AGENDA

City Council Work Session
May 14, 2026  •  9:00 AM
Council Chambers
911 North 7th Avenue

Thursday, May 14, 2026

9:00 AM


City Council Work Session
Council Chambers
Agenda Item #1
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item #2
GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Representatives from the Golf Advisory Committee will discuss the Committee’s goals and projects, as well as Council’s policies and expectations. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #3
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Representatives from the parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss the Committee’s goals and projects, as well as Council’s policies and expectations. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #4
POCATELLO AMERICA250 AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE
Representatives from the Pocatello America250 Ad Hoc Committee will be in attendance to discuss the Committee’s goals and projects for the July 3, 2026 time capsule dedication event. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #5
#5 Finance Department staff will be in attendance to present to Council detailed information on proposed Fiscal Year 2026 June Budget amendments for the public hearing to be held June 4, 2026. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #6
#6 Representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department and Human Resources Department will be present to discuss the seasonal pay structure for the Parks and Recreation Department and seek Council guidance to address ongoing challenges. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #7
#7 Animal Services representatives will be in attendance to present information and seek feedback from the Council regarding proposed changes to animal licensing ordinances. The proposed changes would address the following: (ACTION ITEM)

a) Year-round animal licensing;

b) Ordinance enforcement in the field and remove enforcement from the Animal Shelter; and

c) Establishment of an Animal Welfare Fund through licensure fees received.
Agenda Item #8
#8 Representatives from the Animal Services Department will be present to discuss the use of DocuPet, an online licensing service for pet licensing. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #9
#9 Planning and Development Services staff members will be in attendance to present and discuss a draft of the Pocatello Housing Plan and receive feedback from the Council regarding the Plan. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #10
#10 Planning and Development Services staff members will be in attendance to present a draft of the Pocatello Urban Forest Plan and receive Council feedback regarding the Plan. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #11
#11 City staff members will be in attendance to present a proposal for the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant. The proposed project includes the renovation and upgrades to the City facility at 911 North 7th Avenue to expand Police Department operations. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #12
#12 City staff members and NeighborWorks Pocatello staff member will be in attendance to present a proposal for a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) housing development opportunity for City Council consideration. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #13
COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD UPDATES
This time has been set aside for the Mayor and Council members to give an update regarding recent advisory board activities.
Agenda Item #14
ADJOURN
Immediately Following the Work Session


Budget Development Meeting
Council Chambers