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Nampa public meetings in 2023

44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon May 1, 2023

City Council

Nampa announces new public meeting system and YouTube channel

The City of Nampa is transitioning to a new web portal for accessing agendas, minutes, and meeting documents. The update includes features for remote sign-ups to speak at meetings and a move to a dedicated YouTube channel for meeting streams.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

City Council

Nampa and Canyon County meet to discuss city impact expansion

The Nampa City Council and the Canyon County Board of Commissioners are holding a joint special meeting. The discussion focuses on the Nampa Area of City Impact Expansion Request.

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Thu Apr 13, 2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Nampa committee discusses snow removal enforcement and bike parking

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing updates to the 2023 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. The committee is also discussing enforcement of snow removal on business sidewalks and providing safe bicycle parking at polling locations.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends CWI expansion and Northshore Estates for approval

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended several annexation and rezoning requests to the City Council, including the College of Western Idaho expansion. The commission also approved conditional use permits for a duplex and an online firearm sales business.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

Arts & Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to select mural artist and establish new subcommittees

The Nampa Arts & Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the Lloyd Square Sculpture and CLG Grant Application. The commission also plans to select an artist for the Dewey Palace Hotel Mural and create two new subcommittees.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

Airport

Nampa Airport Commission reviews FY 24 draft budget and expansion plans

The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2024 draft budget and discuss the Skyline Aircraft Maintenance expansion plan. The meeting also includes updates on pavement rehabilitation and fencing grants.

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Wed Mar 29, 2023

Alcohol License Review Committee

Committee reviews updates to Nampa catering permit and license ordinance

The Alcohol Review Committee is meeting to review an updated draft of ordinances regarding catering permit restrictions and license denials, renewals, or revocations. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of 99-unit Brookhaven Subdivision

The Commission recommended approval of the Brookhaven Subdivision annexation and zoning. It also approved conditional use permits for a home-based firearms business and a nursing home. One annexation item was withdrawn and another was continued.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

Golf Commission

✓ Decided: Golf Commission approves youth golf scholarships for Kids in Action

The Commission approved a scholarship application for Kids in Action, allocating $500 to each course from the Pepsi Fund for equipment and expenses. Members also accepted financial, operations, and public relations reports. The review of the Golf Commission Policy was tabled.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: P&Z Commission recommends approval for mixed-use and religious developments

The Commission approved a mobile home caretaker residence and a subdivision final plat. It also recommended City Council approval for a mixed-use commercial project, a zoning change for a vape shop, and the annexation of land for a Buddhist monastery.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Airport

Nampa Airport Commission to approve multiple hangar land leases and waive first-refusal rights

The commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes waiving first-refusal rights and terminating leases for eight hangar lots, then issuing new standard land leases to various companies and individuals. They will also review a draft of airport development standards and the FY24 budget, and receive updates on pavement rehabilitation and fencing grants.

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✓ Decided: Airport Commission approves hangar lease changes and development standards

The Commission approved a consent agenda involving the termination of several hangar leases and the establishment of new land leases. The body also recommended the adoption of draft Airport Development Standards following a review of potential revisions.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Arts & Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to select mural artists, advance sculpture, and seek preservation grants

The Nampa Arts & Historic Preservation Commission will consider three action items: selecting up to three artists for the Dewey Palace Hotel mural, authorizing a notice to proceed for the Lloyd Square Sculpture, and applying for Canyon County historical preservation grants for neighborhood surveys. Reports on the Downtown Nampa App, a CLG grant application, and historic preservation plan goals will also be presented.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Nampa Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting cancelled

The February 9, 2023 meeting of the Nampa Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council approves multiple annexations and infrastructure contracts

The City Council approved several residential annexations and zoning changes, including a 12-unit townhome project on Midland Blvd. The council also authorized multiple engineering and construction contracts for road and water system upgrades. A request for reconsideration regarding the Northwest Village development was approved.

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Thu Mar 2, 2023

Board of Appraisers

Board to discuss irrigation rate equity and trash service dispute

The Board of Appraisers will discuss irrigation rate structure questions raised by a citizen, including differences between residential and non-residential rates and the two-tier system. They will also hear a dispute from a resident at 15339 N Shiko Way who wants to stop paying for trash service due to financial hardship. No water-right exclusion requests were received from irrigation districts.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appraisers approves assistance limit for trash service dispute

The Board decided that a resident at 15339 N. Shiko Way is limited to the senior discount and Nampa Shares and Cares fund for trash service assistance. The Board also discussed irrigation rate studies and the Nampa Shares and Cares fund, but took no formal action on those items.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: P&Z approves Karcher Ranch Residences and recommends city code updates

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a mixed-use development featuring 192 residential units and one commercial building. It also recommended the City Council approve a comprehensive text amendment to the city code regarding tree services, density requirements, and zoning districts.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council approves $5.69M golf course property purchase

The City Council authorized the purchase of approximately 498.93 acres of golf course property from the State of Idaho. The council also approved a new airport land lease fee and several zoning and annexation requests.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Nampa Development Corporation

✓ Decided: NDC approves downtown design funding and parking audit

The Nampa Development Corporation approved several funding requests for downtown design and art programs while denying others. The board also authorized the hiring of a contracted NDC Administrator and accepted the FY2022 audit report.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Golf Commission

✓ Decided: Golf Commission approves three youth golf scholarships

The Commission approved three applications for discounted youth golf scholarships funded by the Pepsi Fund. Members also accepted financial and operations reports for the Centennial and Ridgecrest courses.

Thu Feb 16, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council holds special meeting to review livability and legislative updates

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of presentations and discussions on various city initiatives and state legislation. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Thu Feb 16, 2023

Venue Management Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Venue Management Advisory Commission approves January meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on venue events, facility improvements, and the status of the RV Expansion project.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: P&Z Commission recommends several zoning changes and approves concrete plant permits

The Commission approved conditional use permits for two concrete batching and mixing plants. It also recommended City Council approval for three annexation and zoning requests and a city code text amendment regarding design review guidelines.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023

Arts & Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to recommend sculpture for Idaho Center and Cherry Lane roundabout

The Nampa Arts & Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending a sculpture for the Idaho Center and Cherry Lane roundabout, approve wording for the Lloyd Square sculpture, and approve a request for qualifications/proposals to replace the Dewey Palace Hotel mural. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes and staff reports on new commissioners, a public art process, and a CLG grant application.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends horse sculpture for Idaho Center and Cherry Lane roundabout

The commission recommended a running horse and foal sculpture design for a city roundabout. They also approved the procurement process for the Dewey Palace Hotel mural replacement and the word list for the Lloyd Square sculpture.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Airport

Airport Commission to review new land lease rates and fencing grant applications

The Nampa Airport Commission will consider consent agenda items including a grant application for fencing and several hangar sale/lease agreements. They will also receive updates on pavement rehabilitation and fencing projects, and preview a City Council presentation on new land lease rates.

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✓ Decided: Nampa Airport Commission approves hangar sales and fencing grant application

The Commission approved a consent agenda including two hangar sales and a grant application for airport fencing. Members also reviewed draft development standards and recommended a new lease rate structure for City Council adoption.

Thu Feb 9, 2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Committee to elect new chair, vice chair, secretary for 2023

The Nampa Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will elect new officers for 2023 and receive an update on ITD's Karcher Interchange design plans, which include bike lane and pedestrian crossing improvements. The committee will also discuss future updates to the Nampa Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and hear about COMPASS bike-ped counter locations.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council approves 19.98% increase in irrigation rates and hookup fees

The City Council approved a 19.98% increase for 2023 irrigation water hookup fees and irrigation rates. Council also adopted the State Highway 16 and Highway 20/26 Specific Area Plans and expanded the City's Area of Impact to the west. A proposal for the Northwest Village mixed-use development was denied.

Thu Feb 2, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council and NDC discuss urban renewal and meeting efficiency

The City Council and Nampa Development Corporation (NDC) held a joint meeting to review urban renewal projects and meeting procedures. No formal actions were taken on the proposed projects or agenda changes.

Thu Feb 2, 2023

Nampa Development Corporation

✓ Decided: No substantive actions taken at Nampa City Council and NDC joint meeting

The joint meeting consisted of discussions regarding the NDC Urban Renewal District and City Council meeting efficiency. No official actions or votes were taken on the proposed projects or agenda templates.

Fri Jan 27, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held executive session on real property and legal matters

The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss real property acquisition and legal options for pending or likely litigation. No public decisions or votes on ordinances were recorded.

Wed Jan 25, 2023

Alcohol License Review Committee

Committee to review incident reports and finalize catering permit ordinance

The Alcohol License Review Committee will consider approving November 2022 meeting minutes, review two incident reports for possible city ordinance or license violations, and discuss a final draft of ordinance updates to Nampa City Code sections on catering permit restrictions and license denials/revocations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends ordinance updates and penalizes two alcohol license holders

The Alcohol License Review Committee found Eskimo Hut and La Copa in violation of alcohol regulations. The committee also recommended that City Council adopt updates to city codes regarding catering permits and license revocations.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Golf Commission

✓ Decided: Golf Commission provides feedback on Parks & Recreation plan

No official decisions were made as the meeting lacked a quorum. Commissioners provided feedback to consultants regarding a long-term Parks & Recreation plan and the feasibility of adding new activities to public golf courses.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves used car lot and townhouse project

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a used auto sales business and recommended approval for a 25-unit townhouse subdivision. Two non-commercial kennel licenses were also approved, while a request for a mobile home caretaker residence was continued.

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Thu Jan 19, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council reviews draft mobile food vendor code

The City Council held a special meeting to review presentations on a proposed mobile food vendor license, design review guidelines, and water pipe replacement. No substantive votes were taken on the proposed codes or rate increases; the meeting consisted of discussions and staff presentations.

Thu Jan 19, 2023

Venue Management Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends reappointment of Curtis Homer and Sherri Boardman

The commission approved the December 15, 2022, meeting minutes and recommended the reappointment of Curtis Homer and Sherri Boardman, with Boardman to serve as Vice Chairman. Staff provided updates on venue bookings, a new security audit agreement, and ongoing work regarding the Amphitheater floor and RV expansion.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves $4.77M wastewater pipeline and $377K armored vehicle

The Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and intersection design services. Multiple land annexations and zoning changes were passed, and the Ustick Corridor Study was adopted. The Council also authorized opioid settlement agreements with pharmacies and manufacturers.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Golf Commission

✓ Decided: Nampa Golf Commission approves financial and operations reports

The Commission accepted the minutes from November 22, 2022, and approved the financial and operations reports for Centennial and Ridgecrest courses. Members discussed vole problems and irrigation damage at Ridgecrest and a planned interior refresh for the Centennial clubhouse.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Design Review Committee

✓ Decided: Design Review Committee approves Fresenius Medical Care building plans

The Committee approved architectural plans for a new dialysis center with specific glazing requirements. It also mandated architectural corrections for the Laguna Farms project due to non-compliance with approved plans. An extension was granted for Priority Electric.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Nampa Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Nampa Development Corporation approves FY2023 budget amendment

The board authorized the FY2023 budget amendment to account for lower-than-predicted tax increment revenue. The commission also approved funding for a mural rehabilitation and the latest financial reports.

Thu Jan 12, 2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on permanent bike-ped counter locations

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will vote on locations for permanent bike-pedestrian counters presented by COMPASS. The meeting also includes a 2022 year-in-review of projects like the Midland Corridor and Highway 16/20/26 plans, and a look ahead at 2023 planning areas. The committee will discuss what topics to focus on this year.

✓ Decided: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviews 2022 projects and 2023 goals

The committee reviewed public outreach for the Midland Corridor Project and the incorporation of bike routes into the SH-16 and Hwy 20/26 Specific Area Plans. Members identified potential locations for new permanent bike-ped counters funded by COMPASS. No new ordinances or contracts were approved.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of Northwest Village and Comprehensive Plan updates

The Commission recommended approval of the Northwest Village mixed-use development and several major Comprehensive Plan updates, including the Highway 16 and Highway 20/26 Specific Area Plans. It also approved a 6-plex development and a daycare expansion. Three subdivision final plats were approved via the consent agenda.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

Arts & Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to vote on updated Lloyd Square sculpture design

The Nampa Arts & Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving an updated design proposal for the Lloyd Square sculpture and nominate a new chair. They will also review minutes from the December 2022 meeting and receive staff reports on the Dewey Mural, Downtown Nampa App, and a CLG Grant application.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Lloyd Square Sculpture design and elects new leadership

The Commission approved a specific design for the Lloyd Square Sculpture featuring a rust red color and a 16-inch concrete pedestal. The body also appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair. Staff provided updates on a mural project, a downtown app, and a grant application for the Historic Nampa Neighborhood.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Airport

Nampa Airport Commission to elect 2023 chair, vote on lease rates

The Nampa Airport Commission will elect a chairman and vice-chairman for 2023, consider a recommendation on land lease rates and lease area definitions, and receive updates on the Farm Area Hangar RFP and the 2023 Airport Strategic Business Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of December 2022 minutes and two lease actions: waiving the first right of refusal and terminating a lease for Lot 2314 with Rocky Teton, LLC, and executing a new standard land lease for the same lot with Corey Barton. The commission will also hear an update on the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant for pavement rehabilitation (AIP-37) and anticipated fencing work (AIP-38).

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✓ Decided: Airport Commission maintains proposed land lease rate of $0.23 per sq ft

The Commission elected its 2023 leadership and approved a consent agenda including lease changes for lot 2314. Members also voted to maintain a previously proposed 'modified leasehold' rate of $0.23 per square foot for new storage hangar leases.

Thu Jan 5, 2023

Nampa Development Corporation

✓ Decided: No substantive actions taken at Nampa City Council and NDC joint meeting

The joint meeting consisted of discussions regarding the NDC Urban Renewal District and City Council meeting efficiency. No formal actions were taken on the proposed projects or agenda changes.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Nampa City Council approves airport business plan and several zoning changes

The Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Airport Strategic Business Plan and approved three annexation and zoning requests. Additionally, the Council authorized several infrastructure contracts and grants via a consent agenda.

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