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Huxley City Council approves rezoning ordinance and economic support for Innovative Technologies
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Huxley City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 555 to rezone multiple Madrid Home for the Aging parcels from C-2 to R-3 and unanimously approved an Economic Development Business Support Program application for Innovative Technologies, LLC; council also authorized $543,635.61 in claims.
HUXLEY — The Huxley City Council on Dec. 9, 2025 approved the second reading of Ordinance 555 to rezone property owned by Madrid Home for the Aging at 908 U.S. Highway 69 and several addresses on Northpark Boulevard from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential). The motion, made by Council Member Rory Echer and seconded by Council Member Mulder, passed unanimously (Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler).
The council also unanimously approved an Economic Development Business Support Program application for Innovative Technologies, LLC. That motion, made by Council Member Murphy and seconded by Council Member Cory Rigler, carried with all members voting aye.
Why it matters: Rezoning to R-3 allows multi-family residential uses under Huxley’s municipal code and affects parcels identified in the ordinance text as belonging to Madrid Home for the Aging, which the council rezoned from a general commercial district designation. The economic development approval provides city support at a level not specified in the minutes for a private applicant, Innovative Technologies, LLC, consistent with the council’s established business support program.
The meeting packet and minutes show routine consent items were approved, including minutes from the Nov. 25 council meeting and a motion to reschedule the Dec. 23, 2025 regular meeting to Dec. 16, 2025. The council also reviewed and approved claims totaling $543,635.61; large line items included $258,872.24 for the public works building project and $98,325.00 for the Oak St. lift station project. A fund summary in the minutes lists totals by fund (General Fund $58,582.87; Water Utility $18,312.45; Sewer Utility $25,323.51).
In departmental reports, City Engineer Forrest Aldrich said he is reviewing two site plans and a preliminary plat to bring back to the council in January. City Administrator David Haugland said he is preparing items related to the Anthem development for the Dec. 16 meeting. Council Member Tracey Roberts asked about street lights at the Highway 69 roundabout and was told the lights have been ordered with an estimated delivery timeline of 90–100 days. City Clerk Barb Barrick reported that the FY2025 audit had been distributed. Mayor David Kuhn offered brief congratulations to the Ballard Dance Team for recent state competition finishes.
The council adjourned at 6:12 p.m. on a motion by Tracey Roberts, seconded by Mulder.
