Pocatello public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council met to discuss and receive staff clarifications on items listed for the December 15, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No substantive decisions were made during this session.
City Council
The City Council approved a minimum revenue guarantee for daily flights between Pocatello and Salt Lake City. The Council also authorized a land exchange at Riverside Drive and Aspen Lane and approved several board appointments.
- Approved minimum revenue guarantee up to $1,010,000 for 2023 SkyWest Airlines service (6-0)
- Approved land exchange of 1.4 acres at Riverside Drive and Aspen Lane (6-0)
- Approved $1,452,479.86 in material claims for Nov 26 to Dec 10, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved 2022 Road and Street Financial Report (6-0)
- Confirmed reappointment of Heather Disselkoen to CDBG Advisory Committee (6-0)
- Confirmed reappointments of Richard Layman and Richard Nelson to Construction Board of Appeals and Review (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of DJ Mills to Golf Advisory Committee (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Jeff Hough to Pocatello Development Authority (6-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission and staff met to discuss and clarify items on the December 14, 2022, agenda. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve text amendments to Title 17: Zoning Regulations. The commission found the amendments comply with the Comprehensive Plan and Pocatello City Code. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting.
- Recommended approval of Title 17: Zoning Regulations text amendments (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 9, 2022 (7-0)
City Council
The City Council convened a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session was used to discuss legal ramifications and options regarding pending or imminent litigation.
- Approved motion to convene into Executive Session (6-0)
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner denied a request from Grocery Outlet to increase the sign allowance for its location at 1732 Hurley Dr. The request sought to install two internal lit signs that would have exceeded the front sign allowance by 43% and the rear allowance by 126%.
- Denied sign exception for 8’x27’ front sign and 7’x24” rear sign
City Council
City Council voted to direct staff to prepare an agreement with Portneuf Health Trust for a $1.25 million expansion of the Community Recreation Center. The Council also received updates on economic development and the Comprehensive Plan 2040.
- Directed staff to prepare agreement with Portneuf Health Trust for Community Recreation Center expansion and upgrades (6-0)
City Council
The City Council met to discuss items listed on the December 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. Staff provided clarifications on agenda item information. No substantive decisions were made.
City Council
The City Council approved several federal and state grant applications for transit and historic preservation. They also adopted updated CDBG policies, approved ARPA premium pay for eligible employees, and passed an ordinance for property rezoning.
- Approved material claims from Nov 13 to Nov 25, 2022, totaling $1,800,878.50
- Approved $1,000 grant application to League of Idaho Cities for fentanyl awareness
- Approved 2023 Transit Program of Projects including five federal grants
- Authorized $18,000 grant application to Idaho State Historic Preservation Office
- Adopted amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) policies and procedures
- Approved COVID-19 ARPA premium pay of $50 per month for eligible employees
- Passed Ordinance 3114 rezoning 700 block of Hospital Way from RL to RCP
City Council
The City Council and Mayor collectively identified and prioritized long-term goals for the city. These goals were categorized by those the city is primarily responsible for, those requiring partnerships, and those requiring advocacy.
- Identified 14 primary city-led goals including water safety, aquifer protection, and concrete channel removal from the Portneuf River
- Identified partnership goals including electric charging stations and airport development
- Identified advocacy goals including business development, sports tourism, and ISU community growth
City Council
The City Council and Mayor identified and ranked 18 short-term goals to be initiated or progressed within the next year. Goals were ranked based on their alignment with the City Mission Statement.
- Identified and ranked 18 short-term goals
- Ranked 'Branding plan for economic development' and 'Pickleball courts, aquatic park slide, and skate park' as top priorities (1)
City Council
The City Council met for a clarification session regarding items on the November 17, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. Staff provided information to council members. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.
City Council
The City Council approved several land use requests, including a rezoning on Hospital Way and two plat approvals. The council also authorized significant expenditures for water department materials, a street sweeper, and a high-resolution camera system for water pollution control.
- Approved rezoning of 8.75 acres at 700 block of Hospital Way from RL to RCP
- Approved short plat for Portneuf Views (3.09 acres into 4 lots)
- Approved final plat for Elevation 5000 Division 1 (6.47 acres into 24 townhome lots)
- Upheld denial of billboard permit for Frank Nuding (4-2)
- Approved $196,567.21 purchase of IBAK PANORAMO 2-4K Camera System from SWS Equipment, LLC
- Awarded $691,638.15 in water materials bids to Core & Main and Ferguson
- Approved $318,378.00 purchase of 2023 Elgin RegenX Street Sweeper
- Passed Ordinance 3113 vacating 2.36 acres of right-of-way at east end of Elm and Lander Streets
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss the allocation of $10,700,496 in ARPA funds and received updates from city departments. The only formal action taken was a directive to staff to determine the total cost of a premium pay proposal for police and fire personnel.
- Directed staff to determine total cost for police and fire premium pay proposal (6-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from July 13, August 10, and October 12, 2022. Members also received training on practices and procedures from Planning and Development Services Staff.
- Approved meeting minutes from July 13, August 10, and October 12, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council met to discuss and receive staff clarifications on items listed for the November 3, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. No substantive decisions were made during this session.
City Council
The Council approved a contract zoning map amendment to rezone land from Residential Low to Residential-Commercial-Professional for a mixed-use development. Other key actions included approving two residential subdivisions and the purchase of community development software.
- Approved rezoning of 8.75 acres at 700 Block of Hospital Way to RCP with density and height limits (3-1)
- Approved short plat for Dioptra LLC to subdivide 3.09 acres into four lots (5-0)
- Approved final plat for B Street Investments, LLC to subdivide 6.47 acres into 25 lots (5-0)
- Approved $207,135 purchase of community development software from Central Square Technologies, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $144,100 Task Order #4 for Well #22 Replacement with Keller Associates (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement with East Idaho BMX for 4.53 acres at $1,585.50 annually (5-0)
- Approved lease amendment for Pocatello TMX to remove 1.79 acres from leased premises (5-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Gene Hill as City Treasurer (5-0)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for neon-style signage and window skins at 120 N. Arthur Avenue. It also voted to apply for an $18,000 Certified Local Government grant to update the Historic Preservation Plan.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage and window skins at 120 N. Arthur Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved application for $18,000 CLG grant to update the Historic Preservation Plan (Unanimous)