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City of Kimberly
minutes
City Council February 10, 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
Library Lieson Stephanie Snarr- Gave an update on the Workshop that was held with the
Library Board Members, City Staff, and herself. There was a great deal of time covering several
topics. The library was recently closed for updates that included new flooring, shelves, and
painting. It turned out really well. Stephanie discussed the different programs that the library
has to offer, along with the Safety Committee that Chief Bunderson is participating in. The
library recently just participated in a program called “Let’s Talk About It”. It was hosted by
Hansen this year, but held at the Kimberly Library location. There were 8 adults in attendance.
They are coming up on the end of the Wi-Fi contract and will be reaching out to Mr. Eckles soon
about that. The next meeting will be held in March.
Swearing in of Officer Presten Price -Mayor Davidson, Chief Bunderson
Proclamation for Turners Syndrome- Mayor Davidson, Chief Bunderson
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
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 Public Input rules.
Kim Parke- 1110 Cole St. Kimberly, ID 83341- “I’m here concerned about loose dog issues
that we have in the Stonegate Subdivision. First off, I’d like to thank, um, Animal Control
Officer Brian for actually coming out. Looking at video, looking at pictures, talking to the
neighbors. We actually feel like we are really being heard. Make sure that you guys know we
really appreciate that. Um, we currently have one dog that is continuing to wreak havoc in the
neighborhood. I personally would like some information on the procedures. Request a leash law
sign to be placed in the neighborhood. And, my other concern is/are we to do when we call
Animal Control and there’s no answer. It goes to voicemail. The next step we be able to take.
And then third, education on some of the, a citation, um, that the agent gave reference to. You
know, the fee amount of the citation if he receives it. Um, there’s just some not clear as to how
some of these residents can make this citation, and then, um, what the next step would be.
Again, we are very grateful that that agent, that officer, is actually out there at least interreacting
with us and taking it seriously. Thank you very much”
Matthew Searby- Serves as Operations Manager for Kimberly School District at 141
Center St. West Kimberly, ID 83341 and residing at 1100 Sunset Ln. Kimberly, ID 83341-
“Um, I just wanted to stop by. I probably should have done this earlier on. I’ve been on the job
a year and a half. Um, I know most everyone here that I’m looking at. Worked (inaudible) with
Brian and Craig on things. Um, at the School District I oversee the Transportation, the
Maintenance, and Custodial Departments. And I recently learned that I will be overseeing the
Tech Dept as well. Um, as that Director is being, we are trying to take more in house with
budget cuts. So, I just wanted to introduce myself, uh, put a face to my name for those of you
who don’t know me. Um, I’m readily available. I spend way too many hours at the school, but
um, if you ever need anything in regards to the school or have questions, um, please reach out to
me. Like I said, I work a lot with the city staff. I love all the library ladies too. I have a good
relationship with all of them at the library. So, um, I’m Matthew. Any questions”
Hannah Benson-1231 Cole St. Kimberly, ID 83341- “Um, (inaudible), um mine is also about
the dogs. More about him vandalizing things. He likes to dig in garbage cans and spread all of
our trash all over the place. Um, but also, I have very young children and he is loose all of the
time. And they are actually scared of dogs. So, it’s not fun to have my kid out and not, you
know, you know, it’s, it’s a very nice neighborhood so it would be nice to have them out and not
have to be worried about the dogs loose. And the City (inaudible) have em on a leash. But, um,
anyways, I witnessed him doing this. I have been in contact with Brian and he’s wonderful, so I
appreciate him. I, I witnessed the dog doing this on February 1st. I contacted Brians not
available, so I contacted the Sherrif’s department. They came out, but at that time um, the dog
was, when I witnessed him, he was a street across trying to rammish through people’s trash
because its trash day. Which we are all, there is 6 of us neighbors, very frustrated, um and, so the
dog is starting to learn me and, and, my car, and so when he saw me, he ran back to the house
and I made sure he was staying at the house because I’m the protector. Because I don’t
like(inaudible) looking at that. So anyways, I called the Sherrif’s and they came. The dog was
still on their premises. He was remerging through their trash, but the cops didn’t give them a
citation, which I was very upset. I’m not upset now, darn it. He was actively doing it but it was
on their own property so they didn’t do it. So, I guess I’ll just let him do it on someone else’s
property and call. Maybe. I don’t know what I can do to make it a citation. So that’s what id
like to get answers to protect our homeowners from vandalism. Thank you”
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The City Council, does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment. Public
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the public hearing presentation and provide for Council deliberations and action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION -- ACTION- Council discussion action regarding approved
subdivision plats and future subdivision plats. Documents provided at meeting. Mayor and
Craig
Craig- Handed out Packets (see attached). He stated this is a good refresher course and also
good for the new Council Members. He stated going back several years and starting with
Canyon Glen. Thankful they will be breaking ground here again.
Brian Reed- Stated it should be in about 6-weeks.
Craig- Stated that meeting with the Engineers, there are about 4-5 phases with lots of access
in and out of Stonegate. That Sub-division is approved and done. The issues that we are
dealing with here are again, new faces, new people. How the Statutes read on these types of
sub-divisions and how they are handled. This one was actually handled by Shawna Gaston
and Tedd Wasco along with Luke Schroder. (Brian Reed jumped in) Craig stated what the
city is dealing with here, and he will reference the E-mail from Matthew Searby (see
attached) a recent response to the Chief about the bus pull-outs. The process to get where the
city is today is a very long and exhausting process. Sometimes its years. The main issue for
tonight is the bus pull-out from the Kimberly School District requirements. He called on
Brian to explain.
Brian Reed- Stated that first there is a traffic study that has to be done. From that study they
see where the impact and growth is. They develop a level of service, which is a wait time.
The longer the wait time the lower the score is. They focus on all routes throughout town.
They determine which one is the busiest. They look at all major intersections. Once the
level of service is determined. The traffic study is then sent to the stake holders such as,
RCFD, Kimberly School Dist., the City of Kimberly, Kimberly Public Works, and Police
Department. The School Dist. Determines where the bus pull out is that will not interfere
with the flow of traffic. Emergencies services need to be able to get around and access all
roads without being held up. Once that is determined, they send a letter to Brain to look at
the plan. As far as the bus pull-outs go, he does not get into that. That is between the
developer and the School Dist. At the end of the project Brain does make sure the bus pull-
outs are there, they are there correctly, and work. It will be revisited if it fails. The pull-outs
were wanted by the School Dist. They did not want their buses going into the sub-divisions.
They wanted outside access. It keeps them from deploying the long arm. It doesn’t impede
on traffic. Once all stake holders are in agreeance and everything meets codes, and state
standards, he signs off on it.
Craig- Stated there is more ground about to break and it’s a good time to refresh the topic.
It started clear back in 2021, and it was a condition between the Kimberly School Dist. And
the Engineers. There is a letter from Shawna at the School Dist. to the Engineer, Civil
Science, she was over the transportation department at the School Dist. The city always gets
a copy of these letters, and then it goes in front of the P&Z Commission. Once that is
accepted and the Mylar has been signed, we are in Perpetuity. The city id required to
maintain that pull-out from that date forward. These are expensive to make, and expensive
to maintain. They run around $300,000.00. These are designed by the Engineers, developers,
and the School Dist. Tedd Wasco, and Shawna Gaston. In the letter (see insert) sent by
former Chief Jeff Perry on July 7, 2022 Re: Canyon Glen Sub-Division. Approx 100 lots
clearly states there is an out of travel lane, bus loading area, with no traffic being stopped.
It is in City limits, and controlled by the Kimberly/Hansen Polic Dept. will provide all
services for this recorded Plat, approved by City Council. It’s a done deal; law enforcement
will be enforcing the law. The really important part is they are the Cities public rights-of-
way. With the mandated traffic study, it is up to the city to make sure all conditions are met
and maintained as outlined in the approved Plat. Brian stamps this. It doesn’t go away. It
doesn’t matter how many people use it. There is a bus pull-out that is recorded, and must be
used. Period. The Highway Dist. is also involved in this. There is a ton of discussions
before these plat’s ever get approved. About 30-years ago when this was annexed into city
limits, there was not a Plaza there to take up half of the right-of-way. All of the conditions
are lined out very clear in this document before you (see insert). Emerald Dr. has been
annexed into the city. It bottle necks down and most people think it is still County. That’s
a big right-of-way there, its just not developed yet. The city is liable. Enforce all conditions
of that development. Now shifting to Olsen Farms. There are about 100 lots. Again, a letter
dated July 2022 (see insert). The School Dist., again notes that there will be a bus pull-out
located on the North side entrance side to pick up kids. Another letter dated 2019, (see
insert), again the School District saying there will be a bus pull-out. The city is on the hook
to take care of it and enforce the law. Another letter from RCFD (see insert) in RE: Olsen
Farms. They had one put down by Tucker Pettersons property. They worked very close
with Tucker on this.
Craig is being contacted about this. Drivers have started calling back in September. Council
is questioning why they aren’t being used. Craig had followed and photographed it a few
times. A letter was sent to Kimberly School Dist. by Chief Bunderson. It is up to the Chief
to ensure his officers are upholding the law on the conditions that were asked of by the School
Dist., by developing the bus pull-outs. Chief Bunderson emailed Luke Schroder, and
Matthew got it as well, Craig and Brian Reed as well (see insert). It is very clear. Two other
sub-divisions start questioning why they are not being used. The city id gearing up for
another sub-division south of Heritage Farms. Another 200 homes, right across from Canyon
Glen. Canyon Glen wants to know why they are not being used. Craig asked Mayor what
is affected on the bottom line.
Mayor Davidson- Stated Craig and Brian have done a great job laying it out there tonight.
The developer ends up loosing buildable, sellable lots in order to build out these bus pull-
outs. So, they are out a few lots plus the cost of developing them. That’s big money to not
be utilizing what the school said needed to be there. The cost is also on the hook for the city
to maintain them. That is also taxable money that is not being collected.
Craig- what is coming back to the city is we are demanding and requiring it, they are building
in what the school required, yet no one is using it. The School Dist. Said they weren’t going
to go down into the sub-divisions; they need to widen the road and develop these pull-outs.
That’s is how it is and how it got there. The developers Engineers are the ones that designed
these not our City Engineer. Craig called on Chief Bunderson to read into record the email
received from Matthew Searby (see insert). Chief Bunderson read the email. Craig
questioned if they approve future developments based on future tax base, answer no, do we
look at the cost to see what the burden will be on the city, we do. Public works maintaining,
and law enforcement enforcing. All the departments do an amazing job here at the city. He
says new names and new faces due to the transition here and with the School Dist. He is
happy to see Matthew here tonight. Craig and Brian will be working with him as the sub-
divisions start to develop. Again, there are more pull-outs on the way. Everyone is
appreciative of the tax bases that these developments bring. That is why there are so many
levels to getting this done. Names are not left out. Thank you to Matthew for pointing out
Tedd Wasco’s address.
Richman- Stated it seems pretty simple to just use the bus pull-outs.
Ahlm- Questioned where the safest crosswalk is for them. Is it the 4-way stop down at Gem
or the one down by Subway?
Chief- Stated there is no cross walk in the middle of the road. It will be down at either
intersection. He stated a few years ago there was one going across from the Elementary
School to Fiesta on Main St. South, and it caused way too much confusion and congestion
being that close to Main and Center. When they redid the parking lot, the one by Ridley’s
was added.
Snarr- Wanted to learn more about the Traffic Study and what they take into account.
Craig- Stated any development over 60 lots require a Traffic Study. It has to be an
Engineering certified firm. They take the non-developed ground and look at the zoning; the
industry standards are about 9 trips in and out per day per person on average of 3 people per
home. A good example is City Hall here with the traffic in and out. Part of the Heritage
Farm traffic study is what kicked in the 3-way stop at Center and Emerald. It also said there
won’t be any blocking of traffic so they built massive bus pull-outs. He has seen crosswalks
in the middle of city blocks before. Some are safer due to not having the distraction of
intersection traffic. They are about $100,000.00 to do the Traffic Study, and the developer
pays this along with the bus pull-outs that the school demanded. The developer expects them
to be used. The city took major heat over the 4-way stop on Emerald and Gem. That was
required out of the traffic study. Polk and HWY 30 has a flashing beacon light due to the
traffic study.
Snarr- Thanked Craig, and stated it is not what we want to do r not. It’s about what the
study says is needed. Snarr stated to answer Ahlm’s question, there is another bus pull-out
on the same side of the road that can be used so kids do not have to cross the street. One for
North bound and one for South bound.
Craig- Stated he believes there is a cross walk on Center Street coming across from The
Fox’s property that the bus stops at to load and unload. Seems to work okay, but not ideal.
Someday hope to improve that. Again, we pay very close attention to the conditions that are
approved on these developments. If you look at Park Vista, there are narrow streets, due to
no parking on the street. This is what the developer wanted. They have a bus pull-out.
Holmgren- Questioned how many other neighborhoods have the bus pull-outs.
Craig- Good question, bus pull-outs were required by the School Dist. In 2016. Park Vista,
Ridgeline, Olsen Farms, Heritage Farms, two at Patterson Farms, and Big Sky. These
developers again, paid a lot of money to meet that condition. No one is in the place to say
don’t use them. What has been approved on the books is what is to be followed.
Holmgren- Stated so there are eight other sub-divisions have them, and are they being
utilized. She has not heard any other issues with the other bus pull-outs.
Craig- Craig stated he monitors every morning. There are some being used. That is a great
question for the School Dist. Ask them which ones are being utilized.
Holmgren- Stated she is looking at long term. The bus pull-out is a good safety option. The
more sub-divisions that come in is more traffic.
Craig- agreed.
Ahlm- Stated the bus pull-outs are huge for keeping kids safe. He stated the issue is with
this particular bus stop. He also walks that route every other day. His biggest concern with
that bus pull-out is a kid crossing the road without a designated cross walk. There are no
sidewalks on the one side of the Gem and Emerald intersection. His concern is crossing in
the middle of the street. He walks it everyday and sees many close calls. He would like to
collaborate with the transportation department on this. His main concern is this particular
bus pull-out, and crossing in the middle of the street.
Snarr- stated this is why she brought it up a couple of meetings ago. Craig mentioned the
school required this back in 2016. Wanted to know where the compliance and enforcement
come from. They required these bus pull-outs, but who is making them utilize it. They are
not being used, what happens.
Craig- agreed. That is where we are at. As stated in the conditions of approval, it’s the
Police Department. They are to force the use of the bus pull-out. There are bus pull-outs all
over town. They have to be used. When the school says I want this, they need to use them.
The entrance between Patterson Farms and the little bridge, is one house. The builders for
Patterson had to get really creative, they had to get up and around it somehow. Can a cross
walk go in the middle of the street, yes. Can they walk up to the closest intersection to cross,
yes. Can they walk up to the bus pull-outs, yes. Craig thinks in the future they need to look
at more cross walks along Emerald, especially with Canyon Glen coming up. There will be
another big bus pull-out there as well. He agreed with Lisa, for the safety. Agreed, the school
doesn’t want buses down in the neighborhoods. Again, its up to Law Enforcement to enforce
the use of them, its Public Works to Maintain them, and the School Dist. to use them. He
appreciates and thinks there is a great working relationship with the school and wants to keep
that. This is old stuff so it’s good to go over it with new people.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council President Richman motioned to approve the Current and legal method of approving
subdivision plats, and enforcing said recorded plats.
Council Member Snarr seconded the motion.
Ahlm- Questioned if there could be a condition regarding future cross-walks.
The motion by President Richman was clarified to include Current and legal method of
approving subdivision plats, and enforcing said recorded plats, and looking at future cross-walks.
Council Member Snarr, again, seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
A.
DISCUSSION – ACTION – Council discussion action regarding minutes – more
or less information including names and addresses. Mayor and Craig
Mayor- Stated that at the last meeting Lisa Holmgren felt there was unnecessary information.
He reminded everyone again, that everything is live in the building. Discussion that happens
before, during, and after, ais captured. He knows there was talk after the last meeting with
Lisa and Tim. Those things need to be brought out in Council comments, and not done before
or after. He reminded them they are a body, and not singular. This is an action item, and the
Mayor recommends that they continue to contain as much information as possible.
Snarr- Thanked the Mayor. She thanked Tim for the email he sent. Stated that in all the
years of serving on different types of boards; she has never had an issue with “to much
detail”. There have been issues with not enough information though. Meetings are recorded,
but over time those can get lost or not able to play. In writing, will always be there. It’s
important to get names and details. The minutes are what is relied on. Years from now,
people need to be able to read them and know what is going on.
Mayor- Stated that at the County meetings, and other cities they are pretty detailed as well.
He agrees, no one has ever been held accountable for “too” much information.
Ahlm- Questioned for those persons named that are not present, are there any instances that
have come up with “name dropping”, and making a statement that, that is not what they
meant. He questioned if that is what Holmgren meant. That there is a conversation going
and they are not there to defend themselves.
Holmgren- Stated yes, that is more of what she was talking about. Not, not having any
names, or addresses, or any other information in there. Just not when there wasn’t someone
present. We were “name Dropping” and talking about them. They were not here to utilize
or have that be a community member or something like that. Not using people’s names on
that part. Now, if it pertains to what we are talking about when the people are here, she
thinks it should absolutely be in there.
Mayor- Directed the conversation to Craig. Craig has worked in 5-6 other jurisdictions and
asked what has gone on with them.
Craig- Stated Tim’s response answered that question. This is an open public meeting.
Names, addresses, numbers are discussed. It’s no different than Matthew Searby providing
whose address, where did that come from, Matthew Searby listed Wasco’s address. That is
a public document and is in front of Council tonight. What really needs to be focused on is
everything that comes to the Council, like the documents handed out tonight, they have
names and addresses on them, Tim Stover Agreed, they are not sitting in the audience. It is
brought before you to inform you. MVMPO is talked about a lot here, you will hear names
like Nathan Jerkey, he isn’t here, but you will hear his name. Craig’s job is to demand all
the information he can get. He has been to all levels of courts, and yes Stephanie, he has
never had to much information. People that come to speak listed their information, and most
of the time talking about a neighbor or other issue. Craig has requested a thumb drive from
the last meeting due to a conversation after the meeting between Tim and Lisa. Stover
questioned Lisa what was going on and had she been contacted. Lisa stated yes, Tedd
Wasco.
Holmgren- Stated no she did not.
Craig- Questioned Tim Stover on that comment.
Tim- Stated he didn’t recall. He asked Lisa to help him understand, but he doesn’t recall the
exact conversation.
Mayor- Reminded everyone that this room is live, and is always live. It is always on. He
expects them to work as a body.
Craig- Stated going back, let’s say Lisa didn’t say that. It was misunderstood maybe. The
thing is, it’s a land use issue. The bus pull-out, this Council approved that and all the
conditions. It is to be enforced by Law Enforcement, maintained by Public Works. Again,
Matthew Searby gave Wasco’s address in the documents presented. It’s public record no
matter where it came out at. It’s being questioned what the issue is. It comes down to a bus
pull-out not being used. The school not making it happen. An email to the Chief of Police,
and now it has to be delt with. It is a land use issue. It will be enforced. He has kept things
out of litigation by having proper minutes. The city is dealing with things now regarding
this same stuff.
Snarr- Things can happen unexpectantly, recording are great, but they can fail. Snarr wanted
to address the comment made by Ahlm to Holmgren about the he said she said. The only
information regarding the address was it was the address and his home. It wasn’t anyone
saying someone said this or that. There were no statements saying something was being
said.
Richman- Stated he thinks the Minutes that have been done are pretty detailed and have
kept the city out of trouble. He feels they should continue to be done in the way they are.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Snarr motioned to direct staff to continue the current method of recording the
Minutes, and to have as much detail as possible.
Council President Richman seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
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 January 27, 2026
B. Accounts Payable for January 28, 2026 – February 10, 2026
General Fund
$ 40,591.43
Water Fund
$ 7,460.15
Sewer Fund
$ 22,602.78
Library
$ 405.90
TOTAL
$ 71,060.26
Holmgren- Stated she thinks there is a missing word “not” and would like confirmation of the
word “not” on page 2, Item #5A, paragraph #1, 4th sentence, between word #5 and #6.
Mayor- confirmed it was the word “not” that is the concern.
Craig- Suggested the Minutes be tabled and he would have Carrie go back through the recording
and make corrections if needed.
Ahlm- Clarified they would address these Minutes at the next meeting.
Carrie via phone- Stated she would relisten to the recording to verify if there was the word
“not” and make any corrections needed to move forward next meeting.
Mayor- Confirmed and stated that they still need to move forward on the Bills and Claims, and
pay them to keep our A credit rating for Bond reasons.
Holmgren- Questioned Carrie if she had any further in formation on having more description on
the Unpaid Invoice Report.
Mayor- Stated that would come at a future time.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Snarr motioned to approve the Consent Calendar Accounts Payable only and to
table the January 27, 2026 Minutes until next meeting pending confirmation of the word “not” on
page 2, Item #5A, paragraph #1, 4th sentence, between word #5 and #6.
Council Member Ahlm seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- No
Snarr-Yes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS -
Chief Bunderson- Presented his year end report. (see attached).
Snarr- Thanked Chief for the detailed report. Questioned if on the calls for service could he
break them out as Kimberly vs Hansen calls.
Chief- Stated he did not break them out but he can.
Craig- Stated that was the most detail he has heard from that department in years, and
appreciates it. The flip side is Craig will be going over this information with Chief for the DIF.
It is a big eye opener for it to statutorily connect with the direct impact of new growth. The past
reports did not help at all. He praised the Chief on a job well done with his department.
Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Stated his department is continuing to
operate in Winter mode. He has been maintaining all equipment and taking advantage of
working on everything. Big Sky is moving along great.
Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- Stated he wanted to go on record in stating that what
we hear and what comes across is not to be attacking. He appreciates what Lisa said. Get it
under Council comments. Its all about fine tuning and getting a handle on it. He confirmed that
Carrie was still online via phone. He stated Carrie has done an amazing job with stating the
facts. Getting them on record. The minutes are important. It holds up in court especially with
land use issues. Parcels are Public Record. He and Brain are working with Nick Parren on 100-
140 lots that wrap around North of The Boat Dock South of Heritage Farms. The new 5-acre
park should be seeded here in the next 2-months. Sprinkler system is in. ADA compliant on
restrooms. Reservations are already in line for the new park. Canyon Glen will come back in
front of Council soon. The conversation was good to have; it helps him keep the city out of
litigation. It’s great that we have talked about future crosswalks locations. Craig stated the story
of how the new 5-acre park came about is on the web page.
Tim Stover- Introduced the new attorney to their firm, Mr. Nope. He will be helping Tim out.
Shane Nope- Introduced himself. His career started in Municipality Law in his 2nd year of Law
school. He has been in this field for 12-years. He is happy to be a part of the team.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS –
Richman- Reminded that America turns 250-years old this year. Craig is putting together a
celebration for this event. More information to follow.
8. MAYOR COMMENTS – Directed Craig to reach out to the folks who signed up for Citizen
Input.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM-
None
ADJOURNMENT:
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City Clerk, Carrie Kimball
Mayor, Burke Davidson
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