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Kimberly public meetings in 2021

24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly Council to appoint library trustee, swear in two officers

The Kimberly City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing Victoria Draper to the Library Board of Trustees, swearing in two new police officers, and approving minutes and accounts payable. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Victoria Draper to Library Board, swears in two officers

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Victoria Draper to the Kimberly Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term and swore in two new police officers, Emily Alvarez and Daisy Perez. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $61,311.04, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Nov 23, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to swear in Officer Joel Camacho and approve $63,899 in payments

The Kimberly City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing-in of Officer Joel Camacho by Mayor Davidson and Chief Perry. The council will also consider approving the consent calendar, which includes meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $63,899.33. No other substantive new business or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Kimberly council approves consent calendar with $63,899 in payments

The Kimberly City Council met on November 23, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included the November 9 meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $63,899.33. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda had no new business, ordinances, or unfinished business. The meeting included the swearing-in of Officer Joel Camacho and staff reports on police hiring, development projects, and the upcoming audit.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to consider land use changes and Centennial Subdivision plat

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land use and zoning amendments for the Kimberly Olsenside Estates Subdivision. The Council will also discuss final plat approval for the Centennial Subdivision PUD application.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 3 Emeralds rezone and Centennial Subdivision final plat

The City Council approved a comprehensive plan map amendment (Resolution 376) and a zoning map amendment (Ordinance 670) for the 3 Emeralds, LLC property, changing the land use designation from R-3 Residential to R-2 Limited Residential and the zoning from Agriculture to R-2 Residential. The council also approved the final plat for the Centennial Subdivision PUD, which includes 12 single-family lots, two multi-family lots, and a storm water retention area. All votes were 4-0 with Councilman Eisenhower absent. A public protest from Margo Branch regarding a property boundary dispute was noted but did not affect the decisions.

Tue Oct 26, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly Council to hear MPO update, approve $63,908 in bills

The Kimberly City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a police officer promotion, a discussion with the Metropolitan Planning Organization and ITD, and approval of consent calendar items. The consent calendar includes meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $63,908 across general, water, sewer, and library funds. No major ordinances or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves MPO membership with equal voting and Twin Falls location

The City Council approved joining the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as a smaller group with equal voting for members and supporting the low-cost location in Twin Falls. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $63,908.00, was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a police officer promotion and staff updates.

Tue Oct 12, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to consider salary increase and JUB payments

The Kimberly City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a department head salary increase per the adopted 2022 budget, and to approve final payments totaling $33,250 to JUB for engineering services, with DEQ reimbursement already received. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes and accounts payable, and a public hearing section with no specific items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 3% salary increase for department heads

The City Council approved a 3% cost-of-living salary increase for department heads, effective October 1, 2021, as per the adopted 2022 fiscal year budget. They also approved a final payment of $33,250 to JUB for engineering services, with reimbursement received from DEQ. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $40,718.95, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 28, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to consider appropriation of federal and state grant funds

The Council will hold a public hearing on amending Ordinance 664 to incorporate various new grant funds into the fiscal year 2021 budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a drinking water facility master plan and a potential DOJ grant.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2021 Drinking Water Facility Master Plan

The Council adopted the Drinking Water Facility Planning Study-Master Plan 2021, enacting applicable upgrades starting with 7 fire hydrants and other projects as funding allows. They also approved an amendment to Ordinance 664 appropriating additional funds including ARPA and COVID-19 Cares funding, and authorized the police chief to apply for a $150,000 no-match grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The meeting included a public hearing on the budget amendment and an executive session with no action taken.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider bank card provider, park fee waiver, waste contract renewal

The Kimberly City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including selecting D.L. Evans as the bank for city VISA cards, exempting a park reservation fee for a fundraiser, and renewing the Western Waste Services contract for three years with no rate increase. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves D.L. Evans as bank for city VISA cards

The City Council approved a motion to establish D.L. Evans as the bank to provide and process the Kimberly City VISA bank cards. The council also approved a park reservation fee exemption for a Synergy Brotherhood MC fundraiser for Voices Against Violence, and approved the consent calendar including minutes and accounts payable. A three-year contract renewal with Western Waste Services was approved with no rate increases.

Tue Aug 24, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council adopts $5.45M budget and new salaries for elected officials

The City Council is adopting the 2021-2022 annual budget with a total appropriation of $5,450,465.46. The meeting includes the adoption of Ordinance 667 for the budget, Ordinance 668 to establish salaries for elected officials, and Resolution 375 regarding $38,150 in forgone taxes. Routine items include approving minutes and accounts payable totaling $81,779.61.

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✓ Decided: Kimberly City Council adopts FY2022 budget, tax levy, salaries

The Council adopted the FY2021-2022 annual appropriation budget totaling $5,450,465.46, including a general fund tax levy of $1,380,851.00, via Ordinance No. 667. It also adopted Ordinance No. 668 establishing elected official salaries and Resolution No. 375 to collect $38,150 in forgone property taxes for a new police pickup. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

Tue Aug 10, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

✓ Decided: Council approves $5.45M tentative budget for FY 2021-2022

The City Council approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 totaling $5,450,465.46, which includes a general fund of $2,402,122.00 and funds for water, sewer, library, and forgone taxes. The council also approved a $79,918.00 police service contract with the City of Hansen, a $9,100.00 payment for the water facility plan, a $231,789.57 payment for the street chip seal project, and a memorandum of understanding for the ICAC task force. All votes were unanimous among the three present members (Tomlinson, Eisenhower, Richman), with Duncan absent.

Tue Jul 27, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider final plat for 69-lot Ballard's Subdivision Phase III

The Kimberly City Council will consider final plat approval for Phase III of Ballard's Subdivision, which would create 69 residential lots on about 23 acres north of Paintbrush Ave. The council will also discuss a Twin Falls County request to rezone about 27 acres at the NE corner of 3300 East and Hwy 30-Kimberly Rd from Agriculture to Commercial Gateway, and consider two mayoral appointments. The agenda includes routine consent items, including accounts payable totaling $94,583.76.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 69-lot Phase III Ballard's Subdivision final plat

The Kimberly City Council approved the final plat for Phase III of Ballard's Subdivision, creating 69 residential lots on about 23 acres north of Paintbrush Ave. They also approved a Twin Falls County rezone request for 27.01 acres at the NE corner of 3300 East and Hwy 30 from Agriculture to Commercial Gateway, and appointed Dave McKinlay to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Stephanie Snarr to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were 3-0 with Councilmember Richman absent.

Tue Jul 27, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly council to review 69-lot subdivision plat, county rezone

The Kimberly City Council is meeting to consider a final plat for a 69-lot residential subdivision, comment on a Twin Falls County rezone request near Highway 30, and make two appointments. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 69-lot Ballard's Subdivision final plat

The Kimberly City Council approved the final plat for Phase III of Ballard's Subdivision, creating 69 residential lots on about 23 acres north of Paintbrush Ave., with conditions. The council also approved a Twin Falls County rezone request for 27.01 acres at the NE Corner of 3300 East and Hwy 30 from Agriculture to Commercial Gateway, and appointed Dave McKinlay to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Stephanie Snarr to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were 3-0 with Councilmember Richman absent.

Tue Jul 13, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider emergency irrigation restrictions and well rehab

The Kimberly City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including rehabilitating Well #6, adopting an emergency irrigation watering schedule, approving a $47,638 payment for the GSE RV dump, and hiring a licensed water distribution operator. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine approvals and a possible executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water operator contract and irrigation rules

The City Council approved Resolution #373, authorizing a contract for a licensed independent contractor to serve as a secondary Class III drinking water distribution operator. It also approved Resolution #374, establishing irrigation conservation regulations with even/odd address watering schedules. The council moved forward on rehabilitating Well #6 and approved a $47,638 final payment for the GSE RV dump project.

Tue Jun 22, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to approve annual liquor licenses for seven Kimberly businesses

The Kimberly City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving annual beer, wine, and liquor licenses for seven local businesses. They will also review a payment request for a drinking water facility planning study and discuss an interdiction patrol grant and the American Rescue Funding Act. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 7 liquor licenses, engineer payment, drug grant

The Kimberly City Council approved all seven beer, wine, and liquor license applications for the 2021/2022 year, a $18,900 payment to JUB Engineers for a water facility study, and a $33,419.65 drug interdiction grant application. The amended agenda and consent calendar were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider Main Street closure for Good Neighbor Day event

The Kimberly City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss several action items, including a special event application for a street dance and barbeque, a park reservation fee exemption for Idaho Vipers soccer, and development impact fee processing with Rock Creek Fire District. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and an executive session.

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Tue May 25, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to consider animal code changes and street closures

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to animal control regulations and a petition for roadway abandonment in the Center Street Plaza Subdivision. The Council will also discuss a special event application for a street dance on Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts animal control ordinance and approves street dance

The Kimberly City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 666, amending animal control regulations for livestock, fowl, rabbits, and dogs. They also approved a special event application for the Kimberly Good Neighbor Day street dance, contingent on ordinance amendments for alcohol consumption on public property. The council approved the consent calendar and entered executive session, later declining a proposal from John Balling.

Tue May 11, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider constitutional rights resolution, RV dump payment, chip seal bid

The Kimberly City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution supporting constitutional rights, a progress report and payment request for the GSE RV dump, a chip seal bid award, and direction on using American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer capacity from Twin Falls. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a possible executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves constitutional rights resolution and multiple contracts

The Kimberly City Council approved Resolution No. 372 supporting constitutional rights, including the 2nd Amendment, despite some members noting it was redundant. They also approved a $31,129 payment to GSE for the RV dump project, a $233,664.57 chip seal bid to Kloepfer Inc., and directed staff to initiate discussions with Twin Falls on American Rescue Plan Act funding for sewer capacities. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $29,338.78, was approved unanimously.

Tue Apr 27, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to discuss portable speed monitor

The Kimberly City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 27, 2021. The main action item is a discussion on a portable vehicle speed monitor, with information to be provided by Chief Perry. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approving minutes and paying bills totaling $62,545.98.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $6,045 portable speed monitor purchase

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a portable vehicle speed monitor for $6,045, funded by the remaining CARES Act balance and Economic Development funds. The consent calendar, including meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $62,545.98, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included staff reports on various topics.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider 5-year lease with Safelink Internet and P&Z reappointment

The Kimberly City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including a five-year site lease agreement with Safelink Internet, the mayor's recommendation to reappoint a Planning and Zoning Commission member, and setting the date for the 2021-22 budget public hearing. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and paying accounts payable totaling $37,370.16.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Safelink site lease, P&Z reappointment, budget hearing date

The City Council approved a five-year site lease agreement with Safelink Internet, retroactive to October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025. They also reappointed Jeff Cooper to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a six-year term effective April 15, 2021. The council set the public hearing date for the 2021-22 annual appropriation budget for August 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $37,370.16, was approved.

Tue Mar 23, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to vote on new Planning & Zoning member and Heritage Farms Phase III plat

The Kimberly City Council will consider appointing a new Planning and Zoning Commission member to fill a vacated seat, effective March 25, 2021, for a six-year term. They will also review a request for final plat approval of Heritage Farms Phase III, a 40-lot single-family subdivision with common areas, located west of Stonegate and Bowden Terrace Subdivisions. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $60,192.15.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Ryan Baumann to Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Ryan Baumann to the Planning and Zoning Commission, filling a vacated seat, effective March 25, 2021, for a six-year term expiring in 2027. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including the March 9, 2021 minutes and accounts payable totaling $60,192.15. Additionally, the Council approved the final plat for Heritage Farms Phase III, a 40-lot single-family residential subdivision with 3 common lots, including conditions.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly Council to consider water lease and park fee exemption

The City Council will discuss leasing 200 shares of Twin Falls Canal Company stock to Darrell Funk Farms for the 2021-2022 seasons. The agenda also includes a request to exempt Idaho Vipers from $10,890.00 in park reservation fees for youth baseball.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 200-share water lease to Darrell Funk Farms for 2021-2022

The City Council approved a seasonal water share lease agreement, leasing 200 shares of Twin Falls Canal Company stock to Darrell Funk Farms for $100 per share for the 2021-2022 seasons, and adopted Resolution No. 371 authorizing the lease. The council also approved a $10,890 park reservation fee exemption for the Idaho Vipers youth baseball season per Ordinance #654. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $15,641.30, was approved. Council Member Duncan was absent.

Tue Feb 23, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Kimberly City Council to approve $84,790 in accounts payable and hold a public hearing

The City of Kimberly Council meets on February 23, 2021, to approve routine financial items and conduct a public hearing. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from February 9, 2021, and accounts payable totaling $84,790.16 across General, Water, Sewer, and Library funds. Specific details for the public hearing, new business, and ordinances are not listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $70,000 drinking water facility study to JUB Engineers

The City Council approved the consent calendar as amended, adding $27,221.56 to bills and claims. The Council also awarded a professional engineering service agreement to JUB Engineers for the 2021 Drinking Water Facility Study, with a project amount not to exceed $70,000 and a completion date of September 17, 2021. The project is partially funded by a DEQ grant not to exceed $35,000. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and staff reports.

Tue Feb 9, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to buy air compressor, award sewer upgrade bid

The Kimberly City Council will consider purchasing a diesel air compressor using COVID-19 relief funds and awarding a bid for sewer line upgrades at the RV dump station. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and accounts payable totaling $43,751.64, plus an officer of the year award presentation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $14,150 air compressor and $76,793 sewer upgrades

The Kimberly City Council approved the purchase of a 110-cfm diesel air compressor for $14,150 from Barry Equipment, funded by COVID-19 Cares funds. They also awarded a $76,793 bid to GSC Construction for RV dump station and main sewer line upgrades, and approved a $3,090 survey contract with EHM Engineers. A 5-year lease with Sani-Star for a kiosk at the RV dump was approved, subject to legal counsel approval. All votes were unanimous among present members.

Tue Jan 26, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to act on audit, RV dump station survey, water plan, stop signs, police items

The Kimberly City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the 2019-2020 audit, awarding contracts for land surveying and engineering services, and discussing stop signs, firearm optics, and a new police policy manual. The agenda is otherwise routine, with a consent calendar for minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2019-2020 audit, contracts, stop signs, and police manual

The Kimberly City Council unanimously approved the annual 2019-2020 audit, awarded contracts for land surveying (E.H.M. Engineers) and engineering services (J.U.B. Engineers) for water facility planning, and approved installing stop signs at Monroe and Spruce. They also approved spending $4,215.91 in Cares funds for firearm optics and switched police policy manuals to the Law Enforcement Policy Center. The consent calendar, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $144,493.95, was approved.

Tue Jan 12, 2021

City Council Meeting Agenda

Council to consider $3,499 grant for East End Providers, stop signs, and more

The Kimberly City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a $3,499 grant application for East End Providers, a coronavirus relief fund reimbursement, a fire arm simulator purchase, and stop signs at Pine and Monroe West. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes and accounts payable totaling $20,526.82.

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