Twin Falls County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 30, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, annexations, and a transit improvement plan. The body is also reviewing a purchase for a new Ford F600 truck and telescopic lift.

• Purchase of Versalift VST-55-HDI lift and 2024 Ford F600 truck for $301,349.00
• Zoning District Change for 68 acres south of South Hills Rd and east of Harrison St S
• Zoning District Change for 182, 212, and 228 Blue Lakes Blvd N
• Annexation of property east of Sunway Dr N from North College Rd W to Pole Line Rd W
• Final Plat for Jack's 612 Subdivision at 612 Jackson St

General

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee's scheduled meeting on December 17, 2024 was canceled. The agenda includes an informational item noting the next meeting on January 21, 2025 at 12 p.m.

• Meeting canceled
• Informational: Upcoming meeting on Jan 21, 2025 at 12 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will consider repealing and replacing multiple chapters of Title 10 regarding parking, landscaping, required improvements, and floodplain regulations. The body will also hold a public hearing on a special use permit request for a public charter school.

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit at Harrison Street South
• Zoning Title Amendment for Chapter 5 'Parking Regulations'
• Zoning Title Amendment for Chapter 6 'Landscaping Regulations'
• Zoning Title Amendment for Chapter 12 'Floodplain Regulations'

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider approving guidelines for the Development Assistance Participation Program. The body will also review a request for financial participation in a budget study with HMH Engineering for Hansen Parkway Developers.

• Approval of Development Assistance Participation Program Guidelines
• Financial participation for Hansen Parkway Developers budget study with HMH Engineering
• Approval of November 18, 2024, minutes and November 2024 financial report

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of minutes, accounts payable, travel requests, and an alcohol license. It will decide whether to award the Hankins Pump Station #2 construction contract to IMCO General Construction for $8,074,000 and approve purchases of a camera van for $310,871.44 and a Snake River Canyon property for $200,000 plus closing costs. The council will also renew a ten‑year wastewater operations agreement with OMI/CH2M/Jacobs for $3,906,648.37 and hold public hearings on a new sewer odor mitigation facility, an urban renewal plan, and multiple zoning title amendments.

• Award Hankins Pump Station #2 construction contract to IMCO General Construction – $8,074,000
• Purchase 2024 Envirosite Camera van and equipment via Source Well – $310,871.44
• Buy real property in Snake River Canyon near Canyon Springs Road – $200,000 plus closing costs
• Renew wastewater operations agreement with OMI/CH2M/Jacobs – $3,906,648.37
• Public hearing on Urban Renewal Agency Plan and adoption of Ordinance No. O-2024-021

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting an Open House/Community Workshop on December 12, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 929 Washington St S. The event is for residents to provide input on a proposed 6.3‑acre expansion of Vista Bonita Park. No formal meeting will be held and no decisions will be made at this session. Feedback can also be submitted through an online survey.

• Open House/Community Workshop, Dec 12 2024, 5‑7 p.m., Fire Station 3, 929 Washington St S
• Proposed expansion of Vista Bonita Park by 6.3 acres
• Community invited to comment on desired amenities and features
• Online survey available for additional input
• Contact: Parks & Recreation Director Wendy Davis ([email protected]) and Parks Superintendent Chance Munns ([email protected])

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is announced for January 14, 2025. Public input procedures for future meetings are provided.

• Meeting canceled – no items discussed or decided

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution proposing new fees and amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule. It will also discuss a possible amendment to the agreement with the City Manager. The agenda includes public hearings on three annexation requests: about 46 acres east of Sunway Dr N from North College Rd W to Pole Line Rd W, 9.58 acres on the south side of the 300 block of Diamond Ave W with an M‑2 zoning designation, and an ordinance to change zoning for that Diamond Ave parcel. Routine consent items such as approving minutes, accounts payable, a credit‑card summary, airport deed transfer, a final plat finding, and a police donation will also be considered.

• Resolution to amend the City’s Master Fee Schedule with new fees (Item 4a)
• Discussion of a possible amendment to the agreement between the City and the City Manager (Item 4b)
• Annexation request for approximately 46 acres east of Sunway Dr N (North College Rd W to Pole Line Rd W) (Public Hearing a)
• Annexation of 9.58 acres on the south side of the 300 block of Diamond Ave W with M‑2 zoning (Public Hearing b)
• Adoption of ordinance O‑2024‑020 for zoning district change on the Diamond Ave W parcel (Public Hearing c)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will confirm quorum, approve the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting, and receive informational updates on the annual tenant meeting, the revised city‑county airport intergovernmental agreement, and air service. The board will then discuss the FAA runway reconstruction project. The meeting will conclude with general public input and announcements.

• Approve minutes of the November 5, 2024 Airport Board meeting
• Review of the Annual Tenant & Users Meeting held December 5 at Happy Landing Restaurant
• Update on the revised City & County Airport Intergovernmental Agreement
• Air Service Update presentation
• Discussion of the Airport's FAA Runway Reconstruction Project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda consisted solely of the City’s public hearing procedures for zoning requests. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Public hearing procedural guidelines (no specific requests listed)

Public Art Commission

The Twin Falls County Public Art Commission cancelled its scheduled meeting on December 3, 2024. No items were decided or discussed at this session. The commission announced that the next meeting will occur on January 7, 2025. Residents needing accommodations can contact Josh Palmer at (208) 735-7312.

• Meeting canceled for December 3, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025
• Contact Josh Palmer (208) 735-7312 for special accommodations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning‑related requests. These include a proposed district change for 929 Washington Street South, a development agreement amendment for 132 Falls Avenue West, a special‑use permit for a drive‑thru at 1823 Blue Lakes Blvd N, and a request to increase building height to 75 feet at 236 Washington Street South. The commission will then recommend each request to the City Council.

• Request to change zoning district from R‑4 to C‑1 for 929 Washington St S (PZ24‑0102)
• Amendment to Zoning Development Agreement for an additional building at 132 Falls Ave W (PZ24‑0114)
• Special Use Permit for drive‑thru services and extended hours at 1823 Blue Lakes Blvd N (PZ24‑0120)
• Recommendation to allow building height up to 75 ft for new silos at 236 Washington St S (PZ24‑0123)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review certificates of appropriateness and discuss training. The body will also establish its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Training discussion
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2025 meeting calendar

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several action items, including approving recent meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule. Council members will review a final plat for the Westpark Commercial Subdivision No. 12 on Avenida Del Rio Drive. They will also consider adopting an ICC Building Valuation Data Table and allocating $1,208,000 in park impact fees while approving a CM/GC contract with Wright Brothers for the Canyon Trail Junction project.

• Approve City Council minutes from November 25, 2024
• Approve the City Council schedule of regular meetings and public hearings for 2025
• Approve final plat for Westpark Commercial Subdivision No. 12 (8.62 acres, 200 Block of Avenida Del Rio Drive)
• Consider adopting the International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data Table for permit valuations
• Allocate $1,208,000 park impact fees and approve CM/GC contract with Wright Brothers for the Canyon Trail Junction project

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will review a proposed impact fee rate increase and a contract for irrigation improvements. The meeting also includes a financial overview of tax-supported and enterprise funds for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Award Eastland Drive, Gravity Irrigation Improvements to REG Contracting for $425,708.00
• Approval of a 1.31% Impact Fee rate increase (PZ24-0149)
• Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law for ZDC - 4th Ave (PZ24-0094) and ZDC - Pillar Falls (PZ24-0095)
• Special Event Permit for the Living Nativity event
• Appointment of Jose Loya to the Library Board of Trustee

General

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee will consider two action items. First, they will vote to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. Second, they will request an executive session to deliberate acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency, as permitted by Idaho Code § 74‑206(1)(c).

• Approve minutes of the October 15, 2024 Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee meeting
• Request council to convene an executive session to discuss acquisition of an interest in real property not owned by a public agency

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will confirm quorum, declare conflicts of interest, and approve minutes from prior meetings. It will review a preliminary amendment to the Campus Park PUD master plan to add residential square footage. The commission will consider a resolution validating the Southwest Urban Renewal Project Plan's conformity with the comprehensive plan. Public hearings will address several zoning and permit requests, including an annexation, a setback variance, and special use permits.

• Preliminary presentation to amend the Campus Park PUD master plan to increase residential square footage (add new building east of parking lot) – PZ24-0114
• Resolution 2024-010 to validate conformity of the Southwest Urban Renewal Project Plan with the City Comprehensive Plan – PZ24-0125
• Request for recommendation to City Council on zoning designation for a 9.58‑acre annexation south of the 300 block of Diamond Ave W – PZ24-0097
• Request for a variance to the front yard setback at 448 Addison Ave – PZ24-0109
• Request for a special use permit for automobile and truck service/repair at 328 5th Ave W – PZ24-0111

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss a revised draft of the Development Assistance Participation Program guidelines and potential policy. The agency will also meet in executive session to discuss acquiring real property.

• Discussion of revised Development Assistance Participation Program guidelines
• Executive session to acquire real property not owned by a public agency
• Approval of October 2024 Financial Report and November 2024 Accounts Payable

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning district changes and consider a zoning development agreement. The body will also review improvement agreements for three development projects.

• Zoning District Change from R-6 to C-1: south side of 1900 block of 4th Avenue East
• Zoning District Change from C-1 PUD to C-1: north side of 2000 block of Pole Line Road East
• Ordinance #2024-013: Zoning Development Agreement for 1607 Washington Street South
• Improvement Agreements for Canyon Rim Townhomes, Gemini Business Park, and Perrine Point Subdivision (Phases 9, 10, & 11)
• Mayoral appointment of Sherry Olsen-Frank to the Airport Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will decide on fee increases for Twin Falls Golf Club season passes and a request to name a Fire Training Center building. The body will also discuss general recreation program fees and the removal of two trees.

• Request to raise season pass fees at the Twin Falls Golf Club
• Request to name the Fire Training Center building after James "Jim" Olson
• Request to remove two willows at 228 6th Ave. N.
• Discussion on Recreation Program Fees

City Council

The City Council will discuss a draft charter for a proposed Multi-Use Event Center Ad Hoc Committee. Members will also review the city's special event permit process and consider a permit for the Candy Cane Lane on Main Avenue Market.

• Special Event Permit for Candy Cane Lane on Main Avenue Market
• Draft charter for proposed Multi-Use Event Center Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion on City Special Event Permit process changes
• Approval of Accounts Payable for October 31 thru November 06, 2024

Airport Advisory Board

The Twin Falls Airport Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and receive several informational updates, including FAA projects and a recent Air Force Base exercise. The board will also discuss the upcoming "Takeoff Party" airshow on Oct. 3 and other planning items for the 2025 airshow. Additional items include an update on recruitment for a City Board seat and a notice of the annual tenants and users meeting on Dec. 5.

• Approve Airport Board meeting minutes of October 1, 2024
• Informational update on FAA projects and revised city‑county airport intergovernmental agreement
• Discussion on the airshow "Takeoff Party" scheduled for Oct. 3 and 2025 airshow planning
• Informational review of Mt. Home Air Force Base exercise in October
• Notice of annual tenants and users meeting at the Happy Landing Restaurant on Dec. 5

Public Art Commission

The Twin Falls Public Art Commission will consider two action items: approving the minutes from its October 1, 2024 meeting and continuing the discussion of the funding mechanism for public art projects. The commission will also receive an update on a pending public art proposal and allow general public input.

• Approve minutes from the Public Art Commission meeting held on October 1, 2024
• Continue discussion of the public art funding mechanism
• Public Art Proposal Update
• General public input session
• Adjournment

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will decide on funding for a wastewater project and several zoning and annexation ordinances. The meeting also includes approvals for special event permits and a personnel-related executive session.

• Authorization of $550,000 from wastewater collections reserve for sewer pipe rehabilitation
• Ordinance #2024-017: Annexation and M-2 Zoning at Park Avenue and Washington Street South
• Ordinance #2024-018: Zoning change from C-1 PUD to C-1 at 997 Washington Street South
• Ordinance #2024-019: Annexation and R-4 Zoning along the 1500 block of Harrison Street South
• Special Event Permits for Christmas in the Nighttime Sky and Regional Church Youth Dance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning title amendment requests (PZ24-0129, PZ24-0139, PZ24-0131) to repeal and replace portions of Title 10. The amendments target Chapter 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 11 (Area of Impact), and Chapter 3 (Historic District & Regulations). The meeting also includes routine items such as confirming quorum, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and a consent calendar.

• PZ24-0129 – Request to repeal and replace Title 10, Chapter 1 "General Provisions"
• PZ24-0139 – Request to repeal and replace Title 10, Chapter 11 "Area of Impact"
• PZ24-0131 – Request to repeal and replace Title 10, Chapter 3 "Historic District & Regulations"

City Council

The City Council will decide on a professional service agreement for intersection improvements and a library employee retention program. The body will also hold public hearings regarding zoning changes and property annexation.

• Professional service agreement with Civil Science, Inc. for $263,461 for Washington Street and Filer Avenue intersection design
• $45,000 allocation from Library cash reserves for an Employee Retention Program
• Zoning District Change from C-1 PUD to C-1 at 997 Washington St S.
• Annexation and zoning of approximately 10 acres along the 1500 block of Harrison St S.
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Twin Falls County for Joslin Field - Magic Valley Regional Airport

Impact Fee and Improvement Reimbursement Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Improvement Reimbursement Commission will review the FY 2024 financial report for the Impact Fee Program. The body will also determine a recommendation for the City Council regarding inflationary adjustments to impact fees.

• Review and action on the FY 2024 Annual financial report and Impact Fee Program
• Recommendation to City Council on inflationary adjustment to Impact Fees
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will review two preliminary subdivision plats: a 44‑acre Kenyon Meadows Phases 3‑6 project west of Kenyon Rd and north of Highway 74, and an 8‑acre Westpark Commercial Subdivision No. 12 on the 200 block of Avenida Del Rio Drive. The commission will also hold public hearings on several special‑use permit requests and a recommendation on zoning for a proposed 46‑acre annexation east of Sunway Dr N. Decisions will be made based on staff reports and public testimony.

• Preliminary plat for Kenyon Meadows Phases 3‑6 (~44 acres) west of Kenyon Rd, north of Highway 74 (3600 N) – RPT00107294875
• Preliminary plat for Westpark Commercial Subdivision No. 12 (~8 acres) at the 200 block of Avenida Del Rio Drive – PZ24‑0108
• Special Use Permit for a residential shed >1000 sq ft at 2256 Detweiler Place – PZ24‑0101
• Recommendation to City Council on zoning for a proposed annexation of ~46 acres east of Sunway Dr N from North College Rd W to Pole Line Rd W – PZ24‑0103
• Special Use Permit for commercial painting at 317 Addison Ave W – PZ24‑0104

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider routine consent items, a road master plan presentation, and a request to enter executive session. The executive session would address evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer or employee under § 74-206(1)(b). No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approve City Council October 14 minutes (Consent Calendar)
• Approve Accounts Payable for October 10‑16, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Approve October 16 travel requests (Consent Calendar)
• Approve an alcohol license for Yoimi Sushi and Hibachi (Consent Calendar)
• Presentation of LHTAC Road Master and Road Scholar by Street Superintendent

Recreation Center Committee

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee will consider approving the minutes from its September 26, 2024 meeting. The committee will continue a feasibility study for the recreation center. It will request to convene an executive session to deliberate acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency under Idaho Code § 74‑206(1)(c).

• Approve meeting minutes from September 26, 2024
• Continue feasibility study for the recreation center
• Request executive session to discuss acquisition of interest in real property

Urban Renewal Agency

The Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency will confirm a quorum and adopt routine items such as meeting minutes and financial reports. Commissioners will hear an update on the Orchard Drive East Urban Renewal Project at Gemini Business Park. The agency will consider setting the schedule of regular meetings for 2025 and will vote on Resolution No. 2024-08, which approves the Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Project.

• Approve September 16, 2024 meeting minutes, September 2024 financial report, and October 2024 accounts payable (Consent Calendar)
• Orchard Drive East Urban Renewal Project update on Gemini Business Park
• Consider approval of the schedule of regular meetings for 2025
• Consider approval of Resolution No. 2024-08 for the Southwest Urban Renewal Project

City Council

The City Council will decide on a water improvement contract and two zoning requests. Members will also discuss potential amendments to city code regarding special event permits.

• Awarding the 2024 Lateral 38 Improvement Project to PMF, Inc. for $369,477.30 plus a $35,000 contingency
• Amending the Federation Point Zoning Development Agreement for property at 2035 Washington St N
• Annexation of approximately 2 acres at the SW corner of Park Ave. and Washington St. South
• Discontinuing the DEQ Land Application Permit at Auger Falls
• Discussion on City Code Title 3, Chapter 6 amendments for special event permits

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting and discuss a request to remove select trees along the rock creek trail while waiving replacement. The meeting also includes a public input period, a department update for October 2024, and an optional visit to Twin Falls Golf Club. All items are presented as action items for commission consideration.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Consider removal of select trees along rock creek trail and waive replacement
• Department update for October 2024
• Optional visit to Twin Falls Golf Club
• Public input session with 2‑minute slots per speaker

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 214-lot subdivision and three zoning district changes, including one for a shopping center. One public hearing on annexation is rescheduled.

• Haven Rock Subdivision preliminary plat (214 lots, 24.39 acres at 761 Filer Ave W)
• Zoning change from R-6 to C-1 for 1900 block of 4th Ave East
• Zoning change from C-1 PUD to C-1 for Pillar Falls Plaza Subdivision
• Special Use Permit for dog grooming at 782 Bighorn Dr
• Annexation hearing rescheduled to November 19, 2024

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission is meeting to conduct a training presentation for its members. The session is led by City Planner Lisa Strickland.

• Commissioner Training presentation by Lisa Strickland

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will vote on funding a $1.2 million renovation of the Public Works Site and on purchasing a 2024 John Deere 624P wheel loader for $165,390.47. The council will also act on several special event permits, an alcohol license transfer, and an appeal of a zoning decision for a drive‑thru at 2616 Addison Ave E. All items are listed on the October 7, 2024 agenda.

• Approve use of $1.2 M from water and wastewater reserves to fund Public Works Site renovation with Suburban Construction Management
• Approve purchase of a John Deere 624P wheel loader for $165,390.47 via Sourcewell cooperative agreement
• Approve special event permits for the Harvest Festival and the Downtown Christmas Street Market
• Approve an alcohol license transfer for Rudy's
• Consider appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission decision on Special Use Permit PZ24-0076 for a drive‑thru at 2616 Addison Ave E

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Airport Advisory Board

The Twin Falls Airport Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. It will receive informational updates on staff recruitment, the airport badging program, air service, the FAA AIP Grant Construction Program, and the Mt. Home Air Force Base exercise. The board will discuss the planning update for the 2025 Air Show. The meeting will conclude with general input and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve Airport Board meeting minutes of September 3, 2024
• Informational update on recruitment for City Board seat opening
• Informational update on the Airport Badging Program
• Informational update on FAA AIP Grant Construction Program
• Discussion of 2025 Air Show planning update

Public Art Commission

The Twin Falls Public Art Commission will meet to approve minutes from its September 3, 2023 meeting and to decide whether to reject Adrian Espinoza's proposal to add a location at 820 Main Avenue to the Public Art Tour. Commissioners will also review artwork for an electrical box wrap at Filer and Washington and continue discussion of the public art funding mechanism. The agenda includes a public input period and an October meeting update presentation.

• Approve September 3, 2023 Public Art Commission meeting minutes.
• Consider rejecting Adrian Espinoza's proposal for a location at 820 Main Avenue on the Public Art Tour.
• Consider artwork for the Electrical Box Wrap project at Filer and Washington.
• Continue discussion of the public art funding mechanism.
• Presentation: October Meeting Update on public art proposals.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Twin Falls County Urban Renewal Agency special meeting will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 budget amendment and then consider Resolution No. 2024-07 to adopt the amended FY2024 budget. An executive‑session item will address acquiring an interest in real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c). The meeting also includes routine items such as confirming quorum and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY2024 Budget Amendment (presented by Parker Scherer)
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-07 to adopt the Amended FY2024 Budget
• Executive session action to acquire an interest in real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)
• Confirmation of quorum and call to order
• Scheduling of the next meeting for October 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will approve minutes and accounts payable, vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, and negotiate a construction contract for the Canyon Trail Junction and Chobani Wellness Park projects.

• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Twin Falls Firefighters Local 1556
• Negotiation of CM/GC services with Wright Brothers Construction for Canyon Trail Junction and Chobani Wellness Park
• Approval of Final Plats for Ellis Subdivision and Grand Finale
• Approval of August Wells Fargo Credit Card Summary
• Approval of Downtown Commons Mural Project artwork

General

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and evaluate the E-Street Community Center facility and location. The group will also continue a feasibility study.

• Approve minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting
• Evaluate E-Street Community Center facility and location
• Continue feasibility study

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three requests: a preliminary plat for Jack’s 612 Subdivision (four lots on about 0.475 acres at 612 Jackson St.), a zoning district change from C-1 PUD to C-1 for the property at 997 Washington St S., and a recommendation on the appropriate zoning district for a proposed annexation of roughly 10 acres along the 1500 block of Harrison St S. The commission will then make recommendations to the City Council based on the hearings.

• Preliminary plat for Jack’s 612 Subdivision – 4 lots on ~0.475 acres at 612 Jackson St. (PZ24-0086)
• Zoning district change request from C-1 PUD to C-1 for 997 Washington St S. (PZ24-0084)
• Proposed annexation of ~10 acres along the 1500 block of Harrison St S. (PZ24-0087)

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of September 16 meeting minutes and September 12‑18 accounts payable. The council will also act on a special‑use permit (PZ24-0085) and approve final plats for new subdivisions, notably the Ellis Subdivision (0.84 acres at 1288 Eastland Drive N.) and the Grand Finale project (3.93 acres at the 1900 block of Washington Street N.). These items are presented for formal approval during the meeting.

• Approve City Council September 16, 2024 minutes
• Approve Accounts Payable for September 12‑18, 2024
• Approve Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Special Use Permit PZ24‑0085
• Approve Final Plat for Ellis Subdivision, 0.84 acres at 1288 Eastland Drive N.
• Approve Final Plat for Grand Finale, 3.93 acres at 1900 Block Washington Street N.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will first confirm a quorum and call the meeting to order. The commission will then conduct a joint code rewrite work session. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment. No specific zoning applications or contracts are on the agenda.

• Confirmation of quorum and call to order
• Joint Code Rewrite Work Session
• Adjournment

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will hold a special meeting to continue discussions regarding the Downtown Commons Mural Project. The session includes an opportunity for general public input.

• Discussion of Downtown Commons Mural Project

Recreation Center Committee

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, was canceled because the body did not have a quorum. The next meeting date has not been determined.

• Meeting canceled due to no quorum
• Next meeting date TBD

Urban Renewal Agency

The Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency will approve minutes, the August financial report, and September accounts payable through a consent calendar. Commissioners will consider a First Amendment to the lease for agency‑owned property at 139 3rd Avenue South. They will also consider amending the FY2024 budget by $226,000 and authorizing a public hearing notice. Additionally, the agency will discuss guidelines for a Development Assistance Participation Program.

• Approve minutes for the August 19, 2024 meeting, August 2024 Financial Report, and September 2024 Accounts Payable (consent calendar)
• Consider First Amendment to lease for property at 139 3rd Avenue South
• Consider FY2024 budget amendment of $226,000 and authorize public hearing notice
• Discuss guidelines for Development Assistance Participation Program

City Council

The City Council will decide on several infrastructure contracts and a budget amendment. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit appeal for an In-N-Out Burgers location.

• Construction bid for Shoshone Falls Grade to RS Jobber Inc. for $2,447,578.30
• Up to $60,000 for Right-of-Way acquisition and road closure on Eastland Drive
• Public hearing to amend the FY 23-24 Budget
• Appeal of Planning and Zoning decision for drive-thru and extended hours at 1965 Blue Lakes Blvd. North (In-N-Out Burgers)
• Special Event Permits for Twin Falls Public Library Read & Treat and Festival of Lights Parade

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will continue discussion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A presentation will recognize Ashley Squires for her service. The meeting also includes a brief public‑input period and department updates.

• Approve August 13, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes
• Continue discussion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Recognition presentation for Ashley Squires
• 15‑minute public input session (2‑minute slots per speaker)
• Department updates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items. One item seeks a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Federation Point Zoning Development Agreement and Conceptual Plan to specify lot sizes for the property at 2035 Washington St N. The other item seeks a recommendation on the appropriate zoning designation for a proposed annexation of about 2 acres at the southwest corner of Park Ave and Washington St. The commission will discuss these recommendations before forwarding them to the City Council.

• Action item: request recommendation to City Council to amend Federation Point Zoning Development Agreement and Conceptual Plan to specify lot sizes for 2035 Washington St N (PZ24-0081)
• Action item: request recommendation to City Council on zoning designation for proposed annexation of ~2 acres at SW corner of Park Ave and Washington St (PZ24-0082)
• Consent calendar: approval of meeting minutes from August 27, 2024
• Upcoming combined work session with City Council on September 23, 2024
• Upcoming meeting on September 24, 2024

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. This action item concerns exterior modifications to a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior modifications at 125 Main Ave W (PZ24-0096)

City Council

The council will consider routine approvals such as prior meeting minutes, travel requests, and accounts payable, as well as several substantive actions. These include approving a three‑year fire‑district contract, awarding a $184,253 brush‑truck purchase to Cascade Fire Equipment, adopting a resolution naming Transmap as the sole supplier for pavement management, and adopting a zoning title amendment ordinance. The meeting also includes special‑event permits and a final plat for Easternsun Subdivision.

• Approve contract with Twin Falls Rural Fire District (Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2027)
• Award bid for Type 6 Brush Truck to Cascade Fire Equipment – $184,253
• Adopt Resolution 2024‑009 naming Transmap sole source for pavement asset management
• Approve Ordinance #2024‑012, a zoning title amendment to Title 10 Chapter 11 and Chapter 13
• Approve final plat for Easternsun Subdivision No. 3, 17.17 acres at 400 block of Hankins Rd

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The only listed substantive item is training for commission members.

• Member training

Airport Advisory Board

The Magic Valley Airport Advisory Board will meet to review several informational updates. The board is scheduled to discuss airport badging, air service, and FAA grant construction programs.

• Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on recruitment for City Board seat opening
• Update on Airport Badging Program
• FAA AIP Grant Construction Program update
• 2025 Air Show Planning update

Public Art Commission

The Twin Falls Public Art Commission will approve the minutes from its August 6, 2024 meeting. It will consider artist submissions for the Downtown Commons Mural project and continue discussion of the funding mechanism. An informational update on September proposals will also be presented.

• Approve August 6, 2024 Public Art Commission meeting minutes (action item).
• Consider artist submissions for the Downtown Commons Mural project (action item).
• Continue discussion of the funding mechanism for public art (action item).
• Provide September public art proposal update (informational).

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items.

Recreation Center Committee

The Twin Falls Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee will consider approving the minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting. The committee will also take a recess for an on‑site visit to the E‑Street Community Center.

• Approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee meeting
• Recess and on‑site visit to E‑Street Community Center (informational)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on August 27, 2024 will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications. One application seeks a motel/hotel on 195 Avenida Del Rio submitted by Rimrock Hospitality Twin Falls, LLC. The other seeks to operate a commercial daycare on 166 Blake St N submitted by Alexandria Brown. The commission will also hear a presentation recommending amendment to the Federation Point Zoning Development Agreement and Conceptual Plan for lot sizes at 2035 Washington St N.

• Special Use Permit request for a motel/hotel at 195 Avenida Del Rio (Rimrock Hospitality Twin Falls, LLC)
• Special Use Permit request for a commercial daycare at 166 Blake St N (Alexandria Brown)
• Presentation to recommend amendment to Federation Point Zoning Development Agreement and Conceptual Plan for lot sizes at 2035 Washington St N (Federation Point Property, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting (consent calendar)
• Confirmation of quorum and conflict of interest declarations

City Council

The City Council will consider terminating the Urban Renewal Plan for the Washington Street South project and proceeding with a plan for the proposed Southwest Revenue Allocation Area. The body will also review subdivision agreements and special event permits.

• Ordinance No. O-2024-014 to terminate the Washington Street South Urban Renewal Project
• Resolution No. R-2024-008 regarding the Southwest Revenue Allocation Area eligibility report
• Improvement Agreements for Little Creek Subdivision and Westpark Commercial Subdivision No. 12
• Special Event Permits for Hispanic Heritage Festival, Oktoberfest, and End of Summer Jam
• Sale of surplus equipment #8220 2014 Ford 250 Super Duty via online auction

General

The Twin Falls Building Safety Department Advisory Committee will consider a proposal to adopt the February 2024 ICC Building Valuation Table presented by Building Official Matthew Long. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirming quorum and allowing public input. No other decisions are listed.

• Proposal to adopt February 2024 ICC Building Valuation Table (by Matthew Long, Building Official)
• Confirmation of quorum/call meeting to order

Urban Renewal Agency

The Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the FY2025 budget and the termination budget for the Washington Street South Revenue Allocation Area. Commissioners will also decide on a $12,000 agreement with Garcia Land Surveying for mapping the Southwest Revenue Allocation Area and on advancing an eligibility report to the Twin Falls City Council. An executive‑session item will address acquiring an interest in real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c).

• Public hearing for the proposed FY2025 Budget (Resolution No. 2024-04)
• Public hearing for the proposed Termination Budget for Washington Street South Revenue Allocation Area (Resolution No. 2024-05)
• Agreement with Garcia Land Surveying up to $12,000 for legal description and map of Southwest Revenue Allocation Area
• Presentation of Eligibility Report for Southwest Revenue Allocation Area and Resolution 2024-06 to advance it to the City Council
• Executive‑session action to acquire an interest in real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2024-2025 Budget and the use of forgone revenue. The body will also consider changes to construction work hours and a funding request for a remediation project.

• Public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 Budget for the City of Twin Falls
• Public hearing on using $307,591 of Forgone Revenue for operation and maintenance costs
• Request to use $75,000 of water reserves for a design professional for the Hamilton Manufacturing Inc. remediation project
• Proposed ordinance amending City Code sections 4-1-4 and 6-2-3 regarding construction work hours
• Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for 1607 Washington St S. (PZ24-0043)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Commission will review the updated Master Plan and receive a budget update from the Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting will also approve the July 9, 2024, commission minutes and consider requests to remove specific trees at 205 9th Ave N and Thomsen Park. Public input will be allowed for up to 15 minutes.

• Approve July 9, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes
• Consider removal of one maple tree at 205 9th Ave N
• Consider removal of two Purple Leaf Plum and two ornamental pear trees at Thomsen Park
• Discussion of the Parks Master Plan update
• Budget update presentation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on three specific land-use requests. These include a vehicle repair facility, a home-based beauty studio, and a retail location with extended hours.

• Request for automobile and truck service/repair facility with drive-thru at 1552 Sun West Way (PZ24-0071)
• Request for home occupation eye lash/spray tanning studio at 1716 Skylane Dr. (PZ24-0075)
• Request for a drive-thru with extended retail hours at 2616 Addison Ave E. (PZ24-0076)

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several consent items, including a special event permit and the sale of surplus equipment. It will vote on awarding a $467,610 contract for the 2024 Mill and Inlay project and on appointing the City Manager as City Health Officer. Council members will review the $102,649,038 preliminary fiscal year budget and hear a zoning change request for a townhome development at 1607 Washington St S. The meeting will also include approval of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant action plan and an executive‑session request.

• Approve $467,610 contract for the 2024 Mill and Inlay project (Staker & Parson Companies, Inc. dba Idaho Materials and Construction)
• Appointment of the City Manager as City Health Officer
• Review of the $102,649,038 preliminary fiscal year budget for Twin Falls
• Zoning Development Agreement to change R-4 to R-4 ZDA for a residential townhome project at 1607 Washington St S
• Approval of the PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 7, 2024 to confirm a quorum and address items on its consent calendar. The commission will hold a discussion on Transparency under Resolution 1912. The agenda also notes the next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024. No other specific actions are listed.

• Confirmation of quorum and call to order
• Consent calendar items
• Discussion: Transparency – Resolution 1912
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024
• Adjournment

Airport Advisory Board

The Magic Valley Airport Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on airport operations and federal grants. The board will also discuss planning for a 2025 airshow.

• Discussion on 2025 Airshow Planning
• Update on N.E. Hangar Area utility installations
• Update on FAA Airport Improvement Program projects and grants
• Review of air service and airport activity related to the Allen Convention in Sun Valley
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 7 and June 4, 2024

Public Art Commission

The Twin Falls Public Art Commission will approve the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes, continue discussion and execution of the Electrical Box Wrap Project, and consider a sculpture option proposed by Jose Trejo Maya. The commission will also discuss funding mechanisms and future planning for public art. Public input and a monthly proposal update will be presented before adjournment.

• Approve July 2, 2024 Public Art Commission meeting minutes
• Continue discussion and execution of the Electrical Box Wrap Project
• Consider request to place a "Sculpture Option" from Jose Trejo Maya
• Discuss funding mechanisms and future planning for public art
• Monthly public art proposal update

Historic Preservation Committee

The Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission will confirm a quorum, discuss a training program under new business, set the date for its next meeting on September 9, 2024, and then adjourn. The agenda also includes a copy of the city’s public hearing procedures for zoning requests.

• Confirmation of quorum and call to order
• New Business – training session
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024
• Adjournment
• Public hearing procedures for zoning requests (informational attachment)

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several actions, including adopting a preliminary budget of $102,649,038 for fiscal year 2024‑2025. Council members will also vote on a zoning development agreement amendment, a vehicle purchase, a zoning title amendment, and a fee schedule change. Public hearings on the zoning amendment, fee changes, and the budget are scheduled for this meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance #2024-006 amending the Addison Springs Subdivision Zoning Development Agreement and Subdivision Master Plan
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Mack cab and chassis for $159,747.00 via a Sourcewell cooperative agreement
• Consider a Zoning Title Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 11 (Required Improvements) and Chapter 13 (Building Permits)
• Approve a resolution proposing new fees and amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule
• Adopt the Preliminary Budget for FY 2024‑2025 in the amount of $102,649,038

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of July 22 minutes, July 18‑24 accounts payable, and the final plat for the El Milagro Subdivision No. 3. It will hear a police department presentation of POST certifications and the city manager’s FY 2024‑25 budget recommendations. The council will vote on authorizing the mayor to sign several FAA grant offers for airport projects, with amounts ranging from $205,275 to $937,713.

• Approve City Council minutes from July 22, 2024
• Approve accounts payable for July 18‑24, 2024
• Approve Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Final Plat for El Milagro Subdivision No. 3 (2.37 acres at 1122 Washington St S)
• Authorize mayor to sign FAA grant for Northwest Aircraft Parking Ramp Construction Design ($205,275)
• Authorize mayor to sign FAA grant for engineering and rehabilitation of Northwest Aircraft Parking Ramp ($937,713)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission's meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024 was canceled, so no agenda items were considered or decided. The agenda only contained the standard public hearing procedures for zoning requests, which would have been reviewed if the meeting had taken place.

• Meeting canceled – no decisions or discussions were held

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt a preliminary budget for FY2025 and an amended budget for the Washington Street South Revenue Allocation Area. The agency will schedule public hearings for both budget items for August 19, 2024.

• Adoption of preliminary FY2025 budget with expenditures of $5,818,062
• Preliminary amended FY2024 budget for Washington Street South Revenue Allocation Area increasing expenditures to $79,000
• Presentation on marketing and communication for Downtown Master Plan implementation