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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2025
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Evans
COUNCIL PRESENT: Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, and Norman Reece.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works
Director Bridger Morrison, Planning Manager Don Matson, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Fire Chief
Merlin Miller, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and
City Clerk Joey Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 5, 2025.
Mayor England excused Councilmember Roger Hernandez from the meeting.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
I- Discussion on a Professional Services Contract with Southeast Idaho Council of
Governments (SICOG) for a downtown revitalization project.
Public Works Director Bridger Morrison presented Professional Services Contract
with Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG), to assist the City in applying for
a community development block grant (CDBG) in the amount of $500,000.
Councilmember Evans wanted to have project costs and project concepts completed
before applying for this grant, in case the project didn't meet the requirements.
Amanda Collins represented SICOG and stated that since the City of Chubbuck was
already a member that they would assist the City in putting together project costs and
project concepts.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to delay a decision until staff brings this item of business back
for reconsideration, with project costs and project concepts.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
2- Review a Request from the Chubbuck Development Authority (CDA) for the City to
fund one-half of an eligibility study, and to establish a Yellowstone Corridor and
Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (if eligible).
Mayor Kevin England presented a request from the Chubbuck Development Authority
(CDA) for the City to fund one-half of an eligibility study, and feasibility study to
establish a Yellowstone Corridor and Downtown Urban Renewal Plan. This request was
based off of a study and recommendation from the Urban Land Institute (ULI).
Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the request from the Chubbuck Development
Authority (CDA) for the City to fund one-half of an eligibility study, and feasibility study to
establish a Yellowstone Corridor and Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and to authorize the
mayor to sign that agreement as presented.
Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
1. City of Chubbuck claims for March 19, 2025 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilmember Evans requested information on the Chubbuck Development
Authority (CDA) and the council's responsibilities/authority in their decision making.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:26.
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