Twin Falls County, ID

Urban Renewal Agency

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will vote on several action items, including approving findings for a zoning district change and an annexation. The council will also authorize spending from street fund reserves for intersection design and use park impact fee reserves for landscaping at Canyon Trail Junction. Additionally, the council will consider appointing a member to the Airport Advisory Board and approving an alcohol license.

• Authorize $234,048.99 from Street Fund Reserves for Washington St and Filer Avenue Intersection design
• Use $79,700 in park impact fee cash reserves for Canyon Trail Junction landscaping and amenities
• Approve Findings of Facts for Zoning District Change PZ26-0057 and Annexation PZ26-0069
• Approve Alcohol License for Lucky Fins Twin Falls, LLC
• Appoint Todd Rambur to the Airport Advisory Board

Public Art Commission

Airport Advisory Board

The Magic Valley Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the August 4th minutes and electing a new chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda also includes a budget update, recognition of a departing board member, and introduction of a new member. No major policy or spending decisions are listed.

• Approve August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of Board Chairperson
• Election of Board Vice-Chairperson
• Budget update by Airport Manager Matt Barnes
• Recognition of Jim O'Donnell and introduction of new board member

Planning and Zoning Commission

General

The Twin Falls Rural Fire Protection District will hold a public budget hearing on Sept. 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Fire Station One. The proposed 2026-2027 budget totals $1,066,710, funded by county property tax ($916,450) and other revenue ($150,260). The hearing is open to any interested parties.

• Proposed budget total: $1,066,710
• County property tax revenue: $916,450
• Contract services: $664,894
• Future equipment purchases: $330,662
• Public hearing at Fire Station One, 345 Second Ave E, Twin Falls

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

City Council

Historic Preservation Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

Health Plan Trustee

Urban Renewal Agency

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Historic Preservation Committee

Public Art Commission

Airport Advisory Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Urban Renewal Agency

City Council

Health Plan Trustee

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Historic Preservation Committee

City Council

Public Art Commission

Airport Advisory Board

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

Urban Renewal Agency

Planning and Zoning Commission

Health Plan Trustee

City Council

City Council

Public Art Commission

Airport Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Committee

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Health Plan Trustee

Urban Renewal Agency

City Council

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Urban Renewal Agency

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Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting of the Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and public hearing rules, with no substantive items for discussion or decision. Residents should note the meeting will not take place as originally scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• No items of consideration listed
• No public hearings scheduled

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider several action items, including a $900,000 change order for South Well #5, a $1.3 million contract award for airport terminal access improvements, and two public hearings on the FY 2027 budget and use of forgone revenue. The agenda also includes consent items, special event permits, and a PUD amendment for a health/fitness facility.

• Authorize $900,000 for South Well #5 change order (Pheasant PRV)
• Award $1,306,787 contract to Knife River Corporation for Terminal Access Improvement
• Public hearing on $342,816 forgone revenue for FY 2027 operations
• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 city budget
• PUD amendment for health/fitness facility at 1341 Park View Dr.

Health Plan Trustee

The Twin Falls County Health Plan Trustee Board is meeting to approve several action items, including a $4,456.38 first payment to Optum for Organ Transplant Carveout coverage, the selection of a chair and vice chair, and setting a minimum reserve level. The board will also review current financial statements and expenses. The agenda includes consent calendar approval of minutes from the July 24, 2026 meeting.

• Approve $4,456.38 first payment to Optum for Organ Transplant Carveout coverage
• Select Chair and Vice Chair of the Trustee Board
• Set minimum reserve level for the Health Plan Trust
• Review current financial statements and financial condition
• Approve minutes from July 24, 2026 meeting

General

The Twin Falls Rural Fire Protection District is holding a budget planning workshop to prepare its 2025-2026 budget. The session includes a presentation by City CFO Breanna Howard on the budgeting formula for the district's contract with the City for provided services, followed by a commissioner work session. Public comment is allowed at the end.

• Presentation by Breanna Howard, CFO of the City, on the budgeting formula for the city services contract
• Commissioner break-out session to draft the 2025-2026 budget
• Two-minute public comment period for visitors at the end of the workshop

Urban Renewal Agency

The Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2027 budget, and will review a draft amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for Revenue Allocation Area #4-3. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and accounts payable. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM at City Hall.

• Public hearing for proposed FY2027 budget
• Resolution No. 2026-02 adopting FY2027 budget
• Draft Second Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for Revenue Allocation Area #4-3
• Approve July 2026 financial reports
• Approve August 2026 accounts payable

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider approving $5,085,917.42 in fund reserves to complete twelve projects in fiscal year 2026, and will review the FY 2027 budget recap. The council will also vote on a $140,000 contract with Jacobs Engineering for Rock Creek Watershed Restoration, and decide whether to enter negotiations for two park construction projects. Two public hearings are scheduled: a zoning change for 451 Russet St. and an annexation for 857 Hankins Road North. The agenda also includes several special event permits and an executive session for legal matters.

• Approve $5,085,917.42 from various fund reserves to finish 12 projects in FY 2026
• Contract with Jacobs Engineering for $140,000 for Rock Creek Watershed Restoration
• Negotiate CM/GC services for park at Elizabeth Blvd and Hankins Road
• Negotiate CM/GC services for Baxter's Park renovation
• Public hearing: zoning change to TN-3 at 451 Russet St.; annexation of 2.42 acres at 857 Hankins Road North

The Twin Falls City Council approved using $5,085,917.42 in fund reserves to complete twelve fiscal year 2026 projects, and approved a $140,000 contract with Jacobs Engineering for watershed restoration support. The council also approved negotiations for park construction management services and a rezoning at 451 Russet St. An annexation request for 857 Hankins Road North was approved with Community Market zoning after a prior motion for Town Neighborhood zoning failed.

• Approved $5,085,917.42 in fund reserves for 12 FY2026 projects (6-0)
• Approved $140,000 Jacobs Engineering contract for Rock Creek Watershed Restoration (6-0)
• Approved negotiations with Suburban Construction Management for park at Elizabeth Blvd & Hankins Rd (6-0)
• Approved negotiations with Guho Corp. for Baxter's Park renovation (5-1)
• Approved rezoning at 451 Russet St. from CC to TN-3 (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 2.42 acres at 857 Hankins Rd N with Community Market zoning (3-2, Hawkins abstained)
• Denied annexation with Town Neighborhood zoning (2-3, Hawkins abstained)
• Approved consent calendar including 10 special event permits (6-0)

General

The City of Twin Falls is meeting with the executive board of the Twin Falls Fire Fighters Local 1556 to continue negotiations on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which expires on September 30, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at City Hall.

• Negotiation items for the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire Fighters Local 1556
• Agreement expiration date: September 30, 2026
• Meeting location: City Hall, 203 Main Avenue East, CH-303 Executive Room

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider removing an ash tree, and continue discussions on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan with focus on Evel Knievel trailhead, Dierkes Lake Park, and South Park. They will also receive an update on lifeguards at Dierkes Lake and discuss proposed Hydrowave and archery range projects at Auger Falls Heritage Park. The meeting includes public input and a department update.

• Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Request to remove one ash tree at 233 Walnut St
• Continue master plan discussion: Evel Knievel trailhead, Dierkes Lake Park, South Park
• Update on lifeguards at Dierkes Lake Park
• Discuss proposed Hydrowave project and archery range at Auger Falls Heritage Park

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed under Consent Calendar, Items of Consideration, or Public Hearings. The commission will likely handle routine business, but no concrete decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed on the agenda

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will consider approving routine consent items, including minutes, accounts payable, and travel requests. They will also review the FY 2027 budget with a focus on Council Capital, and vote on authorizing $91,284.34 from wastewater reserve funds for HVAC units at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda includes presentations for road master certificates, police officer swearing-in, and emergency communications certificates, followed by an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve $91,284.34 from wastewater reserve funds for HVAC units at WWTP Dewatering and Headworks #2 buildings
• Review FY 2027 Budget Recap with focus on Council Capital
• Swearing-in of three new police officers: Kyle Boas, Patrick Jones, Murad Salvarov
• Presentation of road master certificates and emergency communications certificates
• Executive session for personnel evaluation and legal consultation

General

This is a press conference meeting to update the public on the Canyon Park West shooting incident. No decisions or legislative actions are scheduled.

• Press conference on Canyon Park West shooting incident update

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The commission will handle quorum, conflict declarations, consent calendar, items of consideration, public hearings, and upcoming meetings, but no specific applications, rezonings, or contracts are detailed in the agenda text.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Council Chambers, 203 Main Ave East, Twin Falls, ID

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will hold a special meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will also consider the creation of a donation subcommittee and receive updates on legal advice regarding sign codes and liability waivers.

• Election of Chair Person and Vice Chairperson
• Proposal to create a donation subcommittee
• Update on America 250 Bisbee photo display
• Legal advice review on Sign Code (Title 10, Chapter 10) and liability waivers
• Ordinance Revision Subcommittee report

Airport Advisory Board

The Magic Valley Airport Advisory Board will receive status updates on airport operations and the AIP project. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of June 2, 2026, meeting minutes
• Airport updates presentation by Airport Manager Matt Barnes
• Allen and Co. activity report by Jared Vanderkooi
• AIP Project Update by Kent Atkin of J-U-B Engineers

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the preliminary budget for FY 2026-2027. Members will also decide on a construction price for the Twin Falls Animal Shelter and propose changes to the city's master fee schedule.

• Preliminary Budget adoption for FY 2026-2027
• GMP of $2,036,926 for the Twin Falls Animal Shelter expansion
• Resolution R-2026-004 proposing new and increased fees in the Master Fee Schedule
• Land dedication from Westpark Properties LLC
• Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for South Ridge Subdivision (PZ26-0091 FPLAT)

The Twin Falls City Council approved the preliminary FY2026-2027 budget, a $2,036,926 guaranteed maximum price for the animal shelter expansion, and a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule. It also confirmed new Public Art Commission appointments and waived a term limit for one member. All votes were 6-0. The meeting included public comments on various topics, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted preliminary FY2026-2027 budget (6-0)
• Approved $2,036,926 GMP for animal shelter expansion (6-0)
• Approved resolution R-2026-004 updating Master Fee Schedule (6-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Hannah Arthur, Cheyenne Lobato, Chris Newbry to Public Art Commission (6-0)
• Waived two-term limit and reappointed Melissa Crane to Public Art Commission (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, accounts payable, travel requests, credit card summary, land dedication, and findings for South Ridge Subdivision (6-0)

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider requests for exterior modifications to three properties. The body will decide on approvals for windows, doors, and signage to ensure they meet historic standards.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior windows and doors at 250 Main Avenue North (PZ26-0087)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new signs at 147 Main Ave E (PZ26-0095)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new signage at 146 2nd Avenue South (PZ26-0097)

General

The Twin Falls City Council is holding a press conference to provide an update on a shooting incident at Canyon Park West. No other business is on the agenda.

• Update on Canyon Park West shooting incident

Building Advisory Board

The Twin Falls Building Advisory Board will meet to approve the July 23, 2025 minutes and receive a presentation on the State of the Building Safety Department for 2026. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• ACTION ITEM: Approve July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• PRESENTATION: State of the Building Safety Department for 2026

General

The Twin Falls City Council will convene a routine meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The session includes standard procedural items such as the call to order, public input, and an executive session, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

General

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two land-use requests. The body will decide on a special use permit for an event center and provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a PUD amendment for a fitness facility.

• Special Use Permit for a Major Event Center with Outdoor Amplified Sound at 602 2nd Avenue South
• Planned Unit Development Amendment for River Hawk Plaza PUD to allow a Minor Health/Fitness Facility at 1341 Park View Dr.

City Council

The Twin Falls City Council will decide on funding for the animal shelter and review the recommended budget for FY 2026-2027. The body will also consider a final plat for a new subdivision.

• Authorization of up to $750,000 in reserves for the Twin Falls Animal Shelter expansion
• Final Plat for the South Ridge Subdivision (10 lots on +/- 3 acres)
• Presentation of the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of accounts payable for July 15–22, 2026

The Twin Falls City Council approved the use of up to $750,000 in reserves for the expansion of the Twin Falls Animal Shelter, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the final plat for the South Ridge Subdivision. A presentation on the City Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 2026-2027 was given, with public input on Flock Safety cameras, but no budget vote was taken. The council adjourned to executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved $750,000 in reserves for animal shelter expansion (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, accounts payable, and South Ridge Subdivision final plat (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for legal consultation (7-0)

Health Plan Trustee

The Health Plan Trustee Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and set funding levels for fiscal year 2027 based on an actuarial report. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM at 203 Main Ave E. in Twin Falls.

• Approve June 24, 2026 and July 15, 2026 minutes
• Set funding levels for FY 2027 based on actuarial report

General

The City of Twin Falls is meeting with the Executive Board of the Twin Falls Fire Fighters Local 1556. The body will discuss negotiation items for the Collective Bargaining Agreement that expires September 30, 2026.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with Fire Fighters Local 1556

City Council

The council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of recent minutes, accounts payable, several special event permits, and a land dedication from the Twin Falls School District. It will vote on an agreement to purchase a hazardous‑materials response vehicle using up to $324,000 of state grant funds. A presentation of the City Manager’s recommended FY 2026‑2027 budget will be given with an opportunity for citizen input. An executive‑session item will address acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency.

• Approve special event permits for St. Edward's Kermes Festival, Back to School Bash, Taproot Church Picnic, Magic Valley Kid Market, and Summer Reading Finale
• Accept land dedication from Twin Falls School District
• Sign agreement to purchase hazardous‑materials vehicle up to $324,000 with state grant funds
• Presentation of City Manager’s recommended FY 2026‑2027 budget and citizen input
• Executive session to discuss acquiring interest in real property

The City Council approved the purchase of a hazardous materials vehicle using state grant funds. Council members also reviewed the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026-2027 regarding focus areas 4, 5, and 6. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property.

• Approved agreement with Rush Truck Center of Idaho, Inc. for hazardous materials vehicle up to $324,000 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including July 13 minutes and accounts payable July 8–15 (7-0)
• Approved Special Event Permits for St. Edward's Kermes, Back to School Bash, Taproot Church Picnic, Magic Valley Kid Market, and Summer Reading Finale (7-0)
• Accepted land dedication from the Twin Falls School District (7-0)
• Approved adjournment to Executive Session to acquire interest in real property (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to elect officers for the 2026-2027 term and discuss the preliminary FY2027 budget. The body will also consider changes to the Development Assistance Participation Program regarding impact fees.

• Adoption of preliminary FY2027 budget with expenditures of $6,820,191
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for July 2026 - June 2027
• Proposed change to Development Assistance Participation Program related to impact fees
• Approval of June 15, 2026, minutes and June/July 2026 financial reports

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a preliminary FY2027 budget with $6,820,191 in expenditures and scheduled a public hearing for August 17, 2026. The board also elected officers for the upcoming year, approved a change to the Development Assistance Participation Program related to impact fees, and approved the consent calendar items. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present.

• Approved the June 15, 2026 minutes, June 2026 financial reports, and July 2026 accounts payable (6-0).
• Elected Dave McAlindin as Chair and Eric Smallwood as Vice Chair for July 2026-June 2027 (6-0).
• Elected Andy Hohwieler as Secretary for July 2026-June 2027 (4-2).
• Adopted the preliminary FY2027 budget with expenditures of $6,820,191 and scheduled a public hearing for August 17, 2026 (6-0).
• Approved a change to the Development Assistance Participation Program related to impact fees (6-0).

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will meet to consider a request to amend a funding resolution and discuss the America 250 Art Display. The body will also review legal advice regarding sign codes and donor recognition.

• Request to amend resolution for funding
• America 250 Art Display update and liability waiver discussion
• Legal advice on Sign Code (Title 10, Chapter 10)
• Proposal to create a donation subcommittee
• July Art Proposal Update

The Public Art Commission approved minutes from April and June with amendments, and agreed to hold the August meeting earlier on August 4 at 11:30 a.m. to avoid conflict with an unveiling event. They discussed amending the public art funding resolution, forming a subcommittee for that, and tabled several items including liability waiver and donation subcommittee. No public input was given.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes with amendment (6-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes with edits (6-0)
• Agreed to hold August 4, 2026 meeting at 11:30 a.m.
• Tabled liability waiver discussion until next month
• Tabled legal advice follow-up (sponsorship, social media, sign code)
• Tabled donation subcommittee creation
• Tabled subcommittee updates

Health Plan Trustee

The board will review and approve contracts for the 2027 HPT plan year, including the Stop Loss Carrier and Third Party Administrator (TPA). Members will also discuss employee benefit parameters and the handling of Select Health administrative fees and pharmacy credits.

• Approval of Stop Loss Carrier contract for 2027 HPT plan year
• Selection and confirmation of TPA contract for 2027 benefit plan year
• Discussion on Select Health Administrative Fees and Pharmacy Credits
• Preliminary discussion on long-term plan for new employee benefit parameters
• Review of current Health Plan Trust expenses

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on two preliminary plats and hold public hearings on a zoning district change, an annexation zoning recommendation, and two special use permits. Action items include a request to rezone 451 Russet St. from Central City to Town Neighborhood-3, and a recommendation for zoning on a proposed Boy Scouts annexation at 857 Hankins Road North. One public hearing for outdoor amplified sound at 602 2nd Ave South has been rescheduled to July 28.

• Preliminary Plat for Cook's Corner Subdivision: 3 lots on 39 acres at 3683 N 3000 E.
• Preliminary Plat for Kemp Subdivision: 8 lots on 4 acres at 2500 Block of Stadium Blvd.
• Public hearing: Zoning District Change from Central City (CC) to Town Neighborhood-3 (TN-3) at 451 Russet St. (PZ26-0057).
• Public hearing: Recommendation on appropriate zoning for proposed annexation of 2.42 acres at 857 Hankins Road North for Boy Scouts (PZ26-0069).
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for storage yard (impound yard) at 1560 Eldridge Ave for Prime Towing and Recovery (PZ26-0074).

The Commission approved preliminary plats for Cook's Corner and Kemp subdivisions, as well as a special use permit for a vehicle impound facility. It also recommended a zoning change for a Russet Street property and a specific zoning designation for a Boy Scouts of America annexation.

• Approved preliminary plat for Cook's Corner Subdivision (3 lots on 39+/- acres) (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Kemp Subdivision (8 lots on 4+/- acres) with added condition for side-entry garages on lots 3 & 4 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for zoning change from Central City (CC) to Town Neighborhood-3 (TN-3) at 451 Russet St. (4-0)
• Recommended TN-1 zone with Professional Office Overlay to City Council for annexation of 2.42 acres at 857 Hankins Road North (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for a Storage Yard (Impound Yard) at 1560 Eldridge Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving minutes from June, elect officers, and continue discussions on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan with a focus on Morning Sun Park, Kenny Poe Park, and Pheasant Meadows property. They will also discuss lifeguards at Dierkes Lake Park and proposed projects at Auger Falls Heritage Park, including a Hydrowave and an archery range.

• Select commission chair and vice chair
• Continue master plan discussion with focus on Morning Sun Park, Kenny Poe Park, and Pheasant Meadows property
• Discuss lifeguards at Dierkes Lake Park
• Continue discussion of proposed Hydrowave at Auger Falls Heritage Park
• Continue discussion of proposed archery range at Auger Falls Heritage Park

The Commission re-elected Michael Metcalf as Chairperson and Christiana Sipe-Pauley as Vice Chairperson. They discussed park priorities, generally supporting development of Pheasant Meadows as a natural trail system with limited amenities, and agreed to review additional parks (Evel Knievel, Dierkes Lake, South Park) at future meetings. No formal action was taken on lifeguards at Dierkes Lake, the Hydrowave project, or the archery range.

• Re-elected Michael Metcalf as Chairperson (5-1)
• Re-elected Christiana Sipe-Pauley as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 9, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Generally supported developing Pheasant Meadows as a natural trail system with limited neighborhood park amenities
• Agreed to review Evel Knievel Park, Dierkes Lake Park, and South Park for future priority discussion