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Sparrow said he reviewed multiple addresses and found property taxes falling for long-term residents while new growth showed increases. He recommended the city add a link for increased transparency.

Sparrow also addressed a pending food-truck ordinance and cautioned against additional restrictions. “If you try to do any additional restrictions on food trucks, you’re gonna kill your food truck business,” he said, adding that food trucks serve as an entry point for entrepreneurs.

Mayor and council thanked Sparrow for his comments; no action was taken. Council members and staff noted they would consider public input as they continue to review a food-truck permit matter on the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting 4-16-2025 Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","A resident complimented Middleton's redesigned website and recommended linking county tax-history pages for transparency; he also warned that additional restrictions on food trucks could harm small mobile food businesses.","taxTitle","Middleton, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",60485,"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},6595469,"Council member seeks agenda item to discuss waiving impact fees for Middleton Smiles relocation",151,1164735,1316095,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a&start=1164&end=1316","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a/thumbnail_1164735.jpg","/articles/6595469/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Council-member-seeks-agenda-item-to-discuss-waiving-impact-fees-for-Middleton-Smiles-relocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595469-2717f1fd2b5616000bdb74f2ce224161/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171342&Signature=N-5G6weIwpikQujgfxW3DiLcddyX-u3s2vctyKr-vZt-1N7PL5tHZvhlb0K0afQaAy~pSFyiC-zUi-KTOc-5eBMLApYCq4YB0XptGY33LU3d3kKo4tUYGWwAlZc-oKGybLY4dY69MXbwjoxA-LCaBZxh2ST3HFb90FTGF-sU5e8fy7~Ms~0z3eQ7wgALR60djkUpe48FehsLQ-XgSgOGWjocZFNDhHD0kt4tb7aB~rG6fMjVROQvaljlQbKdfk-QP92A~qz8Z70n95X4DPSo5T2Pug2AeH0ahHLx-I1mfO6BzMEE2bZ05HhdvP2tXTJXFOvCd2R6Tt3bDamQgQwA1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A council member asked the City Council to add an agenda item to discuss lowering or possibly waiving approximately $260,000 to $270,000 in impact fees for Middleton Smiles, which is reportedly seeking to relocate to the east end of town.

The council member said discussions with the owner and city staff (Roberta, planning staff) indicate the practice is governed by a Midstar impact-fee schedule completed for Middleton, Star and Canyon County in 2018. The member argued a waiver or reduction could signal the city’s willingness to attract commercial and industrial development.

A city official replied that Roberta (city staff) is not authorized to waive fees but that the council may reduce or waive fees on a case-by-case basis. The council member said Middleton Smiles is pursuing property and expected to meet with planning staff on or about the 22nd; they requested the council indicate support by placing the item on the next agenda to allow timely action.

No vote or fee change occurred at the meeting; the request was for a future agenda item and potential subsequent council action.","A council member asked that the council consider lowering or waiving roughly $260,000–$270,000 in impact fees to encourage Middleton Smiles to move to the east end of town; staff said the council can reduce or waive fees but staff cannot do so unilaterally.",{"_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},6595474,"Public works director: city received IDEQ notice of noncompliance on stormwater permit; options under review",93,1061685,1154990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a&start=1061&end=1154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a/thumbnail_1061685.jpg","/articles/6595474/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Public-works-director-city-received-IDEQ-notice-of-noncompliance-on-stormwater-permit-options-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595474-e5d0ce59cd1bff2868849554e74e8263/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171342&Signature=jbykYI-w25fI7dbtBAy58FUBbY5VJoViZTHKbEElRylm2svSve7aHhsEHGgeIH8PkcCiZ4G64Gwuwj7yuqaYJD8oG2QoB6U04656BNe5iwQ3dztVcPXgj3mgPPVeqWGdoV9wFbyYeT~AHT81FwVU~a4b-8-E02iDUzI5aWc~GMlI0gTkJ24cLtVU26NDQAXh3Asb0macNsLzgXtyIL8cUoXgQJwiY1aQw9B56g~-RKkP4a-bUX8gGRlhqyTKk9W7-hF~yEsuFpTMN8Kna-3nK8J0cQ9VoJMh~KZOPnOQ0s2ZU9Ckvy33PjzDxGHwiYMoouoy0VQGxbXMJ0EI~S9Tng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jason Van Gilder, Middleton’s public works director, informed the council that the city received a notice of noncompliance from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) concerning its stormwater discharge permit.

Van Gilder said the general permit covers the city’s storm drainage and is due for renewal; it expires on Sept. 30 and IDEQ requested renewal paperwork on April 2. He described Middleton as “an anomaly in cities our size” because most similar cities are not subject to the same permit requirements.

Staff held an informational meeting with IDEQ on the matter and said they are “still evaluating our options” and would return to the council with more information. Van Gilder recommended that council members direct any immediate questions to him, City Attorney Mark Hilty or City Engineer Amy Woodruff.

No formal action was taken; Van Gilder characterized the notice as “not unexpected” and said staff will provide additional analysis at a future council meeting.","Public Works Director Jason Van Gilder reported the city received a notice of noncompliance from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality regarding the city's stormwater discharge permit and said staff are evaluating options ahead of the permit's September 30 expiration.",{"_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},6595479,"Council approves Sawtooth Drive bike lane markings contract for up to $9,599",116,545430,662250,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a&start=545&end=662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a/thumbnail_545430.jpg","/articles/6595479/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Council-approves-Sawtooth-Drive-bike-lane-markings-contract-for-up-to-9599","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595479-95ee6e39d5659ddb8914707a04ab0d39/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171342&Signature=YTZ1XhbjCKh5FgVTnhp8zMaO5LxoFOYBpbnlsaP~FRm~WR09QyjAUdOl23b6RF1PwUpCWbu~Z46EKrzrvW2sgaSCBFTbiAVXwR9W5PG90esyPJ3Ft0rNRXzw3XavkY~cro5-ZwYTf5LW~9R1a-SvJyIv2PbQ3J-JrcYps5aZJnjQPo2LZ6ZtFLLW4GxpFnjif-RQj4IqGGe4hfsdWDmTzS1JMqyJzv0XZ685nAlqeWgN1SpfFNBZlIYYdmA8yjV0EGvZiUcQyWNnbD4vpL2Ybb1pXb6cPUTKnCLip2-KFDp1eh1T~ZzpU1pUki1akX2P-140p30YnJGNdC8wRyXlow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middleton City Council voted to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Curtis Clean Sweep to extend bike lane pavement markings on Sawtooth Drive from South Cemetery Road to the Sawtooth and Middleton Road roundabout for an amount not to exceed $9,599.

Jason Van Gilder, public works director, said the council had included funding in this year’s budget to extend bike lanes in the area. He described existing “shadow markings” showing where bike lanes transition and said residents have requested a more continuous marking to make it easier to ride in the neighborhood.

Van Gilder told the council the amount was in the budget last year at $9,000 and that staff confirmed the work can be covered within the transportation fund. The motion to authorize the contract was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote.

The contract covers pavement markings only; the council did not approve related roadway widening, parking changes or other engineering work at this meeting. Staff said additional details about scheduling and exact marking specifications would be provided to council and published once the contract is finalized.","The council authorized a contract with Curtis Clean Sweep to extend bike lane markings on Sawtooth Drive from South Cemetery Road to the Sawtooth–Middleton Road roundabout at a cost not to exceed $9,599.",{"_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},6595484,"Council adds ALC Architecture and G3 Water to on-call roster; authorizes ALC City Hall study up to $10,000",108,4720,113690,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a&start=4&end=113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032544-f8cf34acf811f1a805c1a4a51d4e611a/thumbnail_4720.jpg","/articles/6595484/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Council-adds-ALC-Architecture-and-G3-Water-to-on-call-roster-authorizes-ALC-City-Hall-study-up-to-10000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595484-b75f18850718a659f297910ea3e2452b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171342&Signature=ktzQgPBLDo7H3osEuW5-h6LQvdHxbJzWQJb2s5-NsIIPgRtteItvifC1rlJ9GTMmkFQMhy5rZv~n4~uY9psR-ZdZapMhaeWq0gcRk8Pw~u5P~kNyMG-u2OI1MUick6PxdlY~F3ZL7gTmkiC-SQfLeJ9IBeplRxKiRX2D401TQIDF9t9sc2EwmWTsKtITWYWBFCicdRXl3nU71QD6Z96OYXKAhDEv5BfTglY-AE5OBfMhX8-PbQrweKgWmDKBhTgAnV-WG~Uq7aeAwzU2oU0i7ue9HU9iQdbT9JTui1qUZNrlbSh0C0EHz4WzqVVWSFgGjuXdIo1RFGL-i93EvahKJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Middleton City Council on Monday authorized the mayor to add ALC Architecture and G3 Water Engineers LLC to the city's on-call professional services roster and approved an on-call service order with ALC Architecture to perform an as-built and design-criteria analysis of City Hall in an amount not to exceed $10,000.

Jason Van Gilder, the city's public works director, told the council the on-call roster is permitted by state statute and is used to “more efficiently and quickly pick engineering firms to do small to medium sized tasks.” Van Gilder said ALC was recommended by other agencies and had previously worked for the city on a shops expansion project.

Van Gilder described the City Hall work as a first step to identify space needs and produce accurate dimensional drawings. He said the contract is time-and-materials and could cost less if city crews provide some measurements. “The first step of that is to get some professional help and some architects that give us an outside set of eyes and can help us put together a package,” Van Gilder said. He added the final recommendation could range from modest improvements to a conclusion that the building needs larger intervention.

Council members moved and seconded the motions; both measures were approved without objection. The motion to add the firms to the on-call roster passed on a voice vote. The separate motion to authorize the ALC on-call service order for City Hall — described in the motion as “City Hall Interior and Exterior as-built and design criteria analysis in an amount not to exceed $10,000” — also passed.

Van Gilder told the council the funds for the $10,000 work are expected to come from the facilities/building fund and general fund, with potential cost-sharing across enterprise utilities if a larger expansion is later approved. He said staff will return with more detailed proposals if the analysis recommends design and construction work.

The council’s actions create a formal procurement path for future task orders from the newly expanded roster and establish ALC as the consultant to begin City Hall planning work.","The City Council approved adding ALC Architecture and G3 Water Engineers to the city's on-call professional services roster and authorized ALC to perform an as-built and design criteria analysis for City Hall at a cost not to exceed $10,000.","actionData","errors"]

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