Idaho Falls
Upcoming
City Council
The Idaho Falls City Council will hold a work and budget session. Key items include a review of major revisions to the city's alcohol ordinance, discussion of the 2026-2027 budget including property tax and multi-year obligations, and a strategic extension of utilities. The council will also review the CDBG 5-year plan and hold an executive session on pending litigation.
- Amend alcohol ordinance: combine 3 chapters, require server training, phase out catering permits, add revocation grounds
- Discuss 2026-2027 budget: property tax, forecasts, department priorities and projects
- Strategic extension of utilities by Idaho Falls Power and Public Works
- Review CAPERS for Community Development Block Grant (5-Year Plan)
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to annex and initially zone approximately 1.17 acres for mixed residential (R2). They will also consider final plats for multiple subdivisions including Alpine Ridge, Sparrow Hill, and Homes at the Falls.
- Public hearing: Annexation and initial zoning of 1.17 acres (ANX26-005) near W 33rd North, N 5th West, East River Lane, N Boulevard
- Final plat for Alpine Ridge Division No. 1 (PLT26-012) near E Anderson Street, N Boulevard, Stanley Street, N Holmes Avenue
- Final plat for Sparrow Hill Subdivision Second Amended (PLT26-013) lots 3-5 near Brookview Drive, Merlin Drive, Madison Avenue, Delaware Avenue
- Final plat for Homes at the Falls Lots 4 and 5 (PLT26-017) near Lincoln Road, Hollipark Drive, Hawthorne Street, Woodruff Circle
- Final plat for The Links at Fairway Estates Division No. 2 (PLT26-019) near Sage Lakes Boulevard, Cypress Creek, Sage Lakes Golf Course, N 5th East
Sister Cities
The Sister Cities Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and reimbursements, discuss updates from sister city associations, and plan future outreach activities.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of reimbursements
- Updates from Sister Cities Adult Association
- Updates from Sister Cities Youth Association
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War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee
The War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee will receive director and chair updates, hear committee reports, and vote on the War Bonnet 'Legend' and approve June 11 meeting minutes.
- Vote on War Bonnet 'Legend'
- Approval of June 11 meeting minutes
- Committee reports on tribal relations, military affairs, hospitality, marketing, facilities, security, youth rodeo, finance, livestock welfare
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing approximately 10.7 acres with Industrial and Manufacturing (I&M) zoning. Other items include approving a $114,967.50 sole-source SCADA upgrade for the wastewater plant, leasing water from Pocatello for $121,296.14, and waiving $40,595.17 in fees for the Fourth of July celebration. The council will also consider amendments to the police personnel manual and reject bids for South Tourist Park path lighting.
- Annexation of 10.7 acres for I&M zoning (public hearing)
- Sole-source SCADA upgrade for wastewater plant ($114,967.50)
- Water lease agreement with Pocatello ($121,296.14 for 2,069.9 acre-feet)
- Fourth of July fee waiver ($40,595.17)
- Amendments to police personnel manual (holiday cash-out increase to 80 hours)
City Council
The City Council will consider a comprehensive revision of the alcohol ordinance, combining three chapters into one, requiring server training, and adding grounds for license suspensions. They will also review the 2026-2027 airport budget and discuss traffic mobility, bike lanes, and speed limits. Additionally, they will discuss a declaration of intent to exchange real property at Sage Lakes Golf Course.
- Alcohol ordinance revision: combines chapters, mandates approved server training, adds suspension/revocation grounds
- Airport budget for FY 2026-2027: total revenues $61.7M, expenses $56.8M; capital projects include $28.4M terminal expansion in FY 27-28
- Discussion on traffic mobility, multi-modal, bike lanes, speed limits, and Safe Streets for All
- Declaration of intent to value and exchange real property at Sage Lakes Golf Course
Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency
The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency will discuss the FY2027 budget and audit update. They will also consider approval of minutes from May 21, 2026, and the June finance report. Proposed changes to the finance report and a director's report are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026
- Approval of June finance report and expenditures
- Proposed changes to finance report
- Discussion of FY2027 budget
- Audit update and legislative update (RAI)
War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee
The committee will hear updates from subcommittees on various aspects of the annual War Bonnet Round Up, including tribal relations, military affairs, hospitality, marketing, facilities, security, and finances. They will also consider approval of the previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of May 28 meeting minutes
- Director updates from P. Holm
- Committee reports on Tribal Relations, Military, Hospitality, Marketing, etc.
- Financial report from C. Price
- Call for future agenda items
The committee decided not to pay Korkow Rodeos an additional $1,500 to cover the new Wednesday slack date and will instead do without their services that day. They approved the May 28 meeting minutes. Other updates included plans for the National Anthem, billboard artwork, military segment, and security arrangements.
- Declined additional $1,500 payment to Korkow Rodeos for Wednesday slack, will do without their services (all in favor)
- Approved May 28 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Directed P. Holm to notify Korkow Rodeos of decision
- Decided to seek a sponsor for a large banner celebrating nation's 250th year
- Decided to change dry cleaners to D&L due to price increase