COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHAWN DON SUZANNE GREGORY JIM REBECCA CHRIS BARIGAR HALL HAWKINS LANTING MUNN, JR. MILLS SOJKA TALKINGTON

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1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHAWN DON SUZANNE GREGORY JIM REBECCA CHRIS BARIGAR HALL HAWKINS LANTING MUNN, JR. MILLS SOJKA TALKINGTON Vice Mayor Mayor Agenda Meeting of the Twin Falls City Council Monday, November 18, 2013 City Council Chambers rd Avenue East -Twin Falls, Idaho PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF STAFF CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA 5:00 P.M. PROCLAMATIONS: Small Business Saturday AGENDA ITEMS Purpose By: I. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Consideration of a request to approve the accounts payable for November 13 18, Consideration of a request to approve the November 4, 2013, City Council Minutes. Action Action Sharon Bryan Leila A. Sanchez II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Consideration of a request to approve an Airport Grant Offer from ITD, Division of Aeronautics, in the amount of $25,000. Action Bill Carberry 2. Consideration of the request from the Twin Falls Golf Advisory Commission to raise fees at the Twin Falls Golf Club. Action Steve Meyerhoeffer Dennis J. Bowyer 3. Consideration of a request from Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency to accept the proposed pocket park to be built on 4th Avenue South upon completion of construction. Action Cindy Bond Dennis Bowyer 4. Consideration of adoption of an ordinance for the annexation of property consisting of (+/-) acres, with a zoning designation of Open Space, located approximately 10,900 along the boundary of the Snake River Canyon between Hankins Road North (3200 East) extended and the eastern boundary of Dierkes Lake, including the Evel Knievel Jump Site, Centennial Trail, Twin Falls City Gun Range, Shoshone Falls Park and Dierkes Lake. Action Mitchel Humble 5. General outline of the upcoming Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013, on the possible canyon jumping. Presentation Mike Williams 6. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None V. ADJOURNMENT : Executive Session (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student. Executive Session (c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. (The bold face type is the purpose for the Executive Session.) 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 Agenda November 18, 2013 Page 2 of 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 Office of the Mayor City of Twin Falls, Idaho Proclamation Small Business Saturday WHEREAS, the City of Twin Falls, celebrates our local small businesses and the contribution they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 28 million small businesses in the United States, they represent more than 99 percent of American companies, create two-thirds of the net new jobs, and generate half of private gross domestic product; and and Whereas, small businesses employ ½ of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; and Whereas 86 percent of consumers in the United States have small businesses in their community that the consumers would miss if the small businesses closed; and Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important for people to support the small businesses that they value in their community Whereas 90 percent of consumers in the United States are willing to pledge support for a buy local movement; and WHEREAS, City of Twin Falls, Idaho, supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gregory L. Lanting, Mayor of the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, do hereby proclaim, November 30, 2013, as: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. Mayor Gregory L. Lanting Attest: Leila A. Sanchez Date: November 25, 2013

4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHAWN DON SUZANNE GREGORY JIM REBECCA CHRIS BARIGAR HALL HAWKINS LANTING MUNN, JR. MILLS SOJKA TALKINGTON Vice Mayor Mayor MINUTES Meeting of the Twin Falls City Council Monday, November 4, 2013 City Council Chambers rd Avenue East -Twin Falls, Idaho PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF STAFF CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS: No-Shave November 2013 Youth Appreciation Week :00 P.M. I. CONSENT CALENDAR: AGENDA ITEMS Purpose By: 1. Consideration of a request to approve the accounts payable for October 29 November 2, Consideration of a request to approve the October 21, 2013, City Council Minutes. Action Action Sharon Bryan Leila A. Sanchez II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request for annexation, consisting of 425 (+/-) acres, located approximately 10,900 along the boundary of the Snake River Canyon between Hankins Road North (3200 East) extended and the eastern boundary of Dierkes Lake, including the Evel Knievel Jump Site, Centennial Trail, Twin Falls City Gun Range, Shoshone Falls Park and Dierkes Lake. V. ADJOURNMENT: PH Jonathan 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)

5 Minutes November 4, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Present: Absent: Staff Present: Shawn Barigar, Don Hall, Suzanne Hawkins, Greg Lanting, Jim Munn, Rebecca Mill Sojka, Chris Talkington City Manager Travis Rothweiler, City Attorney Fritz Wonderlich, Community Development Director Mitchel Humble, Public Information Officer Josh Palmer, Assistant to the City Manager Mike Williams, Deputy City Clerk/Recording Secretary Leila A. Sanchez Mayor Lanting called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. He then invited all present, who wished to, to recite the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with him and with Troop 104. A quorum was present. Mayor Lanting introduced staff. CONSIDERATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None PROCLAMATIONS: No-Shave November 2013 Mayor Lanting read the proclamation and presented it to Ben Hammer of the Twin Falls Police Department. Youth Appreciation Week 2013 Councilperson Barigar read the proclamation and presented it to Anna Scholes, Twin Falls Optimist Club. The Twin Falls Youth Council were present. Boy Scouts from Troop 90 introduced themselves to Council. I. CONSENT CALENDAR: AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consideration of a request to approve the accounts payable for October 29 November 4, 2013, total: $1,970, November 1, 2013, Fire Payroll total: $51, September 2013, total: $8, Consideration of a request to approve the October 21, 2013, City Council Minutes. MOTION: Councilperson Munn made the motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hall and roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0. II. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1. Public input and/or items from the City Manager and City Council. City Manager Rothweiler stated that City offices will be closed for Veterans Day. The City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. III. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilperson Mills Sojka stated that a City Forum on Bike Path Connectivity will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M. Councilperson Talkington reported that Auger Falls is now open to the public. Councilperson Munn reported that the General Municipal Election will be held on November 5, IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request for annexation, consisting of 425 (+/-) acres, located approximately 10,900 along the boundary of the Snake River Canyon between Hankins Road North (3200 East) extended and the eastern boundary of Dierkes Lake, including the Evel Knievel Jump Site, Centennial Trail, Twin Falls City Gun Range, Shoshone Falls Park and Dierkes Lake.

6 Minutes November 4, 2013 Page 3 of 3 Jon Spendlove explained the request. He stated for clarification that the annexation is for acres. The proposed annexation consists of property owned by the City of Twin Falls and includes the Evel Knievel Jump Site, Centennial Trail, Twin Falls City Gun Range, Shoshone Falls Park and Dierkes Lake. The City of Twin Falls requests the annexation so the City of Twin Falls will have governmental jurisdiction of city owned property. This pertains to emergency response, special events and property development. Per City Code all uses on real property owned and/or operated by the City of Twin Falls are permitted uses. Annexation of the 412 acres will allow the city to have governmental jurisdiction of City owned property. On October 22, 2013, the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the Open Space zone as appropriate and consistent with the existing uses and future uses for the entire acres. Mayor Lanting opened and closed hearing with no public input. Council discussion followed. Councilperson Talkington made the motion to approve the annexation of the acres as described in the legal description. Council discussion followed. -Law enforcement -Annexation of residential contiguous properties City Attorney Wonderlich stated that the Twin Falls Police Department currently provides security at the location, Dierkes Lake, and Shoshone Falls. Residents may request annexation but the City is unable to provide public water and wastewater services. City Manager Rothweiler stated that in the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has set an urban growth boundary in the area as Hankins Road. It delineates the area the City has committed to providing sewer and water services. Before the City can move forward to provide water and sewer services, the City will have to go through a comprehensive plan change and amendment. -Possible annexation of two parcels not in the Comprehensive Plan Mayor Lanting stated that he would recommend beginning the process of expanding the area of impact boundaries. Roll call vote showed all members present voted in favor of the motion. Approved 7 to 0. V. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Leila A. Sanchez Deputy City Clerk/Recording Secretary

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13 Monday November 18, 2013 City Council Meeting To: From: Honorable Mayor and City Council Dennis J. Bowyer, Parks & Recreation Director Request: Consideration of the request from the Twin Falls Golf Advisory Commission to raise fees at the Twin Falls Golf Club. Time Estimate: Steve Meyerhoeffer will make the presentation; it will take approximately 5 minutes. Following the presentation, we expect some time for questions and answers. Background: The Concession Agreement states: Proposed increases in rates for 2012 and beyond: a) Increases five percent (5%) or less must obtain the Golf Advisory Commission consent. b) Increases exceeding five percent (5%), shall be presented to the City Council for hearing and approval pursuant to I.C A. At the September meeting of the Golf Advisory Commission, Steve Meyerhoeffer discussed with the Commission his proposal for raising fees effective for the 2014 season. Staff reviewed the fees; they were all under a five percent (5%) increase. At the October meeting of the Golf Advisory Commission, the Commission unanimously approved of the proposed increases. The fees were last raised two years ago, effective for the 2012 season. Below are the current fees and the proposed fees approved by the Golf Advisory Commission at their October 2013 meeting. As you can see, the fee increases are all under five percent (5%). 1

14 Season Passes 2012 & 2013 Rates 2014 Proposed Rates Effective date 1/1/2012 1/1/2014 Increase Amount Percent Increase Adult Single $ $ $ % Couple $ $ $ % Senior Single $ $ $ % Couple $ $ $ % Adult w/ child Each add'l child * $ $ $ % Junior $ $ $ - 0.0% College $ $ $ - 0.0% Non-resident fee $ $ $ - 0.0% Greens Fees Date set - - Effective date 1/1/2012 1/1/2014 Junior $ $ $ - 0.0% Senior Weekday $ $ $ - 0.0% Adult Weekday/Weekend $ $ $ % Adult 9 Holes $ $ $ - 0.0% Adult Specials: Weekday Twilight Rainy Day/ Windy Day $ $ $ - 0.0% Winter Rates $ $ $ - 0.0% Approval Process: The Concession Agreement says proposed increases of five percent (5%) or less must obtain the Golf Advisory Commission consent. All increases in fees must be approved by the majority of the Council to authorize the Mayor to sign a new fee resolution. Budget Impact: None, since all the revenue generated at the Twin Falls Golf Club are the proceeds for the concessionaire. Regulatory Impact: Approval of this request will increase amend fees as described above at the Twin Falls Golf Club. Conclusion: The Golf Advisory Commission recommends for the City Council to pass resolution # setting the prices for the 2014 season at the Twin Falls Golf Club. Staff concurs with the recommendation. Attachments: Resolution # 2

15 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING GOLF COURSE FEES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Section 1: That Twin Falls Golf Club fees shall be established as follows: Season Passes January 1 through December 31 Adult Single Couple Senior Single Couple Each additional child Corporate (applies to total Twin Falls & Jerome County employees) Up to 50 employees (+ $100 for each additional employee) 5, Up to 50 employees, including their spouses (+ $150 for each additional employee) 7, College Junior Non-Resident fee Stored cart fee Haul on cart fee Locker fee Punch Card 10 Rounds Greens Fees Adult/Senior Weekday/Weekend - 9 Holes Weekday/Weekend - 18 Holes Junior Specials Twilight/Rainy/Windy Winter (November 1 January 31) Section 2: That all prior resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent with this Resolution are repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK 3

16 Date: November 18, 2013 City Council Meeting To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dennis J. Bowyer, Parks & Recreation Director and Melinda Anderson, Economic Development Director Request: Consideration of a request from Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency to accept the proposed pocket park to be built on 4 th Avenue South upon completion of construction. Time Estimate: Presentation by TFURA Chairman Cindy Bond is expected to be no longer than 5 minutes and Dennis Bowyer will take up to 5 minutes with additional time as needed for questions. Background: In June 2013 the TFURA board hired All Seasons Landscaping to design the pocket park with input from City Council members, TFURA board, City staff, Glanbia, Uptown Developers, Watco, and St. Lukes PFS. In July the TFURA board approved the final design with a few alternates and All Seasons began drawing up the construction plans. The construction plans are completed and the TFURA will schedule a public bid process in January 2014 to award the construction contract with a completion date sometime during the summer. Because this new pocket park will be a public park expected to be enjoyed by all Twin Falls residents and because TFURA will need to divest itself of the park before the RAA 4-1 expiration, TFURA board is asking the City to accept the park upon construction completion. As the additional property taxes created by this new private investment will continue to go to TFURA until 2022, TFURA would pay for the park maintenance until the district expires. At the September 10, 2013 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting the commissioners unanimously agreed to recommend to the City Council that the City accept this park upon completion into the City s park system. At the September 23, 2013 City Council meeting, Cindy Bond represented TFURA and asked if the Council to accept the park upon construction completion, with TFURA paying the maintenance costs through After Council discussion on the request, a motion was approved by City Council to accept the proposed pocket park on 4 th Avenue South upon completion of construction and subject to park design accepted by Parks & Recreation and concurred by the City Council. Also a formal memorandum of understanding between the TFURA and the City for the interim maintenance agreement until sunset of the District. Since that time, the Parks & Recreation Department has carefully reviewed the design of the pocket park and drafted a detailed estimate on the maintenance of the park. If the Parks & Recreation Department maintains the pocket park internally, staff estimated it would cost the City approximately $6,075 per year. 1

17 26 weeks of labor mowing, weeding, spraying of weeds at 3½ hours per week (seasonal employee) 35 weeks of labor of daily cleanup at 1/3 hour per day, seven days a week (seasonal employee) 17 weeks of labor of twice a week cleanup at 1/3 hour per day (full time employee) Twice a year for irrigation winterization or charging the system (full time employees) Staff estimates these labor costs will be $4,150 per year. Also there are the following cost estimates: $1,200 for equipment costs, $300 for electricity, $275 for chemicals, and $150 for fuel costs. All Seasons Landscaping estimated yearly maintenance costs for the pocket park $5,000 to $6,000. This type of park is a different park compared to our neighborhood and community parks. Throughout the past 20+ years, the Parks & Recreation Department has reduced the time to maintain these neighborhood/community parks by eliminating high maintenance areas (i.e. flower beds and shrubs) and modifying the grass areas for easier and quicker mowing. Courtney Conservation Park, this new pocket park, and the proposed Main Avenue Fountain Plaza area are parks/open spaces that are designed in a way that takes more time and labor to maintain. These types of parks/open spaces are designed not to be your typical neighborhood/community park that serves a specific purpose, but as a gathering place for the public to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings by the specific selection of flowers and plants. This proposed pocket park can also serve as a refuge from the bustle of work by offering the opportunity for rest and relaxation. The Parks & Recreation Department embraces this proposed pocket park into its parks system and fully supports the design of the park. Budget Impact: There is expected to be no budget impact to the City s FY 14 budget or future budgets until 2022 as TFURA will pay the maintenance costs until then. After that date, the new property tax value will go to each of the seven local taxing districts, including the City. Regulatory Impact: No regulatory impact. Approval Process: A majority vote by the City Council would be needed to approve this request. Conclusion: TFURA board recommends that the City Council approve this request. Attachments: Pocket Park Design 2

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