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CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 15, 2026 I 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 Bryan Makowski, representing Salvation Army. AGENDAITEM NO. _ 3: CONSENT AGENDA Council was asked to consider the following business items: (a) MATERIAL CLAIMS Approve the Material Claims for the period of January ]-15, 2026 in the amount of $1,785,865.52. (b) TREASURER’S REPORT Approve the Treasurer’s Report for November 2025 showing cash and investments as of November 30, 2025 in the amount of $ 107,367, 021. (c) POCATELLO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Mark Dahlquist to serve as a member of the Pocatello Development Authority, replacing Brian Blad. Mayor Dahlquist’s term will begin January 16, 2026 and will expire May 1, 2026. 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: February 5 Clarification Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; and February 12 City Council Work Session at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Dahlquist announced that City offices will be closed on January 19 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage and recycling pickups will remain on schedule. A public open house will be held on January 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the City Council REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 JANUARY 15, 2026 Chambers to share information and gather feedback on the new citywide Housing Plan. January 31 is “Ski for Free” Day at the Mink Creek Nordic Center, sponsored by ICCU. Parking, trail passes, rentals, and mini-lessons will be free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rentals offered ona first-come, first-served basis in two-hour time slots. The gates at City Creek Recreation Area will be closed to motorized access until approximately May 15, 2026. Mayor Dahlquist informed Council that he would be attending the Martin Luther King Day brunch sponsored by the NAACP at 10:15 a.m. in the Wood River Room of the Student Union Building. He noted that Mayor Burch from the City of Chubbuck will also attend. During the brunch, a joint proclamation proclaiming Martin Luther King Jr. Week for the week of January 18 will be read. Council Member Paulsen shared that the “Raking a Difference” event raised $48,000, acknowledging the contributions of Ms. Swanson, Mr. Bates, Mayor Dahlquist, and the Police and Fire Departments. Ms. Swanson added that other public events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day include a march and a panel discussion at the Stevens Performing Arts Center, starting at approximately 2:00 p.m., which are open to anyone who wishes to participate. AGENDAITEMNO. | 6: ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE John Bellesci, Pocatello resident, suggested that monthly reports be made available regarding activities conducted on the City’s behalf by the City’s lobbyist and recommended that these reports be made available on the City’s website for transparency. He asked that information regarding efforts to recover grant funds lost during the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) incidents be shared. Mr. Bellesci also asked if Mayor Dahlquist will continue the Mayor's Scholarship Fund and suggested it may be appropriate to present it for a Council vote in November. Mayor Dahlquist confirmed that he plans to continue the scholarship. The Council acknowledged the comments and confirmed that, while no action can be taken during this item, the suggestions will be considered. AGENDAITEMNO. 7: PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM YEAR 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL This time was set aside for the Council to receive public comment on the proposed CDBG Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan. Per the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan, a written comment period began December 12, 2025 and concluded January 15, 2026. This public hearing will provide an oral comment opportunity for the plan. All feedback will be incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. Following the public hearing, Council was asked to adopt the plan, including any comments received and authorize submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorize the Mayor's signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Mayor Dahlquist opened the public hearing. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 JANUARY 15, 2026 Christine Howe, Grants Manager, provided an overview of the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan. She stated that all CDBG entitlement communities are required to submit an Annual Action Plan at least 45 days before the start of the program year. Ms. Howe explained that the Action Plan serves as the strategic plan for achieving the goals outlined in the City’s 5-year CDBG Consolidated Plan adopted by City Council, noting that this Action Plan represents the final year of the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan. She added that the Annual Action Plan projects reflect the priorities established by the Consolidated Plan, including Housing, Public Services, Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, and Planning and Administration. Ms. Howe announced that the City has estimated program year funding to be approximately $370,600, including federal grant funding and $25,000 in projected program income. Ms. Howe explained that, to identify specific activities that meet the Consolidated Plan goals for 2026, the City’s CDBG Advisory Committee conducted an application process beginning in September 2025. This included a technical assistance meeting for interested applicants, submission of Statements of Interest, final applications, and presentations to the Advisory Committee. The CDBG Advisory Committee recommendations for funding are included in the PY2026 Application Summary. Recommended activities include lead hazard control grant match, the City’s RENEWAL Rehab Grant and Loan program, PRT tickets for homeless persons, case management services for homeless persons and persons with disabilities, dental services for uninsured or underinsured persons, warming shelter operations, and emergency social service assistance. Funding is also allocated for sidewalks and ADA ramps, public facility work at a youth homeless shelter, fair housing activities, and grant administration. Ms. Howe noted that the City posted the documents for a 15-day public comment period in accordance with HUD requirements, concluding with this hearing. Copies were made available at public locations including the Marshall Library, NeighborWorks Pocatello, LIFE Inc., the Housing Authority, City Hall, and on the City website. In response to questions from Council, Christine Howe explained that the proposed Program Year 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan is generally consistent with previous years and aligns with the goals outlined in the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan. She noted that funding allocations follow established categories, including Housing, Public Services, Public Facilities, and Public Infrastructure, and comply with HUD restrictions and caps, including a 15% cap for public services and 20% for Planning and Administration. Ms. Howe described the application and review process for new and returning organizations, and announced eight public service applications were received, totaling approximately $150,000 inrequests, withjust under $60,000 available, resulting in all but two programs receiving funding. She further noted that CDBG funding trends have been decreasing overall, with a slight increase last year, and that preliminary projections anticipate an approximate 10% decrease due to federal funding and the addition of new entitlement communities. Ms. Howe explained that if actual funding exceeds the projected budget by more than 25%, the Advisory Committee would reconvene to adjust recommendations, and return to Council for final approval. Mayor Dahlquist announced no written comments had been received. There being no public comments, Mayor Dahlquist closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to adopt the CDBG Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, including any comments received and authorize REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 JANUARY 15, 2026 submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development 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. _ 8: FY27 IDAHO STATE PARKS AND RECREATION (IDPR) ‘MOUNTAIN BIKE PLATES GRANT APPLICATION - UPPER CITY CREEK BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS AND SKILLS PARK Council was asked to approve a grant application in the amount of $10,000.00 for state fiscal year 2027 IDPR Mountain Bike Plates grant fund for the Upper City Creek Mountain Bike trails and skills park project and, if awarded, authorize the Mayor's signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The total project cost is $13,868.00 and the remaining $3,868.00 in project costs, including the minimum 5% required match of $500.00, would be provided through City in-kind staff time and volunteer trail work. In response to questions from Council, Christine Howe, Grants Manager, explained the goal of the project is to begin installing a beginner trail system at the upper City Creek lot and will include several skills park features. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Mangum, to approve a grant application in the amount of $10,000.00 for state fiscal year 2027 IDPR Mountain Bike Plates grant fund for the Upper City Creek Mountain Bike trails and skills park project and, if awarded, 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. 9: LOCAL HIGHWAY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COUNCIL 2026 LHSIP GRANT APPLICATION Council was asked to approve a grant application for the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council - 2026 LHSIP Grant Application for the Hiline/Flandro Signalization project, and if awarded, authorize the Mayor's signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The total project cost is $1,975,000 and requires a 7.34% local match. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Swanson, to approve a grant application for the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council - 2026 LHSIP Grant Application for the Hiline/Flandro Signalization project, and if awarded, 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 JANUARY 15, 2026 AGENDAITEMNO. 10: BID ACCEPTANCE AND CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR 2025 OLD TOWN SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR PROJECT Council was asked to approve the following requests regarding the 2025 Old Town Sidewalk Assessment and Repair Project: (a) ACCEPT BID - PRECISION CONCRETE, LLC Accept the low responsive bid received on November 25, 2025, from Precision Concrete, LLC, in the amount of $360,750.00, and if accepted (b) AUTHORIZE CONTRACT - PRECISION CONCRETE, LLC Authorize a contract between the City of Pocatello and Precision Concrete, LLC in the amount of $360,750.00 for the 2025 Old Town Sidewalk Assessment and Repair Project and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for this project is provided through the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA), administered by Pocatello Regional Transit, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which covers the FTA-required 20% match on the project. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, to accept the low responsive bid received on November 25, 2025, from Precision Concrete, LLC, in the amount of $360,750.00 as outlined in agenda Item 10 (a) and 10(b), and authorize a contract in the amount of $360,750.00 for the 2025 Old Town Sidewalk Assessment and Repair Project and authorize the Mayor’s signature onall pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. In response to questions from Council, Christine Howe, Grants Manager, explained that this project is the first phase of the Old Town sidewalk assessment and repair project. The project area extends from Union Pacific Avenue west to Grant Avenue and from Benton Street north to Gould Street. The contractor will assess sidewalks to identify panels that can be ground down to improve mobility and access, with up to 6,500 linear feet of grinding planned. Panels needing full replacement will be identified for future phases, which will be contracted out using available grant funding. Ms. Howe confirmed that the project aligns with the Comprehensive Plan goals for connected, safe, and accessible neighborhoods as well as neighborhood revitalization by improving pedestrian access and connections to public transit. She noted that in-house work is limited because the City lacks the specialized technology for assessment and grinding, though preliminary analysis was completed internally using GIS, Engineering staff, and CDBG staff. This is part of a multi-year sidewalk improvement plan. Work this year will take place in Old Town, following last year’s work in the Bonneville neighborhood. Mr. Mangum’s motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Mangum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Satterfield, and Swanson. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 JANUARY 15, 2026 AGENDAITEM NO. © 11: RESOLUTION/AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT - TRADERS VILLAGE Council was asked to adopt a resolution and approve alease agreement between the City and Traders Village, for approximately 2.34 acres of property upon which Traders Village will operate a distribution location for Tri-State Outdoor Concepts structures and online pallet merchandise sales, and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The lease agreement will be for a five- year term witha five-year renewal at a rental rate of $8,190.00 per year to be increased annually according to the CPI with full rate review in 2031 and every five (5) years thereafter. A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Ms. Satterfield, to adopt a resolution (2026-01) and approve a lease agreement between the City and Traders Village, for approximately 2.34 acres of property upon which Traders Village will operate a distribution location for Tri-State Outdoor Concepts structures and online pallet merchandise sales, 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. 12: ORDINANCE - AMENDING ZONING DESIGNATION OF 203 WARREN AVENUE Council was asked to approve an ordinance to amend the zoning designation of 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) to Residential commercial Professional (RCP). A motion was made by Mr. Mangum, seconded by Mr. Paulsen, that the ordinance, Agenda Item No. 12, 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. Mayor Dahlquist declared the final reading of the ordinance amending the zoning designation of 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single-Family (RMS) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP). Mayor Dahlquist asked, “Shall the ordinance pass?” Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen, Satterfield, and Swanson. Mayor Dahlquist declared the ordinance passed, that it be numbered 3172 and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication. AGENDAITEMNO. 13: ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Dahlquist adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 15, 2026 APPROVED BY: MARK DAHLQUIST, MAYOR ATTESTED BY: PREPARED BY: —~ NR AUBRIANA T. RESENDES, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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