Blackfoot public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for December 26, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda text indicates the meeting was rescheduled for December 12, 2023, due to the holidays.

Transportation Commission

The Commission will review updates on the LTHAC Fisher St Project and discuss street safety. Members will also address bicycle lanes on Highway 91 and crosswalks at Francis and Ash.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project update
• Bicycle lanes on Highway 91
• Crosswalks at Francis & Ash
• Potential removal of 5 parking spots for bus turns near BHS
• IHS Traffic Project discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Comprehensive Plan Committee, is meeting to discuss and update Chapter 9 (Public Services and Facilities) of the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and introduction of new members. This is a working session focused on plan revisions, not a final decision-making hearing.

• Discussion and updating of Chapter 9, Public Services and Facilities
• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Welcome and introduction of new committee members

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a subdivision application for the Airport Townhomes Planned Unit Development near 1613 E. Airport Rd. Other items include a conditional use permit for 187 N Ash St and an amendment to the home occupation ordinance.

• Airport Townhomes Planned Unit Development Preliminary and Final Plat (Russell Robison)
• Conditional Use Permit for 187 N Ash St (David Cannon)
• Ordinance amendment regarding Home Occupations (Title 11, Chapter 4B, Section 6)
• Finding of Facts for the North Central Area Zone Change
• Finding of Facts for a Conditional Use Permit at 865 W Bridge St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Comprehensive Plan Committee, will discuss and update Chapter 9 (Public Services and Facilities) of the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting begins with a visit to a Downtown Revitalization Meeting, followed by approval of previous minutes and introduction of new members. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being the chapter discussion.

• Visit to Downtown Revitalization Meeting at Blackfoot City offices
• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Welcome and introduction of new members, including prospective member Charlie Kotter
• Discussion and updating of Chapter 9, Public Services and Facilities

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider a sewer rate request from Glanbia Foods, Inc., approve nominations for boards and commissions, and discuss the use of RVs as residences. They will also vote on replacing budgeted purchases of a plow truck and paver with a grader for 2024, and canvass the 2023 city election results. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Sewer rate consideration request from Glanbia Foods, Inc.
• Approval of nominations for boards and commissions
• Discussion regarding RVs used for residences
• Approval to replace budgeted plow truck and paver with a grader in 2024
• Canvass of 2023 City Elections

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) is meeting to handle routine actions and project updates. They will approve October minutes, hear updates on the Milmor project and Twin Bridges, and discuss a commitment to the City of Blackfoot, a possible new district, and financial reports. The agenda includes an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Approval of Oct 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Milmor project (downtown)
• Twin Bridges update
• Clarification of commitment to City of Blackfoot
• New district discussion and financial report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Blackfoot's Planning & Zoning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled public meeting for November 28, 2023. No business will be conducted at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, welcome new members, and update the sewer, water, and streets/sanitation sections of the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting is open to the public and materials are available at City Hall.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update City Sewer Systems section
• Update City Water Systems section
• Update City Streets and Sanitation section

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss a proposed site plan design requirement for multi-family residential projects of 4 units and above under Title 11, Chapter 3, Section 2. The commission will also receive an update from the Citizens Comprehensive Plan Committee. The meeting includes approval of the October 24, 2023 minutes and is open to in-person and Zoom participation.

• Discussion of multi-family residential site plan design requirements for 4+ units (Title 11, Chapter 3, Section 2)
• Update from Citizens Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Approval of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to discuss urban renewal projects, including updates on the Milmor project downtown and the Twin Bridges project in Riverview. They will also consider a clarification of commitment to the City of Blackfoot, discuss a new district, and review financial reports and payables. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Update on Milmor project (downtown)
• Twin Bridges update (Riverview)
• Clarification of Commitment to the City of Blackfoot (action item)
• New District Discussion
• Financial Report and Payables (action items)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approval of the Sunstone Subdivision on E Airport Rd, a zone change from LDR-1 to LDR-2 for Russell Robison, and amendments to parking requirements in residential zones. The council will also consider a resolution on Pendlebury Lane improvements and hear reports from the treasurer and mayor on topics like downtown revitalization and the Community Care Fund.

• Proposed Sunstone Subdivision approval on E Airport Rd
• Proposed zone change on E Airport Rd from LDR-1 to LDR-2 (Russell Robison)
• Amending parking requirements in MDR-1, MDR-2, HDR-1, HDR-2 zones
• Resolution on Pendlebury Lane improvements
• Airport Hangar Lease Transfer (Herbert Magleby)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to approve minutes, welcome a prospective member, and update three sections of the city's comprehensive plan: sewer systems, water systems, and streets and sanitation. The meeting is open to the public at the Blackfoot Public Library.

• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Introduction of prospective member Charlie Kotter
• Update City Sewer Systems section of comprehensive plan
• Update City Water Systems section of comprehensive plan
• Update City Streets and Sanitation section of comprehensive plan

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission will review old business including the Fisher St project and street safety issues, and discuss new items such as a swimming pool update, bicycle lanes on Highway 91, and city updates. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project Update
• N. Meridian/Airport @ Jensen's Grove directional markers ordered
• N. Meridian & Parkway EB/WB traffic markers ordered
• Hillridge Ave speeding discussion
• Bicycle lanes on Highway 91 discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed zone change for the North Central area (RA to LDR1), a conditional use permit for drive-up windows at 865 W Bridge St., and a new site plan design requirement for multi-family residential projects. The commission will also consider findings of fact on prior items and approve meeting minutes.

• Zone change for ~114 acres in North Central area from RA to LDR1
• Conditional use permit for drive-up windows at 865 W Bridge St. (KC's Wash Bucket)
• Multi-family residential site plan design for 4+ units in MDR1, MDR2, HDR1, HDR2 zones
• Findings of fact for Sun Stone PUD, zone change LDR1 to LDR2, and parking requirements for multi-family
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to discuss the future of Blackfoot, review a survey report, and address the utilities portion of the plan. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and introduction of new members.

• Discussion on the Future of Blackfoot City with Mayor Marc Carroll
• Report on Survey by Jack Hough
• Utilities Portion of the Plan presented by Debbie Barlow
• Approval of October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of prospective member Charlie Kotter

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss administrative items, including the meeting schedule for holidays, remaining 2018 zone change corrections, zone designations, and commercial design standards related to aesthetics. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of remainder of 2018 zone change corrections
• Discussion of zone designations
• Discussion of commercial design standards – aesthetics
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to approve minutes, welcome new members, and hear presentations on city sewer, water, and streets/sanitation systems. These presentations are part of the committee's work on the city's comprehensive plan.

• Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation on city sewer systems by Rex Moffat
• Presentation on city water systems by Princton Lee
• Presentation on city streets and sanitation by Scott Murphy

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates on urban renewal projects. They will approve the September minutes, hear updates on the Milmor project downtown and the Twin Bridges project in Riverview, and discuss a potential new urban renewal district. The board will also review the October financial report and payables.

• Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Milmor project (downtown)
• Twin Bridges update (Riverview)
• New District Discussion
• October Financial Report and October Payables

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing consent agenda items including minutes, payables, and alcohol licenses. The council will also hear public input on downtown revitalization, receive the treasurer's report, and take action on preliminary and final plats and development agreements for the Townhomes at Cromwell and Legacy Pointe projects. Additionally, they will consider a proposed change to ordinance Title 12-2-2 and an amendment to correct a clerical error in Ordinance 2240.

• Preliminary and Final Plat for Townhomes at Cromwell – Action Item
• Approve Development Agreement for Townhomes at Cromwell – Action Item
• Approve Development Agreement for Legacy Pointe – Action Item
• Proposed Change to Ordinance on Title 12-2-2 – Action Item
• Amend Clerical Error on Ordinance 2240 – Action Item

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing consent items, a treasurer's report, and public input on downtown revitalization. Key action items include preliminary and final plats and development agreements for the Townhomes at Cromwell and Legacy Pointe, plus proposed changes to Title 12-2-2 and a clerical amendment to Ordinance 2240. The meeting will end with an executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Preliminary and Final Plat for Townhomes at Cromwell – Action Item
• Approve Development Agreement for Townhomes at Cromwell – Action Item
• Approve Development Agreement for Legacy Pointe – Action Item
• Proposed Change to Ordinance on Title 12-2-2 – Action Item
• Amend Clerical Error on Ordinance 2240 – Action Item

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission will review old business including the Fisher St project update and street safety issues, and discuss new business such as a swimming pool on Lawrence Ln, a new member appointment, and a possible meeting time change. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project Update
• Safety on Streets: N. Meridian/Airport directional markers, N. Meridian & Parkway traffic markers, Hillridge Ave speeding, N. Broadway & Judicial striping
• Safety around schools: BHS, IHS, MVMS, 6th Grade Center, Stoddard, Stalker, Ridge Crest
• Swimming Pool on Lawrence Ln – Ron Murray
• New Member – Melissa Nichols

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several action items, including the preliminary and final plats for the Sun Stone Planned Unit Development (24 townhomes), a zone change from LDR1 to LDR2 for property at approximately 1613 E. Airport Rd., and a proposed amendment to parking requirements for multi-family developments of 4 units and above in MDR1, MDR2, HDR1, and HDR2 zones. The commission will also consider approval of the September 12, 2023 meeting minutes and a consent agenda item for the Townhomes at Cromwell PUD.

• Public hearing on Sun Stone PUD preliminary and final plats (24 townhomes, RP1330200)
• Public hearing on zone change from LDR1 to LDR2 at approximately 1613 E. Airport Rd. (RP1328404)
• Public hearing on amending parking requirements for multi-family (4+ units) in MDR1, MDR2, HDR1, HDR2 zones
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for Townhomes at Cromwell PUD (preliminary and final plat)
• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is holding a special meeting to consider reopening the 2023 fiscal year budget, which includes a public hearing and a proposed ordinance for action. The mayor also seeks approval of a nomination to the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency Board. The meeting is in person, with Zoom viewing available but participation requires appearing in person.

• Public hearing on reopening the 2023 FY budget
• Proposed ordinance to reopen the 2023 FY budget (action item)
• Mayor's nomination to Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency Board (action item)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss a discrepancy in the home occupation ordinance (11-4B-6) and consider a consent agenda item to remove a requirement restriction for elected officials and commission members from the site plan review process. The meeting will also include approval of the August 22, 2023 minutes and an update on the Citizens Volunteer Comprehensive Plan Committee.

• Discussion of home occupation ordinance discrepancy (11-4B-6)
• Consent agenda: Findings of Fact to remove requirement restriction for elected officials and commission members from site plan review (Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2)
• Update on Citizens Volunteer Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Approval of August 22, 2023 meeting minutes

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 Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to discuss the existing Comprehensive Plan, deciding which elements to keep, change, omit, or add. The committee will also review census data. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of existing Comprehensive Plan elements to keep, change, omit, or add
• Review of Census Data
• Approval of August 23, 2023 meeting minutes

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

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY2024 budget, which projects $1,104,500 in total income, including $1,100,000 in property tax revenues. The agency will also discuss a new district, review the September financial report and payables, and consider a direct payment versus reimbursement discussion. The Downtown district is closed as of September 30, 2022, and the Riverview district includes a Twin Bridges update.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2024 budget: $1,104,500 total income, $1,100,000 property tax revenue
• Proposed expenditures include $1,458,016 for Downtown remaining projects and $1,500,000 for Riverview blight and development
• Tax anticipation note due: $323,608 total ($210,333 Downtown, $113,275 Riverview)
• New District Discussion action item
• Direct payment vs reimbursement discussion

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)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on accruing the current year's forgone property tax and adopting new fee increases. The council will also vote on development agreements for Slate Mountain and Maverick on Alice St, along with other routine items.

• Public hearing and resolution on 2024 property tax accrual (forgone)
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt new fee increases
• Proposed development agreement and final site plan for Slate Mountain
• Proposed development agreement for Maverick on Alice St
• Swearing in of certified firefighters Nathan Bolinder and Michael Carr

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)

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss street safety issues, including speeding on Hillridge Ave and a request to increase the speed limit on E. Airport Rd. They will also review updates on the LTHAC Fisher St project and other safety items, and consider adding a new member.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project update
• Kirk Dance Studio pedestrian safety
• Modern Printing fair parking
• Safety on Streets: NB Parkway @ Bergner, SB 91 @ Rich Ln, N. Meridian/Airport @ Jensen's Grove, N. Meridian & Parkway
• Hillridge Ave speeding and E. Airport Rd speed limit increase request

The Commission approved the rescinding of reserved fair parking for Modern Printing. The body also discussed street safety concerns, including speeding on Hillridge Ave and striping needs at N. Broadway and Judicial. Council denied a proposal for BHS to sell parking passes on Fisher St.

• Approved July minutes (All in Favor)
• Approved rescinding reserved fair parking for Modern Printing
• Denied BHS proposal to sell parking passes on Fisher St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting for the first time to introduce members, review the existing comprehensive plan, and discuss the committee's purpose. The agenda is largely introductory and procedural, with no decisions or proposals listed for this meeting.

• Introduction of committee members
• Presentation of existing Comprehensive Plan by Debbie Barlow
• Discussion of committee purpose
• Setting future meeting schedule

The committee met to discuss the purpose of guiding future development in Blackfoot. Members requested specific city maps, census data, and development lists for future meetings. The committee changed its meeting time to 6:00-7:30 pm.

• Changed meeting schedule to 6:00-7:30 pm
• Requested city map including zones and area of impact
• Requested list of parks and their sizes
• Requested current census data
• Requested survey data
• Requested list of pending developments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a traffic study for the proposed Townhomes at Cromwell, an 80-unit townhome development at the corner of Cromwell and Pendlebury. The study finds that the intersection can handle the added traffic but recommends safety improvements, including converting it to a four-way stop, adding crosswalks, and other measures. The commission is deciding whether to approve the development and its associated improvements.

• 80-unit townhome development on 4.74 acres at Cromwell and Pendlebury
• Traffic study recommends four-way stop, crosswalks, ADA ramps, merge lane, and island on Judicial
• Developer responsible for portion of intersection improvements based on traffic contribution
• Public improvements include curb, gutter, sidewalk, and transit/school bus stop
• Intersection currently at Level of Service B; projected to remain acceptable with development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a water system analysis for the proposed Honeybrook Division 3 subdivision, which includes 80 units. The analysis confirms the new 8-inch waterline loop can provide sufficient fire flows and adequate pressures. The commission will decide on the subdivision's water infrastructure approval.

• 80-unit Honeybrook Division 3 subdivision water model review
• New 8-inch waterline loop proposed for fire flow and pressure
• Available fire flow ranges from 3,285 to 3,630 gpm, exceeding 1,500 gpm requirement
• Minimum pressure during fire flow is 25 psi, above 20 psi minimum
• Water demand estimated at 90.3 gpm for the development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items: a preliminary and final plat for the Townhomes at Cromwell Planned Unit Development, a 64-unit project on 4.91 acres at 396 S Pendlebury Ln, and a proposed amendment to Title 12 to remove a requirement restricting elected officials and commission members from the site plan review process. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 11 meeting and receive an administrative report.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Townhomes at Cromwell PUD (64 units, 4.91 acres, 396 S Pendlebury Ln)
• Public hearing on final plat for Townhomes at Cromwell PUD
• Public hearing on removing requirement restriction for elected officials and commission members from site plan review (Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2)
• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Report on ex parte communications or conflicts of interest

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council accept both the preliminary and final plats for a 64-unit townhome development. The commission also recommended removing certain requirement restrictions for elected officials and commission members from the site plan review process.

• Recommended City Council accept preliminary plat for Town Homes at Cromwell (3-2)
• Recommended City Council accept final plat for Town Homes at Cromwell (3-2)
• Recommended City Council remove requirement restrictions for elected officials and commission members from Title 12 site plan review process (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Blackfoot's Planning & Zoning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled public meeting for August 8, 2023. No items were discussed or decided. Residents with questions can contact City Hall.

• Meeting canceled

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing a new district, and reviewing financial reports and payables. The agenda also includes an executive session for litigation or controversies, and a status update on the Twin Bridges project.

• Approval of July 11th meeting minutes
• New District Discussion (action item)
• Financial Report (action item)
• Payables (action item)
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

The agency approved the July 11 meeting minutes, the financial report, and August payables. Members discussed potential funding for animal shelter maintenance and the status of the New Yellowstone District project.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financial report (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2023 payables totaling $240,329.04 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the annual appropriation ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year and passed an ordinance allowing the installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The council also made decisions regarding traffic control and public parking during the Fair.

• Approved FY 2024 Appropriation Ordinance No. 2243 for $28,998,563 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2244 allowing installation and use of Safe Haven Baby Boxes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of a stop sign for northbound traffic at Alice and N Broadway (unanimous)
• Denied private exemptions to block city/public parking during the Fair (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payables and EISF Itinerant Permits (unanimous)
• Tabled Forgone agenda items to next month (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss street safety improvements, including several intersections and speed limit changes, and to revisit a 2019 parking request from Modern Printing. They will also approve the June minutes and receive updates on the LTHAC Fisher St project and pedestrian safety near Kirk Dance Studio.

• Approval of June minutes
• LTHAC Fisher St Project update
• Kirk Dance Studio pedestrian safety discussion
• Street safety items: NB Parkway @ Bergner, SB 91 speed change from 45 to 35 @ Rich Ln, Camas & Riverton intersection, S. Birch & Judicial, N. Meridian/Airport directional markers
• Revisit Modern Printing's 2019 Fair parking request

The Transportation Commission recommended a stop sign at Alice & Broadway to the City Council. The commission also recommended that no exemptions be allowed to block city/public parking at Modern Printing. Other items discussed included the Fisher St Project progress and upcoming parade planning.

• Recommended stop sign at Alice & Broadway to City Council (All in favor)
• Recommended no exemptions to block city/public parking at Modern Printing to City Council (All in favor)
• Approved June minutes (All in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Blackfoot's Planning & Zoning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled public meeting for July 25, 2023. No items were discussed or decided. For questions, contact City Hall.

• Meeting canceled for July 25, 2023

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024 budget. The council will also consider approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Blackfoot Firefighters Local 4454 and act on consent agenda items, including minutes, payables, and a transfer of an alcohol license.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024 budget
• Approval of Blackfoot Firefighters Local 4454 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Transfer of Alcohol License – White Eagle
• Approval of minutes from 7-5-23
• Payables

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the transfer of an alcohol license for White Eagle. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2024 Tentative Budget, though no public comments were made. Mayor Carroll discussed the process of reaching a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF 4454.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 7/5/23 minutes, payables, and White Eagle alcohol license transfer (unanimous)
• Held Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2024 Tentative Budget (unanimous to enter and exit hearing)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve June minutes, discuss a potential new urban renewal district along Yellowstone Highway, and review the July financial report and payables. The Riverview Twin Bridges project will be updated if there is anything to report. The meeting will end with an executive session on litigation.

• Approval of June 6th meeting minutes
• New District Discussion: Yellowstone Hwy
• July Financial Report
• July Payables
• Executive session on litigation

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved the June 6 meeting minutes, the current financial position, and July payables totaling $1,250.80. Members discussed the creation of the new Yellowstone Highway District and received updates on the Twin Bridges Project.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 payables totaling $1,250.80 (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to approve minutes, consider findings of fact for two conditional use permits (a daycare and an in-home preschool), and discuss several items including City Council responsibilities, training on ordinance types, a citizen volunteer committee for the comprehensive plan update, and a possible change to site plan review requirements. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 1002 Rupe Drive (Tina Bangerter)
• Conditional Use Permit for in-home preschool at 792 Eagle Way (Alisha Nebeker)
• Discussion: Removing restriction for elected officials and commission members from Site Plan Review (Title 12)
• Discussion: Citizen Volunteer Committee for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Training on two types of ordinances

The Commission approved two conditional use permits for childcare services. Members also decided to remove specific restriction verbiage from Title 12 regarding elected officials and commission members in the site plan review process.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Daycare at 1002 Rupe Dr (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for In-home Preschool at 795 Eagle Way (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Decided to remove restriction verbiage for elected officials and commission members from Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2-C
• Appointed Chairperson Deborah Barlow to head the Comprehensive Plan committee
• Decided to invite Jack Hough to the Comprehensive Plan committee

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider the FY 2024 tentative budget, several zone changes, development agreements, and other action items. The meeting includes public comment via Zoom but participation requires in-person attendance.

• FY 2024 Tentative Budget presentation and approval
• Zone change on Pendlebury Lane Area (findings of fact and ordinance)
• Proposed zone change of Northeast Quadrant-North of Rich Lane from RA to LDR1
• Approval of Honeybrook 2 Development Agreement
• Approval of Slate Mountain Mobile Home Park Development Agreement and Final Site Plan

The City Council approved the tentative FY 2024 budget and a zone change for the Pendlebury Lane area. The council also authorized a new backhoe lease and the purchase of permitting software. Benny Lilly was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board.

• Approved tentative FY 2024 budget ($28,998,737) (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from Residential Agriculture to MDR-1 for Pendlebury Lane area (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2240 regarding Pendlebury Lane zone change (3-1)
• Approved appointment of Benny Lilly to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Approved water department lease with Western States for backhoe at $25k per year (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of OpenGov permitting software (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for zone change of NE quadrant of Rich Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including alcohol license transfer from Chevron to Fast Stop (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda announces that the July 4, 2023 City Council meeting is canceled and rescheduled to July 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Meeting canceled and moved to July 5, 7:00 p.m.

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to approve April minutes and discuss old business, including the LTHAC Fisher St Project and multiple street safety issues. They will also consider new business, such as a dance studio at 280 N. Broadway and city updates.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project
• Safety on Streets: NB Parkway @ Bergner, SB 91 @ Rich Ln, Camas & Riverton, Arby's, Parson's & Lilac, Market & Meridian, S. Birch & Judicial
• Dance Studio at 280 N. Broadway

The Commission suspended the overnight downtown parking ordinance due to alleyway construction and business needs. The body also discussed street safety improvements and updates on the Fisher St Project.

• Approved May minutes (All in favor)
• Suspended overnight downtown parking ordinance
• Determined that angle-in parking will be added to both sides of the northbound lane on Fisher St
• Removed Parsons & Airport, Market & Meridian, and Arby’s/Burger King turn from streets of concern list

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications: one for an in-home preschool at 792 Eagle Way and another for a daycare and preschool at 1002 Rupe Drive. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including findings of fact for a zone change, a drive-through window permit, and removal of sidewalk/parking requirements from certain residential codes. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or via Zoom.

• Conditional Use Permit for in-home preschool at 792 Eagle Way (Alisha Nebeker)
• Conditional Use Permit for daycare and preschool at 1002 Rupe Drive (Tina Bangerter)
• Finding of Facts for zone change in Northeast Quadrant
• Finding of Facts for drive-through window at Shiver Shack (Kelsie Driscoll)
• Finding of Facts to remove sidewalk/parking requirements from MDR2, HDR1, HDR2 codes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two conditional use permits for childcare services. The board also accepted a consent agenda including a zone change and a drive-through window permit.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for in-home preschool at 792 Eagle Way (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Daycare Center at 1002 Rupe Dr. (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda: Zone Change Northeast Quadrant, Conditional Use Permit for Shiver Shack drive-through window, and removal of sidewalk/parking requirements from MDR2, HDR1 & HDR2 Residential Codes (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to approve findings of fact for a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility at 875 Pendlebury Ln. They will also discuss commissioner training, the comprehensive plan, and site and parking requirements for multi-family developments with four or more units.

• Approval of findings of fact for conditional use permit for assisted living facility at 875 Pendlebury Ln
• Discussion of site plan requirements for multi-family developments (4+ units)
• Discussion of parking requirements for multi-family developments (4+ units)
• Discussion of comprehensive plan
• Approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Findings of Fact for a conditional use permit regarding an assisted living facility. The commission also discussed the formation of a citizen volunteer committee to update the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Conditional Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility at 875 Pendlebury Ln (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing the June financial report and payables, and discussing a potential new urban renewal district. The Downtown district is closed, and the Riverview district's Twin Bridges project will be updated if there is news. The meeting also includes an executive session for litigation matters.

• Approval of May 2nd meeting minutes
• Discussion of a new urban renewal district
• June financial report and payables approval
• Twin Bridges project update (Riverview district)
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

The agency approved the May 2nd meeting minutes, the June 6th financial report, and May payables. Members discussed the requirements for an economic feasibility study to create a new district centered around a proposed hotel project.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Financials (Unanimous)
• Approved May payables totaling $30,022.91 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on June 6, 2023, to act on several items, including a downtown sewer project discussion, a proposed sign ordinance, and multiple subdivision plats and development agreements. The consent agenda covers minutes, payables, and fireworks permits. The meeting is open for in-person participation, with Zoom viewing available.

• Discussion on Downtown Sewer Project – Action Item
• Proposed Sign Ordinance – Action Item
• Proposed Legacy Point Subdivision Preliminary Plat – Action Item
• Proposed Zone Changes – Pendlebury Lane from Cromwell to Hepworth Ln – Action Item
• Approval of Development Agreements for D.L Evans Bank, Lark Estates, and Alice Street Maverick – Action Items

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, with several action items including a discussion on the downtown sewer project, approval of a professional service agreement for the Bridge St project, and multiple planning and zoning items. The agenda includes proposed sign ordinance changes, a preliminary plat for Legacy Point Subdivision, zone changes on Pendlebury Lane, a final plat for Cottage Grove Subdivision, and development agreements for D.L Evans Bank, Lark Estates, and Alice Street Maverick. The meeting will be held in person, with Zoom available for viewing only.

• Discussion on Downtown Sewer Project – Action Item
• Approval of Professional Service Agreement – JUB – Bridge St Project
• Proposed Sign Ordinance – Action Item
• Proposed Legacy Point Subdivision Preliminary Plat – Action Item
• Development agreements for D.L Evans Bank, Lark Estates, and Alice Street Maverick

The City Council approved a professional service agreement for the West Bridge St project and passed a new sign ordinance. The council also approved several development agreements and a preliminary plat for Legacy Point.

• Approved Professional Service Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for $693,502.00 (All in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2239 amending the sign ordinance (All in favor)
• Approved Preliminary Plat and Findings of Fact for Legacy Point (All in favor)
• Approved zone change for Pendlebury Lane from High Density (HDR1) to Medium Density (MDR1) (All in favor)
• Approved final plat for Cottage Grove Subdivision (All in favor)
• Approved Development Agreement for D.L. Evans Bank (All in favor; Councilman Brown recused)
• Approved Development Agreement for Lark Estates (All in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 5/2/2023 minutes, payables, and Firework Permits (All in favor)

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding a public meeting with the IAFF Local #4454 to conduct union negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. No specific proposals or outcomes are listed on the agenda.

• Union negotiations between City of Blackfoot and IAFF Local #4454
• Meeting at City Council Chambers on May 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Accessibility accommodations available by contacting City Clerk Suzanne McNeel

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to approve April minutes, discuss the LTHAC Fisher St Project, and address street safety issues. Several items are tabled because Police Chief Croft is not attending, including discussions on the NB Parkway @ Bergner and speed limit changes on SB 91. New business includes a proposed 20 MPH speed limit on Lilac St and general city updates.

• Approval of April minutes
• LTHAC Fisher St Project discussion
• Safety discussion: NB Parkway @ Bergner (tabled)
• Safety discussion: 45 to 35 mph on SB 91 @ Rich Ln (tabled)
• New: 20 MPH speed limit on Lilac St

The Commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. Members discussed the upcoming start of the Fisher St Project and identified several street safety concerns regarding overgrown shrubs. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a proposed zone change for about 41 acres from Agricultural to Low Density Residential 1, an amended sign ordinance, a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility at 875 Pendlebury Lane, and a drive-through window for the Shiver Shack. The commission will also consider findings of fact for previously approved items and a proposal to remove sidewalk and parking requirements from certain residential codes.

• Zone change: ~41 acres (Centennial subdivisions, Rich Ln area) from AG to LDR1
• Amended sign ordinance (public hearing and finding of facts)
• Conditional use permit: assisted living facility at 875 Pendlebury Lane (0.86 acres)
• Conditional use permit: drive-through window for Shiver Shack at ~1051 W. Bridge St.
• Remove sidewalk and parking requirements from MDR2, HDR1 & HDR2 residential codes

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility and a drive-through window. It also accepted an amended sign ordinance and recommended a split zoning change for the Northeast Quadrant to the City Council.

• Recommended zoning AREA 1 as LDR1 and AREA 2 as Rural Ranchette (unanimous)
• Accepted Amended Sign Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility at 875 Pendlebury Lane with restrictions on violent felons and sex offenders (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for drive-through window at Shiver Shack, 1051 W. Bridge St. (unanimous)
• Accepted Finding of Facts for Amended Sign Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved removal of specific sidewalk and parking requirements from MDR2, HDR1, and HDR2 zones (4-1)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda items including Legacy Pointe preliminary plat (carried)

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is conducting public union negotiations with IAFF Local #4454. These sessions are scheduled for May 8, May 11, and May 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no specific proposals, votes, or financial figures, only the notice of these negotiation meetings.

• Public union negotiations with IAFF Local #4454 scheduled for May 8, 11, and 15, 2023

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding public meetings with IAFF Local #4454 to conduct union negotiations. The meetings are scheduled for May 8, 11, and 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda is limited to this notice and contains no other items for discussion or decision.

• Union negotiations with IAFF Local #4454 scheduled for May 8, 11, and 15, 2023
• Meetings held at 9:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers
• Accessibility accommodations available by contacting Suzanne McNeel, City Clerk, at 785-8600 ext. 19

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss several potential ordinance changes, including billboard regulations, parking requirements, and professional design for multi-family developments. They will also vote for a vice chair and consider removing sidewalk/parking requirements from certain residential codes. No final decisions are expected as these are discussion items, except for the vice chair vote.

• Vote for Vice Chair
• Discussion: Billboards in Sign Ordinance
• Discussion: Remove item 14 – Sidewalk/Parking Requirements from MDR2, HDR1 & HDR2 Residential Codes
• Discussion: Require Professional Design for Multi-Family Development Site Plan
• Discussion: Parking Ordinance

The Commission elected Commissioner Stufflebeam as Vice Chair and approved specific changes to the city's sign ordinance. Members discussed potential updates to parking requirements, multi-family site plans, and the Comprehensive Plan. The July 25 public hearing was cancelled.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Stufflebeam as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Amended sign ordinance section 10-6-2 letter B regarding Yard Signs
• Removed section 10-6-3: G. 1. regarding signs painted on or attached to fences from the ordinance
• Cancelled the July 25 public hearing

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding public meetings with the IAFF Local #4454 to conduct union negotiations. The meetings are scheduled for May 8, 11, and 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Union negotiations between City of Blackfoot and IAFF Local #4454
• Meetings on May 8, 11, and 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Location: City Council Chambers
• Accessibility accommodations available by contacting City Clerk Suzanne McNeel

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes, the May 2, 2023 financial report, and payables totaling $69,092.37. Discussions focused on the Twin Bridges Project, new district planning, and updates on the Milmor demolition and downtown projects.

• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May payables totaling $69,092.37 (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on May 2, 2023, with items including a proposed ordinance changing the Special Event Code, a discussion on IDWR water curtailment, and several planning and zoning actions. The council will also consider extending the sign permit moratorium, approving the Lark Estates PUD preliminary and final plat, and a zone change at 822 Pendlebury from LDR1 to RR. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, payables, and an alcohol license for Family Dollar Store.

• Proposed ordinance changing the Special Event Code
• IDWR Water Curtailment Discussion
• Proposed Extension of Sign Permit Moratorium
• Lark Estates PUD Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
• Proposed Zone Change at 822 Pendlebury from LDR1 to RR

The council approved the preliminary and final plat for Lark Estates, a 16-unit planned unit development on Wootton Way, and adopted a zone change at 822 Pendlebury Lane from LDR-1 to RR. It also extended the sign permit moratorium for 90 days and passed an ordinance clarifying special event exemptions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Lark Estates PUD preliminary and final plat (unanimous)
• Adopted zone change at 822 Pendlebury Lane from LDR-1 to RR (unanimous)
• Extended sign permit moratorium for 90 days via Resolution No. 414 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2237 amending special event exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payables, and Family Dollar alcohol license (unanimous)
• Supported water conservation education, odd/even watering days, and billing system change (unanimous)

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding a public meeting to conduct union negotiations with the IAFF Local #4454, the firefighters' union. The meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, following earlier sessions on April 24 and April 27. No specific proposals or outcomes are listed in the agenda.

• Union negotiations between City of Blackfoot and IAFF Local #4454
• Meeting dates: April 24, April 27, and May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
• Location: City Council Chambers

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding public meetings with the IAFF Local #4454 to conduct union negotiations. The meetings are scheduled for April 24, 27, and May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda is limited to this negotiation session and includes accessibility accommodations.

• Union negotiations between City of Blackfoot and IAFF Local #4454
• Meetings on April 24, April 27, and May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
• Location: City Council Chambers
• Accessibility accommodations available; contact Suzanne McNeel, City Clerk, at 785-8600 ext. 19

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission is reviewing the results of the April 4th bidding for the LTHAC Fisher St Project. The body is also examining a draft one-way couplet and downtown parking study, noting that the City will collaborate with SECOG on downtown revitalization. Additionally, the Commission is discussing street safety concerns, including a proposed right-turn-only lane at Arby’s/Burger King.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project bidding opened April 4th
• Review of draft one-way couplet and Downtown parking study
• Proposal for right turn only out of Arby’s/Burger King
• Safety concerns noted at NB Parkway @ Bergner and 45 to 35 SB 91 @ Rich Ln

The Commission approved the March meeting minutes. Members discussed safety concerns at the Arby’s/Burger King area and identified several other street safety concerns that were tabled. No formal votes were recorded for new business items.

• Approved March minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled safety concerns regarding NB Parkway @ Bergener and 45 to 35 SB 91 @ Rich Ln
• Dropped one-way couplet & Downtown parking study from agenda until study is complete

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several action items, including a large city-initiated zone change affecting dozens of parcels near Pendlebury Lane, a preliminary plat for the Legacy Pointe commercial subdivision, and conditional use permits for a home-based cottage kitchen and two daycare/preschool operations. The commission will also consider findings of fact for previously approved items and approve the April 11 meeting minutes.

• City of Blackfoot zone change: multiple parcels from Residential AG to HDR1, MDR1, and LDR1, plus three parcels from Commercial 1 to HDR1, near Pendlebury Lane
• Tom Arave: Legacy Pointe Subdivision preliminary plat, 23.81 acres, parcel RP1330003
• Larry & Maribeth Kimber: Conditional Use Permit for home occupation (Cottage Kitchen) at 2625 Roy Ave.
• Tina Bangerter: Conditional Use Permit for daycare and preschool at 2801 and 2867 Hunters Loop
• Consent agenda: findings of fact for Lark Estates PUD, zone change at 822 Pendlebury Ln, and 4-plex CUP on Wilson Ave.

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council deny a zone change request. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a home-based cottage kitchen and accepted three sets of findings of facts for various developments.

• Recommended to City Council to deny Zone Change (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation cottage kitchen at 2625 Roy Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted Finding of Facts for Lark Estates subdivision PUD (unanimous)
• Accepted Finding of Facts for Zone Change LDR1 to RR at 822 Pendlebury Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted Finding of Facts for 4-plex Conditional Use Permit at RP1273005/Wilson Avenue (4-1)
• Tabled approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes

Public Meetings - General

The City of Blackfoot is holding public meetings with IAFF Local #4454 to conduct union negotiations. The meetings are scheduled for April 24, April 27, and May 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda is limited to this negotiation session and includes accessibility accommodations.

• Union negotiations with IAFF Local #4454
• Meetings on April 24, April 27, and May 1, 2023
• 9:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers
• Accessibility accommodations available via City Clerk Suzanne McNeel

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a four-plex in the MDR1 zone on Wilson Ave. They will also discuss commissioner roles, training, animal rights in rural zones, and billboard regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit for 4-Plex in MDR1 Zone – RP1273005/Wilson Ave. – Don Bricker
• Discussion: Role of Commissioners – Mayor Carroll
• Discussion: Commissioner Training – Debbie Barlow
• Discussion: Animal Rights in Rural Ranchette and TAG Zones – Butch Cornell
• Discussion: Billboards in Sign Ordinance

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 4-plex on Wilson Ave. following a 3-2 vote. Other agenda items, including commissioner training and sign ordinances, were postponed.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 4-plex in MDR1 Zone at Wilson Ave. (3-2)
• Approved March 28, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Commissioner Training (unanimous)
• Postponed Animal Rights in Rural Ranchette and TAG Zones (unanimous)
• Postponed Billboards in Sign Ordinance (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and vote on creating a new urban renewal district, along with approving minutes, a financial report, and April payables. The meeting also includes updates on the Riverview area and Twin Bridges, and an executive session for litigation matters.

• Public hearing for creation of a new BURA district
• New District Approval action item
• Approval of March 7th meeting minutes
• Financial Report and April Payables action items
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

The agency approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes and the April financial reports. Members discussed the Twin Bridges Project and a proposed new BURA district, though no action was taken on the latter as the agency is not yet prepared for a public hearing.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April Financials (unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2023 payables totaling $4,537.50 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council awarded a chlorination system improvement contract to GSE and approved a professional services agreement for downtown revitalization. The council also passed ordinances requiring cemetery vaults and updating residential dimensional standards, including the allowance of chickens.

• Approved $1,423,900 bid from GSE for chlorination system improvements
• Approved professional services agreement with Keller Associates, Inc. for downtown revitalization
• Passed Ordinance No. 2235 requiring reinforced concrete vaults at Grove City Cemetery
• Passed Ordinance No. 2236 updating residential dimensional standards and allowing chickens in residential zones
• Approved Consent Agenda including payables and 3/7/2023 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items: a Planned Unit Development for 16 units on Wootton Way and a zone change from LDR1 to RR at 822 Pendlebury Lane. The commission will also approve minutes, consent agenda findings, and receive an administrative report.

• Public hearing: Planned Unit Development for 16 units on Wootton Way (2.010 acres)
• Public hearing: Zone change from LDR1 to RR at 822 Pendlebury Lane (8.98 acres)
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for home occupation blacksmithing business at 286 Rice St
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for 4-plex in MDR1 zone on Wilson Ave
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for residential zoning code adoptions

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two items for City Council approval: the Lark Estates planned unit development and a zone change for 822 Pendlebury Lane. The commission also approved the March 14, 2023, meeting minutes and a consent agenda.

• Approved March 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including Residential Zoning Codes adoption and a Conditional Use Permit for a blacksmithing business at 286 Rice St
• Recommended approval of Lark Estates planned unit development to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change from LDR1 to RR at 822 Pendlebury Lane to City Council (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the February meeting. Discussions regarding a downtown parking study and traffic safety concerns at Arby's/Burger King and other locations were tabled.

• Approved February minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled discussion on one-way couplet and downtown parking study
• Tabled discussion on left-hand turn safety at Arby’s/Burger King

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to reconsider and revote on a conditional use permit for a 4-plex in the MDR1 zone on Wilson Ave. They will also discuss a sign ordinance, commissioner training, and other outstanding issues. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Reconsideration/revote of Conditional Use Permit for 4-Plex in MDR1 Zone – RP1273005/Wilson Ave. – Don Bricker
• Discussion of Sign Ordinance
• Commissioner Training discussion led by Debbie Barlow
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission decided on several specific standards for the city's sign ordinance, including height limits and setback distances. A reconsideration of a conditional use permit for a 4-plex was tabled. The Commission also noted that 493 properties affected by past zone changes will be re-heard.

• Approved February 28, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled reconsideration of Conditional Use Permit for 4-plex on Wilson Ave (unanimous)
• Set commercial overlay area at 1500 feet from the center of I-15 within city limits
• Adopted tall sign setbacks of 25 feet for commercial adjacent parcels and 50 feet for residential adjacent parcels
• Removed requirement 10-6-5: I-1-a regarding signs supported by posts on each end
• Set maximum allowable height for free standing signs outside overlay area and N-6 signs at 40 feet
• Decided signs can be illuminated internally or externally

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The agency approved the February 7th meeting minutes and the March financial report and payables. Members discussed the Twin Bridges Project and the development of new districts, though no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved February 7th, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March Financials/Payables (Unanimous)
• Approved March payables totaling $17,886.88 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting to review the 2022 city audit, hear a public hearing on proposed fee increases, and consider several action items including a zone change on Wootton Way, a planned unit development for townhomes at Cromwell, and an ordinance changing the city's official newspaper. The council will also discuss a proposed ordinance on special events exemptions that was previously tabled.

• Public hearing and resolution on proposed fee increases
• Zone change on Wootton Way
• Planned Unit Development (PUD) for townhomes at Cromwell
• Ordinance changing official newspaper (City Code 1-5-3)
• Discussion on City Code 4-10-13 special events exemptions

The City Council approved Resolution No. 413 to increase fees for water, sanitation, wastewater, and other services to cover costs and capital expenditures. The council also approved a zoning change on Wootton Way and updated the city's official newspaper. A proposed townhome development on Cromwell Lane was remanded back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Resolution No. 413 to increase city fees (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2232 changing official newspaper to Bingham News Chronicle, Post Register / Idaho State Journal (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2233 changing zoning from LDR-1 to LDR-2 at Wootten Way and Airport Road (all in favor)
• Remanded PUD for Townhomes on Cromwell Lane back to Planning and Zoning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2234 to restore the Schedule of Use Districts Table to Title 11 Chapter 4A (all in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payables and 2/7/2023 minutes (all in favor)
• Directed Attorney to draft ordinance exempting the Fair from the application process (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential zoning code adoptions and several conditional use permits. Items include a blacksmithing home occupation, a 4-plex development, and an amendment regarding domestic chickens.

• Public hearing for blacksmithing home occupation at 286 Rice St
• Adoption of Residential Dimensional Standards Table
• Animal Rights Amendment for domestic hen chickens within city limits
• Conditional use permit for a 4-plex on Wilson Ave (RP1273005)
• Conditional use permit for a parking lot at 372 N Broadway St

The Commission adopted the Residential Zoning Code, including rules for domestic hen chickens. A conditional use permit for a home blacksmithing business was approved, while a request for a 4-plex development on Wilson Ave was denied.

• Approved Residential Zoning Code Adoption, including Amended Schedule of Residential Dimensional Standards Table and Animal Rights Amendment for Domestic Hen Chickens (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home blacksmithing business at 286 Rice St (Unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for 4-Plex in MDR1 Zone at RP1273005/Wilson Ave (3-2)
• Approved Finding of Facts for Zone Change from LDR1 to LDR2 at Wootton Way (Unanimous)
• Clarified vote for Zone Change from LDR1 to LDR2 at Wootton Way (3-2)

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to handle old and new business. They will review January minutes, get a recommendation on a crosswalk at Meridian & Center St, and discuss a traffic signal update and a downtown parking study draft. New business includes appointing board members and hearing a traffic study from Connect Engineering.

• Crosswalk at Meridian & Center St review
• Traffic Signal Update for 2023
• One-way couplet & Downtown parking study draft
• Appointment of new board members
• Connect Engineering traffic study discussion

The Commission appointed Curtis Cannon as Chairman and Dennis Parker as Vice Chair. A traffic study for Honeybrook townhomes was presented, determining the roadway has an acceptable level of service. The one-way couplet and Downtown Parking Study draft were tabled.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Curtis Cannon as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Dennis Parker as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled one way couplet and Downtown Parking Study Draft

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission tabled the approval of the January 24, 2023, meeting minutes due to a voting discrepancy. Members discussed modifications to an Area of Impact Agreement draft and reviewed corrections to the sign ordinance code.

• Tabled approval of January 24, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, ratifying a new member, amending bylaws for check signing, and discussing the creation of new BURA districts. The agenda also includes a financial report, February payables, and a possible executive session on litigation.

• Ratify Breanna Ball's position
• Amend bylaws for check signing procedures
• Discuss creating new BURA districts
• Financial report and February payables
• Executive session on litigation

The agency tentatively approved the West Highway District and the Highway 91 District. The board also appointed a new secretary/treasurer and updated bylaws regarding check signing procedures.

• Approved West Highway District with addition of Sage Hill Trucking Parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 91 District as shown (unanimous)
• Approved Briannia Ball as secretary/treasurer (unanimous)
• Amended bylaws to remove the requirement for two signatures on checks (unanimous)
• Approved January payables totaling $170,929.14 (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved a resolution to seek $2,995,000 for Pendlebury Lane construction and implemented a 90-day moratorium on sign permits to rewrite the city sign code. They also adopted a new mobile technology use policy and a resolution supporting law enforcement.

• Elected Councilman Jensen as Council President (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payables and 01/03/2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 410 for Pendlebury Lane construction funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 411 supporting law enforcement agencies and families (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on City Code 4-10-13 Special Events Exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved new City Mobile Technology Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 412 issuing a sign permit moratorium for up to 90 days (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will review old business including a crosswalk at Meridian & Center St, a traffic signal update, and a downtown parking study. They will also discuss new business such as appointing new board members and receiving city updates.

• Crosswalk at Meridian & Center St review
• Traffic Signal Update for 2023
• One-way couplet & Downtown parking study draft discussion
• TAC Division traffic study discussion
• Appointment of new board members

The commission discussed updates regarding a crosswalk at Meridian and Center St and a 2023 traffic signal update. A one-way couplet and downtown parking study draft were deferred to the March meeting.

• Approved January minutes
• Tabled one-way couplet and downtown parking study draft until March meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use applications, including a proposed 80-unit townhome development, a zone change, two conditional use permits, and adoption of the Use District Table. The meeting will be held in person at the Nuart Theatre with no Zoom option, despite a Zoom call-in notice in the agenda.

• Preliminary and final plat approval for Townhomes at Cromwell (80 units) at 396 Pendlebury Lane
• Zone change from LDR1 to LDR2 for property at Wootton Way (2.01 acres)
• Conditional use permit for home occupation firearm customization at 645 Pendlebury Lane
• Conditional use permit for parking lot at 372 N. Broadway (Maverik Inc.)
• Adoption of Official Schedule of Use Districts Table (11-4A-6)

The Commission recommended approval of the Townhomes on Cromwell preliminary and final plats and a zone change for Wootton Way. It also approved conditional use permits for a firearm customization business and a Maverik parking lot.

• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Townhomes on Cromwell (4-1)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Townhomes on Cromwell (4-1)
• Recommended approval of zone change from LDR1 to LDR2 at Wootton Way (3-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for firearm customization at 645 Pendlebury Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Maverik parking lot at 372 N Broadway (4-1)
• Recommended adoption of the Schedule of Use District Table (Unanimous)
• Approved 90-day sign moratorium (Unanimous)
• Approved Finding of Facts for the sign moratorium (Unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing new officers, changing bank account signers, and discussing the creation of new BURA districts. The downtown district is closed as of September 30, 2022, and the board will also receive a financial report and approve January payables. An executive session is scheduled for litigation or controversies.

• Election of new officers (action item)
• Change signers on BURA bank account (action item)
• Discuss creating new BURA districts (action item)
• Financial report and January payables (action items)
• Executive session on litigation or controversies

The agency elected Bart Brown as Chairman and Michael Johnson as Vice Chairman. The board reviewed proposed maps for two new urban renewal districts and directed staff to adjust boundaries to meet valuation limits. January payables were approved unanimously.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Bart Brown as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Johnson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Changed bank account authorized signors to Bart Brown and Michael Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 payables totaling $12,611.84 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise proposed district maps to reduce total valuation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss the schedule of residential dimensional standards, a subdivision staff report template, and outstanding issues. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of residential dimensional standards schedule
• Discussion of subdivision staff report template
• Review of outstanding issues
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission reviewed and accepted updates to the Schedule of Residential Dimensional Standards and corresponding zone codes to ensure consistency. These changes, including a height reduction for High Density Residential 2, will proceed to a public hearing.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted dimensional and code changes for TAG, RR, LDR1, LDR2, MDR1, MDR2, and HDR1 zones
• Reduced maximum primary building height to 60 feet for HDR2 zone
• Moved reviewed residential dimensional standard changes to public hearing

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on January 3, 2023, with items including approval of minutes and payables, a treasurer's report, an update on the 2022 Eastern Idaho State Fair, and action on two proposed conditional use permits. The council will also consider a resolution designating a records custodian. Public participation requires appearing in person; viewing is available via Zoom.

• Conditional use permit at 62 W Bridge for a cabinet shop
• Conditional use permit at 1940 Cromwell Lane for design
• Resolution designating records custodian
• Treasurer report by Grahm Anderson
• Update on 2022 Eastern Idaho State Fair by Brandon Bird

The City Council approved conditional use permits for a cabinet shop and a home-based firearm engraving business. The council also passed Resolution No. 409 to update the designated records custodians for city departments.

• Approved conditional use permit for artisan cabinet shop at 62 W. Bridge
• Approved conditional use permit for firearm engraving and art studio at 1940 Cromwell Lane
• Approved Resolution No. 409 designating city-wide and department records custodians
• Approved Consent Agenda including payables and 12/06/2022 minutes