Pocatello public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will consider a series of action items, including approval of a $1,433,303 contract for the Hiline Road Improvement Phase 1 project at the El Rancho Intersection. Other items include a rezoning of 203 Warren Avenue, a real‑property exchange of 2.62 acres west of the airport, a short‑plat subdivision of 8.08 acres on Pocatello Creek Road, and the adoption of grant applications for rural transit and capital funding.

• Rezone 203 Warren Avenue from RMS to RCP
• Approve real‑property exchange of 2.62 acres west of the Pocatello Regional Airport for 1.51 acres of T‑Ville AG property
• Approve short‑plat application to subdivide 8.08 acres at approximately 1665 Pocatello Creek Road into three lots
• Approve Rural Grant 5311 ($2,528,798) and 5339 ($802,000) for public transit funding
• Approve $1,433,303 contract with Knife River Corporation for Hiline Road Improvement Phase 1 – El Rancho Intersection and Signal Improvement

The council approved the consent agenda items, including material claims of $2,585,822.03, the Treasurer’s Report of $107,887,287, several advisory‑committee appointments, the rezoning of 203 Warren Avenue, fire‑department civil‑service rule changes, and the 2025 road and street financial report. Council members accepted the certified election canvass results for the November 4, 2025 general election and the December 2, 2025 mayoral runoff. A motion to overturn the police department’s denial of a taxicab business and employee license for resident James Palmer failed, with a 3‑3 tie broken by Mayor Blad voting against the motion. No other substantive actions were taken on the proposed FY‑26 budget amendments or the airport property exchange.

• Approved material claims $2,585,822.03 (consent agenda)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report $107,887,287 (consent agenda)
• Confirmed appointments to Golf Advisory Committee, Human Relations Advisory Committee, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (consent agenda)
• Approved rezoning of 203 Warren Avenue from RMS to RCP (consent agenda)
• Approved amendments to Pocatello Fire Department civil service rules (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 Road and Street Financial Report (consent agenda)
• Accepted election canvass results for Nov 4 2025 general election and Dec 2 2025 mayoral runoff (consent agenda)
• Rejected taxicab business and employee license for James Palmer (motion failed 3‑3; Mayor Blad voted opposition)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a clarification meeting to discuss items on the December 18, 2025 regular meeting agenda. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Discussion to clarify items on the December 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda
• Roll call
• Adjournment

Mayor Brian Blad called the City Council Clarification meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen. The council discussed items from the regular council agenda, with staff providing clarification. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m. with no formal actions taken.

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for School District #25. The district proposes to replace an existing electronic message board with a larger one at Syringa Elementary School.

• Conditional Use Permit FILE CUP25-0006 for a 24.7sf Electronic Message Center at 388 E Griffith Road
• Proposed sign curfew: no illumination between 9:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

The Hearing Examiner approved the conditional use permit application to replace the existing electronic messaging center with a larger one on the east wall of Syringa Elementary. Approval is subject to compliance with city sign code, including a curfew that prohibits illumination between 9:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. No written comments were received from the public before or during the hearing held on December 11, 2025.

• Approved conditional use permit for larger Electronic Messaging Center at Syringa Elementary, with curfew condition (no illumination 9:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.)

City Council

The City Council will hear an update from the Portneuf Valley Development Corporation. Council members will be presented with proposed December FY 2026 budget amendments for a public hearing scheduled for December 18, 2025. Staff will discuss updates to purchasing and personnel policies, ARPA fund reallocation, a remodel of the Public Works building at 2405 Garrett Way, and a proposed amendment to the Fire Department civil service rules. The meeting also includes advisory board updates.

• Proposed December FY 2026 budget amendments (public hearing Dec 18 2025)
• Purchasing policy update to align with Idaho State Purchasing Code
• ARPA fund reallocation discussion due to finance software cancellation
• Discussion of remodel for Public Works building at 2405 Garrett Way
• Proposed amendment to Pocatello Fire Department civil service rules

The City Council discussed the $217,860 of unspent ARPA funds remaining after the finance software contract was terminated. Staff recommended using the money for engineering and construction expenses on the Hiline project, and Council members agreed this was the preferred option. No formal vote tally was recorded. All other agenda items were informational or deferred to future meetings.

• Reallocate $217,860 ARPA funds to Hiline engineering and construction expenses (agreement)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled two regular meetings for December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. were canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business items. The commission will reconvene on January 14, 2026 at the same times.

Fire Union

The Pocatello Fire Union will meet to hold discussions regarding negotiations for the International Association of Firefighters, Pocatello Firefighters Local #187.

• Negotiations for International Association of Firefighters, Pocatello Firefighters Local #187

The parties agreed to accept the staffing‑related provisions in UC‑2 (lines 14‑21) and to reject the travel‑compensation and payroll‑processing changes (lines 22‑27 and 34‑45). The Union also declined the City’s offer to administer its Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account. Shift‑change language was clarified and initialed by Union representatives.

• Accepted lines 14‑21 of UC‑2 (staffing) in CC‑1
• Rejected lines 22‑27 of UC‑2 (travel compensation) in CC‑1
• Rejected lines 34‑45 of UC‑2 (payroll processing changes) in CC‑1
• Union declined City’s offer to administer the Union’s HRA account
• Shift‑change proposal (UC‑3) clarified and initialed by Union

Fire Union

The Pocatello Fire Union meeting on Dec 5, 2025 will include a discussion of negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters, Local #187. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and will be live‑streamed.

• Discussion of negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters, Local #187

The meeting opened at 9:30 a.m. and participants discussed an MOU on staffing levels, payroll processing changes, and health‑reimbursement contributions. The City stated it does not intend layoffs and will give at least 90 days notice for any payroll‑date changes. No formal approvals, votes, or binding agreements were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the December 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. This is a procedural meeting focused on agenda clarification.

The council met to clarify agenda items from the regular meeting. No motions were voted on or actions approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes approval, material claims, and reappointments to several boards and commissions. Action items include a short‑plat approval for the Titan Center right‑of‑way subdivision, a public hearing on rezoning 203 Warren Avenue, and multiple contracts and agreements related to the airport, wildfire fuels mitigation, and water infrastructure. The council will also adopt a lease agreement with ZR2 LLC for approximately 12 acres of airport land at $30,000 per year for 30 years.

• Approve lease agreement with ZR2 LLC for ~12 acres of airport property; 30‑year term at $30,000 per year (subject to CPI adjustments).
• Public hearing on rezoning 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single‑Family to Residential Commercial Professional for Treehouse Daycare.
• Approve amendment to Ardurra services fee, increasing from $77,148.40 to $92,125.47 for a snow‑removal loader, funded 93.75% by FAA grant and 6.25% by PFC funds.
• Approve Task Order #3 with Consor Engineering for $823,018 to complete final design of the Indian Hills Force Main project.
• Approve contract with Staton Forestry for $209,401.50 to implement the Wildfire Fuels Mitigation Project on the Pocatello West Bench.

The Pocatello City Council approved the material claims payment of $847,380.83, reappointed several board members, and confirmed Rich Morgan as chief financial officer. It also approved a short plat for the Titan Center subdivision, rezoned 203 Warren Avenue, and adopted an MOU for pool inspections. The council rescinded a prior airport lease and approved a new 12‑acre lease with ZR2 LLC, and increased Ardurra’s contract fee for snow‑removal equipment.

• Approved Material Claims $847,380.83 (6-0)
• Reappointed Robert Jensen to Construction Board of Appeals (term 12/31/25‑12/31/27) (6-0)
• Approved short plat for Titan Center Right‑of‑Way Subdivision (1.47 acres) (6-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Rich Morgan as CFO/City Treasurer (effective 12/8/25) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 203 Warren Avenue to Residential Commercial Professional (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Southeast Idaho Public Health for city pool inspections (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with ZR2 LLC for ~12 acres, 30‑year term at $30,000/yr (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Ardurra work order, raising fee to $92,125.47 (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review preservation projects, including identifying business locations for public meetings and school presentations. Members will also receive training from Jim Anglesey.

• Discussion of community engagement and outreach locations
• Updates on historic plaques
• Updates on Brady Chapel
• Commission training provided by Jim Anglesey

The commission approved the November 5, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed plans for community outreach, historic plaque funding, and upcoming training, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.

• Approved November 5 HPC meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for discussing personnel hiring, evaluations, and labor contract matters. The meeting will adjourn immediately after the session.

• Executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent
• Executive session to consider evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints regarding a public officer, employee, staff member, individual agent, or public school student
• Executive session to consider labor contract matters

Mayor Brian Blad called the special meeting. Council member Rick Cheatum moved, and Dakota Bates seconded, a motion to enter Executive Session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(a,b,j). All six council members present voted in favor. The meeting then proceeded in Executive Session and was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Entered Executive Session (6‑0)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a clarification meeting to review items listed on the November 20, 2025 regular council agenda. The meeting includes a roll call, a discussion to clarify those agenda items, and an adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Roll Call
• Discussion to clarify items listed on the November 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda
• Adjourn

Mayor Brian Blad called the City Council Clarification meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen; Corey Mangum was excused. The council discussed items from the November 20, 2025 regular meeting agenda for clarification. The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. with no formal actions taken.

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, material claims, the treasurer’s report, final plat approval for Trail Creek Estates Division 5, and the police retirement board election results. A public hearing will be held on the South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan, with a possible resolution to adopt an intergovernmental agreement with Bannock County. Several action items will be voted on, including a $151,213 FAA grant application, a $2,500 America250 grant, and a $1,360,192 contract for the Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project funded by a $1,755,000 EPA grant.

• Final plat approval for Trail Creek Estates Division 5: subdivision of ~7.93 acres into 14 lots
• Public hearing on the South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan and possible intergovernmental agreement
• FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant application for $151,213 and related work order for $154,171.91
• Approval of $1,360,192 contract with Idaho Site Works for the Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project (federal EPA funding $1,755,000)
• Declaration of surplus for a 2.62‑acre city‑owned parcel west of the airport for exchange with T‑Ville AG

The council adopted the consent agenda, including approval of material claims, the Treasurer's Report, and a subdivision of Trail Creek Estates. It also approved an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Bannock County, a short plat for 669 West Quinn Road, an FAA airport grant and work order, a $2,500 America250 grant, and a lease for a Quadient postage machine.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $1,558,283.53 material claims, $109,524,997.08 Treasurer's Report, Trail Creek Estates subdivision) – voted in favor by Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen
• Approved Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Bannock County (resolution 2025-42) – voted in favor by Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen
• Approved short plat application for 669 West Quinn Road to create two lots – voted in favor by Nichols, Leeuwrik, Bates, Cheatum, Mangum, Paulsen
• Approved FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant application ($151,213) and work order with Ardurra ($154,171.91) – voted in favor by Cheatum, Paulsen, Bates, Leeuwrik, Mangum, Nichols
• Approved America250 in Idaho grant application ($2,500) and related resolution – voted in favor by Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen
• Approved lease agreement with Quadient for postage machine equipment in City Hall – voted in favor by Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Bates, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on variance file VAR25-0006 submitted by Andrew Matkin for a north‑side setback and size change of an accessory structure at 165 Rosewood Avenue. Staff report states the proposal does not comply with City Code Section 17.02.160. The examiner may recommend approval or denial of the variance. No written public comments were received before the hearing.

• Public hearing on variance VAR25-0006 for accessory building at 165 Rosewood Ave
• Applicant requests reduction of side setback, size, and landscaping standards
• Staff finds request non‑compliant with City Code 17.02.160
• Possible motions: recommend approval or recommend denial of the variance
• No written public comments received prior to hearing

The Hearing Examiner reviewed a variance request for a detached structure at 165 Rosewood Avenue and found it non‑compliant with City Code §17.02.160, resulting in a denial. No permit record existed for the shop, and all public comments received were opposed to the variance. The decision may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen days.

• Denied variance for detached structure setback, size, and landscaping (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will discuss four action items, including a request to form a Local Improvement District for water infrastructure at Cedar Hills Condominiums and a proposal to implement new budgeting software. The Council will also receive feedback on a potential fire department property purchase and a community garden proposal.

• Community garden proposal discussion
• Local Improvement District request for Cedar Hills Condominiums water main
• OpenGov budgeting and grant management software proposal
• Potential fire department property purchase discussion

The November 13 work session included discussion of a community garden proposal, a local improvement district request for Cedar Hills Condominiums, a fire department property purchase, and an OpenGov budgeting and grant‑management software proposal. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded on any of these items. The meeting was adjourned at 11:51 a.m.

• Meeting adjourned (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a clarification meeting to discuss items on its November 12, 2025 agenda. The meeting includes a training session for commission members provided by Planning Manager Becky Babb. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and member education.

• Agenda clarification discussion for November 12, 2025 items
• Commission member training on P&Z matters by Planning Manager Becky Babb

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM in the Council Chambers. Members present were Jessica Buckley, Benjamin Gomez, Adam Geyer, Ronda McHargue, Annie Mendoza, Richard Phillips, and Desirea Valladolid; staff present were Becky Babb, Matthew Lewis, Aceline McCulla, and Merril Quayle. The commission discussed agenda items, received zoning and land‑use training from Planning Manager Becky Babb, and adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and hold two quasi‑judicial public hearings. One hearing considers a preliminary plat to re‑plat about 0.40 acres near 1737 N. Harrison Avenue into four townhome lots and a 3‑unit apartment (Corner Cove Townhouses) by House Buyers 208 LLC. The other hearing reviews a map amendment to rezone 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single‑Family to Residential Commercial Professional in line with the Future Land Use Map. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Approve October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Preliminary plat (File PP25-0008) for Corner Cove Townhouses near 1737 N. Harrison Ave
• Public hearing: Map amendment (File MA25-0004) to rezone 203 Warren Ave to Residential Commercial Professional

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 8 meeting unanimously. It approved the preliminary plat for the Corner Cove Townhouses subdivision, authorizing the chair to sign the Findings of Fact and Decision. It also approved the recommendation to rezone 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single-Family to Residential/Commercial/Professional, authorizing the chair to sign the Findings of Fact and Recommendation.

• Approved October 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat PP25-0008 for Corner Cove Townhouses (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to rezone 203 Warren Avenue to Residential/Commercial/Professional (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several action items, including approval of a $432,900 professional service agreement for a Water System Facility Plan Update. Other items include a final plat application for the Trail Creek Estates townhome development, a decision on the Simplot River Access Trailhead grant and donation, and lease agreements for the Pocatello Airport. The council will also approve a background check service agreement with VerifiedFirst and adopt various procedural items.

• Approve final plat application to subdivide approximately 7.93 acres into 14 lots for a townhome development west of Balboa Road and Champlaine Street (Trail Creek Estates Division 5).
• Reject the 2026 IDPR RTP grant for the Simplot River Access Trailhead and accept a Simplot donation to cover remaining project costs.
• Approve Professional Service Agreement with Keller Associates for Water System Facility Plan Update, amount $432,900.
• Approve end‑user agreement with VerifiedFirst for background check services.
• Approve airport lease agreements: $324.20/month for Bowman/Smith hangar, $77.45/month for Civil Air Patrol hangar, $1,377.70/year for Bob Howard Larson Trust property, $1,299.46/year for Butch and Ashley McDougall property, and $1,447.39/year for Hannah Warner property.

The council approved the $2,607,320.73 material claims, approved a final plat for a 7.93‑acre, 14‑lot townhome development, rejected a state grant while accepting a Simplot donation, and approved several service agreements and airport lease contracts. All motions passed with votes in favor from six members and no recorded opposition.

• Approved $2,607,320.73 material claims (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 7.93‑acre, 14‑lot townhome development (unanimous)
• Rejected acceptance of 2026 IDPR RTP grant and accepted Simplot donation (unanimous)
• Approved $432,900 water system facility plan update contract with Keller Associates (unanimous)
• Approved VerifiedFirst background check user agreement (unanimous)
• Approved airport lease agreements and resolutions 2025‑37 to 2025‑41 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and clarify items listed on the November 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

The council met for a clarification session. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider waiving the oral reading and approving the October 1 meeting minutes. Members will discuss ongoing preservation projects, including community outreach, historic plaques for about 75 buildings, and the Brady Chapel opening for Veteran’s Day. A presentation by Jerry Myers will cover how homeowners can note integrity and identify characteristics to preserve historic residential homes. The meeting will also include commission training provided by Jim Anglesey.

• Approve October 1, 2025 meeting minutes without oral reading
• Jerry Myers presentation on noting integrity and preserving historic homes
• Discussion of preservation projects: community outreach, historic plaques (≈75 buildings), Brady Chapel Veteran’s Day event
• Commission training session by Jim Anglesey

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The commission also moved the planned HPC training to the December 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 HPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed commission training to December 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a roll call and then move into an executive session under Idaho Code 74 -206(1)(b). In that session they will consider the evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, individual agent, or public school student. No final action or decision will be taken; the meeting will adjourn after the executive session.

• Roll call of council members
• Convene into executive session per Idaho Code 74 -206(1)(b)
• Discuss evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against public officers or employees
• No final action will be taken in the executive session
• Meeting adjourns immediately after exiting the executive session

Council members voted to convene an Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplinary matters. The motion was made by Councilmember Hayden Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Dakota Bates, and all five voting members (Paulsen, Bates, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Nichols) voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved convening Executive Session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a land exchange near 841 West Bridger Street and spending priorities for the CDBG PY2026 Annual Action Plan. The body will also consider several procurement items and board appointments.

• Purchase of four 2026 Ford Interceptor SUVs for $200,659.12
• Public hearing for 0.11 acre land exchange adjacent to 841 West Bridger Street
• CDBG PY2026 Annual Action Plan needs hearing and project update
• Grant application for $30,000 for Upper City Creek trailhead improvements
• Declaration of four refuse trucks as surplus property

The council approved a land exchange with John Brennan, overturning a prior denial and granting a taxicab driver license to Jorge Barragan Gonzales. It also approved changes to police personnel administration rules and adopted material claims and the treasurer’s report. Several mayoral appointments to advisory boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Approved land exchange with John Brennan (5-0)
• Approved taxicab license for Jorge Barragan Gonzales (5-0)
• Approved changes to Pocatello Police Department Personnel Administration Rules (5-0)
• Approved Material Claims for $3,039,692.50 (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for $113,367,000.39 (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Cassandra Cole to Animal Shelter Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Bailey Iguchi and Delroy Mark to Golf Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jessica Buckley to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a clarification meeting to review items listed on the October 16, 2025 regular council agenda. The meeting includes a roll call, a discussion to clarify those agenda items, and an adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Roll call
• Discussion to clarify items listed on the October 16, 2025 regular City Council agenda
• Adjourn

Mayor Brian Blad called the clarification meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members present were Dakota Bates, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Corey Mangum, and Hayden Paulsen; Brent Nichols was excused. The council discussed agenda items from the October 16, 2025 regular meeting and adjourned at 5:44 p.m. No formal actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various departmental updates and policy proposals. Key items include potential new public tennis courts and updates to the Personnel Policy Handbook.

• Proposed construction of shared tennis courts at Highland High School with School District 25
• Proposed changes to the Personnel Policy Handbook for Human Resources and IT departments
• Direction regarding a change to the City's background check vendor
• Updates from the Pocatello Arts Council
• Quarterly updates from the Police and Fire Unions

The council expressed general support for contributing $500,000 toward six to eight new tennis courts at Highland High School, pending a formal agreement. Council members directed Human Resources staff to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with Verified First for future employee background checks, to be considered at a later regular council meeting. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• General support expressed for $500,000 city contribution to Highland High School tennis courts (pending formal agreement)
• Directed HR to prepare MOU with Verified First for background‑check services (to be considered at future council meeting)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will first waive and approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will then review and vote on Resolution 2025‑1 to confirm that the South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Project conforms with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes a brief training session for commission members and the meeting’s adjournment.

• Approve August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (waive oral reading).
• Consider and potentially adopt Resolution 2025‑1 validating conformity of the South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan with the Comprehensive Plan.
• P&Z training provided by Liaison Becky Babb on commission duties and responsibilities.
• Roll call and disclosures of any conflicts or site visits.
• Adjournment of the meeting.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also voted unanimously to validate that the South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Project plan conforms with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and authorized the Vice Chair to execute Resolution No. 2025‑1.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Validated South 5th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan conformity and authorized Vice Chair to execute Resolution 2025‑1 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a clarification meeting to review and explain items listed on the October 2, 2025 regular council agenda. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and clarification only.

• Roll call
• Discussion to clarify items listed on the October 2, 2025 regular City Council meeting agenda
• Adjournment

The council met for a clarification session, took roll call, discussed agenda items from the regular meeting, and adjourned. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The council will conduct a roll call and then hear a presentation by Brent McLane, Executive Director of the Pocatello Development Authority, on the South 5th Urban Renewal Project. Council members and Bannock County Commission members may provide feedback on the plan. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Presentation of the South 5th Urban Renewal Plan by PDA Executive Director Brent McLane
• Opportunity for City Council and County Commission members to give feedback on the plan
• Roll call of council members

The City Council and Bannock County Commissioners approved the eligibility report for the South 5th Urban Renewal Plan, allowing the project to move forward. A public hearing is scheduled for November 20, 2025 to consider adopting the plan by ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

• City Council and County Commissioners approved the eligibility report for the South 5th Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing set for November 20, 2025 to consider adoption of the plan
• Meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will consider approving a contract adjustment for Fore Golf and other routine items, including the appointment of a committee member and the disposal of a police training bus. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a taxicab license denial appeal.

• Approve Fore Golf contract adjustment of $1,213,327
• Confirm appointment of Joel Phillips to Investment and Audit Committee
• Authorize disposal of inoperable 2006 Opus Optima bus for scrap
• Approve updated Interagency Agreement with State of Idaho Military Division
• Public hearing on Michael Blakey's taxicab license denial appeal

Council approved material claims for September 16‑30, 2025 ($2,411,501.87) and October 1, 2025 ($1,199,336.89). The council confirmed Joel Phillips as a member of the Investment and Audit Committee. They approved disposal of a 2006 Opus Optima bus and authorized the mayor to sign related documents. The council also approved an updated interagency agreement for the fire department’s hazardous‑substance response team and a $1,213,327 contract adjustment for Fore Golf’s concession.

• Approved material claims for Sep 16‑30, 2025 ($2,411,501.87) and Oct 1, 2025 ($1,199,336.89) (Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Confirmed appointment of Joel Phillips to Investment and Audit Committee (Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved disposal of 2006 Opus Optima bus and authorized Mayor’s signature (Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved updated interagency agreement with Idaho Military Division for Fire Department hazardous‑substance response team (Mangum, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved Fore Golf contract adjustment increasing allowable operating expense by $1,213,327 (Mangum, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, Paulsen)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is focused on acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency.

• Executive session regarding real property acquisition per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)

The City Council met on Oct. 2, 2025. A motion to convene an Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) was made by Councilmember Leeuwrik and seconded by Cheatum. Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Nichols, and Paulsen voted in favor, and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m.

• Approved convening Executive Session to acquire interest in real property (Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen voted in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the September 3, 2025, meeting minutes and discuss updates on preservation projects, including the Brady Chapel and the creation of historic plaques for an electronic walking tour.

• Approve minutes from September 3, 2025
• Discuss Brady Chapel preservation project
• Plan historic plaques for electronic walking tour
• Review social media and outreach topics
• Discuss brochures for local businesses

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from the September 7, 2025 session. The commission also approved adding Jerry Myers to the November 5 agenda to present on preserving historic residential homes.

• Approved September 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added Jerry Myers to Nov 5 agenda for historic‑home preservation presentation

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a clarification meeting to discuss items on the September 18, 2025 regular meeting agenda. The session is scheduled for 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers.

• Discussion to clarify items on the September 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda
• Roll Call
• Adjournment

The council met for a clarification session, reviewed agenda items from the September 18 regular meeting, and then adjourned. No motions were voted on or actions approved.

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, material claims, the treasurer’s report, and an arts council reappointment. It will decide on land actions: revoking a prior right‑of‑way vacating at Saunter Lane, annexing land at 8728 North Kraft Road, and approving the Northgate Ridge Planned Unit Development east of 2850 Olympus Drive. Additional action items include a $1,000,000 US DOT grant application for a transload facility feasibility study, a police union collective bargaining agreement, and an airport lease for warehouse space.

• Revocation of the August 7, 2025 decision vacating ~0.5 acre of right‑of‑way at Saunter Lane after Kartchner Homes, Inc. rescinded its application.
• Annexation of ~1.86 acres at 8728 North Kraft Road, to be zoned Residential‑Commercial‑Professional (RCP).
• Approval of the Northgate Ridge Planned Unit Development on ~20.41 acres east of Portneuf Urgent Care at 2850 Olympus Drive, comprising 283 zero‑lot‑line townhomes and common areas.
• Approval of the US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program application for a $1,000,000 transload facility feasibility analysis at the Pocatello Regional Airport.
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley.

The council adopted a consent agenda that included approval of material claims of $3,297,806.79, the Treasurer’s Report of $118,796,108, the reappointment of Deleena Foster to the Arts Council, the revocation of a Saunter Lane right‑of‑way, and a Planned Unit Development of about 20.41 acres with 283 zero‑lot‑line townhomes. It also approved a taxi‑cab license for Darrell Foxx, Jr., authorized submission of a US DOT grant application for a transload facility at the regional airport, adopted the FY‑2026 police union collective bargaining agreement, declared a 0.1‑acre surplus parcel for exchange with Jack Brennan, and approved a lease for warehouse space with RDM Onsite and Infinite Hydraulics. The use agreement with Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation was moved forward, but the minutes do not record a final vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $3,297,806.79 material claims, $118,796,108 Treasurer’s Report, Arts Council reappointment, Saunter Lane revocation, 20.41‑acre PUD) (6‑0)
• Approved taxi‑cab license for Darrell Foxx, Jr. (6‑0)
• Approved submission of US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant application for a $1,000,000 transload facility feasibility study (6‑0)
• Adopted FY‑2026 Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (estimated $525,000 impact) (6‑0)
• Declared 0.1‑acre surplus property for exchange with Jack Brennan (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution and lease agreement with RDM Onsite/Infinite Hydraulics for 4,208 sq ft at $553.80/month (6‑0)
• Approved use agreement with Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation – outcome not recorded in minutes

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will move into an executive session to discuss acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency and to consider preliminary negotiations involving trade or commerce. No final action or decision will be taken in the session. The meeting will be adjourned immediately after the executive session concludes.

• Convene into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to acquire interest in real property not owned by a public agency
• Convene into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations involving trade or commerce

Mayor Brian Blad called the special meeting to order. Council member Dakota Bates moved, and Hayden Paulsen seconded, a motion to convene an Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) and (1)(e). The motion was approved by Bates, Paulsen, Rick Cheatum, and Linda Leeuwrik. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Approved motion to convene Executive Session (Bates, Paulsen, Cheatum, Leeuwrik)

City Council

The council will hear updates from the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Finance staff will present proposed September FY 2025 budget amendments that will be reviewed at a public hearing on September 18, 2025. Staff will discuss a draft Area of City Impact agreement with Bannock County, a revised Request for Proposals for a city‑wide Capital Improvement Plan, and a U.S. DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession grant application for up to $1,000,000 to study a transload facility at the Pocatello Regional Airport. The meeting also includes updates on council advisory boards.

• US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant application for up to $1,000,000 for a transload facility at the Pocatello Regional Airport
• Draft Area of City Impact agreement between the City of Pocatello and Bannock County
• Revised Request for Proposals for a city‑wide Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed September FY 2025 budget amendments (public hearing scheduled for September 18, 2025)
• Historic Preservation Commission update (action item)

The council decided not to act on the 32 proposed FY2025 budget amendments presented by the Controller and Budget Manager, noting a public hearing will be held on September 18, 2025. Council members asked staff to follow up on the number of housing units approved during the last fiscal year. Staff were also instructed to bring the US DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession grant application to the regular council meeting on September 18 for further consideration.

• No action taken on 32 proposed FY2025 budget amendments (deferred)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meetings scheduled for September 10, 2025, have been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business items.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the September 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

Mayor Brian Blad called the City Council Clarification meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members conducted roll call, discussed items from the regular agenda, and adjourned at 5:45 p.m. No formal approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will decide on multiple land-use actions, including annexations and a planned unit development, as well as approve contracts and policies. Key votes include a $750,000 federal grant application, a police vehicle sale, and an airport lease termination with a new tenant.

• Annex 1.86 acres at 8728 North Kraft Road with RCP zoning
• Approve Planned Unit Development for 283 zero-lot-line townhomes at Northgate Ridge
• Submit $750,000 US DOT grant application for municipal services analysis
• Sell one seized police vehicle via auction
• Terminate airport lease with Petersen, Inc. and approve new 30-year lease with Steve Petersen at $30,000/year

The council approved the consent agenda, including material claims of $1,231,777.85 and a safety‑footwear policy update. It granted Kimberly Tea’s appeal for a taxicab license. It also approved the annexation of 1.86 acres at 8728 North Kraft Road with Residential Commercial Professional zoning and related conditions.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes waiver, $1,231,777.85 material claims, Human Relations Advisory Committee reappointment, safety footwear policy) (5-0)
• Granted taxicab license appeal for Kimberly Tea (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.86 acres at 8728 North Kraft Road, RCP zoning, with conditions (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 6 meeting and discuss updates on preservation projects. Discussion items include social media topics, the Brady Chapel, and priority preservation projects.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Brady Chapel updates
• Review of community engagement and social media outreach topics
• Discussion of priority preservation projects

The commission approved the meeting minutes from August 6, 2024. The motion was moved by Ellen Ryan, seconded by Kristopher Boatman, and all members voted in favor. No other formal actions were decided; the commission discussed upcoming preservation projects and assignments.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will convene a special meeting to enter an executive session to discuss records exempt from public disclosure under Idaho law. No final decisions will be made during this session.

• Executive session to consider exempt records under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d)

Mayor Brian Blad called an emergency executive session to discuss a police investigation involving threats to a public official. Council members voted to convene the session under Idaho Code 74‑206(l)(d), with Cheatum, Mangum, Bates, Nichols, and Paulsen voting in favor. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

• Approved motion to convene emergency executive session (5-0)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council is holding a clarification meeting to review items listed on the August 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. This is a procedural session with no decisions being made.

Mayor Brian Blad called the clarification meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members were present and discussed agenda items from the regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. No formal actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to set fees for various city departments for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes votes on land annexations, a park construction contract, and the FY2026 appropriation ordinance.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental Fee Resolution covering 24 different service categories
• Construction agreement with Morco Construction for $312,608.00 for Optimist Park and Ross Park bathrooms
• Annexation of approximately 12.46 acres on Trail Creek Road for Residential Low Density zoning
• Final plat approval for Ridges @ High Terrace Division 1 subdividing approximately 63.18 acres
• Amendment to increase the ICDBG CARES Agreement Public Parks for Resiliency grant to $360,000.00

The council adopted several actions, including the annexation of about 12.46 acres on Trail Creek Road, the vacation of a 0.5‑acre right‑of‑way at Saunter Lane, and the approval of the consent agenda items. It also approved the sale of a surplus fire apparatus, a park use agreement, an amendment to a state grant, a construction bid, an airport lease termination and new lease, a sanitation asset‑management contract, and the FY 2026 departmental fee schedule.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, material claims $3,826,638.32, treasurer report $103,714,628, animal shelter board appointment, Saunter Lane right‑of‑way vacation, Trail Creek Road annexation, Ridges @ High Terrace final plat) (6-0)
• Approved sale of 2000 Pierce Dash aerial apparatus to Central Fire District (6-0)
• Approved use agreement for soccer practice at Constitution Park (6-0)
• Approved amendment to ICDBG CARES grant increasing amount to $360,000 (6-0)
• Approved Morco Construction bid and construction agreement for Optimist Park and Ross Park projects, $312,608 (6-0)
• Approved termination of RMP LLC airport lease and new 20‑year lease to Keith Jensen, $690 per year (6-0)
• Approved Routeware sanitation asset‑management service agreement (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 departmental fee resolution (6-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Pocatello Hearing Examiner will hear public comments and decide on two quasi-judicial applications: a conditional use permit for Amy Delaney to extend a roof and add a porch at 390 Park Avenue, and a variance for Rodney Sortor to build a garage exceeding the house footprint at 8961 W. Shores Road. Both properties are in Residential Medium Density Single Family (RMS) zoning districts.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-0004) for Amy Delaney at 390 Park Avenue to extend roof, add porch, and reduce front setback from 16'11" to 10'
• Variance (VAR25-0003) for Rodney Sortor at 8961 W. Shores Road to build garage exceeding 864 sq ft house footprint
• Public hearings for both applications will accept 3-minute testimony per speaker
• Staff recommends approval of CUP25-0004 with conditions including prior building permit approval
• Notice posted on properties and published in Idaho State Journal on July 29, 2025

The Hearing Examiner approved a Conditional Use Permit for Amy Delaney to add a covered porch at 390 Park Ave, and approved a variance for Rodney Sortor to build a 1,400‑sq‑ft accessory structure at 8961 Shores Rd. Both decisions were made after public hearings that received no comments. Each approval includes conditions requiring a building permit before construction.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 390 Park Ave (CUP25-0004) with conditions
• Approved Variance for accessory structure at 8961 Shores Rd (VAR25-0003) with conditions

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review public comments on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a zoning amendment regarding sensitive lands standards. The body will also consider updates to the personnel policy handbook and building codes.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 budget public comments
• Proposed zoning amendment to City Code §17.04.170.B regarding sensitive lands standards
• Proposed repeal of City Code 5.30 (Children Group Treatment Centers) and 5.65 (Going out of Business Sales)
• Review of electrical and plumbing inspections contract with the City of Chubbuck
• Proposed changes to City Code Title 15 to comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code

A motion was made by Councilmember Rick Cheatum and seconded by Councilmember Corey Mangum to send a 90‑day notice of termination of the building inspection services contract with the City of Chubbuck, allowing for renegotiation. All six council members present (Cheatum, Mangum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Nichols, Paulsen) voted in favor, resulting in approval. Agenda Item 9 was pulled from the agenda and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 90‑day termination notice to City of Chubbuck for building inspection services (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a clarification meeting to review and discuss items on the August 13, 2025 agenda. This is a procedural session to ensure transparency before the main meeting.

The commission met on August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Members present were Benjamin Gomez, Adam Geyer, Ronda McHargue, Richard Phillips, and Desirea Valladolid; Annie Mendoza was excused. The commission discussed agenda items to clarify the meeting agenda but made no formal decisions. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on three development applications: a 1.86-acre annexation request at 8728 N. Kraft Road, a 20.41-acre planned unit development of 283 zero-lot-line townhomes, and an 83-acre preliminary plat for the Northgate Ridge Subdivision. The Commission may also approve minutes from the July 9 meeting.

• Annexation request for 1.86-acre parcel at 8728 N. Kraft Road (FILE ANEX24-0005)
• Planned Unit Development for 283 zero-lot-line townhomes on 20.41 acres (FILE PP25-0001)
• Preliminary plat for Northgate Ridge Subdivision on 83 acres (FILE PP25-0006)
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9 meeting. It also approved the annexation and Residential‑Commercial‑Professional zoning of 8728 N. Kraft Road, adding a 20‑foot public access easement. Additionally, the commission approved the Northgate Ridge Planned Unit Development and the Northgate Ridge Divisions 1‑5 preliminary plat, each with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved July 9 P&Z meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and zoning of 8728 N. Kraft Rd with 20‑ft public easement (unanimous)
• Approved Northgate Ridge Planned Unit Development (283 townhomes) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Northgate Ridge Divisions 1‑5 preliminary plat (374 lots) with conditions and engineer’s parallel layout (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for an executive session to discuss labor contract matters and the hiring of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No final actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Executive session regarding labor contract matters
• Executive session regarding the hiring of a public officer or employee

Mayor Brian Blad called the special meeting. Council Member Hayden Paulsen moved, and Rick Cheatum seconded, to enter Executive Session under Idaho Code to consider labor contract matters. All five council members present (Paulsen, Cheatum, Bates, Leeuwrik, Mangum) voted in favor, so the motion was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved motion to convene Executive Session to consider labor contracts (5 members voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the August 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

The City Council held a clarification meeting, recorded roll call, and discussed items from the August 7, 2025 regular council agenda. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, fee changes, and a forgone tax levy. The body will also consider several land use amendments, airport improvements, and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearings on FY 2026 Budget, fee changes, and forgone tax levy
• Grant of $450,000 from Idaho Transportation Department for airport improvements
• Contract of $143,790.85 with C.R. Construction, LLC for airport terminal parking lot pavement rehab
• Match payment of $110,852.00 for Main and Arthur pedestrian crossings and Flandro Drive safety projects
• Annexation of 12.4 acres west/northwest of Trail Creek Estates Division 2 for Residential Low Density zoning

The council approved the material claims for July 16‑31, 2025 totaling $1,548,969.82. It confirmed two staff appointments: Chantelle Macy to the Investment and Audit Committee and Emma Fox to the Pocatello Arts Council. The Future Land Use Map was amended for Northgate Parkway, changing the subject property from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU) and rezoning it from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP). All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,548,969.82 material claims (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Chantelle Macy to Investment and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Emma Fox to Pocatello Arts Council (5-0)
• Amended Future Land Use Map for Northgate Parkway, re‑designating from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU) and rezoning from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP) (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss prioritizing goals within the recently adopted Historic Preservation Plan and review preservation projects. The body may also approve a follow-up letter to U.S. representatives regarding the national preservation fund.

• Presentation on the Lead Safe and Healthy Homes program by Mike Foy
• Approval of a follow-up letter to U.S. representatives regarding the national preservation fund
• Discussion on prioritizing goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan
• Updates on community engagement, outreach events, and the Brady Chapel project

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2 meeting. The commission voted to approve and authorize the chair to sign a letter supporting the National Preservation Fund, with four members in favor and one opposed. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved July 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and authorized Chair to sign National Preservation Fund support letter (4-1)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the July 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

The council met to clarify agenda items from the July 17 regular meeting. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken; the meeting was purely procedural and ended at 5:56 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to re-designate 82.96 acres east of Olympus Drive and Northgate Parkway from Commercial to Mixed Use. The body will also consider police equipment purchases, airport power upgrades, and several subdivision plat approvals.

• Public hearing for Northgate Ridge map amendment and rezoning from Commercial General to Residential Commercial Professional
• Police Department purchase of Springfield Saint Victor SBRs, Silencerco Saker Suppressors, and Aimpoint optics via trade-in
• Idaho Power quote of $70,988.00 for power line removal and installation for a new airport taxilane
• Professional services agreement with Kirk Huffaker Preservation Strategies for $6,467.50 for 429 Washington Avenue
• Ordinance amending speed regulations in Pocatello Municipal Code Chapter 10.16 following the closure of Washington Elementary School

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which included minutes, a $2,096,563.11 material claims payment, the May 2025 Treasurer's Report, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Arts Council. It also approved short plats for three subdivisions and a final plat for Stratten Estates Division 4. Later, the council voted to amend the future land‑use map for the Northgate Ridge area, to trade and purchase police firearms, and to adopt a resolution accepting the South 5th Urban Renewal Area eligibility study.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, $2,096,563.11 material claims, $105,448,859 treasurer report, commission appointments, short plats, final plat) – vote of Cheatum, Paulsen, Bates, Nichols, Leeuwrik
• Approved short plat for Juniper Heights Subdivision (≈6.24 acres, 4 lots) – part of Consent Agenda
• Approved short plat for Fredregill Village Subdivision (≈0.36 acres, 3 lots) – part of Consent Agenda
• Approved short plat for Alameda Commercial Subdivision (≈6.78 acres, 4 lots) – part of Consent Agenda
• Approved final plat for Stratten Estates Division 4 (≈1.12 acres, 12 lots) – part of Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment of future land‑use map for Northgate Ridge, re‑designating 82.96 acres from Commercial to Mixed Use and rezoning the subject parcel to Residential Commercial Professional – vote of Paulsen, Cheatum, Bates, Nichols, Leeuwrik
• Approved Police Department trade‑in of old firearms and purchase of new firearms and accessories – vote of Cheatum, Bates, Nichols, Paulsen, Leeuwrik
• Adopted Resolution to accept South 5th Urban Renewal Area Eligibility Study and authorize Mayor’s signature – vote of Nichols, Paulsen, Bates, Cheatum, Leeuwrik

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and recommendations. The body will also review proposed changes to the Personnel Policy Handbook and amendments to the Area of City Impact.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget development and recommendations
• Proposed changes to the Personnel Policy Handbook
• Proposed amendments to the Area of City Impact
• Updates on Council Advisory Board activities

The council voted 4‑1 to direct staff to publish the tentative FY2026 budget, fee schedule and a notice of intent to use 1% forgone balance, and to raise the published budget by $200,000 to reflect pending annexation valuations. Council members also expressed support for implementing the proposed personnel policy handbook updates beginning Jan. 1, 2026. In addition, staff were instructed to continue coordinating the proposed Area of City Impact amendment with Bannock County.

• Approved direction to publish FY2026 budget with $200,000 increase (4-1)
• Supported implementation of proposed personnel policy handbook updates (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Directed staff to continue coordination on Area of City Impact amendment

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will consider a conditional use permit for a mobile home community to expand tenant storage and a variance request for a side setback reduction at a residential-commercial property.

• Conditional use permit (CUP25-0003) for Flamingo Mobile Home Community to expand outdoor tenant storage at Stockman Road and Belmont Street
• Variance request (VAR25-0002) for 610 Jefferson Avenue to reduce side setback from 6 feet to 3 feet for units P-J
• Proposed conditions for CUP25-0003 including paving/fencing the storage area and planting 11 trees

The Hearing Examiner approved the conditional use permit for expanding the outdoor tenant storage area at 1002 Samuel Rd. The approval includes conditions that storage be limited to Flamingo residents, the area be fenced, gravel‑paved, screened, and that specific trees be removed and replanted, with curb, gutter and sidewalk installed. No other substantive decisions were recorded at the July 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for storage expansion (with conditions)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and clarify items on the July 9, 2025, agenda. This is a procedural meeting to review the agenda before the commission takes action.

The commission met at 6:00 PM on July 9, 2025 in the City Council Chambers. Commissioners and staff discussed agenda items but took no formal actions or votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including the annexation and subdivision of 12.4 acres for residential lots. The body will also review a map amendment for Northgate Ridge and a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding sensitive lands.

• Annexation of 12.4 acres (parcel RPR3853028016) for Trail Creek Estates Division 5-7
• Preliminary plat for Trail Creek Estates Division 5-7 to create 34 residential lots
• Map amendment for 83 acres at Northgate Ridge to Residential Commercial Professional zoning
• Preliminary plat for 409 Washington Avenue to create 8 lots, including 4 duplexes
• Zoning ordinance text amendment regarding sensitive lands overlay (§17.04.170)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June 11 meeting minutes unanimously. It then recommended approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment, an annexation of 12.4 acres, a preliminary plat for Trail Creek Estates, and a map amendment for the Northgate Ridge subdivision. All motions passed, with the map amendment approved by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved June 11 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning ordinance text amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation of 12.4 acres (5-0)
• Approved Trail Creek Estates Division 5‑7 preliminary plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Northgate Ridge map amendment (3-2)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the July 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of items on the July 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda

The council conducted a roll call and discussed items from the July 3 regular meeting agenda. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to add Housing Trust Funds. The body is also deciding on several airport construction bids, grant applications, and multiple short and final plat applications for residential and commercial lots.

• Grant applications for airport taxilane construction ($712,500) and parking lot maintenance ($380,000)
• Construction bids for airport taxilane ($1,070,848.05) and pavement maintenance ($565,907.35)
• Final plat for townhome development at 1256 Kinghorn Road (1.12 acres into 12 lots)
• Purchase of a McKinley Lift Station pump from C. H. Spencer, LLC for $67,297.59
• IT Pipes service agreement for sewer CCTV data management for $23,000

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, material claims, the treasurer's report, and several board appointments. It adopted final plat approvals for the Hospital View and Fairmont Place subdivisions, and approved an amendment to the 2024 CDBG plan adding $1,050,000 for housing trust funds. The council also approved six short‑plat and final‑plat applications for new residential and commercial lots.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, material claims, treasurer's report, board appointments, Fairmont Place plat) (5-0)
• Approved Hospital View Division 1 final plat (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amendment to 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan adding $1,050,000 Housing Trust Funds (5-0)
• Approved Juniper Heights short plat for four lots (5-0)
• Approved Fredregill Village short plat for three lots (5-0)
• Approved Alameda commercial plaza short plat for four lots (5-0)
• Approved Stratten Estates final plat for approximately 12 townhome lots (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a letter urging federal support for the State Historic Preservation Office and the Historic Preservation Fund. The body will also review updates on community outreach and preservation projects.

• Approval of a letter to Senator Crapo, Senator Risch, and Congressman Simpson regarding the National Preservation Fund
• Discussion of outreach presentations for Realtors, Chamber of Commerce, and Construction Services
• Updates on the Brady Chapel project
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a letter supporting the National Preservation Fund and authorized the chair to sign it. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting the National Preservation Fund, authorizing Chair to sign (unanimous)

Police Union

The Pocatello Police Union will meet to conduct negotiations between the City of Pocatello and the Fraternal Order of Police, Portneuf Valley Local Lodge #13. The discussion focuses on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Negotiations regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City of Pocatello and the FOP #13 police union reached tentative agreements on proposals C-17 through C-23, covering leave of absence, reemployment after voluntary resignation, residency requirements, sworn promotions, lateral transfer vacation accruals, ECO lateral program, and initial hire/re‑examination. The agreements will be sent to the union and then to the City Council, typically at the first council meeting in September. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.

• Tentative agreement on C-17 Leaves of Absence Without Pay (TA‑19)
• Tentative agreement on C-18 Reemployment after Voluntary Resignation (TA‑20)
• Tentative agreement on C-19 Residency Requirements (TA‑21)
• Tentative agreement on C-20 (revised) Sworn Promotions (TA‑22)
• Tentative agreement on C-21 Sworn Officer Lateral Transfers (TA‑23)
• Tentative agreement on C-22 ECO Lateral Program (TA‑24)
• Tentative agreement on C-23 Initial Hire and Promotional Re‑Examination (TA‑25)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special town hall meeting to provide public updates. City officials and staff will discuss fireworks safety and enforcement.

• Public update on fireworks safety and enforcement

The Pocatello City Council held a special town hall meeting focused on fireworks safety and enforcement. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of presentations by fire and police officials and public comments. Officials discussed the July 1–October 1 burn ban, restrictions on fireworks sales, and enforcement efforts including citations and confiscation.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Presented fireworks safety information and enforcement plans
• Heard public comments on fireworks, street impact fees, and financial policies

City Council

The Council Clarification meeting and Regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, have been canceled due to lack of a quorum.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and a proposed Artificial Intelligence policy. The session includes a grant proposal for affordable housing and a software solution for fire department reporting.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget development and recommendations
• Proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy
• Idaho Housing Trust Fund grant for affordable housing at 429 Washington Avenue
• Fire Department software solution for National Emergency Response Information System reporting

The council discussed a $1.05 million Housing Trust Fund grant for redeveloping the city‑owned property at 429 Washington Avenue. Members noted there is no match requirement but funds must be returned if the property is sold within 30 years. The council supported moving the project forward to be considered at a regular council meeting. No other formal actions were taken during the work session.

• Supported moving 429 Washington Ave affordable housing project forward (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and clarify items on the June 11, 2025, agenda. This is a procedural meeting to review upcoming agenda items.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met to clarify items on the June 11 agenda. No approvals, denials, or tabling of actions occurred.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat application to subdivide 0.86 acres into 13 residential lots. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 9, 2025.

• Public hearing for Jason Avenue Townhouses (File: PP25-0004) at 3534 Jason Avenue to create 13 residential lots
• Approval of April 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting minutes from April 9, 2025 by unanimous vote. It also approved the preliminary plat application for the Jason Avenue Townhouses subdivision, finding it meets code standards and attaching staff‑listed conditions, again unanimously. Agenda item 4, a map amendment request, was withdrawn and not heard.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Jason Avenue Townhouses with conditions (unanimous)
• Pulled map amendment application MA25-0002 (withdrawn, not heard)

City Council

The City Council Budget Development meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been canceled.

City Council

City staff will present a draft budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. Council members will provide consideration and input on the proposal.

• Fiscal Year 2026 budget presentation

The council approved the full operating and maintenance levy increase of $5,339 for the Pocatello Airport to balance its budget. Funding requests from several community agencies were largely denied, with NewDay Products and Valley Mission receiving tentative funding of $5,000 and $20,000 respectively, and the Free Clinic and Senior Activity Center receiving approved increases of $3,000 and $3,500. The mayor’s vehicle was removed from the FY2026 budget, and the $1.5 million City Hall HVAC replacement and a $1.6 million fire apparatus storage facility were deferred. Additional actions included retaining two part‑time seasonal page positions using excess reserves and directing staff to prepare updated budget worksheets reflecting these adjustments.

• Approved $5,339 O&M levy increase for Pocatello Airport (balance budget)
• Denied Idaho Legal Aid funding request
• Tentatively funded NewDay Products $5,000
• Tentatively funded Valley Mission $20,000
• Approved $3,000 increase for Free Clinic
• Approved $3,500 increase for Senior Activity Center
• Removed mayor’s vehicle from FY2026 budget (consensus)
• Deferred $1.5 million City Hall HVAC replacement

City Council

The City Council is holding a Budget Development Meeting to hear presentations from various city departments. Each presentation is listed as an action item for the council to consider.

• Police Department budget presentation
• Street Operations Department and Federal Aid Projects presentation
• Water Department and Water Pollution Control presentations
• Finance Department and Capital Contingency Fund 078 presentations
• Sanitation, Fleet, Fuel, and Utility Billing presentations

The council met on June 5, 2025 for a budget development work session. Presentations were given by the Police, Street Operations, Fleet, Fuel, Sanitation, Water Pollution Control, Water, Utility Billing, Capital Contingency Fund, and Finance departments. Council members discussed costs, staffing, and project timelines, but no motions were voted on or decisions recorded.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to clarify items listed on the June 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

The council met for a clarification session, took roll call, discussed agenda items from the regular meeting, and adjourned. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the South 5th Area Wide Plan and consider annexing 77.95 acres of land. The body is also reviewing several subdivision plats and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing to adopt the South 5th Avenue Area Wide Plan
• Proposed annexation of 77.95 acres north of East Center Street and southeast of Vista Drive
• Contract for East Oak Street Child Pedestrian Safety Improvements with D-Co Concrete, LLC for $237,970.66
• Final plat for Hospital View Division 1 (3.669 acres) and Fairmont Place (2022 acres)
• Airport lease for Idaho Inline Hockey for 3.25 acres at $8,125.00 per year

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the South 5th Area Wide Plan as an official city plan. It also confirmed Dakota Bates as a council member, approved $2,372,132.37 in material claims, and approved final plat applications for Hospital View Division 1 and Fairmont Place. A $3,000 Idaho Fire Chiefs License Plate grant application was approved for fire‑prevention outreach.

• Adopt South 5th Area Wide Plan (resolution 2025‑17) – approved 5‑0
• Confirm appointment of Dakota Bates to Council seat 4 – approved 4‑0
• Approve material claims for May 16‑31 2025 – $2,372,132.37 – approved 4‑0
• Approve final plat Hospital View Division 1 (4 commercial, 2 common lots) – approved 4‑0
• Approve final plat Fairmont Place (13 lots) – approved 5‑0
• Approve submission of $3,000 Idaho Fire Chiefs License Plate grant – approved 5‑0

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review budget presentations from several city departments. These action items will inform the city's financial planning and resource allocation.

• Planning and Development Services budget presentation
• Grant Funds presentation
• Information Technology budget presentation
• Mayor & Council Department budget presentation
• Building Department and City Hall Facilities budget presentations

The June 4, 2025 work session featured presentations from Planning and Development Services, the Grants Division, IT, Mayor/Council Department, Building Department, and Finance. Council members discussed project updates, grant funding, IT budget requests, building system replacements, and inter‑fund reporting, but no motions were adopted, denied, or voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. and the next budget development meeting was scheduled for June 5, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hear a presentation on the guidelines for National Register listings. The body will also discuss updates on community outreach and specific preservation projects.

• Presentation by Ellen Ryan on The Dos and Don’ts for National Register Listings
• Update on the Downtown National Register
• Recap of May Historic Preservation Month events and social media
• Discussion regarding Brady Chapel

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Darryn Davidson, seconded by Kristopher Boatman, and carried unanimously by the six members present. The commission also received a presentation on the Dos and Don’ts for National Register listings and updates on downtown survey work and community outreach, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget development meeting to hear presentations from two city departments. The Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments will present on their respective divisions for council action.

• Parks and Recreation budget presentations including Zoo Idaho and Ross Park Aquatic Complex
• Public Works budget presentations including Engineering and GIS
• Review of ARPA Fund within the Public Works department

On June 3, 2025 the Pocatello City Council met for a budget development work session. Department heads from Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Cemetery, and Zoo Idaho presented FY2025 accomplishments and FY2026 needs. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget development meeting to review allocation requests for community organizations. City departments will also provide presentations for budget consideration.

• Fiscal Year 2026 allocation requests from 17 community organizations
• Budget presentation from the Fire Department/Ambulance
• Budget presentation from the Pocatello Regional Airport
• Budget presentation from Pocatello Regional Transit
• Budget presentation from the Marshall Public Library

The City Council heard funding requests from multiple community organizations, including Aid For Friends, Bannock Youth Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, and others. Council members discussed each agency's needs and potential funding sources. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions on the requests.

City Council

The City Council will meet for an executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints regarding a public officer, employee, staff member, agent, or student. The meeting will adjourn immediately following the session.

• Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) regarding personnel matters

The City Council met on May 27, 2025, with Mayor Brian Blad presiding. Council members Rick Cheatum, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen voted to convene an Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

• Approved motion to convene Executive Session (Cheatum, Paulsen, Mangum, Nichols voted in favor)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council will hold a budget development meeting to begin crafting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Discussions will include a revenue forecast, proposed fee increases, and employee benefits and compensation. All items are action items except the opening overview.

• Fiscal Year 2026 revenue forecast discussion (action item)
• Proposed fee increases for FY 2026 (action item)
• Medical and dental plan presentations (action items)
• Employee compensation step and table adjustment (action item)
• Tuition reimbursement funding and overtime adjustment (action items)

The council voted to direct staff to prepare preliminary FY2026 budget documents for several insurance and benefit items, for 30‑hour employee rates, tuition reimbursement, and compensation step and table adjustments. A separate motion increased the overtime budget line by 3.79%, passing with a 4‑1 vote. All motions were adopted by the council.

• Prepare preliminary budget documents for insurance renewal, dental renewal, EAP renewal, and Health Joy changes (5-0)
• Prepare preliminary budget documents for 30‑hour employee benefit rate alignment (5-0)
• Prepare preliminary budget documents for tuition reimbursement funding requests (5-0)
• Prepare preliminary budget documents for step and table compensation adjustments (5-0)
• Increase overtime budget line by 3.79% for each department (4-1)

City Council

The Pocatello City Council is holding a clarification meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the May 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. This is a procedural session with no decisions or public hearings scheduled. The only substantive item is a discussion to ensure clarity on regular agenda items.

• Discussion to clarify items on the May 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda

Mayor Brian Blad called the clarification meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Council members present were Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen; Corey Mangum was excused. The council discussed items from the May 15, 2025 regular meeting agenda but took no formal actions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to potentially adopt the Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan. The body is also deciding on land annexations, a commercial subdivision, and several professional service contracts.

• Public hearing to adopt the Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan
• Annexation of approximately 77.95 to 81.78 acres north of East Center Street and southeast of Vista Drive
• Professional services agreement with The Land Group for $106,775.00 for landscaping along interstate interchanges and South 5th Avenue
• FY 2024 Project Safe Neighborhood grant application for $11,500.00 for license plate readers
• Final plat application for Hospital View Division 1 to subdivide 3.56 acres into commercial and common lots

The council approved its consent agenda, including material claims and the treasurer’s report, and adopted a decision to annex about 77.95 acres north of East Center Street, zoning it Residential Low Density. It also overturned a taxi‑license denial, adopted the historic preservation plan, approved a public‑safety grant submission, a landscaping services contract, and a new airport lease.

• Approved $2,811,060.97 material claims (4‑0)
• Approved $3,985,742.59 Treasurer’s Report (4‑0)
• Annexed ~77.95 acres north of East Center St, zoned Residential Low Density (4‑0)
• Overturned denial and approved taxicab license for Onnajohn VanZyverden (4‑0)
• Adopted Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan (resolution 2025‑13) (4‑0)
• Approved submission of $11,500 Project Safe Neighborhood grant (3‑1)
• Approved $106,775 professional services agreement with The Land Group (4‑0)
• Approved termination of existing airport lease and new 40‑year lease with JRM Flyers Club (4‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled May 14, 2025 meetings because there were no items to discuss. The next regular meeting will be June 11, 2025.

City Council

This is a special town hall meeting, not a regular business meeting. The council will discuss upcoming summer activities offered by the Marshall Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department. Public comments will be received on city government topics, but no official action will be taken.

• Discussion of summertime programs from Marshall Public Library and Parks and Recreation Department
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker, no action allowed)

The Pocatello City Council met on May 13, 2025 for a special town‑hall session. Council members and staff presented summer recreation programs from the Parks and Recreation Department and the Marshall Public Library. Residents offered comments on 9‑1‑1 dispatch procedures, police body‑camera footage, and city fuel‑site financing. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. with no recorded votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the South 5th Avenue Corridor revitalization plan. The meeting also includes updates from the Bannock Development Corporation and the Sister Cities Foundation of Pocatello.

• South 5th Avenue Area Wide Plan draft prepared by Stantec
• Bannock Development Corporation activities update
• Sister Cities Foundation of Pocatello goals and projects discussion
• Council advisory board activity updates

The City Council heard updates from the Sister Cities Foundation of Pocatello, Bannock Development Corporation, and the South 5 Avenue Area Wide Plan. Advisory board reports on youth, parks, historic downtown, and senior services were also presented. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission will hold elections for chair and vice chair, consider approving minutes from April 2 and a special meeting on April 26, and discuss preservation projects including Historic Preservation Month events and Brady Chapel.

• Election of new chair and vice chair (action item)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 2, 2025 and special meeting April 26, 2025
• Discussion of preservation projects and assignments, including Historic Preservation Month outreach and Brady Chapel

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2 and April 26 meetings. The commission also unanimously elected Marty Vizcarra as chair and Brittani Hobson as vice chair. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approve April 2 and April 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appoint Marty Vizcarra as Chair (unanimous)
• Appoint Brittani Hobson as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Ridges at High Terrace annexation and the city's parks and trails plan. The body is also considering several airport grants and leases, as well as multiple pavement maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing for annexation and zoning of 81.78 acres north of East Center Street
• FAA Airport Improvement Program grant application for $1,520,000.00
• Asphalt and related materials purchase from Mickelsen Construction, Inc. for approximately $1,688,500.00
• Microsurfacing services contract with VSS International for approximately $743,450.00
• Final plat approval for Aspen Grove Subdivision at 2806 South 5th Avenue

The council approved the consent agenda items, including $2,087,492.97 in material claims, board appointments, and the Aspen Grove subdivision plat. It approved the annexation and zoning of about 81.78 acres north of East Center Street. The council also adopted the Pocatello PROST Plan and authorized grant submissions for a $30,000 bike‑trail grant and a $1,520,000 FAA airport improvement grant.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $2,087,492.97 material claims, Parks & Rec Advisory Board appointment, Arts Council appointment, Aspen Grove subdivision plat) – votes in favor: Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols
• Approved annexation and zoning of 81.78 acres (more or less) with conditions – votes in favor: Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen
• Adopted the Pocatello PROST Plan as an official city plan – votes in favor: Cheatum, Paulsen, Leeuwrik, Mangum, Nichols
• Approved submission of the $30,000 International Mountain Bike Association grant for City Creek Trail – votes in favor: Nichols, Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Mangum, Paulsen
• Approved submission of the $1,520,000 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant – votes recorded in favor: Mangum, Paulsen, Cheatum, Leeuwrik

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the May 1, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda.

Mayor Brian Blad called the City Council Clarification meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Council members present were Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen. Staff clarified items from the May 1, 2025 regular agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting at Lookout Point Park on April 26, 2025, primarily to staff an outreach table at the City's Portneuf Valley Environment Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The purpose is to share information about upcoming HPC outreach efforts for the remainder of 2025. No other business is scheduled.

• Portneuf Valley Environment Fair table for HPC outreach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26, 2025

The commission set up an outreach table at the Portneuf Valley Environment Fair to share information about upcoming historic preservation events and meetings. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider mid-year sanitation fee amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 and a request to vacate a right of way on Bench Road. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a subdivision application.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 sanitation fee amendments
• Request to vacate 1.59 acres of the 1800 block of Bench Road
• Final plat for Aspen Grove Subdivision at 2806 South 5th Avenue
• Recycling facility remodel contract amendment not to exceed $646,642.00
• North Main Extension sewer project bid award to Vortex Services, LLC for $428,995.00

The council approved several items, including material claims of $2,294,294.21, a renewal of the Historic Downtown B.I.D. management agreement, and the March‑April meeting minutes. It also adopted a sanitation fee amendment, approved the Aspen Grove subdivision plat, ratified a $500,000 U.S. DOT grant, and endorsed a WWII Heritage City nomination.

• Approved $2,294,294.21 material claims (6-0)
• Approved renewal of Historic Downtown B.I.D. Management Agreement (6-0)
• Approved March/April meeting minutes (5-1)
• Approved sanitation fee amendment resolution 2025-07 (6-0)
• Approved Aspen Grove Subdivision final plat (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 U.S. DOT RTA grant application (6-0)
• Approved WWII Heritage City nomination submission (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a clarification meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the April 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No decisions or votes are anticipated during this meeting.

• Roll call
• Discussion to clarify regular meeting agenda items
• Adjournment

Mayor Brian Blad called the clarification meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Council members present were Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, Josh Mansfield, Corey Mangum, Brent Nichols, and Hayden Paulsen. The council discussed items from the April 17, 2025 regular meeting agenda, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates from several city boards and the fire union. Members will review a draft of the city's first Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Plan and a federal grant application.

• U.S. Department of Transportation RTA Pilot Program grant application for $500,000.00
• Draft of the first Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Plan
• Construction Board of Appeals and Review goals and projects update
• CDBG Advisory Committee goals and projects update
• Library Board of Trustees goals and projects update

The April 10 work session consisted of staff updates on parks, the construction board, CDBG, the library, and a federal grant opportunity. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Mayor Blad pulled Agenda Item 5 and postponed Agenda Item 8, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.

• Agenda Item 5 pulled from agenda (no action)
• Agenda Item 8 not addressed (no action)

City Council

The council voted to enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(f) to consult legal counsel about pending litigation. All six council members present (Mansfield, Paulsen, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Mangum, Nichols) voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved executive session (6 members in favor)

Hearing Examiner

The Pocatello Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on a variance to reduce setbacks for a single-family home on a small, non-conforming lot in the 1000 block of Delano Avenue due to an Idaho Power easement, and on a conditional use permit for a bouldering indoor entertainment center at 835 W. Bridger Street in a residential multi-family zone. The variance applicant cites undue hardship from the easement, which requires an 8-foot setback from the power line centerline, and the lot's lack of sewer service. The conditional use permit would allow a commercial use in a residential district.

• Variance (VAR25-0001) for parcel RPRPBRC000801 in the 1000 block of Delano Avenue to reduce rear and side setbacks for a single-family home
• Idaho Power easement requires any building to be at least 8 feet from the transmission line centerline, limiting buildable area
• Applicant estimates ~$50,000 cost to extend sewer mainline ~150 feet and pay capacity fees
• Conditional use permit (CUP25-0002) for a bouldering indoor entertainment center at 835 W. Bridger Street in Residential Medium Density Multi Family (RMM) zoning
• Both hearings are quasi-judicial action items with public testimony limited to 3 minutes per person

The hearing examiner conducted a public hearing on April 10, 2025 for two applications: a variance for 312 extra square feet at 1000 Block of Delano Avenue and a conditional use permit for a bouldering gym at 835 W. Bridger Street. The minutes contain background information, staff findings, and notification details, but do not include a recorded approval, denial, or other outcome for either request.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a procedural clarification meeting where the Commission will discuss items on the April 9 regular meeting agenda. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting consists of roll call, agenda clarification, and adjournment.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are on this agenda.

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission met on April 9, 2025 for a clarification session. Members present were Eugene Bartu, Benjamin Gomez, Adam Geyer, Marjanna Hulet, Richard Phillips, and Desirea Valladolid; Annie Mendoza was unexcused. The commission discussed agenda items but did not vote on any actions. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding two public hearings: one to recommend whether to annex 81.78 acres northeast of East Center Street into the city with Residential Low Density zoning, and another to recommend approval of a preliminary plat dividing the property into 75 residential lots. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on annexation of 81.78 acres (parcels RPR3851011410, RPR3851011411, RPR3851011506) for 'The Ridge at High Terrace' with proposed Residential Low Density (RL) zoning
• Public hearing on preliminary plat 'The Ridge at High Terrace Division 1-3' to create 75 residential lots
• Applicant is Bill B. Isley, represented by Sunrise Engineering
• No written public comments received as of staff report date

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the annexation and residential low‑density zoning request for The Ridges at High Terrace. The commission also unanimously approved the preliminary plat subdivision of the same property into 75 lots, subject to staff‑listed conditions and pending City Council approval of the annexation. Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved annexation and Residential Low Density zoning for The Ridges at High Terrace (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat subdivision (75 lots) for The Ridges at High Terrace, subject to conditions and City Council approval (unanimous 6‑0)

Police Union

The Pocatello Police Union will hold negotiations with the city over the collective bargaining agreement. The meeting is open to the public and live-streamed. No other items are on the agenda.

• Negotiations between City of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police, Portneuf Valley Local Lodge #13 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City presented the C‑16 proposal with redlined compensation and benefits items. Union President Sean Peterson confirmed the City declined UC‑4. A tentative agreement was reached on C‑16, affecting multiple sections of the collective bargaining agreement and TA‑18. The meeting minutes were approved as to substance and form.

• City declined UC-4 (union confirmed)
• Tentative agreement reached on C-16 compensation and benefits (affects CBA sections and TA-18)
• Meeting minutes approved as to substance and form

Police Union

The Pocatello Police Union will meet to conduct negotiations between the City of Pocatello and the Fraternal Order of Police, Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13. The discussion focuses on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Negotiations regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City and the police union reached a tentative agreement to add Emergency Communications Officers (ECOs) to the trauma recovery benefit by editing C‑10. The City offered a $4.50 per hour Field Training Officer (FTO) rate. The shift‑differential offer will be adjusted by letting the Chief of Police define shift times. A tentative agreement was also reached on revisions to Article 11 (Holidays) and Article 12 (Vacation).

• Include ECOs in trauma benefit by editing C‑10 to read “sworn/ECO” (tentative agreement)
• Offer $4.50 per hour FTO pay within C‑16 (tentative agreement)
• Adjust shift‑differential offer by having Chief define shift times within C‑16 (tentative agreement)
• Tentative agreement on revisions to Article 11 – Holidays and Article 12 – Vacation (TA‑17)

City Council

This is a procedural clarification meeting where the council discusses items from the April 3, 2025 regular meeting agenda. No decisions or substantive actions are scheduled.

• Discussion to clarify items on the April 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda

The City Council meeting on April 3, 2025 did not have a quorum. Council members Rick Cheatum, Corey Mangum, and Josh Mansfield were absent, leaving only three members present. As a result, no business was conducted and no actions were approved or denied.

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on exchanging two underutilized city parcels and consider a bid of $1,466,663 for the Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek Road Pathway project. Other action items include a contract for the South 5th Complete Streets and Sewer project, a task order for the Indian Hills lift station force main project, and a use agreement with ISU Outdoor Adventure Center. The council will also hear an appeal of a solicitor license denial and consider suspending childcare licensing fees pending state legislation.

• Public hearing: exchange of 0.113 acres behind 2672 Hartford Drive
• Public hearing: exchange of 0.35 acres south of 3920 South 2nd Avenue
• Bid acceptance of $1,466,663 from RS Jobber, Inc. for Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek Road Pathway project
• Task Order #5 for $199,928 to Consor for Indian Hills Lift Station Force Main project
• Suspension of childcare licensing fees pending House Bill 243a

The council approved the consent agenda items, including $1,500,117.23 in material claims, the February treasurer’s report of $110,406,014.98, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Development Authority. A motion to overturn a solicitor‑license denial failed. Two land‑exchange proposals were approved: 0.113 acre behind 2672 Hartford Drive and 0.35 acre south of 3920 South 2nd Avenue.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $1,500,117.23 material claims, $110,406,014.98 treasurer report, appointments, surplus property auction) – votes in favor: Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Mangum, Nichols
• Motion to overturn solicitor‑license denial failed – votes for: Mangum, Nichols; votes against: Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Paulsen
• Approved 0.113‑acre land exchange behind 2672 Hartford Drive – votes in favor: Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols
• Approved 0.35‑acre land exchange south of 3920 South 2nd Avenue – votes in favor: Nichols, Leeuwrik, Cheatum, Mangum, Paulsen

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will vote to accept and recommend the draft Historic Preservation Plan to the City Council for adoption. They will also approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting and discuss upcoming preservation projects and assignments, including plans for Historic Preservation Month in May and the Brady Chapel and WWII Heritage City Nomination updates.

• Acceptance and recommendation of the draft Historic Preservation Plan to City Council (action item)
• Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 special meeting (action item)
• Discussion of May Historic Preservation Month events including Art Walk and proclamation
• Update on Brady Chapel preservation project
• Update on WWII Heritage City Nomination

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the draft Historic Preservation Plan, recommended that City Council adopt it by resolution, and authorized the chair to sign the recommendation. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Historic Preservation Plan and recommended City Council adopt by resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the recommendation (unanimous)

Police Union

This meeting of the Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13 and City staff, scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Police Union

This meeting is for negotiations between the City of Pocatello and the Fraternal Order of Police, Portneuf Valley Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13, regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Negotiations between City of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police Local Lodge #13 on Collective Bargaining Agreement

The negotiation session produced tentative agreements on multiple contract proposals, including employee assistance, social security replacement, probationary periods, compensation add‑pay, overtime pay, step increases, school resource officer language, and recruiting education incentives. The proposed amendment to holidays and vacation (C‑10) was tabled. The follow‑up meeting scheduled for April 2 was cancelled to allow more time for discussion.

• Tentative agreement reached on C‑7, Article 15 – Employee Assistance Program (TA‑9)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑8, Article 19 – Social Security Replacement (TA‑10)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑9, Article 15 – Probationary/Introductory Periods (TA‑16)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑11, Article 7 – Compensation, Section 17 Add Pay (TA‑11)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑12, Article 8 – Work Period and Overtime Pay (TA‑12)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑13, Article 7 – Compensation, Section 15 Step Increases (TA‑13)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑14, Article 7 – Compensation, Section 10 School Resource and D.A.R.E Officers (TA‑14)
• Tentative agreement reached on C‑15, Article 7 – Compensation, Section 7 Recruiting Education Incentive (TA‑15)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and clarify items listed on the March 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. This is a procedural meeting focused on agenda clarification.

Police Union

The Pocatello Police Union is holding a meeting to conduct negotiations between the City of Pocatello and the Fraternal Order of Police, Local Lodge #13, regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Negotiations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and FOP Local Lodge #13

The City of Pocatello and the FOP #13 Police Union negotiated several amendments to their collective bargaining agreement. Tentative agreements were reached on compensation, clothing allowance, holidays, sick leave, K‑9 officer pay, union dues, work period and overtime, and the purpose clause. Proposals to remove the Employee Assistance Program and to change social‑security replacement and probationary periods were tabled. The meeting was adjourned after approvals of substance and form were signed.

• Tentative agreement on C‑1 covering compensation, clothing allowance, holidays and sick leave (TA‑3)
• Tentative agreement on C‑2 adding K‑9 officer compensation (TA‑4)
• Tentative agreement on C‑3 establishing union uniform monthly service charge (TA‑5)
• Tentative agreement on C‑5 setting work period and overtime pay rules (TA‑7)
• Tentative agreement on C‑6 defining purpose and warranty of authority (TA‑8)
• Tabled C‑7 proposal to remove the Employee Assistance Program
• Tabled C‑8 proposal to change social‑security replacement enrollment
• Tabled C‑9 proposal to modify probationary/introductory periods

City Council

The council will take action on a consent agenda including subdivision approvals, appointments, and surplus property, plus a taxicab license denial appeal. Major items include approval of federal transit grants totaling $2,236,929, acceptance of a $25,000 skatepark donation, and award of a $3.96M contract for the High Country Tank Replacement Project along with an engineering task order. The council will also consider purchasing a new pump for the McKinley Lift Station.

• Award $3,955,852 bid for High Country Tank Replacement Project to MD Nursery and Landscaping, Inc.
• Approve federal transit grants: $1,445,534 Urban (5307) and $791,395 Rural (5311) for Fiscal Year 2025
• Accept $25,000 donation from Southeast Idaho Skatepark Association for Optimist Skatepark features
• Subdivision approvals: Barton Villas (13 lots on Barton Road) and Western Skies Division 4 (28 single-family lots)
• Hear appeal of taxicab license denial by Ronald Johnson

The council approved a $3,955,852 contract to replace the High Country water tank and authorized $1,445,534 urban and $791,395 rural transit grants. It denied Ronald Johnson’s taxicab license, approved $2,219,116.87 material claims, and accepted a $25,000 donation for the new Optimist skate park. Subdivision plans for Barton Villas and Western Skies were approved, and 12 surplus police‑stored bicycles were declared surplus for donation. The minutes from the March 6 and 13 meetings were waived and approved.

• Approved $3,955,852 High Country water tank replacement contract (Mansfield, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved $1,445,534 urban and $791,395 rural transit grant program (Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Cheatum, Mangum, Mansfield, Nichols)
• Denied Ronald Johnson’s taxicab license (Mangum, Mansfield, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved $2,219,116.87 material claims for March 1‑15 (Leeuwrik, Mansfield, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved subdivision of 1.10 acres at 800 Block Barton Road into 13 lots (Leeuwrik, Mansfield, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Approved subdivision of 6.94 acres west of I‑15 into 28 lots (Leeuwrik, Mansfield, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Declared 12 police‑stored bicycles surplus and approved donation to Bicycles for Recovery (Leeuwrik, Mansfield, Cheatum, Mangum, Nichols, Paulsen)
• Waived oral reading and approved minutes from March 6 and 13 meetings (Leeuwrik, Paulsen, Mansfield, Nichols; Cheatum, Mangum opposed)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only one substantive item: convening into an executive session to discuss labor contract matters under Idaho Code. No final action will be taken during the closed session. The meeting will adjourn immediately afterward.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(j) to consider labor contract matters (action item)

Council members voted to convene an executive session to discuss labor contract matters authorized under Idaho Code 74‑206A. The motion was made by Councilmember Hayden Paulsen, seconded by Josh Mansfield, and was approved by Paulsen, Mansfield, Rick Cheatum, Linda Leeuwrik, and Brent Nichols.

• Approved move to Executive Session on labor contracts (Paulsen, Mansfield, Cheatum, Leeuwrik, Nichols voted in favor)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated conditional use permit amendment to reduce off-street parking requirements for Bright Tomorrows, a professional office at 409 Washington Avenue, from 14 to 9 spaces. Staff recommends approval, citing compliance with city code and a shared parking agreement with an adjacent property. The meeting also includes standard disclosures and procedural items.

• Request to reduce off-street parking for Bright Tomorrows from 14 to 9 spaces at 409 Washington Ave
• Property zoned Residential Medium Density Single Family (RMS) with a future land use designation of Residential
• Shared parking agreement with Independence Home provides approximately 10 additional spaces
• Public hearing notice posted and published in Idaho State Journal on February 25, 2025
• No written public comments received prior to staff report

The Hearing Examiner approved a Conditional Use Permit amendment reducing off-street parking for Bright Tomorrows from 14 to 9 spaces at 409 Washington Ave. The decision was made despite two written comments and seven public comments in opposition. The approval is subject to a 14-day appeal period ending March 28, 2025.

• Approved CUP amendment reducing off-street parking from 14 to 9 spaces for Bright Tomorrows (CUP25-0001)

City Council

The City Council will hear presentations and take action on several items including a finalized skate park design at Optimist Park, a city-wide Capital Improvement Plan request for proposal, an updated Historic Preservation Plan, and a nomination to make Pocatello an American WWII Heritage City. Advisory board updates and a financial software demonstration are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of potential procurement for a city-wide Capital Improvement Plan
• Finalized skate park design at Optimist Park
• Council feedback on draft of updated Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan
• Proposal to submit nomination for Pocatello as an American WWII Heritage City
• Demonstration of FloQast financial software for automated reconciliation

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Council directed staff to proceed with drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a city-wide Capital Improvement Plan. Staff also announced an AI policy must be developed before considering FloQast software. Updates were received on the Animal Shelter, Child Care, Optimist Skate Park, Historic Preservation Plan, and WWII Heritage City nomination.

• Directed staff to move forward with RFP process for Capital Improvement Plan
• Announced AI policy must be in place before further consideration of FloQast or other AI products
• Scheduled groundbreaking for Optimist Skate Park on March 21, 2025
• Noted formal consideration of WWII Heritage City nomination at April 17, 2025 meeting

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting. The council will convene into executive session to discuss labor contract matters under Idaho Code. No final action or decisions will be made during the closed session, and the meeting will adjourn immediately afterward.

• Executive session for labor contract matters (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(j) and 74-206A(1)(a)-(b))

The Pocatello City Council convened a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss labor contract matters under Idaho Code. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to convene into executive session for labor contract discussions (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat application by Wayward Kinghorn Management LLC to subdivide property at 1256 Kinghorn Road into 12 residential lots. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from the January 8, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for preliminary plat Stratten Estates Division 4 — 12 residential lots on 1.7 acres (RMS zoning) at 1256 Kinghorn Road
• Consideration and possible approval of minutes from the January 8, 2025, clarification and regular P&Z meetings

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Stratten Estates Division 4, a 12-lot residential subdivision at 1256 Kinghorn Road, with conditions from the staff report. The approval includes adherence to a Public Works Memorandum and city code requirements. No substantive decisions were made beyond this approval.

• Approved Stratten Estates Division 4 preliminary plat (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting solely to clarify items on its March 12, 2025, regular meeting agenda. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive action items.

• Discussion to clarify items on the March 12, 2025, regular meeting agenda

The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission met on March 12, 2025, solely to discuss and clarify items on the meeting agenda. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without further action.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss pending litigation or potential legal controversies with legal counsel. No final actions or decisions will be made during this session.

• Executive Session regarding legal ramifications of pending or imminent litigation

The Pocatello City Council convened a special meeting and immediately moved into executive session to discuss legal options for pending or imminent litigation, as permitted by Idaho Code. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting, which adjourned shortly after the closed session ended.

• Convened into executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 p.m. with no public action taken

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items, including final plats for two subdivisions (Barton Villas with 13 townhome lots and Western Skies Division 4 with 28 residential lots) and professional services agreements totaling over $1.48 million for infrastructure and environmental restoration. The council will also vote on accepting a $27,000 homeland security grant for the fire department and a concessionaire agreement for food services at Ross Park Aquatic Complex.

• Final plat approval for Barton Villas — 13 townhome lots, off-street parking, and a public road on Barton Road
• Final plat approval for Western Skies Division 4 — 28 residential lots west of I-15
• Professional services agreement with JUB Engineers for $960,600 for South 5th Avenue Complete Streets and Sewer project
• Professional services agreement with Biota Consulting for $521,366 for Portneuf Oxbow restoration plan
• Acceptance of $20,000 hazmat and $7,000 technical rescue grants from FY2024 State Homeland Security Program

The Pocatello City Council approved two final plat applications (Barton Villas and Western Skies Division 4), accepted several professional services and equipment contracts, and approved multiple agreements and resolutions. All votes were unanimous except for the consent agenda minutes, which passed 5-1 with Councilmember Cheatum opposed. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Approved final plat for Barton Villas (13 townhome lots) (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Western Skies Division 4 (28 residential lots) (6-0)
• Accepted $27,000 in FEMA homeland security grants for fire teams (6-0)
• Approved concessionaire agreement with Jeri's Jumbos Café for Ross Park Aquatic Complex (6-0)
• Approved use agreement with Alpenglow Experiences for City Creek hiking (6-0)
• Approved $521,366 contract with Biota Consulting for Portneuf Oxbow restoration (6-0)
• Approved $960,600 contract with JUB Engineers for South 5th Avenue project (6-0)
• Approved recycling services agreement with Waste Management of Utah (6-0)

City Council

This is a clarification meeting where the City Council discusses items listed on the March 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. The agenda includes roll call, discussion, and adjournment; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion to clarify items on the March 6 regular City Council agenda

The Pocatello City Council met for a clarification session on March 6, 2025, to discuss items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural, lasting 15 minutes.

Historic Preservation Commission

The March 5, 2025, meeting of the Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled because there are no items to address. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

City Council

This is a procedural clarification meeting where the City Council discusses items listed on the February 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are expected; the session is intended to provide background and answer questions before the regular meeting.

• Discussion of items on the February 20, 2025 regular meeting agenda

The Pocatello City Council held a clarification meeting on February 20, 2025, to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments and consider action on multiple grants, including a $4.8 million Community Wildfire Defense Grant and a $5.4 million Surface Transportation Block Grant for widening Hiline Road. Other business includes a professional services agreement for an Urban Forest Plan, a property donation to the Pocatello Development Authority, and consent agenda items covering appointments, right-of-way vacation, a Planned Unit Development, and plat approvals. The council will also read ordinances amending zoning regulations and the FY2025 appropriation.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget amendments increasing expenditures by $7,157,995
• Grant application for $4,836,555 US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (no city match)
• Grant application for $5,396,000 STBG for Hiline Road Complete Streets widening (7.34% local match)
• Professional services agreement with Davey Resource Group for $175,000 to develop an Urban Forest Plan
• Council decision on Aspen Place Planned Unit Development (8 multi-family structures on 5.56 acres at 2806 South 5th Avenue)

The Pocatello City Council approved a $7,157,995 amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which includes $1.9 million for the general fund and $3.7 million for WPC debt payments. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including the vacation of a right-of-way on Bogey Lane, a Planned Unit Development at 2806 South 5th Avenue, and a partial replat of Iron Eagle Estates. Additionally, the council authorized grant applications for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant and a Surface Transportation Block Grant for the Hiline Road Complete Streets project, and approved a $175,000 professional services agreement with Davey Resource Group for an Urban Forest Plan.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment increasing expenditures by $7,157,995 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3(b)-(i) including claims, appointments, and development approvals (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9 and January 16 meetings (5-1, Cheatum opposed)
• Approved submittal of US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant application up to $4,836,555 (6-0)
• Approved BTPO Surface Transportation Block Grant application for Hiline Road Complete Streets (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 professional services agreement with Davey Resource Group for Urban Forest Plan (6-0)
• Approved acknowledgement of real property donation to Pocatello Development Authority for 244 West Center Street (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 3155 amending Title 17 zoning regulations (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application (COA25-0001) to install a historic Idaho Motel neon display at 101 S. Arthur Avenue (Lookout Point Park). Staff finds the proposal does not meet Downtown Historic District design standards and recommends denial, though the commission may approve with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of preservation projects such as Historic Preservation Month and Brady Chapel.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for historic Idaho Motel neon display at Lookout Point Park (101 S. Arthur Ave.)
• Staff report recommends denial for non-compliance with design standards; commission may approve, conditionally approve, or deny
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 2, 2024, and January 15, 2025
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Month events (May Art Walk, proclamation, social media)
• Update on Brady Chapel and Historic Preservation Plan

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness allowing Relight the Night to install a historic Idaho Motel neon display at Lookout Point Park, despite staff finding it non-compliant with Downtown Historic District design standards. The approval includes conditions to restore any disturbed landscaping and repair damages. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed upcoming preservation projects.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness COA25-0001 for Idaho Motel neon display at Lookout Point Park (unanimous)
• Approved HPC meeting minutes from December 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed Historic Preservation Month events and proclamation
• Noted Brady Chapel seeking additional members
• Received draft Historic Preservation Plan for review
• Working on WWII Heritage City nomination

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for a residential home addition. Staff recommends approval of the request, noting it complies with city code and residential zoning standards.

• Conditional Use Permit application (File CUP24-0002) for a home addition at 349 E Dunn Street

The Pocatello Hearing Examiner approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-0002) requested by Sandra Lugo to complete an addition to her home at 349 E Dunn Street in a Residential High Density zone. The decision was based on findings that the addition complies with city code, is compatible with surrounding residential uses, and will not adversely affect public services or the environment. No public comments were received, and the appeal period ends February 27, 2025.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP24-0002 for home addition at 349 E Dunn Street
• Found addition compliant with Pocatello City Code Section 17.02.130.D
• Determined east side setback meets code standard of 6 feet
• No written public comments received prior to decision

City Council

The City Council will hear updates from the Pocatello Regional Airport Commission and the Pocatello Development Authority on their goals and projects, and discuss council policies and expectations. Finance staff will present proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments ahead of a public hearing scheduled for February 20. Council members will also give updates on advisory board activities.

• Airport Commission update on goals, projects, and council expectations (action item)
• PDA update on goals, projects, and council expectations (action item)
• Proposed FY2025 February budget amendments presented for upcoming public hearing (action item)

The City Council held a work session with updates from the Pocatello Regional Airport Commission and Pocatello Development Authority, covering projects and district progress. No formal votes were taken. A public hearing on proposed FY2025 budget amendments is scheduled for February 20.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Public hearing on FY2025 budget amendments set for Feb. 20

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meetings for February 12, 2025 were canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meetings are scheduled for March 12, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning regulation amendments and a multi-family development at 2806 South 5th Avenue. The body will also consider several grant applications and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Proposed $1,000,000 grant for Runway 3/21 rehabilitation and $15,000 for hangar taxilane design
• Public hearing for Aspen Place PUD at 2806 South 5th Avenue to build eight multi-family structures
• Proposed $85,000 grant for community engagement and redesign of Alameda Park
• Purchase of four refuse trucks totaling $1,848,230 and one road widener attachment for $64,584.15
• Purchase of 20 Glock 45 MOS handguns for the Police Department for $4,815.00

The council approved a Planned Unit Development for 2806 South 5th Avenue, allowing Gate City Builders to construct eight 18-unit multifamily structures on individual lots, with a ninth lot for stormwater, recreation, and parking. The council also approved zoning text amendments to Title 17, including prohibiting self-service storage in certain zones and adding car wash standards. Several contracts and purchases were approved, including a $1M airport runway grant and new police handguns.

• Approved Aspen Place PUD at 2806 S 5th Ave (5-0)
• Approved Title 17 zoning text amendments (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 airport grant for Runway 3/21 rehab (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 Blue Cross grant application for Alameda Park (5-0)
• Approved $4,815 purchase of 20 Glock 45 MOS handguns (5-0)
• Approved $539,342 for two roll-off refuse trucks (5-0)
• Approved $791,008.92 for CAT PM622 Cold Planer (5-0)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 155 Willard Ave to Residential Medium Density (5-0)

City Council

This is a clarification meeting where the City Council discusses items listed on the February 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No decisions or votes are expected; it is a procedural discussion to review agenda items before the regular meeting.

• None – the agenda contains only roll call, discussion of the regular meeting agenda, and adjournment.

The Pocatello City Council held a clarification meeting on February 6, 2025, to discuss items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No votes or decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only, with staff clarifying agenda items for council members.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting for February 5, 2025, has been changed to Wednesday, February 19, 2025. No other agenda items are listed; this notice is purely procedural.

• Meeting date changed from February 5 to February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan and review several grant applications for infrastructure and trails. The body will also consider a taxicab license appeal and various service contracts for city utilities and the airport.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the CDBG Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Grant application for Hiline/Flandro Signalization project in the amount of $1,666,000
• Rezoning of 155 Willard Avenue from Commercial General to Residential Medium Density Single-Family
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 ($72,046) and custom wildland engine ($185,909.07)
• Resolution to rename Bonneville Community Park to Purce Park

The Pocatello City Council upheld the Police Department's denial of Terry Sneed's taxicab license due to a felony conviction for financial exploitation and a misdemeanor for abuse/neglect of a vulnerable adult. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a rezoning of 155 Willard Avenue, and adopted the CDBG Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan. Multiple grant applications and service agreements were approved.

• Upheld denial of Terry Sneed's taxicab license (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,624,480.17 material claims and rezoning of 155 Willard Avenue (6-0)
• Adopted CDBG Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan and authorized submission to HUD (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 renaming Bonneville Community Park to Purce Park (6-0)
• Approved submission of $13,000 Historic Preservation grant application with $13,000 match (6-0)
• Approved submission of $35,000 Simplot River Access Trailhead grant application with $7,000 match (6-0)
• Approved submission of $68,000 Upper City Creek Trailhead grant application with $17,000 match (6-0)
• Approved submission of $1,666,000 Hiline/Flandro Signalization grant application with $132,000 match (6-0)

City Council

This is a procedural clarification meeting where the City Council discusses items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for informational review only.

• Discussion to clarify items on the January 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda

The Pocatello City Council held a clarification meeting on January 16, 2025, to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during this procedural session.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider approval of December 4, 2024 minutes, discuss ongoing preservation projects including Brady Chapel and the Historic Preservation Plan, and then hold a work session with State Historic Preservation Office staff and consultant Kirk Huffaker on nominating Pocatello's downtown as a National Historic District.

• Approval of December 4, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of Community Engagement & Outreach for 2025
• Update on Brady Chapel exterior cleaning and restoration grant
• Review of draft Historic Preservation Plan with consultant Kirk Huffaker
• Work session on Downtown National Historic District survey and nomination process

The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission approved the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission discussed upcoming community engagement events, including the April 26 Environmental Fair and May Art Walk. A work session featured a presentation on the reconnaissance level survey for the Downtown National Historic District, with no formal decisions made.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed participation in April 26 Environmental Fair
• Discussed May Art Walk participation and outreach plans

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposal to rename Bonneville Community Park to Purce Park in honor of John and Idaho Purce. The Fire Department will present on FY2024 wildland fire deployments and seek feedback on purchasing a wildland engine. Planning and Development Services will present a request for proposals for a City of Pocatello Housing Plan. Council members will also give updates on advisory board activities.

• Proposal to rename Bonneville Community Park to Purce Park (action item)
• Fire Department presentation on FY2024 wildland fire deployments and capital project purchase of a wildland engine (action item)
• Presentation on Request for Proposals for a City of Pocatello Housing Plan (action item)
• Council advisory board updates

The City Council held a work session and discussed three items: renaming Bonneville Community Park to Purce Park, purchasing a wildland fire engine, and developing a housing plan. No formal votes were taken; staff were asked to bring the park name change and fire engine purchase to future regular meetings. The housing plan RFP was supported for moving forward.

• Directed staff to bring park name change proposal to a future regular meeting
• Directed staff to bring wildland fire engine purchase request to a future regular meeting
• Asked staff to move forward with issuing an RFP for the City Housing Plan

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and determine goals for the City. This is a special meeting focused on goal setting.

• Discussion of City goals

The Pocatello City Council held a special goal-setting meeting where members reviewed and ranked priorities for the city. The top-ranked goal was a commercial cardboard recycling program, followed by a fire/police training facility and south city infrastructure improvements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and ranking of goals.

• Ranked commercial cardboard recycling program as top goal
• Ranked fire/police training facility as second goal
• Ranked south city infrastructure improvements as third goal
• Ranked Clark/Center retention and beautification as fourth goal
• Ranked Pocatello Creek/Alameda gravel pit as fifth goal
• Ranked city property landscaping standards with xeriscaping as sixth goal
• Ranked relocation/update of City Hall as seventh goal
• Ranked Riverside golf course clubhouse as eighth goal

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a clarification meeting where the Planning & Zoning Commission discusses items on the January 8, 2025, regular meeting agenda. No decisions are made; it is a procedural session to review and clarify agenda items.

• Roll call and agenda clarification discussion

The Planning & Zoning Commission met solely to clarify items on the January 8, 2025 agenda. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after discussion.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on the Aspen Grove Planned Unit Development and preliminary plat, which propose constructing eight multi-family structures on 5.56 acres at 2806 S. 5th Avenue. The Commission will also hear public comment on city-initiated text amendments to Title 17 zoning regulations and vote on approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Aspen Grove PUD (File PUD24-0002) — request for lot size averaging to build eight multi-family buildings with common parking, recreation, and stormwater lot
• Public hearing on Aspen Grove preliminary plat (File PP24-0004) — subdivision into nine lots, eight for multi-family and one common lot
• Public hearing on City-initiated text amendments to Title 17 Zoning Regulations
• Approval of December 11, 2024 clarification and regular meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Aspen Grove Planned Unit Development (PUD24-0002) and the associated preliminary plat (PP24-0004) for 8 multi-family structures on 5.56 acres at 2806 S. 5th Avenue, subject to staff conditions. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of city-initiated amendments to Title 17 zoning regulations, including permitting carwashes in industrial districts and reforming parking requirements. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of Aspen Grove PUD (PUD24-0002) with staff conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Aspen Grove preliminary plat (PP24-0004) with added condition requiring full Public Works Memorandum (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Title 17 text amendments to zoning regulations (5-0)
• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to clarify items on the upcoming Regular City Council Meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a procedural session.

• Discussion to clarify items listed on the January 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting agenda

The Pocatello City Council held a clarification meeting on January 2, 2025, to discuss items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after six minutes.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 155 Willard Avenue from Commercial General to Residential Medium Density Single-family. The body will also consider awarding bids for tree pruning at Mountain View Cemetery and hear the Annual State of the City report.

• Public hearing for rezoning 155 Willard Avenue from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Medium Density Single-family (RMS)
• Bid award for Mountain View Cemetery tree pruning to Top Notch Trees for $124,400.00
• Bid award for Mountain View Cemetery tree pruning to Intermountain Tree Service for $39,600.00
• Appointment of Dakota Neifert to Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Amy Commendador to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The City Council approved a rezoning request for 155 Willard Avenue from Commercial General to Residential Medium Density Single-family, allowing for a single-family home. They also awarded two bids for tree pruning at Mountain View Cemetery and approved the consent agenda, including claims and appointments.

• Approved rezoning at 155 Willard Avenue from CG to RMS (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Top Notch Trees for $124,400 for cemetery tree pruning
• Awarded bid to Intermountain Tree Service for $9,600 for cemetery tree pruning
• Approved consent agenda including $898,539.12 in material claims
• Approved Treasurer's Report showing $99,647,676 in cash and investments
• Confirmed appointment of Dakota Neifert to CDBG Advisory Committee
• Confirmed appointment of Amy Commendador to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Confirmed reappointments of Kristen Jensen and Molly Beseris to Airport Commission