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City of Kimberly
MINUTES
City Council august 11, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
6:00 pm
242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341
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CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WELCOME – PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES – THANK YOU
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Administrator Craig Eckles took roll call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
CEREMONIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Snarr, liaison for the City of Kimberly Library-provided an updated
library report – The Library board held their budget meeting, and they concurred on the staff
wages. Council Member Snarr provided notice of a trustee position open, 09-30-2026, and read
the notice into the record.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
None
1. CITIZEN ISSUES – PUBLIC INPUT –No person shall be permitted to speak from a
location other than the public podium. This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing
to address the Council regarding a City-related issue. In order to ensure adequate public notice,
Idaho Law provides that any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an
upcoming Council meeting, except for emergency circumstances. Comments related to future
public hearings should be held for that public hearing. Persons wishing to speak will have 3
minutes. Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and
should be directed to the Mayor, either by subsequent appointment or after tonight’s meeting if
time permitting. Public participation at a Kimberly City Council meeting is limited to
participation in the public comment portion of the meeting. The City Council does not take any
action or make any decisions during public comment.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS RULES - Prior to the start of the scheduled meeting, please place your
cell phones in the silent mode, texting is not allowed during the meeting, due to interference with the
Wi-Fi signal for call in participation. Once the meeting has been called to order, please refrain from
side talking in order to allow everyone the ability to hear the governing board, applicants presenting,
staff, public testimony, in-conjunction with audio recording clarity of the meeting. Public testimony
shall only be permitted at the public podium, unless ADA accommodations are requested. A
testimony sign-up sheet shall be provided at the podium, upon entering the chambers. The public
testimony sign-up sheet shall depict those persons wishing to speak, name, address and e-mail
address.
The sign-up sheet shall be handed to the Mayor, or Council President, following the call to order
section of the agenda. No changes to the sign-up sheet at this time will be allowed. Only those that
have signed, to offer public hearing testimony will be called on. There shall be no public testimony
allowed after the Mayor has closed the public hearing, testimony allowance time period.
Persons who have signed the request to speak regarding a noticed public hearing item, shall be called
on by the Mayor or Council Chairman to approach the podium. Each person wishing to speak shall
state their name and address, as depicted on the sign-up sheet. This section of the agenda is reserved
for citizens wishing to address the Mayor and Council, regarding a noticed public hearing item on the
agenda. Any item requiring Council action must be placed on an agenda as DISCUSSION -
ACTION.
Persons wishing to offer public hearing testimony, will have 3 minutes to speak, at such time the 3-
minute time frame is over, the Mayor or Council President shall inform the person speaking, that their
time is up, the person speaking shall stop and return back to the chamber seating.
The City Council, does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment. Public
input is strictly for comments, it is not a question / answer / debate time. Following the public
hearing testimony, the Mayor may call on the applicant or staff, for follow up information regarding
the public hearing presentation and provide for Council deliberations and action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM – Special Event Application - Kimberly High
School Homecoming Parade- Thursday, Oct. 08-2026, Set up time - 1:30 p.m. Parade
starts at 2:00 p.m., ends at 2:30 p.m., dismantle starts at 2:30 p.m. till finished
approximately 3:00 p.m. Craig Eckles, TJ Sorensen-KHS
Craig- briefed the Council on the application. It has was submitted in accordance to the
Special Event criteria, Chief Bunderson has reviewed the application, and route map and
approves. Brian Reed has reviewed it and has stated that the public works crew will provide
all necessary intersection detour / blocking necessary for the parade route. TJ Sorensen KHS,
has provided the liability insurance for the event. The event is on a Thursday night and times
have been noted on the agenda and application. Council do you have any questions?
T.J. Sorensen- stated that the route is streamlined and concurred that the liability insurance
has been submitted.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council President Richman motioned to approve the Special Event Application - Kimberly High
School Homecoming Parade- Thursday, Oct. 08-2026, Set up time - 1:30 p.m. Parade starts at
2:00 p.m., ends at 2:30 p.m., dismantle starts at 2:30 p.m. till finished approximately 3:00 p.m.
Council Member Holmgren second the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
B. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM – Special Event Application – Guppies Hot Rod
Grille Car Show & Dance – theme is “Never Forget A Tribute in Chrome” – Friday
September 11, 2026- Street closure – begins at the North side of Center / Main
intersection, extending North to the South alignment of Monroe Street and Main.
Madison Street / Main intersection – East and West, shall be closed. 100-200 people
estimated attendance, no vendor trucks – covered tents set up on Main Street near
D.L. Evans. Set-up at 4:00 p.m., event starts at 6:00 p.m. Event ends at 10:00 p.m.,
dismantle starts at 10:00 p.m. Craig Eckles, Sabrina Harris-Classic-Cruisers, Aaron
Gupton-Guppies, Ripped Swag-Christina M. Tipton, Myron Nield -D. L. Evans Bank
Craig- stated that the Council and Mayor are very protective of the bricks and mortar tax
paying properties of Kimberly’s Main Street They have required a list of all proposed
vendors for these events. The St. Nickolas Holiday event utilized all local businesses for
their event except one. Some outside of the closed street area to truly support the KBOA
meaning, and to support the businesses here in Kimberly, their members. Craig briefed the
application page by page, and confirmed that the contact person for the event is Sabrina
Harris as noted in the application. The application and associated documents are in order,
except one component, the application is still missing the signed notice given, documents of
the event and street closure, from the impacted businesses and property owners adjacent to
the street closure area, beginning at the south intersection boundary of Monroe Street,
extending South to Center Street.
Sabrina Harris, Classic Cruisers-confirmed that the porta-poties are to be located on Main,
in front of the garage door of Lobbs.
Craig-No tent vendors will be on the sidewalks. Vendor trucks shall park in the D.L Evans
Bank parking lot to unload and load up only. No sales or disbursements of goods from the
vender trucks. No obstructions of the sidewalks will be allowed. Two security officers shall
be wearing visible marked shirts, and that a first aid table equipped and manned shall be
provided. The DJ for announcing, will not be on the sidewalk and in the closed street area.
Trash cans shall be placed through the closed street / Main Street area.
No beer, wine, or alcohol beverages shall be consumed on the public right of way closure –
Main Street. All beer, wine, and alcohol beverages shall be served inside Guppies. ADA
restrooms are inside Guppies, all written property owners, tenants, business owners in the
closed street area shall be provided to the City by August 21, 2026.
Council Member Snarr-asked for the list of the Tent vendors of Ripped Swag to be
provided– to assure that this event does not impact the established businesses, bricks and
mortar, tax payers, as Mr. Eckles discussed at the beginning of the application.
Craig-reiterated getting the signed documents and the list of the tent vendors and what they
intend on selling.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Snarr, motioned to approve with the conditions required as detailed and
discussed to be provided by or before the next Council meeting of August 25, 2026, the, Special
Event Application – Guppies Hot Rod Grille Car Show & Dance – theme is “Never Forget A
Tribute in Chrome” – Friday September 11, 2026- Street closure – begins at the North side of
Center / Main intersection, extending North to the South alignment of Monroe Street and Main.
Madison Street / Main intersection – East and West, shall be closed. 100-200 people estimated
attendance, no vendor trucks – covered tents set up on Main Street near D.L. Evans. Set-up at
4:00 p.m., event starts at 6:00 p.m. Event ends at 10:00 p.m., dismantle starts at 10:00 p.m.
Council Member Ahlm second the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION- ACTION- Update on PI irrigation compliance. Brian Reed
Brian- stated that this is the first couple of weeks with no equipment shut downs.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR- DISCUSSION- ACTION-The consent calendar includes items
which require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.
Individual Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent
calendar in order that it is discussed in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the
Council agenda packet regarding these items and any contingencies are part of the approval.
A. Approve Minutes for July 28, 2026
B. Accounts Payable for July 29, 2026 – August 11, 2026
General Fund
$ 12,037.71
Water Fund
$ 15,459.96
Sewer Fund
$ 2,522.47
Library
$ 0.00
TOTAL
$ 30,020.14
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council Member Ahlm motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Council Member Holmgren second the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman-Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren-Yes
Snarr-Yes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS -
Chief Bunderson- Stated that block training and fire arm training are ongoing.
Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- stated the new 4-way stop at 3400 E and 3600 N is operating
well and thanked Chief Bunderson for keeping the mobile signage out there a bit longer. The semi
tractors on west Center are still obstructing and that new ordinance will take some time to kick in. I want
to thank the Kimberly Officers who supported the In and Out incident and the Chief keeping good
coverage here at Kimberly and Hansen.
Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Stated striping is finished and Brentwood Chip Seal
moving forward. Canyon Glen is finishing up water lines and starting road work in the subdivision for
phase I. Big Sky is looking good.
Carrie Kimball City Clerk- Not present.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS –
None
8. MAYOR COMMENTS –
Mayor Davidson-thanked the Chief for providing good support in a very challenging time at the
In and Out area.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM-
None
ADJOURNMENT:
_______________________ ________________________
City Clerk, Carrie Kimball
Mayor, Burke Davidson
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