Blackfoot meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Blackfoot boards weigh budget, new urban renewal district, street renaming

Blackfoot's City Council, Urban Renewal Agency, and Planning & Zoning Commission all met in the past two weeks, with agendas covering the 2027 budget, a new urban renewal district, and a street renaming. No minutes have been published for any of the meetings, so no decisions are confirmed.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 4 to consider the proposed 2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, which would set the city's budget for next year. The agenda also included several infrastructure items: a bid award for Well #14, an addendum to the Phase II Downtown Revitalization Project with Keller & Associates, and an amendment to the services contract with Keller for Well #14 construction. Council members also were scheduled to vote on adopting Amended Ordinance 11-9, Sections 2 and 3, regarding artificial turf regulations. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) met the same day, Aug. 4, to discuss forming a new urban renewal district on Yellowstone Highway. The agency also reviewed its August financial report and August payables, and considered approval of the July meeting minutes. No action was reported.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a work meeting Aug. 11 to discuss three items, with no final decisions scheduled. The commission reviewed a proposal to rename a segment of North York Drive (north of East Walker St.) to Bronco Way, citing emergency response clarity. It also reviewed proposed changes to setback measurement language and to common spaces regulations in the zoning code. The commission was scheduled to approve minutes from its July 28 meeting.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the city's published calendar. Residents can check the city's website for future agendas and minutes.

Blackfoot boards weigh budget, variances, and new urban renewal district

Blackfoot city boards met over the past two weeks to consider the fiscal year 2027 budget, property variances, a new urban renewal district, and several infrastructure contracts. No final decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are not available. The agendas indicate the items below were up for discussion or action.

City Council budget hearing

The City Council held a public hearing on July 28 on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda also included approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and a review of payables. No vote results or dollar amounts were listed.

Planning & Zoning variances and permits

The Planning & Zoning Commission met July 28 to hear two variance applications. One would increase the allowable square footage of a freestanding post sign and canopy sign for Circle K at 396 W Hwy 26, with the post sign proposed at about 110 square feet and the canopy sign at 1.29 square feet per linear foot. The other would adjust the rear lot line setback and minimum frontage at 598 Lincoln St. The commission also considered a finding of facts for a conditional use permit for a 19-unit multifamily complex at 1375 S Broadway St, and adoption of amended ordinances 11-9-12 (Definitions) and 11-9-13 (Landscaping Requirements) regarding artificial turf. Approval of the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

Urban renewal district discussion

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) met August 4 to discuss the formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway. The agency also reviewed the August financial report and payables, and considered approval of the July meeting minutes.

City Council appropriation and contracts

Also on August 4, the City Council reviewed the proposed 2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. The agenda included a bid award for Well #14, an addendum to the Phase II Downtown Revitalization Project with Keller & Associates, and an amendment for a services contract with Keller for Well #14 construction. The council also considered adoption of amended Ordinance 11-9 Sec 2 and 3 regarding artificial turf. No specific amounts or vote counts were provided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city’s official website or contact city offices for the latest schedule.

Transportation Commission recommends Senior Center parking changes; City Council and Planning & Zoning set hearings on budget, variances

The Transportation Commission voted July 22 to recommend changes to Senior Center parking to the City Council, the only formal action recorded among Blackfoot's recent government meetings. The commission also approved its May minutes and discussed street safety, bridge designs, and upcoming project bids, though no additional votes were taken on those topics.

Transportation Commission — July 22

The commission's recommendation on Senior Center parking now moves to the City Council for consideration. The source minutes do not specify the nature of the proposed parking changes. Commissioners also discussed street safety, bridge designs, and upcoming project bids, but those discussions did not result in recorded votes.

City Council — July 28 (agenda only)

The City Council scheduled a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda also included a consent agenda covering payables and approval of the July 7, 2026 minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 28 (agenda only)

The Planning & Zoning Commission set a public hearing on two variance applications:

• A variance to increase the allowable square footage of a freestanding post sign to approximately 110 sq ft and a canopy sign to 1.29 sq ft per linear foot for Circle K at 396 W Hwy 26 (RP1407510).
• A variance to adjust the rear lot line setback and minimum frontage at 598 Lincoln St (RP1063305).

The agenda also listed a consent item for a conditional use permit for a 19-unit multifamily apartment complex at 1375 S Broadway St (RP1301902), adoption of amended ordinances 11-9-2 (Definitions) and 11-9-3 (Landscaping Requirements) regarding artificial turf, and approval of the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4:

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) — The agency will discuss formation of a new district on Yellowstone Highway, review the August financial report and August payables, and approve July meeting minutes.

City Council — The council will review the proposed 2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a bid award for Well #14, an addendum to the Phase II Downtown Revitalization Project with Keller & Associates, and an amendment to the services contract with Keller for Well #14 construction. The council is also scheduled to discuss removing on-street parking on E Pacific St and vote on adoption of amended Ordinance 11-9, Sections 2 and 3, regarding artificial turf.

Blackfoot government roundup: 2027 budget, Yellowstone Highway district, and zoning changes on recent agendas

Blackfoot's City Council, Urban Renewal Agency, and Planning & Zoning Commission each met in the first two weeks of July, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions. What follows is drawn from the agendas; outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council — July 7

The council's agenda centered on the proposed tentative 2027 budget, which was listed for approval. Also on the agenda: purchase of real property at 441 Cedar St, adoption of a Business Registration ordinance and a Kratom ordinance, and the Honeybrook 3 Development Agreement.

Street name changes were also scheduled for consideration: Rich St to Founders St and "Little" Lawrence Lane to Chatfield Lane.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items passed, whether amendments were made, or how council members voted.

Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency — July 7

BURA's agenda included business related to formation of a new district along Yellowstone Highway. The agency was also scheduled to approve the July Financial Report, June Payables, and July Payables, plus approval of May minutes. A mayor's update was listed.

No outcome is confirmed for the district formation discussion or the financial approvals.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 14

The commission was scheduled to review proposed changes to the Medium Density Residential (MDR1) zone description and to setback measurement language. Staff planned to review proposed projects for Idaho Community Development Block Grant funds, including a downtown improvement project and an elevator modernization project at Sunset Manor. Changes to common-space requirements in subdivision applications were also listed.

Minutes are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which proposals advanced.

Coming up

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 28: A public hearing is scheduled on two variance applications. One would increase the allowable freestanding post sign to approximately 110 sq ft and the canopy sign to 1.29 sq ft per linear foot for Circle K at 396 W Hwy 26 (RP1407510). The other would adjust the rear lot line setback and minimum frontage at 598 Lincoln St (RP1063305).

The agenda also includes a consent item for a conditional use permit for a 19-unit multifamily apartment at 1375 S Broadway St (RP1301902), adoption of amended ordinances 11-9-2 (Definitions) and 11-9-3 (Landscaping Requirements) regarding artificial turf, and approval of the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes.

Blackfoot City Council to vote on 2027 budget; Urban Renewal Agency eyes new district

The past two weeks saw no decisions from the Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission, as its June 23 regular meeting was canceled. The upcoming week brings two significant meetings: the City Council will consider the proposed 2027 budget and several new ordinances, while the Urban Renewal Agency will weigh forming a new district on Yellowstone Highway.

City Council to weigh 2027 budget, new ordinances

The Blackfoot City Council will meet July 7 and is set to vote on the tentative 2027 budget, which outlines city spending and revenue projections for the next fiscal year. Approval of the budget will directly affect city services and residents' tax obligations.

The council also will consider:

• Purchasing real property at 441 Cedar St.
• Adopting business registration and kratom regulation ordinances.
• A development agreement for Honeybrook 3.
• Street name changes: Rich Street to Founders Street and “Little” Lawrence Lane to Chatfield Lane.

The meeting also will include updates from the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding fence regulations and traffic studies. All items are up for discussion and a vote; outcomes will not be known until after the meeting.

Urban Renewal Agency considers Yellowstone Highway district

The Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) will meet July 7 to decide on forming a new urban renewal district along Yellowstone Highway, a move that could guide development and infrastructure improvements in that corridor. The agency also will consider approving its June and July financial reports and payables, as well as minutes from May. A mayor’s update is also on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency** — July 7, time and location to be confirmed. Agenda includes formation of a new Yellowstone Highway district.
• **Blackfoot City Council** — July 7, time and location to be confirmed. Agenda includes vote on the 2027 budget, property purchase, and ordinances.