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“My name is Azul Pueger. I work at 7080 Wolf Creek Circle… I moved here 4 years ago and was surprised by how people drive here,” Pueger said. She described seeing more accidents and near misses and reported people “drive faster than 35 miles an hour” in residential areas, use phones at stoplights, and fail to yield to pedestrians near Sunnyside and 10th. Pueger asked the council to hire more officers to control the problem and suggested that increased enforcement could be revenue-positive for the city.

The mayor thanked Pueger for the comments and told her the ideas would be noted and become part of the council’s understanding. No formal council action or staff response committing to hiring was taken during the meeting; the comments were recorded as part of the public comment period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Idaho Falls City - City Council Meeting - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident described frequent speeding and near-miss crashes in residential neighborhoods and asked the council to hire more police officers to address traffic safety.","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},6539204,"Council approves 2024 CAPER and multiple final plats, including Aspen Meadows and Ivywood divisions",747,1063000,1810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b&start=1063&end=1810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b/thumbnail_1063000.jpg","/articles/6539204/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Council-approves-2024-CAPER-and-multiple-final-plats-including-Aspen-Meadows-and-Ivywood-divisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539204-19d2c28b4119bd3045aaa819b0270c26/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448289&Signature=XK5DaqHdFk7zsTDLRi3euDVLJSwyXvUrntm7Vbqy6OFkvZ-7etORIIkldLrcogo8CpJvuDQrliDuAFDrgGlRCKOyCou2uqhmlrLvL-VKiCn-7ZmZKd6s4W7yrbg0oMgWHNNNQy1Y0MykBk7m-z7BNshSjdzTlJi7rbapO4RZQQcqSSIIrcLGZiVUDBc5wLBbWo4hGFiOjlDVl~F5uAtIlfaqMaUteMUZjyV0c~sHfqac2JBXIzXc3C7Fp5h90xmkTui7IhECPhbACUuYccNIQyao161EZaH5ojIj6Yp4DQlu6Qii7gv~LLE18fjmNIPxhxUCT8YIWD1X4ulwtmfoKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Falls City Council voted unanimously to approve the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and approved several final plats and related documents for new residential developments.

Community Development Services staff member Lisa Farris presented the CAPER, saying the report covers programs and activities in 2024. Farris said the city held a public hearing May 8 and accepted public comments through May 24; no comments were received during that period. Council voted to approve the CAPER so staff could file the report with HUD.

Council then considered a series of final plats and associated documents. The approvals on the agenda included:
- Aspen Meadows Division No. 2: council approved the development agreement, the final plat and the statement of relevant criteria and standards. Council discussion noted Block 2 includes roughly 5.2 acres designated for a charter school and that a canal limits road connectivity at Cannon Lane; staff explained future development to the north will provide connection.
- Ivywood Division No. 8: council approved the development agreement, final plat and statement of relevant criteria and standards for a single-family subdivision (listed as 25 lots in staff comments).
- Ivywood Division No. 10: council approved the development agreement, final plat and statement of relevant criteria and standards (listed as 57 lots in staff comments).

A councilor noted that many applications are compliant with law and pass through the planning and zoning process before council consideration; the mayor and staff emphasized these items had been reviewed by planning and zoning commissioners. All motions to approve the CAPER and the plats passed unanimously as recorded by the city clerk.

Votes at a glance (selected items from this meeting):
- Approve 2024 CAPER resolution for submission to HUD — approved (unanimous).
- Aspen Meadows Division No. 2: development agreement, final plat, statement of relevant criteria and standards — approved (unanimous); Block 2 includes a charter school site (~5.2 acres).
- Ivywood Division No. 8: development agreement, final plat, statement of relevant criteria and standards — approved (unanimous); staff noted ~25 single-family lots.
- Ivywood Division No. 10: development agreement, final plat, statement of relevant criteria and standards — approved (unanimous); staff noted ~57 single-family lots.

Council did not discuss significant changes to the plats at this meeting; staff said the items have been vetted through planning and zoning and met applicable criteria.","Council approved the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CDBG CAPER) for submission to HUD and granted final plat and development-agreement approvals for Aspen Meadows Division 2 (includes charter school) and Ivywood Divisions 8 and 10.",{"_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},6539207,"Council approves $225,779 engineering agreement for Elm Street reconstruction",288,753000,1041000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b&start=753&end=1041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6539207/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Council-approves-225779-engineering-agreement-for-Elm-Street-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539207-d5400562434b7c33941acbac00f722d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448290&Signature=frdLfpChlARI3NZ4CBueG63uendxV7e8e-DSdbpT7dKjeXVu2xuez~W7Aznt6nK0F9VfYFSJpy0O~m9amGH3XC77ksoHlAgi1fp9ydoaYCjxYY-tk9SNZYbMMaINX2TjfPwygvh87w1b0A13L2FZi-SITQz1KhxXk2zN8q4sJAWGCbcS9pyGDat4090Z16QI4CxWtrqHQyVSNjsBltQnbPOgJ-VF7g4zkxb94HTPgLicJ6DIw4-J-1HChD6s9S-9o2JTQI7olw4M4jROesw1M89cGr-NHTe6J6k8S76Jf9PM09iarc1OfJgQtOSvkJeq7PrHcuXUDHIucM3X5nyMOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Falls City Council approved a local professional services agreement with Precision Engineering LLC for design work to reconstruct Elm Street between Yellowstone Avenue and South Boulevard, authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute the necessary documents.

Public Works Director Chris Frederickson told council the contract is for design services and estimated the cost at $225,779. He said the city’s share will include a 7.34% match—amounting to approximately $16,572—that the city must pay. Frederickson said the project is programmed for construction in fiscal year 2026 and was selected by quality-based selection after proposals were ranked by staff.

“Elm Street…is a pedestrian corridor that links our roundabout in South Boulevard back to the downtown in Idaho Falls,” Frederickson said, explaining the reconstruction will address steep shoulders, pedestrian accommodations and bicycle use, sight-line issues and the potential evaluation of rapid-flashing beacons at school crossings.

Council members asked for clarification that the agreement covers engineering/design only and that construction funding is programmed for FY2026. A motion to approve the professional services agreement and authorize execution passed unanimously: Larson (yes); Francis (aye); Burtonshaw (yes); Dingman (yes); Freeman (yes); Bradford (aye). The motion carried.

The council and staff said the design will consider ADA and pedestrian improvements, stormwater and how best to accommodate all users on the corridor; construction procurement and final design details will follow the engineering phase.","City approved a professional services agreement with Precision Engineering to design reconstruction of Elm Street between Yellowstone Avenue and South Boulevard, with the city responsible for 7.34% local match (~$16,572); construction is programmed for FY2026.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539209,"Council approves design agreement for EV chargers at four city sites, not-to-exceed $224,700",84,640000,724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b&start=640&end=724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b/thumbnail_640000.jpg","/articles/6539209/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Council-approves-design-agreement-for-EV-chargers-at-four-city-sites-not-to-exceed-224700","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539209-72d5af33bf56582f09991882f8f7b73a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448290&Signature=WG3LUk7V~E2qfTHhL37iGhPzA9veEOSjIXPO5ISMKY~JHvAZLAVCqPYBIep2e47wQGPF~LS1nvd2q3k~HfbgRAIfvyMMOGtwHTx7odorR1Sxl4ZfuLzJN1ESvgWW~qHs3Wk7Ko27GLlEqqEpp2q~iAzebwrLRDeQOenyNAJjU8S0bJ58HMb~UFKpfX9n0ntGWN86y4g~1d26SGfVpXIW1cj59kGQVW0IYSRucOO9jcXNhV7pDF7rh~mM~~7uC2EidO3G43-nu4azAkNZOcpxzNp2c4gUEb5MXarY0WG8WH4UYYJHLt1SFDyoJV8DO4nyWmiBWMtQIzaFBGHgnLyL-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Falls City Council approved a not-to-exceed $224,700 scope-of-work agreement with Keller and Associates for design of four electric vehicle charging sites, authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute the contract.

Assistant General Manager Steven Gorman (Idaho Falls Power) said the city previously received a grant for EV charging stations at four locations and selected Keller because the firm is on the federal pre-approved list required by the grant and has relevant related work experience.

“This is approval for a task order for Keller and Associates to do the design for these corner sites,” Gorman said, explaining the firm will produce construction and electrical design work, including stormwater and parking integration. He said preliminary site visuals exist but the council was being asked to approve the detailed design phase.

A council motion to accept Keller Associates’ scope of work for a not-to-exceed cost of $224,700 passed unanimously: Freeman (yes); Bradford (aye); Burtonshaw (yes); Damon (yes); Francis (aye); Larson (yes). The clerk recorded the motion carried.

Council members did not add conditions to the contract in the meeting. Staff said the designs will proceed to construction documents; separate procurement and construction phases will follow after design completion and grant compliance.","The council approved a not-to-exceed $224,700 task order with Keller and Associates to design electric vehicle charging sites required by a federal grant; the agreement covers construction design and electrical work for four locations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539211,"Idaho Falls council rejects bids for hauling and spreading of liquid biosolids",170,438000,608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b&start=438&end=608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684266-fd4e50fa212eb33d303b3ba83a5ddf8b/thumbnail_438000.jpg","/articles/6539211/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Idaho-Falls-council-rejects-bids-for-hauling-and-spreading-of-liquid-biosolids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539211-ef36169bed417f6b0913dd2f3b3845a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448290&Signature=UeuUnTMiYhXhEaBk5LaKW2F0HnL3WYWPUewnRu7UdTg99YWGmqzxEKdlLUbDMPKz3DFLROHY91A6cxEercQJEMJvd02ppzN5N4a2KCM-4fCAYXK3oj9uLk6P5hb~NZ4kY9ROcoHQvBB19Fz6ivhCVwZCz3ARmoxZmjmW775USTC2kbOM16jT~vKw4uCMvs69152wYSHh1gHtIOyD4rX9K~JGK-pPKXoPHt1y19PcMdDUqChXZTI0RKi1SkXSxPpX4k0j96xYGvJlLDrVedQzD7sYTANtlNAUB5fSBdIIJd4qj74OSFva9DwWboSIZGJobHLoa05d12tCMCyo5WTq~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Idaho Falls City Council on a unanimous vote rejected bids for haul-and-spread services for liquid biosolids and authorized staff to seek new contractors on the open market.

The council acted after Municipal Services Director Pam Alexander told members the department received two bids for the hauling and spreading of liquid biosolids, and the apparent low bidder attached multiple exceptions the department considered “substantial.” Alexander said the service is required by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and recommended rejecting the bids and pursuing more economical contractors.

“On opening both bids, the apparent low had a number of exceptions that they attached to the bid,” Alexander said. “These exceptions…were substantial enough to recommend a rejection of the bids received and go out on the open market to provide the service.”

Council discussion noted the low bidder had provided the service the previous year but added requirements this year that the city found unacceptable. One council member described the exceptions as creating “a double nightmare” because the bidder sought to restrict performance while still collecting payment under the contract.

The council moved and seconded a motion to reject the bids for IF25020 (haul and spread of liquid wastewater biosolids), to find the services can be procured more economically on the open market, and to authorize the mayor and staff to secure contractors. The city clerk recorded the vote as unanimous: Francis (yes); Freeman (yes); Dingman (yes); Larson (yes); Bradford (aye); Burtonshaw (yes); Damon (yes). The motion carried.

The city will re-solicit the work; council materials say the hauling and spreading are required to comply with the Department of Environmental Quality mandate, and staff will proceed to procure services that meet the department's terms.

No additional cost or contract terms were adopted at the meeting; council directed staff to return with contracts procured on the open market.","Council voted to reject two bids for hauling and spreading liquid biosolids after the apparent low bidder included several material exceptions; staff will solicit contractors on the open market to meet DEQ requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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