HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 04 2019 CM Study SessionCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2019 — 4:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY KALI.,
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
COUNCIL PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Annette Baumeister, and Ryan Lewis.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Police Chief Bill Guiberson, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, Planning and
Development Director Devin Hillam, Senior Planner Don Matson, Human Resource Director
Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1- Update from the Public Works Department.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch gave an update on public works operations. Mr.
Burch stated that building permits are up by 22% for single family units, and up 14% for
commercial square footage. The City implemented an electronic time card system, and
completed equipment safety certifications. Mr. Burch stated that the public works theme
for 2020 is "think with your eyes" the public works department is the eyes of the city and
needs to be constantly looking for issues and ways to make the City better for the
residents. Mr. Burch also presented the concept of an outcome based budgeting.
2- Review of Proposed Amendments to Title 18 Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and
Definitions.
Senior Planner Don Matson presented updates to the accessory dwelling units (ADU)
standards and procedures. Mr. Matson went over the City's current policy and some of
the changes that City Staff would like to bring before the Council in the future. Accessory
dwelling units if regulated properly can use land more efficiently, provide more needed
housing, and preserves infrastructure.
3- Presentation of a Marketing Plan by the Idaho State University Bengal Solutions.
Idaho State University students Erin Cranor, Jake Waggoner, and Upama Shrestha
presented a marketing plan for the City of Chubbuck. These students went over strategies
to attract new residents and businesses through City improvements, customer service,
culture, and direct marketing. Strategies to improve biking and walkways through urban
walking paths, and bicycle paths for transportation and recreation. Doing best practice
research by taking lessons from other cities in building an educated workforce, affordable
housing, and engaging with an anchor institution.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:42