City of Kimberly | minutes | meeting 2026-02-10 | Council Meeting source: https://www.cityofkimberly.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-206 City of Kimberly minutes City Council February 10, 2026 MEETING minutes 6:00 pm 242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341 Provisions are being made to support Council, Staff and Public participation, in this public meeting, via a telephone conference call option, or you may attend in person. TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE, call in at approximately 5:55 p.m. to the conference call number 1-423-735-3173 Enter the Pin number 785 252 574 followed by the pound # sign. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME – PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES – THANK YOU 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” 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: 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: _______________________ ________________________ City Clerk, Carrie Kimball Mayor, Burke Davidson