Jennifer Flynn

This Housing Plan outlines strategies to address housing conditions, market context, and community needs in Pocatello. Developed in coordination with Stantec, the plan identifies strategies across production, preservation, capacity building, and site-specific initiatives. Key areas of focus include increasing affordable housing for low-income households, meeting diverse rental demands, adjusting to smaller household sizes, and addressing market-rate housing needs. The plan offers a toolkit of ideas for future housing policies and actions.

This document outlines the City of Pocatello's 2026 Urban Forest Plan, which aims to implement a strategic program for maintaining and improving the city's urban forest over the next 20 years. The plan's vision prioritizes public safety, community value, shade and comfort, and sustainable growth through coordinated City action and community stewardship. It incorporates public feedback received during its development.

The meeting focused on union negotiations between the City of Pocatello and the IAFF #187 Fire Union. Key discussion topics included the guidance for recording meetings and the review of a proposal to amend Article 13 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding hazmat pay. A tentative agreement was reached on the working out of classification clause, and participants discussed the next steps for implementing a Memorandum of Understanding.

The commission discussed updates on various preservation projects including the Brady Chapel and Open House debrief, the rollout of historic plaques with QR codes for downtown buildings, and planning for the upcoming summer walking tour. Coordination with external partners for plaque funding and placement was addressed, as well as brainstorming for future projects such as historical brochures and documenting home histories.

The City Council meeting included a treasurer's report, approval of a consent agenda encompassing various council decisions such as annexation for South 5th Avenue, short plat approval for Creekside District Division 3, amended zoning designations, and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Pocatello Arts Council. Additionally, the council recognized various community acts of service, including beautification projects at the zoo, traffic island maintenance by local businesses, and cemetery maintenance efforts. A proclamation was issued designating June 21st as Go Skateboarding Day to highlight the role of skateboarding in promoting health, community, and well-being, supported by the Chevy Nichols Memorial Scholarship Fund.