Daniel Hansen

The meeting addressed several key items under New Business, including an update on the Gondola Bus Stop Wrap Call for Artists. Commissioners reviewed the submissions and ultimately decided to extend the Call for Artists and implement a temporary wrap utilizing historic photographs. The commission also discussed the FY 2026 Funding and Budget Update, along with discussing and prioritizing goals for FY 2026. Specific action items discussed included initiating the Call for Artists for four Utility Wraps on Main Street, scheduled for April installation. It was noted that the annual schedule for next year's meetings will be addressed in November.

The meeting began with the Chair mentioning priorities and requesting that the Events and Community Engagement Specialist distribute the priorities sheet for discussion at a future meeting with a larger group. The specialist was also tasked with determining and following up on the process for renewing commission terms for two members whose terms were expiring. The new business segment focused on reviewing submissions for the gondola bus stop art wrap project. Commissioners expressed a preference for a spherical submission but requested the artist provide alternatives to the current sheep theme. The commission agreed that all artists should receive feedback on their submissions and be given the opportunity to present new options at the subsequent meeting.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several items. Under the Consent Agenda, the Council approved items #1 through #16, excluding item #14, which concerned the contract with Blaine County for the shared sustainability program. Item #14, a recommendation to approve a Contract for Services for the sale of Category Local condominiums, was tabled after discussion. The agenda also featured a public hearing and the second reading of Ordinance 1260, regarding the consolidation of the City's land development regulations, which was scheduled for a third reading on November 17, 2025. A first reading was conducted for Ordinance 1269, an amendment to Title 12 of the Ketchum Municipal Code. New Business included the adoption of Resolution 25-023 concerning the Travel Policy for Elected Officials, the adoption of the FY2026 Housing Action Plan, and the approval of the FY2026 City Work Plan. Finally, the Council reviewed and approved the process and direction for the Fiscal Year 2025 end-of-year re-budgets/reallocation recommendations. An Executive Session was held to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel.

The Special Meeting agenda included several action items under the Consent Agenda. These actions involved approving payroll registers, authorizing fund disbursements, receiving financial reports, approving a Task Order with Jacobs Engineering for the First Avenue rehabilitation project design, approving a contract with McClure Policy, LLC for governmental relations services during the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session, approving a resolution for appointments to various commissions and boards, approving a resolution establishing the 2026 Regular City Council Meeting dates (including budget workshop and hearing dates), and approving a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement with Macco Properties LLC. Additionally, the Council considered a request to release funds from the Ownership and Preservation Program. New Business items included quarterly check-ins from Mountain Rides and Sun Valley Economic Development, review and approval of a Lot Consolidation Preliminary Plat Application for the ARCH Workforce Housing Project, and a briefing on proposed updates to City Code (Titles 1-4). An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.

The City Council meeting covered communications from the Mayor and Council, followed by the approval of consent agenda items #2 through #8. New business included the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Independent Audit. The Council also voted on a resolution appointing new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, two lease agreements (26997 for the Fire Station and 26998 for the Training Grounds) with the Ketchum Fire District were discussed, with amendments approved for both. Public comments were heard regarding the lease agreements.