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Page 1 of 2 Council Meeting October 9, 2025 MINUTES OF THE City Council Meeting for the City of Menan held October 9, 2025. Presiding: Mayor Nathan Bronson Present: Nathan Bronson, Amy Gahn, Ben Smith, Danielle Andrew, Victor Cammans(phone), Allyson Pettingill, Noel Raymond, and Shirley Cleveland. INCOME: October 9, 2025 to November 13, 2025: Sewer Payroll 4149.16 Garbage Payroll 124.76 September 2025 Property Tax 123.06 September 2025 Motor Vehicle Fines 489.60 September 2025 Temp. Tax Levy Override-Roads 26.30 4th QRTR State Liquor Dist 5927.00 4th QRTR State Hwy Dist 9225.88 4th QRTR State Rev. Sharing 22,376.35 General Fund Money Market Interest 10.96 General Fund Collateralized Money Market Interest 11.15 Sewer Fund Money Market Interest 2.62 Sewer Fund Collateralized Money Market Interest 3.72 Garbage Fund Money Market Interest 3.97 LGIP State Pool 2.53 TOTAL $42,477.06 Income from Sewer Account Nov.: $ 16,981.78 Income from Garbage Account Nov.: $ 4,015.90 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. Meeting starts with a prayer offered by Councilmember Ben Smith. The Mayor leads those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome: Mayor Bronson welcomes everyone in attendance and he would like to recognize the prayers that have been offered by the community on behalf of the city and its leaders and offers thanks to the citizens for their cares and concern. There is no Law Enforcement, so no report. P&Z Update: Noel addresses the Council. Noel states P&Z didn’t have a meeting in October. He says that they have been working on changes to the Non-Commercial Kennel License and will send that forward to Council next month. There is discussion of what changes they are proposing. He also states that Gary has been working on a draft for a new Development Agreement with the new owners of the Twin Buttes subdivision, he is planning on looking it over. He says it should cover everything that was discussed last month. Finally, he stated that they are working on the next steps on the Comprehensive Plan, reviewing the survey results to reach the appropriate conclusions and continue. There is discussion of this. Mayor Bronson expresses appreciation to the P&Z and all they do. Page 2 of 2 Council Meeting October 9, 2025 Discussion of Traffic Control on the Walk Path-Action: There is discussion of kids zipping down the walk path on electric vehicles. There have been no complaints yet, but Mayor Bronson is concerned with the safety. There is discussion of a speed limit posted on the path. There is discussion of not allowing motorized vehicles on the walk path. It is noted that bicycles can also go fast. There is discussion of signs saying “wheeled vehicles must yield to pedestrians”. There is discussion of marking walk path with center line. There is discussion on how to enforce. There is discussion of outreach on social media and placing signs. The Council would like to send the issue to the new Youth Council when it is put together to start the outreach and see their ideas. Discussion of Dog Ordinance Outreach to Residents-Action: There is a discussion of reminding the public/residents that there is a dog ordinance in the city. There is discussion of starting an outreach to let everyone know what the ordinance says. There is discussion of somehow getting a Spanish version. Maybe ask Marylou Ramirez if she would translate. There is discussion of getting with Jori to start the process. Review of Assignments from Last Meeting-Action: Mayor Bronson states he reached out to Joseph Sagers regarding the Youth Council, he has agreed to start the council. Danielle states that she would like to be involved with the council, as well. There is discussion of how this council could benefit the youth. Mayor Bronson states he is talking to others in the city to be involved. He states he would love to see the Youth Council look at ways to do things to benefit the city. He also states that the City Band had its second swing dance. There is discussion of this. Public Discussion: Noel states that he would like to recommend the council pass an ordinance requiring mufflers on compression brakes. There is discussion of this. He would like to see “Compression Brake Muffler Required” signs coming into town. He also states he would like to see one of the representatives from the Youth Council that is 17 years old or younger make the reports to the Council as this is beneficial to them. There is discussion of this. It is discussed if the P&Z would like to have a youth representative on the commission, but not voting. They could be involved and give opinion, just can’t vote. There is also discussion of the Stake Communication Directors from the LDS church are looking at communities and asking if there are needs to let them know. It is also discussed that there will be a giving booth in Rexburg this year. Mayors Thoughts: All was discussed in the Review of Assignments. Sewer System Discussion with Civilized Eng.-Action: There is discussion of the needed Public Hearing for the informing the public portion of the study. There is discussion of having a special hearing or having it at next meeting. It is decided to have the special hearing on October 30, at 7:00 pm. There is discussion of what is on the hearing notice. There is discussion of grants and funding options. Ben is going to reach out to Rigby’s mayor and find out how they received the funding for their system upgrades. Public Works Director Update: There is no Update. Treasurers Report: There is discussion of the financials provided. Bills-Action: There is discussion of the bills from last month. Amy Gahn made a motion to accept and pay the bills. Danielle Andrew seconded the motion. Motion passed. Minutes: There is discussion of the minutes from last meeting and the minutes from Budget Public Hearing minutes. Danielle Andrew made a motion to accept the minutes from the August 20, 2025 Budget Public Hearing and the Sept. 11. 2025 meetings. Amy Gahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ben Smith made a motion to adjourn. Victor Cammans seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council Meeting ended at 8:02PM. ______________________________ Allyson Pettingill, City Clerk/Treasurer
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