Pocatello City Council 03 05 26

The City of Pocatello City Council held a meeting on March 5, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of a piggyback bid lease for a Caterpillar 304 mini excavator for the Parks and Recreation Department with annual payments of $8,545, and authorization to submit a $1,472,931 airport passenger facility charge application to the FAA to support capital improvement projects. The council also approved a five-year service and support agreement with Prodisc for airport software at an annual cost of $4,818, and lease agreements related to airport property with Teton Leasing and Greyside Properties. Additionally, the council adopted revisions to the city’s grant policy and procedures manual to better align with current practices and compliance requirements, noting the city manages approximately $50 million in active grants annually. Public hearings were held and approved for zoning amendments and planned unit development expansions at Breezy Commons to allow additional multifamily residential units and storage facilities. The council also approved a use agreement with Decadence LLC for adult skateboarding instruction at city parks. Overall, the meeting focused on capital equipment leasing, airport facility management, housing development approvals, and grant policy updates, with multiple motions passed to authorize contracts and agreements subject to legal review.