AGENDA

Regular City Council Meeting
August 20, 2026  •  6:00 PM
Council Chambers
911 North 7th Avenue

Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:30 PM


City Council Clarification Meeting
Council Chambers
6:00 PM


Regular City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
Agenda Item #1
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Agenda Item #2
INVOCATION
The invocation will be offered by Tony Seikel, representing Portneuf Sangha.
Agenda Item #3
#3 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: Clarification and Regular City Council meetings of June 4 and June 18, 2026; and City Council Budget Development meetings of June 1 and June 2, 2026.

(b) MATERIAL CLAIMS: Council may wish to approve the Material Claims for the period of August 1 through August 15, 2026.

(c) TREASURER’S REPORT: Council may wish to approve the Treasurer’s Report for June 2026 showing cash and investments as of June 30, 2026.

(d) CITY COUNCIL DECISION – SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR HAC SUBDIVISION: Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the short plat for HAC Subdivision which subdivides approximately 9.11 acres of parcel RPCPP138512 into four (4) lots, subject to conditions.

(e) CITY COUNCIL DECISION – SHORT PLAT APPROVAL FOR GREY SIDE SUBDIVISION: Council may wish to adopt its decision approving the short plat for Grey Side Subdivision which subdivides approximately 0.70 acres of parcel RPTRT001100 into three (3) lots, subject to conditions.
Agenda Item #4
PROCLAMATIONS
Agenda Item #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.
Agenda Item #6
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.)
Agenda Item #7
#7 Council may wish to adopt a resolution expressing formal opposition to any continued assembly, manufacture and distribution of M-44 cyanide devices within the municipal limits of the City of Pocatello. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #8
#8 Council may wish to approve a short plat application by NeighborWorks Pocatello (mailing address: 206 North Arthur Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83204) to subdivide 19.06 acres (more or less) of City-owned land into three (3) lots, located near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Gathe Drive (Parcel RPCPP053702). The plat will be known as Trailside Subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the request with conditions. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #9
#9 Council may wish to approve a short plat application by Bill Isley and Calvin Rock, represented by Logun Mitchell of Sunrise Engineering (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to subdivide 2.84 acres (more or less) of the following parcels into two (2) lots: RPRTR001300 (Lot 13- 0.86 acres); RPRTR001402 (Lot 14-0.46 acres); and RPRPRTR001501 (Lot 15-1.52 acres). The lots are currently vacant and were originally platted with The Ridges @ High Terrace Division 1. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #10
#10 Council may wish to approve a short plat application by Syringa Networks LLC, represented by Wyatt Radke of A & E Engineering (mailing Address: 845 West Center Street, Suite E, Pocatello, ID 83204) to replat Lots 4 through 8 and the north 24 feet of Lot 9, Block 453 of Pocatello Townsite into two (2) lots. The parcels are located at 233 North Main Street. Staff find the application is compliant with Pocatello City Code with conditions. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #11
#11 Council may wish to approve a final plat application submitted by Troy Allan Builders and K Holdings, (mailing address: 913 S 100 W, Logan, UT 84321) represented by Tyson Allen to replat Lot 2, Block 1, The Crossings Division 1 Amended into 65 lots. The plat proposes development of sixty-four (64) zero lot line townhouses in five (5) groups and one (1) common lot. Common area will consist of private drives and common area, as outlined in the Planned Unit Development approved on April 2, 2026. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #12
#12 Council may wish to approve a final plat application by Jonathan Hunt, represented by Gardner Francis (mailing address: 2225 S 50 E, Kaysville, UT 84037) to plat Phase 1 of the Creekside Cove Subdivision. The plat proposes development of eleven (11) zero lot-line townhouses in two groups of five (5) and one (1) common lot. Common area will consist of the private drives and common area, as outlined in the Planned Unit Development approved on May 21, 2026. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #13
#13 Council may wish to approve a final plat application by TR@HT, LLC, represented by Sunrise Engineering (mailing address: 600 East Oak Street, Pocatello, ID 83201) to plat 9.12 acres (more or less) into fourteen (14) lots. Staff finds the Final Plat is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Plat and recommends approval with the Planning and Zoning Commission Findings of Fact and Decision. The property is located north of East Center Street and southeast of Vista Drive and will be known as The Ridges @ High Terrace Division 2. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #14
#14 Council may wish to approve A grant application for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY26 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program for a total project cost of $3,762,724.00 and, if awarded, authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. The total grant funding would be $3,489,692.00 and requires a 10% match totaling $273,032.00 to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #15
#15 Council may wish to approve a grant application for the US DOJ FY26 Bridging Immigration Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Program - Round 2 for Pocatello Police Department radio and communications equipment with a total project cost of $2,235,237.00 and if awarded, authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #16
#16 Council may wish to approve adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police, Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #17
#17 Council may wish to approve the following requests for the Title 17 Zoning Code Rewrite and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review: (ACTION ITEM)

a) Accept the highest rated proposal for the Title 17 Zoning Code Rewrite RFP to Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative, LLC; and if approved

b) Authorize a contract between the City of Pocatello and Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative, LLC for the Title 17 Zoning Code Rewrite.

The City of Pocatello conducted a request for proposals (RFP) for the rewrite of the Title 17 Zoning Code and received seven (7) responsive and responsible proposals. Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative, LLC was deemed the highest qualified.
Agenda Item #18
#18 Council may wish to approve the following requests for the Wildfire Analysis and Assessment project and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review: (ACTION ITEM)

c) Accept the highest rated proposal for the Wildfire Analysis and Assessment RFP to Dudek; and if approved

d) Authorize a contract between the City of Pocatello and Dudek in the amount of $54,980.00 for the Wildfire Analysis and Assessment.

The City of Pocatello conducted a request for proposals (RFP) for the completion of a Wildfire Analysis and Assessment and the Evaluation Committee recommended Dudek as the highest rated proposal. The project will be funded through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant awarded to the City.
Agenda Item #19
#19 Council may wish approve the following requests for the Upper City Creek Parking Lot Grading project and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all pertinent documents, subject to Legal Department review: (ACTION ITEM)

a) Accept the low bid received from Pro Builders, Inc. in the amount of $66,809.00; and if approved

b) Authorize a contract between the City of Pocatello and Pro Builders, Inc. in the amount of $66,808.00 for the Upper City Creek Parking Lot Grading project and authorize Change Orders up to 10% of the total contract.

Funding for the project has been provided through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Recreational Trails Program grant.
Agenda Item #20
#20 Council may wish to approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $3,455.63 for the environmental hazard abatement and interior demolition at the City-owned property at 429 Washington Avenue and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. The proposed change order covers additional services beyond the originally contracted scope of work and 10% change order authorization. Funding for the project is available in the Building Abatement Fund. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #21
#21 Council may wish to award the bid for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe to the lowest responsive bidder, HD Fowler, in the amount of $138,015.00 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on all applicable documents, subject to Legal Department review. Funding for the purchase is available in the Water Department Fiscal Year 2026 budget. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #22
#22 Council may wish to adopt a resolution with exhibits (a) through (y) setting fees for Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The exhibits are: (ACTION ITEM)
  1. POCATELLO REGIONAL AIRPORT FEES
  2. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES FEES
  3. ANIMAL SERVICES FEES
  4. BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
  5. CEMETERY FEES
  6. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN PARKS AND PARKS FEES
  7. CONSTRUCTION TRADE FEES
  8. DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT FEES
  9. ENGINEERING REVIEW SERVICE FEES
  10. FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
  11. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SERVICE FEES
  12. LIBRARY SERVICE FEES
  13. PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM, RENTAL AND ADMISSION FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
  14. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY USE FEES
  15. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FEES
  16. POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
  17. PUBLIC RECORD FEES
  18. SANITATION DEPARTMENT FEES
  19. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (ESC) FEES
  20. POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM FEES
  21. UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT FEES
  22. WATER DEPARTMENT FEES
  23. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT FEES
  24. ZOO IDAHO PROGRAM, RENTAL AND ADMISSION FEES
  25. GRANTS DIVISION FEES
Agenda Item #23
#23 Council may wish to adopt a Resolution certifying the levy of forgone taxes for use in Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with Idaho Code §63-802. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #24
#24 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 that 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 that 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.

Ordinances ready for reading:

24: An ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2027 appropriation. (ACTION ITEM) (Whole ordinance will need to be published)
Agenda Item #25
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.