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Key actions and outcomes

- LID 54 public hearing: Council approved resolution 2025-1 to set a public hearing on LID 54 for March 19. (Outcome: approved; further neighborhood outreach to occur March 12; council work session March 5.)

- Budget adjustments / grants: Council approved a budget adjustment to accept an LTAC grant for a Second East project (design phase) and a Department of Energy grant for traffic signal equipment and software (approximate grant $76,280; estimated project cost about $85,000). (Outcome: approved.)

- Procurement and bid authorizations: Council authorized staff to accept low bids after the public opening for (1) epoxy/aggregate sewer manhole covers (to resist hydrogen sulfide damage) and (2) the North Yellowstone Sanitary Sewer project (construction). Staff said if a low bid is unexpectedly high they will return to council. (Outcome: authorized.)

- Architect for police facility: Council approved proceeding to contract negotiations with Hummel Architects (with KMB Architects as public‑safety partner) to design a proposed police station facility. (Outcome: approved.)

- Tabernacle grant and contracts: Council authorized submittal of a CDBG application for approximately $245,000 for Tabernacle HVAC improvements, selected Altura Community Consulting as the grant administrator for scoring purposes, and approved a $3,000 development contract to prepare the application. A public hearing was set for March 5. (Outcome: approved.)

- Surplus property: Council voted to surplus about 120 5/8\" water meters and 22 one‑inch meters that are no longer compatible with radio read systems. (Outcome: approved.)

- Ordinances and readings: The council considered Ordinance 13-28 (rezoning a parcel west of Moody Road from light industrial to medium‑density residential) on first reading and approved; Ordinance 13-27 (annexation of certain properties) received third reading and was considered. (Outcome: readings passed as recorded.)

- Consent calendar: Council approved minutes and payment of city bills on the consent calendar. (Outcome: approved.)

Why it matters: the actions advance multiple capital and operating projects, fund design and signal modernization work, authorize procurement activity using federal funds, and move land‑use decisions to upcoming hearings and ordinance steps. Most votes were taken by voice and recorded as passed; the meeting transcript does not include roll‑call tallies for each item.

Ending: Staff were directed to proceed with outreach and bid administration per standard procedures, to return to council with contract documents and bid results as required, and to hold the scheduled hearings and meetings in March.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 2/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved setting a public hearing on LID 54, accepted two grant budget adjustments, authorized bid awards on sanitary projects, approved an architect for a proposed police facility, selected Altura as grant administrator and approved contracts, voted to surplus water meters and approved ordinance readings and the consent calendar.","taxTitle","Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho","taxId",52398,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6067251,"Spencer Reynolds sworn in as Rexburg city attorney; council thanks retiring attorney Steve Zollinger",1849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b&start=1849&end=1849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b/thumbnail_1849000.jpg","/articles/6067251/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Spencer-Reynolds-sworn-in-as-Rexburg-city-attorney-council-thanks-retiring-attorney-Steve-Zollinger","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067251-3de52ff9bf224aa347a9f3c4b587db01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202848&Signature=oCUMX0OBQdAuupRfJOhiEe5XHuIUfNHNWVnsTsMiCLq60yszTtXfvfsV4CchP0Gy6jMaqRY7iM4cskS45ESQiiAA98YZDYNCP6IHpq8F8UrplIe8DQHeFfzykqnLJtNOUei89sg7eoKLVpWkwbcgKPn24MliMP23~uSWm10Vu72A3kyDL0xgWZXSLBYMCfeNDdPxYtBFIt-f9ZuhxbIQr-PFUjR5G4br9OMrpBk7fm-ksPm~-ENJ7ZTWdVsNGl2o7G8vcXz8dPyDVnYjvPm7-qfUfEpzXAIl-TkrcdeUXoUPxYxGtRWHsBxB9Bq-as~AbLpC0h3~rRtk8IVDgV~AsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spencer Reynolds was sworn in as Rexburg’s city attorney at the start of the council meeting; the council and staff recognized retiring city attorney Steven Zollinger for 32 years of service.

Under the administration of City Clerk Deborah Lovejoy, Reynolds took the oath and said he looked forward to serving Rexburg. \"Rexburg means the world to me,\" Reynolds said, describing personal ties and his intention to serve long term. Council members thanked Steve Zollinger at a brief recognition earlier in the meeting for his decades of service and presented comments of appreciation.

Why it matters: the city attorney’s office provides legal advice and representation to the city and council; the transition was presented as a planned change with staff and council members noting a smooth handoff and a public open house earlier in the day to honor Zollinger.

Ending: The council proceeded from the ceremonial swearing‑in into its regular agenda with Reynolds in place as the city’s legal officer.","Spencer Reynolds took the oath of office as Rexburg’s city attorney; the council acknowledged long service by retiring city attorney Steven (Steve) Zollinger and welcomed Reynolds’ commitment to the community.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":87,"_45":87,"_46":88,"_48":89,"_50":90,"_52":91,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6067255,"Council selects Altura as grant administrator, approves $3,000 contract and sets public hearing for Tabernacle HVAC grant",5661000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b&start=5661&end=5661","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b/thumbnail_5661000.jpg","/articles/6067255/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Council-selects-Altura-as-grant-administrator-approves-3000-contract-and-sets-public-hearing-for-Tabernacle-HVAC-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067255-00a1af93aed879d55dd3ce02843a5eb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202848&Signature=bNviJOcBMr0RA~HBisQgFmCcSAORoAQfcsdTXeNEhzxhraxDML01aEUAhn~aII7JB-rCWWCrIoXX4Z5alFr9ZDRq1020UmE1nG1W3AWtECvjPc-A6Xn4gI3G8rvZD2~PB~zUzIjwtTsMslEvI5cOR8sz8CNG-GZn4vgBkSkEmR~mA9mBjbIUrLcc9t9wOJafpcCHxXCd9C7n0NZM7JODryiqndnkFW2q73YBwB-gT-QEEWDZxbRs-xGAXU-MeBRofncjxSz02Va8G2nsUi6ZA6QeiSNa1rSsQ0QpWSHVXZGUDOXOTqbAqGOUxP5fMFR73dx9j2qJQ-Q-~EawOuex4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council authorized staff to pursue a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the Idaho Department of Commerce for improvements at the Tabernacle, approved Altura Community Consulting as the project’s grant administrator (if awarded), and approved a $3,000 development contract to complete the application.

Tacy Stoddard of Altura told the council the city is applying for the full grant amount available for the project—$245,000—to fund HVAC and related upgrades at the Tabernacle and that Altura’s role would be to prepare the application and, if awarded, administer the grant. \"We were asked back in January to do a grant application ... this would be a good fit for the community center grant,\" Stoddard said.

Council approved a resolution authorizing submittal of the application and set a public hearing for March 5 as part of the grant process. Council then voted to select Altura as the grant administrator for scoring purposes in the application and approved a $3,000 contract to pay Altura to prepare and submit the grant packet. The contract was described in staff materials as a pre‑award development agreement; if the city receives the award, a subsequent contract for grant administration would be brought back for council approval (administration fees typically limited by the grant program and were discussed as roughly 10 percent of award during the meeting).

Why it matters: the Tabernacle is a city‑owned historic/community building; the planned HVAC and related mechanical work is intended to improve usability for community programs, and the grant would reduce the immediate capital burden on the city's capital account. Staff said project estimates and contractor input put the likely scope and costs higher than earlier estimates, which prompted the search for external grant funding.

Ending: Council approved the application submittal, named Altura as administrator for scoring and agreed to a $3,000 development contract to finalize the packet; the grant application is due March 7 and a public hearing on the project is set for the council’s March 5 meeting.","City will apply to Idaho Department of Commerce community block grant program for roughly $245,000 to upgrade HVAC at the Tabernacle; Altura Community Consulting was chosen as the grant administrator and a $3,000 development contract was approved to prepare the application; council set a public hearing for March 5.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":42,"_43":97,"_45":97,"_46":98,"_48":99,"_50":100,"_52":101,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6067260,"SilverStar reports fiber build progress in Rexburg, eyes spring construction to finish initial commitment",2372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b&start=2372&end=2372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b/thumbnail_2372000.jpg","/articles/6067260/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/SilverStar-reports-fiber-build-progress-in-Rexburg-eyes-spring-construction-to-finish-initial-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067260-aba2be453b1740bd63176aec6c283394/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202848&Signature=WGNm3EGAyrLvVeBbhFlySOX2wKPjM2cb16RPVtUGcSfST9BxGAzq14liIt2hyTPF~X1cDMr3aGazG9Iz0hiH-ROKkG6R0eB40MylE6kv2-vWFTXHvCweTP7U~FjD18gb5CI7loDugkgXV2GxgYMwyCeFWscpNw3zKQ0ZFsmdnKuQAtAKw9s15jh3mfEmTHvux8kNyyePZfHD-AYe3tVovIKLuS9X0Exirt3v8OsFzFNxURniznIDVm1YaiUlb4N0-UORPGxzE9IIkG0CtzA9iwXYNcmHGNtISCCPrKclTXF9EbwOfvKa151HTDpsuljiarDpNFn4IWAeEQOQeS3afQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SilverStar (the Lightbridge brand) updated the Rexburg City Council on 2024 build progress and its work plan for the 2025 construction season, reporting dozens of completed neighborhoods and continued customer activation as the company completes the network the city and developer partners planned.

Jason Jenkins, SilverStar vice president for open access, told the council the company has more than 208,000 feet of mainline in the ground and more than 2,200 passings (serviceable locations) within the area the company has been building. He said roughly 520 homes were receiving active service at the start of the year and nearly 1,400 households had signed up or expressed interest; SilverStar’s average take rate across developments so far is about 40 percent, with a high of 63 percent in some subdivisions.

\"We're targeting to start construction again in the city of Rexburg by May 1, if weather permits,\" Jenkins said, adding that staff and SilverStar were coordinating final engineering and right‑of‑way needs. He noted that SilverStar expects to complete the residential build areas it originally committed to and will also work with developers on infrastructure in newly developing subdivisions as those developers open trenches.

SilverStar representatives emphasized subscription patterns: one‑gig symmetrical packages are the most common selection, roughly 72 percent of active customers receive speeds beyond what legacy providers can deliver on non‑fiber infrastructure, and a growing share request multi‑gig tiers. The company said it will continue engagement campaigns in completed areas (neighbor‑to‑neighbor recruitment) and will phase construction across labeled build areas east of the railroad and other subdivisions.

City staff and SilverStar said timing depends on spring thaw and final engineering; the company noted some geotechnical and rock challenges on hill sections that require additional work with city engineers. SilverStar brought a small support team and asked the council to expect weekly or monthly operational updates during the spring build.

Ending: SilverStar’s briefing reassured the council that the company intends to finish its committed residential build areas this construction season, subject to weather and final engineering; residents can expect additional outreach and construction notices as the April/May work window approaches.","SilverStar (Lightbridge) told the council it has laid more than 208,000 feet of mainline and will resume construction in spring 2025 to complete the company’s committed build areas; staff and company representatives discussed take rates, subscription levels and a target construction window.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":42,"_43":107,"_45":107,"_46":108,"_48":109,"_50":110,"_52":111,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":112,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":113,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6067265,"Rexburg council schedules March public hearing after months of Local Improvement District planning for LID 54",3127000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b&start=3127&end=3127","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3140521-fa980653100c734af96957b1711acf9b/thumbnail_3127000.jpg","/articles/6067265/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Rexburg-council-schedules-March-public-hearing-after-months-of-Local-Improvement-District-planning-for-LID-54","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067265-a9e728a52704c0a80d3579af5ad17fea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202848&Signature=YbA-3JNWW7dHQ94M0lOnSmZabenV6HYqLqcP3IZLZYf3RRWzS1AXPwmITEgrve7JMB~3wZUAIuektgI6Rn9YeNMUlc7du6NTZZ2fYIoMxNTLnDtCsOZpcZNWgyhgh8VPRMXTnEEz0usoHPbXxaS2tYlhc6m9p9k9uZrj1XiiS18gQYe0r-DHvMl7mJJlHDKY3Zb~Z-FIXlQ~VQGh2MfypHVh79JV1AzxLMPl7TrE3we~ISp6aP57mRNq6HPPNhndcNfi1SK2tQLvXyeGFV-hOKZUfSiaJ83LR3NxJOuJzvy7Vsr7d12nGe5S~p9SKMKF5Qkhj~r5n34tBUeBoxh0wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rexburg City staff laid out options for Local Improvement District (LID) 54 on the city’s west side and the City Council voted to set a public hearing for March 19 as the city moves the project through public review.

City engineer Keith Davidson summarized constraints on streets included in LID 54—Birch Street, First South from Second West to Center Street, First West from Main to First South, and portions of Park Street—and recommended postponing reconstruction on steep-slope sections of Birch to allow a neighborhood meeting and more design time. \"Normally, we're trying to keep it under 4,\" Davidson said, referring to cross‑slope targets on Birch where measured sections reached 4.6 percent.

The council and staff emphasized outreach: staff will hold an open-house for affected property owners on March 12, run a work session on March 5, and present the LID at a March 19 public hearing. The council passed a resolution to set that hearing (resolution 2025-1).

Why it matters: the LID would require property‑owner assessments for curb, gutter and sidewalk work and some driveway reconstruction. Council members pressed staff about homeowner affordability; one council member characterized an estimated owner bill of about $15,000 for a single property as \"staggering\" and said they could not vote yes on such an assessment without further options. Staff repeatedly called the figures estimates until contractor bids are received.

City staff described the city's cost‑sharing policy for LIDs: the current policy participates at 30 percent for curb and gutter and 30 percent for sidewalk, with a 50 percent city contribution in cases where the street is being narrowed. Davidson said staff proposes keeping that policy structure but offering more neighborhood engagement and a hardship review process. \"If we're putting in a brand new road, we don't want to see someone come in and cut that road later,\" Davidson said in explaining why some driveway work is counted differently in estimates.

Staff gave example estimates and clarified limits: average estimated owner cost shown in staff materials was roughly $14,400 (estimate), a high estimate was just under $20,000, and some individual properties had much larger estimates (one corner property was shown in staff materials with an owner estimate reported in the packet at approximately $26,000). Staff repeatedly cautioned that these are preliminary estimates that could change after contractor pricing and final quantities.

Next steps: the council approved setting the public hearing and agreed to the staff plan to mail pre‑hearing material, hold an open house for property owners on March 12, run a work session March 5 at 5:30 p.m., and bring finalized contract bids and a refined assessment schedule after bids are opened. Staff also agreed to prepare options for hardship relief and to provide additional breakdowns showing why particular properties’ owner costs are as estimated.

Ending: The council’s action moves LID 54 from design and committee review toward public hearings and formal assessment calculations; final assessments remain subject to contractor bids and any council adjustments following the public hearing.","City staff and council discussed design challenges, homeowner costs and hardship options for Local Improvement District 54; council set a public hearing for March 19 and scheduled neighborhood and work sessions before that date.","actionData","errors"]

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