The Rexburg City Council approved a series of ordinances, resolutions, budget adjustments and administrative motions during a regularly scheduled meeting.

Key votes and motions at a glance:
- Ordinance 13-33 (Fiscal Year 2026 budget appropriation): Council approved the ordinance to adopt the FY2026 budget appropriation. Motion by Council member Colin Erickson; second by Council member Reeser. Passed by voice vote.
- Resolution 2025-06 (use of foregone property tax levying authority): Council approved using $26,959 of foregone property tax authority for public-safety personnel. Motion by Council member Johnson; second by Council member Colin Erickson. Passed by voice vote.
- Ordinance 13-32 (annexation of 1036 Made John Lane): Council approved the third reading and adopted Ordinance 13-32. Motion by Council member Reeser; second by Council member Erickson. Passed by voice vote.
- Stadium 250 budget adjustment (tabled then not approved): Council untabled an earlier item related to a proposed budget adjustment for a “Stadium 250” event, heard that sponsorship interest remains under discussion, and then voted to not approve the budget adjustment now pending further information. Motion to not approve was made by Council member Colin Erickson and seconded by Council member Johnson; the motion passed by voice vote.
- Police laptops budget adjustment: Council approved a budget adjustment to purchase laptops and docking systems for patrol vehicles. Staff said a $50,000 grant covers part of the cost; total estimated expense was $98,000 and a budget adjustment of $98,000 was approved so the department can proceed. Motion to approve made by Council member Colin Erickson; second by Council member Reeser. Passed by voice vote.
- Police facility bond ordinance (Ordinance 13-34): Council approved first reading of the Police Facility Bond Election Ordinance to place a $16.75 million bond on the Nov. 4 ballot. Motion by Council member Johnson; second by Council member Colin Erickson. Passed by voice vote. (See separate coverage for project details.)
- Utility fee changes and full fee schedule: Council set public hearings for Aug. 6, 2025, on proposed utility fee changes and on broader fee changes. Motions carried. Staff said changes would reduce some residential sewer and water charges while adjusting other rate components; a consultant study is pending and will be incorporated when available.
- Amended FY2025 budget: Council set a public hearing for Aug. 6, 2025, on the amended FY2025 budget, reflecting a $2,138,700 adjustment across funds (bringing the total to approximately $94.4 million) for items including grants, capital maintenance and departmental carryovers.
- Airport FAA pavement maintenance grant application: Council authorized staff to apply for an FAA pavement maintenance grant of $435,494; the city’s share was described as a modest portion split with Madison County. Motion by Council member Johnson; second by Council member Colin Erickson. Passed by voice vote.
- Safe Streets for All grant consultant: Council approved entering contract negotiations with Keller & Associates to execute the comprehensive safety action plan using grant funds. Motion made by Council member Colin Erickson; second by Council member Reeser. Passed by voice vote.
- Surplus equipment: Council approved surplusing a third street‑sweeper identified by staff. Motion by Council member Colin Erickson; second by Council member Johnson. Passed by voice vote.
- Consent calendar: Council approved minutes from the July meeting and payment of city bills by unanimous voice vote.

Several items were informational or scheduled for later action: staff outlined open-house dates and additional outreach for the police facility project; staff said they would post a tax-impact calculator and additional materials on the city website. On multiple motions the council used voice votes and did not record individual roll-call tallies in the transcript.

Ending note: The council set several public hearings for Aug. 6, 2025, giving the public an opportunity to comment in one consolidated session on proposed fee changes, the amended FY2025 budget and utility rate revisions.