Campground owner says licenses, inspections are current amid zoning complaints

Rebecca Murdock spoke during public comment to defend her campground operation and to respond to recent zoning concerns. She told the council that "her businesses are properly licensed for 2024 and 2025 and that all required local taxes have been paid," that the City assigned official addresses in January 2024, and that inspectors — including the Idaho State Fire Marshal — found the property's fire pits compliant in 2024 and again in May 2025. She said a red tag for a missing silt fence allowed work to continue and would be removed once the trench was filled, and that she scheduled an electrical inspection for June 16 and submitted a Special Use Permit on June 12.

Murdock said she met with Mayor Wanda Irish on June 10 after receiving an email from the mayor on June 3 outlining community concerns; "the Mayor confirmed all issues were resolved following that meeting," she reported. She also said she has taken measures to limit traffic impacts by posting signs and directing visitors to use O'Gara Road instead of Woodlawn Drive. Dixon Brown, who identified himself as a family friend, addressed the council in support of the Murdocks, saying they "do not deserve the criticism they have been receiving." The council did not take formal action on the matter during this meeting.