Meridian City Council - 7/28/26

The City of Meridian held a City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included several public hearings and approvals related to development projects and municipal planning. Key procurement-related discussions involved approvals of annexations, zoning changes, and development agreements for multiple residential and mixed-use subdivisions, including Victory Stake Center, Burnside Ridge Estates, Blueberry Hills, and Story Rock. These projects featured considerations of infrastructure improvements, open space amenities, and phased development plans. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the fall 2026 fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department. A significant procurement-related update was provided on the city's health insurance plan for fiscal year 2027, where the board decided to retain Blue Cross of Idaho as the medical carrier and administrator. The discussion included stop-loss insurance pricing negotiations, with efforts to reduce costs from an initial 56% increase down to approximately 15% above current rates through market competition and carve-out options. Motions to approve the various development projects and the fee schedule were passed unanimously, and the meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session under Idaho code 74-206(1)(f).