Public Meetings - Twin Falls, Idaho

The Twin Falls City Council met on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 203 Main Ave E, Twin Falls, ID. Mayor Jason Brown presided. Present were Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins and Council Members Ruth Pierce, Christopher Reid, Nathan Murray, and Cherie Vollmer. Council Member Grayson Stone was absent. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The meeting included a proclamation, consent calendar, several action items, public input, and a public hearing on an annexation. Proclamations - Mayor Brown read and proclaimed April 2026 as "Strengthening Families Month" in Twin Falls. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: March 16, 2026, City Council minutes; Accounts Payable for March 12–25, 2026; March 18, 2026, Travel Requests; Alcohol License for Pizzeria Antico, LLC; declaration of city equipment 5118 (1996 Tender) as surplus for online auction; Final Plat for Knife River Industrial Park (5 lots on 45.40 acres, northwest of Hankins Road and Eldridge Ave). Discussion Items - Board Member Re-appointment (Twin Falls Housing Authority): Council approved the re-appointment of John Michael Mason to a second five-year term. Executive Director Sunny Shaw described the Authority's 196 apartments, management of two other troubled housing authorities, and a transition away from HUD's public housing portfolio. - Tree Streets Waterline Project: Awarded to A & B Excavating for a low bid of $1,456,980, with a 25% contingency bringing total budget authority to $1.82 million. Five qualified bids were received. Staff Engineer Jesse Schuerman noted the engineers' estimate was about 57% higher, indicating competitive pricing. City Manager Travis Rothweiler cautioned about volatility due to oil prices. - Public Art Commission Funding: Council considered amending Resolution R-2022-010 to increase the funding percentage for public art. Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Davis presented the commission's work and challenges with the current mechanism (0.05% of general fund capital dollars, yielding $2,732 annually). Current cash reserves are $57,337, with estimated maintenance costs of $35,773 for 28 city-owned pieces valued at $148,384. Council directed staff to gather detailed maintenance cost data and explore alternative budgeting approaches for maintenance and acquisition. - Public Notice Sign Requirements: Discussion on modifying Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 10 following the discontinuation of sign rentals. Council favored moving to corrugated plastic signs (2x3 feet, $20–35 each), standardizing design with city logo and QR code, and having the city provide signs at cost to applicants. A code amendment was initiated to implement the changes, with a target schedule for completion by May. - City Hall HVAC Repair: Approved $13,599 from contingency funds for repair of wall-mounted HVAC units, including three replacement units for the 21 existing 7,000 BTU units and one 9,000 BTU unit for a different unit type, plus wall and paint matching. Contingency balance after this will be approximately $176,401. Public Comments - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls resident, praised teen Aurelia Gilmartin (Lighthouse Christian School) for organizing the "Field the Dome" diaper drive, collecting 12,089 diapers for Voices Against Violence, Valley House, and Sage's Women Center. Public Hearings - Annexation of 41 acres (1651 Sunway Dr N): Approved with staff-recommended conditions as amended. The property will be zoned COM (commercial) along Pole Line Road West and Sunway Drive North, and TN-1 (town neighborhood) to the west. The applicant's representative, David Tebow (EHM Engineers), noted a sequencing conflict with conditions 1 and 5 regarding canal right-of-way and maintenance. Council amended condition 5 to require the owner to relocate the canal at time of development. The public hearing was open from 6:28 PM to 6:29 PM with no public testimony. Key Outcomes - All six action items were approved by unanimous 6-0 votes. - The council directed staff to refine the public art funding strategy and bring back detailed maintenance cost projections. - A code amendment process was initiated to modify public notice sign requirements, with a target completion by May 2026. - The meeting adjourned to executive session at 6:32 PM under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(c) and (f) (real property acquisition and legal consultation). The regular meeting did not reconvene.

On March 16, 2026, the Twin Falls City Council met in regular session at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jason Brown presided over the meeting. The council received presentations on the city's 2025 financial audit, the Urban Renewal Agency's annual report, a feasibility study for a multi-use event center, and a first-quarter fiscal year review. The council voted unanimously on the consent calendar and appointments, and adjourned to executive session to discuss acquiring an interest in real property. Consent Calendar - Approved the March 9, 2026, city council minutes. - Approved Accounts Payable for March 5–11, 2026. - Approved March 11, 2026, Travel Requests. - Approved special event permits for the Canyon Rim Classic, the Snake River Canyon Kennel Club Fast Cat Event, and the Magic Valley Child Abuse Prevention Rally. - Vote: Motion by Hawkins, second by Pierce. Approved 6–0. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments during the General Public Input section. Discussion Items Appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Director Jonathan Spendlove requested the appointment of Alexis Gadsby and the reappointment of Robyn Weatherford to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council approved the appointments. - Vote: Motion by Pierce, second by Hawkins. Approved 6–0. 2025 Audit Financial Statements Presentation Scott Hunsaker of Mahlke Hunsaker & Company, PLLC, presented the city's 2025 audit results, issuing an unqualified ("clean") opinion. He highlighted that the city staff earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA, one of only six cities in Idaho to achieve this. Hunsaker described the city's financial position as "incredible" with strong reserves and stable trends. - Council Member Reid asked where the public should be directed within the 141-page document; Hunsaker recommended the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MDNA) section. - Council Member Murray asked about long-term economic trends. Hunsaker responded that the city's strong planning and management position it well, and he sees no significant imminent risks. 2025 Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Annual Report URA Executive Director Shawn Barigar presented the annual report. Following a state code change, the Twin Falls Ambulance District requested withdrawal from revenue allocation areas. - The URA board denied withdrawal from three areas (Chobani, Cliff Bar, and Orchard Drive East/Gemini Business Park) due to existing financial obligations. - The board allowed withdrawal from the Old Town 2 and Southwest areas, which have no current obligations. - The agency facilitated a de-annexation of 28 acres from the Chobani area. - The Gemini Business Park is at 100% occupancy with additional construction underway. Multi-Use Event Center Feasibility Study Economic Development Director Shawn Barigar and John Fleming of Johnson Consulting presented the study, funded by $125,000 in SLFRF funds. - Market Gap: The study identified a significant gap in the regional market for larger indoor event spaces (20,000–40,000 sq. ft.) for conferences, trade shows, and banquets. - Recommendation: A 30,000 sq. ft. convention hall with breakout rooms was recommended. The study deliberately excluded youth sports tourism from its scope, noting the private Jay Foundation's "Sports Ranch" project is expected to serve that market. - Financial Impact: The facility is projected to operate at an annual deficit of roughly $225,000 at stabilization (Year 5). Council Member Pierce noted the projected operating loss was about 10% of revenue in early years and around 5% after stabilization. The annual economic impact is projected at $23.5 million, generating 22,000 room nights and $1 million in tax revenues. - Next Steps: Barigar recommended convening community partners and exploring the creation of an auditorium district as a funding mechanism. Council members expressed general comfort with this direction. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Financial Presentation CFO Breanna Howard presented an overview of the city's finances within the context of national economic volatility. - National Context: The national economy is slowing, but Idaho ranks 3rd in the nation for financial strength. Twin Falls is insulated by its balanced revenue mix, conservative budgeting, and strong reserves. - Key Metrics: Property taxes make up over half of the $60.5 million tax-supported fund revenue. Building permits for single-family homes declined by 18% year-over-year, though home values increased by 3%. Franchise fees from Idaho Power increased by 29% over five years. - Risks: Key risks include slowing consumer spending, energy price volatility, healthcare costs, and potential tariff impacts. - Conclusion: The city enters fiscal year 2026 from a position of financial strength. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar and Appointments: All consent calendar items and P&Z appointments were approved unanimously (6–0). - Executive Session: The council voted unanimously (7–0) to convene an executive session under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring an interest in real property. The regular meeting ended at 6:43 PM.

The Twin Falls City Council met on March 9, 2026, for a regular council meeting. The meeting included proclamations for Girl Scouts Week and the National Senior Nutrition Program, the adoption of the Rock Creek Watershed Master Plan, approval of two airport engineer contracts, a presentation on the 2025 National Citizen Survey, a vote to discontinue the MPOG grant program, and approval of $215,000 in cash reserves for city project furnishings. Consent Calendar All items approved 6-0. Items included: - Approval of March 2, 2026, meeting minutes. - Approval of accounts payable for February 27 – March 4, 2026. - Alcohol license for Noble Spice Kitchen LLC. - Special event permits for Walk for Wishes, Perrona Fest Hispanic Festival, NAMI Walk, CSI Cheerleading Nationals Sendoff Showcase, Fill the Dome, and No Kings Day 3.0. - Findings of Fact for El Milagro Subdivision No. 4 Final Plat (PZ26-0019). Public Comments & Testimony - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls resident, spoke about attending the CSI men's basketball championship game and thanked an anonymous stranger who paid for her ticket, expressing pride in the community’s kindness and unity. Discussion Items - Rock Creek Watershed Master Plan (Adopted 6-0): Presented by Mandi Thompson and Aaron Cox of Jacobs Engineering. The plan, funded by $5 million in federal appropriations, includes urban stormwater, riparian, and agricultural projects to improve water quality, with over 85% public support. The council adopted the plan. - FAA Pavement Rehabilitation Contract (Approved 6-0): Approved a $158,765.60 contract with J-U-B Engineers for project services, with 95% FAA funding and 5% passenger facility charges. - FAA Equipment Acquisition Contract (Approved 6-0): Approved a $250,752.80 contract with J-U-B Engineers for snow removal and foreign object debris (FOD) equipment, including a rotary blower and a new loader and ramp plow. - 2025 National Citizen Survey Presentation: Mandi Thompson presented the results from the 10th survey (14% response rate, 395 responses). 72% rated quality of life as good/excellent, 91% feel safe during the day, and 85% are likely to remain in Twin Falls for five years. Areas of concern include mobility (29% positive) and affordable housing (lowest rated). City government confidence is at 59%. - Future of MPOG Grant Program (Discontinued 6-0): Council voted to discontinue the Municipal Partnership Outreach Grant (MPOG) program, which had a $50,000 annual allocation. Mayor Brown stated it is best to end the program and redirect funds back to the city budget. - Cash Reserves for City Projects (Approved 6-0): Approved a $215,000 allocation from cash reserves to purchase furnishings and equipment for the legal office, city gym, and police department lift remodel project. The project had $683,000 in savings from the original budget. Key Outcomes - Rock Creek Watershed Master Plan adopted. - Two airport engineering contracts approved. - MPOG grant program discontinued. - $215,000 approved from cash reserves for furnishings and equipment. - Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. - The City Council will not meet on March 23, 2026.

The Twin Falls City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins presided. Mayor Jason Brown was excused. There was a discrepancy in the attendance count during the meeting; the presiding officer initially stated there were five members present, but the official roll call votes and minutes confirm a quorum of six members (Vice Mayor Hawkins, Council Members Reid, Pierce, Murray, Vollmer, and Stone). The council unanimously approved all consent and discussion items and convened an executive session. The regular meeting ended at 5:27 PM, and the executive session concluded at 6:20 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from the February 23, 2026 City Council meeting. - Approved accounts payable for February 20–25, 2026. - Approved travel requests for February 25, 2026. - Approved the January 2026 Wells Fargo credit card summary. - Approved a final plat for El Milagro Subdivision No. 4 (one lot, 2.58+/- acres) for Syringa Housing Corporation. - Accepted an improvement agreement for Willow May Subdivision public infrastructure. - Approved a quitclaim of a portion of Perrine Point Subdivision to Tres Gringos, LLC. - Approved Findings of Fact for the City Pool on Locust, Mason Subdivision, and Little Creek Subdivision final plats. (All consent items were approved 6-0 on a motion by Council Member Vollmer, seconded by Council Member Pierce.) Public Comments & Testimony - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls resident, addressed the council to publicly honor Police Chief Matt Hicks and Fire Chief Mitchell Brooks. She praised their professionalism, humility, and servanthood, noting the high respect they command from their teams and stating she feels safe as a citizen because of their leadership. Discussion Items Vista Bonita Park Prefabricated Restroom - Parks Superintendent Chance Munns presented a request to use a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell to procure a CXT prefabricated restroom for the Vista Bonita Park expansion. - Council Member Reid asked if a two-stall restroom was adequate. Munns clarified the park already has a restroom, and the new unit is intended to double the capacity to serve the six-acre expansion. - Staff reported a last-minute disagreement with CXT on liability language in Section 8 of the contract. The motion included a contingency requiring final approval by the city legal counsel. - Outcome: Motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member Pierce. Approved 6-0, contingent on legal counsel approval. Hazardous Materials Response Team Agreement - Battalion Chief Corey Beam requested approval to sign an interagency agreement making Twin Falls the host for a Region 5 Type 4 Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Team. Region 5 has not had a state-funded team since the early 2000s. - The agreement authorizes the acceptance of an FY26 federal grant of $500,885.71 from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management. The official agenda and minutes clearly state this amount, correcting a minor numerical misstatement in the oral transcription during the meeting. - Council Member Murray inquired about ongoing financial obligations. Chief Beam stated the grant is one-time, but the program provides roughly $20,000 annually for maintenance and calibration, and continued funding is being pursued by the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association. - Outcome: Motion by Council Member Pierce, seconded by Council Member Vollmer. Approved 6-0. Annexation Ordinance O-2026-002 - Senior City Planner William Klaver requested the adoption of an ordinance to finalize the annexation of property near the intersection of Kimberly Road (Highway 30) and Champlin Way (3300 East). The annexation was previously approved in principle in July/August 2025. - The council voted to dispense with the rules and place the ordinance on third and final reading by title only. - Outcome: Motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member Vollmer. Approved 6-0. Destruction of Records Resolution 2026-001 - City Clerk Amy Luna presented the annual resolution authorizing the destruction of records consistent with Idaho Code. - Outcome: Motion by Council Member Pierce, seconded by Council Member Reid. Approved 6-0. Key Outcomes - All six action items received unanimous approval (6-0). - The Vista Bonita Park restroom contract is approved subject to legal counsel's final sign-off. - The Twin Falls Fire Department will host the Region 5 Type 4 Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Team and accept the $500,885.71 grant. - The property at Kimberly Road and Champlin Way was officially annexed with commercial and heavy industrial zoning designations. - Future Meeting: City Manager Rothweiler announced the March 23, 2026 meeting will likely be canceled due to Spring Break absences preventing a quorum (Council Members Reid and Stone, and Mayor Brown will be absent). - Executive Session: The council voted 6-0 to convene an executive session at 5:27 PM under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations regarding trade or commerce matters. The closed session concluded at 6:20 PM.

The Twin Falls City Council met on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jason Brown presided, with Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins and Council Members Ruth Pierce, Christopher Reid, Nathan Murray, Cherie Vollmer (excused), and Grayson Stone (present by phone). The meeting covered recognition of water/wastewater operator licenses, a presentation on swimming pool deregulation, and several action items including funding for airport well repair, purchase of a street sweeper, demolition funds, and an annexation ordinance. The council also entered executive session for legal consultation. Consent Calendar - Approved the February 9, 2026, City Council minutes. - Approved Accounts Payable for February 5-18, 2026. - Approved February 18, 2026, Travel Requests. - Approved Special Event Permits for: Falls2Falls, FLUD Glow in the Dark 5K Fundraiser, Over the Falls Climbing Competition, Engage in Education Community Picnic, St. Patty's Day Parade, and St. Patty's Day Festival. - Approved Final Plat for City Pool on Locust Subdivision (2 lots on 20 acres) on behalf of the City. - Approved Final Plat for Mason Subdivision (2 lots on 1.5 acres) on behalf of Kurt Mason. - Accepted public right-of-way. - Approved quitclaim of a vacated alley portion to adjacent property owner. - Approved quitclaim of Magic Road Right of Way in Perrine Point Subdivision to Tres Gringos, LLC. - Approved Final Plat for Little Creek Subdivision (8 lots on 2.81 acres at 900-1000 Block of Creekside Way) on behalf of Gary Wolverton. - The Consent Calendar was approved in a 5-0 roll call vote (Council Member Vollmer excused). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided input during the General Public Input period. Discussion Items - Recognition of Water and Wastewater Operator Licenses: Public Works Director Josh Baird and Wastewater Superintendent Doug Gonzales presented certificates to operators who achieved new license levels. Recognized individuals included: Jeff Molina (Class 1 water treatment), Drew Foster (Class 1 water treatment), Salvador Granados (Class 1 water distribution), Russell Thompson (Class 3 water distribution), Juan Puente (Class 4 wastewater), Lawrence McFarling (Class 4 wastewater), and Chris Watson (Class 2 wastewater). City Manager Travis Rothweiler also announced the upcoming retirements of Doug Gonzales and Elmer Freeman, thanking them for their decades of service. - 2025 Legislative Deregulation of Public Swimming Pools: Josh Jensen (Environmental Health Director, South Central Public Health District) explained that as of July 1, 2025, state IDAPA rules for public swimming pools were repealed, eliminating permitting and inspection requirements. He presented options for the city to adopt a local ordinance and partner with the health district via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) funded by annual permit fees. Council members discussed concerns about disease transmission, chemical safety, and pool clarity. Council Member Reid requested that planning, zoning, and parks and recreation staff be involved. The council agreed to move forward with the process, directing staff to work with the health district to draft an ordinance and bring it back for public input. Other cities (Hailey, Gooding, Wendell, Shoshone, Filer, Buhl) are pursuing similar measures. - Airport Farm Irrigation Well Repair: Airport Director Matt Barnes requested $50,000 from Airport Reserve Funds to repair the irrigation well serving 222 acres of city-owned farmland leased to Messner Farms. The lease requires the lessee to pay 15% of repair costs (up to $6,000). The FAA-approved airport layout plan designates the land for non-aeronautical use. After discussion, the council approved the request (6-0). - Purchase of 2026 Freightliner Sweeper: Street Superintendent Mark Thomson and operator Zach Hausner presented a request to purchase a 2026 Freightliner truck with a mechanical broom sweeper at a cost of $375,133.62 using a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement, and to authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract. The existing sweeper (purchased in 2019) has exceeded its useful life and will be auctioned. Delivery is expected within 90-120 days. Approved 6-0. - Demolition of Priebe Hatchery: Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Davis requested $57,300 in contingency funds for demolition, removal, permitting, and mitigation of the Priebe Hatchery building. A prior $39,000 allocation had been used in 2024 but was insufficient. The new funds account for compliance with the SWIP plan. Approved 6-0. - Annexation Ordinance O-2026-003: Senior City Planner William Klaver presented the ordinance to annex property at the southwest corner of Blue Lakes Boulevard South and Orchard Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended zoning of Town Neighborhood 2 on the south and west portions and Community Market with a ZDA (Zoning Development Agreement) on the northeast, which allows a gas station as a permitted use and forage units as a special use permit. The council voted 6-0 to dispense with the rules and place the ordinance on third and final reading, then adopted it 6-0. The mayor was directed to sign the ordinance before a notary due to the ZDA. Key Outcomes - Approved all Consent Calendar items (5-0). - Recognized water/wastewater operators for license achievements. - Directed staff to collaborate with South Central Public Health District to draft a local swimming pool ordinance (consensus, no vote required). - Approved $50,000 from Airport Reserve Funds for well repair (6-0). - Approved purchase of 2026 Freightliner sweeper for $375,133.62 via Sourcewell (6-0). - Approved $57,300 in contingency funds for Priebe Hatchery demolition (6-0). - Adopted Ordinance O-2026-003 for annexation of property at Blue Lakes Blvd S and Orchard Drive (6-0). - Adjourned to executive session at 5:44 PM to discuss pending litigation under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(f) (6-0). The regular meeting concluded at 6:15 PM.

The Twin Falls City Council met on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 203 Main Ave E, Twin Falls, ID. Mayor Jason Brown presided with a quorum of all seven members: Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins and Council Members Ruth Pierce, Christopher Reid, Nathan Murray, Cherie Vollmer, and Grayson Stone, who attended by phone. The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, awarded an airport well-drilling project, approved a school district fee waiver, heard three public comments, and voted unanimously to enter executive session. The regular meeting moved into executive session at 5:22 PM and the meeting ended at 5:50 PM. Consent Calendar - Motion by Council Member Vollmer, seconded by Council Member Pierce, to approve the February 2, 2026 minutes; accounts payable for January 22–February 4, 2026; special event permits for the Bunny Brunch and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes; findings of facts and conclusions of law for PZ25-0111 Cook's Corner annexation/zoning development agreement; and declaring city equipment surplus for online auction sale. Passed 7-0. Items of Consideration - Magic Valley Regional Airport Well Drilling Project: Assistant City Engineer Lee Glaesemann requested awarding the project to Hiddleston and Sons, Inc. for $284,525.75. He explained the airport water system facility plan identified water source redundancy and PFAS contamination as two issues. The city received a $2.5 million Drinking Water Emerging Contaminants grant from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. Bids were opened on January 23, 2026, with one bid received from Hiddleston and Sons. Council Member Murray asked whether there is a guarantee that the second well would not contain PFAS. Glaesemann responded there is no guarantee; if the new well tests free of PFAS, the city may drill a second well, but if contamination is found, granular activated carbon filtration could be added. Council Member Reid moved approval, seconded by Council Member Pierce. Passed 7-0. - I.B. Perrine Elementary HVAC remodel/upgrade fee waiver: Building Official Matthew Long, joined by Dr. Brady Dickinson of the Twin Falls School District, requested a fee waiver for Permit 25-3965 at 452 Caswell Ave W. The project has a total valuation of $5.6 million; permit fees totaled $29,048.25, with a 10% building department holdback of $2,904, making the waiver request $26,143.42. Long emphasized that waiving fees does not reduce required plan reviews or inspections. Dickinson said the project uses state facility upgrade funds for outdated HVAC systems, following Phase 1 projects at Morningside, Harrison, and Lincoln, with Phase 2 now including Perrine and later Robert Stewart and Bickel. Council Member Pierce moved approval, seconded by Council Member Vollmer. Passed 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls resident, expressed appreciation for the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Department and Arts on Tour for accommodating her with a ticket to the Tango After Dark production in January. She praised the performance by Argentinian composer German Cornejo and thanked the community for supporting the Latino group from Argentina. - Brad Archibald raised concerns about electric bicycles and electric scooters being classified as pedestrians while traveling 20–30 miles per hour on sidewalks and in bike lanes. He reported three recent near-misses and said police told him they would address the problem when it happens. He also said a proposal he heard about was denied because the city lacked money, and he urged the city to regulate and enforce e-bike and e-scooter rules. Mayor Brown acknowledged the city has been discussing the issue and suggested he speak with Police Chief Hicks after the meeting. - Theran Kolp, a three-year resident, made graphic allegations involving content he said he watched on an app related to the Epstein files and argued that the Second Amendment protects against tyrannical government. Mayor Brown stopped him after his two-minute limit, stating the Epstein files are not something city government can address. The speaker briefly continued and was told his time had expired. Executive Session - Council Member Pierce moved, seconded by Council Member Reid, to convene into executive session under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(b) and (f) to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a public officer, employee, staff member, individual agent, or public-school student, and to communicate with legal counsel about legal ramifications and options for pending or imminent litigation. The motion passed 7-0, and the council entered executive session at 5:22 PM. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar approved 7-0. - Awarded the Magic Valley Regional Airport Well Drilling Project to Hiddleston and Sons, Inc. for $284,525.75; motion passed 7-0. - Approved the fee waiver for I.B. Perrine Elementary HVAC remodel/upgrade Permit 25-3965 in the amount of $26,143.42; motion passed 7-0. - Approved the executive session motion 7-0. No further open-session action was taken after the executive session, and the meeting ended at 5:50 PM.

Mayor Jason Brown called the Twin Falls City Council meeting to order at 5:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026, in City Council Chambers at 203 Main Ave E, Twin Falls, ID. Council members present were Mayor Brown, Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins, and Council Members Ruth Pierce, Nathan Murray, Cherie Vollmer, and Grayson Stone, with Stone participating by phone. Council Member Christopher Reid was absent. The meeting included an invocation by Pastor Bruce Carlson of Cornerstone Baptist Church, a Turner Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation, recognition of four new firefighters, unanimous approval of consent and action items, public comment, and advisory board announcements. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM. Proclamations and Recognition - Mayor Brown proclaimed February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. The proclamation noted that Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable chromosomal disorder affecting 1 in 2,500 live female births. A representative of the Macklin Danielle Besh Foundation spoke about year-round awareness efforts and upcoming events, including a bake sale and silent auction at the police department on February 10 and 12, and a 5K run/walk in August for World Turner Syndrome Day. - Fire Chief Mitchell Brooks introduced the Twin Falls Fire Department's newest firefighters: Grady Heil, McKay Poulsen, Conor Kellogg, and Jacob Hiersekorn. They completed a 12-week Fire Recruit Academy. Chief Brooks noted the department was budgeted for three additional firefighters but overhired by one because of an impending retirement. The academy also included two members from Rock Creek Fire and one from Hagerman Fire. Mayor Brown administered the firefighter oath and badge pinning ceremony. Consent Calendar - Council Member Hawkins moved and Council Member Pierce seconded approval of the consent calendar as presented. The roll call vote passed 6 to 0. - Approved items included: City Council minutes from January 26, 2026; January 28, 2026 travel requests; December 2025 Wells Fargo credit card summary; trust agreements for Two Creeks No. 1 and Two Creeks No. 2 at the Preserve subdivision; improvement agreements for Two Creeks No. 2 and South Canyon Farms RV Park public infrastructure; and acceptance of public right-of-way. Discussion Items - Parks and Recreation funding: Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Davis requested approval to allocate $300,000 from Shoshone Falls/Dierkes Lake cash reserves for reimbursable site improvements associated with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Council Member Murray asked for clarification. The motion passed 6 to 0. - Cellular antenna lease: Deputy City Manager Mitch Humble requested approval of a license agreement with New Cingular Wireless for a cellular antenna lease on the City-owned antenna tower at 929 Washington Street South. The motion passed 6 to 0. - Real property sale and revenue allocation: Deputy City Manager Humble requested approval of the final sale of real property at 929 Washington Street South to Wireless Edge Consultants. Council members discussed allocating the $730,000 in unanticipated revenue from the sale. Council Member Pierce spoke in favor of using the funds for a dog park and potentially park lights; Council Member Vollmer seconded the dog park idea, and Council Member Hawkins agreed. City Manager Travis Rothweiler said staff would gather bids and bring them back for council consideration, using the sale proceeds to cover those costs. The sale and direction passed 6 to 0. Public Comments & Testimony - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls resident, expressed pride in the youth protest that took place on January 30, 2026, in Twin Falls, saying the young people took a stand for righteousness. - Rochelle, with Republic Services, was accompanied by Derek Cook and Bucksears. She encouraged the city to not only keep but expand its recycling program. She stated Republic Services has municipal contracts across Idaho, achieves 90 percent participation and 10 to 12 percent contamination in its programs, and sends Idaho plastics to its polymer center in Las Vegas to be recycled into food-grade pellets within 90 to 100 days. - Brad Meyer, a Twin Falls resident, expressed concern that there is no recreation center in Twin Falls despite the city's population of more than 50,000. Mayor Brown responded that Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Davis has been leading a recreation center effort for several years, and the committee is still looking for property. Advisory Board Reports and Announcements - Council Member Hawkins announced a Veterans Fair at the College of Southern Idaho on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. - Council Member Stone announced that the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce board election ballot had been released, and encouraged members to check their email and participate. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent calendar 6 to 0. - Approved the $300,000 Shoshone Falls/Dierkes Lake reserve allocation 6 to 0. - Approved the New Cingular Wireless license agreement 6 to 0. - Approved the final sale of 929 Washington Street South to Wireless Edge Consultants and directed that the $730,000 in unanticipated revenue be used toward a dog park and potentially park lights, with staff to gather bids and return to the council. - Swore in and recognized four new firefighters.

The Twin Falls City Council met on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jason Brown presided; a quorum was present. Council Member Cherie Vollmer was absent, and Council Member Grayson Stone participated remotely. The council unanimously approved the consent calendar and two infrastructure funding requests from city reserves. Consent Calendar - Council Member Reid moved, and Council Member Pierce seconded, to approve the consent calendar as presented. The roll call vote passed 6-0. - Approved items included: City Council minutes from January 20, 2026; Accounts Payable for January 15-21, 2026; January 21, 2026 travel requests; and special event permits for the Twin Falls Fireworks, the City of Twin Falls Recreation Track and Field Day, and the 100 Year Anniversary Tent Revival. Discussion Items - Wastewater Treatment Plant Airline Replacement: Environmental Manager Nathan Erickson requested $292,085 from wastewater reserve funds to replace the 16-inch main airline to aeration basins 1 and 2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing carbon steel line has repeatedly rusted and rotted due to heat and moisture from the blowers; this is the second time it has needed replacement. The recommended project would use stainless steel pipe installed above ground and includes a contract with Barnes Companies, Inc., $5,000 for engineering support, and a 15% contingency. Erickson reported that initial bids of $617,000 and $348,000 were rejected, and a second round of informal bidding produced bids of just over $358,000 and approximately $249,558; staff recommended the lower Barnes Companies bid. In response to Council Member Reid's question, Erickson said the stainless steel line should last much longer than the current pipe. - HMI Remediation Street and Stormwater Improvements: Assistant Public Works Director Erin Steel requested up to $921,500 from water reserves to pay for street and stormwater improvements for the HMI remediation project. Steel explained that a substantial water main leak in June 2018 led to an agreement with HMI to complete repairs, which include street/stormwater work plus later slope stabilization, retaining walls, and other pieces still under design. The street and stormwater portion is ready to go out to bid. Council Member Murray asked whether this fully satisfied the remediation; Steel replied that it satisfies only a portion and she would return with additional requests. Key Outcomes - Approved the use of wastewater reserve funds for the airline replacement, not to exceed $292,085 (motion by Pierce, second by Reid; passed 6-0). - Approved the use of up to $921,500 of water reserves for HMI street and stormwater improvements (motion by Reid, second by Pierce; passed 6-0). Note: although the agenda and staff request referred to "water reserves," the motion as read aloud by the Mayor referred to "wastewater reserves." - No public input was offered, and no advisory board reports were given. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 PM.

The Twin Falls City Council convened on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins presided, with Council Members Ruth Pierce, Christopher Reid, Nathan Murray, and Cherie Vollmer present. Mayor Jason Brown and Council Member Grayson Stone were absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. The council unanimously approved a consent calendar, contract amendments for a police evidence storage facility, an alley vacation ordinance, and a 40-acre annexation with a zoning development agreement. Consent Calendar - Council unanimously approved the consent calendar (5-0). Items included the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes, accounts payable for January 8-14, 2026, an alcohol license for Tacos El Paisa LLC, January 14, 2026 travel requests, and the November 2025 Wells Fargo credit card summary. Public Comments & Testimony - Maria Hernandez, a Twin Falls native, spoke during General Public Input, honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and reflecting on themes of civil unrest from King's "audacity to believe" speech. Discussion Items - Police Evidence Storage Facility Contract Amendments: Assistant to the City Manager Mandi Thompson requested approval for two amendments with Cole Architecture. The first amendment ($18,600) is for schematic design of potential future phases, including a training component and full evidence relocation to the site to allow for female locker room expansion in the operations building. The second amendment ($246,905) covers the remaining design and engineering phases for the long-term evidence storage facility. Total budget impact is $265,505, funded in the current fiscal year. Council approved the request 5-0. - Ordinance O-2026-001 – Vacation of Alley (Ritchey Subdivision Annex): Senior City Planner William Klaver presented the formal adoption of the ordinance vacating an alley that served no through-traffic purpose. The council dispensed with the standard reading rules and adopted the ordinance on third and final reading by title only. Approved 5-0. Public Hearing – Annexation & Zoning Development Agreement (PZ25-0111) - Proposal: Justin Scheel (JUB Engineers), representing CA Development Group LLC, a local custom home builder, requested the annexation of 40 acres at the southwest corner of Blue Lakes Boulevard South and Orchard Drive. The proposal zones approximately 35 acres as TN2 (residential) for an estimated 120 homes, and 5.75 acres as a Community Market District through a Zoning Development Agreement (ZDA). The ZDA requests a gas station by right, a storage facility with limited hours of operation (7 AM to 9 PM), and a reduced rear setback from 15 ft to 10 ft. - Staff Position: Senior Planner Klaver stated staff found no negative detrimental impacts with the recommendation that the applicant dedicate right-of-way and rebuild adjacent road frontages (Blue Lakes Boulevard South and Orchard Drive) to city standards. - Council Deliberation: Council Member Pierce expressed support for new growth in the south part of town. Council Member Murray sought and received assurances from staff that existing landscaping and buffering ordinances would provide an appropriate aesthetic adjacent to the residential community. Council Member Reid noted initial hesitation about the request but stated he was supportive after hearing the applicant's presentation. Council Member Vollmer sought confirmation that the roadway adjacent to the storage unit lot was intended to extend into the future subdivision, which staff confirmed. - Public Hearing: The public hearing was opened at 5:38 PM and closed at 5:39 PM with no testimony from the public. - Outcome: Council unanimously approved the annexation and ZDA (5-0). Advisory Board Reports & Announcements - Vice Mayor Hawkins announced a Veterans Resource Fair on February 18th at the College of Southern Idaho (9 AM to 4 PM) and Veterans Appreciation Day on July 2nd. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Approved (5-0). - Police Facility Contracts: Approved two contract amendments totaling $265,505 (5-0). - Alley Vacation Ordinance: Adopted O-2026-001 (5-0). - Annexation & Zoning Development Agreement: Approved (5-0) for 40 acres, contingent on right-of-way dedication and road improvements.