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City of Kimberly
minutes
City Council June 9, 2026
MEETING minutes
6:00 pm
242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Administrator Craig Eckles took roll call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
CEREMONIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS
Chief Zent, RCFD- Updated that the Spring started off busy this year. Looks like it could be a
busy year this year. Trainings coming up that will involve some of the community regarding
emergency evacuations. RCFD is looking forward to serving food at the City of Kimberly
America 250 celebration at the Main Park on July, 4 2026, and also again at KGND this year.
Council Member Snarr- Is reporting as the Library Lesion. Snarr stated last week was the
Board meeting as well as the 1st week of the Summer Reading Program. There were just over
100 attendees. The blocking off for safety was done wonderfully.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
None
1. CITIZEN ISSUES – PUBLIC INPUT –
None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS RULES -
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
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 May 26, 2026
B. Accounts Payable for May 27, 2026 – June 9, 2026
General Fund
$ 13,384.83
Water Fund
$ 14,745.09
Sewer Fund
$ 26,691.38
Library
$ 472.88
TOTAL
$ 55,294.18
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council President Richman motioned to approve the consent Calander as presented with the
correction of minutes.
Council Member Snarr seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr- Yes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS -
Chief Bunderson- briefed the Council on the hand out – Status report. This report depicts the
calls for service for the Hansen and Kimberly as Councilmember Snarr had requested. Chief
Bunderson provided the detail as the percentage of hands-on calls for service and the increase in
those over the last year. He also explained the report detailing the hours of service provided in
relation to the hours of pay compensation for the department. Concluding that things were
improving as noted in the reports.
Craig- Thanked the Chief for his report and the detail regarding calls for service.
Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Brian briefed the Council on the status of
the Big Sky Sub, all is on track for phase II and III. Canyon Glen is nearing completion of rock
sawing, to go ahead with the underground utilities. We are hoping that the 50% allotment from
the T.F. Canal Co. lasts through the critical irrigation season for the PI users. There have been a
few irritated unhappy PI user’s regarding not being able to use the City’s drinking water.
Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- Craig provided the camera video of the recent crash at
3400 E and 3600 N., that he had planned on at the last meeting but did not have the final releases
on the crash. Chief Bunderson stated that the impact as seen on the video was most likely a 100+
mile per hour impact if both vehicles were driving the posted speed of 50 mph. Craig thanked
Chief Zent and Chief Bunderson for their assistance at that accident. He was glad it had nothing
to do with the City’s park as that was the social media story that it was the City Park that caused
that. The 4-way stop components are have been ordered and we are expecting about 4-5 weeks
for the arrival. Craig briefed the Council on the upcoming 4th America 250 Event, and asked
Brian for clarification on the speed dip on Sierra Way. Craig thanked Chief Bunderson for a
great call status report as that information is utilized with the calls for service that are
documented as part of the qualifying DIF-Development Impact Fees collected and how those can
be spent. I will have a work shop with the departments in the next few weeks regarding their
applicable DIF dollars.
Carrie Kimball City Clerk- Not present.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS –
Snarr- Thanked the Chief for the detailed report breaking the 2 out.
Ahlm- Questioned Brian about the replaced hydrant on Gem.
Brian- Stated the crew would have it patched back up later in the week.
8. MAYOR COMMENTS –
None
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM-
None
ADJOURNMENT:
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City Clerk, Carrie Kimball
Mayor Burke Davidson
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