City of Pocatello | minutes | meeting 2026-03-05 | Regular City Council Meeting Agenda (6:00 PM)
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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 2026

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AGENDA ITEMNO. _ 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 Jim Jones, representing Blazing Grace Ministries.
Mayor Dahlquist announced Agenda Item No. 11 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: Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of
February 5, 2026; and Special City Council meeting of February 12, 2026.

(b) MATERIAL CLAIMS
Approve the Material Claims for the period of February 16-28, 2026 in the
amount of $1,114,433.64.

(c) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT
Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Meg Holmes to serve as a. member of
the CDBG Advisory Committee, replacing Brett Walker whose term
expired. Meg’s term will begin March 6, 2026 and expire January 1, 2029.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve the items on
the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates,
Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson.

AGENDAITEMNO. 4: PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Dahlquist announced there were no proclamations.

AGENDAITEMNO. | 5: CALENDAR REVIEW

Mayor Dahlquist reminded Council members of the following meetings: April 2

Clarification meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.; April 9
City Council Work Session at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Special City Council meeting.

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Mayor Dahlquist announced the City Creek Recreation Area gates are closed to
motorized access until approximately May 15, 2026; the City of Pocatello will begin its
annual spring clean-up at Restlawn Memorial Gardens and Mountain View Cemetery
starting Tuesday, March 31, weather permitting, with crews continuing throughout April;
the Compost Happens Program will run from April 1 through the last full week of
November with yard waste carts collected on regular collection days; Zoo Idaho will open
weekends only beginning April 4 with daily operations starting May 3; and he reminded
citizens to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice and to avoid placing snow in the street
when clearing sidewalks and driveways, as it creates a driving hazard.

Council Member Swanson shared the Pocatello Arts Council will have their annual Empty
Bowls event Monday, March 16, noting attendees may purchase a bowl, receive soup, and
proceeds benefit the local food bank.

AGENDAITEMNO. 6: ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, expressed concerns related to constitutional rights,
religious principles, and her perception that elected officials are not listening to
constituents. She also raised concerns regarding public safety and national security
issues.

Idaho Law, Pocatello resident, spoke about People’s Park and expressed concerns about
past management and use of the property, including allegations of improper treatment
of the land, and encouraged the City to strengthen relationships with local tribal
communities, while also requesting review and potential reconsideration of a lease
associated with the property.

AGENDAITEMNO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING - MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST AT
3780 PHILBIN ROAD

This time was set aside for the Council to accept comments from the public regarding a
request by Gate City Builders LLC, represented by David Assan of Sunrise Engineering
(mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to rezone approximately 2.12
acres of land located at 3780 Philbin Road from Light Industrial (LI) to Residential
Commercial Professional (RCP). Following a public hearing held on February 11, 2026, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.

Mayor Dahlquist opened the public hearing.
Council members announced there had been no ex parte communication.

Merril Quayle, Sunrise Engineering, explained the applicant originally planned additional
storage units but determined fewer were needed and is requesting the rezone to allow
for 29 additional residential units, increasing the total from 56 to 85 units, while retaining
a limited number of storage units for resident use. Mr. Quayle stated the development
utilizes a Planned Unit Development (PUD) approach to allow for increased density and
clustering.

Senior Planner Matthew Lewis presented the staff report, noting the Future Land Use
Map designates the area as mixed use, consistent with the Residential Commercial

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Professional (RCP) zone, and confirmed all legal noticing requirements were met and no
written comments were received.

Mayor Dahlquist announced no written comments had been received.

Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, spoke in opposition to the request. She expressed
concerns regarding compatibility with surrounding industrial uses, increased density, cost
of housing, and overall zoning practices in the community.

In response to questions from Council, Mr. Quayle responded that surrounding uses
include storage units, an irrigation ditch, Highway 30, residential developments to the
north and east, and Bannock County property to the west, and stated the project would
be consistent with nearby townhome developments. He clarified that use of the storage
units is limited to residents of the town homes only.

There being no further public comments, Mayor Dahlquist closed the public hearing.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to rezone approximately
2.12 acres of land located at 3780 Philbin Road from Light Industrial (LI) to Residential
Commercial Professional (RCP) and that the decision be set out in appropriate Council
decision format. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Swanson, Bates,
Nichols, Paulsen, and Satterfield.

AGENDAITEMNO. _ 8: PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) AMENDMENT ~ BREEZY COMMONS

This time was set aside for the Council to hear comments from the public regarding a
request by Gate City Builders, represented by David Assan of Sunrise Engineering
(mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to amend the PUD known as
.Breezy Commons Townhouses to allow construction of 29 multi-family units and small
storage units for residents of the Breezy Commons development. Following a public
hearing held on February 11, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the request with conditions.

Mayor Dahlquist opened the public hearing.
Council members announced there had been no ex parte communication.

Merril Quayle, Sunrise Engineering, explained the request is an amendment to the existing
Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Breezy Commons to allow construction of 29
additional townhome-style multifamily units and 35 storage units, with all parking and
amenities contained within the development.

Senior Planner Matthew Lewis presented the staff report, stating the amendment allows
for the additional units and storage facilities to be used exclusively by Breezy Commons
residents, and noted the original development included 56 units on approximately 7.39
acres. He confirmed all noticing requirements were met and no written comments were
received. Mr. Lewis stated the zoning could allow up to 30 units per acre, indicating more
units could be developed than currently proposed.

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Mayor Dahlquist announced no written comments had been received.

Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, spoke in opposition to the request. She expressed
concerns regarding density, traffic impacts, quality of life, and broader concerns about
housing patterns and community structure.

In response to questions from Council, Mr. Quayle explained that the surrounding area
includes existing storage units, an irrigation canal, Highway 30, residential development
to the north and east, and Bannock County property to the west. He stated the proposal
is consistent with nearby development and that the storage units would be restricted to
use by Breezy Commons residents.

There being no further public comments, Mayor Dahlquist closed the public hearing.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve an application
to amend the PUD known as Breezy Commons Townhouses to allow construction of 29
multi-family units and small storage units for residents of the Breezy Commons
development with the following conditions: 1) All applicable standards of Pocatello
Municipal Code 16.20 & 16.24 shall be strictly adhered to; 2) The parking area shall be
dedicated as shared common area and at no point may any fencing or other obstruction
be placed within the parking and access area so as to prevent fire access and turnaround.
That the applicant shall maintain and enforce a no parking requirement along the private
drive aisles; 3) The applicant shall provide a two-foot (2’) easement line around the
footprint of each building on Lots 1-4 to provide for awnings, eaves, overhangs, and
landscaping to extend into the shared common area, to be maintained by the
homeowner’s association. This easement shall be shown on the preliminary and final plat
for each phase of the development; 4) The storage units and shop be finished in a style
similar to the townhome development in order to provide continuity throughout the
development; 5) A final landscape plan shall be submitted at the time of the initial building
permit application and shall be compliant with all landscaping requirements of Pocatello
Municipal Code; 6) The applicant shall provide verification that the proposed storage
units are not within the adjacent irrigation easement, or other documentation from the
Fort Hall Irrigation District verifying that the storage units are permitted in their current
location; 7) The proposed storage units shall only used by residence living in the Breezy
Commons Townhome development. Use by the general public shall be prohibited; 8) A
ten feet (10’) wide landscape buffer with a site obscuring fence or solid wall at least six
feet (6’) in height shall be erected along the common property line abutting the adjacent
residential zone to the east. The landscape buffer shall contain at least one (1) tree a
minimum caliper of one and one-half inches (1 4”) during planting for every twenty lineal
feet (20’) of common lot line. Each tree shall be planted no less than twenty feet (20’)
apart and the species shall be selected from among those trees which are in the City of
Pocatello Master List of Acceptable Trees; 9 )Sidewalk and landscaping shall be installed
adjacent to Philbin Road to the west, to match the adjacent development north of the
property; 10) All approved architectural standards shall be enforced by the homeowner's
association per Municipal Code 17.02.140.G.5; and 11) All other standards or conditions of
Pocatello Municipal Code not herein stated but applicable to the Planned Unit
Development, land subdivision and residential development shall apply and that the
decision be set out in appropriate Council decision format. Upon roll call, those voting in
favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Mangum, Satterfield, and Swanson.

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Ms. Swanson stated she voted in favor because the development helps address a
shortage of this type of housing identified in a recent housing study.

AGENDAITEMNO. 9: ADMISSION FEE REDUCTION REQUESTS - IDAHO
INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL (IICF) 2026

Council was asked to consider a request from the 2026 Idaho International Choral
Festival for the City to continue its tradition of offering reduced admission fees at the
Ross Park Aquatic Complex, Zoo Idaho and Bannock County Historical Complex for
visiting choir members during the upcoming IICF Festival to be held July 14-19, 2026. Staff
estimates a reduction of $1,704.00 in admission fees if all currently committed choirs
attend, based upon ratios of choir member patronage at previous festivals.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to continue the City’s
tradition of offering reduced admission fees at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex, Zoo
Idaho and Bannock County Historical Complex for visiting choir members during the
upcoming 2026 Idaho International Choral Festival to be held July 14-19, 2026. Upon roll
call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Satterfield, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and
Swanson.

AGENDAITEMNO. 10: USE AGREEMENT - DECKADENCE LLC

Council was asked to approve a use agreement with Darin Black, owner of Deckadence
LLC, for youth/adult skateboarding instruction to be held at Optimist Skate Park and Ross
Park Skate Park from May through September, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on
all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review.

In response to questions from Council, Anne Butler, Parks and Recreation Director,
explained that the department typically uses use agreements for a variety of activities in
City facilities and parks on a case-by-case basis. She stated that in this instance, the park
would be reserved for Darren to teach the class, and he would assume responsibility for
instruction, safety equipment, and related liability. She added that the agreement also
assesses a $15 per-person fee as compensation to the City.

A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to approve a use
agreement with Darin Black, owner of Deckadence LLC, for youth/adult skateboarding
instruction to be held at Optimist Skate Park and Ross Park Skate Park from May through
September, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to
Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Paulsen, Mangum,
Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson.

Council thanked Mr. Black for his work and contributions to community activities.

AGENDAITEMNO. __ TI: COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPERTY LEASE
AGREEMENT - PORTNEUF VALLEY PARTNERS

As announced earlier, Agenda Item No. 11, a lease agreement with Portneuf Valley
Partners (PVP) to use a portion of property known as parcel RPRPCPP090403, just north
of the Water Department, which is currently undeveloped for a community garden was
pulled from the agenda.

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AGENDAITEMNO. 12: PIGGYBACK BID ACCEPTANCE FOR CEMETERY MINI
EXCAVATOR LEASE - PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT

Council was asked to accept the piggyback bid of Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT with
Western States Caterpillar for the lease of one (1) new Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator
consisting of five (5) annual payments of $8,545.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature
on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding has been
budgeted in the FY2026 Parks and Recreation - Cemetery Division budget.

A motion was made by Ms. Swanson, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to accept the piggyback
bid of Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT with Western States Caterpillar for the lease of
one (1) new Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator consisting of five (5) annual payments of
$8,545.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to
Legal Department review.

In response to questions from Council, Anne Butler, Parks and Recreation Director,
confirmed the City will be replacing an existing piece of equipment and that leasing the
equipment is more cost effective than purchasing it outright at this time.

Ms. Swanson’s motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor
were Swanson, Mangum, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, and Satterfield.

AGENDAITEMNO. 13: AIRPORT PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE
APPLICATION

Council was asked to approve and authorize the submission of Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC) Application #1] to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the total amount of
$1,472,931.00, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject
to Legal Department review.

In response to questions from Council, Alan Evans, Airport Manager, explained that the
request relates to the authority to collect Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), which are
fees added to airline tickets, approximately $4.50 per passenger, per airport. He stated
the Airport is seeking approval to submit an application to the FAA to collect these funds,
which would be used in the capital improvement plan to help match federal grants for
future airport projects. He noted the FAA has reviewed the proposal and is in support of
moving forward, and that airlines collect the fee at the time the ticket is issued.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to approve and authorize
the submission of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #11 to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) in the total amount of $1,472,931.00, 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. 14; AIRPORT SERVICE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT -
PRODIGIQ

Council was asked to approve a renewal service and support agreement with Prodigiq to
provide license, service and support for five (5) years with two (2) automatic renewals of

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three (3) years each for their Part 139 Module utilized by the Airport. The annual cost is
$4,818.00 with a maximum increase of 10% during the initial term and maximum 5%
increase for each renewal term and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent
documents, subject to Legal Department review.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to approve a renewal
service and support agreement with Prodigig to provide license, service and support for
five (5) years with two (2) automatic renewals of three (3) years each for their Part 139
Module utilized by the Airport and that the annual cost is $4,818.00 with a maximum
increase of 10% during the initial term and maximum 5% increase for each renewal term
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. 15: RESOLUTION/AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT - TETON
LEASING

Council was asked to adopt a resolution and approve a lease agreement with Teton
Leasing for approximately .86 acres of bare ground property for the purpose of storage
of supplies and equipment necessary to operate and expand their fixed base operator
business. Term is five (5) years and rental rate will be $11,381.40 per year to be increased
annually according to the CPI with full rate review in 2026 and authorize the Mayor’s
signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review.

A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to adopt a resolution
(2026-02) and approve a lease agreement with Teton Leasing for approximately .86
acres of bare ground property for the purpose of storage of supplies and equipment
necessary to operate and expand their fixed base operator business for a term of five (5)
years andrental rate will be $11,381.40 per year to be increased annually according to the
CPI with full rate review in 2026 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on ail pertinent
documents, subject to Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were
Nichols, Swanson, Bates, Mangum, Paulsen, and Satterfield.

AGENDAITEMNO. 16: RESOLUTION/AIRPORT LEASE AMENDMENT -
GREYSIDE PROPERTIES

Council was asked to adopt a resolution and approve an amendment to the existing lease
agreement with Greyside Properties for hangar property at the airport and authorize
the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review.
The amendment will:

(a) ADJUST THE LEASE RATE
Adjust the lease rate to the commercial airside rate of $0.30 per square
foot; and

(b) AUTHORIZE THE GREYSIDE PROPERTIES TO SUBLEASE
Authorize Greyside Properties to sublease the hangar facilities constructed
on the leased premises. All other lease terms remain unchanged.

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Alan Evans, Airport Manager, explained that the proposed rates are consistent with
those at similar airports, noting that each airport varies based on operations and land
use constraints. He stated the rate applies only to land and not structures, and that there
are restrictions on how the land may be used, including limitations on storage. He further
explained that a tenant constructed three hangars with the original intent to sell them but
has been unable to do so and has instead received interest in renting the space. He stated
the Airport is working to bring the lease structure in line with commercial rates, as the
current arrangement was set at a lower rate. He confirmed the Airport allows subleasing
of hangar space as long as tenants are paying the appropriate commercial lease rate,
and that the lease remains under the original lessee.

Jared Johnson, City Attorney, clarified that Greyside remains the responsible party
under the lease agreement and is responsible for payment of the lease rate. He further
explained that lease agreements require tenants to carry insurance and name the City as
an additional insured, including coverage for hangar structures.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Swanson, to adopt a Resolution
(2026-03) and approve an amendment to the existing lease agreement with Greyside
Properties for hangar property at the airport as outlined in Agenda Item No. 16(a) and
16(b) 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. 17: GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
REVISION ADOPTION

Council was asked to adopt proposed revisions to the Grant Policy and Procedures
Manual as recommended and discussed at the February 12, 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, Christine Howe, Grants Manager, explained that
the Finance Department completed a review of the City’s financial policies and identified
the grant policy and procedures as needing updates. She stated the policy was originally
adopted in 2018 and was revised to better align with current City practices. She explained
the updates include clarifying language to align with state and federal regulations,
broadly defining what constitutes a grant to include other forms of special funding or
appropriations, and updating roles and responsibilities to reflect current processes such
as Council approval, legal review, and the establishment of a Grants Division. She further
noted the revisions align the full grant lifecycle from application through award and
closeout, and ensure compliance with record retention and audit requirements. Ms. Howe
stated that while annual totals vary due to multi-year awards, the City currently manages
approximately $50 million in active grants at any given time, including entitlement
programs, federal funding such as FAA and transit-related grants, competitive grants,
and other state-related funding sources.

Council thanked Christine for her efforts to update the policy.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to adopt proposed
revisions to the Grant Policy and Procedures Manual as recommended and discussed at

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the February 12, 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, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson.

AGENDAITEMNO. 18: ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST NO. 6 FOR
CENTENNIAL-RAINEY LEVEE SETBACK PROJECT -
HARMONY DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Council was asked to approve Additional Service Request No. 6 for the contract between
Harmony Design and Engineering and the City of Pocatello in the amount of $46,000.00
to complete the design of the Centennial-Rainey Levee Setback project and authorize the
Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. This
work is funded by a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant and ARPA grant match.

In response to questions from Council, Christine Howe, Grants Manager, explained that
the original agreement with Harmony Engineering was established in 2019 to complete
preliminary and, if funding allowed, final design of the levee setback and related park
improvements. She stated that during final design, it was discovered the proposed levee
setback would conflict with a newly-installed City water line, requiring revisions to the
design. She further explained that the WaterSMART grant is limited in scope and applies
specifically to the levee setback and wetland restoration components, and does not
include improvements to parking or improvements inside Centennial Park. She confirmed
the grant will fund construction of the levee setback, with total project funding including
ARPA match to be approximately $2.15 million. She noted about $350,000 has been
spent to date, leaving roughly $1.8 million remaining for final design and construction, and
confirmed the ARPA match is $524,000.

Becky Babb, Planning Manager, explained the project is part of the City’s River Vision
plan adopted approximately ten years ago and identified as a key project. She stated it
has been funded in phases through multiple sources and is designed to improve water
quality through wetland restoration while maintaining flood protection capacity. She
added the project aligns with the City’s Comprehensive Plan by expanding green space
and enhancing the river corridor, which is a high community priority.

A motion was made by Mr. Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to approve Additional
Service Request No. 6 for the contract between Harmony Design and Engineering and
the City of Pocatello in the amount of $46,000.00 to complete the design of the
Centennial-Rainey Levee Setback project 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.

AGENDAITEMNO. 19: TERRY FIRST ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROPOSAL
ACCEPTANCE/CONTRACT - CONSOR NORTH
AMERICA, INC.

Council was asked to approve the following requests regarding the Terry First
Connection Project:

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(a) AWARD REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - CONSOR NORTH AMERICA
Accept the recommendation to award the Request for Qualifications for
the Terry First Connection Engineering, Design, and Construction Services
to Consor North America, Inc. and; if accepted

(b) CONTRACT APPROVAL - CONSOR NORTH AMERICA
Approve a contract between Consor North America, Inc. and the City of
Pocatello for the Terry First Connection Engineering, Design, and
Construction Services in the amount of $758,126.00 and authorize the
Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department
review. Funding for this project is authorized and provided through the
FHWA Terry First Connection grant.

In response to questions from Council, Christine Howe, Grants Manager, explained the
project originated from the Build Better Blocks program and the Terry First Plan, which —
aimed to improve connectivity between neighborhoods. She further explained that the
City originally applied for, and was awarded, the full $8.5 million Department of
Transportation (DOT) grant for the project; however, funding was obligated in phases,
and only approximately $758,000 was awarded for the current phase with
approximately $7.7 million still needed to complete final design and construction, noting
costs may increase over time due to delays. Ms. Howe stated the remaining funds were
rescinded through federal legislation, limiting use of the grant to the current phase only,
and confirmed the remaining funds cannot be used for any other purpose. She added that
the rescinded funds have been returned to the federal government and are no longer
accessible.

A motion was made by Ms. Swanson, seconded by Mr. Bates, to approve the following
requests regarding the Terry First Connection Project as outlined in Agenda Item No.
19(a) and 19(b) and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to
Legal Department review. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Swanson, Bates,
Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen, and Satterfield. She stated the City’s goal is to pursue future
funding through the DOT BUILD grant program if funds are reauthorized, as it is
considered the most competitive opportunity.

AGENDAITEMNO. 20: ORDINANCES
Council was asked to consider the following ordinances:

(a) AMENDING CHAPTER 13.30 - UTILITY BILLING SERVICES
An ordinance amending Pocatello Municipal Code Chapter 13.30 “Utility
Billing Services” to clarify and improve the function of the title.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, that the ordinance,
Agenda Item No. 20(a) be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication,
and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call,
those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson.

Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title.

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Mayor Dahlquist declared the final reading of the ordinance amending Pocatello
Municipal Code Chapter 13.30 “Utility Billing Services” to clarify and improve the function
of the title. Mayor Dahlquist asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting
in favor were Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen, and Swanson. Those voting in opposition were
Bates and Satterfield. Mayor Dahlquist declared the ordinance and summary sheet
passed, that it be numbered 3173 and be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for
publication.

(b) AMENDING TITLE 15 - DAYCARE OPERATIONS AND CHILDREN GROUP
TREATMENT
An ordinance amending Pocatello Municipal Code Title 15 by repealing
section 15.12.140 “Daycare Operations” and section 15.12.145 “Children
Group Treatment Center Operations” to comply with Idaho Code and
improve the efficiency of said chapter.

A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Bates, that the ordinance, Agenda
Item No.20(b) be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that
only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Mangum, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. Paulsen voted in
opposition. The motion passed.

Jared Johnson, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title.

Mayor Dahlquist declared the final reading of the ordinance amending Pocatello
Municipal Code Title 15 by repealing section 15.12.140 “Daycare Operations” and section
15.12.145 “Children Group Treatment Center Operations” to comply with Idaho Code and
improve the efficiency of said chapter. Mayor Dahlquist asked, “Shall the ordinance
pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bates, Mangum, Nichols, and Satterfield.
Those voting in opposition were Paulsen and Swanson. Mayor Dahlquist declared the
ordinance and summary sheet passed, that it be numbered 3174 and be submitted to the
Idaho State Journal for publication.

In response to an invitation from the Mayor, Barbara Kurtz, Executive Director of the
Idaho International Choral Festival, introduced herself and Jean Kurtz, Logistics
Manager. She explained the festival has been held every three years since 1999 and
expressed appreciation for the City’s continued partnership and fee reductions. She
stated the upcoming festival will welcome nine choirs from four continents and includes
performances, rehearsals, and cultural exchange activities. She noted participants stay
with local host families and utilize City recreational facilities during their visit, and invited
the Council and public to attend events in July.

AGENDAITEMNO. 21: ADJOURN

There being no further business, Mayor Dahlquist adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

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APPROVED BY:

Wee. QO

MARK DAHLQUIST, OR

ATTESTED BY:

PREPARED BY:

AUBRIANA T. RESENDES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK