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Scott Valter raised questions about a recent tactical deployment at a peaceful protest on April 12, saying there has been no public explanation for the presence of a sharpshooter team and that his review of public arrest records did not show arrests that would appear to justify that level of response. “The public deserves transparency, not silence,” Valter said, and asked the city or police department to release documentation of the alleged threat or to request a public statement from the FBI if federal information prompted the deployment.

Emma Tribe, who said she has experience with autistic children, urged the council to ensure accountability and training following the fatal shooting of Victor Perez. “I urge you to make sure that those involved in this terrible tragedy are held accountable and the Pocatello Police Department is trained on the behavior of autistic people and de‑escalation techniques,” Tribe said.

Steven Adams described personal and professional experience with disabled populations and expressed concern about the speed and tactics used by officers in a recent fatal encounter; he asked why additional body‑cam footage had not been released. A family member and community supporters have publicly requested more information about the incident.

The council did not take action during the meeting on these matters; staff and council members reminded commenters that the council cannot take official action on items raised during public comment but may refer issues to staff or schedule them for a future agenda. No formal referral or timeline for additional reporting by police staff was announced during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pocatello City Council Meeting 05 01 25","oneSentenceSummary","Several public commenters asked the Pocatello City Council to release information about a tactical deployment at a recent protest and to hold officers accountable and receive training after a fatal shooting involving a man with disabilities.","taxTitle","Pocatello City, Bannock County, Idaho","taxId",5619,"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},6578477,"Votes at a glance: Pocatello council approves multiple grants, contracts and routine items",218,2758000,2976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154&start=2758&end=2976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154/thumbnail_2758000.jpg","/articles/6578477/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Votes-at-a-glance-Pocatello-council-approves-multiple-grants-contracts-and-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578477-d526acbcaf2adbf407c1e314eceed324/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194678&Signature=U~bVPsaIRQdrnvnGEV1RBdlwjP3dzlFgOFJl2yBG4dbtNllVSyjTy2XDNllra7Vn89mZuYoqWhr-WUk8kkOF3jETm~RO7GAF39zxwp3sVEMs434k143viVDS6OKIIwkyBhj8f1ehqnKCeILNd8r~wpMW9ei~-ELlharkxnJ04Fzot2fIMh4zr3CmyfBp3W720TpdhV1XvWpows382Hz~USeHsncvmK3gVMO4vdReIk40KyslTYpQDNuL6f8vQPSK4p-MDvf0NlKt3t~Aday1fBpsFMCPH~oRHh~WqBfJeStuXVqBKWYErwuBN~wrtMkQAkjWshXjXFysPPPhVB6HOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council approved a package of grants, contract renewals, lease amendments and purchases during its May 1 meeting. Most items were approved by motion and roll call with limited discussion and are summarized below.

Key approvals

- City Creek Trail System — IMBA accelerator grant application: Council approved submission of an International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) accelerator grant application for $30,000 to develop a mountain bike trail plan for the City Creek Management Area and, if awarded, to accept the grant and authorize the mayor to sign documents. The total project cost is $60,000; the required $30,000 match will be funded from general fund reserves.

- FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application: Council approved applying for the FY25 FAA AIP annual entitlement in the amount of $1,520,000. The grant carries a 55% match to be funded using state grant funds and budgeted airport passenger facility charge (PFC) funds; proposed projects include pavement maintenance on Runway 17/35 and Taxiway A and completion of the FAA required airport title (environmental/title) plan.

- Airport leases: Council approved an amendment to a lease with Driscoll Topay removing a personal property insurance requirement and also approved three lease renewals and corresponding resolutions at the airport for Franci Carpenter (hangar), Gordon Nielsen (city-owned hangar) and AmeriGas propane (bulk storage). Staff confirmed the leases include annual CPI adjustments.

- Centennial Rainey Park contract extension: Council approved a contract extension with Harmony Engineering in the amount of $98,000 plus cultural‑resource time and materials to complete design of the Centennial Rainey Park project. Funding sources listed in staff materials include a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant, ARPA funds and EPA funding.

- Library system support: The council approved a contract with ByWater Solutions for ongoing support of the Koha integrated library system software for the Marshall Public Library; funding was noted as available in the library budget.

- Pavement maintenance and materials: Council approved piggyback purchases and contract approvals for street maintenance materials and services: road oils (Idaho Asphalt Supply Inc., not to exceed $71,290), asphalt and related materials (Mickelson Construction Inc., approx. $1,688,500) and fiberized microsurfacing services (VSS International, approx. $743,450). Public works staff described an anticipated treatment area this year of roughly 30 miles under the pavement management model, with specific amounts for fog seal, microsurfacing and paving noted during discussion.

- Sanitation vehicle: Council approved a piggyback purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sanitation Department from Mountain Home Auto Ranch in the amount of $59,520.50.

Roll calls and funding notes

Several items included short staff presentations and brief council questions on funding. Finance staff reported an approximate general fund beginning cash balance of $18.9 million (unaudited FY24 figures) and an available amount of roughly $7.5 million after required reserves; staff said the $30,000 match for the IMBA grant could be met from general fund reserves.

How votes were recorded

Most items were approved by motion, second and roll call during the single meeting; minutes and staff packets attached to the agenda provide itemized contract language and funding sources. The council did not substantially amend the measures on the floor at the meeting.","At its May 1 meeting the Pocatello City Council approved grants, lease amendments, contract extensions and a series of pavement and airport items; many items were approved on roll call with little debate.",{"_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},6578483,"Pocatello council adopts Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROS) plan after public hearing",439,2305000,2744000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154&start=2305&end=2744","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154/thumbnail_2305000.jpg","/articles/6578483/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Pocatello-council-adopts-Parks-Recreation-Open-Space-and-Trails-PROS-plan-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578483-d5cb008dd4c7a2f62ad62aee146b0ba6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194678&Signature=d4c33oQ92cAWjjFKqgaSpcH6tVrCVEA9kwmQuVVRsgOFRfPGatapdq1afz6D-a9yoNs8XLiimUWhLWQ-TMMMDjCYWKVOrw1hOtDaceesz468HK5ZS8v9unrTe1yWMyW4g5njO1qoyGhckSsyxm3q2E9czkmeVTAwwTEDWRYelWxTZdELAianAPChgk4bvzC1DkKu4lH~INq8wOo0E~ktt4qY7eSpZvLJHLBe~9zbpaiM2XbNUUCn0QYIce5B~hZdLMYpiIEjWOQPFX2DcnDrYYkl3kw8avVPqtyqeqfblmqPUoxjWDdlZYKp3479E1es4RduNk9k1XshAf72~Iwfuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council voted to adopt the city’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROS) Plan, which city staff described as the first formal PROS plan for Pocatello and a guiding document for parks, trails and open‑space investments.

Long range planner Jim Anglesey told the council the plan was developed in coordination with Pros Consulting and informed by a statistically valid survey, three public meetings and online engagement since early 2024. “The purpose of the PROS plan is to establish an overall vision and provide strategic direction so that the community’s recreational amenities meet the current and emerging needs,” Anglesey said.

Council President Lyric praised the outreach and consultant work during the meeting. Council Member Paulson asked whether “keeping and maintaining what we already have” — a high priority in the survey — included existing playground equipment; staff replied that playgrounds are identified throughout the plan and that playground maintenance and potential budget requests will be discussed in upcoming budget meetings.

At least one public commenter opposed parts of the plan on the grounds that some recreation activities and rentals compete with private businesses and nonprofit offerings. The commenter said the city should limit involvement where it directly competes with private providers and questioned funding for nonprofit partners; the council did not change the plan in response to that comment.

Council Member Cheatham moved to adopt the resolution approving the PROS Plan and the motion passed on a roll call vote.

Background and contents: Anglesey said the PROS Plan inventories existing amenities, establishes a park classification system, sets standards for trails and open space, outlines a capital improvement plan, and identifies operational funding and revenue strategies. The plan is intended to be foundational to the outdoor‑oriented element of the Pocatello comprehensive plan.

Implementation notes: Staff told the council they will bring related budget items — including playground maintenance and capital projects — to the council in the coming budget meetings for FY2026 consideration.","Council adopted the city's first PROS plan after a public hearing and earlier work sessions; staff said the plan was built from public engagement and includes a capital improvement plan and standards for parks and trails.",{"_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},6578488,"Pocatello council approves annexation, zoning for 81.78-acre Ridges at High Terrace development",517,1739000,2256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154&start=1739&end=2256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3179858-48f6cee9a835305bce24dafd8cfe8154/thumbnail_1739000.jpg","/articles/6578488/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Pocatello-council-approves-annexation-zoning-for-8178-acre-Ridges-at-High-Terrace-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578488-4e9eebd5165c6c96646063adf244189a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194678&Signature=OuOrWFFq-bIbtWgiEWtx0KE45kimh-uFwNBjXADKXVQYrX2~7mSI2ZDaWTm5dycDnHaaswmWK4tzXw8VdH9yk8b5Qb7jdDq5qd8yzPwN3GJ3CBENxp9QEOwpb7LIHUr3nqigz4alEnsueGlF5PIcbCbkDu96UeEUJX6evnZINu26PXj3gBw4QjRliBYOUFAdr1THSwNBTijorNI9eqwrnIV4ttGddu1hXgmKTP0Yz52WJeTggkfk7V35ZhKx4Yd~iiqursous7qjhe0l6G17KK8~PfA4ro4PUTbDU6mR--LGv9XiSC-dLD4u9I1gjQoTJWvD961dnoXPK4I6vq01JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council voted to approve an annexation and low-density residential zoning for an approximately 81.78-acre parcel known as Ridges at High Terrace.

Developer Bill Eisley told the council he owns the property and is pursuing annexation to allow the final phase of work tying Center Street to Monte Vista and to develop “really, really nice lots” on the hill. “This is only about the annexation of that county property into the city,” Eisley said during the public hearing.

City planner Jim Anglesey told the council the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval following its April 9 public hearing. “The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation, finding that the application meets the standards of approval under section 17‑02‑110, 17‑02‑120, and 17‑02‑170 of Pocatello City Code,” Anglesey said.

A resident who identified herself as Nikki Taysom spoke in opposition, not to the developer personally, but to what she described as inconsistent city development processes and differential costs for city versus county services. “The costs of being in the city versus the county are hugely different,” Taysom said, and added she worries that “residents pay the price” for rushed or poorly managed development.

Council President Lyric made the motion to approve and Council Member Cheatham seconded. The motion carried and the annexation and zoning application was approved during the meeting.

Background: Anglesey said the annexation covers the two quarter‑section parcels that will complete a planned road connection first designed by the city in 1976. Eisley said the overall development has already added substantial taxable value to the city and that completing the connection to Monte Vista is a long‑standing goal.

The council’s action authorizes the annexation and zoning as presented; the council did not detail additional conditions beyond those already in the staff packet and the Planning and Zoning recommendation.

Next steps: With annexation and zoning approved, the developer and city will proceed with final engineering and any required subdivision approvals before building begins.","After a public hearing, the Pocatello City Council voted to annex roughly 81.78 acres north of East Center Street and zone it for low-density residential development; the planning staff and commission found the application met applicable city code standards.","actionData","errors"]

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