AGENDA

City Council Work Session
October 8, 2026  •  9:00 AM
Council Chambers
911 North 7th Avenue

Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:00 AM


City Council Work Session
Council Chambers
Agenda Item #1
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item #2
#2 Pocatello Police Department staff members will be present to discuss and receive Council feedback regarding the Pocatello Police Department’s Flock camera policies, procedures and usage, as requested during the August 13, 2026 City Council Work Session. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #3
HOUSING ALLIANCE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS UPDATE
Representatives from the Housing Alliance and Community Partners (HACP) will discuss their goals and projects, as well as Council’s policies and expectations.
Agenda Item #4
PORTNEUF VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UPDATE
Representatives of Portneuf Valley Development Corporation (PVDC) will be present to give Council an update of PVDC’s activities and achievements.
Agenda Item #5
CITY CODE REVISIONS – CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
Pocatello Police Department staff and Building Department staff members will be in attendance to discuss the following recommended code updates: 1) Temporary Use Permits and 2) Carnival and Circus permitting and transition oversight from the Police Department to the Building Department. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #6
#6 Pocatello Police Department staff members will be in attendance to discuss a proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of Kratom within city limits. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #7
#7 Animal Services staff members will be in attendance to discuss proposed ordinance changes to dog and cat licensing. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #8
#8 Parks and Recreation Department staff members will be present to inform the Mayor and Council about the usage of Halliwell Park and information pertaining to the various user groups. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #9
#9 Parks and Recreation Department staff members will be in attendance to receive feedback from the Council regarding the proposed City Creek Trails Master Plan. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #10
CITY HALL FEASIBLITY STUDY UPDATE AND DESIGN RECOMMENDATION – VCBO ARCHITECTS
Representatives from VCBO Architects will be in attendance to present the findings and receive feedback from the Council regarding the feasibility study conducted in connection with moving City Hall to the historic Federal Building, 150 South Arthur Avenue. (ACTION ITEM)
Agenda Item #11
ADJOURN