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Staff reported that the awarded bid exceeded available grant funds by roughly $32,000; council approved covering the difference from the city streets budget. The motion to accept the bid carried after a roll call where one council member abstained.

Council direction included authorizing the city to issue a notice of award, require the contractor to provide an updated construction schedule and insurance, and to proceed with standard contract execution steps so construction can be scheduled. City staff said they will coordinate detail work and do in‑field meetings with the contractor ahead of construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting June 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the low bid from A Plus Contractors for Phase 2 of the 2025 sidewalk project at $331,600 and agreed to fund a $32,000 shortfall from the street fund; one councilmember abstained.","taxTitle","Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho","taxId",62423,"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},6128728,"Council approves resolution to accept lead service‑line removal grant offer and set aside city match",146,1884000,2030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02&start=1884&end=2030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02/thumbnail_1884000.jpg","/articles/6128728/Soda-Springs/Caribou-County/Idaho/Council-approves-resolution-to-accept-lead-serviceline-removal-grant-offer-and-set-aside-city-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128728-b2380be2455be3bc1102ee04510199fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069554&Signature=GHJjidK~F6sLDsNJnx1QttflCGFmiNKhe-LNEel2Qry2bgzlytswkm7Q8b43EN7h4PGtAK2ed3Q-RMttGtQpUBRM1sgm0UAFA0peaZJoIS5ilizg9s0q4Myqw1Bp4j9~PWvAMp4IfMJT4sGrvMAexMZNROS-Ckwmi32kVxnHYx-2hXtzimluV2cFqGIk88Gwok99NhUvF3DDDY5-x-pS32EFRIMuZYuY7XTI5KzHat6yryUJx1dpgOYHAvsWJ95TLKzYKHAv17enx5FUDuZaNBlwJTPV-IZ85sZW8ybHjXGUMi74NgkNonaUYHKyeU0okfdO1biPG9~kpsfmXakgng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Soda Springs City Council approved Resolution 2025‑7 on Monday to accept terms related to a state lead service‑line removal grant and to set aside a city contribution required by the offer.

City staff described the package as a combination of principal forgiveness and a low‑interest loan. The presenter said the grant package would reserve $500,000 in DEQ funding for lead service‑line replacement and includes roughly $305,000 in principal forgiveness; the city would fund approximately $195,007.89 from reserves to cover the remaining required match or loan component. \"Basically, we get 305,000 in principal forgiveness, and we fund almost a 196,000 out of city funds,\" a staff member said during the presentation.

Council moved, seconded and approved a resolution restricting the city funds to be used to accept the DEQ offer and authorized either the mayor or the council president to sign necessary documents. Staff said the grant documents and the inventory of affected service lines will be completed and submitted to DEQ; the council asked staff to return with any additional contract details if substantive changes are required.

Council members discussed timing; staff said DEQ requested return of signed documents by the end of the month to reserve the funding and staff planned to synchronize inventory and scheduling with the city's existing water system records.","The council approved Resolution 2025‑7 to set aside city funds and accept a DEQ lead service‑line removal offer that includes principal forgiveness and a low‑interest component; the council authorized the mayor or council president to sign grant agreement documents.",{"_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},6128733,"Engineering study identifies infiltration points, recommends repairs; council authorizes DEQ submission",1458,2256000,3714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02&start=2256&end=3714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02/thumbnail_2256000.jpg","/articles/6128733/Soda-Springs/Caribou-County/Idaho/Engineering-study-identifies-infiltration-points-recommends-repairs-council-authorizes-DEQ-submission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128733-17fb136255e51d7e42d5c629d6975f9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069554&Signature=Ij6vM2ouIfPRdOl07q5AW9Ay-jt1BoIbPlWyfaIKG2gcLpX7rl1g30W84sPqYFmYU5Ot1H4Mhsh2xULgH2x2t3lMknH9Oz6QYGEoHXP2GFu0~C6tivA~4ZFER2zbq66GtiPRVk0tu2s~P10J1wWIgJKve5scLFVlj0-vhhev60kQ0AxhFz4fDyexkMXQCNAuCI4gIFBWbsyhGWlr7bss2xMdY3nxjphsNybryWH2IMeseBjp1Ur1Eg9iX2GWjdLSGwkiwzG538X~ehWyHe6g~m2oN6FvI7rr-uWNd9jVWsGYnopDoYyf-n1614HAYs3Dkp5GvkMggCrYfap-iHzUrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Soda Springs City Council heard a detailed presentation of a wastewater collection facility planning study and voted to authorize staff to submit the document to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for review.

Danny Huber, junior engineer at Forsburn Associates, and project engineer Mary Anne Reiner summarized field inspections, video and sample testing designed to locate inflow and infiltration (I&I). Huber said the study used homeowner surveys, manhole inspections, CCTV pipe video and laboratory biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) testing to identify areas where groundwater and surface water dilute sewer flows. \"By implementing these proposed improvements and continuing efforts to identify and eliminate I&I in the collection system, we anticipate that wastewater treatment plant flows could be reduced by up to 50%,\" Huber said.

The study mapped deficiencies including manholes with leaking joints, service line leaks around pipe penetrations, undersized pipe segments below an 8‑inch standard and missing manholes at some intersections. The consultants presented a prioritized list of repairs and provided engineer cost estimates for two alternatives: rehabilitation (alternative 2) and replacement (alternative 3). Huber said rehabilitation for high‑priority items was estimated at roughly $358,000, while full replacement for those segments was estimated at about $1.8 million; upgrading all sub‑8‑inch pipe segments was a separate larger item (engineer estimate ~ $4.7 million).

Consultants also presented a rate study showing how different funding scenarios would affect customer bills: the study estimated a possible $1 monthly sewer rate increase under the rehabilitation alternative and about $4 under the replacement alternative, exclusive of some larger code‑driven upgrades. Council members asked about specific fixes such as roof‑drain disconnections and subsurface drains; staff noted some roof‑drain changes were relatively low cost and often the first step.

After discussion, council authorized staff to submit the facility planning study to DEQ by the end of June, with the understanding that staff and the consultants would continue to accept and incorporate council feedback prior to the DEQ review period and would return with funding options and a multi‑year implementation schedule.","Consultants presented a facility planning study for the city wastewater collection system identifying inflow and infiltration (I&I) sources and repair options. Council authorized staff to submit the report to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for review and pursue funding and phased repairs.",{"_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},6128739,"Soda Springs council adopts 10-year nonexclusive telecom franchise ordinance to allow fiber ring connecting schools",638,1234000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02&start=1234&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02/thumbnail_1234000.jpg","/articles/6128739/Soda-Springs/Caribou-County/Idaho/Soda-Springs-council-adopts-10-year-nonexclusive-telecom-franchise-ordinance-to-allow-fiber-ring-connecting-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128739-2e6f65c30a591755ba2c3d30c952fe8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069554&Signature=PXevlCezoqAnbL3UpptiWTsj8J~Dhdcr1Yfa9P6PK2RAyAsTYaws130tV3OFe-igLmN392Z1Z2F2JxTubqKEp7g30VvXTRm7isO~jwhrd9GVzrN3LBrVY6X8I1v0OoH~GUEX4n1IxRABorYhK5nD~Ypi~6DnTu5PultYJXmfLydrskh0fU6Z-vJ1siPCleYTW6Qez46sqPryGQ1VL3DtrbI-5Xi3rw6S4cMk4JVeFtEHKSZN6oOiclz5pFE9DDQGH7n9cclm4CbOunwQMp9vVMHDZE1yFGQaxm5fhlGxphB7qc4qnSSa5pU1qoUjjB3SWgzZX5GxwdXqxngvHOIixQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Soda Springs City Council on Monday adopted Ordinance 7‑14, a 10‑year nonexclusive franchise granting Prapbeam LLC the right to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications circuit tying three schools and the district office.

City legal counsel read the ordinance summary into the record, including a citation to Idaho Code sections 58‑3‑28 to 58‑3‑30. \"Pursuant to Idaho code sections 58 3 28 to 3 30 to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunication system with all necessary facilities within the city of Soda Springs,\" the reading said.

Council discussion focused on two minor drafting edits requested by members: replacing references to the \"city engineer\" with the \"mayor or the mayor’s designee\" for certain administrative duties, and changing a provision that required a performance bond to be kept on file in the city engineer’s office to instead be kept with the City Clerk’s office. After those wording changes were described and a motion was made, the council voted to adopt the ordinance and to authorize the council president to sign the agreement in the mayor's absence.

The ordinance as adopted does not give Prapbeam authority to provide retail Internet service to the public; the council clarified the grant covers a circuit for attachment and connection among the school district facilities and noted the city has an existing franchise agreement with Direct Communications. Council members and staff said the company accepted negotiated contract provisions; the city attorney said minor non‑substantive edits could be handled administratively but that any substantial changes would return to council.

The council also voted earlier in the meeting to dispense with the three‑reading requirement and read the ordinance once before the adoption vote.

No detailed construction drawings or a final work plan were submitted during the meeting; staff said the franchise will be followed by a submittal of drawings and coordination with city departments before any field work begins.","The council adopted Ordinance 7‑14 granting a 10‑year nonexclusive franchise to Prapbeam LLC to install telecommunications facilities to connect three schools and the district office; council approved minor wording changes and authorized the council president to sign in the mayor's absence.",{"_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},6128744,"Boise High cross-country team cleared to tent-camp at Kelly Park before Soda Springs meet",331,909000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02&start=909&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750286-4d35eba51824ff0b4e3995396f082c02/thumbnail_909000.jpg","/articles/6128744/Soda-Springs/Caribou-County/Idaho/Boise-High-cross-country-team-cleared-to-tent-camp-at-Kelly-Park-before-Soda-Springs-meet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128744-3ee08380bf6e6065272415fc9d63f5db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069554&Signature=BZ8zxC~ZthvlsNugp3QxkcKmxep7Cax7sjC~aPsBo4jWct0r1xwhFDnHVwv49qfkdfyyJx0AW-g7k09YE5wNLLAQ9lixBwUD2CzXuK5Dq3fMweytZSoDJxguBoV-ZFjeUb-1BXN19VRbIdCC6Z0dh~WBV5p1vbIxdp0pxdcpftBr6duj8KxyQo-xa7CUeL21KZV7BWThhyhqBnrxpdHwF5HXSDvkwNL3RW9xO8xPTS82a8f40yu5KCGGwIU74asbOUuPDC~jX9iLSoS8YmM5E69Jd4o6JDmcZjkfrt5HHrcaEAmTibhWxi-oXMBjhpMiwkQKXkvjuGb6fEdDBbcafA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Boise High head cross-country and track coach Aaron Ols Wenger asked the Soda Springs City Council on Monday for permission to allow his team to camp at Kelly Park the night before a meet at Soda Springs High School on Friday, Sept. 5.

Wenger told the council his team usually stays in hotels when they travel but rising room rates and transportation costs mean the program can no longer afford that option for about 40 students and coaches. \"We would love to request to camp at Kelly Park the night before,\" Wenger said, describing the group as respectful and willing to follow park rules.

The request was discussed with Justin Hanson, identified at the meeting as the city parks guide, who said the city does not normally allow camping on ballfields but makes exceptions for special events and has an area across the West Kelly Park track that can accommodate tents. \"There are areas that make it good,\" Hanson said, noting the city has allowed similar arrangements for past tournaments.

Council members present and staff indicated they were comfortable granting the request as long as the team coordinates with City Hall and parks staff. Council members asked Wenger to call City Hall to be put in contact with Hanson for final arrangements; Hanson and other staff said they would help the team find a plan B in case of late storms. Council consensus was to allow camping if the group follows the city’s rules and coordinates with Justin Hanson.

The council did not adopt a formal written permit during the meeting; Wenger was told to contact City Hall to arrange logistics and to confirm locations and any site rules.

Wenger also said the Boise High team plans a dinner and gathering with Soda Springs High athletes and boosters the night before the race and would be packed up before the competition the next day.","Boise High coach Aaron Ols Wenger requested permission for his team to camp at Kelly Park the night before a September meet in Soda Springs; city staff and council members agreed and asked the coach to coordinate logistics with City Hall and parks staff.","actionData","errors"]

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