Nampa City Council Meeting – January 20, 2026: Land Swap, Budget, and Annexation
Nampa City Council Meeting – January 20, 2026
The Nampa City Council met on January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM (with a brief recess) to address routine approvals, a land swap discussion with the Nampa School District, a public hearing on an annexation and zoning request, and several budget reallocations. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call (5 present, 1 absent – Councilman Reynolds, who gave advance notice).
Consent Calendar
- Approved the consent agenda, which included routine approvals and reappointments (e.g., Tom Turner reappointed to P&Z).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Lizette Soto (503 S. Daven Creek Loop) expressed concerns about inconsistent speed limit signage near City Hall, citing examples of abrupt changes and suggesting better signage in the business district. She submitted exhibits to staff.
- Brian Pearson (17754 Polar Away) opposed a rock quarry operation (off Euclid Road) he described as a quarry, citing noise, vibration, light, and dust impacts on nearby homes. He argued the use violated the development agreement and asked for better buffers. Staff noted the matter is under review.
- Melissa Robinson (155th Street North, Unit 210) delivered a prepared statement on the state of Nampa’s economy, highlighting low unemployment (3.2%), a 7.5% decrease in unemployment insurance taxes, and the need for strategic investments in workforce training, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure.
Discussion Items
- Land Swap with Nampa School District (Discussion Only) – Mayor and Council explored a potential property exchange: the city would transfer Rodeo Park and Stampede Park (approximately 43 acres) to the school district in exchange for the district’s 43 acres at Airport Road and Robinson Road for a future soccer complex. Parks Director Cody Swander and school district representatives Courtney Stoffer and Will Barber presented the concept. Council discussed deed restrictions, density, parking, access, and the need for a soccer facility given the 10-year timeline for the CWI soccer fields. No formal action was taken; the item will return for further consideration.
- Budget Reallocation for Emergency Culvert Replacement (Item 5.2) – Approved $250,000 reallocation from the streets contingency ($600,000 balance) for an emergency Elijah Drain culvert replacement at Pine and Lincoln. Task order with Ardura for $89,707 signed. Public Works clarified the funds are shifted from the annual stormwater project, not a net increase.
- Change Order for Knife River (Item 5.1) – Approved $122,088.95 change order for the Phyllis Canal project.
- Task Order for Purdue Sewer Trunk (Item 5.3) – Approved $521,000 task order with Coler Associates, within the FY26 budget.
- Irrigation Replacement Contract (Item 5.4) – Approved $739,761 contract with La Riviera Inc. for annual irrigation replacement, as budgeted.
Key Outcomes
- Public Hearing Item 8.1 (Prescott Lane development) – Opened and continued to March 16, 2026, at the applicant’s request.
- Variance Approval (Item 8.2) – Approved a variance to maximize lot size in an RS6 zone for a property at 11373 W. Flamingo Avenue, allowing demolition and rebuild. Conditions include frontage improvements and an easement for shared driveway access.
- Annexation and Zoning (Item 8.3 – South Creek Subdivision) – After extensive public testimony (12 speakers, with opposition citing density, parking, and compatibility), the Council approved the annexation and zoning to RS4 with conditions: maximum of 8 single-family units, alignment of western lot lines with adjacent properties, and 4 additional off-street parking spaces. The vote was 4-1 (Councilman Rodriguez opposed). The preliminary plat will go to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Unfinished Business (Items 9.1 and 9.2) – Approved a comprehensive plan amendment for parcels on Florida Avenue and Iowa Avenue (industrial designation) and authorized the vacation of a utility easement on Jody Avenue.
- Executive Session – Council convened into executive session under Idaho Code for legal updates on pending matters and an operational policy memo.
Note: The meeting was recorded and transcribed; the summary reflects the proceedings as captured in the transcript. The timestamp provided (2026-01-20 23:58:27+00:00) aligns with the meeting date used in the title.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. Um, and I'd like to ask the clerk to call attendance. Oh, sorry. Call to order. We are going to open with prayer and the pledge of allegiance. And this evening, very special uh lady near and dear to the city of NAMPA, former employee and her husband uh worked faithfully as our former police chief in the city of Nampa, for those of you don't know uh Alan Creach and um uh so Pastor Laura Creek is gonna open us in prayer and the pledge. I'd like to ask uh those who are willing and wanting to participate to stand at this time. Ms. Bauer heads in prayer. So Heavenly Father, we are gathered here as your stewards. We ask for your wisdom and your guidance. Help us to listen with open hearts, speak with clarity and kindness, and make decisions that we that are right and just help us to respect each other's ideas, build on each other's strengths, and work together harmoniously. May your discussions be productive and your efforts bring good results, and may your bonds strengthen as all of you on City Council and the Mayor serve a common purpose. In Jesus' name we ask. Amen. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thanks, Laura. I appreciate that. Thank you, Laura. All right. Uh now we will do roll call. Scog. Yes. Here. Reynolds. Rodriguez. Here. Griffin. Here. Five present, one absent. All right. And just uh just for the record, Councilman uh Reynolds, who is absent, did give advanced notice, so it's not like we're shocked that he's just uh MIA or that we don't anticipate him to join later for the meeting. So he will be absent for tonight. Um proposed amendments to the agenda. I I do want to note at this time that there is a public hearing item. The first one that is uh listed on our agenda, which is item 8.1. That item at the request of the applicant has been asked to be uh postponed or pushed to a future fixed date. So it is our intent when we get to that item to open the public hearing and then announce the date certain uh to continue that um item. So we are not doing that at that time um but just announcing it this time under proposed amendments to the agenda that our intent when we get to 8-1 is to open the public hearing uh to not act tonight on that to respond uh to the request of the applicant to delay this to a future date for a continuance. So uh other than that, are there any proposed amendments to the agenda that I'm aware of tonight? All right. If there are none, uh, would look for a motion to adopt the agenda. So moved. Second. All in favor? Aye. All right, all right. Now we go to the consent agenda, and you'll notice all the items are listed there, and look for a motion as well from council uh to approve the consent agenda.
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