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MINUTES                                                 
 
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL 
THURSDAY September 17, 2026 
7:00 PM 
 
Mayor Nichole Weight called the meeting to order.  
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilman Stone. 
The prayer by Councilman Bradshaw. 
 
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE: 
Councilwoman Melanie Allen                  Present 
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw 
          Present 
Councilman Alex Espinosa                     Absent 
Councilman Timothy Howe                     Present 
Councilman Reed Stone                         Present 
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman                 Absent 
 
ALSO PRESENT-  
City Attorney, Sam Angell 
Public Works Director, Mitch Bradley 
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer 
Planning and Zoning, Tess Soll 
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT –  
 
Cheryl Robertson - advocated for law enforcement to receive training to distinguish 
between individuals with disabilities and criminal suspects, citing a recent local incident. 
 
Mark Hammon: Raised concerns about Rigby being a training ground for police officers 
and expressed concern regarding rookie officer training. 
 
 
1) ACTION ITEM - CONSENT AGENDA 
The following business items may be approved by one motion and a vote.  If any 
one member of the Council so desires, any matter listed can be moved to a 
separate agenda item.  
 
A. Accounts Payable- September 2026 
B. Q2 Quarterly Statement & Transfers

C. Renewal Liquor Licenses for 2026-27 - Bob’s Kwik Serve, Broulim’s 
Supermarket, Don’s Lounge, Family Dollar, Good2Go (State St), Good2Go 
(Farnsworth), Lil’ Mike’s Smokin BBQ, Lucy’s Pizza, Off Ramp Bar & Grill, Maverik, 
Rigby’s Patty Shack, Solids & Stripes, Top Cat Pub 
 
 
 Councilman Howe made the motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded 
by Councilman Stone. 
roll call vote: 
Councilman Bradshaw -        Yes 
Councilman Stone -                Yes 
Councilman Howe -               Yes    
Councilwoman Allen-             Yes 
Motion carried unanimously. 
 
 
2) ACTION ITEM: Council Minutes – September 3rd, 2026 
 
 
 
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve Minutes from September 3rd. 
Seconded by Councilman Howe. 
roll call vote: 
Councilman Howe -               Yes    
Councilwoman Allen-             Yes 
Councilman Stone -                Abstained 
Councilman Bradshaw -         Abstained  
Note: Councilmen Stone and Bradshaw abstained due to being absent from the 
September 3rd meeting.  
Motion passed. 
 
 
3) ACTION ITEM: Proclamation for Constitution Week 
 
Mayor Weight read and presented a proclamation declaring September 17–23 as 
Constitution Week.

4) ACTION ITEM: Resolution #239-2026 to Authorize the Destruction of 
Certain City Records 
 
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Read Resolution #239-2026 in Title 
and Summary Only. Seconded by Councilman Stone. 
 
 
Council discussed gaps in the chronological order of records being destroyed. Ms. 
Keller stated those were the records found and labeled, and that further organization is 
needed to see if more are mixed in with the retained records. 
 
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve the Resolution No 239-2026 as 
written. Seconded by Councilman Howe. 
roll call vote: 
Councilwoman Allen-            Yes 
Councilman Stone -              Yes 
Councilman Bradshaw -        Yes 
Councilman Howe -              Yes    
Motion carried unanimously. 
 
 
 
5) DISCUSSION ITEM: Urban Renewal Presentation – Proposed Joint 
City/County Urban Renewal District 
 
Brent Tolman presented an overview of urban renewal and outlined a new proposal for 
the City of Rigby and Jefferson County. He explained that the initial step is to draft a 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and County to authorize 
feasibility studies on taxable properties for a potential new shared district. Mr. Tolman 
will present the proposed MOU at the next meeting for Council consideration. 
 
 
 
6) ACTION ITEM: RFQ Committee Results & Firm Selection – General 
Engineering and Consulting Services 
 
The Council reviewed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) committee 
recommendations to add Sunrise Engineering and Mountain West Engineering to the 
city’s approved engineering roster.  
 
 
Councilman Howe made the motion to approved the addition of both firms, 
subject to a review period for councilmembers to submit any concerns prior to 
September 24. If objections are raised, the item will return for further 
consideration at the October 1st meeting. Seconded by Councilman Bradshaw. 
roll call vote:

Councilman Espinosa -        Yes 
Councilman Howe -              Yes    
Councilwoman Allen-            Yes 
Councilman Stone -              Yes 
Councilwoman Hillman -       Yes   
Councilman Bradshaw -        Yes 
Motion carried unanimously. 
 
 
 
7) Action Item- Adjournment  
 
Councilman Howe made the motion to Adjourn. seconded by Councilwoman 
Allen.  
Motion carried unanimously. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APPROVED__________________________________  
                       Nichole Weight, Mayor 
 
 
Attest__________________________ 
            Kiesha Keller, City Clerk