City of Burley

The meeting convened with a Special Session which included an Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of an interest in real property not owned by a public agency. The subsequent Regular Session included the swearing-in of newly elected officials, including Mayor Steve Ormond, Councilmembers Craig Mills, Raulan Young, and Casey Andersen, and recognition of outgoing Council Members. The Council elected Councilmember Kimberli Seely as the new Council President for a two-year term. A key action item involved the approval of a hybrid option for the LSHIP Grant application to fund the replacement and addition of stop signs, with an estimated total cost of $78,782.16. Updates were provided on city events, including thanks to various departments, discussions regarding a future Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant workshop, plans for a large 250th Anniversary July 4th Celebration, and an application for a waterway improvement grant for Rivers Edge Park. The anticipated Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the library construction completion was announced for February 17, 2026.

The City Council meeting included a variety of municipal business items. Key topics included recognition of a local resident for service, an update on the College of Southern Idaho Mini-Cassia Center, and the allocation of opioid funds to a local organization. The Council reviewed actions related to the acquisition and surplus of golf carts, approval for a public hearing regarding the FY 27 budget and wastewater capitalization fees, and the authorization of a lease agreement for a specific community event. Furthermore, the Council addressed infrastructure projects, including awarding a road and utility project, approving development agreements, providing direction on a grant application for traffic signage, and accepting final plats for residential subdivisions.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Calendar, which covered bills payable and payroll. The Council addressed Opioid Settlement funds, approving a resolution to revoke the reallocation of funds to the Health District; a future resolution reallocating funds will be presented later. Information was provided regarding a meeting with builders and realtors concerning Wastewater Fees, including feedback suggesting a tiered system for capitalization fees. A date was set for a public hearing solely for Municipal Wastewater fees in March. The Council approved proceeding with required actions for a streets override election scheduled for May 19, 2026, maintaining the levy amount from the previous year. An informational report confirmed that the City of Burley qualified for CDBG funding for the next five years based on the Low-Moderate Income study results. An update on America 250 activities included plans for a larger July 4th celebration and a requested workshop to finalize plans. City events updates included appreciation for employees, a discussion on a road closure, upcoming AIC meetings, and a Mayor/Council/Staff Breakfast.

The agenda included a Special Session followed by an Executive Session to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminently likely litigation. The Regular Session covered several action items, including a Proclamation honoring JustServe City for its commitment to volunteerism. Key discussions involved a request for support for a proposed election to form a new Minidoka Ambulance District, public hearings and subsequent decisions regarding municipal wastewater fee increases and capitalization fees, and public hearings concerning increased fee levy rates for the City of Burley Golf Course. Council actions included the approval of a resolution ordering a Streets Levy Override Election for 2026 and 2027, adoption of the City of Burley 2026 Water Master Plan, acceptance of the final plat for Cobble Creek Estates subdivision Phases 1 and 2, and adoption of ordinances related to zoning amendments and annexation. Other items included an update on the Downtown Revitalization Plan and direction regarding playground material for River's Edge playground and the Aquatic Center.

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing to present and consider the approval of a preliminary plat request from Silver Creek Property Holdings, LLC, for the formation of the Willowbrook Parke Subdivision. The Commission will also engage in deliberation and render a reasoned decision regarding this request. Additional items include ongoing discussions on comprehensive zoning code updates, training for commissioners, and the scheduling of future public hearings and agenda requests.