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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 06 05JOINT CITIES (CHUBBUCK/POCATELLO), BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 AND IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY MEETING MINUTES Little Wood Room 2:00 - 4:00 PM June 5, 2019 Welcome: President Kevin Satterlee City of Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad asked how the City leaders could help the School District, and Idaho State University with growth and recruitment. Idaho State University (ISU) President Kevin Satterlee stated that "We as a Community are going to do great things". President Satterlee would like to create a friendlier student based community around Idaho State University Campus, with more amenities, a better transportation plan to attract students, and to help with retention issues. President Satterlee stated that ISU had 1231 freshman enrolled in the fall of 2016 and lost 700 of those students the following year. President Satterlee wants to work with Community leaders towards a solution for a stronger College Community. School District Superintendent Doug Howell stated that they are working with developers to plan for future growth. Currently they are experiencing the largest growth in the Tyhee area. Mr. Howell stated that the School District is looking for 80 acres preferably in Chubbuck for a future High School and Middle School. Mr. Howell also stated that they are working with ISU to create a Career Technical High School. The School District is selling the old Bonneville Elementary School building which is currently being used for storage. They also have started Phase 1 of the Pocatello High School Renovation; Phase 2 will be going before the Historical Society for approval. City of Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England gave an update on the City's new City Hall, D.A.R.E Graduation, an art partnership with Highland High School & the Chubbuck Development Authority (CDA), Fire District Contracts, and the New Day/Creative Community. Bannock County Commissioner Ernie Moser gave an update on the crisis center. The crisis center had 124 clients in its first two months. The County will also be creating an 11 member board. Commissioner Terrel N. Tovev stated that then hired Guv Patterson to run the wellness complex, amphitheater, and event center. Thev have also completed a paved lighted walking path around the soccer fields, wellness complex, and RV Park. Adjourn: President Kevin Satterlee adjourned at 3:45.