Rexburg council approves employee bylaw changes, advances rezone at 340 W. 2nd N. and approves consent calendar

The Rexburg City Council approved a package of procedural items that included amendments to employee committee bylaws, a planning rezone designated for first reading and the routine consent calendar.

Bylaws: Scott Miller presented two proposed changes to employee committee bylaws: allowing committee members to serve multiple terms in limited circumstances with department‑head approval, and reorganizing committee groupings (for example, finance combined with customer service). A motion to approve the bylaw amendments was made, seconded and passed on a roll call voice vote.

Zoning: Alan, planning staff, presented a rezoning request for property at 340 West 2nd North (just east of the fairgrounds). The proposal would change the parcel’s zoning from low‑density residential (listed in materials as LDR2) to medium‑density residential (MDR) to permit fourplex development; staff recommended approval. The council approved the rezone motion (the motion included a correction from LDR2→MDR) and designated Ordinance No. 13 25 as first reading.

Consent calendar: The council moved and approved the consent calendar consisting of the minutes from Dec. 4, 2024, and payment of City of Rexburg bills.

Votes at a glance: - Employee bylaw amendments — Motion passed (mover recorded at SEG 1435; second by Council member Eric Erickson, SEG 1441); outcome: approved. - Rezone at 340 W 2nd N — Motion (amended to correct LDR2→MDR) passed; ordinance designated for first reading as Ordinance No. 13 25. - Consent calendar (minutes and bills) — Motion passed; outcome: approved.

Next steps: The rezone proceeds as a first reading (further readings/notifications as required by city code); the bylaws are in effect following approval.