Pocatello public meetings in 2025

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.

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 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)

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.)

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

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)

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)

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 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.

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 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)

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 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 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 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 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

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

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 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)

City Council

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)

Hearing Examiner

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

Planning & Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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)

City Council

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)

Historic Preservation Commission

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 met to clarify items on the June 11 agenda. No approvals, denials, or tabling of actions occurred.

Planning & Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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)

City Council

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 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 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

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.

City Council

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

Historic Preservation Commission

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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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

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)

Police Union

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