Nampa City Council Meeting - September 21, 2026

The Nampa City Council met on September 21, 2026, at 6:05 PM (approximately) to address a wide range of agenda items including public comments, approvals of contracts and ordinances, and public hearings on a local improvement district, budget amendment, annexations, and a variance. The meeting began with a prayer and pledge, a proclamation for Constitution Week, and public forum. Several action items were approved, and two major development proposals were denied. The council also initiated a city-led local improvement district after a contentious public hearing and approved a variance for a pre-existing ADU and carport with special conditions.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (routine items).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Liza Darmady (Hillside Manor): Expressed concerns about intrusive fiber internet installation, including property damage and inadequate notification. Requested spare conduit, moratorium on marking new streets, better notification, and restoration deadlines. Stated she would also contact state representatives and the public utilities commission.
• Melissa Sue Robinson (15 5th Street N): Discussed the balance between public safety cameras and privacy. Advocated for clear rules on access, retention, facial recognition, and transparency. Opposed creating a "surveillance city" and urged safeguards.
• Hannah King (119 South Valley Drive): Raised concerns about farmland loss to development. Proposed programs to help young farmers acquire land through apprenticeships, land leases, or parceling. Suggested connecting with George Crookham and Carrie Smith.

Discussion Items

• Proclamation: Recognized Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2026) presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, including a bell-ringing ceremony.
• Action Item 5-1: Approved contract with Nampa Police Protective Association (NPPA) from Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 30, 2027. Council member noted extensive negotiations and appreciation.
• Action Item 5-2: Approved purchase of a bed knife grinder and reel grinder for Red Crest Golf Course from TURF Equipment and Irrigation Inc. for $103,725.
• Action Item 5-3: Approved audit engagement letter with Eide Bailly for FY2026 audit ($105,060 plus $12,000 single audit and $9,500 for additional audits). Finance director explained costs are grant-funded and reasonable.
• Action Item 5-4: Approved FY2027 prosecution services agreement with Canyon County Prosecutor's Office for $947,250. Council member disclosed previous internship.
• Ordinance (Suspension of Rules) – Irrigation District: Expanded boundaries of the municipal irrigation district. Approved unanimously.
• Ordinance (Suspension of Rules) – E-Bikes, E-Motos, E-Scooters: Amended city code to regulate operation, including prohibiting reckless riding, impoundment, and commercial rental requirements. After discussion, the council amended the motion to remove the voluntary registration section (Section 6-5-15) based on police concerns about cost and manpower. Approved with registration removed.
• Unfinished Business 7-1: First reading of ordinance amending ADU code, starter home subdivisions, and accessory dwelling unit standards. Passed under suspension of rules.
• Unfinished Business 7-2: Resolution for comprehensive plan map amendment at 1740 Star Road for Trilogy Development (commercial to medium density residential). Approved 5-1 (Councilman Griffin opposed).
• Unfinished Business 7-3: Resolution for comprehensive plan text amendment to remove language recommending developments of 30+ units per acre. Approved 5-1 (same opposition).
• Public Hearing 6-1 – Local Improvement District (LID) 175 for Triple Crown Estates: Proposed to abandon a private lift station and connect to gravity sewer. Extensive public testimony from homeowners – many from the south side opposed because they would pay $5,000 assessments for a lift station they do not use, citing a potentially flawed HOA vote. Supporters noted the lift station is aging, a health hazard, and that all homeowners in the subdivision are responsible. City attorney advised a clean reset due to potential procedural issues. Council voted 4-2 to abandon the petition-led LID (Councilman Bills and Councilman Reynolds opposed). Later, council voted 5-1 (Councilman Griffin opposed) to initiate a city-led LID with same boundaries, with a new public hearing to follow.
• Public Hearing 6-2 – FY26 Budget Amendment: Second and final amendment totaling $32,027,055, primarily for grants and new monies, including $300,000 from a health insurance emergency fund due to high claims. No public testimony. Approved unanimously.
• Public Hearing 6-3 – Annexation & Zoning for Canada Multifamily Development: Proposed 312 units on 14.7 acres (RMH zoning). Concerns raised about single access, emergency access, dog park location, traffic, and overbuilding of apartments in the area. Fire chief noted need for a second access. Councilman Bills moved to deny due to unresolved issues (dog park, tot lot, fire access, turn lane). Motion to deny passed 4-2 (Councilman Reynolds and Councilwoman Scog opposed).
• Public Hearing 6-4 – South Side Duplexes (Keystone South): Proposed 19 lots (6 single-family, 13 duplexes) with requested setback reductions (4-foot rear, zero front for carports). Neighbors opposed citing privacy, property values, and traffic. Motion to deny passed unanimously, citing the inadequate four-foot setback.
• Public Hearing 6-5 – Variance for ADU and Carport at 912 9th Avenue South: Owners requested variance because existing ADU and carport were built without proper permits and encroach on setbacks. After discussion, council approved the variance for both structures subject to: 1) obtaining a permanent construction easement from the neighbor (not temporary), and 2) the carport variance expires upon transfer of title. The variance must be recorded with the county. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar: Approved.
• NPPA Contract: Approved.
• Golf Course Equipment Purchase: Approved.
• Audit Engagement: Approved.
• Prosecution Services Agreement: Approved.
• Irrigation District Expansion Ordinance: Approved (2nd reading under suspension).
• E-Bike/E-Moto Ordinance: Approved with amendment removing voluntary registration.
• ADU Code Amendments Ordinance: Approved (first reading under suspension).
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (Star Road): Approved (5-1).
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (density language): Approved (5-1).
• LID 175 (Triple Crown): Petition-led application abandoned; city-initiated LID approved for new public hearing (5-1).
• FY26 Budget Amendment: Approved.
• Canada Multifamily Development (annexation & zoning): Denied (4-2).
• South Side Duplexes (annexation, CUP, subdivision, PUD): Denied unanimously.
• Variance for ADU & Carport: Approved with conditions (permanent easement, carport variance expires on title transfer).
• Executive Session: Motion to adjourn into executive session to consider hiring for Senior Director of Public Works (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)). Approved.