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‘CITY OF ; CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2026 AGENDAITEM NO. _ 1: ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark Dahlquist. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, Hayden Paulsen, Stacy Satterfield, and Ann Swanson. Mayor Dahlquist led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Giesbrecht, representing Watersprings Pocatello. Mayor Dahlquist announced Agenda Item No. 17 had been pulled from the agenda. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 3: CONSENT AGENDA | Council was asked to consider the following business items: (a) MINUTES Waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes from the following meetings: City Council Work Session of March 12, 2026; Special City Council Budget Development Training of March 2, 2026; and Special City Council meeting of April 9, 2026. (b) MATERIAL CLAIMS Approve the Material Claims for the period of April 1-15, 2026 in the amount of $2,190,674.14. (c) |TREASURER’S REPORT Approve the Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 showing cash and _ investments as of February 28, 2026 in the amount of $121,567,608. — (d) POCATELLO ARTS COUNCIL APPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Tanner Gilman to serve as a member of the Pocatello Arts Council, replacing Lazarus Clark who resigned. Tanner’s term will begin April 17, 2026 and expire July 18, 2028. (e) POCATELLO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REAPPOINTMENTS Confirm the reappointment of Mayor Mark Dahlquist and Kirk Lepchenske to continue serving as members of the Pocatello Development Authority. Both terms will begin May 1, 2026 and expire May 1, 2030. (f) COUNCIL DECISION — REZONE OF 3450 US HWY 30 Adopt the Council’s decision approving the request from Brandon Ratliff to amend the zoning designation of 3450 US HWY 30 from Residential Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) to Light Industrial (LI). REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 APRIL 16, 2026 (g) COUNCIL DECISION ~ THE CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD): Adopt the Council’s decision approving a request by K Holdings, Inc. for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) allowing construction of sixty-four (64) zero-lot line townhomes, generally located parallel to Venture Way and the end of Paradigm Way, subject to conditions. (h) 2025 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Approve submission of the 2025 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the amount of $21,580.80. This is an annual allocation administered by Bannock County and there are no matching fund requirements. If awarded, Police Department staff will use grant funds toward the purchase of 14 WRAP Safety Restraint Packages at a total cost of $21,630.00. The Police Department has been allocated $21,580.80 and the remaining balance is available in the Pocatello Police Department budget. (i) B.1.D MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN POCATELLO, INC. Approve a renewal of the Management Agreement with Historic Downtown Pocatello to administer and manage the operation of the Business Improvement District (B.1.D.) and acknowledge that they have reviewed the employment agreement of Stephanie Palagi with Historic Downtown Pocatello, Inc. as provided for in the Management Agreement and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Rich Morgan, Chief Financial Officer, gave an overview of the Treasure’s Report. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, those voting i in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, ~Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 4: PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Dahlquist recognized local artist Tal Samson and members of Chief Pocatello's family and the Shoshone Bannock Tribes regarding the installation of a second Chief Pocatello portrait in Council Chambers. Mr. Samson shared the history of the original City commissioned portrait and the collaborative effort with tribal descendants and elders to honor Chief Pocatello's legacy. Several descendants of Chief Pocatello spoke about their family's history, cultural heritage, and appreciation for Mr. Samson's work preserving and promoting the Chief's story. Mr. Samson presented historical materials to the City and suggested additional opportunities to recognize Chief Pocatello and his descendants. Hovia Edwards performed a Native American flute selection in honor of family members and tribal elders. Council and Mayor Dahlquist thanked Mr. Samson and the descendants for their participation and contributions to the community. Mr. Nichols, on behalf of Mayor Dahlquist, proclaimed Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to be Earth Day in Pocatello and encouraged all citizens, businesses, and institutions to make a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 APRIL 16, 2026 commitment to undertake programs and projects that enhance our community's natural environment by reducing the city’s carbon footprint and help build a sustainable community. Brenna Olson, Education and Outreach Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. She invited the City Council and citizens to the Environmental Fair to be held April 18 at Lookout Point. The event is free to the public. Mr. Paulsen, on behalf of Mayor Dahlquist, proclaimed the week of April 19-26, 2026, to be Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in Pocatello and urged all citizens to be aware of the dedicated professionals who make invaluable contributions to the health of so many in our region and beyond. K. Tayler Bardsley, Laboratory Quality, Education, and Outreach Coordinator at Portneuf Medical Center, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. Ms. Satterfield, on behalf of Mayor Dahlquist, proclaimed the month of April 2026 to be Month of the Military Child in Pocatello and urged all residents to express their appreciation for the contributions military children and their families make to our community and nation. Hiedi Young, Military and Family Readiness Specialist, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 5: CALENDAR REVIEW Mayor Dahlquist noted this week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which recognizes and honors emergency dispatchers and telecommunicators. He gave a special thank you to all those who serve in these important roles. ~~~ “Mayor Dahlquist reminded Council members of the following meetings: April 23 Special ~ City Council Town Hall meeting at 6:00 p.m.; May 7 City Council Budget Development meeting at 9:00 a.m., Clarification meeting at 5:30 p.m., and Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.; May 14 City Council Work Session at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Budget Development meeting. Mayor Dahlquist announced Zoo Idaho is currently open weekends only and will open daily beginning May 1; April 18 at 10:30 a.m. is the 29th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” at Centennial Park, with registration available online or through the Animal Shelter; the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair will be held April 18 at Lookout Point from Tl a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free, family-friendly activities and free PRT rides to the event during event hours; May 6 is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Connections Credit Union Clubhouse at Riverside Golf Course at 11 a.m.; annual spring cleanup at City cemeteries is underway, with crews removing flowers and decorations through the end of April, and citizens are asked to remove any items they have placed ona cemetery space if they wish to avoid disposal of the items; the Compost Happens Program runs April 1 through the last full week of November, with yard waste carts collected on regular collection days; City Creek Recreation Area gates remain closed to motorized access until approximately REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 APRIL 16, 2026 May 15, 2026; the City Wide Spring Cleanup sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. beginning at Caldwell Park with a free breakfast; and dog licenses expire June 1, with half-price dog licenses available throughout the month of May at the Animal Shelter. AGENDAITEMNO. 6: ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were no individuals signed up to speak at this time. AGENDAITEMNO. 7: FINAL PLAT APPLICATION - BREEZY COMMONS TOWNHOUSES 1ST ADDITION Council was asked to approve a final plat application by Gate City Builders, LLC, represented by Sunrise Engineering (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to subdivide 2.12 acres for Breezy Commons Townhouses 1* Addition (a replat of Lot 59 Breezy Commons Townhouses) into seven (7) lots. The subdivision is located at 3780 Philbin Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Preliminary Plat finding that it met the standards for approval with conditions and staff finds that the Final Plat is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to approve a final plat application by Gate City Builders, LLC, represented by Sunrise Engineering to subdivide 2.12 acres for final plat approval Breezy Commons A Division of Lot 59 Block 1 Breezy Townhouses into seven (7) lots with the following conditions: 1) All conditions set out in the Public Works Department Memorandum from Tom Kirkman, Public Works Director, dated February 3, 2026 shall be met and 2) All other standards and conditions of Municipal Code not herein stated but applicable to the subdivision shall apply and that the subdivision is located at 3780 Philbin Road and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Nichols, Mangum, Bates, Paulsen, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. _ 8: PIGGYBACK BID ACCEPTANCE FOR ALAMEDA PARK ~~~ AND EMPIRE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT = — PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Council was asked to accept the piggyback bid of Sourcewell Contract #101635-BUR with BCI Burke Company for the purchase of three (3) playgrounds for Alameda Park and Empire Park in the amount of $102,697.60 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for the purchase has been allocated in the FY2026 Parks and Recreation budget. A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to accept the piggyback bid of Sourcewell Contract #101635-BUR with BCI Burke Company for the purchase of three (3) playgrounds for Alameda Park and Empire Park in the amount of $102,697.60 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Swanson, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, and Satterfield. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 APRIL 16, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 9: USE AGREEMENT - ULTIMATE IMPACT AMERICAN KENPO ALLIANCE - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Council was asked to approve a use agreement with Ultimate Impact American Kenpo Alliance for Tai Chi classes to be held at the Community Recreation Center and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Ms. Swanson, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to approve a use agreement with Ultimate.Impact American Kenpo Alliance for Tai Chi classes to be held at the Community Recreation Center and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Swanson, Satterfield, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, and Paulsen. AGENDAITEMNO. 10: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - SANITATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and declare four (4) vehicles as surplus property and authorize the trade-in of the vehicles as part of the FY2026 Sanitation fleet procurements per the Rate Study and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to declare four (4) vehicles as surplus property and authorize the trade-in of the vehicles as part of the FY2026 Sanitation fleet procurements per the Rate Study 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, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. __ 11: PIGGYBACK BID ACCEPTANCE AND PURCHASE FOR ROAD OILS - IDAHO ASPHALT SUPPLY, INC.: Council was asked to approve piggybacking the 2026 Power County contract with Idaho — Asphalt Supply, Inc. for certain road oils for the Street Department’s 2026 pavement — maintenance season, in an amount not to exceed $96,830.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Public Works Director Tom Kirkman explained that roadway conditions are evaluated using third party pavement assessments and a pavement management model to determine the most cost-effective maintenance treatments. He stated the City utilizes a variety of preservation methods to maintain roads at all condition levels and emphasized that keeping good roads in good condition provides the greatest value. Mr. Kirkman reported the City's roadway network has an average Pavement Condition Index of approximately 75 on a 1-100 scale, which is above the national average for comparable cities, and stated the City's investment strategy is effectively preserving roadway infrastructure. Council thanked Public Works staff for their efforts in maintaining the City's streets. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve piggybacking the 2026 Power County contract with Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. for certain road oils for REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 APRIL 16, 2026 the Street Department’s 2026 pavement maintenance season, in an amount not to exceed $96,830.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 12: BID ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD FOR SUPERPAVE ASPHALT AND RELATED MATERIALS - MICKELSEN CONSTRUCTION Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid for Superpave Asphalt and related materials to the lowest responsive bidder, Mickelsen Construction, Inc. for the City’s 2026 pavement maintenance season in the approximate amount of $965,500.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for the materials has been budgeted in the Street and Water Department Fiscal Year 2026 budgets. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to award the bid for Superpave Asphalt and related materials to the lowest responsive bidder, Mickelsen Construction, Inc. for the City’s 2026 pavement maintenance season in the approximate amount of $965,500.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Nichols, Mangum, Bates, Paulsen, Satterfield, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 13: PIGGYBACK BID ACCEPTANCE AND CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR MICROSURFACING SERVICES - VSS INTERNATIONAL Council was asked to approve piggybacking of the City of Pocatello 2024 contract for Type Ill Fiberized Microsurfacing Services via VSS International for the 2026 pavement maintenance season in the approximate amount of $800,430.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for the materials has been budgeted in the Street Department Fiscal Year 2026 ————~ ~~budget.——-- a - I A motion was made by Ms. Satterfield, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to approve piggybacking of the City of Pocatello 2024 contract for Type III Fiberized Microsurfacing Services via VSS International for the 2026 pavement maintenance season in the approximate amount of $800,430.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on alll pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Satterfield, Mangum, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 14; PIGGYBACK BID ACCEPTANCE FOR CONCRETE SERVICES - M&S DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and approve the piggyback bid of the City of Pocatello FY2024 contract pricing for certain concrete services via MES Development and Construction, LLC for FY2026 projects and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 APRIL 16, 2026 A motion was made by Ms. Swanson, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve the piggyback bid of the City of Pocatello FY2024 contract pricing for certain concrete services via M&S Development and Construction, LLC for FY2026 projects and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Swanson, Paulsen, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 15: BID ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD FOR ON-CALL PATCHING SERVICES - SUPERIOR ASPHALT Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid for on-call patching services to the lowest responsive bidder, Superior Asphalt, Inc., for the City’s 2026 construction season and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for the materials has been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Department budget. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to accept the recommendations of staff and award the bid for on-call patching services to the lowest responsive bidder, Superior Asphalt, Inc., for the City’s 2026 construction season and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Swanson, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Satterfield. AGENDAITEMNO. 16: CODE FOUR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR AI-POWERED REPORT WRITING AND VIDEO ANALYSIS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Council was asked to accept the recommendations of staff and approve a one-year service contract agreement with Code Four in the amount of $33,600.00 for an AI- powered report writing and video analysis platform for law enforcement, as discussed at the April 9, 2026 City Council Work Session and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. In-response to questions from Council, Captain Zac Bartschi explained that reports ~~ generated using the Police Department’s Al reporting tool will include a statement indicating the report was generated, edited, or modified in whole or in part using the software. He emphasized that Al is only a tool to assist officers and that officers remain responsible for reviewing reports for accuracy, making any necessary corrections, and signing off before reports are submitted or used in court. He also noted that body camera footage is retained for years in a separate system and remains available to verify events if questions arise about a report’s accuracy. Captain Bartschi stated the proposed contract is for one year following a trial period and does not commit the City to a long- term arrangement, allowing the department to evaluate future technology options. He further explained that report writing is one of the most time-consuming aspects of police work and that the software significantly reduces the time officers spend preparing reports by generating drafts from body camera footage, allowing officers to complete documentation more efficiently while maintaining responsibility for accuracy. He stated the tool supports recruitment and retention efforts and allows officers to spend more time in the community and less time in the station, furthering the department's community policing goals. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8 APRIL 16, 2026 Council expressed appreciation for the department’s careful evaluation of the technology and its efforts to implement tools that improve efficiency while maintaining accountability and transparency. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to approve a one-year service contract agreement with Code Four in the amount of $33,600.00 for an Al- powered report writing and video analysis platform for law enforcement, as discussed at the April 9, 2026 City Council Work Session and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Satterfield, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Swanson. AGENDAITEMNO. 17: CITY HALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AWARD AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - VCBO ARCHITECTURE As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 17 to approve a professional services agreement between the City of Pocatello and VCBO Architecture was pulled from the agenda. AGENDAITEMNO. 18: ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Dahlquist adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. APPROVED BY: MARK DAHLQUIST, MAYOR ATTESTED BY: PREPARED BY: AUBRIANA T. RESENDES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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