Pocatello City Council Meeting 06 04 26

The City of Pocatello City Council held a meeting on June 4, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of an amended contract with JUB Engineers for $842,326 to support surveying, utility relocation, and mapping for the South Fifth Avenue complete streets and sewer project, funded by an EPA community change grant. Additionally, the council approved a $456,070 contract amendment with Keller Associates for design services on the same project. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Merrick and Company for $251,733 to develop the Port Watershed restoration plan, funded by cooperative watershed management and environmental settlement grants. Budget amendments were discussed, including a $2.3 million state grant for the fire department's hazmat team to purchase vehicles and equipment, and a decision to pay off a water department bond early to save interest. The council approved annexations and rezoning requests for commercial and light industrial development, including contract rezoning to restrict uses in certain areas. The meeting concluded with the passage of an ordinance amending zoning from residential medium density single family to light industrial for a property on US Highway 30. The council acknowledged the extensive budget work completed in recent days.