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- Approved minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (voice vote).

- Approved the finance report for May 2025 (voice vote). The finance report listed several small expenditures, including $50 to Rebecca Tom Thompson for meeting minutes (River Commons fund), $1,501.50 to Brad Kramer (River Commons work), $1,250 to Jackson Hole (administrative services), and $200 each to Eagle Ridge and Jackson Hall for administrative services.

- Approved Task Order No. 9, authorizing Brad Kramer to prepare an eligibility report for the proposed Riverwalk Urban Renewal District (voice vote). See the separate article on the Riverwalk eligibility study for discussion and directions to staff.

- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-06, the first amendment to the River Commons Urban Renewal Plan (de-annexation of a portion of the project area); roll-call vote recorded ayes from Lisa Burton Trump, Christopher Harding, Chris Paul Kolowling and Terry Gassick. The resolution will be forwarded to city council for public hearing and notifications to other taxing entities.

- Approved a motion to adjourn (voice vote).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Idaho Falls City - Redevelopment Agency - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken at the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency meeting on May 15, 2025: minutes and finance report approved, Task Order No. 9 authorized, Resolution 2025-06 adopted, meeting adjourned.","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},6567385,"Agency staff briefed on new law letting fire, EMS districts seek withdrawal from redevelopment project areas",130,2739525,2870240,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c&start=2739&end=2870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c/thumbnail_2739525.jpg","/articles/6567385/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Agency-staff-briefed-on-new-law-letting-fire-EMS-districts-seek-withdrawal-from-redevelopment-project-areas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567385-a2ab086088a9b998e1fdc9fe3de64e38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=VHzUH7NFzqqB45-XPvohYkqPbMNrhN5LqZ4ryR8BObT2vr6tYuUDFVvFZIoD0i6UWAVauqPldmozGoL2juU7NdtosdQjGNObZrwBLpADhjjv9-TCj70YETMnRGONqX359uRBxDHn7Gd4CQ-T2w3xQKQYvX3Iv7t-nwRM5l6G4YHNav9D6L4R8h4VQ-1TucXUTRgd38yBU~kJa75VzBOsGRB4oCISRQTitWuWZieMiJerG9VUY2cpStrAO4vuTsMNGJLzlhiEy2L7KzftCiBsgOs4UbayTGKTdUbA1SX6C9q-zbc8ruI8P1YDSTroEkQClWTImBE3-8xhIU4GOz-VmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Agency staff reported May 15 that recently enacted state legislation provides a mechanism for some fire and EMS districts to request withdrawal from existing redevelopment project areas, and staff said the agency is monitoring requests and timelines.

Staff described the policy reasoning as helping certain districts that believe they may lose assessed valuation under current project-area arrangements; withdrawal is not automatic and agencies do not have to recognize a withdrawal if outstanding debt or obligations remain. Staff said the arithmetic of how much a withdrawing district might recover depends on formulas being finalized and that RAI (Redevelopment Association of Idaho) will discuss a consistent approach at an upcoming meeting.

No formal action by the agency was taken; staff said they will continue to track requests and provide updates to the board.","Agency staff said recent state legislation allows some fire and EMS districts to request withdrawal from tax-increment allocation areas; the agency will consider consistent responses as requests come in and is tracking deadlines.",{"_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},6567389,"Developer outlines Lataw Avenue redevelopment plan; agency asks staff to continue talks",593,1979030,2572200,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c&start=1979&end=2572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c/thumbnail_1979030.jpg","/articles/6567389/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Developer-outlines-Lataw-Avenue-redevelopment-plan-agency-asks-staff-to-continue-talks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567389-a87334cf715d9bdbb8700e2d18e7f0ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=KnMi0Sfo4oYuO3arAmvRueCTuMGQH1fj5xriSokCPOCn6oUGIp9K39VBeIPmY~zQnFrwDf~PAMmrRgRjdetgqCwTdTCU9TO8UerQvG2bWgMKAF-FEDKmWRjqKKCiAjhpvbKJwocwXitLjXPNkUYsGiflqljEJ~7OnGgDbfTt-A-in56OeUN1RV9Y4aOK0K58y2QkDmdMIVUAJ7Tlx4bkUsg4xtwdzMU9LQsfcJtpKrfgzCFC-62BbsnxBaSbQc4QTpYTjTe3pgnqKY9gIX6Jl-FHI-UDYHRuUqHtMHsJcDg~DiOrFW369YsbbKR3A6DfSudELaytG54M3~N1gGewPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Austin Fitzgerald of Angelo Development presented a preliminary concept on May 15 for a proposed urban renewal district near Lataw Avenue in Idaho Falls, outlining redevelopment ideas for roughly 16 acres of infill property and requesting staff engagement on next steps.

Fitzgerald said the site comprises about two acres west of Lataw and about 14 acres south of Hyatt, much of it with basalt that will require blasting and street-right-of-way rebuilding. He described fragmented ownership and landlocked parcels that historically deterred development. Fitzgerald showed concepts drawn from a 2022 Utah State “walkable center” study that envision higher-density housing, integrated greenbelt connections and limited neighborhood-serving commercial uses.

Board members asked about connectivity, nearby highway-rerouting plans and whether state-owned ramps would be vacated and deeded back to the city. Fitzgerald said state routing decisions are still being finalized and that he and staff will continue discussions with Idaho Transportation and city departments; he said the developer is meeting with city staff on pre-development matters.

The board asked staff to continue conversations with the developer and return with options for an eligibility study or other next steps. No formal vote was recorded; members signaled consensus for staff to keep working with the developer and report back.","Angelo Development presented a preliminary plan for a new urban renewal district around Lataw Avenue — roughly 16 acres of infill with basalt and access challenges — and the board asked staff to continue discussions and report back with next steps toward an eligibility study.",{"_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},6567393,"Redevelopment agency adopts amendment to de-annex portion of River Commons urban renewal plan",354,338845,692930,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c&start=338&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c/thumbnail_338845.jpg","/articles/6567393/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Redevelopment-agency-adopts-amendment-to-de-annex-portion-of-River-Commons-urban-renewal-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567393-cdb5056121d196331438f29c83cac4b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=VYpJAsm7d1awkT-P5Oy7zKsuaNaKxMKxJuxzvs3y7WxVxA5hsfGWUhGQsJ2I5dcf6CgcTyzzekPhNLh~92ksgTzHoV5Hr6liJ2CYmHgIRo4rNS8v8~a3LwMX6H5VuXRyd2VHtBnFCsg1W2j-eOwknCzWwK-eNEMenOxAbuW~7oMpKqjsQUXitxVChVY-D4SX49cHZGIggqihFXkaW-wRQTVVv6KvTm9t~iCzf4NEjN4eAS2kMUQmW7xlGwHzG-xidvrpOSTm~zKWN-7flQow3XngThr98-FN1GTV8yNYWOmPHu3aaMK629O6VDEwKyibxR9XIaCjgUtRj9hYCjHb4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Commissioners of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. 2025-06 on May 15 to approve the first amendment to the River Commons Urban Renewal Plan, removing (de-annexing) a portion of the existing project area.

Agency counsel and staff told the board that the de-annexation process is allowed by state statute and follows Tax Commission guidance; because it is a plan amendment it must proceed through the normal process of meetings and public hearings and will be forwarded to the city council and the other taxing entities for notification and hearing. Staff said the amendment primarily changes the project-area map and legal description and modifies Attachment 5, the financial analysis, which assesses how the de-annexation affects remaining district finances.

Staff noted the amendment should not affect an existing Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with Band and River because that OPA ties tax increment reimbursement to taxes generated by that specific project. Brad Kramer’s financial work was referenced as showing no significant fiscal impact from the de-annexation because the parcels being removed are undeveloped and the district has only a few years remaining.

The board adopted the resolution by roll call vote. The roll call in the meeting transcript recorded the following aye votes: Lisa Burton Trump; Christopher Harding; Chris Paul Kolowling; and Terry Gassick. The resolution will be forwarded to the city council for the required public hearing and notifications to other taxing entities.","The agency adopted Resolution 2025-06 approving the first amendment to the River Commons urban renewal plan to de-annex a portion of the project area; the change modifies the plan map, legal description and financial attachment and will go to city council and affected taxing entities for public hearings.",{"_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},6567398,"Idaho Falls agency authorizes eligibility study for Riverwalk urban renewal area",620,108185,728565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c&start=108&end=728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3327314-233327689c8e9e90c328aee3c7594c9c/thumbnail_108185.jpg","/articles/6567398/Idaho-Falls/Bonneville-County/Idaho/Idaho-Falls-agency-authorizes-eligibility-study-for-Riverwalk-urban-renewal-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567398-d50e3fe26097bbb566ac078a1e0d479d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=MUkk8uGE2tD3CWF6GDUWnzC4fKmBcOd7mCbrYVRYbHkW~RHobahL5rwuvlDfmIIlbv4rUimAFkpnlNSaFJdKbOSk8U7NR5U4OXKLuHbbx-G~rWAzDtsuq1WkvkfIyvUkhYtNu3fin3-zUrMOIlSk~gFk5cS9Bdf93E8HmGO40-gyCNKpas~i0-anmxPjz7-YbcINKg8nrt~t4tvIudkJ6jEa1PGqMLJnyx9w2BR3Im3eNwOcFRp55MtSTpFKSYPd5-yztcYGCGRWeZpSDC-LqV1KnfYM2n~Zs9JXyUAY0Dpg8cm5a~enTO~A5kZKsfSLpIcsWoA~mTyIXgRu3IZevA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency on May 15 approved Task Order No. 9 authorizing consultant Brad Kramer to prepare an eligibility report for a proposed Riverwalk Urban Renewal District.

The motion to hire Kramer cleared the board after a brief exchange; members gave the task order authority to proceed with the draft map that staff and applicants provided. Kramer told the agency he used a map supplied earlier by the applicants and focused the draft eligibility analysis on parcels the applicants identified as most likely to see development in the next three years, including a northern parcel where a hotel site plan is pending.

Agency members questioned the geographic scope of the draft map and whether the study should be limited to parcels immediately adjacent to existing hotels. Kramer said the map was developed in coordination with applicants and that three parcels were prioritized because applicants believed they could start development within a three-year horizon; vacant riverfront parcels further east were described as unlikely to develop within three to five years and were treated more cautiously.

Board members and staff discussed potential infrastructure consequences if development proceeds. City staff said current road and intersection capacity was considered in an earlier preliminary plat and that a traffic study historically is triggered when proposals generate about 200 peak-hour evening trips; whether an updated traffic study will be required will be determined when formal plans are submitted and reviewed by the city engineer and planning staff. Public-works concerns raised during the meeting included the intersection at Pankey (Pan Cary) and Utah, where additional turn-lane work and lighting were noted.

Members also discussed whether the eligibility area should be extended to include an undeveloped section of River Gardens and a railroad bridge that Parks and Recreation has identified as needing repair. Some board members said extending the district to capture those elements seemed like a stretch to fund a city project; others said including them could allow redevelopment funds to support trail completion and bridge improvements. The board directed staff and Kramer to refine the map and eligibility report with that feedback.

The motion to approve Task Order No. 9 passed by voice vote during the meeting; the board did not take a roll call for that item.","The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency approved Task Order No. 9 to hire consultant Brad Kramer to prepare an eligibility report for a proposed Riverwalk Urban Renewal District, and discussed the draft map, likely near-term hotel development, traffic considerations and potential inclusion of nearby park and bridge projects.","actionData","errors"]

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