Remarks by John Overton
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“With that comment, I move that we close the public hearing.”
“We have to modify the executive session item 12 to read the following. Executive session for Idaho code 74206 subsection 1F to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation or controversies not yet being litigated. but eminently likely to be litigated, and 1J, to consider labor contract matters authorized under section 74-206A, subsection 1A and 1B of Idaho Code. And with that change in language to item 12, we approve the agenda. Second. Second.”
“No changes to tonight's consent agenda move that we approve the consent agenda for the mayor to sign a clerk to test.”
“Not so much a question as a comment to the rest of council. Curtis did reach out to me and we discussed this a few weeks ago. I thought it was a good enough idea as a win-win all the way around for having this fence put up. It was good to bring forward and it was a good idea to have MDC be part of this. I think that's a great opportunity. I just want to make one comment because you're going to have to hear some of my historical knowledge that's totally worthless, but you're going to hear it anyway. ITD owned the right-of-way on Franklin Road, and I know that because back in the day, there…”
“Just a quick comment. So the average golfers go out and we seem to get really good feedback. But I've gotten feedback now from three different organizers of tournaments that have run out at the golf course. And I was impressed because if there was a time where you guys are pushed to the limit, it's when almost every single golf cart you have is rented out and you're pushing that course on every hole all day long. And the feedback has been tremendous. The quality of the course, the way it's run, how everything worked. I couldn't ask for more. It's amazing that we can do that and we're still a…”
“Move that we go into executive session for Idaho Code 74-206, subsection 1F, 1J, and 74-206A, 1A, and B. Seconded.”
“There is one change to tonight's agenda. We're going to vacate item four, the executive session. And with that, I move that we approve the rest of the agenda as published.”
“Bill, I know that you said that the north section is mostly conceptual, but the Williams pipeline runs right through that. Is the concept that we're looking at compliant with the requirements that Williams Pipeline has for what can be built on and around it?”
“Mr. Mayor. Councilman Noverson. Just a little follow-up on what Councilman Taylor said. Bill, did planning staff ever try to work with the applicants so that we could be in compliance with the STARS agreement and the comprehensive plan? A more balanced approach on both sides of the road so that it would work with both?”
“I'm glad you are here tonight. I've had concerns for quite a while about Meridian Road with ITD. My question is always the same. As Meridian grows, it's not just Meridian, but it's the boomtown of CUNA.”
“That is causing such a huge amount of traffic that's continually backing up farther and farther every single day trying to get to I-84. Every time I've asked for what's your vision, what's your plan, how are we going to fix Meridian Road when it approaches I-84 and deal with the backup on traffic, I've never gotten an answer. I don't think there's been a visionary plan for what we're going to see. And now we're going to have Costco out there and we're going to have all that growth around it. And now we're looking at this application. Is there anything new you can enlighten us with on Meridian…”
“Mr. Mayor, follow up. I don't think you can say the Overland bottleneck when there's days it's past victory.”
“So I'm talking about the fact that that bottleneck is going back sometimes over a mile back up and getting worse as we develop to the south.”
“Mr. Mayor, follow-up. I'd love to see that plan. Now, when you're talking about dual right-hand lane, dual left-hand, you're talking about Overland, or are you talking about...”
“Okay. What about I-84? Because I'm most concerned about most of that traffic that's coming in is waiting to get on I-84, and they can't get there. It's broken as it sits right now, and I don't hear anyone giving us a solution for how to fix that traffic issue as it gets worse.”
“Just got one quick one. Ethan, I understand the STARS agreement. I understand the improvements that'll happen on Highway 69. But I guess I'm not clear what improvements, if any, will happen on Amity Road between Hermitite and the intersection.”
“Mayor Mrakas, Mr tell us when ever since not too late i'd sure like to hear from a ch D if mindy still online.”
“Yes, Mindy, could you kind of just give us a rundown on ACHD's plans for the development and timelines on Amity Road, both to the east and to the west of where this development would take place?”
“So I'm gonna, I wanna be the counterpoint here tonight as we do this, but I'm concerned about this project and I'll tell you why I'm initially concerned. I feel like the STARS program and the money is driving this development, not us. We have a comprehensive plan. It's there for a reason. You can call it a guideline, but we update that because parts of our city change and we need to update that agreement. And as much as I'd like to see all those millions of dollars in improvements done to Meridian Road, in the end of the day, Meridian Road is still broken when you get to the interstate. None…”
“Mr. Mayor. Councilman Overton. I move that we go into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206, subsection 1A, B, and F. Second.”
“Mr. Mayor. Councilman Overton. There is one change to tonight's agenda. I move that we vacate item number eight, the executive session, and with that one change, I move that we approve the amended agenda.”
“we've all been listening to what's been going on tonight. Do you feel like you've learned how this process works to the point that given the opportunity to do it again in the future, you would do it much different?”
“Mr. Mayor, follow up. Well, I was learning along with you this evening on how this process works. I believe we have a fair process that we run at the city. I'm glad to hear it explained in the detail that we had it explained tonight, both by purchasing and by community development. And I hope this doesn't discourage you from putting in in the future as well. Next time put in every piece of information possible.”
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