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Nampa City Council Meeting April 20, 2026: CDBG, Subdivisions, and Public Hearings

Public Meetings — Monday, April 20, 2026
BodyNampa, Idaho
SessionPublic Meetings
DateMonday, April 20, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
2:16

Council members.

2:21

Yeah.

2:22

Where's our sound, guys?

2:24

Where's our sound?

3:22

We're gonna call the meeting to order.

3:27

We'd appreciate it if we could get counsel on the bench.

3:30

Thank you.

3:36

Council uh we would appreciate uh the members uh returning to the dais and we want to be able to uh begin a meeting that was regularly scheduled and planned.

3:54

It's just uh council president.

3:58

Yes, sir.

3:59

Uh before we start, sir.

4:00

Um IT has my laptop, so all I have is this right here.

4:06

Luckily I read it and studied it, but uh I'm waiting for that laptop to be returned and I can get in the things here.

4:13

Okay.

5:01

Sorry, I'm still making the transition.

5:11

Okay, regularly scheduled uh meeting of City Council, April twentieth.

5:16

Uh, we're gonna call the meeting to order.

5:17

Clerk will call the roll.

5:23

Yes.

5:24

I saw a cold call to order.

5:26

Sorry.

5:27

Please pray for us.

5:29

Okay, folks, Dan Manjak.

5:31

Faster Dan.

5:32

We're gonna have an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and then we'll call the role.

5:37

For your patience.

5:38

Yes.

7:50

We pray for clarity of mind, unity of spirit, integrity in every discussion and decision.

7:58

Help them pursue what is good, what is just, what is beneficial for all people in this community, and make Nampa be truly a community of unity.

8:10

And as you say in Jeremiah, we are called to seek the peace and prosperity of our city.

8:18

May that calling guide every action taken here today and going forward.

8:23

Let this council be a place where respect is placed, where differing perspectives are heard with grace, and where common good remains the highest goal.

8:43

May this community be marked by compassion, cooperation, and a shared desire to care for one another.

8:51

We pray for families, we pray for churches, for schools, for businesses, and all organizations to prosper in you.

9:00

Lord, grant these leaders courage to do what is right, even when it's difficult.

9:06

We pray, Lord, for your spirit, the spirit of truth to lead our city, our council in all truth, and give them the humility to listen and the strength to lead with integrity.

9:20

We entrust this meeting to you, asking your blessing and your guidance in all things.

9:26

In Jesus' name we pray.

9:29

Amen.

9:40

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

9:46

Thank you.

9:48

Pastor Dan, don't leave just yet.

9:50

Uh President.

9:52

I have an announcement to make.

9:54

Okay.

10:00

Pastor Dan is going to be in a document worldwide documentary, religious plus community-minded unity of the north side of Nampa.

10:10

So they will be here on the 24th.

10:13

That they will start shooting.

10:15

And it's a what an honor.

10:18

This is yeah.

10:20

Would you like to talk about it a little bit more?

10:23

No, thank you so much.

10:24

It's in cooperation with my alma mater NNU.

10:27

And I'm honored that they would even consider me.

10:30

I'm just trying to be faithful serving for a community.

10:34

And and I know uh uh uh president uh uh you also was in beginning this whole process with community church or uh yeah the good news community church uh back years ago when they were started the the the building and started the the food bank and so it was because of that that the north side has changed from crime infested to to poverty stricken and and we and and they decided through NNU to make Dan that example of of who brings together the community now the north side where it is now is all uh basically uh crime free and because of this man right here and what he's done to our community.

11:17

So I want to thank him and hopefully we get to see that.

11:20

Yeah, no, and obviously the you know our police, we have the best police force in America, if not the world.

11:28

They're they're awesome.

11:29

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Planning████████████████████████████28%
Procedural████████8%
Public Engagement████████8%
Zoning████████8%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Parks and Recreation██████6%
Homelessness█████5%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████5%
Traffic Management█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Nampa City Council Meeting – April 20, 2026

The Nampa City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 20, 2026, addressing a wide range of topics including proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Arbor Day, a public forum, staff reports, multiple public hearings, new business items, and an executive session. Key decisions included approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual allocation plan (with future allocation of public service funds), approval of a zoning map amendment and a variance, approval of the Breckenwood subdivision with conditions, and a continuance for the High Line Estates subdivision. Several routine ordinances were passed under suspension of rules.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent agenda was adopted unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Melissa Sue Robinson (Nampa resident) spoke during the public forum, requesting appointment to a city board and criticizing the city's growth as "growth without a plan."
  • CDBG Public Hearing – Public Service Applicants:
    • Marie Haberfield (After Inc.) – runs an after-school program for middle-schoolers; requested funding for programming.
    • Deedra Schmelzer (Meals on Wheels, St. Alphonsus) – reported 32,838 meals served last year; 173 current participants; 69% extremely low-income.
    • Jeannie Stromeyer (Nampa Family Justice Center) – requested funding for a housing specialist to assist domestic violence survivors; assisted nearly 300 victims last year.
    • Melissa Gentry (Boys & Girls Clubs of Canyon County) – 86% of kids qualify for free/reduced lunch; 101 scholarships currently needed; requested funding to offset fees.
    • Allison Struck (Salvation Army of Nampa) – runs emergency cold-weather family shelter; will receive no other government funding; shared a success story of a family now off assistance.
    • Evan Stewart (Jesse Tree) – eviction prevention; 570 applications from Nampa in the past year, served 165; 90% of evictions due to temporary inability to pay rent.
    • Margie Potter (Southwest Idaho Recovery Community Center – SIRCC) – works with 3,000+ individuals annually; requested part-time housing specialist.
    • Brian Woodward (LEAP Housing) – affordable homeownership development; requesting down payment assistance funds for 18 households.
  • High Line Estates Subdivision Public Testimony:
    • Speakers opposing (residents from adjacent properties): cited traffic congestion, school overcrowding (Ridgeview High near capacity), loss of agricultural land, water concerns, and inadequate infrastructure.
    • Ruben Asmendi (property owner) – explained it is no longer feasible to farm due to surrounding development; supports the project.
  • Breckenwood Subdivision Public Testimony:
    • Emily Miller (representing adjacent landowner) – expressed support for the improved project.
    • Victor Dowdy (resident) – opposed due to traffic safety concerns with single egress/ingress.
    • Kevin Knoll and Cheryl Knoll (residents) – cited traffic issues from nearby apartment complexes.
    • Zane Craddock (engineer) – explained intersection improvements will significantly improve traffic flow.

Discussion Items

  • Proclamations: Declared April 2026 as Fair Housing Month and April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day.
  • Housekeeping Reminder: Council President reminded members not to text during meetings to ensure public record compliance.
  • Staff Communications:
    • Pickleball Court Lighting (Aura Park): Parks Director Cody Swander raised concerns about noise and light impacts on neighboring homes. Council directed moving forward with lighting but with limited hours (e.g., until 10 p.m. in summer). Will require code amendment for after-dark park use.
    • Welcome to Nampa Signage: Sign project at Exit 38 was tabled after staff reported the desired larger size exceeded the $160,000 budget; proposed waiting for Highway 16 interchange opportunities.
  • Planning & Zoning Update: Director Rodney Ashby reported on recent commission actions (extensions, conditional use permits) and gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan update; steering committee has drafted policies; a workshop scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 7 a.m.
  • CDBG Allocation ($1,020,240.73 total): Staff recommended $129,872 for admin/planning, $97,404 for public services (15% cap), and $792,964.73 for non-public service activities (city projects). Council approved the budget but delayed allocating public service funds to a future meeting (May 2026).
  • Public Hearings:
    • Zoning Map Amendment (1111 11th Ave N): Rezone from RS-6 to BC for mobile auto repair business (no customers on site). Approved unanimously with conditions.
    • Variance (204 18th Ave S): Variance to allow duplex on a lot exceeding the 9,000 sq ft maximum for RMH zone. Approved unanimously.
    • High Line Estates Subdivision (~93 acres, 355 homes): Extensive discussion on density (3.58-4.45 units/acre, meeting comp plan), open space quality (storm drainage lots counted as green space), traffic mitigation (turn lanes, intersection upgrades), lack of second egress, school capacity, and preservation of agricultural land. Council voted 5-1 to continue the hearing to June 15, 2026 to allow for modifications including more usable green space and a study on traffic thresholds.
    • Breckenwood Subdivision (~82 acres, 296 homes, 4 commercial lots): Developer returned with reduced density (from 4.5 to 3.6 units/acre), increased open space (18.9%), and added amenities (pool, fitness loop, dog park). Staff recommended approval with a condition that after phase two, an updated traffic study be required to ensure level of service before proceeding. Approved 5-1.
  • New Business:
    • Multi-sport court at West Park (horseshoes, cornhole, bocce) – contract with Brycon Construction for $185,000. Approved unanimously.
    • Wilson Path trailhead path construction – contract for $6,747. Approved.
    • Wilson Path trailhead CEI services – contract for $63,129. Approved.
    • Intelligent Transportation System Emergency Response Plan – task order with Transpo Group for $150,000. Approved 5-1.
  • Unfinished Business: Five ordinances passed under suspension of rules (irrigation district expansion, zoning map amendment, right-of-way vacation, utility easement vacation, annexation for Hudson Yard Subdivision).

Key Outcomes

  • Adopted consent agenda and proclamations.
  • Directed staff to proceed with Aura Park pickleball lighting with restricted hours.
  • Tabled Welcome to Nampa signage project.
  • Scheduled Comprehensive Plan workshop for June 8, 2026.
  • Approved CDBG allocation (total $1,020,240.73) with future allocation of public service funds.
  • Approved zoning map amendment for mobile auto repair (unanimous).
  • Approved variance for duplex conversion (unanimous).
  • Continued High Line Estates Subdivision hearing to June 15, 2026 (5-1).
  • Approved Breckenwood Subdivision with condition on traffic study after phase two (5-1).
  • Approved multiple contracts and task orders for parks and transportation projects.
  • Adjourned into executive session.

Meeting Transcript

Council members. Yeah. Where's our sound, guys? Where's our sound? We're gonna call the meeting to order. We'd appreciate it if we could get counsel on the bench. Thank you. Council uh we would appreciate uh the members uh returning to the dais and we want to be able to uh begin a meeting that was regularly scheduled and planned. It's just uh council president. Yes, sir. Uh before we start, sir. Um IT has my laptop, so all I have is this right here. Luckily I read it and studied it, but uh I'm waiting for that laptop to be returned and I can get in the things here. Okay. Sorry, I'm still making the transition. Okay, regularly scheduled uh meeting of City Council, April twentieth. Uh, we're gonna call the meeting to order. Clerk will call the roll. Yes. I saw a cold call to order. Sorry. Please pray for us. Okay, folks, Dan Manjak. Faster Dan. We're gonna have an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and then we'll call the role. For your patience. Yes. We pray for clarity of mind, unity of spirit, integrity in every discussion and decision. Help them pursue what is good, what is just, what is beneficial for all people in this community, and make Nampa be truly a community of unity. And as you say in Jeremiah, we are called to seek the peace and prosperity of our city. May that calling guide every action taken here today and going forward. Let this council be a place where respect is placed, where differing perspectives are heard with grace, and where common good remains the highest goal. May this community be marked by compassion, cooperation, and a shared desire to care for one another. We pray for families, we pray for churches, for schools, for businesses, and all organizations to prosper in you. Lord, grant these leaders courage to do what is right, even when it's difficult. We pray, Lord, for your spirit, the spirit of truth to lead our city, our council in all truth, and give them the humility to listen and the strength to lead with integrity. We entrust this meeting to you, asking your blessing and your guidance in all things. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Pastor Dan, don't leave just yet. Uh President. I have an announcement to make. Okay. Pastor Dan is going to be in a document worldwide documentary, religious plus community-minded unity of the north side of Nampa. So they will be here on the 24th. That they will start shooting. And it's a what an honor. This is yeah.

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