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- Amendment to agenda to include discussion of a possible new urban renewal district under agenda item 8(a)(3). Authority cited on the motion: Idaho Code §74-2044(b). Motion passed. (Recorded at meeting start; the amendment allowed staff to present a west-side urban renewal draft later in the agenda.)

- Annexation: Ordinance No. 13-32 — Annex 1036 McJon Lane into the City of Rexburg (first reading). Motion to approve carried; second by Council member Chambers. (Public hearing held; a written letter of opposition from Janet and Merlin Anderson was included in the packet.)

- Conditional-use permit (land use): Approve Planning & Zoning recommendation to allow a school in a Low Density Residential 1 zone at 301 South Twelfth West (Gym Prep charter school). Motion approved; second by Council President Mike Walker. (Motion recorded and permit conditions to be enforced by Planning & Zoning.)

- Surplus of public-works equipment: Motion to surplus listed street and sanitation items (various sweepers, an old paint truck, stacker conveyor and other equipment) passed. One snow-plow attachment was removed from the surplus list at staff request prior to the vote.

- Ordinance No. 13-31: Third reading — cost-of-living salary increase for mayor and city council effective Jan. 1, 2026. Motion to consider and adopt on third reading passed.

- Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from 06/04/2025 meeting, payment of city bills, and approval of a fireworks stand permit (Big Bang Fireworks at 901 N. Second East). Motion passed.

- Other procedural motions (seconds and procedural confirmations) were recorded throughout the meeting and found to pass as presented in the transcript.

Council staff will prepare formal minutes and ordinance text for filing as required by state law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rexburg City Council Meeting 06/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and outcomes from the Rexburg City Council meeting on June 25, including an agenda amendment, annexation ordinance, surplus of public works equipment, conditional-use permit for a charter school, third reading of an ordinance adjusting council/mayor cost-of-living pay, and approval of the consent calendar.","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},6552901,"Council approves annexation of 1036 McJon Lane into Rexburg (Ordinance 13-32)",135,2512000,2647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614&start=2512&end=2647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614/thumbnail_2512000.jpg","/articles/6552901/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Council-approves-annexation-of-1036-McJon-Lane-into-Rexburg-Ordinance-13-32","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552901-5f85132723ea7fb19d7b191ddea49dbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199837&Signature=Megx~6tCTHyFbpF-ZGBqStrhLeixnH4sTu-T73gLg-LfQzUDdMDS8HxDzuZjxJTmq0FMhQqQbiWep9gZZAxF318PK8Y9MvTWCSy4G0~Y7n2reGU5NKpgPaE4j-7UnHAQL~uPapA1HViP3IkeBZ3yTFp5i0SJs-snPO6MUYGQvj6ktIFR0m-NjLzCj7C7fFDZE9U-QcThUQ-i6oUH8PWZs-fsppu-CutaU-iQcGVcgbZVh792BwhOquaFjMwZFmt0M0b-PM0JqkbnGcWRI79BdQ8NNQ7Cpe~aqCt51nmeFisBvg46rFAlel59pii8KPQz0A~vKSiKEPwfMLhvTKcNoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rexburg City Council on June 25 approved annexation of 1036 McJon Lane into the city of Rexburg, adopting the measure as Ordinance No. 13-32 (first reading). The annexation was requested by the property owner to connect a new home to city sewer.

A city planner explained the property is located north of the Pine Brook subdivision and that district staff told the property owner he is “close enough to city services” to be denied a new septic system and must instead hook up to the city sewer by annexing into the city. The planner said the homeowner agreed to annex so the new home can move forward.

The city opened a public hearing and asked for testimony in favor, neutral and against the annexation. No speakers testified in person at the hearing, but a written letter from Janet and Merlin Anderson opposing the annexation was available in the council packet and referenced during the hearing.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance for first reading and voted to approve the annexation. One council member asked whether bordering property owners had been notified; staff replied they had conducted proper notice and most adjacent owners were not inclined to annex at this time.

The vote on the annexation was recorded as passing. The city clerk will continue processing the annexation ordinance and update the records to allow sewer connection once technical and permit requirements are satisfied.","Rexburg City Council voted to annex 1036 McJon Lane into city limits and designate the property as Ordinance 13-32 after a public hearing; annexation was requested so the homeowner can connect to city sewer.",{"_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},6552904,"Rexburg studies west-side urban renewal district to fund intersection, trail and sewer work",169,2889000,3058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614&start=2889&end=3058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614/thumbnail_2889000.jpg","/articles/6552904/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Rexburg-studies-west-side-urban-renewal-district-to-fund-intersection-trail-and-sewer-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552904-ba0f746fc78d3a07080e6b49a151b34b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199837&Signature=cO2kvUrgCgnPBSGhM8Uu1kt6vZhxxV7UZ6RGqb8DVPcBWfjQSILxeEDJDSdbqFoWqUQRPNh67wV7aiBgMpCEjfjUFnySR2tReixLNe8RlNoUAMO-VZypebxmLYBDKlpvLSMhnH0HSqfdo3nJSQrXCJWWvVn8fdvtvrMfiWYu8xUXGCLO2JkvWNyiwP-Nu-xrqkpP~bETZ8AOWS60Z~4nebDcdCMnsx6Eijr1THG83e8XXeq9XoA1oY3avycyxoM8afwA3weKHH3ZKvbjrTdTDGRcfsG3-Ew8yo84E3055hKzbU7gQOfA1WeKrLvIcpvth5zagwlgXneqsjULcI9k3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials presented a draft map and preliminary project list on June 25 for a proposed urban renewal district on Rexburg’s west side that would focus on road improvements, sewer connections and pedestrian trail links.

Staff described the core need as improving the Twelfth West/Main (Highway 33) intersection and extending sewer and roadway infrastructure to support commercial and residential development on the west side of the highway. The map includes acreage near the fall river medical development, parcels behind existing commercial corners, the area around the new Summerfield-related parcels and a proposed path up Twelfth West connecting to Pine Brook and Hibbard School.

Matt (staff presenter) warned that establishing an urban renewal district is a long process. The city’s urban renewal attorney told staff the district could not be formed this year and that 2026 was a more realistic timeline given the eligibility study and intergovernmental steps required.

Staff said the district would typically capture increment on the tax rolls (the value above the base value taken at formation) and use that increment to finance infrastructure needed to support new development. The city emphasized that school levies are held harmless by state law and that changes to ambulance and fire participation became possible under a new law this year.

Council members asked technical questions about contiguity and revenue generation; staff said the largest potential revenue generators are undeveloped parcels near Main Street and the area by the water tank recently purchased by a local developer. Staff said the city declined to include the airport property on the east side of Highway 20 in the proposed district now because the airport move and redevelopment horizon is long and would shorten the effective borrowing window.

Staff also noted some projects could be costly: moving utilities and a major bridge widening along the Teton River or canal were flagged as high-cost projects. Staff will take council feedback to the urban renewal agency, which is scheduled to consider the map at its next meeting; the project will require an eligibility study and county review.","City staff presented a draft map for a proposed urban renewal district on the west side of Highway 20/33, highlighting projected projects including the Twelfth West/Main intersection, sewer extensions, trail connections and potential bridge work; staff said formal steps could take until 2026.",{"_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},6552907,"Rexburg staff outline police-station bond plan; town halls and outreach scheduled",159,2641000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614&start=2641&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614/thumbnail_2641000.jpg","/articles/6552907/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Rexburg-staff-outline-police-station-bond-plan-town-halls-and-outreach-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552907-a4e57d123ec725c93fd43153e4d7b3fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199837&Signature=mQJia25R6-L-msqMLeusTb1klbFT~rRdewPhfuWkLUnSo6rNIZZPAP30p9581gQdnIKKsWtTXDmC1nACP38CAc0u~wkwlo3n7i2cM5sAfEOyZ93rAI7t1d4Wjqrv4fdNWdCGOW2LF4A6dEfYiD98je1KWbslgZfisKXWBKAnNnr77MHiWcQ16HPoqZWpdv7saVyFpciJRObfhfmdaG2G~n0PzusQ09YmQN7BcDC1tQSPgpFqGjH-WJz0IGSi2yzhwRKpkSbDP5SLuf0P27fc1SztNtOlXl6nVukSKpQMNAu~Za2a92G7RnCUWJkljrUfFBOTl0DWWU8cZHzsUIRHXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance and project staff on June 25 told the Rexburg City Council they are advancing planning for a new police facility and a possible bond question for public consideration, and they outlined public outreach and next steps.

Matt Nielsen, chief financial officer, told council members construction cost estimates tied to square footage should be available for the council’s July 16 meeting. Nielsen said the city expects to close on property for the new facility (on Pioneer Road) around July 8 and that he and staff are working with a construction manager/general contractor and the architect to develop an estimated project cost.

Nielsen said the city has roughly $13 million in liquid reserves and that water and sewer reserves may fall as planned infrastructure work progresses. He warned that major water and wastewater projects can require “$10, $12, $15,000,000” scale spending and that project timing influences budgeting choices.

The city has engaged Zions Bank as a municipal financial adviser to help forecast interest rates and craft ballot language. Staff proposed a public communications plan that includes an insert in the utility newsletter, a police-station website, social media posts and two public events: a walk-through open house at the current station on July 10 and a city council town hall with consultants and staff on July 16.

Mayor and city legal staff cautioned elected officials and city employees to avoid advocating for passage; they said outreach should focus on education and legal compliance. The mayor said the council and staff owe the public precise information about costs and process.

If the council chooses to place a bond question on a ballot, staff said the city will need to pass ordinance language and meet county election deadlines; an August 28 drafting deadline for ballot wording was cited as a timeline constraint if the city sought the November ballot. Staff said a November placement is unlikely; May of the following year or later is more realistic.

City staff also said they will use the utility bill insert and the city app for information distribution and continue to refine cost estimates before the council considers final ballot language.","City CFO and staff presented a plan and timeline for a proposed police station bond, including land closing, cost estimates due mid-July, public open houses July 10 and a town hall July 16, and municipal adviser engagement with Zions Bank.",{"_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},6552910,"Rexburg council approves Gym Prep charter school permit amid traffic concerns",1387,6217000,7604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614&start=6217&end=7604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5086433-8f81ac55ea238f799e4cecf4ccf25614/thumbnail_6217000.jpg","/articles/6552910/Rexburg-City/Madison-County/Idaho/Rexburg-council-approves-Gym-Prep-charter-school-permit-amid-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552910-22fca51bb71920f3832a85c187fcdf0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199837&Signature=VkpsfzoZpHOURCsZRV9xNeZdu652mWmDsF6KrKtCFoFSaTUHao-Bbj1UuyXY0eUBzxG03UCCo2F~KUGUQqGBWR7TH5vB6Ltp6bTCGQg1whT400oI5Zf~r-MYxwh-eSVHjpjqTZv30BgK0VG4j07WDzoCLYsRLreP-UrBhOxVnXQnJasd4Z2STGIfVDl9LCAb7cneBUu4QAyEncbm18Ttd3DW3ya75yv499vjnt5r3d59ycSLFhI8U00G4TNdYSutrFVnz7hWXXZ-WV~tTGe2H8IPeL39CISzmNSAmuwwoLEux0FZzc4V~VYW~cPv5i5YK1UXCCQb59CA~PEhQxsP~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rexburg City Council on June 25 approved a conditional-use permit allowing Genpact’s Gym Prep charter school to build at 301 South Twelfth West, despite concerns from nearby residents about traffic and bridge width.

The school’s chief executive, Jason Branson, told the council his organization is “taking every step that we can within the resources that we have to address, traffic mitigation.” He said the schools are publicly funded and “do not have access to local bond and levy dollars.”

The planning and zoning administrator, Alan Parkinson, said the applicant submitted a site plan showing bus and vehicle circulation and that a traffic impact study had been filed and returned to the applicant for clarification. Parkinson described the proposed circulation: buses would enter from the south, loop through a dedicated drop-off lane and exit to the north; vehicle drop-off would use a double stacking lane the applicant says can hold more than 100 cars.

Residents who live along 12th West pressed elected officials to consider existing congestion during school arrival and dismissal times. Resident Leon Parson, who testified at the meeting, said the corridor already “gets gummed up” during peak school hours and warned the new school would add “more cars” to a road with “two ways out.” Another resident who said she recently paid a Local Improvement District (LID) assessment called for long-term traffic fixes before additional large uses are approved.

Council members and staff repeatedly pointed to the traffic impact study as the item that would require mitigation measures. Public works and planning staff said the study could require the developer to widen the bridge over the canal, install a turn lane, or adjust the canal alignment (putting the canal under culvert or shifting it) so the approach can meet city engineering standards.

Council member comments split on timing and mitigation. One council member said the intersection of 12th West and Main (Highway 33) is the primary bottleneck and urged the city to “pressure state” officials to move that project up the priority list. Another council member said the development will be required to build road improvements tied to the permit and noted long-term growth makes addressing Twelfth West’s capacity inevitable.

Following discussion, the council approved the conditional-use permit. Motion language on the record authorized the Planning and Zoning recommendation to allow a school in a Low Density Residential 1 zone at 301 S. Twelfth West.

The applicant and city staff said they will follow the traffic study’s required improvements before final construction permits are issued. The council did not set a separate timetable for any off-site public road projects such as widening the Main/12th intersection, but members said addressing that intersection is a high priority.

The conditional-use permit approval allows the applicant to proceed to the city’s building and permitting phase, subject to any conditions spelled out in the planning approval.","The Rexburg City Council voted to approve a conditional-use permit for a Gym Prep charter school at 301 S. 12th West on June 25 after lengthy debate about morning and afternoon congestion and a narrow bridge over a canal.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Rexburg City Council, June 25, 2025

Council approves annexation of 1036 McJon Lane into Rexburg (Ordinance 13-32)

Rexburg studies west-side urban renewal district to fund intersection, trail and sewer work

Rexburg staff outline police-station bond plan; town halls and outreach scheduled

Rexburg council approves Gym Prep charter school permit amid traffic concerns