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Why it matters: The resolution alters the split of reconstruction costs for curb, gutter and sidewalks and will affect how much individual property owners pay when streets are rebuilt. Council members said the decision balances resident burden against the city’s ability to fund street reconstruction without delaying necessary work.

Council action on LID policy: After a multi‑hour discussion of street funding and reconstruction timelines, the council voted to adopt revised LID participation rules that make the city responsible for curb-and-gutter replacement while leaving property owners responsible for sidewalk installation or replacement unless replacement is required solely to meet ADA standards. That resolution passed on a split vote (city council recorded a 4–2 vote in favor; staff reported the motion passed). The council then took ordinance 13‑30 off the table and voted to create Local Improvement District 54 to proceed with design and bidding for reconstruction in the affected area.

Public works analysis: Keith Allen (Public Works Director, City of Rexburg) told council members that adopting city responsibility for curb and gutter would reduce the amount of annual LID‑eligible funding available for full street reconstructions: using the numbers discussed in the meeting, annual eligible funds were described as roughly $2,520,000 under the existing approach; if the city pays for a larger share of curb and gutter the available LID funding for full street reconstruction would fall to about $2,070,000 per year. Allen also said that moving to the curb-and-gutter funding model would lengthen the time between full reconstructions for the city’s street network (staff estimated the reconstruction horizon would extend roughly 11 years with the city taking more curb-and-gutter costs). Allen cautioned that figures used were estimates and final decisions would depend on bid results.

Council votes and motions (summary):
- Resolution changing LID participation (city pays curb/gutter; property owners pay sidewalks except ADA-triggered replacements): motion moved (mover not specified in the public record excerpt), seconded by Council President Walker; result recorded 4 in favor, 2 opposed, motion passed.
- Motion to create Local Improvement District 54 (Ordinance 13‑30): motion moved and seconded (second by Council member Colin Erickson); council approved the ordinance and directed staff to solicit bids and proceed with LID formation.

Planning action: The council also approved the preliminary plat for Teton View Estates, a proposed subdivision at 1114 North Yellowstone Highway that will create 56 lots, a mix of townhomes along the frontage and apartment development to the rear. Alan Parkinson (planning staff) reported the plat met city standards and that needed utilities and right‑of‑way work are in planning; staff noted ongoing sewer upgrades in the area and said work on the sewer replacement and lift station is scheduled so the new developer’s connections will be feasible when construction begins. The council approved the plat by motion.

Other procedural items: The council set a public hearing on a proposed resolution adjusting mayor and council compensation for 2026 for May 7, 2025 (required by Idaho statute to change elected official pay). That hearing was scheduled by motion with a second and passed.

Council direction and next steps: Staff was directed to prepare LID documents, solicit bids for the LID, and meet with property owners in the affected areas to explain the project, cost estimates and timing. Council members also asked staff to assemble a citizen task force to research longer‑term street funding alternatives (levy/assessment options and other funding mechanisms) and report back with options for council consideration.

Ending: Council members said they expect additional public outreach as bids arrive and that LID participants will receive detailed cost information before any final assessments are imposed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 4/2/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After debate over who should pay for sidewalks and curb-and-gutter work, the council voted to pick up curb-and-gutter costs and leave sidewalks with property owners, created a local improvement district (LID 54) and approved a 56‑lot plat at North Yellowstone Highway.","taxTitle","Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho","taxId",52398,"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},6067239,"Rexburg museum staff cataloging 6,000 items as city and volunteers hunt for storage and a new exhibit space",3399,166000,3565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3140531-7ba3d9ac178375c78614aba93450283c&start=166&end=3565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3140531-7ba3d9ac178375c78614aba93450283c/thumbnail_166000.jpg","/articles/6067239/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Rexburg-museum-staff-cataloging-6000-items-as-city-and-volunteers-hunt-for-storage-and-a-new-exhibit-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067239-7affb2a0a167f6dd9962f3e1d36ecd32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200563&Signature=JlWDwbn8DqP9TZG5tW1JFiRJ6GH4xyo2I4QdSWZkvH~zKyzQx3UvDpxAkcDLHpthk1OldDvcTc5OcsCwGiHsjwTGTl4j5phGGfr8PtJNOQU4QbJcY-87HU4HZJaArAlP0kU0X0o7DnwwhZuFr3f2HEahGZYaK1LKbjxBLIj8fgekHqSpq4-A9Qk3zlYYs-SZ5iZMuKfoNBOhIaYUlSGM7YfRlbj7FEdqrmMeLlbQ28XxR9LWnI7YOP2CE1zVXHVOuX-C7-h9ZipujwIyc5X7upgto~5vghipaXsX~wll62vwm5Qjwj9EPGji7zMr-6PUsqTyq~EZ0ZO5BbPwCu6SQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Alicia (Museum curator, City of Rexburg) told the council during a work session that her team has photographed and catalogued the museum collection and archived more than 6,000 artifacts, and boxed about 3,500 items as the city prepares to remove collections from the Tabernacle for upcoming HVAC work.

Why it matters: The Teton Dam flood’s 50th anniversary is next year, and staff say they need a place for a flood exhibit and for regular rotating displays. Without accessible storage and exhibit space, the museum cannot rotate objects or host interactive, family-oriented programming staff say would attract repeat visitors.

Alicia described the inventory effort and the immediate storage need. “As of Friday, we had archived over 6,000 items and have packed almost, as of today, 3,500 items,” she said. She estimated the collection needs about 2,000–3,000 square feet of climate‑treated, accessible storage now; an ideal new museum with larger exhibit space would be 5,000–7,000 square feet.

She outlined exhibit concepts under consideration: a “Day in the Life of the Frontier Woman” display, a military history display that includes a loaned bell from the USS Rexburg, a name-history gallery about the town’s early renaming, and a children’s, interactive flood exhibit called “Just Add Water.” Alicia said interactive children’s exhibits are a priority because they can be repeat draw and generate earned revenue through repeat visits and programs.

Historical Society volunteers and leaders confirmed the collection’s long community ties. Lewis Clements (Historical Society member) gave a brief history of the society and the museum, saying the society helped acquire the Tabernacle in the 1980s with a Department of the Interior grant and that the museum had been rated “first‑class” by the Idaho Association of Museums. Clements and other volunteers said they will continue to support temporary storage and programming during the transition.

Council and staff discussed short‑ and medium‑term options. Staff confirmed the HVAC work’s timing depends on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) the city applied for; construction was unlikely to start before October 2025 if the grant timeline holds. That means the Tabernacle basement will be unavailable for storage when restroom and other remodel phases proceed, and the council should expect the museum to need an offsite location long term.

Potential temporary and permanent options were discussed but no formal commitment was made. Ideas mentioned include:
- Shipping containers (20‑ and 40‑foot) for temporary, rodent‑proof storage (quoted prices in discussion ranged from about $3,500 to $9,000 each depending on size and vendor) with concern expressed that items in containers can be forgotten or hard to access.
- Using portions of the hatchery, the Romance venue lobby, the courthouse hallways/commission chambers, the former police station, the old seminary building, or fairgrounds buildings for temporary displays or storage once availability and accessibility are confirmed.
- Partnering with the school district or county for space; staff reported school district storage options were limited after checks with district staff.

Staff said they will continue to catalogue and pack collections and work with volunteers to identify accessible short‑term storage that protects artifacts from pests and water while remaining retrievable for exhibit use. The mayor and council encouraged the museum staff to pursue temporary displays in publicly accessible locations for the 50th anniversary, and to return to council with concrete site, cost and timeline options.

Ending: Museum staff and historical society members said they will keep working with city officials and volunteers to secure storage and a new, more visible exhibit location, and the city will seek grant awards and community partnerships to support the museum’s long‑term needs.","Museum staff have archived more than 6,000 artifacts and packed roughly 3,500 as they search for 2,000–3,000 square feet of storage and a larger public exhibit space ahead of the Teton Dam flood 50th anniversary.","actionData","errors"]

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Rexburg council approves new LID participation rules, forms Local Improvement District 54 and approves Teton View Estates plat

Rexburg museum staff cataloging 6,000 items as city and volunteers hunt for storage and a new exhibit space