COUNCIL MEMBERS Suzanne Nikki Shawn Chris Gregory Don Ruth Hawkins Boyd Barigar Talkington Lanting Hall Pierce 5:00 P.M.

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1 COUNCIL MEMBERS Suzanne Nikki Shawn Chris Gregory Don Ruth Hawkins Boyd Barigar Talkington Lanting Hall Pierce Vice Mayor Mayor 5:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALL MEETING TO ORDER CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS: None GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AGENDA ITEMS Purpose: By: I. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Consideration of a request to approve the Accounts Payable for February 23 February 29, Consideration of a request to approve the February 22, 2016, City Council Minutes. 3. Consideration of a request to accept the Improvement Agreement for the purpose of developing Morning Sun Subdivision #9. 4. Consideration of a request to approve the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision for the Final Plat for Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9. II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Consideration of a request to confirm the appointments of Gerardo Tato Munoz, Ed Musser and Danielle Dawson to the Planning & Zoning Commission; and, to present Certificates of Appreciation to Nikki Boyd and Jason Derricott for their service on the Planning & Zoning Commission. 2. Consideration of a request to award a Contract to Record Steel and Construction, Inc., dba RSCI in the amount of $4,436,360 for the Twin Falls Waste Water Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project. 3. Consideration of a request to approve an updated Water Systems Facilities Plan. 4. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6:00 P.M. - NONE V. ADJOURNMENT: 1. Executive Session (1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. AGENDA Meeting of the Twin Falls City Council Monday, February, 29, City Council Chambers rd Avenue East -Twin Falls, Idaho Action Action Action Action Action/ Presentation Action Action Sharon Bryan Sharon Bryan Troy Vitek Rene e V. Carraway- Johnson Shawn Barigar Rene e V. Carraway- Johnson Troy Vitek Jon Caton Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting could contact Leila Sanchez at (208) at least two working days before the meeting. Si desea esta información en español, llame Leila Sanchez (208)

2 Twin Falls City Council-Public Hearing Procedures for Zoning Requests 1. Prior to opening the first Public Hearing of the session, the Mayor shall review the public hearing procedures. 2. Individuals wishing to testify or speak before the City Council shall wait to be recognized by the Mayor, approach the microphone/podium, state their name and address, then proceed with their comments. Following their statements, they shall write their name and address on the record sheet(s) provided by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall make an audio recording of the Public Hearing. 3. The Applicant, or the spokesperson for the Applicant, will make a presentation on the application/request (request). No changes to the request may be made by the applicant after the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing. The presentation should include the following: A complete explanation and description of the request. Why the request is being made. Location of the Property. Impacts on the surrounding properties and efforts to mitigate those impacts. Applicant is limited to 15 minutes, unless a written request for additional time is received, at least 72 hours prior to the hearing, and granted by the Mayor. 4. A City Staff Report shall summarize the application and history of the request. The City Council may ask questions of staff or the applicant pertaining to the request. 5. The general public will then be given the opportunity to provide their testimony regarding the request. The Mayor may limit public testimony to no less than two minutes per person. Five or more individuals, having received personal public notice of the application under consideration, may select by written petition, a spokesperson. The written petition must be received at least 72 hours prior to the hearing and must be granted by the mayor. The spokesperson shall be limited to 15 minutes. Written comments, including , shall be either read into the record or displayed to the public on the overhead projector. Following the Public Testimony, the applicant is permitted five (5) minutes to respond to Public Testimony. 6. Following the Public Testimony and Applicant s response, the hearing shall continue. The City Council, as recognized by the Mayor, shall be allowed to question the Applicant, Staff or anyone who has testified. The Mayor may again establish time limits. 7. The Mayor shall close the Public Hearing. The City Council shall deliberate on the request. Deliberations and decisions shall be based upon the information and testimony provided during the Public Hearing. Once the Public Hearing is closed, additional testimony from the staff, applicant or public is not allowed. Legal or procedural questions may be directed to the City Attorney. * Any person not conforming to the above rules may be prohibited from speaking. Persons refusing to comply with such prohibitions may be asked to leave the hearing and, thereafter removed from the room by order of the Mayor.

3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Suzanne Nikki Shawn Chris Gregory Don Ruth Hawkins Boyd Barigar Talkington Lanting Hall Pierce Vice Mayor Mayor MINUTES Meeting of the Twin Falls City Council Monday, February 22, City Council Chambers rd Avenue East -Twin Falls, Idaho 5:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALL MEETING TO ORDER CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS: None GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AGENDA ITEMS Purpose: By: I. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Consideration of a request to approve the Accounts Payable for February 17, 2016 through February 22, Consideration of a request to approve the February 16, 2016, City Council Minutes. 3. Consideration of a request to approve a Beer and Wine License for Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, LLC, 164 Main Avenue North, subject to receiving their State License. II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Presentation on Gateways for Growth Challenge by Erika Willsey and Rick Naerebout. Action Action Action Presentation/ Possible Action Sharon Bryan Sharon Bryan Sharon Bryan Erika Willsey/ Rick Naerebout 2. Presentation demonstrating the Text-To-911 system. Call if you can, text if you must. 3. Consideration of a request to vacate an existing sewer easement (SE-738) and grant a new public utilities easement to replace it. 4. Consideration of a request to approve an updated Water Systems Facilities Plan. 5. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6:00 P.M. 1. Request for a Zoning Title Amendment to add Theater - Outdoor in the Old Town Zoning District; Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 13.2(B)6, as allowed by Special Use Permit and to modify Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 1, the definition of Theater, Outdoor Drive-in. c/o Mark Gallegos (app. 2765) V. ADJOURNMENT: Presentation Action Action Action/ Public Hearing Craig Stotts/ Kathy Markus Josh Baird Jon Caton Mark Gallegos Jonathon Spendlove Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting could contact Leila Sanchez at (208) at least two working days before the meeting. Si desea esta información en español, llame Leila Sanchez (208)

4 Present: Absent: Shawn Barigar, Suzanne Hawkins, Nikki Boyd, Chris Talkington, Greg Lanting, Don Hall, Ruth Pierce None Staff Present: City Manager Travis Rothweiler, City Attorney Fritz Wonderlich, Deputy City Manager Mitchel Humble, Deputy City Manager Brian Pike, Staff Engineer Josh Baird, Lieutenant Craig Stotts, Public Information Officer Josh Palmer, Planner 1 Jonathon Spendlove, Network Technician Level II Dee Davidson, Deputy City Clerk Sharon Bryan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Mayor Barigar called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. He then invited all present, who wished, to recite the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM A quorum is present. CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA City Manager Rothweiler said that Item #4 will be postponed until next week. PROCLAMATIONS: None GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT - None I. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Consideration of a request to approve the Accounts Payable for February 17, 2016 through February 22, Consideration of a request to approve the February 16, 2016, City Council Minutes. 3. Consideration of a request to approve a Beer and Wine License for Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, LLC, 164 Main Avenue North, subject to receiving their State License. MOTION: Councilmember Boyd moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pierce. Roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0 II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Presentation on Gateways for Growth Challenge by Erika Willsey and Rick Naerebout. Erika Willsey, 1242 Silver Creek gave a presentation on Gateways for Growth Challenge. Council discussion ensued on the following: Page 2 What is City s role to be on the Committee? What does Gateways for Growth Challenge committee envision?

5 Concerns with the letter that listed City of Twin Falls as a supporter without City Council consent. Emigration concerns addressed in letter but not refugees. Need to reach out to all government agencies This meeting is not about the refugee center. The Mini-Cassia area needs to be involved. Gateways for Growth Challenge needs to be open to all stake holders in our Community. Gateways for Growth Challenge is trying to develop a more formal organized meeting. Concerns with a grant document that does not have accurate information. Grant is wrong direction to go to bring healing to our community. Need to send a City Staff person rather than a City Councilmember. Needs to be a City Councilmember and a City Staff person. The following are those speaking against the refugee program and the Gateways for Growth Challenge. Adrian Arp sent a letter. Bryd Golay, 2140 Eldridge, Twin Falls, Idaho Vicki Davis, 145 Avenida Del Rio, Twin Falls, Idaho Julie Ruff, 2849 Rock Creek Road, Hansen, Idaho Liz Niccum, 846 Grace Drive West, Twin Falls, Idaho Max Newlan, th Avenue East, Twin Falls, Idaho Stephanie Clark, 1163 Knoll Ridge Road, Twin Falls, Idaho Mareen Osborn, 213 Addison Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho Nolan Strupe, 3161 E 3100 N, Twin Falls, Idaho Jean Sanoa, 279 Ramage Street, Twin Falls, Idaho The following spoke in favor of the grant request: Rick Naerebout 195 River Vista Place, Idaho Dairymen Association. City Council discussion ensued on following: MOTION: Gate Ways to Growth is requesting City participation. City Council want more information on what the intent of the group is. City Council has no control of the refugee program. Liaison needs to be City Staff person rather than a City Councilmember Liaison needs to be a City Councilmember and a City Staff person on the steering committee. City of Twin Falls name be taken off the application. Councilmember Hall moved to have Councilmember Lanting and a City Staff member serve as a liaison on the planning process to the Gate Ways to Growth Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pierce. Roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0 Break at 6:18 P.M. Page 3

6 Mayor Barigar reopened meeting and said that the public hearing will be the next item. 2. Presentation demonstrating the Text-To-911 system. Call if you can, text if you must. Lieutenant Stotts and Network Technician Level II Davidson demonstrated the Text to 911 system using visuals. City Council discussion ensued on the following: Accuracy in location Limit to how many words citizen can type in. Too many texts clogging the system. Dispatchers handle multiple calls. Prank calls Public Information Officer Palmer passed out a flyer for the Call if you can, text if you must and said we will notify citizens through the Public Schools, Media TV and Newspaper and First Federal will put message on their reader board. 3. Consideration of a request to vacate an existing sewer easement (SE-738) and grant a new public utilities easement to replace it. Staff Engineer Baird explained request. City Council discussion ensued on the following: MOTION: Funding Utilities easement The good working relationship between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency. Councilmember Hall moved to accept the vacation of the existing sewer easement (SE-738) and accept the new public utilities easement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pierce. Roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0 Councilmember Hall asked for an update on the sewer line improvements and odor in Rock Creek Canyon. City Manager Rothweiler said he will schedule to have staff come and give and update on the improvements being made to the sewer line and odor in the Rock Creek Canyon. 4. Consideration of a request to approve an updated Water Systems Facilities Plan. POSTPHONED 5. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. City Manager Rothweiler said staff will be meeting with College of Southern Idaho regarding the Cheney Drive Project. Page 4

7 City Manager Rothweiler said that he was notified that the City of Twin Falls received the GFOA Budget Award. Councilmember Talkington asked if the Building Permit Process on Website has expanded to areas outside of the downtown area. Deputy City Manager Humble said that it is limited to the downtown area. Councilmember Lanting asked about the additional expenses for the Cheney Drive project. City Manager Rothweiler and Deputy City Manager Humble explained. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6:28 P.M. 1. Request for a Zoning Title Amendment to add Theater - Outdoor in the Old Town Zoning District; Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 13.2(B)6, as allowed by Special Use Permit and to modify Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 1, the definition of Theater, Outdoor Drive-in. c/o Mark Gallegos (app. 2765) Mark Gallegos, 2587 Patriot Drive, Utah asked City Council for the Zoning Title Amendment. PLANNER I Spendlove explained Zoning Title Amendment using visuals. City Council discussion ensued on the following: Citizen complaint process Public safety Clean up after events Noise Historic Preservation input Public Hearing open: 6:37 P.M. Public Hearing closed: 6:38 P.M. MOTION: Councilmember Talkington moved to approve a Zoning Title Amendment to add Theater - Outdoor in the Old Town Zoning District; Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 13.2(B)6, as allowed by Special Use Permit and to modify Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 1, the definition of Theater, Outdoor Drive-in. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0 Page 5

8 V. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM Sharon Bryan, Deputy City Clerk Page 6

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14 Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 To: From: Honorable Mayor and City Council Troy Vitek, Assistant City Engineer Request: Consideration of a request to accept the Improvement Agreement for the purpose of developing Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9. Time Estimate: The staff presentation will take approximately 2 minutes. Background: Prior to development, an Improvement Agreement is required. The developer is meeting that requirement with this document. Approval Process: Accepting the Improvement Agreement allows the developer to develop the lots. After acceptance of utilities and roadways, or a financial guarantee provided to the City, the lots can be sold. Budget Impact: There is no significant budget impact associated with the Council s approval of this request. Regulatory Impact: Approval of this request will allow the applicant to proceed to develop the property. Conclusion: Staff recommends that the Council approve the request and authorize the Mayor to sign the Improvement Agreement. Attachments: 1. Improvement Agreement.

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33 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS In Re: ) ) Final Plat Application, ) FINDINGS OF FACT, ) Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9 ) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, c/o Gerald Martins on behalf of ) Morning Sun Partners, LLC ) AND DECISION Applicant(s) This matter having come before the City Council of the City of Twin Falls, Idaho on February 8, 2016 for consideration of the final plat of the Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9, approximately 8.75 (+/-) acres to develop 27 single family residential lots and 1 tract located at the North East Corner of Hankins Road North/3200 East Road and Stadium Boulevard, and the City Council having heard testimony from interested parties, having received written Findings from the Planning and Zoning Commission and being fully advised in the matter, now makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Applicant has requested approval of the final plat of the Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9, approximately 8.75 (+/-) acres to develop 27 single family residential lots and 1 tract located at the North East Corner of Hankins Road North/3200 East Road and Stadium Boulevard. 2. The property in question is zoned R-2 pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Twin Falls. The property is designated as R-2 in the duly adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Twin Falls. 3. The existing neighboring land uses in the immediate area of this property are: to the north, Residential; to the south, Stadium Boulevard-partially developed/residential/agricultural; to the east, Pillar Falls Elementary School-under construction; to the west, Hankins Road North/Residential Page 1 of 3

34 4. The City Engineering Office has reviewed the final plat and has approved the proposed street accesses and public utility extensions, subject to availability of such services at the time of development. The developer will pay all costs of public improvements, including but not limited to streets, curb gutter and sidewalks, sewer, water and pressurized irrigation systems. The proposed development includes dedication of additional right-of-way in compliance with the Master Street Plan. Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and the regulations and standards set forth below, the City Council hereby makes the following CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The final plat of the Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9, approximately 8.75 (+/-) acres to develop 27 single family residential lots and 1 tract located at the North East Corner of Hankins Road North/3200 East Road and Stadium Boulevard is in conformance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the policy for developments in Twin Falls City Code Specifically, the land can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace, proper provision has been made for drainage, water sewerage and capital improvements including schools, parks, recreation facilities, transportation facilities and improvements, all existing and proposed public improvements conform to the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The final plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan as required by Twin Falls City Code (H)(2)(a). 3. Public services are currently available to accommodate the proposed development, as required by Twin Falls City Code (H) (2) (b). Public services may not be available at the time of development, depending upon the speed of development of this and other subdivisions and the ability of the City to obtain additional water and/or sewer capacity. 4. The development of streets, sewer, water, irrigation, dedication of park land and other public improvements at the cost of the developer will not adversely affect any capital improvement plan and will integrate with existing public facilities, as required by Twin Falls City Code (H)(2)(c). 5. There is sufficient public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development, as required by Twin Falls City Code (H)(2)(d).

35 6. There are no other health, safety or environmental problems associated with the proposed development that were brought to the City Council s attention, per Twin Falls City Code (H)(2)(e). 7. The final plat is in conformance with the Preliminary Plat. Based on the foregoing Conclusions of Law, the Twin Falls City Council hereby enters the following DECISION The request for approval of the final plat of the Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9, approximately 8.75 (+/-) acres to develop 27 single family residential lots and 1 tract located at the North East Corner of Hankins Road North/3200 East Road and Stadium Boulevard is hereby granted, subject to final technical review by the City Engineer s Office and subject to the conditions which are attached as Exhibit No. A, and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Adopted Standard Drawings, the Zoning Ordinance, and the City Code of the City of Twin Falls. MAYOR - TWIN FALLS CITY COUNCIL DATE EXHIBIT NO. A 1. Subject to final technical review and amendments as required by Building, Engineering, Fire, and Zoning officials to ensure compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and standards. 2. Subject to City Council decision on the Parks-In-Lieu Contribution request of Morning Sun Subdivision No. 8 and Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9 prior to the Morning Sun Subdivision No. 9 final plat being scheduled before the City Council.

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48 DATE: February 29, 2016 City Council Meeting To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jon Caton, P.E., Public Works Director Request: Staff and JUB Engineers will be presenting an updated Water Systems Facilities Plan, which includes an updated description of the existing system, considers future conditions and growth, water supply and demand, considers 5 different water system improvement options, and a recommended Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) List. After the presentation, Staff requests that the Council consider adoption of the Water System Facilities Plan. Time Estimate: The presentation will take approximately minutes plus time for Council Q & A. Background: The last comprehensive water system facilities plan for the City of Twin Falls was completed in Since the completion of the 2009 report, the city has experienced significant growth and infrastructure improvements and updating master plans every 5-7 years is good practice. The City authorized J-U-B Engineers, Inc. (JUB) to develop a new Water System Facilities Plan. Approval Process: Requires Council Approval. Budget Impact: After approval of the Water System Facilities Plan, it will be used to guide the financial decisions within the Water Fund over the lifespan of the master plan. Funding options for each of the projects will require Council Approval, including but not limited to: Annual Capital/O&M Budget, Capital Reserves, Judicial Confirmation, Bond Election, State/Federal Grants or Loans, etc. Regulatory Impact: Water System Facility Plans are required by IDEQ and plan adoption provides guidance and sets policy for future development. Conclusion: Staff recommends adoption of the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Attachments: JUB Presentation