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- Amended agenda: Council approved the amended agenda as posted (motion moved and seconded; voice vote; \"Motion carries\").

- Consent agenda (minutes, payroll and payables through Aug. 22): Approved (moved and seconded; voice vote; \"Motion carries\").

- JustServe proclamation: Authorized the mayor to sign a proclamation designating Middleton a JustServe city (moved and seconded; voice vote; approved).

- Homecoming parade (Middleton High School, Sept. 18, 2025): Authorized the mayor to approve the special community event application, waived applicable fees and approved the route and detours (moved and seconded; voice vote; approved). Staff and police will coordinate public notices and detour signage; the police department said they will publicize via social media and community pages.

- Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission: The council approved the mayor's appointment of Johnny Klinger to serve a term from Sept. 3, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2028. The motion passed 3–2 after a tie and the mayor broke the tie in favor; one councilmember registered a formal \"nay\" on record related to opposition to commission expansion.

- Surplus equipment (Police Department tasers): Approved Resolution No. 529-25 authorizing the sale of surplus tasers to the City of Parma Police Department at a discounted rate (moved and seconded; voice vote; approved). Staff noted cartridges are not reusable and will not be transferred.

- PEL study draft comments and special meeting: Council approved staff presenting draft comments responding to the State Highway 44 PEL final report and authorized staff to schedule a special meeting with ITD and Highway District 4 to discuss the PEL study and intersection signalization (motions moved and seconded; voice votes; both approved). Council asked staff to incorporate concerns about fire response times and survey methodology before sending comments.

Motions were moved and seconded for each item where recorded; many outcomes were voice votes recorded as \"All in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.\" The meeting minutes did not include full roll-call vote records for several items; the appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission was recorded with a 3–2 outcome and the mayor casting the deciding vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middleton City Council Meeting 9-3-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved routine consent items, a proclamation with JustServe, a high school homecoming parade permit, surplus equipment transfer, an appointment to planning and zoning, and other motions; outcomes and basic details follow.","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},6478040,"Middleton designates city as JustServe partner; council authorizes mayor to sign proclamation",618,2251000,2869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f&start=2251&end=2869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f/thumbnail_2251000.jpg","/articles/6478040/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Middleton-designates-city-as-JustServe-partner-council-authorizes-mayor-to-sign-proclamation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478040-80a6c5debe29d65175864b1b73a5533d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725891&Signature=lSidSeZ42cA288yGjT9y01b5N3S-AjkFlHIALM2DEnfGyA5kpXM90JNOQ~h4XJTfpEepk0HfXvfhtmtFFe1ln~ZVw3Rv0X67kzQq9hnLcXi1UeWyLZGY20kmZgM5pGt-De-RuJM15v698S29YLA1YYRVuPBlC~6irrYLEqrSqohYSSnlg8h2ilE0cBKi7uuvV-nJsHgbkwLAU~V2xZosnzl2Lbmwk-U~9HZtvP6XTy8erTtZuj8fVFwMc~4D~gROnKY-Cudu077xPgnlTkmUftsa-HEbNQXBXgDrqY0BlDNeHa64o~JVJYb-Qw3uQCL0J7R1JiGiAh2T4YeC-DinKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council authorized the mayor to sign a proclamation designating Middleton as a JustServe city, joining a network that allows local organizations to post volunteer opportunities on justserve.org and connects residents to those opportunities.

Ann Marie, a community volunteer working with JustServe, described the platform during the public meeting. \"JustServe is...justserve.org, where organizations can put opportunities onto this website and have volunteers then volunteer for opportunities that they put on on the JustServe site,\" she said, explaining that the service is free to communities and is supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints as a humanitarian offering.

Council members and staff described existing local use of the platform by the Middleton Food Pantry, the Chamber of Commerce (Fourth of July and fall festival volunteers), Greater Middleton Parks and Rec, Idaho Youth Ranch, local schools and nursing homes. Councilman Chris Jansen and others said the platform makes it easier for residents to find opportunities that match their skills.

The council voted to authorize the mayor to sign the proclamation and to waive the associated administrative steps; staff said the proclamation would be sent to JustServe headquarters so Middleton could receive the designation and associated materials (press templates, a banner for early adopters and a local 'hero' award program).

A motion to authorize the mayor to sign the proclamation passed by voice vote.","Council approved a proclamation designating Middleton a JustServe city to connect volunteers with local organizations; staff and volunteers outlined how the platform is used.",{"_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},6478045,"Middleton Soccer Club seeks new multi‑sport park; council notes land tied to wastewater pilot",815,532000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f&start=532&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f/thumbnail_532000.jpg","/articles/6478045/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Middleton-Soccer-Club-seeks-new-multisport-park-council-notes-land-tied-to-wastewater-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478045-55e8a2d855409711e4282609ebfab814/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725891&Signature=YJ3ZZrtCKF4puUACsw8uR5mSl1r1WJEi08ysZw3RxX79AC4L-5FQ43Q0k43iOh7OB4J8O1YH-hEMUUk9NDh0m9SANYH8SwzaxDTtSqgbv1UgCjpu4Vcbz8-BfxuT~1pCUDQSLNlsrJT8jzCypX71EL1XBMEKvYDoGimf-0hbbL~K5B0nhHIXbTExD1RGsM6AxYP0SEMudykjKuJfsvCtc7wBq8UyIGIMDczcJ8rmlKp9DYfwTuDkLfAfgtNDT~Nh~sVPkoFQKADpX0Mo1WP2Zd7B57UHxmLFqhQ6cbNoKxqgGQGr~vPfpAH2ZY2DSEZIOfwQkz4rlAlxOBMZd70hGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Middleton Soccer Club President Tom Morford asked the City Council to prioritize development of an identified parcel—estimated informally at about 40 acres—as a permanent multi‑sport park to serve rising youth sports participation.

\"We serve around 450 youth players every season,\" Morford said, describing the club as a volunteer-led nonprofit that fields roughly 42 teams and currently operates across multiple city parks. He said centralized grass fields, parking and facilities would reduce scheduling conflicts and support tournaments that bring economic activity to Middleton.

Council members thanked the club for the presentation but said the parcel Morford described is currently used in a pilot wastewater treatment program. Public Works Director Jason Pagieler told the council the city controls roughly 80 acres in the area near South Cemetery Road and that the alfalfa grown there serves the wastewater pilot. \"That alfalfa down there isn't just grown to be grown. It's part of our wastewater treatment system, pilot project that we're doing,\" Pagieler said, and he added the city needs that acreage for the pilot.

Council members and staff discussed alternatives, including looking for other parcels or negotiating leases, but said any park development would likely be a long‑term project requiring substantial parking and utility investment. Councilman Ridge confirmed the club's estimate of about 40 acres was an informal figure provided by residents rather than a finalized parcel size.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; council asked staff to continue exploring options and to keep the club informed of land-availability discussions.","The Middleton Soccer Club urged the council to prioritize converting an alfalfa field into a multi‑sport park to meet growing demand; staff and council said the piece of land is currently part of a wastewater-treatment pilot and not immediately available.",{"_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},6478052,"Middleton approves draft comments on Highway 44 PEL study; schedules meeting with ITD and Highway District 4",1003,3600000,4603000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f&start=3600&end=4603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710999-881da35be90e682cf322ea8f738ea71f/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6478052/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Middleton-approves-draft-comments-on-Highway-44-PEL-study-schedules-meeting-with-ITD-and-Highway-District-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478052-b178e73a71c41d44369bc3385046a6bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725891&Signature=kNXotdCtElmOprgFcAVhKMD4ek4gcDFtXj1Er5WwdI313eXy1l7RIoZ3teqeTOjIttLpXlZxfKPI~hFxdXT4JdUpVUUjttL2R~O0-qs8cuaex6IrvIspfQdR2dsRT7EI8NxLnJIcPMBm9NDnqYJqsi6f6xhvj0fGiQQg3nEBAEj-w8JOmz6uIVL3SCMrTRGoKD2gWVDSMDqvt6QUaBqMlDJCwi97vdIgObq9Q-vMjjpK6cj4aafGvoF8bXAzp2UI0lbiSjzMSBn48xCRMaTl5N8gB-fsXDPFwH1ter6vgdLX2I4n1aJL8RT-ZHPZZ9EMBvbKBwesWVXiN6wz7w8L1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middleton City Council voted to have staff present a draft comment letter responding to the State Highway 44 planning and environmental linkages (PEL) final report and authorized scheduling a special meeting with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Highway District 4 to discuss the study and signalization on Highway 44.

Public Works Director Jason Van Gilder briefed the council on the city's role in the two-and-a-half-year study and the rationale for the draft letter. \"We have contributed over the last couple of years to several meetings with them and and provide input in lots of ways,\" Van Gilder said, and he told the council staff had not received all background reports ITD produced for the study.

The draft comment letter raises concerns about the study's methodology and proposed mitigations, and asks that several topics be covered in the formal NEPA review that will follow the PEL. Those topics include: how emergency response times were calculated, more transparency and source material behind presented data, mitigation commitments to protect downtown commercial and industrial plans (including Crane Creek), and clearer separation in public feedback between Middleton taxpayers and respondents from outside the city.

Councilman Tim O'Meara, Middleton's representative to the PEL technical team, said local public preferences reported at ITD open houses favored certain route alternatives. \"They have, on their presentation boards shown that the public is not in favor of Routes 2 and 3, but was in favor of Routes 1 And 4 by an overwhelming majority,\" O'Meara said.

Mayor Hutchison said she had campaigned opposing a widened Highway 44 but told the council she would not block the city's submission of concerns. \"I did not want Highway 44 widened, period,\" she said, but added she would allow the council to forward the letter.

The council approved the motion to present staff's draft comments with a request to incorporate concerns raised during the meeting, including more clarity on fire-department response-time data and survey methodology. The council then authorized staff to schedule a special meeting with ITD and Highway District 4 to discuss the PEL study and intersection signalization; staff reported ITD had proposed a September 25 meeting at 10 a.m. in Middleton and offered alternate dates in October or November if needed.

Council members said the special meeting should include governing-board representatives where possible so municipal officials can discuss issues directly with ITD and Highway District leadership.

The council's formal motions to have staff present the draft comments and to schedule the special meeting were moved and seconded and carried in the meeting.","City staff will present Middleton's draft response to the State Highway 44 planning and environmental linkages (PEL) final report and the council authorized a special meeting with the Idaho Transportation Department and Highway District 4 to press for more data and mitigation commitments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Middleton City Council actions, Sept. 3, 2025

Middleton designates city as JustServe partner; council authorizes mayor to sign proclamation

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Middleton approves draft comments on Highway 44 PEL study; schedules meeting with ITD and Highway District 4