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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Brian Powell at 6:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance — Council Member Oswald
- Prayer—Council Member Fullmer
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: February 5 and 12, 2026 — Regular Meetings
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2026-004 FY25 Budget Opening
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 745 Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Amendment - (Jennifer Bellfield, Finance
Director)
2. Riviera Park Master Plan Amendment -(Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
3. Curlew Bend Development Agreement - (Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
City Officials Present:
Mayor Brian Powell
Councilmember Nolan Wheeler
Councilmember Kris Oswald
Councilmember Heidi Boyle
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
MINUTES
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Micah Austin
City Clerk Joanna Dahm
City Planner Cindy Donovan
City Engineer Morgan Stewart
City Officials Absent:
Council President Scott Wessel
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Brian Powell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Oswald led the pledge of
allegiance and Council Member Fullmer gave a prayer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: February 5 and 12, 2026 — Regular Meetings
It was moved by Council Member Boyle and seconded by Council Member Oswald to approve the
Consent Agenda
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, absent; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2026-004 FY25 Budget Opening
Opened at 6.09 pm
Closed at 6:19 pm
ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinance 745 Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Amendment - (Jennifer Bellfield, Finance
Director)
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council Member Oswald to dispense with
the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be
waived
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, absent; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council Member Wheeler to approve
Ordinance 745 Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Amendment
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, absent; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
2. Riviera Park Master Plan Amendment - (Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
Johnny Arbuckle 352 N 347 W Leighton UT -
Mr. Arbuckle addressed the Council to answer any questions. He stated in this amendment there
was a little cleanup done. We fixed the designation to show the grocery location. We expanded
the commercial area, to possibly include a future hotel. Vehicle Service is now part of the
multi -use zone. We are not designating specifically what businesses they are. We are just
showing potential uses. This way we are not bringing back amendments to the Council every
time we negotiate with a new tenant.
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Mayor Brian Powell asked Mr. Arbuckle to state what is unique about this development
compared to other developments in the area. Mr. Arbuckle stated the multi -use allowing
walkability to food, retail, medical and other necessary businesses. This is a smart development
with high density housing.
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council Member Hamberlin to approve the
Riviera Park Master Plan Amendment
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, absent; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
3. Curlew Bend Development Agreement - (Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
Ryan Webster 3525 Merlin Dr, Idaho Falls -
City Administrator Micah Austin spoke on behalf of Council President Scott Wessel, about his
concerns on the landscaping not being done, around the shell building. Mr. Webster stated yes
they want to do the landscaping however they don't want to put it in then have to tear it out if it
doesn't meet what the commercial tenant needs. Council Member Boyle asked how many units
they have done. Mr. Webster stated they need the amendment because they have twenty units
sold and they are bumping up against having the max of the fifteen units done. City Attorney
Scott Hall asked if the building will be owned by the developer or sold to the tenant. He is
concerned that a public library is tax exempt. It becomes a financial issue to the City to have a tax
exempt property inside a commercial area. Mr. Webster stated they are looking to lease in the
beginning with the option to purchase in the future.
Mayor Powell asked if the Public Library is looking to lease the whole building or a portion of the
building. Mr. Webster stated they would like 30,000 square feet. At this time the building is only
designed for 20,000 square feet (10,000 per floor). They are exploring options to possibly add a
basement.
It was moved by Council Member Boyle and seconded by Council Member Hamberlin to approve the
Curlew Bend Development Agreement
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, yes; Wessel, absent; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous
Council Member Oswald -Asked if we have an agenda for the joint meeting with the County
Commissioners. Mayor Powell asked the Council to send any suggestions for discussion items to
City Administrator Micah Austin. Council Member Oswald wants to talk about development in
the County, Council Member Boyle wants to talk about the Recreation District, Council Member
Fullmer wants to talk about G.I.F.T.
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Council Member Oswald asked about the 21st pathway getting plowed and asked if that was
done by the sweeper. City Planner Donovan stated no they are plowed. Council Member Oswald
stated there is now a snow drift across the pathway. Council Member Oswald asked about the
windows in Sage Pointe and if the windows are being addressed, City Administrator Austin stated
that yes the windows will be changed out to the correct size. Council Member Oswald also
stated there is an issue with people over at Zupas parking in the bike lanes.
Motion to adjourn by Council Member Hamberlin
ADJOURN at 7:06 pm
Brian Powell, Mayor
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