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Consent agenda: The council voted to approve the consent agenda by roll call. Council Member Nathan McPherson, Council Member Biggs, Council Member Leraway (Leroy/Lehi in the record), Council President Bruce and the mayor voted in favor. The mayor announced the motion carried.

Ordinance 2025-07: The council approved Ordinance 2025-07, described in council materials as an ordinance making certain findings and amending multiple sections of Title 5 of the Kuna City Code (decision-making authority process table; subdivision approval process; completion time; landscape buffer width based on roadway classification), providing a severability clause and directing the city clerk to take related actions. The council first moved to waive three readings and then approved the ordinance; a subsequent motion approved summary publication of the ordinance. City Clerk Nathan Stanley polled the council; the roll-call votes recorded Council Member McPherson: Yes; Council Member Biggs: Yes; Council Member Leraway: Yes; Council President Bruce: Yes. The mayor announced the motion carries.

Ordinance 2025-08 (rezone): The council approved Ordinance 2025-08, a municipal rezone ordinance rezoning specified Ada County parcels (R3375420100, R3375420200, R33754203000) owned by Hagler Living Trust and Danny E. Hagler to a zoning classification described in the ordinance and amending the zoning map accordingly. The council waived three readings and approved the ordinance by the roll-call votes noted above; the mayor announced the motion carries.

Why it matters: The 2025-07 ordinance updates Kuna’s subdivision and landscape-buffer standards and clarifies decision-making authority in Title 5; 2025-08 rezones specific parcels and directs staff to update the zoning map. The votes were unanimous among council members present.

No executive session was requested, and the meeting adjourned after council announcements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 03/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the Kuna City Council approved the consent agenda and unanimously passed two ordinances amending subdivision and zoning code provisions; the council also approved summary publication of one ordinance.","taxTitle","Kuna City, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",48735,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631372,"Homeowner asks Kuna for signage and guidance where canal right-of-way adjoins private yards",177,170000,347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7&start=170&end=347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7/thumbnail_170000.jpg","/articles/6631372/Kuna-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Homeowner-asks-Kuna-for-signage-and-guidance-where-canal-right-of-way-adjoins-private-yards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631372-8c871528ade412daf00fe52e257e7d20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169270&Signature=dRLalM-luawb97X8Zv5JhLA46hf9GAwVaJH1~FexhFT57nFpPavf~AoWzH5qEvFR7G7nusPptS~H7akZsSbHzwVR99OHQE8ugbTLGAI6bljrvUVz3qDgPGa7OBASwVua0HWAq4eyyYZp2I520po~PfLmGSH9mKJmNai5d1IgSdA92ufjenO5XAys9V~xIpUWEZtfdTFjXpwSTxIulDDo26DQhdwCfQdBhYWKSVNn4KMR4Ew6EU~0wlZQDfINgF-CrDpMnYWjOEnkaSUsBxbKNES3srPbwrPnrnioKu6kehu8u1AjeFV~rxXST7ASk8LdpvZrStflFMoU0glsGnTeWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laurie Bremer, who recently moved to the Blue Sky Drive neighborhood, told the council during public comment that a canal and its maintenance strip run adjacent to her backyard and that property deeds appear to extend halfway into the canal area.

Bremer said she learned, after moving in, that the homeowners’ property line extends into the canal right-of-way and that this raised concerns about liability if someone were injured on that strip. She said she had contacted her insurance company, which noted the unfamiliarity of canal ownership questions because canals are uncommon in some regions, and that Bremer placed a private sign marking the area as the homeowner’s property but the sign was vandalized. She asked whether the city could post a benign sign to encourage responsible use, and also sought guidance about sidewalk maintenance obligations for weeds growing between cracks.

City staff told Bremer they would gather her contact information and follow up to walk through options and clarify which party maintains the canal bank and sidewalk. Bremer’s remarks were made during public comment; no formal action was taken.

Why it matters: Property ownership that extends into canal rights-of-way can create liability and maintenance questions for homeowners and municipalities. Bremer requested a low-cost measure — a city-posted sign and staff guidance on sidewalk-weed maintenance — to reduce confusion and potential liability.

Council staff said they would follow up with Bremer to clarify maintenance responsibilities and help locate any abandoned tools left near her property that she reported to the council.","A new Kuna resident said a canal right-of-way runs through her property, raising liability and sidewalk-maintenance questions and asking the city to post signs and advise homeowners on responsibilities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631377,"Resident with ICC credentials urges Kuna to strengthen building inspections",193,499000,692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7&start=499&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6631377/Kuna-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Resident-with-ICC-credentials-urges-Kuna-to-strengthen-building-inspections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631377-6a81d5808d8bf6032462eea1e67bedb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169270&Signature=aFNRc2mtwnkD667-XH~dvowUdIhQbbSpyB7iJrJMU2dDl2BxuJNHfjzST7XPzhbk9Awh1dM5JhZFl3gn9jt7N30SLydF2EJ-FTmvCAJIdd~CyAkqYP~dJhqXuHzm9dFSv7rxsNzdg3JmcxUKRcBleFpYHrY-zeatT8Zr4jcRvtGYgeecdDvL3bXVS55iSbJxSxRO3TOyAZ-O03zz1Y~3jqGMCdWO5s4NNmXO5sS3lWPcSRGyoCLpI6Dunw1NtcRyQhdisPy3DExHYUxVtByX7pnvH6kg1ZnATgToTHPDDFoG0B0lxvbkY2t3riWDwY9WN-73SMmBuRRZ0MBD8pgO7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment, resident David Wardell told the Kuna City Council he holds five active inspector certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC) and that he has observed numerous construction and code-compliance problems in the jurisdiction, including improperly installed stucco, missing flashing, roofing leaks, incorrectly sloped concrete slabs, crushed HVAC ductwork, and improperly installed shear panels.

“Somewhere along the line, the building department is not holding up their end,” Wardell said, and asked council members to find a way to “rectify this and get your building department on the ball because there are a lot of people in this community that are being damaged by it.” He said the problems affect both commercial properties and residences, and that residents have reported stucco falling from houses.

Mayor and staff acknowledged receipt of a letter Wardell had submitted. No formal action was taken at the meeting; Wardell’s statement was made during the public-comment period. Council members and staff noted they had received his letter and would follow up.

Why it matters: Wardell’s comments accuse the local building department of insufficient code enforcement and name multiple construction defects that he says are widespread. The matter raises questions about inspection practices and potential impacts on homeowners and commercial property owners.

The council did not discuss or direct immediate action during the meeting; staff acknowledged receipt of Wardell’s letter and indicated follow-up would occur.","A local resident and certified inspector told the council he is seeing widespread stucco and structural problems and urged stronger enforcement by the building department.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631382,"Parks staff outlines short- and long-term fixes for Strobel (Indian Creek) pickleball courts",117,1122000,1239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7&start=1122&end=1239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6631382/Kuna-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Parks-staff-outlines-short-and-long-term-fixes-for-Strobel-Indian-Creek-pickleball-courts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631382-f497683b9cdb841e80a8e16f89ab11e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169270&Signature=kLBadH6~FOOFSFJS1rT~r1rXS583HngguDxgnX2iw5zIOv4ZXl2eP0rzCxVw33JU4lJ8~WwxVcmrZ368GAvwaC7hxHRGP1R0~P0DhqxnLtvEM15F8WgR4sjl51CdUlotwVm0s5K-LVRSvhY6iddhqnReDLFAQsnR1~JDMpZVYzTkFzQekXUs4hPqwHEsy8a9OUgvikul~DOsCcCuPtjGKT60MQ4rGT~qnWgJEjV8jtPYbr78QcRo0D5CFa9WVVxW75ccs924-mK9oLJBpPxjcY9TtTI7LJeL-DOdTmV8RSibPQu4CGc3r2KNARfJu~WW~rwqWCuzaYFGy183KsVHDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan Webb, deputy director for Parks, Recreation, Fleet and Facilities, presented an update on Strobel Park’s pickleball courts — also referred to in public materials as the Indian Creek Pickleball Courts — and described a mix of immediate maintenance actions and design lessons for future courts.

Webb said crews will remove landscape around the courts to reduce shrub debris and bee activity, replace the ground material with medium-sized rock to prevent transfer onto the courts, reattach the bottoms of nets to keep them in place, and investigate higher fencing as requested by residents. Webb cautioned that resurfacing the courts would be a costly, temporary fix because cracks result from how the concrete was poured; the department is investigating longer-term construction methods (post-tension or fiber-reinforced concrete) for future courts.

The parks staff has consulted two members of the Boise Area Pickleball Association for design advice and plans to meet with a resurfacing company to discuss maintenance and care. Webb listed other design elements staff will consider for new or reconstructed courts: higher fencing with gated entrances, wind breaks, shade structures, and nearby drinking water.

Why it matters: Residents raising complaints about the courts prompted the review; city staff said fixes now will address nuisance problems (bees, debris, loose nets) while larger capital solutions require budgeting and design changes. Webb said the department will reach back out to the Indian Creek residents who presented the concerns.

Council members asked whether staff had met the presenting homeowners; Webb said staff planned to contact them the next day and had already consulted local players for design advice. The council did not take formal action on the item at this meeting.","Kuna Parks staff described immediate maintenance and longer-term design changes for Strobel/Indian Creek pickleball courts after residents raised concerns about landscaping, bees, fencing and surface cracking.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631385,"Kuna Council approves $20,000 for police overtime ahead of Hells Angels visit",1682,496000,2178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7&start=496&end=2178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679909-a9670e82690e97ace115a5e9c15d00e7/thumbnail_496000.jpg","/articles/6631385/Kuna-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Kuna-Council-approves-20000-for-police-overtime-ahead-of-Hells-Angels-visit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631385-606796efe5ada5312c4e59cd937471de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169270&Signature=m1r707tGN0L3UqZ0JF7R3qN2UIpdaakUt7ZQu2G-aV22EMfoCKbnNN3hHjXWu7Vac0mNrrROVfT0C9L8FyFXcnwtDxiBiYRkCFQJKk6iTx~epPyiRnlSIXrapvqqZIBqL3nVj45HKg3MgER~NEKvPWh8YjyADCx7vwxvm76mJIJEpc3-0Dx76~ZEPNuxD2UJ3277mqymoqTulWLAAGvLkRdOxCIULX5JaDpg7G9JYeg-FLqRG7BgmSYKRK7a-n6clrFJbI4Kltk93o8nxTSQ1epix5ZcUJ3pLX5qOWK6a4zukLvx-X35ezbGfpTve8Kgr2U2MwD9AYDl3vB4TOWOYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kuna City Council on Tuesday approved $20,000 from the city contingency fund to cover potential overtime reimbursement for additional law-enforcement staffing from July 28 through July 31, the period a national Hells Angels motorcycle run is expected to be in the area.

Chief Mike Fortusco of the Kuna Police Department told the council the estimate would cover fully loaded overtime rates for additional staff for four days and that any overtime would be invoiced by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and sent to the city for reimbursement. “It is my intention to continue to enforce all traffic laws while they are in our city and make sure all citizens and visitors can enjoy what the city has to offer,” Fortusco said.

Council members pressed several procedural and policy questions before the vote. Nathan Stanley, Kuna city clerk, said the Crooked Aid Event Center had not yet submitted a special event plan permit (SEP) and that SEPs are required when an event expects 500 or more people; the SEP application must be submitted 21 days before the event. “SEPs are required if there’s 500 people or more,” Stanley said. The chief and city attorney also said they were pursuing communications with other agencies and with event organizers to plan for public-safety contingencies.

Why it matters: Council members and the chief said the expected national run could draw hundreds of participants from out of town; Fortusco referenced an estimate between about 400 and 800 attendees. Council members voiced concern about the cost to the city and whether event hosts or other jurisdictions should carry overtime costs. Councilman Laraway said predictable events should be planned for and questioned why other entities would not assist. City Attorney Mark Bivy described the limits of local government to preempt wrongful conduct, saying policing and enforcement are the available tools if conduct turns problematic.

The council approved the funding on a voice vote after a motion was made and seconded; the mayor announced the motion carried.

The vote and next steps: The motion approved use of contingency funds for the overtime estimate; Fortusco described $20,000 as a “high mark” and said actual costs could be less. City staff said they would continue to communicate with the event center and with county partners, and that permitting (if submitted) would provide a vehicle to require security and other conditions. Stanley said the permit process would open communication with police and fire and allow the city to require security and other event conditions.

The council’s approval does not itself obligate the city to a final payment; Fortusco said the overtime will be invoiced to the city and that he hopes the event is quiet and requires minimal overtime.","The Kuna City Council authorized $20,000 from contingency to cover potential overtime reimbursement for Ada County deputies and Kuna Police staffing during a July 28–31 event at the Crooked Aid Event Center, citing concerns about a large motorcycle club gathering.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Kuna City Council approves ordinances and consent items

Homeowner asks Kuna for signage and guidance where canal right-of-way adjoins private yards

Resident with ICC credentials urges Kuna to strengthen building inspections

Parks staff outlines short- and long-term fixes for Strobel (Indian Creek) pickleball courts

Kuna Council approves $20,000 for police overtime ahead of Hells Angels visit