Pocatello City Council Meeting 09 03 26

The City of Pocatello City Council held a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, with several procurement and development-related agenda items discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple subdivision plats, acceptance of FAA airport improvement grants totaling approximately $1.28 million, and authorization of a professional services agreement with Ardura for airport runway resurfacing funded primarily by FAA and state grants. The council also approved the purchase of snow removal equipment from RDO Equipment for $424,929.17 and awarded a contract to Top-Notch Tree Service for tree removal at Mountain View Cemetery, with change orders authorized up to 20%. A significant portion of the meeting focused on zoning and land use amendments related to affordable senior housing development by NeighborWorks Pocatello on city-owned land near Foothill Boulevard and Gayy Drive. After extensive public testimony both supporting and opposing the rezoning, the council voted to approve the rezoning and future land use map amendments to facilitate the affordable housing project. Additionally, the council approved a lease agreement with NeighborWorks Pocatello for the land use associated with the affordable housing project, subject to compliance with low-income housing tax credit program requirements. The meeting also included proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, Pain Awareness Month, and National Recovery Month, as well as discussions on traffic and infrastructure improvements related to the development areas.