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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Burch
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Hernandez
COUNCIL PRESENT: Norman Reece, Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, and Roger Hernandez.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney Burch, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works
Director Bridger Morrison, Municipal Services Director Kami Berger, Planning Manager Don
Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, Fire Chief Chas Clark, Human Resource
Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson, and
City Clerk Joey Bowers.
DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 15, 2026.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. National Tennis Month.
Mayor Rodney Burch read aloud a proclamation.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the Mingo Shops Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of
law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Stuart Ward from Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Ward presented a 2 lot
preliminary plat for 1 commercial building lot and 1 lot dedicated as public right-of-way.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the Mingo Shops Preliminary Plat and the
findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed
2. Approval of the Reflection Ridge Div. 2 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and
conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Applicant Ryan Satterfield presented a 39 lot preliminary plat for 34 residential
townhome building lots, 4 single family residential building lots, and 1 common open
space lot.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of the Reflection Ridge Div. 2 Preliminary Plat
and the findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed
3. Approval of the Eva Heights Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of
law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Brennen Dye from Knudsen Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Dye presented
a 44 lot Preliminary Plat for 40 residential building lots and 4 open space common lots.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the Eva Heights Preliminary Plat and the
findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented with conditions.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed
4. Discussion and Possible Approval for an Amendment to the Master Development Plan for
the Northside Crossing Creative Community. Project encompasses approximately 195 acres of
land with a mixture of residential and commercial development. The subject property is
generally bounded on the north by Tyhee Road, on the east by the Hiline Canal, on the south
by New Day Parkway, and on the west by the Union Pacific Railroad.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Applicants Matt Loo, Paul Baker, and Lyn Yost presented proposed modifications to
the Northside Crossing Conceptual Master Development Plan. Mr. Loo stated that the
modifications strengthen the overall Northside Crossing vision and directly support the
goals, objectives, strategies, and policies of the Chubbuck 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with municipal code sections 18.21.030, 18.28.050.B,
and 18.35.120, and the Comprehensive Plan; staff recommended approval, with
conditions.
The Council asked if a traffic study had been completed for this entire development. A
traffic study currently had not been completed for the entire project.
Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of an Amendment to the Master Development Plan
for the Northside Crossing Creative Community and the findings, facts and conclusions of law as
presented with conditions. Also conditional upon the completion of a traffic study for the entire
development to be completed prior to any plat application, and all plat applications must comply
with the requirements and recommendations made during the traffic study; and final adoption of
a city ordinance and resolution as required.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed
5. Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report from the Chubbuck Development Authority (CDA).
(Council will discuss an annual financial report from the Chubbuck Development Authority).
CDA Chair Dan Heiner presented the 2025 Annual Report from the Chubbuck
Development Authority (CDA).
6. General Discussion on Firework Code.
City Clerk Joey Bowers and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson presented a concern that
the clerk's office had received.
7. General Discussion on Temporary Vendor, and Public Space Vendor
City Clerk Joey Bowers and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson presented a concern that
the clerk's office had received.
CLAIMS:
1. City of Chubbuck claims for May 6, 2026 as presented to Mayor Burch and Council.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mayor Report: the Mayor may review non -actionable topics not already on the
agenda that should be brought to the Council's attention, if any.
Mayor Rodney Burch gave an update on the Portneuf Valley Development.
2. Council Report: Councilmembers may review non -actionable topics not already on
the agenda that should be brought to the Council's attention, if any.
The Council didn't have anything to report.
ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 7:40.
4ye - ity Clerk
Rodney Burch Mayor