Blackfoot public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation at 1139 Plains Dr, requested by Elizabeth Tubbs (RP1300127). The commission will also rehear the Highland Heights Planned Unit Development application (RP13323302) submitted by VO1, LLC. The meeting includes approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes and a consent agenda item regarding amended Chapter 11 Zoning Regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation at 1139 Plains Dr – applicant Elizabeth Tubbs (RP1300127)
• Re‑hearing of Highland Heights Planned Unit Development – applicant VO1, LLC (RP13323302)
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for the Amended Chapter 11 Zoning Regulations
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• General administrative report and city updates

The commission unanimously approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It approved a conditional use permit for a home occupation at 1139 Plains Dr. The Highland Heights Planned Unit Development was tabled until the plat map shows relocated retention ponds. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved conditional use permit for 1139 Plains Dr home occupation (all in favor)
• Tabled Highland Heights Planned Unit Development until retention ponds relocated (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission's regularly scheduled public meeting for December 9, 2025, has been canceled.

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review updates on the Riverview and Twin Bridges projects. The agency will consider action on the formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway. Financial reports and December payables will also be addressed.

• Formation of new district on Yellowstone Highway
• Twin Bridges update
• December payables
• Financial report

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, the December 2025 financial report, and the December 2025 payables. Each motion was made, seconded, and adopted with all members in favor. No other formal decisions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 financials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 payables totaling $104,772.86 (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to approve the canvass of the November 4, 2025, general election and award a contract to drill a production well. The agenda includes several action items, including a resolution to approve financing for wastewater treatment plant improvements and an ordinance terminating certain revenue allocation areas.

• Approve Canvass of November 4, 2025 General City Election
• Award of Contract to Drill Production Well #14
• Resolution to Approve Filing a Judicial Confirmation for Financing for Improvements to the WWTP
• Ordinance Terminating Riverview and Downtown Revenue Allocation Areas
• Hearing to Re-Open Budget

The City Council approved Resolution 431 to seek judicial confirmation for a loan or revenue‑bond financing of the public sewer system improvements, estimated at $25.8 million. The council also adopted Ordinance 2282 adding $531,900 to the capital improvement and parks funds, approved Resolution 430 supporting the America250 commemoration, and awarded the Production Well #14 contract to Denning Well Drilling. All motions passed unanimously on roll‑call votes.

• Approved Resolution 431 to authorize filing for judicial confirmation of sewer financing (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2282 amending the 2024‑2025 appropriations to add $531,900 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Resolution 430 endorsing the America250 Idaho commemoration (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved award of Production Well #14 contract to Denning Well Drilling (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Mayor’s authority to sign the DEQ consent judgment (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Consent Agenda including prior minutes and payables (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved motion to re‑open budget hearing at 7:47 pm (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved return to regular session at 7:47 pm (unanimous roll‑call)

Transportation Commission

The commission will consider old business items including approval of the October meeting minutes and safety concerns such as school safety, signage for the Maverik parking lot alleyway, and a sight‑triangle review of a parkway and bridge. New business includes line‑of‑sight evaluations for the Wagonwheel & Surrey intersection and for Lilac & Wooton Way, as well as setting the December meeting date and hearing city updates.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Discuss signage suggestions for the Maverik parking lot alleyway
• Determine the parkway and bridge are not within the sight triangle
• Review line‑of‑sight study for Wagonwheel & Surrey
• Review line‑of‑sight study for Lilac & Wooton Way

The Transportation Commission approved the October meeting minutes, correcting Mayor Carroll’s name. The alleyway issue from the Maverik Parking Lot and the Parkway & Bridge bush were each removed from the agenda. Paul McBride was added as a new commission member, and the commission decided there will be no meeting in December.

• Approved October minutes with name correction (no vote tally provided)
• Removed Maverik Parking Lot alleyway item from agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Removed Parkway & Bridge bush item from agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Appointed Paul McBride as new commission member (no vote tally provided)
• Decided there will be no commission meeting in December (no vote tally provided)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission's regular public meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, was canceled. No agenda items were considered. Residents may contact City Hall with questions.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. The commission will then review and discuss the city's 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will consider a financial report and payables, discuss a Riverview/Twin Bridges update, and review business related to forming a new district on Yellowstone Highway. It will also vote on a resolution to close the Riverview and Downtown districts. Routine items such as approval of minutes are included.

• Approve minutes of the prior meeting
• Riverview/Twin Bridges update
• Business related to formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway
• Resolution to close the Riverview and Downtown districts
• Financial report and payables

The agency unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted a resolution to terminate the Riverview and Downtown (Blackfoot) districts, which will add about $100 million to the city’s property valuation and lower the levy rate. The November 2025 financial report and the November payables were each approved without dissent.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to terminate Riverview and Downtown districts (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 payables totaling $204,052.75 (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider a resolution to file a judicial confirmation for financing improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. The council will also review an agreement for Jensen Grove Water and a potential urban renewal area designation. Additional items include a lease for robotic mowers for the golf course and amendments to city personnel policy.

• Approval of lease for robotic mowers for the golf course
• Agreement for Jensen Grove Water
• Resolution to file judicial confirmation for financing WWTP improvements
• Resolution for potential urban renewal area
• Reconsider approval for Honeybrook 3 PUD (Collin Hunter – Rocky Mt Capital)

The City Council approved several items, including a lease for robotic mowers for the golf course, the Jensen Grove Water Agreement, a potential urban renewal area on Highway 91, reappointments to the Library and Transportation boards, amendments to the City Personnel Policy, and a First Responders Sabbatical Program. All motions were carried with unanimous support. The Sabbatical Program will provide eligible police and fire employees a two‑week leave every three years at no cost to the city.

• Approved lease for robotic mowers for the golf course (unanimous)
• Approved Jensen Grove Water Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 429 for Potential Urban Renewal Area on Highway 91 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Janet Rockwood to Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul McBride to Transportation Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to City Personnel Policy, including AI use and cellphone policy (unanimous)
• Approved First Responders Sabbatical Program (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to amend city ordinances regarding annexation and residential parking requirements. The body will also consider conditional use permits for animals and a drive-through window.

• Public hearing to amend Title 11 Zoning Regulations regarding definitions and annexation to align with state laws
• Public hearing to amend Title 11 Zoning Regulations to update required parking spaces in residential zones
• Conditional Use Permit for multiple animals at 1651 E Airport Rd (Heather Phillips)
• Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through window at 358 W Bridge St (Cody Shelley)
• Recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections. It also unanimously approved the corrected consent agenda. Commissioner JoAnne Thomas recused herself from the proceedings because she lives next to the development. The commission unanimously voted to open the public hearing on the Highland Heights Planned Unit Development.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Commissioner Thomas recused herself
• Opened public hearing on Highland Heights PUD (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will approve the August meeting minutes and discuss several street‑safety items, including school safety, a new turn pocket at BHS, and intersection work at Ridgecrest. A pending decision on a tree at Alice & NW Main and a continuation of the Louella item are also on the agenda. New business includes selecting the November meeting date and hearing new city updates.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Discussion of school safety measures
• Consideration of a new turn pocket at BHS
• Plan to strip intersections at Ridgecrest
• Pending decision on the tree at Alice & NW Main

The commission approved the September meeting minutes. A motion to remove the tree at the corner of Alice and NW Main was made by Paul Loomis, seconded by Ron Murray, and passed. No other motions were voted on; the remaining items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved September minutes
• Approved removal of tree at Alice & NW Main (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on October 14, 2025 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers. The commission will review and discuss the city's 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The commission reviewed the first half of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and scheduled the second half for the November 18 work meeting. It announced that the November public hearing will be canceled, the November work meeting moved to the 18th, there will be no December work meeting, and the December public hearing will occur on the 9th. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will consider several action items, including fee increase proposals and a forgone property tax measure for FY2026. Council members will discuss the sale of the former animal shelter building and the status of the Highway 91/Meridian realignment. The meeting also includes planning and zoning actions such as an address change at 796 Eagle Way, updating residential zoning designations, and approval of the Honeybrook 3 Planned Unit Development.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Fee Increases
• Public Hearing on Accruing Forgone Property Tax for FY2026
• Discussion on Sale of Old Animal Shelter Building
• Honeybrook 3 Planned Unit Development Approval
• Address Change at 796 Eagle Way

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the September 2, 2025 minutes, alcohol licenses, and payables. A public hearing on proposed fee increases was opened and later returned to the regular agenda. The council then adopted Resolution 427, establishing increased city fees and a revised fee schedule. All motions passed with every member in favor.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including 9/2/2025 minutes, alcohol licenses, payables) – all in favor
• Moved into Public Hearing on fee increases – all in favor
• Moved Public Hearing back to regular agenda – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 427 to increase city fees and adopt new fee schedule – all in favor

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will discuss and vote on the final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and business related to the formation of a new district along Yellowstone Highway. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes, a financial report, and payables.

• Approval of September 2 minutes
• Action on FY 2026 budget adoption
• Action on business related to new district formation
• Financial report and payables
• Executive session for litigation

The board unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, which includes $2,078,280 in bond revenue for the Yellowstone Highway District and $1,479,100 for Riverview District projects. The September 30, 2025 financial report and the September 30 payables totaling $383,312.92 were also approved unanimously. The Twin Bridges project remains funded with a committed amount of $651,070.44.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025 payables totaling $383,312.92 (unanimous)
• Confirmed continued funding for Twin Bridges project ($651,070.44 committed)
• Recorded bond income estimate of $2,078,280 and debt service $139,692 for FY 2026

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will approve the August meeting minutes and review several street safety items, including a new turn pocket at BHS and a 25 MPH speed limit addition on Louella Street. A pending decision on a tree at Alice & NW Main will be noted. The meeting will also feature a presentation by Shelley Nash and high school students on intersections around Ridgecrest Elementary.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Discussion of a new turn pocket at BHS
• Consideration of adding a 25 MPH speed limit on Louella Street
• Pending decision on tree removal at Alice & NW Main
• Presentation by Shelley Nash and HS students on Ridgecrest Elementary intersections

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved August meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three amendments to Title 11 Zoning Regulations covering definitions, annexation procedures, and residential zone parking requirements. A recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan will also be discussed. Routine items include approval of September 9 meeting minutes, a consent agenda for conditional use permits, and a report on ex parte communications.

• Adopt amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 1 General Provisions & Definitions, Section 3 (public hearing)
• Adopt amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 6 Application Requirements & Procedures, Section 3 Annexation (public hearing)
• Adopt amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 4 Use Districts & Regulations, Article A Residential Zones, Section 7 parking requirements (public hearing)
• Recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan (public hearing)
• Finding of Facts for Conditional Use Permit for Multiple Animals at 1651 E Airport Rd (consent agenda)

Commissioner Thomas moved to table the recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan, and Commissioner Stanfield seconded the motion. All commissioners voted in favor, so the motion passed and the item was tabled. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:12 PM.

• Tabled BURA Area Improvement Plan recommendation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will review and discuss several proposed amendments to Title 11 Zoning Regulations, including changes to general provisions, application requirements, and residential zone regulations. Commissioners will also examine the updated Comprehensive Plan and the BURA Area Improvement Plan.

• Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations – Chapter 1 General Provisions & Definitions, Section 3
• Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations – Chapter 6 Application Requirements and Procedures, Article A, Section 3 Annexation
• Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations – Chapter 4 Use Districts, Residential Zones, Section 7 City Use Regulations
• Updated Comprehensive Plan
• BURA Area Improvement Plan

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss updates on the Downtown, Riverview, and Yellowstone Highway areas. The body will take action on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the payoff of a Zion’s Bank Bond.

• Approval of proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Payoff of Zion’s Bank Bond before Sept 30, 2025
• Business related to the formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway
• Twin Bridges update for Riverview
• Financial report and payables

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved its FY 2026 budget, adopted the September 2025 financial statements, and authorized payment of the Zion’s Bank bond principal of $942,073.36, which will close out the district. All motions were adopted unanimously. The agency also approved the September 2025 payables.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved payoff of Zion’s Bank bond (principal $942,073.36) (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 payables totaling $180,074.03 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet in person to act on fee increases, the sale of a city water shop, and updates to local regulations. The meeting includes public hearings on proposed fee hikes and the water shop sale, as well as votes on ordinances and agreements.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed fee increases
• Bid opening and public hearing for sale of Water Shop at 10 W Walker St
• Vote on Rehabilitation of McCarley Field Runway Professional Services Agreement
• Adoption of amended fence, landscaping, and subdivision regulations
• Street closure approval for Merry Light Parade on 11/29/2025

The council unanimously approved Resolution 425 to raise water, sanitation, wastewater and other city fees, effective October 1, 2025. They also approved a professional services agreement for the final design of the McCarley Field runway, adopted Ordinance 2276 for parking lot maintenance, and authorized the downtown Light Parade street closures for November 29. All motions passed with roll‑call votes showing all members in favor.

• Approved Resolution 425 fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for McCarley Field runway design (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2276 parking lot maintenance ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce Downtown Light Parade street closures for 11/29 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2277 amended fence regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Water Shop at 10 W Walker St (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing on proposed fee increases (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission will review old business including school safety measures and street updates, and discuss new road projects. Members will consider turn lane additions, intersection striping, and tree removal requests. The meeting covers procedural approvals and community-requested street changes.

• Scott Murphy to evaluate adding a turn lane from Walker onto Fisher for school safety
• Scott Murphy to assess intersection striping at Ridgecrest
• Sight Review plan for Scoops submitted to Planning & Zoning
• Scott Murphy to investigate removing a tree at Alice & NW Main
• Review of new road projects: Louella St, W Alice St extension, and 321 E Walker St

The commission approved the July meeting minutes. A special use permit was approved on the condition that the applicant has an agreement with Movie Mill and does not queue in the alley. The commission directed the addition of 25 mph speed limit signs and "not a truck route" signage on Louella Street. The mayor will discuss synchronizing NW Main stoplights with ITD.

• Approved July minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved special use permit on condition of agreement with Movie Mill and no alley queuing (no vote tally provided)
• Directed addition of 25 mph speed limit signs and "not a truck route" signage on Louella St (no vote tally provided)
• Mayor will talk to ITD about synchronizing NW Main stoplights (no vote tally provided)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and city ordinance updates. The body will also review findings of facts regarding subdivision and fence regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit for multiple animals at 1651 E Airport Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through window at 358 W Bridge St
• Request to update former residential zoning designations (R1, R2, R3) in city ordinances
• Recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan
• Finding of Facts for a home occupation permit at 1354 E Airport Rd

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an agricultural conditional use permit for multiple animals at 1651 E Airport Rd, contingent on staff‑recommended requirements, and approved a conditional use permit for a drive‑through window at 358 W Bridge St. The commission also adopted a recommendation to update former residential zoning designations to the current adopted designations. A motion to adopt the BURA Area Improvement Plan failed and was subsequently tabled.

• Approved Agricultural Conditional Use Permit for 1651 E Airport Rd (all in favor)
• Approved Drive‑Through Window Conditional Use Permit for 358 W Bridge St (all in favor)
• Adopted recommendation to update former residential zoning designations to current designations (all in favor)
• Motion to adopt BURA Area Improvement Plan died (no second)
• Motion to table BURA Area Improvement Plan passed (seconded by Stanfield)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Required applicant to seek variance for number of chickens requested

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold a special meeting to consider overriding the mayor’s veto of Ordinance #2274, which pertains to mayoral salary. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Possible override of mayor’s veto on Ordinance #2274 (Mayoral Salary)

Councilman Brown moved to let the mayor's veto on Ordinance #2274 stand, and Councilman Jensen seconded the motion. A roll‑call vote was taken with all members voting in favor. The motion carried, so the mayoral salary will remain at $65,000. No other actions were taken.

• Veto on Ordinance #2274 upheld; mayoral salary stays $65,000 (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and provide a recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss updates to zoning regulations, residential zoning designations, and the master list of trees.

• Recommendation for the BURA Area Improvement Plan
• Review of Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 6, Section 6 regarding Other Conditional Use Approvals
• Review of the Master List of Trees
• Discussion on updating formerly named Residential Zoning Designations (fka R1, R2, R3)
• Review of Addressing Committee Recommendations

The commission unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to table the recommendations on the BURA Area Improvement Plan, the amended Title 11 zoning regulations, and the master list of trees. Commissioners agreed to make clerical changes updating the residential zoning designations from R1, R2, R3 to LDR1, MDR1, HDR1. They will bring street‑name suggestions to the next work meeting.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled BURA Area Improvement Plan recommendation (unanimous)
• Tabled amended Title 11 zoning regulations recommendation (unanimous)
• Tabled master list of trees recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved clerical updates to residential zoning designations (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review updates on the Twin Bridges project and address business related to the formation of a new district. The body will also vote on the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway
• Twin Bridges update in Riverview
• Approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report and payables

The agency unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the August 2025 financial report and the August 2025 payables list, which totals $397,820.20. Construction on the Riverview District/Twin Bridges project continues, and the agency is reviewing financing options for the Yellowstone Highway district.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 financials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 payables totaling $397,820.20 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The body will also review several contracts and a planned unit development approval.

• Approval of Proposed Budget for FY 2026
• Clearwater Financial Contract Agreement
• Agreement for MSBT Law Bond Counsel Services
• Honeybrook 3 Planned Unit Development Approval
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment, Title 8 Ch 5 regarding street names and addresses

The council adopted Ordinance 2273, appropriating $34,398,666 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved a contract with Clearwater Financial for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade and an agreement for MSBT Law Bond Counsel services. Council members voted to lower the mayor's salary to $60,000 effective Jan 1 2026 and authorized road closures on N Broadway for August 23 and September 20 events. Finally, Ordinance 2275 amending street‑name and address rules was approved.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (Ordinance 2273) appropriating $34,398,666 (unanimous)
• Approved Clearwater Financial contract for wastewater plant upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved MSBT Law Bond Counsel Services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved mayor salary reduction to $60,000 effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved road closures on N Broadway for Aug 23 and Sep 20 events (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2275 amending street names and addresses (unanimous)
• Approved "Fill the Boot" campaign for Muscular Dystrophy (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The body will also consider a contract agreement with Clearwater Financial and determine a sale price for the Water Shop.

• Public hearing on proposed budget for FY 2026
• Clearwater Financial contract agreement
• Determination of sale price for Water Shop based on Jed Taylor appraisal

The council approved the consent agenda, including payables and July 1 2025 minutes. After a brief public hearing, members moved the Clearwater Financial Contract Agreement to the August 5 meeting and set a $375,000 minimum bid for the sale of the city’s Water Shop. The council entered an executive session, returned to regular session, and adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (payables and July 1 2025 minutes) – unanimous
• Moved into public hearing at 7:03 p.m. – unanimous
• Deferred Clearwater Financial Contract Agreement to Aug 5 meeting – unanimous
• Set minimum bid $375,000 for Water Shop – unanimous
• Entered executive session under Idaho Code 74‑206 – unanimous
• Returned to regular session at 8:34 p.m. – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 p.m. – unanimous

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will meet to discuss street safety, specifically focusing on school safety for the upcoming year. The body will review crosswalks at Riverbend Elementary and specific locations including Pendlebury Ln/Cromwell Ln and Wootton Way.

• School safety discussion with School District Administration
• Crosswalks at Riverbend Elementary
• Crosswalks at Pendlebury Ln/Cromwell Ln
• Tree removal at Wootton Way
• Review of alleyway thoroughfare ordinance regarding Scoops

The Transportation Commission approved the June 2025 minutes. The commission awarded the Twin Bridges beautification project to Steadman Construction. Updates were provided on the Meridian project, East Airport sidewalk, Pendlebury engineering, and downtown revitalization. The board noted plans to trim a pine tree at Alice & NW Main and to repaint school crosswalks before school starts.

• Approved June 2025 minutes
• Awarded Twin Bridges beautification project to Steadman Construction

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to adopt amendments to city regulations regarding fences, landscaping definitions, and subdivision applications. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a home occupation.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation at 1354 E Airport Rd
• Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations regarding Fence Regulations
• Amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations regarding Landscaping Definitions
• Amended Title 12 Subdivision Regulations regarding application submittals
• Finding of Facts for Honeybrook Planned Unit Development No 3

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 8, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda. It unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation at 1354 E Airport Rd. The commission also unanimously recommended that City Council adopt amended Title 12 subdivision application requirements, amended Title 11 fence regulations, and an amended xeriscape definition. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1354 E Airport Rd home occupation (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 2, Item A subdivision application requirement (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Title 11, Chapter 8, Section 7 fence regulations (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 2 xeriscape definition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several proposed amendments to city titles and regulations. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and minimum lot sizes for HDR1 and HDR2.

• Amended Title 12, Subdivision Regulations regarding application submittals
• Amended fence regulations in Title 11, Chapter 8, Section 7
• Amended xeriscape definition in Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 2
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan
• Amended minimum lot sizes in HDR1 & HDR2

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. The commissioners agreed to adopt the amended Title 12 subdivision application requirements, the amended fence height limit of 7 feet, and the revised xeriscape definition. For minimum lot sizes in High Density Residential zones, the commission chose option B, creating a Conditional Use Permit process, with language to be refined at the next work meeting.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Title 12 subdivision application requirements (agreement)
• Adopted amended fence regulations with 7‑foot height limit (agreement)
• Adopted amended xeriscape definition (agreement)
• Selected option B (Conditional Use Permit) for HDR1 & HDR2 minimum lot sizes (decision)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial reports and payables. The body will also receive updates on the Downtown, Riverview, and Yellowstone Highway areas, including the Twin Bridges project.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Twin Bridges update
• Financial Report
• Payables
• Executive session regarding litigation or controversies

The agency unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and awarded the Twin Bridges contract to Steadman. It also approved bonding approximately $1.5 million for the Yellowstone Highway District and sent the plan to Planning and Zoning for review. The July 2025 financial statements and the July payables were each adopted without dissent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded Twin Bridges contract to Steadman (no vote recorded)
• Bonded approximately $1.5 million for Yellowstone District, sent to Planning and Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 payables totaling $16,258.22 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed resolution for fee increases and the tentative 2026 budget. The body will also review a zone change for 858 Lilac St and a final plat approval for Sun Stone.

• Proposed Resolution on Fee Increases
• Proposed Tentative 2026 Budget
• Zone Change for 858 Lilac St from MDR1 to C2
• Sun Stone Final Plat Approval
• North Broadway Street Closure on July 26

The Blackfoot City Council approved Resolution No. 424, establishing increased city fees effective July 2, 2025, and approved the tentative FY 2026 budget. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2272, changing the zoning at 858 Lilac St from MDR1 to C2, and Ordinance No. 2271, extending the firework sales period to July 5th. The Sun Stone Subdivision final plat was approved, and a street closure for a Chamber of Commerce event was authorized.

• Approved Resolution No. 424 establishing increased city fees (unanimous)
• Approved tentative FY 2026 budget of $34,398,666 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2272 rezoning 858 Lilac St from MDR1 to C2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2271 extending firework sales to July 5th (unanimous)
• Approved Sun Stone Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved N Broadway street closure for July 26 Chamber event (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payables and June 3 minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss a traffic impact study for a potential Circle K. The body will also review street safety concerns at several local intersections and businesses.

• Traffic Impact Study for potential Circle K
• Stop sign visibility at Pendlebury Ln/Cromwell Ln
• Tree hazards to stop signs on Wootton Way
• Proposed drive-thru for Scoops and agreement rendering with Movie Mill
• Riverbend Elementary safety (tabled until July)

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; remaining items were informational updates or pending items.

• Approved May minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a new 52-unit planned unit development and a parking variance for a residential unit. The body will also review several findings of fact for previous zoning and variance requests.

• Public hearing for Honeybrook Planned Unit Development No 4 (52 units)
• Public hearing for parking variance and residential unit permit at 68 N Broadway St
• Proposed adoption of amended street names and addresses in Title 8, Chapter 5
• Proposed adoption of amended required public improvements in Title 12, Chapter 5B
• Zone change from Medium Density Residential 1 to Commercial 2 at 858 Lilac St

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for a residential unit in a Commercial 2 zone at 68 N Broadway St. The commission also recommended the City Council approve Honeybrook Planned Unit Development No. 4 and adopt the amended Title 8, Chapter 5 street names and addresses ordinance and grid map.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for residential unit at 68 N Broadway St (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Honeybrook Planned Unit Development No. 4 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Title 8, Chapter 5 street names and addresses ordinance and grid map (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to review several proposed amendments to city titles. The body will discuss updates to street naming, fence regulations, and minimum lot sizes for HDR1 and HDR2 zones.

• Amended Street Names and Addresses in Title 8, Chapter 5
• Amended Fence Regulations in Title 11, Chapter 8, Section 7
• Amended Xeriscape Definition in Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 2
• Amended minimum Lot Sizes in HDR1 & HDR2
• AIC Training on Public Participation in the Comprehensive Planning Process

The commission unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to revise the street‑name and address ordinance, the rural fence regulations, and the xeriscape definition and place each amendment on the July public hearing agenda. The amendment on minimum lot sizes was tabled.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Revised street‑name and address ordinance to be reviewed before June public hearing
• Revised rural fence regulations to be reviewed at next working meeting
• Revised xeriscape definition to be placed on July hearing agenda
• Minimum lot size amendment tabled

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will discuss updates regarding downtown, riverview, and Yellowstone Highway areas. The body is scheduled to take action on the May 6, 2025, meeting minutes, a financial report, and payables.

• Twin Bridges update
• Financial report action item
• Payables action item
• Executive session regarding litigation or controversies

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes, the June 2025 financial report, and the June 2025 payables. All three motions were adopted unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 payables totaling $223,300.11 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several updates to zoning and subdivision regulations. The meeting includes a public hearing on Community Downtown Block Grant expenditures and decisions on public transportation and an ADA Transition Plan.

• Public hearing on Community Downtown Block Grant expenditures
• Approval of Legacy Pointe Subdivision Development Agreement
• Adoption of amended Official Schedule of Use Districts (Title 11, Chapter 4A Section 6)
• Approval of ADA Transition Plan
• Action on Ambulance Agreement with County Representative

The council approved the consent agenda, the intergovernmental ambulance agreement, the ADA Transition Plan, and CPACE funding procedures. It adopted Ordinance No. 2268 amending the Official Schedule of Use Districts for day‑care facilities and Ordinance No. 2269 amending hardship definitions for secondary irrigation. The council also approved an amendment to Title 11, Chapter 4A, Section 6 schedule of use districts and authorized the mayor to gather quotes for repairs to the Jensen Grove water diversion.

• Consent agenda approved (all in favor)
• Ambulance services intergovernmental agreement approved (all in favor)
• ADA Transition Plan approved (all in favor)
• CPACE funding procedures approved (all in favor)
• Ordinance No. 2268 approved to amend schedule of use districts for day‑care (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2269 approved to amend hardship definitions for irrigation (unanimous)
• Amendment to Title 11, Chapter 4A, Section 6 schedule of use districts adopted (unanimous)
• Mayor authorized to seek quotes for Jensen Grove water diversion repairs (3 in favor, 1 opposed, motion carried)

Transportation Commission

The Blackfoot Transportation Commission will discuss street safety improvements, including traffic sign changes and enforcement actions. The meeting covers old business on school-area safety and new proposals for stop signs and trailer parking restrictions.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Safety measures at Riverbend Elementary (Walker St. delineators, stop sign flashers)
• Traffic monitoring at Oak/Pacific intersection
• New stop sign proposal for Pendlebury Ln
• Les Schwab trailer parking restrictions on SW corner

The Transportation Commission approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. The commission discussed safety concerns at several intersections, stop‑sign visibility, addressing updates, and various city projects, but no formal actions were taken on those items. Future consideration was noted for items such as the Pendlebury Lane stop signs, Les Schwab trailer visibility, and a proposed drive‑through at Scoops.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a zone change to commercial and a permit for a 4-plex. The body will also consider amendments to city code regarding street names, addresses, and zoning regulations.

• Zone change from Medium Density Residential 1 to Commercial 2 at 858 Lilac St
• Conditional Use Permit for a 4-plex at 1485 Apple St
• Lot size variance for subdividing dwellings at 110 and 112 Topaz St
• Proposed amendments to Title 8, Chapter 5 regarding street names and addresses
• Consent agenda items for amended Official Schedule of Use Districts and Subdivision Application regulations

The commission approved a variance for required lot sizes in a High Density Residential 1 zone at 110 and 112 Topaz St. They recommended the City Council accept a zone change from Medium Density Residential 1 to Commercial 2 at 858 Lilac St. The commission also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 4‑plex in a Medium Density Residential 1 zone and tabled an amendment to the street names and addresses ordinance.

• Approved variance to required lot sizes in HDR1 zone at 110 & 112 Topaz St (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council accept zone change from MDR1 to C2 at 858 Lilac St (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 4‑plex in MDR1 zone (unanimous)
• Tabled amended Title 8, Chapter 5 Street Names and Addresses ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss proposed amendments to city codes, including changes to fence regulations, the xeriscape definition, and street name and address rules. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for review and discussion only.

• Review of amended fence regulations in Title 11, Chapter 8, Section 7
• Review of amended xeriscape definition in Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 2
• Review of amended street names and addresses in Title 8, Chapter 5
• Training on public participation in the comprehensive planning process (AIC Training)
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will vote on forming the Yellowstone Highway District as an action item, and discuss updates on the Twin Bridges project and a new district. Other action items include approving April 2024 meeting minutes, a financial report, and payables. The agency will also enter executive session for litigation under Idaho Code.

• Formation of Yellowstone Highway District (action item)
• Twin Bridges Update (discussion)
• New District Discussion
• Approval of April 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes (action item)
• Financial Report and Payables (action items)

The board unanimously approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the May 2025 financial report and the May 2025 payables totaling $1,249.00. The agency approved the Yellowstone Highway District legal description prepared by Harper Leavitt Engineering on November 13, 2023. The board discussed Twin Bridges project bids but took no formal action.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 payables totaling $1,249.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Yellowstone Highway District legal description (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet in person on May 6, 2025, to consider several action items, including approvals for the Sunset Cove and Sun Stone developments, a final plat for Sunset Cove, and a proposed annexation and zone change for a property on Lawrence Lane. The meeting will also include a treasurer report and discussion on potential CPACE funding.

• Sunset Cove Development Agreement Approval
• Sunset Cove Final Plat Approval
• Sun Stone Development Agreement Approval
• Proposed Annexation and Zone Change for 1924 Lawrence Ln
• Possible Purchase of Water Shares

The council approved the purchase of 8.5 acre‑feet of irrigation water shares for about $90,000. It also moved forward with adopting the CPACE funding program. Several development agreements and plats—Sunset Cove, Sun Stone, and the Lawrence Lane annexation with MDR‑1 zoning—were unanimously approved.

• Approved purchase of 8.5 acre‑feet irrigation water shares (~$90,000) (unanimous)
• Approved continuing the CPACE Funding Program process (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset Cove Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset Cove Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Sun Stone Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of properties south of Lawrence Lane and MDR‑1 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will review safety measures for local streets and receive an update on I-15 reconstruction. The body is also monitoring crash data and coordination with the Idaho Transportation Department.

• Installation of delineators on Walker St. at Riverbend Elementary to enforce right turns
• Review of ITD letter regarding Highland, Rich, and 91
• Monitoring of Oak and Pacific based on crash data
• I-15 Reconstruction update from Mayor Carroll

The commission voted to approve the February 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions requiring a vote were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on street safety, I‑15 reconstruction, sidewalk projects, and community events.

• Approved February minutes (vote not recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings to consider adopting amendments to the city's Official Schedule of Use Districts, required public improvements for secondary water systems, and regulations for subdivision application submittal. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item for a finding of facts regarding an annexation and zone change for a property owned by Collin Hunter.

• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for annexation of Parcel RP0366401 and zone change of a portion of Parcel RP1310200 - Collin Hunter
• Public hearing: Adoption of amended Official Schedule of Use Districts (Title 11, Chapter 4A, Section 6)
• Public hearing: Adoption of amended Required Public Improvements for secondary water systems (Title 12, Chapter 5B, Section 2 O.)
• Public hearing: Adoption of amended regulations for subdivision application submittal (Title 11-5-3-4, 11-5-4-2, and 12-2-4-C3)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It then recommended and adopted the amended Official Schedule of Use Districts ordinance, the amended Required Public Improvements ordinance, and several amended zoning and subdivision regulations. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Official Schedule of Use Districts ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Required Public Improvements ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Title 11 Zoning Regulations (11‑5‑3‑4 & 11‑5‑4‑2) and Title 12 Subdivision Regulations (12‑2‑4‑C3) (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss updates to city zoning and subdivision regulations. Members will also review the process for creating a comprehensive plan and distribute the plan for review.

• Discussion of Amended Official Schedule of Use Districts (Title 11, Chapter 4A, Section 6)
• Review of Amended Required Public Improvements (Title 12, Chapter 5B, Section 2 O)
• Discussion of amended zoning regulations and subdivision application submittals
• AIC Training on the process for creating a Comprehensive Plan
• Distribution of the Comprehensive Plan for review

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to vote on several action items, including a service agreement for sewer improvements and a funding resolution. The body will also review alcohol license applications and a special event request.

• JUB Engineering Service Agreement for S Broadway Sewer Improvement
• C PACE Funding Resolution
• Alcohol License for Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
• Alcohol License for Teton House II
• Special Event Request for Auto Cross at the City RV Park

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payables, the March 4 minutes, and alcohol licenses for Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse and Teton House II. It also approved support for a City Cleanup Day on May 24, a special auto‑cross event at the RV Park on May 2‑4, a professional services agreement for the S Broadway sewer improvement, and Resolution 423 establishing a C‑PACE financing program for commercial energy and water projects. Motions to enter and later return from Executive Session were also carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda (payables, 3/4/2025 minutes, alcohol licenses) – all in favor
• Approved support for City Cleanup Day on May 24, 2025 – all in favor
• Approved Special Event at City RV Park, May 2‑4 2025 – all in favor
• Approved JUB Engineering professional services agreement for S Broadway Sewer Improvement – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 423 establishing C‑PACE financing program – all in favor
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session under Idaho Code 74‑206 – all in favor
• Approved motion to return to regular session – all in favor

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss updates on the Downtown and Riverview projects. The body is scheduled to take action on the FY2023-2024 audit, financial reports, and payables.

• FY2023-2024 Audit
• Financial Report
• Payables
• Twin Bridges Update
• Discussion regarding a new district

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, the FY 2023-2024 audit of financial statements, the April 2025 financial report, and the April 2025 payables, each by unanimous vote. The Twin Bridges project was noted to be out for bid on April 17, and a $400,000 annual budget was set for sewer pipe relining. Additional project discussions included the Wyndham Gardens hotel loan and the Riverside Plaza redevelopment concept.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Audit of Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 payables totaling $181,754.17 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an annexation by consent for parcel RP0366401 (approximately 5.0 acres) and a zone change for a portion of parcel RP1310200 to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1). The hearing will gather testimony for or against the action, and the commission will decide on the annexation and zone change.

• Annexation by consent for parcel RP0366401, owned by Cyril D and Katharina Woodland, located at 1924 Lawrence Ln.
• Zone change of a portion of parcel RP1310200 to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1).
• Public hearing scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers.
• Properties are within an enclave surrounded by city limits; city can provide services.
• Written testimony limited to 2 pages; oral remarks limited to 3 minutes.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It closed the public hearing on the annexation request. The commission recommended annexing parcel RP0366401 and zoning it Medium Density Residential 1, and also zoned the portion already inside city limits as Medium Density Residential 1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on annexation request (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of parcel RP0366401 and MDR1 zoning (unanimous)
• Zoned portion of parcel already within city limits as Medium Density Residential 1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a work meeting of the Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission for discussion only, with no votes scheduled. Members will review irrigation hardship policies, discuss requiring multiple copies in Titles 11 and 12, and cover administrative topics like commissioner training and the Addressing Committee. The only action item is approval of the February 25 meeting minutes.

• Review and discuss irrigation hardship policies
• Discussion on requiring multiple copies in Title 11 & 12
• Introduction of new Commissioner James Schnittgen
• AIC training on Intro to Comprehensive Planning
• Discussion of the Addressing Committee

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a work meeting with no formal decisions. They discussed potential changes to ordinances regarding irrigation hardship variances and multiple copies of plans, and reviewed the need for an addressing committee to fix street names for 911. No votes were taken on these items.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve February meeting minutes, review the financial report, and ratify a correction to February payables. Updates will be given on the Twin Bridges project and a new district discussion. The meeting will also include an executive session on litigation.

• Approval of February 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report and payables (action items)
• Ratify error on February payables
• Twin Bridges update (Riverview)
• New District discussion

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency met and approved the February minutes, March financials, a corrected February payables check, and March payables. They discussed creating new urban renewal districts (Yellowstone Highway and Teeples areas) and reviewed details of a potential hotel project loan, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Ratified corrected Zion's Bank bond interest check for $16,021.20 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 payables totaling $225,685.78 (unanimous)

City Council

The Blackfoot City Council will meet to decide several action items, including adoption of amended sign and daycare ordinances, a golf cart lease agreement, a Pendlebury Lane concept report, and board appointments. The consent agenda includes the transfer of Melina's Restaurant business and alcohol licenses to Raymundo Davila.

• Transfer of Melina's Restaurant business and alcohol licenses to Raymundo Davila
• FY2024 Audit Report presented by City Administrator/CFO
• Golf Cart Lease Agreement – Action Item
• Adoption of Amended Sign Ordinance Title 10, Chapter 6 – Action Item
• Adoption of Amended Daycare Ordinance (Title 11, Ch 6A, Sec 6B and definitions) – Action Item

The Blackfoot City Council adopted three ordinances: an amended Sign Ordinance (2264), an amended Daycare Ordinance (2265), and an ordinance changing the Planning and Zoning Commission membership from seven to between four and twelve members (2266). The council also approved the consent agenda, a golf cart lease agreement, two board appointments, and the Pendlebury Lane Concept Report.

• Adopted amended Sign Ordinance 2264 (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Daycare Ordinance 2265 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2266 changing Planning and Zoning Commission size to 4-12 members (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 4 minutes, payables, and Melina's Restaurant license transfer (unanimous)
• Approved golf cart lease agreement (unanimous)
• Confirmed James 'Jim' Schnittgen to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Roger Stott to Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (unanimous)
• Accepted Pendlebury Lane Concept Report (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission reviews old business including safety measures at Riverbend Elementary (15 MPH speed discussion), updates on vision impaired signal installations, and monitoring of intersections. New business includes lighting at Jensen's Grove and street maintenance at Highway 91 & Highland. No votes or binding decisions are recorded; items are discussed or pending updates.

• Discussion of 15 MPH speed limit at Riverbend Elementary
• Update on vision impaired signals: awaiting weather to install parts
• Letter to ITD regarding Highland, Rich & 91 intersection
• Monitoring of Cleveland/Horrocks and Judicial/Pendlebury intersections
• New business: lighting at Jensen's Grove and street maintenance at Highway 91 & Highland

The Transportation Commission approved a motion to recommend installing delineators on Walker St. to address left-turn violations, with installation planned once weather improves. Several other items were discussed and removed from the agenda, including school safety measures, vision-impaired signals, and intersection improvements. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved motion to recommend delineators on Walker St. (all approved)
• Removed vision impaired audio assisted signals from agenda
• Removed Cleveland/Horrocks intersection from agenda
• Removed Judicial/Pendlebury intersection from agenda
• Removed Jensen's Grove lighting from agenda
• Removed Highway 91 & Highland street maintenance from agenda
• Removed MVMS yellow curbing from agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider findings of fact for updated sign and childcare ordinances. A public hearing for the annexation of a 5.0-acre parcel has been postponed.

• Finding of Facts for Amended Sign Ordinance Title 10, Chapter 6
• Finding of Facts for Amended Ordinance Title 11, Chapter 6A (Childcare and Adult Daycare Requirements)
• Finding of Facts for Variance for Required Lot Sizes at 92 N Stout Ave
• Postponed public hearing for annexation of Parcel RP0366401 (1924 Lawrence Ln)

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on February 25, 2025, and approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. The only action item, the annexation of Parcel RP0366401 by Collin Hunter, was postponed. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation of Parcel RP0366401 (Collin Hunter)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss potential changes to regulations for mobile home parks, RV parks, and travel trailers. They will also discuss a name change for Wootton (aka Wooton/Wooten) Way and receive notification of upcoming address changes. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Review and discuss mobile home parks, RV parks, and travel trailers
• Discuss name change for Wootton aka Wooton aka Wooten Way
• Notify commissioners of upcoming address changes
• AIC Training: Intro to Comprehensive Planning
• Approval of January 28, 2025, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed mobile home parks, RV parks, and travel trailers, and asked staff to research neighboring city ordinances. They decided a public hearing is not needed to correct the spelling of Wootton Way, and notices will be sent before the correction. Upcoming address changes were also discussed.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Association of Idaho Cities training item
• Decided no public hearing needed for Wootton Way spelling correction; notices to be sent
• Discussed mobile home/RV/travel trailer regulations; staff to research other city ordinances
• Discussed upcoming address changes for similarly named streets

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review financial reports and payables. The agency is scheduled to discuss the creation of a new district and take action on paying off a Bingham County Note Payable.

• Action item to pay off Bingham County Note Payable
• Discussion regarding a New District
• Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of February Financial Report and Payables
• Update on Riverview-Twin Bridges

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved paying off the Bingham County Note Payable of $69,605.62 for the Riverview District. They also approved the February 2025 financial report and payables totaling $108,433.29. The Twin Bridges project bid is delayed about 3 weeks due to federal requirements, and the downtown revitalization contract is expected to be awarded within a week.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payoff of Bingham County Note Payable of $69,605.62 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 payables totaling $108,433.29 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will elect a president for 2025 and consider multiple action items including approving a professional services agreement with Keller Associates for Well #14 and accepting HK Contractors' bid for Downtown Revitalization Improvements. The mayor will announce council assignments and deliver the State of the City address. Consent agenda items include minutes, payables, and an airport hangar lease transfer to Mickey Fearn.

• Election of Council President for 2025
• Approval of Keller Associates Agreement for Well #14
• Approval of HK Contractors Bid for Downtown Revitalization Improvements
• Proclamation and Challenge for Loneliness Awareness Month
• Airport Hangar Lease Transfer – Mickey Fearn

The council approved a Keller Associates agreement for professional services to test a potential new City Well #14, and approved HK Contractors' bid for Downtown Revitalization improvements using BURA and Department of Commerce funds. Councilman Chris Jensen was re-elected Council President. The meeting also included a proclamation for Loneliness Awareness Month and the Mayor's State of the City report.

• Re-elected Chris Jensen as Council President (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 7, 2024 minutes, payables, and airport hangar lease transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Keller Associates agreement for Well #14 professional services (unanimous)
• Approved HK Contractors bid for Downtown Revitalization improvements (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: a variance for lot size at 92 N Stout Ave, adoption of an amended sign ordinance (Title 10, Chapter 6), and amendments to childcare and adult daycare requirements (Title 11). They will also consider consent agenda items including findings for parking variance for Walmart and a conditional use permit for a preschool. The commission will decide whether to recommend these changes to the City Council.

• Public hearing on variance for required lot sizes in HDR1 zone at 92 N Stout Ave – Andy Hasselbring
• Public hearing on adoption of amended Sign Ordinance Title 10, Chapter 6 – City of Blackfoot
• Public hearing on amended Childcare and Adult Daycare Requirements and definitions – City of Blackfoot
• Consent agenda: Finding of Facts for variance for parking spaces for Wal-Mart retail store
• Consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit for a preschool at 131 W Bridge St – Karen Robinson

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance from lot size requirements in the HDR1 zone to allow subdividing two single-family dwellings at 92 N Stout Ave. It also voted to recommend City Council approval of an amended sign ordinance and an amended child/adult daycare ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for lot size requirements at 92 N Stout Ave (all in favor)
• Recommended City Council approve amended Sign Ordinance (all in favor)
• Recommended City Council approve amended Child and Adult Daycare Ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission is discussing safety measures for Riverbend Elementary and vision-impaired signals. The body is reviewing pneumatic counter data for a speed camera at E. Bridge & E. Judicial and considering a snow plow vehicle removal ordinance.

• Barrier removal at Riverbend Elementary to allow two-car width
• Status update on Hawk Signals for vision impaired
• Pneumatic counter data review for speed camera at E. Bridge & E. Judicial
• Proposed motion to City Council to stripe the curb at Louella/Cedar (Point S)
• Proposed ordinance for moving vehicles off residential streets for snow plows

The Transportation Commission approved the November minutes and discussed several street safety items, including school safety, vision-impaired signals, and speed cameras. No formal votes were taken on new business; items were either removed from the agenda or referred for monitoring.

• Approved November minutes
• Removed speed cameras at E. Bridge & E. Judicial from agenda
• Removed bridge @ Birch and Maple from agenda
• Removed Parkway Village Parking Lot (Arby's) from agenda
• Referred Judicial/Pendlebury intersection issue to Scott Murphy for monitoring

Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Blackfoot's Planning & Zoning Commission regular work meeting for January 14, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss a new urban renewal district and hear an update on the Twin Bridges project. The board will also vote on approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes, December financial reports and payables, and January 2025 payables. An executive session is scheduled for litigation matters under Idaho Code.

• Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Twin Bridges Update (Riverview)
• New District Discussion
• December Financial Report and Payables (action items)
• January 2025 Payables (action item)

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency approved the December 2024 and January 2025 financial reports, as well as payables for both months. The Twin Bridges project bid is delayed due to a possible free restroom donation from Fish and Game, and the agency discussed new district boundaries before the Riverview district expires.

• Approved November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 and January 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 payables totaling $10,138.25 (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 payables totaling $38,858.86 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointments of a City Clerk and a City Administrator/CFO. The body will also discuss the purchase of water shares and a lease for the golf course café.

• Appointment of Julie Conan as City Clerk
• Appointment of Grahm Anderson as City Administrator/CFO
• Resolution for Golf Course Café Lease
• Purchase of water shares
• Airport hangar lease transfers for John Johnson and Zachary Canright

The Blackfoot City Council approved the purchase of water rights (Option 3) to secure future water supply, and appointed Julie Conan as City Clerk and Grahm Anderson as City Administrator/CFO. They also approved a lease for the golf course café with Bogey Café, LLC, and the consent agenda. No decisions were made on the fiber-to-home proposal, which was presented for discussion.

• Appointed Julie Conan as City Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Grahm Anderson as City Administrator/CFO (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 3, 2024 minutes, payables, and two airport hangar lease transfers (unanimous)
• Approved golf course café lease and Resolution No. 422 with Bogey Café, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of water rights Option 3 (108 acres, 8.6 gpm, priority dates 1953/1957/1979) (unanimous)