Gooding, Idaho

Regular City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council Budget Work Session

Urban Renewal Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council Budget Work Session

Regular City Council Meeting

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 740, which allows any property currently used as residential to be rebuilt if destroyed by fire or other destruction, addressing lender concerns over previous build-back letters. The council also approved several infrastructure payments, including $789,759 for the Gooding Lift Station Improvement Project and $38,217 for wastewater system improvements. Additionally, the council entered into an easement agreement with Helaman Bingham for use of a monitoring well, and approved four fireworks permits for the upcoming season.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 740 for single-family non-conforming use rebuilds (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Pay Application #8 for $789,759 for Gooding Lift Station (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #256012 for $38,217 for wastewater system improvements (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers Invoice #196519 for $58,415 for airport taxilane project (4-0)
• Approved 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the airport (4-0)
• Entered into easement agreement with Helaman Bingham for monitoring well use (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for Outlet, Big Mama's Boom Booms, Phantom, and TNT (4-0 each)
• Approved vacation leave cash-out for 60 hours for an employee (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council approved several action items including lease agreements for two hangars at the airport, authorization for a resident to remove 5,000 bricks from the tree and brush yard, and mailing postcards about the ITD Main Street Project at a cost not to exceed $3,000. A resident's concern about a school bus barn roadway was discussed but no action was taken, and the council agreed to consider a zoning amendment for taller fences between commercial and residential properties. An item regarding use of Monitoring Well #2 was tabled due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved MCM Diversified Hangar 5NE Lease Agreement (3-0)
• Approved High Range Aviation Hangar 6NE Lease Agreement (3-0)
• Authorized Earl Ray to utilize 5,000 bricks from tree and brush yard (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign ERP/RRA update (3-0)
• Authorized mailing postcards to residents regarding ITD Main Street Project, not to exceed $3,000 (3-0)
• Tabled Heleman Bingham's request to use Monitoring Well #2 until he is present
• Discussed but took no action on Kathleen Strout's concerns about ISDB bus barn roadway; council agreed to consider amending fence height ordinance

Urban Renewal Meeting

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Amended Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the 2026 Aerial Applicators Permit for Top Cat Ag Aviation and authorized use of the containment pad at Hangar W5 for the remainder of the year, both by 4-0 votes. The council also adopted time frames for contested hearings, approved several engineering invoices and reimbursements, and added an ordinance to vacate a portion of Oregon Street for the Helena Facility to the agenda.

• Approved 2026 Aerial Applicators Permit for Top Cat Ag Aviation (4-0)
• Approved use of containment pad at Hangar W5 for Top Cat Ag Aviation for remainder of year (4-0)
• Adopted time frames for contested hearings (4-0)
• Approved FAA 7460 for proposed hangar for Fish and Wildlife Services (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers RFR No. 3 for Grant AIP022 ($56,846.97) (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers RFR No. 3 for Grant AIP023 ($152,326.98) (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Pay Recommendation for Gentry Civil Corp Pay Application #5 ($156,246.62) (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable ($1,805,735.18) and April payroll ($174,469.60) (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Special Meeting

The Airport Advisory Commission voted 3-0 to recommend a 120-day temporary permit for Top Cat Ag, a new aerial application business, to use hangar W5 and its apron. The commission lacks approval authority and can only recommend to the City Council. Two commissioners recused themselves due to conflict of interest. Public comment raised concerns about location, safety, and lack of airport commercial standards.

• Recommended 120-day temporary permit for Top Cat Ag at hangar W5 (3-0)
• Commissioners Koyle and Thomas recused from discussion and vote
• Left evidence open for future consideration
• Heard public comments on location, safety, and liability concerns

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council approved several airport-related contracts and agreements, including an ITD grant, engineering pay applications, and a hangar apron construction estimate. They also approved a sewer agreement for 702 7th Ave W and a right-of-way negotiation with Helena. The council deferred action on an aerial applicator lease pending an Airport Advisory Board recommendation.

• Approved ITD Division of Aeronautics Grant Agreement for Project AIP022 and Resolution No. 311 (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers RFR #2 for AIP022 ($35,502.08) (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers RFR #2 for AIP023 ($95,131.54) (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers Pay Application No. 2 for Summit Construction ($96,822.38) (4-0)
• Approved Summit Construction estimate for hangar aprons connecting existing apron to new taxilane ($13,100) (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Change Order No. 4 for Wastewater Collection System (4-0)
• Approved Hayes Construction bid for sewer agreement at 702 7th Ave W ($8,704) (4-0)
• Authorized attorney to negotiate right-of-way agreement with Helena for a 16' x 70' enclosed structure (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The meeting included extensive public comments from ag aerial operators and hangar tenants about inconsistent rules for loading pads, chemical containment, and safety setbacks. No substantive decisions were made; the commission tabled a committee meeting on airport rules until October and received informational updates on construction and turbine repowering.

• Consent agenda approved (motion passed)
• Ad-hoc committee on airport rules tabled until October
• Taxiway/lane construction update received, on time with upgraded gravel base
• Proposed new aviation business pulled from agenda by applicant
• Turbine towers repowering discussed, no vote taken

Regular City Council Meeting - Revised

The council voted 4-0 to table an Aerial Applicators Permit and Containment Pad Lease for Top Cat Ag Aviation after hangar owners raised concerns about pesticide proximity, prop wash, and inconsistent standards. The council also approved multiple airport and infrastructure payments, adopted two ordinances, and repealed building fees in favor of the county fee schedule.

• Tabled Aerial Applicators Permit and Containment Pad Lease for W5 (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers Invoice #194666 for $16,638.71 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for Grant AIP022 ($80,578.49) and AIP023 ($215,915.91) (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate for Summit Construction for $307,599.36 (4-0)
• Approved ITD Division of Aeronautics Grant Agreement for AIP023 and Resolution No. 310 for $17,297.16 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Change Order No. 3 for $800,000 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 736 (Planned Unit Development) and Ordinance No. 737 (swimming pool licensing) (4-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution No. 309 repealing building fees and adopting Gooding County fee schedule (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission tabled approval of the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes to allow for corrections. The comprehensive plan yearly review was also tabled. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after five minutes.

• Tabled approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes for corrections
• Tabled comprehensive plan yearly review

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council approved a $46,417.41 invoice for the Phase II Wastewater System Improvement Project and tabled a tree removal request at 402 1st Ave East pending more information. The council also directed the city attorney to review a request to designate an apartment at 112 Main St. as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and approved a build-back letter for 909 Oregon Street. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0255263 for $46,417.41 for PH II Wastewater System Improvement Project (4-0)
• Tabled 402 1st Ave East tree removal until additional information is obtained
• Accepted $5,000 SMILES Grant from Frontier Community Resources for Christmas decorations (4-0)
• Directed city attorney to review request to designate apartment at 112 Main St. as an ADU
• Approved build-back letter for 909 Oregon Street (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Alcohol Licenses for Pocket Creamery, LLC and Lupita's Tesoro's Mexicanos (4-0 each)
• Adopted proclamations for National Senior Nutrition Program, Week of the Young Child, Fair Housing, and Resolution No. 307 supporting America250 (4-0 each)
• Rescinded approval of Change Order #3 and denied Change Order #4 for Collection System Pipeline Improvement until GCC notes are removed (4-0 each)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved the consent calendar including February meeting minutes, accounts payable of $796,713.89, payroll of $184,812.26, and building permits. They authorized sending a letter to property owner PJ Torres regarding tree removal at 402 1st Ave East to improve access for Helena's loading dock. Multiple engineering invoices and a city notification system quote were also approved.

• Approved consent calendar including Feb 17 minutes, $796,713.89 accounts payable, $184,812.26 payroll, and building permits (4-0)
• Authorized attorney to send letter to PJ Torres about tree removal at 402 1st Ave East (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers Invoice #193691 for $24,047.98 (4-0)
• Approved Frontier Community Resources Invoice #1729 for $15,000 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates recommendation for Gentry Civil Corp Pay App #3 for $121,999.06 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates recommendation for GSE Construction Pay App #7 for $66,619 (4-0)
• Approved BrightArrow Technologies quote for city notifications for $2,120 (4-0)
• Tabled bypass easement for Arkoosh Pivot

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission approved the January 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes and tabled the Comprehensive Plan Yearly Review to allow Commissioner Burg to obtain additional information from North Valley Academy. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after two minutes.

• Approved January 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes (motion by Bishop, second by Burg, passed)
• Tabled Comprehensive Plan Yearly Review (motion by Burg, second by Bishop, passed)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council approved a $188,000 amendment to the Keller Associates Phase II Collection System contract for full-time inspection services, and also approved two change orders for the Pipeline Improvement Project with no cost change. A new pool ordinance was tabled until the next meeting, and the Council agreed it should be non-criminal. A request from a 4th grade teacher to paint murals was discussed but no decision made; the teacher was directed to contact a property owner.

• Approved Keller Associates Phase II Collection System Contract Amendment #2 for $188,000 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates RFR #21 for Pipeline Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Pipeline Improvement Project Change Order #1 and #2 with no cost change (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 306 updating Personnel Policy (4-0)
• Tabled new pool ordinance until next meeting; agreed it shall be non-criminal
• Approved Consent Calendar including February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the January 2026 treasurer's report (ending fund balance $37,203.86) by unanimous 4-0 votes. Discussion on dissolving the URA was tabled pending attorney review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 2026 treasurer's report (4-0)
• Tabled dissolution of URA pending attorney review

Regular City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council approved adding a vacation leave cash-out option to the personnel policy, appointed Roman Garza to the Planning & Zoning Board, authorized a build-back letter for a home at 622 1st Ave East, and granted the Airport Manager authority to invoice self-fuelers. All votes were 4-0. No action was taken on SRO funding or the sewer/stormwater agreement.

• Approved adding vacation leave cash-out to personnel policy (4-0)
• Appointed Roman Garza to Planning & Zoning Board (4-0)
• Authorized build-back letter for 622 1st Ave East (4-0)
• Granted Airport Manager authority to invoice self-fuelers for fuel flowage fee (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoice #0254356 for $791.25 (4-0)
• Approved Zions Bank sign permit (4-0)
• Tabled SRO funding discussion; no motion made
• Approved consent calendar including Jan 5 meeting minutes (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 and December 18, 2025 regular meetings. No new business was presented. Under unfinished business, the Commission discussed updating the Comprehensive Plan to reflect recent commissioner changes and current year, and noted the housing section needs updating. Commissioner Burg will follow up with North Valley Academy for updated information. The meeting adjourned after about six minutes.

• Approved November 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan yearly review; no formal action taken