Blackfoot public meetings in 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on variance requests and conditional use permits. The most notable is a Wal-Mart request to reduce required parking spaces at 565 Jensen Grove Dr. Other items include a rear setback variance at 709 Airport Rd, a preschool at 131 W Bridge St, and a drive-through at 1221 Parkway Dr. One conditional use permit for a group foster home has been canceled.

• Variance for required number of parking spaces for a retail store at 565 Jensen Grove Dr – Wal-Mart
• Variance for rear setback requirements in LDR1 zone at 709 Airport Rd – Joseph Cannon
• Conditional use permit for a preschool at 131 W Bridge St – Karen Robinson
• Conditional use permit for a drive through window at 1221 Parkway Dr – Jet Real Estate
• Conditional use permit for a group foster home and zone change from LDR1 to C3 at 495 N Shilling Ave – Stettsen Beard (Canceled)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved all four public hearing items: a parking variance for Walmart at 565 Jensen Grove Dr, a rear setback variance at 709 Airport Rd, a conditional use permit for a preschool at 131 W Bridge St, and a conditional use permit for a drive-through window at 1221 Parkway Dr. All votes were unanimous. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Walmart parking variance (one space per 250 sq ft instead of 200) (4-0)
• Approved rear setback variance at 709 Airport Rd (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for preschool at 131 W Bridge St (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for drive-through window at 1221 Parkway Dr (4-0)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2024, with consent items (minutes, payables), treasurer reports and approvals of golf cart and dump truck leases, and mayor's items including board appointments, a proposed ordinance to change an appointed position, and informational updates on the Christmas tree lighting, Center for Hope, and animal shelter.

• Pinning ceremony for Firefighter Kenneth James
• Proclamation for JustServe.org
• Approve golf cart lease
• Approve dump truck lease
• Proposed ordinance changing appointed position

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The December 3, 2024 regular meeting of the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency was cancelled. No actions were taken or decisions made.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will review minutes from September and receive updates on several traffic safety projects, including intersection improvements at Cedar/Bridge/Judicial, BHS and Riverbend Elementary, vision impaired signals, and a speed camera location. New business includes addressing traffic on Teton Dr to York St near BHS, lighting at Jensen's Grove, e-bike concerns, and vehicle parking issues at Louella/Cedar. No dollar amounts or voting decisions are noted; the agenda consists largely of discussion items and updates.

• Update on Cedar, Bridge & Judicial intersection closure
• Discussion of traffic safety at BHS & Riverbend Elementary
• Letter submitted to ITD regarding Highland, Rich & 91
• Speed camera at E. Bridge & E. Judicial with pneumatic counter
• New business: lighting at Jensen's Grove and e-bike concerns

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review and discuss the draft City of Blackfoot Comprehensive and Feasibility Plan. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports on homework assignments from the previous meeting. No final decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a working session.

• Approval of October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports on homework from previous meeting
• Team discussion and review of draft City of Blackfoot Comprehensive and Feasibility Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss several local ordinances and the holiday schedule. The body is reviewing specific sections of the city code regarding lot sizes and temporary signage.

• Review of Ordinance 12-1-3: Applicability and Jurisdiction Section: D-2 Lots of Sufficient Size
• Discussion of the Temporary Sign Ordinance
• Review and discussion of additional roads
• Discussion of the holiday meeting schedule

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will consider approval of minutes, hear updates on Downtown and Riverview (including Twin Bridges), and discuss establishing a new urban renewal district. Financial reports and payables are scheduled for action, and an executive session is planned for litigation or controversies.

• New District Discussion
• Riverview – Twin Bridges Update
• Financial Report (action item)
• Payables (action item)
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to vote on a water supply agreement and a proposed planned unit development. The body will also address a stop sign installation and discuss e-bike legislation.

• Water Supply Agreement with Groveland Water and Sewer District for the United Steel location
• Proposed PUD at Sunset Cove 2 on the west end of Gary Drive
• Stop sign installation at the corner of Teton/York
• Discussion on potential e-bike legislation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to decide on a water supply agreement and a proposed planned unit development. The body will also discuss e-bike legislation and a stop sign installation.

• Water Supply Agreement with Groveland Water and Sewer District for the United Steel location
• Proposed PUD at Sunset Cove 2 on the west end of Gary Drive
• Stop sign installation at the corner of Teton/York
• Potential legislation regarding e-bikes
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday 2024

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review homework from the previous session and continue updating various plan chapters. The discussion will specifically include Chapter 13 - Housing.

• Approval of 10/9/2024 meeting minutes
• Updates to Chapter 13 - Housing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for October 22, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review homework and continue updates to the city's comprehensive plan. Discussions will focus on Chapter Two regarding Population and Growth and Chapter Nine regarding Public Facilities and Services.

• Update to Chapter Two-Population and Growth
• Update to Chapter Nine-Public Facilities and Services
• Approval of 09/25/2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving findings for a Sunset Cove PUD and a conditional use permit for Idaho Power transmission lines, then discuss potential ordinance changes including requiring developers to build roads, and review daycare and temporary sign regulations.

• Approval of findings for Sunset Cove Division 2 Planned Unit Development
• Approval of findings for Idaho Power Company conditional use permit to replace/repair transmission lines on M1, C3, LDR1 land
• Discussion of an ordinance requiring additional roads for new developments
• Review of the daycare ordinance
• Review of the temporary sign ordinance

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider several action items, including an amendment to the zoning table to allow commercial self-service storage units and a resolution to adopt an updated zoning map. Other items include a resolution for sewer overflow and storm water planning grant funding, scheduling of the Downtown Light Parade, and consent agenda items for minutes, payables, and alcohol licenses. An executive session is planned for legal discussions regarding pending litigation.

• Adopt amended official schedule of use district table to include commercial self-service storage units (Action Item)
• Resolution to adopt City of Blackfoot Zoning Map (Action Item)
• Sewer Overflow and Storm Water Planning Grant Funding Resolution (Action Item)
• Downtown Light Parade – December 7th – Chamber of Commerce (Action Item)
• Consent agenda: Minutes of 9/3/24, Payables, Alcohol Licenses

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will review old business including approval of July minutes and multiple street safety items. They will discuss introducing the Cedar/Bridge/Judicial and Highland/Rich/91 intersections to City Council, a speed camera at E. Bridge & E. Judicial, and striping adjustments at Birch and Maple. New business includes a traffic safety presentation and updates on Tana Drive and stopping at Topaz/Ash/91.

• Approval of July minutes
• Cedar, Bridge & Judicial intersection to be introduced to City Council
• Highland, Rich & 91 intersection to be introduced to City Council
• Speed camera at E. Bridge & E. Judicial with pneumatic counter
• Parkway Village (Arby's) parking lot update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review homework assignments, and continue updating Chapter Eleven of the comprehensive plan, which focuses on school facilities and transportation. No votes or new proposals are listed beyond this ongoing work.

• Approval of 09/11/2024 meeting minutes
• Reports on homework from previous meeting
• Team discussion and continuation of updating Chapter Eleven – School Facilities and Transportation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the FY2024 budget. The council will then consider a proposed ordinance to approve the budget amendment.

• Public hearing on FY2024 Budget Amendment
• Proposed ordinance approving FY2024 Budget Amendment

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will vote on the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and the allocation of funds for asphalt repairs at the Food Pantry. The agency will also discuss a new district and review financial reports.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget vote
• Allocation of $5,000 to fix asphalt in the Food Pantry parking lot
• Discussion regarding a New District
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Twin Bridges update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a proposed 36-unit planned unit development (Sunset Cove Division No. 2) on Gary Drive, and a conditional use permit for Idaho Power to replace 46-kV transmission lines with 138-kV lines along routes through Blackfoot for improved reliability and capacity. The commission will also vote on findings of fact for a variance and an amended zoning table, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Sunset Cove Division No. 2 Planned Unit Development – 24 townhome units and 12 apartment units on Gary Drive
• Public hearing on Idaho Power conditional use permit to replace/rebuild 46-kV transmission lines with 138-kV lines across M1, C3, and LDR1 zones
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for a variance for lot size requirement in HDR1 zone – Penny Bitton
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts to adopt amended official schedule of use district table to include commercial self-service storage units
• Approval of September 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review homework from a previous session and continue updating Chapter Thirteen regarding housing. The meeting is focused on the ongoing revision of the city's comprehensive plan.

• Approval of 08/28/2024 meeting minutes
• Updating of Chapter Thirteen – Housing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review several city ordinances. The body will discuss requirements for roads in new developments and review existing rules for signs and daycares.

• Proposed ordinance for Public Works to require additional roads to development
• Review of the Sign Ordinance
• Review of the Daycare Ordinance
• AIC Training discussion

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and vote on a new depository bank. Other business includes a Twin Bridges update, financial report, payables approval, and discussion of a new district.

• Public hearing on proposed budget for FY2025
• Vote on new depository bank
• Twin Bridges project update (Riverview area)
• New district discussion
• Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved moving its depository bank to DL Evans to reduce monthly fees, after discussing an audit conflict with board chair Bart Brown, who manages DL Evans. The board also held a public hearing on the FY2025 budget with no public input, approved the August financials and September payables, and discussed creating a new urban renewal district near Airport Road and Teeples Drive.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into and out of public hearing on FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved changing depository bank to DL Evans (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 financials (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 payables totaling $42,447.68 (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will discuss traffic safety measures and zoning ordinances. Action items include speed limit adjustments on Hwy 91 and a city code amendment for downtown parking variances.

• Proposed lowering speed on Hwy 91 from 45mph to 35mph
• Crosswalk installation in front of Wake Up Call by Cedar Street and W Bridge St
• Highland Dr Intersection and Hwy 91 action item
• City Code Amendment on Downtown Parking Variance
• Ordinance regarding the Highland Dr/Van Orden Property and Lilac St Zone Change

The Blackfoot City Council approved several items, including a downtown parking variance ordinance, a rezoning of the Highland Dr/Van Orden property, and a reapproval of a Lilac St zone change. They also recommended lowering the speed limit on Hwy 91 and closing a crosswalk bypass.

• Approved Ordinance 2259 allowing parking variance for downtown pre-existing buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2260 rezoning Highland Dr property from LDR-1 to LDR-2/MDR-1 (unanimous)
• Reapproved Ordinance 2257 rezoning 287 Lilac St to MDR-1 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to ITD to lower Hwy 91 speed limit to 35 mph near old Sugar Factory (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to ITD to close Cedar St bypass (3-1, Jensen opposed)
• Approved letter to ITD about Highland Dr/Hwy 91 intersection (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payables and minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss traffic safety updates and city code amendments. The body is deciding on speed limit changes and parking variances.

• Proposed lowering speed on Hwy 91 from 45mph to 35mph
• Crosswalk installation in front of Wake Up Call by Cedar Street and W Bridge St
• Highland Dr Intersection and Hwy 91 action item
• City Code Amendment on Downtown Parking Variance
• Re-approval of Ordinance 2257 regarding Lilac St Zone Change

Transportation Commission

The Commission is discussing various street safety measures and traffic flow issues. Members are reviewing updates on school zones, signal installations, and specific intersection concerns.

• Review of 15 MPH school zone signs for BHS and Riverbend Elementary
• Discussion of hawk system pricing for 91 and Pacific and near the high school
• Pneumatic counter placement at E. Bridge and E. Judicial
• Proposed crosswalk across Mt. Putnam at Walker
• Review of stop bars at I.H.S. crosswalks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's Comprehensive Plan Committee will review previous meeting minutes, hear reports on homework, and continue updating Chapter Twelve – Hazardous Areas of the comprehensive plan. No votes on ordinances or contracts are expected at this work session.

• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports on homework from previous meeting
• Team discussion and continued update of Chapter Twelve – Hazardous Areas

The Comprehensive Plan Committee met and approved the August 14 minutes. They reviewed chapter completion status and began work on Chapter 13 (Housing), identifying data points needing research. They are awaiting information from Brian Kress, expected by the next meeting on September 11.

• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed and marked completed chapters of the comprehensive plan
• Started work on Chapter 13 - Housing, with data updates pending

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: a variance request for a smaller lot at 80 N Adams Avenue, adoption of an amended daycare ordinance, and updates to the use district table to include self-storage and daycare facilities. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including a fence variance at 255 Jones Street and findings for off-street parking requirements.

• Variance for lot size at 80 N Adams Ave to allow single-family dwelling on ~15,285 sq ft lot (requested from 21,780 sq ft required)
• Adopt amended daycare ordinance (Title 11, Chapter 6A, Section 6:B and revised childcare facility definition)
• Adopt amended Official Schedule of Use District Table to include commercial self-service storage and daycare facility uses
• Consent: Finding of Facts for fence height variance at 255 Jones St (Eastern Idaho State Fair)
• Consent: Finding of Facts for adoption of amended off-street parking and loading requirements (Title 11, Chapter 4B, Section 5)

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for lot size requirements in an HDR1 zone for Penny Bitton, and approved findings of fact for a fence height variance and off-street parking ordinance. The commission tabled an amended daycare ordinance after the city attorney noted a possible contradiction, and approved commercial self-storage uses while tabling daycare facility uses in the use district table.

• Approved findings of fact for fence height variance at 255 Jones St (all in favor)
• Approved findings of fact for amended off-street parking ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved lot size variance in HDR1 zone for Penny Bitton (all in favor)
• Tabled amended daycare ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved commercial self-storage uses in use district table; tabled daycare facility uses (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review homework and continue updating the city's comprehensive plan. The group will discuss Chapter Ten regarding Parks and Recreation and Chapter Eleven regarding School Facilities and Transportation.

• Update of Chapter Ten – Parks and Recreation
• Update of Chapter Eleven – School Facilities and Transportation
• Approval of 07/24/2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss and vote on a co-chairperson, review AIC training, and review and discuss the Temporary Sign Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23 meeting minutes. No formal decisions on the sign ordinance are scheduled; it is a discussion item only.

• Vote on a co-chairperson for the Commission
• Discussion of AIC training for commissioners
• Review and discussion of the Temporary Sign Ordinance

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 13, 2024, and approved the July 23, 2024, meeting minutes. They elected Commissioner Thomas as co-chairperson after Commissioner Stanfield declined the nomination. The commission discussed the temporary sign ordinance, including window coverings and safety concerns, and voted to table further discussion until additional corrections are prepared. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 23, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Thomas as co-chairperson (unanimous)
• Tabled temporary sign ordinance discussion pending further corrections (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss updates on downtown and Riverview projects. The body is scheduled to vote on a new depository bank and review financial reports and payables.

• Vote on new depository bank
• Twin Bridges update
• Discussion of a new district
• Review of financial report and payables

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fee increases and consider a resolution to adopt them. The council will also vote on the proposed 2025 annual appropriation ordinance (budget), a lease codification for Waste Management property, and a reconsideration of the zoning designation for Highland Dr property owned by VO1, LLC. Additionally, new police officers and a K-9 narcotics team will be presented.

• Public hearing on proposed fee increases
• Proposed resolution to adopt fee increases
• Proposed 2025 annual appropriation ordinance (budget)
• Codify lease for Waste Management property
• Reconsider zoning designation for Highland Dr property (VO1, LLC)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed fee increases and the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. The body will also consider a lease for Waste Management property and a zoning designation for a property on Highland Dr.

• Public hearing and proposed resolution on fee increases
• Proposed 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Codify lease for Waste Management property
• Reconsider zoning designation for Highland Dr property owned by VO 1, LLC
• Presentation of new police officers Annette Silva and Khaleb Dutton and K-9 team Anthony Green and Loki

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tentative FY 2025 budget and consider a consent item for Lexa's Restaurant alcohol license. The council will also receive information on a crosswalk near Wake Up Call and a proposal to lower the speed limit on Hwy 91. No other decisions are expected at this special meeting.

• Public hearing on Proposed Tentative FY 2025 Budget
• Consent agenda: Lexa's Restaurant Alcohol License
• Information on crosswalk in front of Wake Up Call by Cedar Street and W Bridge St
• Information on lowering speed limit to 35 mph on Hwy 91 from Highland Dr/Rich Lane to Park Street

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will consider multiple motions to request City Council letters to ITD for road changes, including eliminating a section of Cedar Street between Bridge and Judicial, reducing the speed limit to 15 mph on York/Fisher for a school zone, and reducing to 35 mph at Wooton on Highland/Rich/91. They will also discuss vision impaired signal installations under construction and a speed camera study at E. Bridge & E. Judicial. New business includes downtown fair parking concerns and safety on streets.

• Motion to request City Council send letter to ITD to eliminate the small section of Cedar between Bridge and Judicial
• Motion to request City Council reduce speed limit to 15 mph on York/Fisher to York/Walker (school zone)
• Motion to request City Council send letter to ITD to reduce speed limit to 35 mph at Wooton on Highland/Rich/91
• Vision impaired signals under construction at Parkway & Bergner and Bridge & Meridian; cost estimate for hawk system at 91 & Pacific for FY25
• Speed camera pneumatic counter to be placed at E. Bridge & E. Judicial

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates to Chapter Eight regarding School Facilities and Transportation. The discussion will focus on School District #55.

• Updating Chapter Eight – School Facilities and Transportation
• Review of School District #55

The Comprehensive Plan Committee approved the July 10 minutes and revised the Hydrology section in Chapter 8 to address a new ordinance on surface water use for new developments. They also corrected the parks and recreation section in Chapter 9 and updated Chapter 10 with information from the parks superintendent. No final decisions were made on the plan's adoption.

• Approved July 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Revised Hydrology section in Chapter 8 to address new surface water ordinance
• Corrected parks and recreation section in Chapter 9
• Updated Chapter 10 parks and recreation with superintendent information

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a fence height variance and an ordinance amendment. The commission is considering whether to recommend a change to off-street parking requirements for pre-existing buildings in the downtown business district.

• Public hearing for fence height setback variance at 255 Jones St (Eastern Idaho State Fair)
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance Title 11, Chapter 4B, Section 5 regarding downtown off-street parking and loading requirements

The Blackfoot Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a six-foot chain link fence at 255 Jones St for the Eastern Idaho State Fair, and adopted an amended ordinance on off-street parking requirements. Both actions passed unanimously with no public testimony. The meeting also included an administrative report on city projects.

• Granted fence height setback variance at 255 Jones St (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Ordinance Title 11, Chapter 4B, Section 5 on off-street parking (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. Members will also continue updating Chapter Eight regarding Natural Resources, specifically focusing on Hydrology.

• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and updates to Chapter Eight – Natural Resources (Hydrology)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss several ordinance reviews and training items. This includes a final review of the Daycare Ordinance and a discussion regarding the Temporary Sign Ordinance. The commission will also discuss use districts for public and private storage units.

• Final review of Daycare Ordinance
• Review of Temporary Sign Ordinance
• Discussion on Public and Private Storage Units
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will discuss the payoff of Riverview Bonds and provide an update on Twin Bridges. The meeting also includes a vote on selecting a new depository bank and reviews of financial reports and payables.

• Vote for a new depository bank
• Discussion to pay off Riverview Bonds
• Twin Bridges update
• New District discussion
• Review of financial report and payables

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will review the proposed tentative 2025 budget and updates regarding McCaley Field Airport improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on the W Bridge St Bridge Project and a recommended speed limit change near Blackfoot High School.

• Approval of the proposed tentative 2025 budget
• Proposed airport improvements at McCaley Field Airport
• Discussion on the W Bridge St Bridge Project
• Proposed zone change at 287 Lilac St from HDR 1 to MDR1
• Speed limit change recommendation in front of Blackfoot High School

Transportation Commission

The Commission is discussing street safety measures, including motions for speed limit reductions and intersection changes. Discussions also include traffic monitoring at Kirk Academy and potential speeding cameras.

• Motion to reduce speed limit to 15 MPH on York/Fisher to York/Walker
• Motion to request City Council letter to ITD regarding Cedar, Bridge & Judicial intersection
• Motion to request City Council letter to ITD to reduce speed limit to 35 at Wooton
• Discussion of speeding cameras at Bridge & Judicial

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting and review reports on previous homework. The committee will also discuss and update Chapter Eight – Natural Resources.

• Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Eight – Natural Resources

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for the Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission on June 25, 2024, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss and update Chapter Seven regarding major employers and employment by industry.

• Approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Seven – Major Employers and Employment by Industry

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will discuss updates to the Daycare Ordinance and the Temporary Sign Ordinance. The meeting also includes findings of facts for a lot size variance at 291 N Shilling Ave and a zone change for a 4-plex at 287 Lilac St.

• Lot size variance at 291 N Shilling Ave
• Zone change and 4-plex permit at 287 Lilac St
• Review of Daycare Ordinance
• Review of Temporary Sign Ordinance

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The meeting includes a review of June financials and payables for the downtown area. Members will also receive an update on the Twin Bridges project in Riverview. The agenda contains discussions regarding a new district and approval of May meeting minutes.

• Approval of May 7 and May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Downtown June financials and payables review
• Twin Bridges update in Riverview
• Discussion regarding a new district

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to discuss road closures on N Broadway and Pacific for a Street Festival and a budget increase for Meridian St safety improvements. The agenda also includes proposed zoning changes, an annexation on Highland Dr, and updates on the Blackfoot Animal Shelter Project.

• Road closures on N Broadway and Pacific for Street Festival
• Budget increase for KN23299 Meridian St Safety Improvement
• Proposed zone change at 205 S Meridian
• Proposed annexation on Highland Dr
• Amended development agreement for Townhomes at Cromwell

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting. The committee will also discuss and update Chapter Seven regarding Economic Development, specifically focusing on Income and Poverty.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Seven – Economic Development (Income and Poverty)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 4-plex at 287 Lilac St and a lot size variance on N Shilling Ave. The agenda also includes reviews of findings of fact for several zone changes, permits, and an annexation on Highland Dr.

• Zone change and permit for a 4-plex at 287 Lilac St
• Lot size variance request for 291 N Shilling Ave
• Annexation of parcels on Highland Dr by VO 1, LLC
• Conditional use permit for a maintenance shop at 175 and 255 Jones St
• Zone change for 205 S Meridian St from HDR1 to C1

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business related to street safety. Items include a potential school zone speed limit, concerns about a truck meet, and updates on several street projects. The agenda includes both decided items and items for discussion.

• BHS Parking tabled for warmer weather
• Tana & Eagle Way Connection: property to be deeded to city for paving
• Cedar, Bridge & Judicial Intersection: ITD's Chris Piersall attending
• Riverside Plaza 'truck meet' concerns with Officer Smith
• BHS & Riverbend Elementary 15 MPH School Zone with Chief Croft

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is holding a special meeting to discuss downtown and Riverview urban renewal projects, and to consider reapproving Twin Bridges funding as an action item. The agenda also includes acknowledgment of a possible agenda posting violation and an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Discussion of downtown urban renewal projects
• Discussion of Riverview urban renewal projects
• Reapproval of Twin Bridges Funding (action item)
• Acknowledgment of possible agenda posting violation
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(f) for litigation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to update Chapter Seven of the Comprehensive Plan. This discussion focuses on Economic Development, beginning with a review of existing conditions.

• Approval of May 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Updating Chapter Seven – Economic Development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss off-street parking in the Historical Downtown Area and the Temporary Sign Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of April 23, 2024, meeting minutes and discussion regarding AIC training.

• Review of off-street parking in the Historical Downtown Area
• Review of the Temporary Sign Ordinance
• Approval of April 23, 2024, meeting minutes

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve final funding for the Twin Bridges project, an audit contract engagement letter, and April & May financial reports and payables. They will also discuss Directors & Officers Insurance, a new district, and receive a mayor's update. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation or controversies.

• Twin Bridges Final Funding Approval: Action Item
• Engagement letter for audit contract
• April & May Financial Report: Action item
• April & May Payables: Action Item
• New District Discussion

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on May 7, 2024, to take action on several items, including approving a bid for the animal shelter, a proposed zone change on Western Area 1, 2, and 4, and the West Bridge St bridge project. The mayor will also update the water situation and downtown revitalization. Four certified firefighters will be sworn in.

• Approval of bid on animal shelter (action item)
• Proposed ordinance approving zone change on Western Area 1, 2, 4 (action item)
• Discussion on West Bridge St bridge project (action item)
• Swearing in of certified firefighters: Isaiah Cook, Dru Gutke, Jason Klingler, Daniel Wood
• Airport hangar leases for Adkins, Magleby, Wray (consent agenda)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a public hearing and bid approval for the sale of the animal shelter, a proposed ordinance for a zone change on Western Area 1,2,4, and a discussion on the West Bridge St Bridge project. The agenda also includes updates on the water situation and downtown revitalization, as well as the swearing in of four certified firefighters.

• Public hearing and bid approval for sale of animal shelter
• Proposed ordinance for zone change on Western Area 1,2,4
• Discussion on West Bridge St Bridge project
• Swearing in of firefighters Isaiah Cook, Dru Gutke, Jason Klingler, Daniel Wood
• Airport hangar leases for Adkins, Magleby, Wray

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to review and update parts of the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda includes discussions regarding Chapter Five – Community Design and Chapter Six – Cultural Historical Sites. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 17, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Updating Chapter Five – Community Design (Policies)
• Updating Chapter Six – Cultural Historical Sites

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business related to street safety. Items include parking at Blackfoot High School, concerns about Kirk Academy, and the Cedar, Bridge & Judicial intersection. New business covers a truck meet at Riverside Plaza, restriping at Parkway & Parkway, a 15 MPH school zone for BHS and Riverbend Elementary, and possible speeding cameras at Bridge & Judicial.

• BHS parking tabled for warmer weather
• Riverside Plaza 'truck meet' concerns
• Parkway & Parkway restriping and turn arrow updates
• BHS & Riverbend Elementary 15 MPH school zone
• Speeding cameras at Bridge & Judicial

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include a zone change for 205 S Meridian St and a conditional use permit for a maintenance shop on Jones St. The meeting also includes requests for property variances and the annexation of parcels on Highland Dr.

• Zone change from HDR1 to C1 at 205 S Meridian St
• Conditional use permit for a private maintenance shop and parking lot at 175 and 255 Jones St
• Variance for parking spaces and residential units at 83 N Broadway St
• Annexation of multiple parcels totaling approximately 19.04 acres on Highland Dr

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will review minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and update Chapter Four regarding transportation objectives and policies.

• Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Four – Transportation (Objectives and Policies)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss security and police presence during public hearings. The meeting also includes a review of the draft Temporary Signs Ordinance and discussion regarding AIC training.

• Review of draft Temporary Signs Ordinance
• Discussion on security and police presence during public hearings
• AIC Training discussion
• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is holding a special meeting to take action on three items: an abatement for a property on Pendlebury Lane, setting a minimum sealed bid price for the Animal Shelter property on Frontage Road, and receiving an update on the GWSD contract for services renegotiations. The meeting is in person, with Zoom viewing available.

• Abatement of Gary Gifford/Geisler property on Pendlebury Lane
• Set minimum sealed bid price on Animal Shelter property on Frontage Road
• GWSD Contract for Services renegotiations update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will approve minutes from its March 20 meeting and continue discussing updates to Chapter Four of the comprehensive plan, which covers transportation. The agenda contains no public hearings, rezoning requests, or budget items.

• Approval of the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Continued discussion and updating of Chapter Four – Transportation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider a proposed ordinance for the sewer bond, discuss hosting 'Capital for a Day,' and act on multiple development agreements, including for Park City Estates, Caliber Townhomes, and amended agreements for Cottage Grove and D.L. Evans Bank. The consent agenda includes minutes, payables, an alcohol license for Bogie Café, and a proposed license agreement with Marquette Aviation. The meeting also includes employee recognitions for wastewater and utility management certifications.

• Proposed Ordinance for the Sewer Bond – Action Item
• Park City Estates – Gwen Loop – Development Agreement
• Caliber Townhomes – E Airport Rd – Development Agreement
• Cottage Grove – Lansing - Amended Development Agreement – Action Item
• D.L. Evans Bank - Amended Development Agreement – Action Item

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The scheduled meeting for the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency on April 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No official business or updates will be processed at this time.

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss safety on streets, including possible removal of parking spots near Blackfoot High School for bus turning, concerns at Kirk Academy, and presentations from Idaho High School students. They will also consider new street connections and receive city updates.

• Possible removal of 5 parking spots near BHS for bus turning
• Discussion of Tana & Eagle Way connection
• Discussion of Cedar, Bridge & Judicial intersection
• Kirk Academy safety concerns
• IHS presentations discussion from 03/21 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for March 26, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review and update Chapter Four regarding transportation. The committee will also vote on the approval of the March 6, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approval of 03/06/2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Four – Transportation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a sign ordinance regarding flag signs and training from the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC). The commission will also review the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Sign Ordinance — Flag Signs
• Discussion of Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) training
• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review and update Chapter Four of the comprehensive plan, focusing on transportation. The committee will hear a report from the City Transportation Committee and consider any additional business.

• Approval of 02/21/2024 meeting minutes
• Report from City Transportation Committee by Debbie Barlow
• Discussion and updating of Chapter Four – Transportation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on March 5, 2024, to consider several action items, including connecting Country Haven Estates to city sewer, constructing a new animal shelter, a proposed zone change on the west area, and reviewing townhome connection fees. The agenda also includes a presentation on Open Gov software and routine consent items like minutes and payables.

• Country Haven Estates connection to city sewer – action item
• Construction of new animal shelter – action item
• Proposed zone change on west area – action item
• Review of townhomes at Cromwell connection fees – action item
• Presentation of Open Gov software

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes, discuss downtown and Riverview projects, and consider funding for an animal shelter and additional JUB Twin Bridges work. They will also discuss a new district, review the March financial report and payables, and hear a mayor's update. The meeting includes an executive session on litigation.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of Animal Shelter Funds
• Approval of JUB Twin Bridges Additional Funding
• March Financial Report and March Payables
• New District Discussion

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission will review January minutes and continue discussions on school safety, including evaluations at IHS and BHS, and a possible removal of 5 parking spots for bus turning. They will also hear presentations on several intersections, receive updates on PRT and Safe Routes to School, and discuss Kirk Academy at 280 N Broadway.

• Possible removal of 5 parking spots for buses turning
• IHS presentations on intersections: Walker & York, W. Bridge & Parkway, Bridge in front of Maverick, Alice & Shilling, University & Alice, Highland Dr., Rich ln & Hwy 91
• PRT & Safe Routes to School update by Laurie Keyes
• Kirk Academy at 280 N Broadway discussion
• Approval of January minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for February 27, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The committee is meeting to discuss and complete updates to Chapter Three regarding Land Use. If time allows, the group will begin discussing Chapter Four regarding Transportation or another agreed-upon section.

• Updating Chapter Three – Land Use
• Discussion of Chapter Four – Transportation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a city daycare ordinance and a sign ordinance regarding flag signs. The body will also review findings of facts for a zone change and two conditional use permits.

• Finding of Facts for Zone Change for Western Area
• Finding of Facts for Conditional Use Permit for 505 Fullmer Lane (Michael Croft)
• Finding of Facts for Conditional Use Permit for 980 S Broadway (Cruz Brothers)
• City Daycare Ordinance discussion
• Sign Ordinance regarding flag signs discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The committee is meeting to discuss and complete updates to Chapter Three regarding Land Use. If time allows, the group will begin discussions on Chapter Four regarding Transportation.

• Updating of Chapter Three – Land Use
• Discussion of Chapter Four - Transportation

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council is meeting in person on February 6, 2024, to review the 2023 city audit, hear the mayor's State of the City address, and take action on several items. These include approving a new audit firm, a joint resolution supporting public libraries, a P&Z commission appointment, an Airport Townhomes PUD, and two ordinance amendments related to home occupations and building permits. The meeting also includes swearing in two certified firefighters.

• 2023 City of Blackfoot audit review with Morgan Hatt
• Approval of new audit firm (action item)
• Approval of Airport Townhomes PUD by Russell Robison
• Ordinance amending Title 11-4B-6 on home occupations
• Ordinance amending Title 11-3-2 on building permit applications

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine administrative items and project updates. They will approve January meeting minutes, the February financial report and payables, and hear updates on the Milmor and Twin Bridges projects, plus discuss a possible new urban renewal district. The agenda is mostly procedural, with an executive session planned for litigation matters.

• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Animal Shelter Repairs action item
• February Financial Report and Payables action items
• Milmor and Twin Bridges project updates
• New District Discussion

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will review updates on the LTHAC Fisher St Project and discuss street safety. Members will also address bicycle lane options on Highway 91 and school zone safety near BHS.

• LTHAC Fisher St Project update
• Bicycle lanes on Highway 91
• Potential removal of 5 parking spots for bus turns near BHS
• Safety discussions regarding IHS

Planning & Zoning Commission

The committee is meeting to discuss and complete updates to Chapter Three regarding Land Use. If time allows, the group will begin discussions on Chapter Four regarding Transportation.

• Updating Chapter Three – Land Use
• Discussion of Chapter Four - Transportation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several land use applications, including a large-scale zoning change for the Western Area. Discussion includes residential accessory structures, apartment complexes, and multi-family site plan designs.

• Zone Change for Western Area involving multiple parcels
• Conditional Use Permit for an accessory structure with a dwelling unit at 505 Fullmer Lane
• Conditional Use Permit for a 10-unit apartment complex at 980 S Broadway
• Finding of Facts for Airport Townhomes Planned Unit Development
• Finding of Facts for Conditional Use Permit at 187 N Ash St

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports and payables, and discussing urban renewal projects. A key action item is the assignment of an existing grant for the Milmor project to a new buyer. The agency will also discuss a new district and receive updates on the Twin Bridges project.

• Approval of Dec 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Milmor Update: assignment of existing grant to new buyer
• Twin Bridges project update
• New District Discussion
• Financial report and payables approval

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled public meeting for the Planning & Zoning Commission on January 9, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review and update specific sections of the city's planning documents. The discussion focuses on public services, facilities, parks, and recreation.

• Updating of Chapter 9, Public Services and Facilities
• Updating of Chapter 10, Parks and Recreation
• Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold elections for a 2024 Council President and approve board and commission nominations. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed snow and ice removal ordinance and a zone change in the North Central Area.

• Election of a 2024 Council President
• Swearing in of newly elected officials Bart Brown and Debbie Barlow
• Proposed ordinance on snow and ice removal by property owners
• Proposed zone change on North Central Area
• Proposed personnel policy manual changes