AGENDA
 CITY OF POCATELLO 
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 17, 2025  •  6:00 P.M.
 Council Chambers | 911 North 7th Avenue


The meeting will be live-streamed at https://streaming.pocatello.gov/ and available on Sparklight Cable channel 56


In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208-234-6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

Any citizen who wishes to address the Council shall first be recognized by the Mayor, and shall then give their name for the record. If a citizen wishes to read documentation of any sort to the Council, they shall first seek permission from the Mayor. A three (3) minute time limitation is requested for Council presentations.

The purpose of the agenda is to assist the Council and interested citizens in the conduct of this public meeting. Citizens should examine the agenda for the item of their interest. However, citizens are advised that only Public Hearings allow for public comment during the discussion/consideration process.

RECESS: In the event the meeting is still in progress at 7:30 p.m., the Mayor may call a ten-minute recess to allow Council members and participants a brief rest period.


1.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

INVOCATION

The invocation will be offered by Pastor Don Whitecar, representing Mountain Valley Baptist Church.

3.

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. (ACTION ITEM)

(a)    MINUTES:  Council may wish to waive the oral reading of the minutes and approve the minutes from the following meetings:  Work Session meeting of June 12, 2025; and Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of May 15, 2025.

(b)    MATERIAL CLAIMS:  Council may wish to approve the Material Claims for the period of July 1-15, 2025.

(c)    TREASURER’S REPORT:  Council may wish to approve the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 showing cash and investments as of May 31, 2025.

(d)    PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT:  Council may wish to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Benjamin Gomez to continue serving as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Benjamin’s term will begin August 5, 2025 and expire August 5, 2029.

(e)    POCATELLO ARTS COUNCIL APPOINTMENT:  Council may wish to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Lazarus Clark to serve as a member of the Pocatello Arts Council, filling a long-term vacancy.  Lazarus’ term will begin July 18, 2025 and expire July 18, 2028.

(f)    CITY COUNCIL DECISION – SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR JUNIPER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION:  Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the short plat for Juniper Heights Subdivision which subdivides approximately 6.24 acres of land, generally located between 2001 and 2211 South 2nd Avenue, into four (4) lots, subject to conditions.

(g)    CITY COUNCIL DECISION – SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR FREDREGILL VILLAGE SUBDIVISION:  Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the short plat for Fredregill Village Subdivision which subdivides approximately 0.36 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of South 2nd Avenue and Fredregill Road, into three (3) lots, subject to conditions.

(h)    CITY COUNCIL DECISION – SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR ALAMEDA COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION:  Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the short plat for Alameda Commercial Subdivision which subdivides approximately 6.78 acres of land, generally located at 900 Yellowstone Avenue, into four (4) lots, subject to conditions.

(i)    CITY COUNCIL DECISION – FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR STRATTEN ESTATES DIVISION 4:  Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the final plat for Stratten Estates Division 4 which subdivides approximately 1.12 acres of land into twelve (12) lots, subject to conditions.

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-3.pdf
4.

PROCLAMATIONS

5.

CALENDAR REVIEW

Council may wish to take this opportunity to inform other Council members of upcoming meetings and events that should be called to their attention.
6.

NORTHGATE RIDGE MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST

This time has been set aside for the Council to accept comments from the public regarding a request by Smart Town, LLC and Millennial Development Partners, LLC, represented by Chris Adams of Creek Hollow and Associates, Inc. (mailing address:  611 Wilson Avenue, Suite 1A, Pocatello, ID  83201) to amend the future land use map re-designating 82.96 acres (more or less) of property generally located east of Olympus Drive and Northgate Parkway from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU) and to rezone the subject property from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP).  Following a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (ACTION ITEM) (Quasi-judicial public hearing)

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-6.pdf
7.

TRADE AND PURCHASE OF FIREARMS AND ACCESSORIES – POLICE DEPARTMENT

Council may wish to consider the Police Department’s recommendation and accept a quote from Javelin Arms (a Law Enforcement Dealer) for the following firearms to be used by members of the Pocatello Police Department:   (ACTION ITEM)

a)    Trade-in nine (9) old PWS SBR Patrol Rifles, one (1) old Bushmaster Patrol Rifle, two (2) old Remington 700 Precision Rifles, 41 old Rebel suppressors and one (1) old Aimpoint Heavy machinegun optic; and;

b)    Purchase ten (1) Springfield Saint Victor SBR’s, ten (10) Silencerco Saker Suppressors, and 12 Aimpoint Pro Patrol Rifle Optics.

Staff can purchase the new equipment at a significantly discounted rate due to trade in of old firearms and equipment.  Funds are available in the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-7.pdf
8.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SOUTH 5TH URBAN RENEWAL AREA (URA) ELIGIBILITY STUDY

Council may wish to adopt a Resolution and accept the Pocatello Development Authority (PDA) South 5th Urban Renewal Area (URA) Eligibility Study and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-8.pdf
9.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – KIRK HUFFAKER PRESERVATION STRATEGIES

Council may wish to accept the recommendations of staff and approve a professional services agreement between the City of Pocatello and Kirk Huffaker Preservation Strategies for Section 106 review and compliance regulations for property located at 429 Washington Avenue and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review.  The agreement, in the amount of $6,467.50, would be funded through the Grant Division Professional Services budget.  (ACTION ITEM)

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-9.pdf
10.

AIRPORT POWER SERVICE REQUESTS AND QUOTE ACCEPTANCES – IDAHO POWER

Council may wish to approve service requests and accept quotes in the amount of $70,988.00 from Idaho Power for necessary power line removal and installation for the new taxilane at the airport and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review.  The project will be funded by federal and state grants and airport Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funds.  (ACTION ITEM)

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-10.pdf
11.

ORDINANCE

The Council has the following options for reading ordinances. If the Council makes no motion, the ordinance will be read on three (3) different days, two (2) readings of which may be by title only and one (1) reading of which shall be in full and placed on final passage for publication. (ACTION ITEM)

EXAMPLE MOTIONS:

Option 1: FOR ONE READING UNDER RULES SUSPENSION:  "I move the ordinance, Agenda Item #   , be read only by title and placed on final passage for publication, and that only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication."

Option 2: FOR THREE SEPARATE READINGS: "I move the ordinance, Agenda Item #   , be read on three separate days. First and second readings will be by title and in full on the third reading. The ordinance shall then be placed on final passage for publication, and only the ordinance summary sheet be submitted for publication."

Before the ordinance can be read under Option 1, the Council must pass said motion by a vote of one-half plus one (4) of the full Council.

Ordinance ready for reading:

11)    An ordinance amending Pocatello Municipal Code Chapter 10.16 “Speed Regulations” to provide clarity, create continuity, and improve the function of the title as a result of School District 25 Board of Trustee’s decision to close Washington Elementary School.  (ACTION ITEM)

Documents:
  1. agenda-item-11.pdf
12.

ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE

This time as been set aside to hear items from the audience not listed on the agenda. Items which appeared somewhere else on the agenda will not be discussed at this time. The Council is not allowed to take any official action at this meeting on matters brought forward under this agenda item. Items will either be referred to the appropriate staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. You must sign in at the start of the meeting in order to be recognized. (Note: Total time allotted for this item is fifteen (15) minutes, with a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker.)

13.

ADJOURN



PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE

  1. Explanation of hearing procedures by Mayor or staff.
    • Ten (10) minute time limit on applicant presentation.
    • Three (3) minute time limit on public testimony.
    • Names and addresses are required from those presenting/testifying.
    • Questions/comments should be addressed to the Mayor and Council.
    • Council members must make their decision regarding the application on facts already in the record and information presented at the public hearing. Conflicts of interest, site visits and ex-parte contacts by Council members will be acknowledged.
    • Protocol requires that Council and audience be recognized by the Mayor prior to speaking.
  2. Mayor opens hearing.
  3. Presentation by applicant.
    Note:  Remember, applicant bears the responsibility for making his/her case. This is also the time for Council members to ask their questions of the applicant.
  4. Presentation by staff.
  5. Written correspondence submitted for the record.
  6. Testimony by those supporting the application.
  7. Testimony by those uncommitted on the application.
  8. Testimony by opponents to the application.
  9. Rebuttal by the applicant.
  10. Mayor closes the hearing and initiates motion/deliberations.
    Note:  The Mayor may choose to require a motion prior to the discussion in order to focus deliberations, or, the Mayor may choose to allow deliberations prior to the motion in order to facilitate wording of the motion.
  11. Develop a written and reasoned statement supporting the decision.