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CITY OF CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO TT. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 AGENDAITEMNO. | 1: ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen. Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDAITEMNO. — 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Father Emil Parafiniuk, representing Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mayor Blad announced Agenda Item No. 3(f) had been pulled from the agenda. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 3: CONSENT AGENDA Council was asked to consider the following business items: (a) MINUTES Approve the minutes from the following meetings: Budget Development meetings of June 3, 4, 5, 2025; and Clarification and Regular Council meetings of July 17, 2025. (b) MATERIAL CLAIMS Approve the Material Claims for the period of September 1-15, 2025 in the amount of $3,297,806.79. (c) TREASURER’S REPORT Approve the Treasurer’s Report for July 2025 showing cash and investments as of July 31, 2025 in the amount of $118,796,108. (d) POCATELLO ARTS COUNCIL REAPPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Deleena Foster to continue serving as a member of the Pocatello Arts Council. Deleena’s term will begin October 21, 2025 and expire October 21, 2028. (e) COUNCIL DECISION - REVOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL DECISION VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SAUNTER LANE Adopt the Council’s decision revoking its August 7, 2025 decision to vacate right-of-way of approximately 0.5 acres of land located at Saunter Lane, as the adjacent owner, Kartchner Homes, Inc., rescinded their application with the City. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 (f) COUNCIL DECISION - ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 1.86 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 8728 NORTH KRAFT ROAD As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 3(f) to adopt the Council decision annexing approximately 1.86 acres of land located at 8728 North Kraft Road was pulled from the agenda. (g) COUNCIL DECISION - NORTHGATE RIDGES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) APPROVAL Adopt the Council decision granting a request by Millennial Development Partners, LLC and Smart Town, LLC for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of approximately 20.41 acres of land, generally located east of Portneuf Urgent Care at 2850 Olympus Drive, subject to conditions. The \ development shall consist of two hundred eighty-three (283) zero lot line townhomes and common areas. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve items T1(a)- Ti(e) and TI(g) on the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Bates, Cheatum, Mangum, and Nichols. AGENDAITEMNO. 4: PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blad announced there were no proclamations. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 5: CALENDAR REVIEW Mayor Blad reminded the Council of the following meetings: October 2 Special Joint City/County meeting at 3:00 p.m., Council Clarification meeting at 5:30 p.m., and Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. and October 9 City Council Work Session at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Blad announced the Splash Dance for Dogs at Ross Park Aquatic Complex on September 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Zoo Idaho will be open on weekends only starting October 26. The open burn ban in Wildland-Urban Interface areas continues. AGENDAITEMNO. 6: TAXICAB LICENSE DENIAL APPEAL - FOXX Darrell Foxx, Jr. was present to appeal the denial of his taxicab license, which was denied by the Pocatello Police Department. Darrell Foxx, Jr., Pocatello resident, provided an overview of the circumstances surrounding past charges from the late 1990s and early 2000s. He stated he was convicted in 1998 of malicious injury to property following a mutual altercation with a roommate and later convicted in 2001 of one count of felony burglary related to storage unit incidents. He explained both matters were resolved, he completed all probation and restitution requirements, and he received a withheld judgment on the felony, meaning he is not considered a felon. Mr. Foxx noted he has had no criminal activity in the past twenty years aside from speeding violations. He stated he currently transports individuals and delivers medication as part of his employment and is seeking a taxi license to continue similar work transporting individuals with disabilities. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 Mallarie Bascom, Licensing Enforcement Officer, explained that Mr. Foxx’s taxi license application was denied under City Code 5.56.050(e), which requires applicants to have a criminal record free of felony convictions and crimes of violence. She outlined the 1998 malicious injury to property conviction and the 2001 burglary conviction, noting both were disclosed on the application. In response to questions from Council, Ms. Bascom confirmed the incidents occurred in Pocatello and that Mr. Foxx accurately reported his criminal history on the application. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Foxx described his current work delivering medication and transporting individuals and confirmed he is not a felon due to the withheld judgment. Council expressed appreciation for Mr. Foxx’s positive changes in his life. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to overturn the decision of the Pocatello Police Department staff and approve the Taxi Cab License for Darrell Foxx, Jr. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025 SEPTEMBER BUDGET AMENDMENTS This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments from the public regarding proposed Fiscal Year 2025 amendments. Mayor Blad opened the public hearing. Bonny Schroeder, Finance Controller, reviewed the purpose of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments and the statutory requirements for approval. She explained that the amendments align the budget with actual revenues, grant awards, and project needs, noting that changing timelines and new funding make adjustments necessary. Ms. Schroeder stated that amendments provide spending authority and allow the City to move funds when appropriate, reflecting responsible financial management and transparency. She noted that the FY25 Budget, adopted in August 2024, could not anticipate all changes 12-18 months in advance. The amendment process mirrors the original budget adoption and includes public notice and a public hearing. This is the second amendment to the FY25 Budget, following one approved in February, and is the final opportunity to align appropriations before the fiscal year concludes. In response to questions from Council, Konni Kendell, City Clerk, stated that the $500 allocated for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks expenses was an anonymous donation made to the Pocatello Arts Council. Mayor Blad announced that no written correspondence had been received. Heather Disselkoen, Pocatello resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments, focusing on the $350,000 allocation from Fund 78 for rebranding. She stated her concern was with the execution of the expenditure rather than the spending itself, noting there had been no Council discussions, agenda items, or motions outlining how the funds would be used or implemented. Ms. Disselkoen, also referenced the Riverside Clubhouse project, explaining that prior interest earnings had been allocated REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 and that additional amendments had left approximately $106,000 remaining in Fund 78. She noted that the clubhouse project does not yet have a guaranteed maximum price and emphasized that other City needs remain unaddressed, urging Council to consider these factors. Bonny Schroeder, Finance Controller, explained that two $350,000 amendments for rebranding were anticipated, as $1 million had been set aside for that purpose. She noted that the $1.5 million allocation for the Riverside clubhouse came from available Fund 78 resources and capital dollars, supplemented by a donation, and that final project costs are not yet known. She emphasized that the rebranding and clubhouse funds are separate and that the $1 million for rebranding and $1.5 million for the clubhouse are not combined. There being no further comments, Mayor Blad closed the public hearing and announced that an ordinance had been prepared for Council consideration. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 8: US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (US DOT) - INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET CONCESSION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Council was asked to approve submission of the US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program Application for a transload facility feasibility analysis at the Pocatello Regional Airport and if awarded, accept the grant and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The total project costs are $1,000,000.00 and there is no match required. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve submission of the US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program Application for a transload facility feasibility analysis at the Pocatello Regional Airport and if awarded, accept the grant and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, and Nichols. AGENDAITEMNO. 9: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - POLICE UNION Council was asked to approve adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Nichols, to approve adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Heather Buchanan, Human Resources Director, stated that the estimated fiscal impact of the agreement, primarily due to the new pay table for sworn officers, is approximately $525,000, noting that the amount is subject to minor adjustments. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 Ms. Leeuwrik’s motion was voted on at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Nichols, Bates, Cheatum, Mangum, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 10: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 0.11 ACRE PARCEL OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY Council was asked to declare a O.1l-acre parcel of City-owned property and adjacent City-owned vacated portion of Lincoln Avenue located at West Bridger Street and North Lincoln Avenue and the Portneuf River and adjacent to 841 West Bridger Street, as underutilized and further declare the intent to exchange said property for real property of equal or greater value, owned by Jack Brennan (mailing address: 12 Cedar Hills Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204) in accordance with Idaho Code Title 50 Chapter 14 “Conveyance of Property” and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum , seconded by Mr. Cheatum , to declare a O.1l-acre parcel of City-owned property and adjacent City-owned vacated portion of Lincoln Avenue located at West Bridger Street and North Lincoln Avenue and the Portneuf River and adjacent to 841 West Bridger Street, as underutilized and further declare the intent to exchange said property for real property of equal or greater value, owned by Jack Brennan (mailing address: 12 Cedar Hills Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204) in accordance with Idaho Code Title 50 Chapter 14 “Conveyance of Property” and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. © Ti: RESOLUTION/AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT - RDM ONSITE AND INFINITE HYDRAULICS Council was asked to adopt a Resolution and approve a lease agreement with RDM Onsite and Infinite Hydraulics for approximately 4,208 square feet of warehouse space for the purpose of cold storage of business supplies and equipment and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Term is five (5) years and rental rate will be $553.80 per month to be increased annually according to the CPI with a full rate review in 2026 and every five (5) years thereafter. A motion was made by Mr. Cheatum, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to adopt a Resolution (2025-36) and approve a lease agreement with RDM Onsite and Infinite Hydraulics for approximately 4,208 square feet of warehouse space for the purpose of cold storage of business supplies and equipment and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Cheatum, Mangum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 12: USE AGREEMENT -_ HISTORIC OLD TOWN POCATELLO FOUNDATION, INC - POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSIT Council was asked to approve a use agreement with Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation, Inc. to allow access to the Old Downtown Bus Depot to perform investigative research and conduct tours for the 2025 Haunted History Walking Tours, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 A motion was made by Ms. Leeuwrik, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to approve a use agreement with Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation, Inc. to allow access to the Old Downtown Bus Depot to perform investigative research and conduct tours for the 2025 Haunted History Walking Tours, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. In response to a question from Council, Skyler Beebe, Director of Pocatello Regional Transit, explained that “investigative research” involves examining paranormal activity prior to the tours. He noted that the bus depot was last used for haunted tours approximately 12-15 years ago. Ms. Leeuwrik’s motion was voted on at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Leeuwrik, Mangum, Bates, Cheatum, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 13: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/ GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES BID AWARD/CONTRACT - RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid and approve a contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) Services for the construction of a new clubhouse at the Riverside Golf Course located at 3500 Bannock Highway to the highest scoring responsive firm, Construction Services, Inc. and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funds for this project have been allocated to the Golf Capital Improvement Project (CIP) fund. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to award the bid and approve a contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) Services for the construction of a new clubhouse at the Riverside Golf Course located at 3500 Bannock Highway to the highest scoring responsive firm, Construction Services, Inc. and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 14; ORDINANCE - FISCAL YEAR 2025 APPROPRIATION AMENDMENT Council was asked to consider an ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year expenditures by $5,399,717 to account for additional revenue, including grant funds received by the City and to use previously unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Mr. Mangum, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 14, be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that the whole ordinance be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Mangum, Bates, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, and Nichols. Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 Mayor Blad declared the final reading of the ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance increasing the total Fiscal Year expenditures by $5,399,717 to account for additional revenue, including grant funds received by the City and to use previously unappropriated cash balances for unanticipated expenses incurred by the City. Mayor Blad asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bates, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Mangum, Nichols, and Paulsen. Mayor Blad declared the ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3167 and that the whole ordinance be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDAITEMNO. 15: ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE Kristy Lewis, Pocatello resident, spoke about repeated graffiti vandalism at her workplace. She expressed concern that reporting graffiti triggers code enforcement cleanup rather than a police report, questioned the distinction between graffiti and vandalism in City Code, and requested increased police presence and cameras. Mayor Blad noted a police officer would follow up. AGENDAITEMNO. 16: ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. APPROVED BY: LAD, MAYOR ATTESTED BY: PREPARED BY: AUBRIANA RESENDES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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