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City Attorney staff explained the Local Land Use Planning Act requires a written statement of findings and conclusions when a governing body makes a land‑use decision. Citing a recent Idaho Supreme Court decision that criticized a short council statement in another city, the attorney prepared an extensive 21‑page document to record the council’s reasoning, the testimony and the record for appellate review. “The Local Land Use Planning Act requires that when you make a land use decision, that the deciding body make a written, written set of findings and conclusions,” the city attorney told councilors.

Council action and vote: a motion to approve the written findings and conclusions was made and seconded (motion recorded in the meeting). The roll call on the motion recorded the following votes: Council President Burtonshaw — Yes; Councilor Larson — Yes; Councilor Digman — Yes; Councilor Freeman — Yes; Councilor Francis — Aye; Councilor Radford — Abstain. The mayor declared the motion carried. The city attorney said the final signed document would be provided to the appellant and appended to the minutes.

Why this matters: the findings and conclusions formalize the council’s reasons and create a detailed administrative record that a court reviewing an appeal can evaluate. The attorney said the length and detail respond to recent appellate guidance encouraging fuller explanations to aid judicial review and avoid remand for inadequate reasoning.

Dissent and process notes: the attorney offered to assist any council member who wished to prepare a formal written dissent; one councilor explained at the meeting that they had earlier voted differently at the hearing but ultimately supported adoption of the findings in the work session vote.

Records and distribution: the council approved a signature sheet for the document and the attorney said copies will be sent to the appellant and made publicly available as part of the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Idaho Falls City - City Council Work Session - Feb 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a 21‑page written findings and conclusions prepared by the city attorney in a land‑use appeal; vote: five ayes, one abstention. The document was prepared in response to a recent Idaho Supreme Court critique in a separate case and will be appended to meeting minutes.","taxTitle","Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho","taxId",4472,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667738,"Airport staff recommend new parking access system, estimate up to $300K with cameras",1193,3189000,4382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255890-c4fda6d91c2fbaec9912ce01844b995c&start=3189&end=4382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255890-c4fda6d91c2fbaec9912ce01844b995c/thumbnail_3189000.jpg","/articles/6667738/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Airport-staff-recommend-new-parking-access-system-estimate-up-to-300K-with-cameras","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667738-b3a51b037a7abfa7c9414f254dfcaa4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202281&Signature=VuiJwoBu5KGiI3drkFtpT~98DNZ018yiGHuCnBtYOpq-r70AQy6HPco1RXEkOQnO0gSZ~MnN8eP044VBHmo9jhJLJwteTmUibAiC7Xp9lVTVZ5rfH874hFlmp18OTlQV9zxRjpuCapNQ68yTSXvmd7KE1YhWxhBQnVBgHMoWuhGP7yCfVvlpQQtMuiZi7YjtClNT4Z3Hk3NC2RxWGES8U-DrNTG4A0E6AHc66sw24UM3tDiPGeuU1NmuqDSCljkTCMlQVnpErFDVz93g-1eD6LsBNamEZW9HaUQ98fQUjkk7XbvLhlPVKp5f3ZFSLpN89siuHwQ36bOy3Rx0hnqe1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff presented an update on the parking access and revenue control system at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and recommended council consider awarding a contract to DGM/AMANO after a competitive RFP process.

The airport director and staff said the existing equipment is about 20 years old and failing; staff outlined a process that began with a November RFP, a vendor walkthrough, 11 proposals received in December, and recent final interviews that narrowed the field to two finalists: Flash and Amano (DGM). “Our equipment is ancient. It's 20 years. It's well past its useful life,” the airport presenter said, explaining the need for replacement.

Recommendation and costs: staff recommended DGM/Amano as the best fit for the airport’s operational needs. The recommendation listed equipment costs of approximately $253,000 for the base system, plus approximately $6,250 per license‑plate‑reader (LPR) camera; staff said the proposal supports up to 10 lanes if site geometry permits. Allowing for 10 LPR cameras would add about $62,500 and push the total above $300,000. Staff also reported expected monthly service/SaaS fees of just over $1,700 (final amount depends on add‑on services chosen).

Functionality considered: staff compared the two finalists on cloud functionality, customization, parts procurement, camera options and user portal usability. Flash offers more third‑party equipment flexibility and an in‑house LPR system, while Amano/DGM offers a long‑standing local service relationship and an equipment roadmap staff called “future proof” through vendor upgrades. Staff noted tradeoffs: Flash’s ticket roll capacity and web portal were weaker in the demonstrations; Amano’s parts must be purchased through the vendor rather than third parties.

User options: both finalists support multiple entry and payment methods (ticket, QR/mobile pay, credit card, license plate entry and apps). Staff said adding LPR improves speed for repeat users, helps customers who lose tickets, and enables employee plate lists for lot access; staff also flagged mobile‑pay integration and bilingual call‑center options as possible add‑ons.

Timeline and next steps: staff said, pending council approval at an upcoming regular meeting (staff indicated the contract would be on the Thursday council agenda), the airport expects equipment to be installed and operational prior to May 15. Council members asked questions about lane widths, snow‑plow and large‑vehicle access, dynamic pricing options and whether installation will require surface improvements in the lot; staff said entrance lanes will be improved but that a larger resurfacing is a separate capital project.

Staff recommended DGM/Amano be placed on the council agenda for formal award; city staff cautioned the final cost depends on camera counts and add‑on services.","Airport staff recommended a replacement parking access and revenue control system and recommended DGM/Amano after an RFP process; staff estimated $253,000 for core equipment plus up to $62,500 for license‑plate‑reading cameras and monthly service fees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667743,"Idaho Falls staff outline plan to convert irrigation rights for new developments",2960,207000,3167000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255890-c4fda6d91c2fbaec9912ce01844b995c&start=207&end=3167","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255890-c4fda6d91c2fbaec9912ce01844b995c/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/6667743/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Idaho-Falls-staff-outline-plan-to-convert-irrigation-rights-for-new-developments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667743-cfbd5ad7ca9370398c1f4ce61f1b089d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202281&Signature=En7O1VsYi-F~qaDkM4Xm-TXOxfmW~JQSVqs5TiKTX9ZCuwJtw8iHsPhXrV54nh5uH5KBo7pmSYXOAb1HNve3tqwDVC~yLY0VRN-uJkmueWoa0HmQ342pgQJhhib77j7hv9ceimiS7B2wgownH-AKNAZqMfV4VOeIG2GqNqStrBHF4EKJTHbv9P2WsAxyQT~OADFx8pCbSuGdC8luarF8apO7VW4hh6g9aEInf3qT2xRhaW5qiX0uxPl9-irbWnehuqOc~hct7g8xP-R6U1Q39D~jPazKEgvXAF6Li3PxhaYf-XQNLhKy393ZsXbwjOyt4iOLM5GbGqB63Ql~yFGzqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Idaho Falls City Council at a Feb. work session that they are preparing to convert existing agricultural surface‑water irrigation rights into a secondary (nonpotable) irrigation system for new urban development.

The presentation by Public Works Director Keith explained the goal is to shift irrigation demand from treated potable supplies to district surface water where existing water rights allow, and to set design standards and an agreement with Idaho irrigation districts that would govern how developers connect to and use that water.

A key technical limit the city and irrigation district are using is 8.97 gallons per minute per acre for each converted parcel; the district also expects continuous, around‑the‑clock irrigation scheduling for the subdivisions that tie in to avoid sharp nighttime peaks that can draw down canal deliveries. “It is the key piece of the puzzle, you know, the two items, the 8.97 gallons per minute and then that that’s utilized in a 24 hour period,” Keith said during the presentation.

Why this matters: staff said the conversion reduces pressure on the city’s potable groundwater portfolio at peak hours (roughly overnight into early morning) and responds to state guidance encouraging surface‑water irrigation use. City staff also said using surface water avoids applying treated potable water to large turf areas such as parks and golf courses.

How it would work: staff proposed that future developers design and build the surface irrigation improvements (pump stations, meters and laterals) for each subdivision, with the city taking over operation and ongoing maintenance after subdivision acceptance. The irrigation district would stop its responsibility at a lockable headgate or point of diversion; from that point the city would operate the pumps and distribution in the public right‑of‑way.

Billing and cost: the irrigation district will continue to bill property owners for district assessments. Staff said those assessments are currently structured so a minimal assessment (lots under roughly seven acres) is about $102 annually. By comparison, the city’s current residential potable irrigation charge is $16.85 per month (about $202.20 per year). “The intent would be that they would be bringing [the resident] whole … whether they were just using potable water or surface water,” Keith said, describing an initial rate approach that offsets the irrigation district assessment so residents do not pay more overall while staff gathers operational data.

Metering and operations: staff said meter pits would be installed and that the city intends to meter both potable and surface irrigation eventually; however, implementation will initially use a flat monthly rate while staff collects usage and power‑cost data to design a usage‑based rate later. Staff emphasized a substantial public education and customer‑service workload initially to help property owners schedule irrigation and resolve low‑pressure complaints when canal draws are high.

Other operational points and tradeoffs: the city favors operating and maintaining the secondary system rather than shifting responsibilities to homeowners’ associations, citing long‑term replacement and capital needs the city can manage more reliably. Staff noted that some developers and irrigation districts in other parts of Idaho use on‑site reservoirs or storage to mitigate canal capacity limits, but that reservoirs raise land‑use and maintenance costs.

Next steps and schedule: staff said they are negotiating a draft agreement with Idaho Irrigation District and two smaller districts (Progressive and New Sweden) and are preparing design standards to be incorporated into city development standards. Staff asked council for feedback and indicated the agreement and standards will return to council for consideration in a future regular meeting (staff suggested late February or early March).","City staff detailed a plan to use surface irrigation water for new residential developments to reduce potable water demand, describing operational, billing and design issues and a draft agreement with the irrigation district.","actionData","errors"]

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