Blackfoot public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a Finding of Fact to remove requirement restrictions for elected officials and commission members from the site plan review process. Members discussed amending the home occupation ordinance to require conditional use permits for all such activities. The commission also discussed the Citizens Volunteer Comprehensive Plan Committee.
- Approved August 22, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Findings of Fact to remove Requirement Restriction for Elected Officials and Commission Members from the Site Plan Review Process (unanimous)
- Decided Julie Conan will contact Charlie Kotter to join the Comprehensive Plan Committee
Planning & Zoning Commission
The committee reviewed the current Blackfoot City Comprehensive Plan and discussed necessary updates to guidelines, utilities, and historical preservation. Members decided to meet with public works superintendents and the Mayor to discuss future visions and development practices.
- Approved August 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to meet with public works superintendents for streets, sanitation, sewer, and water
- Decided to invite the Mayor to address the committee regarding his vision for the city
City Council
The City Council approved a revised overall fee schedule for city services and reserved $65,770 in property tax accruals. The council also approved development agreements for a 38-home project and a Maverick Country Store. Additionally, the 'Fill the Boot' campaign was approved.
- Approved Resolution No. 415 to reserve $65,770 in 2024 property tax accruals (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 416 to increase city fees effective October 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Development Agreement and Final Site Plan for Slate Mountain 38-home project (unanimous)
- Approved Development Agreement and Easement for Maverick Country Store on Alice St (unanimous)
- Approved 'Fill the Boot' campaign for Muscular Dystrophy (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including payables (unanimous)
Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)
The agency unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2024 budget and approved up to $2.3M in financing for a hotel project in the proposed Yellowstone District. The board also approved September payables and discussed funding for the Twin Bridges project.
- Approved FY2024 budget (unanimous)
- Approved up to $2.3M for Yellowstone District hotel project, contingent on bond financing and district creation (unanimous)
- Approved September 2023 payables totaling $22,093.47 (unanimous)
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)