Burke Davidson
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