Blackfoot public meetings in 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss proposed changes to the city code, including lot sizes for R1-R zones and the definition of primary structures. The meeting also includes items regarding code enforcement and public comment.

• Proposed changes to R1-R lot size
• Proposed changes to section 11-3-7
• Discussion on definition of Primary Structure
• Code Enforcement updates

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission held a work meeting to discuss proposed changes to zoning ordinances, including R1-R lot size requirements, the appeal process, and definitions of primary vs. accessory structures. No formal decisions were made; all items were directed to the December 28th meeting. The commission also discussed code enforcement strategies and community resources.

• Approved November 23rd meeting minutes (abstention by Commissioner Thomas)
• Discussed R1-R lot size change to RR designation, no action taken
• Discussed proposed appeal process change to ordinance 11-3-7, no action taken
• Discussed primary structure definition amendment, no action taken
• Discussed commercial zone definition changes, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 8:26 PM

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold its regular meeting to discuss urban renewal projects, including the status of the Milmor project, estimated costs for the Liquidation building project, and a facade grant for the 95 S Broadway building. The agency will also review financial reports and December payables, and may enter executive session for litigation matters.

• Discuss status of Milmor project
• Michael Johnson to present estimated costs of Liquidation building project (Blight Grant)
• Chris Cannon facade grant for 95 S Broadway building
• Financial report and December payables
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on December 7, 2021, to hold a public hearing on a proposed budget amendment, consider approval of the annual appropriations ordinance, and act on several appointments, contracts, and zoning items. The agenda includes consent items, a treasurer's report, and tabled items from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on proposed budget amendment
• Approval of ordinance for annual appropriations amendment
• Approve contract with Keller Associates for RV dump
• Approve Slate Mountain Mobile Homes mobile home park
• Canvass election results for city elections on 11/2/21 and 11/30/21

The Blackfoot City Council approved a $350,000 budget amendment for ambulance, airport, and capital improvement funds, adopted ordinances to change appointment procedures for city positions and prohibit nighttime downtown parking on certain streets, and approved the Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park development. The council also approved the consent agenda, a Transportation Commission appointment, and election results. A contract with Keller Associates for the RV dump was pulled from the agenda for further discussion.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2214, annual appropriations amendment of $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2215, amending appointment procedures for city positions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2216, prohibiting nighttime parking on downtown streets (unanimous)
• Approved Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payables, minutes, alcohol licenses, and airport lease (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Loomis as Transportation Commission member (unanimous)
• Approved November 2 and November 30 election results (unanimous)
• Pulled RV dump contract with Keller Associates from agenda for further discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting in person to discuss a citywide SWOT analysis and take action on commercial zones. The agenda includes routine items like pledge, roll call, conflict disclosures, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public, with Zoom access available for viewing only.

• SWOT analysis of the City of Blackfoot
• Commercial zones action item
• In-person meeting with Zoom viewing option
• Accessibility accommodations available upon request

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion-only meeting, continuing work on a SWOT analysis survey and reviewing design standards examples from Boise. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Smith, second by Dolan)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to consider action items, including a mobile home park application and a conditional use permit for an in-home business. The agenda also includes a presentation review, code enforcement discussion, and proposed code changes. The meeting will be held in person, with Zoom access available for viewing.

• Slate Mountain Mobile Homes application for 788 & 766 S Broadway
• Conditional Use Permit for in-home business at 665 Wildrose Lane for Chassie and Jake Rooke
• Proposed change to R1R zone lot sizes
• Proposed changes to 11-3-7(D) regarding motion to reconsider
• Review of commercial zones maps, charts, and verbiage

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a mobile home park application for 788 & 766 S Broadway and a conditional use permit for an in-home business at 665 Wildrose Lane. The meeting also includes discussions on proposed code changes regarding R1R zone lot sizes and commercial zone maps.

• Mobile Home Park Application: Slate Mountain Mobile Homes, 788 & 766 S Broadway
• Conditional Use Permit for in-home business: 665 Wildrose Lane
• Proposed code change to R1R zone lot sizes
• Proposed changes to code section 11-3-7(D)
• Review of commercial zone maps, charts, and verbiage

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Findings of Fact for the Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park subdivision, recommending City Council approval. They also approved a conditional use permit for a hair salon at 665 Wildrose Lane, with a condition limiting signage to 6 square feet. The commission scheduled a public hearing for December 28 to consider proposed code changes and tabled a commercial zones map review until December 14.

• Approved Findings of Fact for Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park, recommending approval to City Council (passed, Dolan abstaining)
• Approved conditional use permit for Chassie and Jake Rooke's in-home hair salon at 665 Wildrose Lane, with sign size limited to 6 sq ft (passed, Dolan abstaining)
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed code changes for December 28 meeting (motion by Smith, seconded by Dolan, passed)
• Tabled commercial zones maps, charts, and verbiage review until December 14 work meeting (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes, review a financial report and November payables, and act on two facade grant applications for the Tumbleweed Saloon. The board will also discuss further funding availability for the Frontier Building. An executive session is scheduled for litigation or controversies.

• Tumbleweed Saloon - Two Facade Grant applications
• Frontier Building - discuss availability of further funding
• Financial Report and November Payables
• Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Executive session on litigation or controversies

City Council

The City Council will review several planning and zoning items, including subdivision approvals and a zone change on Lansing Street. The Mayor will also provide information regarding a grant for AEDs and discuss the Juneteenth holiday.

• Zone change at 219 Lansing St from Light Industrial to Multi Family Resident
• Approval of PUD Final Plat at 676 Court St
• Approval of Sunset Cove Subdivision at 1315 Gary St
• Approval of Cottage Grove Subdivision at 955 Lansing
• Action item for City participation in Opioid Settlement

The Blackfoot City Council approved several development items, including the Robison Townhomes final plat (3-2), Sunset Cove Subdivision, Cottage Grove Subdivision preliminary plat, and a zone change at 219 Lansing St. from light industrial to multi-family residential. The council also voted to opt into the Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement, approved a license agreement for an alley gate at 465 NW Main St., and approved Idaho Flight Academy operating at McCarley Field. A proposed rewrite of Title 2 on boards and commissions was tabled for further review.

• Approved Robison Townhomes final plat at 676 Court St. (3-2)
• Approved Sunset Cove Subdivision at 1315 Gary St.
• Approved Cottage Grove Subdivision preliminary plat at 955 Lansing
• Approved zone change at 219 Lansing St. from M-1 to HDR-2 (Ordinance 2213)
• Approved opt-in to Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement
• Approved license agreement for alley gate at 465 NW Main St.
• Approved Idaho Flight Academy operating at McCarley Field
• Tabled proposed Title 2 rewrite on boards and commissions

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approval to participate in the national opioid settlement, a proposed rewrite of the City Code Title 2 on boards and commissions, and a request from Idaho Flight Academy to operate at McCarley Field Airport. The council will also consider multiple land-use items, including zone changes, subdivisions, and alley vacations, as well as routine consent agenda items.

• Approval to submit documentation for opioid settlement participation
• Proposed City Code Title 2 ordinance rewriting 'Boards and Commissions'
• Idaho Flight Academy request to operate at McCarley Field Airport
• Zone change at 219 Lansing St from Light Industrial (M-1) to Multi Family Resident (HDR-2)
• Vacation of alley at Bingham Memorial Hospital and at 465 NW Main St

The Blackfoot City Council approved several major items, including opting into the Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement, approving the Idaho Flight Academy to operate at McCarley Field, and approving multiple subdivisions and a zone change. The council also approved a license agreement for an alley gate and tabled a proposed ordinance rewrite for boards and commissions. A final plat for a townhome subdivision was approved by a 3-2 vote.

• Approved opt-in to Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Idaho Flight Academy to operate at McCarley Field (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat at 676 Court St. for Robison Townhomes (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2212 vacating portion of Worthen Road (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset Cove Subdivision at 1315 Gary St. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2213 zone change at 219 Lansing St. from M-1 to HDR-2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cottage Grove Subdivision at 955 Lansing (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for alley gate at 465 NW Main St. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a mobile home park application at 788 & 766 S Broadway and a conditional use permit for an in-home business at 665 Wildrose Lane. The meeting also includes a discussion on commercial zones. The agenda contains standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing for Slate Mountain Mobile Homes application at 788 & 766 S Broadway
• Conditional Use Permit for in-home business at 665 Wildrose Lane
• Discussion of Commercial Zones

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to send the Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park application to the City Council for approval, covering 38 homes on four acres at 788 & 766 S Broadway. It also approved a conditional use permit for an in-home salon at 665 Wildrose Lane, with a condition limiting sign size to six square feet. The commission tabled a discussion on commercial zones until the November 9th work meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Approved motion to send Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park application to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for in-home salon at 665 Wildrose Lane, with sign size limited to 6 sq ft (unanimous)
• Tabled Commercial Zones discussion until November 9th work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a site plan for the Slate Mountain Mobile Homes project in Blackfoot. The proposal includes 38 units on approximately 4.05 acres.

• Proposed development of 38 mobile home units
• Site plan includes 93 proposed parking stalls and 17 guest stalls
• Project involves installation of water mains, sewer mains, and storm drains

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Agency will review several facade grant projects in the Downtown District, including the Masonic Temple Building and Frontier Building. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY 2022 tentative budget and the transfer of Meridian Right of Way to the City.

• Facade Grant - Masonic Temple Building
• Facade Grants - Frontier Building (3 parcels)
• Melina’s Facade project
• Movie Mill Blight project
• Public Hearing on Tentative Budget Fiscal Year 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to consider action items, including approving findings of fact for a roadway easement vacation, two subdivision applications, and a zone change. They will also review commercial zone maps and verbiage, discuss comprehensive plan survey data, and consider sign code amendments. The agenda is largely a continuation of prior work, with some items awaiting city attorney findings.

• Vacation of roadway easement at 372 W Hwy 39 (Kaleb Phelps)
• Sunset Cove Subdivision application at 1315 Gary Street (Jon Gregory)
• Zone change from Light Industrial (M-1) to Multi Family Residential (HDR-2) at 219 Lansing Street (Jon Gregory)
• Cottage Grove Subdivision application at 955 Lansing Street (CMH Inc./Clayton Homes)
• Review of commercial zone maps, charts, and verbiage; sign code amendment

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission approved consent agenda items, including recommendations to the City Council for vacating a street, approving two subdivisions, and a zone change. The commission also voted unanimously to bring sign code amendments to a public hearing, including changing wall sign size in residential zones to six square feet and correcting a height typo from six to sixty feet. Work continued on commercial zone tables and the comprehensive plan, with items scheduled for the November 9th work meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including findings for street vacation at 372 W. Highway 39 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Sunset Cove Subdivision at 1315 Gary Street (majority vote)
• Recommended City Council approve Cottage Grove Subdivision at 955 Lansing Street (majority vote)
• Recommended City Council rezone 219 Lansing Street from M-1 to HDR-2 (majority vote)
• Approved motion to bring sign code amendments to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to continue comprehensive plan discussion at November 9th work meeting (passed)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person with Zoom viewing available. Action items include a resolution supporting federal funding for railroad crossing planning, updates to engineering standards, approval of a PUD for Honeybrook Subdivision 2, vacation of alleys at Bingham Memorial Hospital and 465 NW Main St, and annexation of property for Katseanes, Idaho Power, and IDOT. The council will also hold an executive session to consider hiring a public officer or employee.

• Resolution in support of federal funding for RR crossing planning and engineering analysis
• Proposed updates to engineering standards
• Approve PUD for Honeybrook Subdivision 2
• Vacation of alley at Bingham Memorial Hospital and at 465 NW Main St
• Annexation of property for Katseanes, Idaho Power, and IDOT (Worthen Rd and Hwy 26)

The Blackfoot City Council approved Resolution No. 400 to pursue federal funding for railroad crossing planning and engineering, and adopted Ordinance No. 2211 to annex properties near Worthen Road and Highway 26. The council also approved a PUD for Honeybrook Subdivision Phase II, accepted updates to engineering standards, and tabled two alley vacations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 400 to pursue federal funding for railroad crossing planning (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2211 annexing properties and zoning as Highway Business District (4-0)
• Approved PUD for Honeybrook Subdivision Phase II (4-0)
• Accepted updates to Engineering Standards (4-0)
• Tabled vacation of alley at Bingham Memorial Hospital (4-0)
• Tabled vacation of alley at 465 NW Main St. (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payables and alcohol licenses (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use items, including a mobile home park application and multiple subdivision requests. The commission will also consider a code update regarding permanent sign standards.

• Mobile Home Park Application for Slate Mountain Mobile Homes at 9034 E. Cedar Point Lane
• Sunset Cove Subdivision application by Jon Gregory at 1315 Gary Street
• Zone change from Light Industrial (M-1) to Multi Family Residential (HDR-2) at 219 Lansing Street
• Subdivision application by CMH Inc. (Clayton Homes) at 2535 N Yellowstone Hwy
• Code update for permanent sign standards regarding free standing post dimensions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a mobile home park application, a roadway easement vacation, two subdivision applications, and a zone change. They will also consider updates to the permanent sign standards code. The meeting is in person with Zoom access.

• Slate Mountain Mobile Homes application for a mobile home park at 9038 E. Cedar Point Lane, Idaho Falls (T35 R35SE SEC 03 BLKT 788 & 766 S Broadway)
• Vacation of roadway easement requested by Kaleb Phelps at 372 W Hwy 39, Blackfoot (T2S R35E SEC 33 LOT 35 AND LS RD RP1407500)
• Jon Gregory subdivision application for Sunset Cove Subdivision at 1315 Gary Street, Blackfoot (T3S R35E SEC 04 S2SENW LESS I-15, T-9861, 9860 15883, 15846, SUNSET COVE SUB LOT 2 BLK 1 STUART ADD)
• Jon Gregory zone change from Light Industrial (M-1) to Multi Family Residential (R-3) at 219 Lansing Street, Blackfoot (Sunset Cove Subdivision)
• CMH Inc. (Clayton Homes) subdivision application for Cottage Grove at 955 Lansing Street, Blackfoot (T3S R35E SEC 04 T-17402 (PT OF SW PLAT))

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a road easement vacation, two subdivision applications, and a zone change, all to the City Council. The commission also postponed a mobile home park application to the October meeting and agreed to discuss the sign code at an October 12 work meeting.

• Recommended approval of road easement vacation for Kaleb Phelps (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Sunset Cove Subdivision application for Jon Gregory (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change from M-1 to HDR-2 for Jon Gregory (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cottage Grove Subdivision application for CMH Inc. (unanimous)
• Postponed Slate Mountain Mobile Homes application to October meeting
• Agreed to discuss sign code at October 12 work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to consider consent agenda action items, including a subdivision, two variances, two alley vacations, and a 27.9-acre annexation near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road. The commission will also discuss an Area of Impact Agreement, commercial zones, accessory dwelling units, and comprehensive plan survey data.

• Honeybrook Subdivision Division 2, 2025 Lawrence Lane — approval of finding of facts
• Variance for James & Julie Percy, 1340 York Drive — new shop on back lot
• Vacation of alley for BMH INC., 98 Poplar Street
• Vacation of alley for Jordan McLaughlan, 465 NW Main
• Annexation of ~27.9 acres near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a 90-unit Planned Unit Development by Honeybrook Development on Lawrence Lane, with conditions requiring city staff review of infrastructure. The board also approved a height variance for a shop at 1340 York Drive, recommended vacating two alleyways (one for Bingham Memorial Hospital, one for Jordan McLaughlin), and unanimously recommended annexation of several properties. The commission discussed but did not vote on adding three blocks to the downtown historic business district.

• Recommended approval of 90-unit PUD on Lawrence Lane (majority vote)
• Approved 36-foot height variance for shop at 1340 York Drive
• Recommended vacating alley off Poplar Street for Bingham Memorial Hospital, contingent on prior vacation completion
• Recommended vacating alley off 465 NW Main for Jordan McLaughlin, limited to north of 401 NW Main
• Unanimously recommended annexation of enclaved properties and zone designations
• Approved August 24 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda with Findings of Fact

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on September 7, 2021, to act on several items, including a public hearing and resolution on the FY 2022 property tax forgone accrual, a speed limit change on Bridge Street, and the swearing in of a new police officer. The council will also discuss a Certificate of Participation (COP) and consider a development agreement, a library board nomination, and a subdivision re-plat.

• Public hearing and resolution on Forgone 2022 Property Tax Accrual
• Approval of speed limit change on Bridge St. near 6th Grade School
• Swearing in Samuel Reyna as Blackfoot Police Officer
• Development Agreement with Tate and Vickie Capson
• Approval of Harborside Re-Plat of Subdivision

The Blackfoot City Council held a special meeting on September 7, 2021, and approved several items. They approved Resolution No. 399, lowering the speed limit to 20 mph on East Bridge and East Judicial Streets near the 6th Grade School. They also approved Resolution No. 398 to reserve $98,894 in foregone property tax for future use, approved a re-plat of the Harborside Subdivision, and made several appointments and routine approvals.

• Approved Resolution No. 399 lowering speed limit to 20 mph on East Bridge and East Judicial Streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 398 reserving $98,894 in foregone property tax for FY 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved re-plat of Harborside Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payables, and development agreement with Tate and Vickie Capson (unanimous)
• Approved Cassie Black nomination to Library Board (unanimous)
• Swore in Samuel Reyna as Blackfoot Police Officer

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of approximately 27.9 acres into the City of Blackfoot. The meeting also includes reviews of subdivision applications, alley vacations, and variance requests.

• Annexation of approximately 27.9 acres near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road
• Subdivision application for Honeybrook Subdivision Division 2 at 2025 Lawrence Lane
• Variance application for a new shop at 1340 York Drive
• Alley vacation applications for 98 Poplar Street and 465 NW Main Street
• Plat amendment for Harborside Loop Condominiums

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is deciding on several land-use actions, including the annexation of approximately 27.9 acres into the city. The body will also approve findings of fact for a condominium plat amendment and a fence variance, and hold public hearings on a new subdivision, a shop variance, and two alley vacations.

• Annexation of approximately 27.9 acres bounded by West Highway 26, Groveland Road, and Worthen Road
• Approval of Findings of Fact for Harborside Loop Condominiums plat amendment
• Approval of Findings of Fact for a seven-foot fence variance at 1340 York Drive
• Public hearing on Honeybrook Subdivision Division 2 at 2025 Lawrence Lane
• Public hearings on alley vacations at 98 Poplar Street and 465 NW Main

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of the Honeybrook Subdivision, Division 2, a residential development at 2025 Lawrence Lane. The commission also recommended approval of a variance for a shop at 1340 York Drive, a vacation of an alley for BMH Inc. at 98 Poplar Street (contingent on prior conditions), a vacation of an alley for Jordan McLaughlan at 465 NW Main, and an annexation request. All votes were to recommend to the City Council, not final approvals.

• Approved minutes of July 27 and August 10, 2021 meetings.
• Adopted consent agenda including findings for Harborside Condominiums re-plat and Percy fence variance.
• Recommended City Council approval of Honeybrook Subdivision, Division 2, at 2025 Lawrence Lane.
• Granted a variance for a shop height at 1340 York Drive (James & Julie Percy).
• Recommended City Council approval of alley vacation for BMH Inc. at 98 Poplar Street, contingent on prior conditions.
• Recommended City Council approval of alley vacation for Jordan McLaughlan at 465 NW Main, excluding the property to the west.
• Recommended City Council approval of a type A annexation request.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to move forward a code amendment that would allow accessory dwelling units in LDR-1 zones, scheduling it for a public hearing on September 28. The commission also voted to have members compile survey questions for the comprehensive plan by August 24 and to invite public input at the September 14 work meeting. Approval of the July 27 minutes and the consent agenda were postponed to August 24 due to lack of quorum.

• Postponed approval of July 27 minutes and consent agenda to August 24 (passed)
• Voted to move LDR-1 accessory dwelling unit code amendment forward for public review and discussion (passed)
• Voted to have commission members compile survey question areas by August 24 and invite public input on September 14 (passed)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review the 2022 Appropriation Ordinance and the Blackfoot Transportation Plan presented by Keller Associates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, payables, and itinerant licenses.

• Approval of 2022 Appropriation Ordinance
• Approval of Blackfoot Transportation Plan by Keller Associates
• EISF Itinerant Licenses approval
• Discussion on fireworks
• Grant of Easement near WWTP to David and Denise Starks (Tabled)

The council unanimously approved the FY2022 appropriations ordinance totaling $23,811,638, which includes allocations for police, fire, streets, and other city services. They also approved the Blackfoot Urban Area Transportation Plan as presented by Keller Associates, which outlines priority projects for roads, sidewalks, and studies. Additionally, the council granted a personal easement to David and Denise Stark near the wastewater treatment plant in exchange for moving a canal. Discussions on fireworks regulations were held but no action was taken.

• Approved FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 2210 totaling $23,811,638 (unanimous)
• Approved Blackfoot Urban Area Transportation Plan as presented by Keller Associates (unanimous)
• Granted personal easement to David and Denise Stark near WWTP (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council meeting originally scheduled for August 3, 2021, has been rescheduled for August 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in person, with the option to view via Zoom. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific decisions, ordinances, or financial items.

• Meeting date changed from August 3, 2021, to August 9, 2021
• Meeting format is in-person; public participation requires physical presence
• Zoom viewing link and dial-in number provided for remote observers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to vote on several action items: two subdivision applications, a fence height variance, and a 30-acre annexation request. The meeting will be held in person with remote viewing via Zoom, but participation requires appearing in person.

• Subdivision application for Cottage Grove at 955 Lansing Street by CMH Inc./Clayton Homes
• Subdivision plat amendment for Harborside Loop Condominiums by Harborside Partners LLC
• Variance request by James & Julie Percy for a 7-foot fence at 1340 York Drive
• Annexation of ~30 acres near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road
• Public hearing with action items; no dollar amounts listed

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a plat amendment for Harborside Loop Condominiums, allowing lots to absorb common area, and granted a variance for a seven-foot fence at 1340 York Drive. Two agenda items were removed and will be rescheduled.

• Recommended approval of Harborside plat amendment (motion passed)
• Granted variance for 7-foot fence at 1340 York Drive (motion passed)
• Approved July 13 meeting minutes (motion passed; Barlow abstained)
• Removed Cottage Grove subdivision and annexation from hearing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four action items: a subdivision application for Cottage Grove, a plat amendment for Harborside Condominiums, a variance request for a fence on York Drive, and a 30-acre annexation near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road. The commission will consider whether to recommend these requests to the City Council.

• Subdivision application by CMH Inc (Clayton Homes) for Cottage Grove at 955 Lansing Street
• Plat amendment for Harborside Partners LLC at Harborside Loop Condominiums
• Variance for James & Julie Percy to build a seven-foot fence at 1340 York Drive
• Annexation of approximately 30 acres near West Highway 26 and Groveland Road

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person to consider the proposed FY 2022 budget and proposed fee increases, with public hearings scheduled for both items. The council will also discuss water conservation and approve payables. The meeting is open to in-person participation, with Zoom viewing available.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022 budget
• Public hearing on proposed fee increases
• Approval of proposed fee increases (action item)
• Discussion on water conservation
• Consent agenda: payables

The City Council held public hearings and then approved Resolution No. 397, which establishes increased fees for sanitation, wastewater, and community development, effective October 1, 2021. The wastewater increase is 4.75% due to rising material and construction costs. The council also discussed forming a water conservation committee but took no formal action.

• Approved the consent agenda, including payables as presented.
• Held public hearings on the FY 2022 budget and proposed fee increases; no public testimony was given.
• Approved the proposed fee increases for sanitation, wastewater, and community development.
• Approved Resolution No. 397, establishing the revised fee schedule effective October 1, 2021.
• Discussed forming a water conservation committee but took no formal action.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work meeting to review and take action on two agenda items: the comprehensive plan survey data and commercial zones. The meeting is open to the public in person, with remote viewing via Zoom but participation requires in-person attendance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including pledge, roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan survey data
• Discussion of Commercial Zones
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to ask the city to pursue a contract with Dave Thompson's firm for a software program to gather resident feedback for the Comprehensive Plan. They also discussed Smart Growth policies and decided to have replies back by the July 27th meeting. The commission approved the June 22nd and July 1st meeting minutes unanimously. No conflicts of interest were reported.

• Approved the June 22nd and July 1st meeting minutes unanimously
• Voted to ask the city to pursue a contract with Dave Thompson's firm for a survey software program
• Decided to have replies on Smart Growth policies back by the July 27th meeting

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person to consider the proposed 2022 fiscal year budget, a new ordinance making unauthorized water service shutoffs illegal, and several zoning and subdivision changes. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and payables.

• Presentation of proposed 2022 FY budget by City Treasurer Grahm Anderson
• Ordinance on illegality of turning water service on/off without authorization
• Zone code amendment ordinance
• Zone change at 955 Lansing from RA to R1
• Proposed subdivision at 676 W Court St and Phase 2 of Cooper's Cove Subdivision

The Blackfoot City Council approved the proposed FY 2022 budget, moving it to a public hearing, and amended it to reflect higher sanitation tipping fees ($68/ton). The Council also passed Ordinance No. 2207, making it a misdemeanor for unauthorized persons to turn water services on or off, and Ordinance No. 2208, repealing and replacing residential zoning regulations. Additionally, the Council approved a zone change at 955 Lansing from RA to R1, approved the Robison Townhomes subdivision at 676 W. Court St., and approved Phase 2 of Cooper's Cove Subdivision.

• Approved the proposed FY 2022 budget and moved it to a public hearing on July 20, 2021.
• Amended the FY 2022 budget to reflect sanitation tipping fees of $68 per ton, up from $50.
• Passed Ordinance No. 2207, making unauthorized water service shut-off a misdemeanor.
• Passed Ordinance No. 2208, repealing and replacing residential zoning regulations (R1, R2, R3 renamed to LDR 1, LDR 2, LDR 3).
• Approved zone change from RA to R1 for property at 955 Lansing, with findings of fact and Ordinance No. 2209.
• Approved the Robison Townhomes subdivision at 676 W. Court St., with findings of fact.
• Approved Phase 2 of Cooper's Cove Subdivision, with findings of fact.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider action on two subdivision applications. The commission will vote on findings of fact for Cooper's Cove Subdivision and a subdivision proposed by Russell Robison. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person attendance required for participation.

• Cooper's Cove Subdivision, Phase, Jeff & Julie Steadman, 349 E. 200 N., Blackfoot, ID - Action Item (Finding of Fact for Subdivision Application @ 806 E. Airport Road)
• Russell Robison, 4717 S Homes Ave., Idaho Falls, ID - Action Item (Finding of Fact for Subdivision on 676 Court Street, Blackfoot, ID)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of two subdivisions: Robison Townhomes at 676 W. Court Street and Cooper's Cove Subdivision Phase 2. Both recommendations were based on findings that the projects meet city standards for water, sewer, streets, stormwater, and other requirements. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval of Robison Townhomes subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cooper's Cove Subdivision Phase 2 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet in person with Zoom access to consider several action items, including a public hearing on a proposed residential subdivision at 806 E Airport Road (Cooper Cove Phase 2). They will also review findings of fact for a zone change, a conditional use permit for firearms distribution, and a storage unit CUP, plus a tabled townhome subdivision application.

• Public hearing: Cooper Cove Subdivision Phase 2 (Jeff & Julie Steadman) at 806 E Airport Road – 35 lots, no irrigation water rights
• Consent agenda: CMH Homes (Clayton Homes) zone change from R-A to R-1 at 955 Lansing Street
• Consent agenda: Tyson Andersen CUP to distribute firearms at 398 W Hwy 39
• Consent agenda: Primo Builders LLC CUP for storage units at 610 N Broadway
• Tabled business: Russell Robison townhomes subdivision at 676 E Court Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting in person with Zoom access to act on several findings of fact and public hearing items, including a zone change, a conditional use permit for firearm sales, storage units, and a subdivision application. The agenda also includes tabled business for a townhome subdivision.

• Consent agenda: Findings of Fact for CMH Homes Inc. (Clayton Homes) zone change from Residential Agriculture (R-A) to Single-Family (R-1) at 955 Lansing Street
• Consent agenda: Findings of Fact for Tyson Andersen CUP to distribute firearms at 398 W Hwy 39
• Consent agenda: Findings of Fact for Primo Builders LLC CUP for storage units at 610 N Broadway
• Public hearing: Cooper Cove Subdivision Phase 2 application at 806 E. Airport Road
• Tabled business: Russell Robison townhomes subdivision application at 676 E Court Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Cooper Cove Subdivision Phase 2, a 35-lot development with changes including new road connections and infrastructure. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for firearms distribution, a storage unit facility, and a townhome subdivision, all with conditions. The meeting minutes from May 25 were approved, and the consent agenda passed.

• Approved the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a recommendation to rezone 955 Lansing from R-A to R-1.
• Granted a conditional use permit for firearms and ammunition distribution at 398 W. Hwy. 39.
• Granted a conditional use permit for storage units at 610 N. Broadway, with conditions on sight triangles, fire codes, snow removal, and fair week access.
• Recommended City Council approval of Cooper Cove Subdivision Phase 2, a 35-lot subdivision.
• Recommended City Council approval of the Townhomes Subdivision at 676 E Court Street, with one commissioner voting no.

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council voted unanimously to disapprove the purchase and sale agreement for the Nonpareil administration building, citing financial concerns and the need to preserve reserves. The council also approved funding for engineering fees to amend the Fisher Street Project, and moved the August 3 council meeting to August 9.

• Disapproved purchase of Nonpareil building for $975,000 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for engineering fees to amend Fisher Street Project (unanimous)
• Moved August 3 council meeting to August 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Blackfoot's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda includes only procedural notices about accessibility and COVID-19 precautions.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person with Zoom viewing available. Action items include a proposed zone change at 624 W McAdoo from R-1 to R-2, a downtown parking study, a facility plan for the WWTP, and a proposed police department pay scale. The council will also hold a public hearing on the status of funded activities for the WWTP Improvements Project Phase 2 and discuss ARPA funds expenditure.

• Proposed zone change at 624 W McAdoo from R-1 to R-2
• Downtown Parking Study – action item
• Facility Plan for WWTP – action item
• Public Hearing – Status of Funded Activities for WWTP Improvements Project Phase 2
• Proposed Blackfoot Police Department Pay Scale – action item

The Blackfoot City Council approved a $200,000 facility plan for the wastewater treatment plant's phase three and four, and a $10,000 downtown parking study. They also approved a zone change at 624 W. McAdoo from R-1 to R-2, adopted a police pay scale, and discussed ARPA funding of $2.4 million.

• Approved $200,000 for WWTP phase 3 and 4 facility plan (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for downtown parking study (unanimous)
• Approved zone change at 624 W. McAdoo from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Blackfoot Police pay scale, effective Feb 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payables, fireworks permits, airport lease transfer (unanimous)
• Pulled proposed zone code amendment from table and approved as modified (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold its regular meeting to consider two facade improvement applications, approve minutes and financial reports, and ratify payables. The agenda also includes an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Facade application by Chris Cannon (Downtown District)
• Facade application by Manal Plesner (Downtown District)
• Financial report and ratification of May payables
• Approval of April 6, 2021 minutes
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved two facade grants: $10,000 for Chris Cannon's building and $9,750 for Manal Plesner's building, both unanimously. The board also ratified May payables, approved June payables totaling $217,348.13, and adopted the financial report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved facade grant for Chris Cannon, $10,000 max reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for Manal Plesner, $9,750 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Ratified May 2021 payables (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 payables totaling $217,348.13 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on several property use applications, including a zone change for 955 Lansing Street and a townhome subdivision at 676 E Court Street. The meeting also includes the announcement of winners for the Comprehensive Plan art contest.

• Zone change from Residential Agriculture to Single-Family for 955 Lansing Street
• Townhomes Subdivision Application at 676 E Court Street
• Conditional Use Permit for firearm distribution at 398 W Hwy 39
• Announcement of Comprehensive Plan art contest winners
• Review of tabled storage unit permit for 610 North Broadway

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zone change at 955 Lansing Street from Residential Agriculture to Single-Family for a modular home development, and approved a conditional use permit for firearms distribution at 398 W Hwy 39. A townhome subdivision application at 676 E Court Street was tabled to June 22 due to parking concerns. A previously tabled storage unit CUP at 610 North Broadway was approved with conditions.

• Recommended zone change at 955 Lansing Street from R-A to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for firearms distribution at 398 W Hwy 39 (unanimous)
• Tabled townhome subdivision at 676 E Court Street to June 22 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for storage units at 610 North Broadway with conditions (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2021, to consider three action items: a zone change for CMH Homes, a townhomes subdivision application, and a conditional use permit for firearms sales. They will also revisit a tabled storage unit CUP and announce art contest winners.

• Zone change for CMH Homes (Clayton Homes) at 955 Lansing Street from R-A to R-1
• Townhomes subdivision application by Russell Robison at 676 E Court Street
• CUP for Tyson Andersen to distribute firearms at 398 W Hwy 39
• Tabled CUP for storage units by Primo Builders at 610 North Broadway
• Art contest winners for Comprehensive Plan announced

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to consider a proposed zone change at 624 W McAdoo, presented as a consent agenda item. They will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and an art contest, and review commercial zoning. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Zone change request by Paradise Acres Investment LLC & Scenic Idaho Inc. for 624 W McAdoo
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and 'Art Contest'
• Commercial Zone Review

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, adopting findings of fact recommending the City Council rezone 624 W. McAdoo St. from R-1 to R-2 to allow a second home. The Commission also set a schedule for the art contest vote counting and winner announcement. Discussion on commercial zone review and infrastructure support for rezoning was deferred to the July work meeting.

• Approved consent agenda adopting findings of fact recommending R-2 rezoning for 624 W. McAdoo St. (unanimous)
• Approved art contest vote counting schedule: votes counted May 22, winners announced May 25, presented at City Council June 1
• Deferred commercial zone review and infrastructure support discussion to July work meeting

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person with Zoom viewing available. Action items include appointing a library board member, extending the firefighters union contract, a workforce reduction recommendation, a rate and utility fee study, a zone code amendment, and a proposed zone change on Lawrence Lane. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

• Proposed zone change from R1 to R3 on Lawrence Lane
• Extension of collective bargaining agreement with Blackfoot Firefighters Union
• Recommendation for reduction of work force
• Rate & utility fee study
• Nomination of new library board member

The Blackfoot City Council approved Ordinance No. 2205 to rezone property on Lawrence Lane from R-1 to R-3, adopted findings of fact from the Planning and Zoning Board, and waived required readings. The council also approved a two-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Blackfoot Firefighters Union through 9/30/2023, approved a utility rate and fee study minus the stormwater feasibility study for $119,120, and tabled a proposed zone code amendment until the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2205 rezoning Lawrence Lane property from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of collective bargaining agreement with IAFF through 9/30/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved utility rate and fee study minus stormwater study, total $119,120 (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed zone code amendment until next meeting (3-1, Simpson opposed)
• Approved Janet Rockwood as library board member (unanimous)
• Approved change of classification for Parks & Recreation position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payables (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

This meeting of the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency has been cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of April 6, 2021 minutes, a financial report, payables, and a mayor's update, with no new business for the Downtown or Riverview districts.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of April 6, 2021 minutes (action item)
• Financial report (action item)
• Payables (action item)
• Executive session for litigation or controversies

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission held a remote public hearing to review two zoning requests. The body considered a Conditional Use Permit for storage units at 610 North Broadway and a zone change from RA to R-2 at 624 W McAdoo. Additionally, the commission reviewed the city's Zoning Map and took action on a previously tabled zone change request at 822 S Pendlebury Lane.

• Conditional Use Permit for Storage Units at 610 North Broadway (Primo Builders LLC)
• Zone change from RA to R-2 at 624 W McAdoo (Paradise Acres Investment LLC & Scenic Idaho Inc.)
• Zone change action for 822 S Pendlebury Lane (Steven D and Katrina M Elliott)
• Review and approval of the City of Blackfoot’s Zoning Map

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom only due to COVID-19. They will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for storage units, a zone change request, and a tabled zone change, plus review the city's zoning map.

• Conditional Use Permit for storage units at 610 North Broadway (Primo Builders LLC)
• Zone change from RA to R-2 at 624 W McAdoo (Paradise Acres Investment LLC & Scenic Idaho Inc.)
• Tabled zone change for 822 S Pendlebury Lane (Steven D and Katrina M Elliott)
• Review and approval of City of Blackfoot Zoning Map

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a zone change for 624 West McAdoo Street from RA to R-2, allowing a conforming lot size for a habitable structure. The commission tabled a conditional use permit for storage units at 610 North Broadway until the applicant could be present. It also recommended the updated zoning map to the City Council and removed a long-tabled zone change application for 822 S Pendlebury Lane from the agenda.

• Recommended zone change for 624 W McAdoo St from RA to R-2 (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP for storage units at 610 N Broadway until applicant present
• Recommended updated zoning map to City Council (unanimous)
• Removed tabled zone change for 822 S Pendlebury Ln from agenda

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the potential purchase of the Nonpariel Administration Building. The agenda includes only this single item, along with routine opening procedures. The meeting will be held in person, with Zoom viewing available.

• Approval of potential purchase of the Nonpariel Administration Building

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase agreement for the Nonpariel Administration Building. The deal includes a $50,000 earnest money deposit ($10,000 non-refundable), a 60-day due diligence period, and a closing date on or before July 16, 2021. The total purchase price is $975,000, with an option for a lease-purchase arrangement involving two $250,000 payments and a final $1 purchase.

• Approved purchase agreement for Nonpariel Administration Building (unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 earnest money deposit, $10,000 non-refundable
• Set closing date on or before July 16, 2021
• Approved total purchase price of $975,000 or lease-purchase option with $250,000 payments in 2022 and 2023 plus $1

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a remote work meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider findings of fact for three action items: zoning code amendments, a subdivision for the Blackfoot River RV Park at 1130 & 1150 South Broadway, and a zone change application from Connect Engineering/Honeybrook Investment. The commission will also review the Comprehensive Plan, commercial zones, and the city zoning map.

• Zoning Code Amendments – findings of fact
• Blackfoot River RV Park subdivision at 1130 & 1150 S Broadway
• Connect Engineering/Honeybrook Investment zone change application
• Review of Comprehensive Plan and 'Art Contest'
• Review and approval of City of Blackfoot Zoning Map

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an RV park at 1130 and 1150 South Broadway, with conditions including paving the road within three years. They also recommended that the City Council rezone property on Lawrence Lane from R-1 to R-3 for multi-family use. The consent agenda was approved with one dissenting vote. Other items, including zoning code amendments, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved conditional use permit for RV park at 1130/1150 S Broadway (majority vote)
• Recommended City Council rezone Lawrence Lane property from R-1 to R-3 (majority vote)
• Approved consent agenda with one no vote
• Approved March 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item 6a to 7d (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes, consider a façade grant for Manuel Murdoch, and receive updates on bond financing for the Downtown District extension and the Riverview District extension. They will also follow up on BURA parcels in the Parkview/Meridian area and review financial reports and payables. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Façade grant for Manuel Murdoch (action item)
• Update on bond financing for Downtown District extension
• Update on Riverview District extension
• Follow-up on BURA parcels in Parkview/Meridian area
• Financial report and payables (action items)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved a $2,900 facade grant for Manuel Murdoch's building, and authorized Scott Reese to sign quick claim deeds for two parcels in the Parkview/Meridian area. The board also approved payables totaling $129,795.47, contingent on more invoice detail from Marcus Mickelson. The financial report was approved, and the board discussed the Downtown bond proceeds and Riverview bond payoff possibility.

• Approved $2,900 facade grant to Manuel Murdoch (50% of lowest bid).
• Approved Scott Reese to sign quick claim deeds for two Parkview/Meridian parcels.
• Approved financial report for February 2021.
• Approved payables totaling $129,795.47, contingent on more detail from Marcus Mickelson's invoice.
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 special meeting.

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting, hearing the 2020 audit report and considering several action items, including zone changes, a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel, and a zone code amendment. The mayor will also provide updates on the W Bridge St bridge, COVID-19, and an enterprise fund study. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, real property, and legal matters.

• 2020 audit report presented by Morgan Hatt
• Proposed zone change at 1750 Hepworth from R1 to R-1R
• Conditional use permit for commercial kennel at 655 Harbor Dr
• Proposed zone change at 676 E Court from R-1 to R-3
• Zone code amendment adding three new residential codes

The Blackfoot City Council approved two zone changes: Ordinance No. 2203 rezoned property at 1750 Hepworth Lane from R-1 to R-1R, and Ordinance No. 2204 rezoned property at 676 E Court from R-1 to R-3. The council tabled a proposed zone code amendment that would add three new residential codes. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from March 2, 2021, and payables.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2203, changing zoning at 1750 Hepworth Lane from R-1 to R-1R.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2204, changing zoning at 676 E Court from R-1 to R-3.
• Tabled the proposed zone code amendment adding three new residential codes.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from March 2, 2021, and payables.
• Moved into executive session and later resumed the regular meeting.

Community Events

The City of Blackfoot, LHTAC, and ITD are presenting a project overview for improvements to the West Bridge Street bridge and State Highway 39/Hoff Road. The meeting aims to discuss solutions to increase safety and accommodate growth in west Blackfoot.

• Project overview for West Bridge Street (Collins Siding Road) Bridge
• Improvements to State Highway 39/Hoff Road between Thomas Road and Collins Siding
• Public open house on March 31, 2021, at Blackfoot City Hall
• Comments accepted through April 16, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a remote public hearing via Zoom to consider action on three items: an RV park and subdivision application, a zone change request, and proposed zoning code amendments. The commission will also take up tabled business on a zone change for a property on Pendlebury Lane. The meeting is closed to in-person attendance due to COVID-19.

• RV Park & Subdivision application by Spence Properties at 1130 & 1150 South Broadway
• Zone change from R-1 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family) requested by Connect Engineering for Honeybrook Investment
• Zoning code amendments to be considered
• Tabled zone change for 822 S Pendlebury Lane by Steven D and Katrina M Elliott

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing via Zoom only due to COVID-19. Action items include a subdivision for the Blackfoot River RV Park, a zone change request from R-1 to R-3 for a property, and proposed zoning code amendments. The commission will also consider a tabled zone change for a property on Pendlebury Lane.

• Blackfoot River RV Park subdivision at 1130 & 1150 South Broadway (Brent Spence, Spence Properties)
• Zone change from R-1 to R-3 for property T35, R35 T3S R35 E SEC 11 T-440 LESS FALCON RIDGE DIV #1 (Connect Engineering, Honeybrook Investment)
• Zoning code amendments (proposals to be made)
• Tabled zone change for Steven D and Katrina M Elliott, 822 S Pendlebury Lane

The Commission recommended approval of a zone change from R-1 to R-3 for the Honeybrook Investment property, despite public opposition. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Spence Properties to convert a trailer park to an RV park, with a condition to pave driveways within two years. The Commission approved the findings of fact for the residential zoning code amendments, which will go to the City Council on April 6, 2021. The tabled zone change for the Elliott property was not acted on due to incomplete information.

• Approved the March 9, 2021 meeting minutes with noted corrections (Commissioner Barlow abstained).
• Approved the Finding of Fact & Conclusions for the residential zoning code amendments (unanimous).
• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Spence Properties to convert a trailer park to an RV park at 1130 & 1150 South Broadway, with a condition to pave driveways within two years.
• Recommended to City Council approval of a zone change from R-1 to R-3 for the Honeybrook Investment property (Commissioner Dolan voted no).
• Tabled the zone change request for the Elliott property (822 S Pendlebury Lane) due to incomplete information; may be removed from agenda if documents not provided by next meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a remote work meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider consent agenda items, including findings of fact for a conditional use permit for a kennel, two zone changes, zoning code amendments, and an impact area agreement. The commission will also review the comprehensive plan, commercial zone review, and the city's zoning map.

• Conditional Use Permit for kennel at 655 Harbor Drive (Jeremy & Brittany Wood)
• Zone change to R-3 at 676 E Court Street (Russell Robison)
• Zone change to R1-R Rural Ranchette at 1750 Hepworth Lane (Bianca Pelayo)
• Zoning Code Amendments
• Impact Area Agreement

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included findings of fact for a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel at 655 Harbor Drive, recommendations to rezone properties at 676 E Court Street to R-3 and 1750 Hepworth Lane to R-1R, and a recommendation to adopt an Area of Impact Agreement with Bingham County. The zoning code amendments item was removed from the agenda. The commission also discussed the Comprehensive Plan, commercial zone review, and zoning map, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved the February 23rd meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, excluding the zoning code amendments item, which included findings of fact for the kennel conditional use permit, two zone changes, and the impact area agreement.
• Granted a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel at 655 Harbor Drive, limited to 6 adult females, with conditions to comply with city and state regulations and properly discard animal waste.
• Recommended the City Council rezone 676 E Court Street from R-1 to R-3 (multi-family).
• Recommended the City Council rezone 1750 Hepworth Lane from R-1 to R-1R (rural ranchette).
• Recommended the City Council adopt the Area of Impact Agreement with Bingham County, contingent on no substantial amendments from the county.
• Discussed, but took no final action on, the Comprehensive Plan, including a fourth-grade picture contest and land use map.
• Discussed, but took no final action on, the commercial zone review and the official zoning map.

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss updates on bond financing for the Downtown District extension, progress on the Milmor, Frontier, and Get Found First building projects, and the Riverview District extension. They will also consider a county assessor's letter regarding BURA parcels, approve minutes, and review financial reports and payables. An executive session is scheduled for litigation or controversies.

• Update on bond financing for Downtown District extension
• Update on Milmor, Frontier, and Get Found First building projects
• Update on Riverview District extension
• County assessor's letter regarding BURA parcels (action item)
• Financial report and payables (action items)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved payables totaling $131,472.86, including payments to contractors for downtown projects. The board also voted to deed two parcels in the closed Parkview/Meridian District to the city after due diligence. Updates were given on bond financing, building projects, and the Riverview district extension.

• Approved payables totaling $131,472.86 (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for February 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Feb 4 and Feb 23 special meetings (unanimous)
• Motion to deed 2 parcels to city after due diligence (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person with Zoom viewing available. Action items include approving payables and minutes, sewer line replacement on West Bridge Street, a canal crossing at the WWTP, BURA board reappointments, a grant match, a BURA revenue bond, and ordinances on Planning & Zoning term limits and Planned Unit Development approvals. The council will also discuss a Second Amendment protection proposal and consider salary chart and vehicle take-home policy changes.

• West Bridge Street Sewer Line Replacement 2021 – Action Item
• Canal Crossing at WWTP 2021 – Action Item
• Proposed Ordinance Establishing Term Limits for Planning & Zoning Commission
• Proposed Ordinance on Planned Unit Development Approval Process
• Proposed Salary Chart Progression Change and Vehicle Take Home Policy

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items, including an alcohol license for Teton House, a sewer line replacement on West Bridge Street, a canal crossing at the wastewater treatment plant, and proposed ordinances on term limits and planned unit developments. The council will also discuss a Second Amendment protection proposal and hold an executive session for personnel and property matters.

• Alcohol license for Teton House (amended agenda item)
• West Bridge Street Sewer Line Replacement 2021 – action item
• Canal Crossing at WWTP 2021 – action item
• Proposed ordinance establishing term limits for Planning & Zoning Commission
• Proposed ordinance on approval process for Planned Unit Developments

The City Council approved $72,500 from the WWTP Capital Improvement Fund to replace a broken sewer line on West Bridge Street, and $40,000 from the same fund to upgrade a temporary canal crossing at the WWTP to a permanent entrance. The Council also adopted two ordinances: one establishing term limits for Planning & Zoning commissioners (Ordinance No. 2201) and another requiring City Council approval for Planned Unit Developments (Ordinance No. 2202). Additionally, the Council approved a $6,000 grant match for community review, reappointed BURA board members for three months, and supported a BURA revenue bond.

• Approved $72,500 from WWTP Capital Improvement Fund for West Bridge Street sewer line replacement
• Approved $40,000 from WWTP Capital Improvement Fund for permanent canal crossing at WWTP
• Reappointed six individuals to BURA Board for a 3-month term
• Approved $6,000 match for Community Review Implementation Grant
• Supported BURA Revenue Bond of $1.814 million
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2201 establishing term limits for Planning & Zoning commissioners
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2202 requiring City Council approval for Planned Unit Developments
• Approved interim salary progression chart for Police Department and Vehicle Take Home Policy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing via Zoom on February 23, 2021, to consider several action items, including a conditional use permit for a kennel, multiple zone changes, zoning code amendments, and an impact area agreement. The meeting is remote-only due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Conditional Use Permit for kennel at 655 Harbor Drive (Jeremy & Brittany Wood)
• Zone change from R-1 to R-3 at 676 E Court Street (Russell Robison)
• Zoning code amendments
• Zone change from R-1 to R1-R Rural Ranchette at 1750 Hepworth Lane (Bianca Pelayo)
• Impact Area Agreement

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a kennel at 655 Harbor Drive, recommended zone changes for properties at 676 E Court Street and 1750 Hepworth Lane, and deferred action on zoning code amendments. The commission also recommended approval of the Impact Area Agreement to City Council.

• Approved conditional use permit for kennel at 655 Harbor Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change for 676 E Court Street from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change for 1750 Hepworth Lane from R-1 to R-1R (unanimous)
• Deferred zoning code amendments to March 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Impact Area Agreement to City Council (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet remotely via Zoom on February 23, 2021, to hold public hearings and take action on several items: a conditional use permit for a kennel, two zone changes, proposed zoning code amendments, and a new Impact Area Agreement with Bingham County. The meeting is closed to in-person attendance due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or phone.

• Conditional Use Permit for kennel at 655 Harbor Drive (Jeremy & Brittany Wood)
• Zone change at 676 E Court Street from R-1 to R-3 (Russell Robison)
• Zoning code amendments: rename R1-R to RR and increase minimum lot size from 7,000 sq ft to 1 acre
• Zone change at 1750 Hepworth Lane from R-2 to R1-R (Bianca Pelayo)
• Public hearing on new City of Blackfoot Impact Area Agreement with Bingham County

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a draft of the City of Blackfoot Development Code, specifically Chapter 4 on use districts and regulations. The agenda includes the establishment of zoning districts, rules for interpreting district boundaries, and a schedule of district regulations. This is a working session on the draft code, not a final decision.

• Draft development code Chapter 4 on use districts and regulations
• Official zoning map adoption and amendment procedures
• Rules for interpreting district boundaries
• Schedule of district regulations for 16 zoning districts
• District-specific regulations for Transitional Agricultural (TAG) zone

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is holding a special virtual meeting to consider adopting a bond resolution for the Downtown District. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a possible executive session on litigation.

• Adoption of the DT Bond Resolution (action item)
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation or controversies

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency held a special virtual meeting and unanimously approved the Downtown District Bond Resolution, numbered 2021-1, with added catch-all language in the project scope. The resolution's exhibits are not yet finalized and will be completed before closing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved DT Bond Resolution 2021-1 (unanimous)
• Noted bond exhibits to be finalized before closing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving Findings of Fact for city code changes, hear department head infrastructure reviews, discuss public involvement in the Comprehensive Plan update, and begin reviewing commercial zone requirements. These are discussion and potential action items, with no final decisions expected on the comprehensive plan or commercial zones at this meeting.

• Approve Findings of Fact for P&Z term limits and Planned Unit Development as consent agenda
• Department heads report on infrastructure needs for future growth
• Review Chapters 1, 3, and 5 of the City Comprehensive and Feasibility Plan
• Discuss public involvement in comprehensive plan update
• Review commercial zone requirements for code changes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a remote work meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider action items on amending term limits for commissioners and the approval process for Planned Unit Developments, and will review infrastructure, comprehensive plan, and commercial zone topics.

• Proposal to amend term limits for P&Z Commissioners per state law (action item)
• Proposal to amend approval process for Planned Unit Developments (action item)
• Infrastructure review
• Comprehensive plan review
• Commercial zone review

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on several financial items, including a bond financing proposal for the Downtown District, an extension of time for grant projects, and ratification of payables and financial reports for December and January. The board will also consider two specific invoices: $193,018.31 for Michael Johnson's project (demo, permits, HVAC) and $32,400.00 from the City of Blackfoot for the Hwy91/Potato Museum wastewater improvement project. An executive session is scheduled for litigation or controversies.

• Bond financing proposal from bank (action item)
• Extension of time for grant projects (action item)
• Invoice $193,018.31 for Michael Johnson's project (demo, permits, HVAC)
• Invoice $32,400.00 from City of Blackfoot for Hwy91/Potato Museum wastewater improvement
• Ratify payables and financial reports for December & January

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved a $1.833 million bond for the Downtown district, including a memorandum of understanding, and extended project deadlines to September 30, 2021. They also ratified payables and financial reports, and approved invoices for Michael Johnson's project and the Potato Museum sewer work.

• Approved $1.833M bond for Downtown district (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for bond financing (unanimous)
• Extended project deadlines to September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Ratified December 2020 and January 2021 payables (unanimous)
• Ratified December and January financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved February financials (unanimous)
• Approved Michael Johnson's invoice for $193,018.31 (unanimous)
• Approved Potato Museum invoice for $32,400.00 (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The February 2, 2021 meeting of the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency was canceled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, payables, and updates on downtown and Riverview district projects, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of November 3, 2020 minutes (action item, not acted on)
• Extension of time for grant projects (action item, not acted on)
• Ratify payables and financial reports for December and January (action items, not acted on)
• Executive session for litigation or controversies (not held)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency canceled its scheduled meetings for December 1, 2020, January 5, 2021, and February 2, 2021. No decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded for these dates; the documents only list the agendas that would have been addressed.

• Canceled December 1, 2020 meeting
• Canceled January 5, 2021 meeting
• Canceled February 2, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet via Zoom due to COVID-19. Action items include appointing a new city treasurer, approving findings from the Water Facility Planning Study, and considering a lease-to-own proposal for golf carts. The mayor will also give a State of the City address and provide a COVID-19 update.

• Appointment of new city treasurer
• Approval of findings in Water Facility Planning Study by Keller Associates
• Lease-to-own golf carts presentation by Golf Pro Chris Smith
• Airport hangar lease transfer to Tadd and Tegan Jenkins
• Executive session for hiring and legal counsel

The Blackfoot City Council confirmed Grahm Anderson as City Treasurer, approved the water facility planning study findings, approved a golf cart lease-purchase program, and moved a noise address item to the March meeting. The council also received updates on the library drive-up window project and COVID-19 stage changes.

• Confirmed Grahm Anderson as City Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 5 minutes, payables, and airport lease transfer to Tadd and Tegan Jenkins (unanimous)
• Approved findings of the City of Blackfoot Water Facility Planning Study (unanimous)
• Approved golf cart lease-purchase program with Bancorp, $2,050/month for 20 carts (unanimous)
• Moved noise address item to March meeting
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes public hearings on two zone change requests, a proposal to amend term limits for commissioners, and a proposal to change the approval process for Planned Unit Developments. The commission will also discuss unfinished business, including zoning code amendments.

• Public hearing: Meglio Holdings application for zone change (action item)
• Public hearing: Steven D and Katrina M Elliott request zone change from R-1 to R1-R (action item)
• Proposal to amend term limits for P&Z Commissioners per state law (action item)
• Proposal to amend approval process for Planned Unit Developments (action item)
• Discussion of zoning code amendments (unfinished business)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the city council an amendment limiting commissioner terms to three years, and also recommended changing the approval process for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) so the commission would recommend them to the council rather than approve them directly. A zone change request for Steven D. and Katrina M. Elliott was tabled due to erroneous information, and a public hearing for zoning code amendments was scheduled for February 23, 2021. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended to city council a 3-year term limit for Planning & Zoning commissioners (passed)
• Recommended to city council changing PUD approval process to commission recommendation (passed)
• Tabled zone change request for Steven D. and Katrina M. Elliott
• Scheduled zoning code amendments public hearing for February 23, 2021 (passed unanimously)
• Approved January 12 meeting minutes (passed unanimously)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will hold public hearings on two zone change requests (Meglio Holdings and Elliott), and discuss proposals to amend term limits for commissioners and the approval process for Planned Unit Developments. They will also consider zoning code amendments as unfinished business.

• Meglio Holdings zone change application (action item)
• Elliott zone change from R-1 to R1-R (action item)
• Proposal to amend P&Z commissioner term limits per state law
• Proposal to amend Planned Unit Development approval process
• Zoning code amendments (unfinished business)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting and public hearing via Zoom only due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, nomination of a new chairperson and co-chairperson for 2021, and discussion of a Planned Unit Development. No specific project details are listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom only due to COVID-19 order
• Nomination of new Commission Chairperson and Co-Chairperson for 2021
• Approval of December 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Planned Unit Development (no details provided)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two Zoom public hearings on January 26, 2021, to consider recommending to the City Council amendments to the zoning code. One amendment would add term limits for P&Z commissioners (max two full consecutive terms unless two-thirds of council concurs). The other would change the approval process for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), forwarding them to the mayor and city council. The January 12 meeting is a work session to approve minutes, nominate officers, and discuss these items.

• Public hearing on zone code amendment to add term limits for P&Z commissioners (max 2 consecutive terms, 2/3 council concurrence required)
• Public hearing on amending PUD approval process to forward to mayor and city council
• Nomination of new Commission Chairperson and Co-Chairperson for 2021
• Approval of December 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Meetings held via Zoom only due to COVID-19 order

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing consent agenda items and several action items, including a proposed lease agreement with Idaho Power for a material and equipment staging area and a contract with JUB Engineers to evaluate and design the new West Bridge Street Bridge. The mayor will also lead a discussion on noise ordinance amendments and provide a COVID-19 update. An executive session is scheduled to consider hiring for a public position.

• Proposed lease agreement with Idaho Power for material and equipment staging area
• Proposed contract with JUB Engineers to evaluate options and design of new West Bridge Street Bridge
• Discussion regarding City Code 6-1-9 on noises creating public disturbance
• Airport hangar lease transfer to Frank Vouk
• COVID-19 update

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The scheduled meeting of the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency on January 5, 2021, was canceled. The agenda originally included updates on bond financing, various downtown building projects, and financial reports.

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency canceled its December 1, 2020, January 5, 2021, and February 2, 2021 meetings. No decisions were made, and no substantive actions were taken during these periods.