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Taysom said she had reported concerns to the Pocatello Police Department and urged city officials to investigate alleged juvenile exploitation, trafficking and drug activity in those public spaces. She described witnessing specific vehicles and recurring groups of juveniles and adults in park areas and along Main Street near bars and bicycle areas.

The council did not take action during the meeting; the city clerk reminded speakers that matters raised during public comment are either referred to staff or scheduled for a future agenda and that the council cannot take official action under the items-from-the-audience portion. No formal referral or specific staff assignment was announced on the record during the meeting.

Ending note: The speaker indicated she had contacted the police; city procedures require staff or police follow-up for claims raised during public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pocatello City Council Meeting 08 21 25","oneSentenceSummary","A member of the public told the council she has observed juveniles soliciting money and alleged trafficking-related activity at Caldwell Park, Albertsons parking lot and other locations; the council did not take action at the meeting but staff were directed to refer matters to appropriate departments.","taxTitle","Pocatello City, Bannock County, Idaho","taxId",5619,"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},6587268,"Pocatello council adopts FY2026 budget, approves grants, bids, leases and multiple ordinances",1670,284000,1954000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6&start=284&end=1954","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6/thumbnail_284000.jpg","/articles/6587268/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Pocatello-council-adopts-FY2026-budget-approves-grants-bids-leases-and-multiple-ordinances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587268-060f49378d9f41d685544ca6f456e290/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159211&Signature=n7M3hbC1SAxeyJWui-EjqYC-9~ozUXv81UKg6U~f1rFPENnHL386FsDvI~vomTcoX0Mul8GnkA7aoc5n5Y6Gc~NUOlRK51iviO2qEHX54-BmYjvr~zdCQOQ2-JmUCUxxJlZdDYCrSlxc3qa6tzya99BCGFCE337yjGKggWyYGpC5kMduHTrt0YsyyqUPBjXa7j0SObu5837wmllzUKNxkFq4rJRXcCbDKDNVBC7YiumlhvdK07TJGp0NotBcv7PIlL4usrZaffg4yMtyDyWaxnBa239MSpa~Usx3kvxg97iikDgnM36tF92rGMCFZeElWbmWZwVDXwLZj-8hYDadtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its regular meeting the Pocatello City Council approved a package of budget, ordinance, grant and contract actions, including final adoption of the fiscal year 2026 appropriation ordinance and a grant amendment for parks resilience projects.

Key outcomes included final passage of the FY2026 appropriations ordinance appropriating $161,827,149 and levying $35,865,971 in ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year beginning October 2025; the ordinance passed on final reading with one recorded no vote from Council Member Bates.

The council also approved: an amendment to the Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Parks for Resilience grant to increase the agreement amount to $360,000; award of the ICDBG parks construction contract to Morco Construction for $312,608 for restroom projects at Optimus Park and Ross Park (options A and D); termination of an existing airport lease with RMP LLC and approval of a new 20-year lease with Keith Jensen for 3,000 square feet at the airport at a rental rate of $690 per year with CPI annual increases and a full rate review in 2026 and every five years thereafter; and a range of consent-agenda items (minutes, material claims, treasurer's report, an appointment of Alyssa Ricks to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, right-of-way vacation for part of Centner Lane, annexation of approximately 12.46 acres on Trail Creek Road with RL zoning, and final plat approval for Ridges at High Terrace Division 1, ~63.18 acres).

Several ordinances were read by title and placed on final passage: repeal of Chapter 5.3 (Children Group Treatment Centers); updates to the electrical code adoption section of Title 15; amendments to Chapter 17.04 overlay areas (sensitive lands standards); and final passage of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations ordinance. Council also adopted a departmental fee resolution for FY2026 (exhibits A–X) and certified a foregone levy in the amount of $19,728 in accordance with Idaho Code 63-802.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (items A–G, minutes, claims, treasurer's report, appointment of Alyssa Ricks, Centner Lane ROW vacation, annexation of ~12.46 acres on Trail Creek Road, Ridges at High Terrace final plat): approved (roll call: unanimous)
- Agenda item 6 (sale of tower truck to Central Fire District): approved (see separate article)
- Agenda item 7 (use agreement for Azure Williams / Ambush FC at Constitution Park): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 8 (ICDBG amendment increasing grant to $360,000): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 9 (ICDBG bid acceptance; Morco Construction $312,608 for Optimus Park and Ross Park restrooms): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 10 (airport lease termination and new lease with Keith Jensen for 3,000 sq ft, $690/year, 20-year term): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 11 (RouteWare sanitation agreement): approved (see separate article)
- Agenda item 12 (FY2026 departmental fee resolution): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 13 (foregone levy $19,728 under Idaho Code 63-802): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 14a–c (various ordinance updates and repeal of Chapter 5.3): approved (unanimous)
- Agenda item 14d (FY2026 appropriations ordinance): approved (roll call; Bates voted No)

Why it matters: final adoption of the FY2026 budget and related fee and levy actions set the city's tax levy and spending plan for services such as streets, recreation, airport, library and capital improvements. The ICDBG grant actions and contract awards fund park restroom construction and resilience improvements. Airport lease actions and consent agenda land-use items change local property control and zoning in the short term.

Ending: Several matters were approved with little debate; the council directed legal review where appropriate and scheduled implementation steps with staff.","The council approved the FY2026 appropriation ordinance, several code updates, grant amendments, construction contracts, airport lease changes and routine consent items; the FY2026 appropriations ordinance passed with one no vote.",{"_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},6587273,"Pocatello council OKs RouteWare asset-management agreement for sanitation; monthly fee $18,126.70",170,1110000,1280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6&start=1110&end=1280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6/thumbnail_1110000.jpg","/articles/6587273/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Pocatello-council-OKs-RouteWare-asset-management-agreement-for-sanitation-monthly-fee-1812670","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587273-0f2315ade93359d3258028f5a6dfeba6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159211&Signature=WoC3q-Bd5glbQZ3CAGQbrrR-l~InD3EyvTauTcJ64giFX5jQKyknSREshYp6BCirk5estS-Qm9rMBZKaY-~7q1PQ1QizjrdLH9yutr78pv4u7gYEsKZXzWpoVJyBxkhhQXLSm5WowCxv6812VIe~ZKP-nlMd2UcEKwWsH96847DQ~2WQXcATlMoX96Ndv5gMetR0XkwQKkwQrAA3w-R00KrCyw1wKtCowSGXVKbBI~90SoaDNOt1KWwVXvypqk~v3fSZnFgRgjVlbEErZRSIhgXbuSOmaxQiDHJH2ebGs5Ugxd0kdKhM9c4NwLN1bJX3h6hwzS5C2HbKuIsNFRunkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council approved a service agreement with RouteWare to provide the sanitation department's asset-management and routing system, at a monthly rate of $18,126.70, according to city staff.

Tom Kirkland, Pocatello Director of Public Services, told council that the routing software has produced efficiencies and revenue gains since the department implemented it after 2019. Kirkland said the department's revenues have increased roughly 13 percent over five years based on rate-study projections and by improving operational efficiency (for example, increasing roll‑off container pulls and reducing repeat customer “go-backs”). He said those efficiencies can translate to tens of thousands of dollars per month in recovered revenue in high-activity periods.

Kirkland said RouteWare includes new add-ons in the renewal such as the Recollect mobile app, which can provide reminder alerts to residents, collect service requests digitally, and support public education materials about recycling. During council questions he said the city's prior monthly payment was about $15,000 (Kirkland's recollection) and that the new monthly payment would be $18,126.70.

Council Member Cheatham moved approval and Council Member Paulson seconded. The council approved the agreement by roll call. Council members who asked questions emphasized dispatch and route monitoring gains, reduced overtime and clearer documentation (including photographic evidence of missed pickups) as reasons the upgrade produced tangible operating improvements.

Ending note: City staff said the Recollect app will be rolled out to the public after implementation and that the agreement remains subject to final legal review and signature.","Council approved a renewal/extension of the sanitation department's asset-management agreement with RouteWare at a monthly rate of $18,126.70; staff described revenue and operational gains from routing software and previewed a public mobile app, Recollect.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587278,"Pocatello council approves sale of 20-year-old tower truck to Central Fire District",0,737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6&start=737&end=737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5663816-33d1c12a53cf3ae4270b288a102fdea6/thumbnail_737000.jpg","/articles/6587278/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Pocatello-council-approves-sale-of-20-year-old-tower-truck-to-Central-Fire-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587278-55aacd08877d259de05a2a2fd048e7b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159211&Signature=h2f~V4BxZJXJu3jOTf37bNXZEQzS~4-h9BNMJbcuZpt2PgHy60SHm6~sHsHmI0gEwq5~tQXumdyNYa1BDdggyE3v3enKUjxKk~-bRyv80hl479PbgcPTKyESJLvas-Tp8ch7Ay5FBDPduXdzYKpvEtqedq18j5GhPCQccE45QIXGGlu4-my~qhxhR6Js1zZwZ3GfDaR6R--ItnHiWP5XVfHtKLrV~xdLP~Ml3yNtnn1HCVxafRcQRw0XwqiWC5Na0FYNIITPlLYzvwkyeBFueGpFzYHUI64ColoYz9gYZMXOdcyuNGKup-xs9t4toxI~A6A59ynAzmLYzxi5tATDuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pocatello Mayor and City Council on a unanimous vote approved declaring a 2000 Pierce tower (aerial) apparatus surplus and authorized its sale to the Central Fire District, the council said during its regular meeting.

Assistant Chief Steve Bullock of Pocatello Fire explained the department ordered a replacement tiller truck about four years ago and expects acceptance around September; the existing tower apparatus has been in service about 20 years and, he said, has moved beyond the usual 10-year frontline-to-reserve timeline set by NFPA guidance. Bullock described outreach to potential buyers, in-person inspections by Central Fire District representatives, and a brief period of maintenance to address leaks and other minor issues before transfer and training.

Why it matters: selling the older tower truck transfers an asset Pocatello staff described as seldom used in the last several years while the city awaits delivery of a newer tiller truck. Council members asked how the city would maintain response capability during the interval and staff pointed to a remaining frontline ladder truck, other engines, brush trucks and mutual-aid agreements with neighboring departments as coverage measures.

Council Member Cheatham moved to approve the surplus declaration and sale and Council President Lerick seconded the motion. In discussion Cheatham said he was concerned about giving up a capability during peak fire season; Bullock and other staff said mutual aid and the city's remaining ladder truck and engines would provide coverage until the replacement arrives. Bullock said Central Fire will receive training on the apparatus and may call Pocatello staff for follow-up questions.

The council approved the motion by roll-call vote.

Ending note: City staff said the truck will be transferred to Central Fire in Rigby, accompanied by 5–6 hours of operator training; the council approved the transfer subject to the city's legal review and execution of appropriate documents.","The City of Pocatello approved declaring a 2000 Pierce tower truck surplus and selling it to the Central Fire District after staff described equipment age, replacement timing and mutual-aid coverage during the gap.","actionData","errors"]

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