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On the agenda: Idaho Falls meeting — Flock Safety (Jul 27)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Idaho Falls, Idaho · Monday, July 27, 2026 — 2 months ago

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WhenMonday, July 27, 2026
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WhereIdaho Falls, Idaho
Money$1.9 million was at stake
On the record“Flock Safety”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Monday, July 27, 2026
City Council Chambers
680 Park Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
3:00 p.m.

City Clerk’s Office

The public is invited to attend in person or watch via the livestream at https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/429/Live-Stream. This meeting may be
cancelled or recessed to a later time in accordance with law. If you need communication aids or other physical accommodations to attend or access
this meeting, please contact Linda Lundquist, City Clerk, at (208) 612-8414 or Lisa Farris, ADA Coordinator, at (208) 612-8323 prior to the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Times listed in parentheses are only estimates.

Call to Order and Roll Call
CDS, Library

Presentation & Discussion: Proposal regarding the old Ferrell’s
Building and the Idaho Falls Public Library (45)
Action: Council Direction to Staff (or take other appropriate action)

City Council, Mayor

Discussion: Citywide updates, concerns, questions, reports (10)
Action: Council Direction to Staff (or take other appropriate action)

Legal

Discussion: Draft Ordinance for Certificate of Occupancy, Stop
Work Notices and Do Not Occupy Orders (15)
Action: Council Direction to Staff (or take other appropriate action)

Police

Discussion: Flock Safety Contract Amendments (15)
Action: Council Direction to Staff (or take other appropriate action)

Finance

Wrap Up: Budget (20)
Action: Council Direction to Staff (or take other appropriate action)

Mayor

Announcements, Events, Calendaring, Proclamations, Notes
and/or Minutes from Boards and Commissions (10)

Dated this 23rd day of July 2026
Linda Lundquist, City Clerk

P. O. Box 50220 - Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405 - (208) 612-8414 - www.idahofallsidaho.gov

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GOLF ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
3:30 P.M.
RECREATION CENTER
Members in Attendance: K. Kavran, P. Holm, K. Mitchell, C. Focazio, J. Potter, S. Priebe, F. Sica,
S. Thomsen, M. Spraktes, J. Graham, D. Stanfield, J. Landon, J. Freeman, B. Bugger, B. McGiff, K.
Dayley, L. Mollberg, T. Deane, S. Cline
Members Absent: C. Utley, S. Priebe
CALL TO ORDER
F. Sica called the meeting to order at 3:30pm.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
B. Bugger motioned to approve the November 19th minutes. T. Deane seconded the motion.
All in favor.
Vote on Golf Board Chairman
P. Holm called for nominations for golf chairman. No new nominations were made. J. Freeman
motioned to re-elect F. Sica as board chairman. L. Mollberg seconded the motion. All in favor.
MANAGER OF GOLF OPERATIONS – K. Kavran
K. Kavran reported the following:
• Review of the golf employee organization chart. All full-time staff members are back for
the season.
• K. Kavran reviewed the winter highlights. Patrons were able to golf on Christmas Day.
January was the only month of the year there was no golfing. The indoor simulator
rounds were way down due to the favorable outdoor weather conditions.
• Budget Review. As of the end of March 2026, the total revenue is approximately $1.9
million, which is an increase of $419,000 from last year. Subtracting season pass sales,
we have an increase of $225,000 from last year.
• Signs will be made and installed at the first tee of every hole on the golf courses that are
educational in nature for less experienced golfers.

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The major expenses for the fiscal year 2026 include: A new roof at Pinecrest, a redesign
of hole #2 at Pinecrest, and a new bathroom at Sage Lakes.
Wheeler Electric is the new range ball sponsor for 2026.
Tee Time Discussion. K. Kavran discussed the current software for booking tee times.
There have been some problems with the booking code and so it has been removed for
the time being. There was group discussion on tee time bookings and a new software
system that K. Kavran is considering.
City Resident Cards. K. Kavran explained why we offer city resident cards and how to
obtain one.
The golf associations are building their own websites, and those links will be accessible
from the golfif.com website.

ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Women’s Association – Kym Mitchell
K. Mitchell reported the following:
• K. Mitchell advised some of the ladies have been upset at losing a day of play for their
league, but they are adjusting.
• The league had a Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 28th with a great turnout.
• She will have all the league participation numbers in May.
• She handed out the league committee schedules to the golf pros.
Working Women’s Association – Chera Focazio (reported by Paulette, league Treasurer)
C. Focazio reported the following:
• The league’s opening social was held on April 28th with 63 members participating.
• The league starts May 5th and concludes August 11th. The end of season tournament
will take place August 22nd at Pinecrest.
• This season league play will be on Tuesdays only. She gave the stats on members added
and lost due to the change of the league playing one day a week versus two days a
week, as well as the numbers on league members resident status.
Men’s Association – James Potter
James Potter reported the following:
• The men’s league has 548 members. The league lost three board members who have
since been replaced.
• The men’s opener was April 18th, with 144 participants.
• New this season, they will have season long match play bracketed by handicap.
• League registration deadline has been extended to May 11th.

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They will have a Labor Day weekend tournament at all three courses.

Senior Association – S. Priebe (absent)
Junior Association – F. Sica
F. Sica reported the following:
• The Jr. Golf Program will have some changes this year. Instead of the league rotating
courses they will play at Sand Creek only. They will be able to play all three courses on
Family Day.
• This year they will offer two options, an Enhanced Program and the Traditional Program.
• Registration for these programs began last week. Participants can register and pay
directly on the website.
STAFF REPORTS
Pinecrest Pro – Sean Thomsen
S. Thomsen reported the following:
• The carpet in the Pinecrest clubhouse was replaced and new lighting installed.
• The bathroom flooded in the basement of the clubhouse, and they are still waiting on a
bid for the restoration.
• They have two new sponsors this year.
• Revenue review. Revenue is up on season pass sales, merchandise sales, daily green
fees, cart rentals, etc.
• The schedule is busy with many corporate events booked for summer while also keeping
weekends open for golfers.
Pinecrest Superintendent – M. Spraktes
M. Spraktes reported the following:
• The course lost trees during the March 14th windstorm. Volunteers from the Phoenix
Rising organization helped clean up the course following the storm.
• There was no fungus or turf damage from the winter this year.
• The #2 tee box has been moved along with the cart path to steer balls away from
residential housing. They also planted seven Swedish aspen trees to help direct the
play. The staff will also be planting five scrub oak trees and four frontier elm trees for
the same purpose.
• Course irrigation began at the end of March, first of April. The irrigation system is
performing to expectations.
• There are plans to renovate the cart path.
Sand Creek Pro – J. Graham

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J. Graham reported the following:
• The course is thirty percent up in revenue compared to this time last year.
• They already have had 1100 rounds played on the short course.
• Ninety percent of the inventory is in.
• They have two club fittings next month with Titleist and TaylorMade.
• The course has a daily waiting list for walk-ons.
Sand Creek Superintendent – D. Stanfield
D. Stanfield reported the following:
• The course wintered well and the turf is healthy.
• The staff has been doing a lot of tree work and work on extending a tee box.
• They have a master plan in the works for a new irrigation system. The current system is
in bad shape.
• The pond on #3 is being converted into a bunker.
• The new fairway units have arrived and are working great.
• The greens are looking good, and the staff works to reduce moss and patch disease.
The Sage Lakes Pro – K. Kavran
K. Kavran reported the following:
• With the help of his golf pro assistant Cory Payne, they completed winter clubhouse
projects including updating all the displays and cleaning out the back room and installing
shelving and slat wall.
• This is the first year ever that the clubhouse has too many job applicants. They are fully
staffed and ready for the season.
Sage Lakes Superintendent – J. Landon
J. Landon reported the following:
• Two pumps have gone out in the last two years.
• The ball shed has been re-skirted.
• There was some damage from winter play, but the turf is consistently repaired when
that happens.
• They are rebuilding a new large and elevated tee box on #6.
• Staff will be building a new lady’s tee box.
• J. Landon is making a consistent effort to keep the irrigation system and the controllers
re-paired and working properly as he is aware of the irrigation system issues that have
already plagued Pinecrest and Sand Creek.
• He has his same work crew back this season along with two new employees.

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The tees and fairways have all been fertilized.
He rebuilt the bride on #18.
The staff plans to redeck the bridge on #5, which is twenty-eight years old.
The course lost two trees in the March windstorm.
The lakes have been sealed due to drought and while they are empty, the staff will work
on the sink holes.

Meeting adjourned at 5:22 pm.
Next meeting will be held July 22, 2026
Recorded by:
Tracy Sessions, Administrative Assistant, Parks & Recreation

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WAR BONNET ROUND UP RODEO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Recreation Center
11:00 a.m.
Members in Attendance: K. Jones, K. Staten, B. Robertson, S. Woolstenhulme, B. Skinner, T.
Fonnesbeck, M. Warnke, H. Pettingill, J. Stephens, J. Moad, T. Smith, H. Egbert
Members not in Attendance: P. Holm, R. Buchan, R. Abreo, C. Price
Call to Order
K. Jones called the meeting to order at 11:03
Action Items
Approval of the June 25th minutes
• B. Skinner moved to approve the June 25th meeting minutes. T. Fonnesbeck seconded.
All in favor.
Vote on War Bonnet “Legend”
• K. Jones listed the candidates for the 2027 “Legends”. Following a vote by the committee,
Bobby Mariott was chosen.
Director Updates – P. Holm (absent)
Chair Report/Production – K. Jones
K. Jones reported the following:
• She reported on the influencers who promoted the rodeo last year and will be attending
this year’s event.
• Following committee discussion, it was decided to hold the Good, Bad, Ugly meeting on
August 20th.
Committee Reports
Tribal Relations – S. Woolstenhulme

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S. Woolstenhulme reported the following:
• All contracts are out to the tribe.
• The Springcreek Drummers have been confirmed.
• She asked about moving the timing of the Lord’s Prayer being recited by Frankie.
Military Affairs/American Legion – B. Skinner
B. Skinner reported the following:
• There will be no army personnel as part of the flag display segment, so they will have
volunteers from the crowd come into the arena to display the flag while “Proud to be an
American” plays in the background
• He has the flag sets for the flag girls for this segment.
• He has the veterans accounted for except for the two from the tribe.
Vice Chair/Hospitality/Sponsorship – K. Staten
K. Staten reported the following:
• She met with Amanda from Parks and confirmed the tent and meals are being handled.
• She confirmed shirts needed for B. Robertson’s crew.
• The Wrangler shirts are still on a truck and still need to arrive and be embroidered.
• The program is due on Monday, and reviews will start Tuesday July 7th.
• She asked K. Jones to promote the Wednesday night Kick-Off event on Facebook and
feature the carnival like aspects of the event.
• Rado/TV ads start two weeks before the rodeo.
• TJ Korkow’s parents will be attending this year.
Marketing/Advertising/Tickets – R. Buchan (absent)
Facilities & Grounds & Security – J. Stephens & J. Moad
J. Moad and J. Stephens reported the following:
• They haven’t been contacted yet about the window installation in the Crow’s Nest. K.
Staten will contact the installer.
• J. Stephens still needs a double-sided Parks and Rec flag ordered.
• K. Jones asked if they could install a privacy strip in the back where the cowboys get
dressed. J. Moad will handle.
Security – T. Smith
T. Smith reported the following:
• He asked if the committee would like a security vehicle in the front parking area of the
arena with lights flashing. The security company had suggested the idea. The committee
advised the flashing lights are inappropriate.
Communications/Public Information – H. Egbert
H. Egbert reported the following:
• She is finishing working on program updates and organizing Media Day.

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Youth Rodeo/Family Night – R. Abreo (absent)
Livestock Welfare – B. Robertson
B. Robertson reported the following:
• Confirmed what crew members he needs to bring for Wednesday’s Kick-Off event.
• Confirmed that hay and grain have been ordered.
• He requested a weekly schedule for his crew.
• Confirmed the break-a-way jackpot is Friday morning. He will need ten swag bags.
• He talked to J. Moad about scheduling an animal evacuation drill.
• He asked for the list of judges.
Finance – C. Price (absent)
Outreach – T. Fonnesbeck
T. Fonnesbeck reported on the following:
• He needs flags for the 4th. K. Staten will get them to him.
• He will be pulling Buddy the Dog in the parade.
• He’s still pulling together the Rodeo 101 program.
Observation Engineer – M. Warnke
No updates
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:58 pm.
Next Meeting to be held Thursday, July 9th.

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WAR BONNET ROUND UP RODEO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Recreation Center
11:00 a.m.
Members in Attendance: K. Jones, K. Staten, B. Robertson, S. Woolstenhulme, T. Fonnesbeck, H.
Pettingill, R. Buchan, R. Abreo J. Stephens. H. Egbert, C. McNeeley
Members not in Attendance: B. Skinner, M. Warnke, T. Smith, C. Price, P. Holm
Call to Order
K. Jones called the meeting to order at 11:03
Action Items
Approval of the July 2nd meeting minutes
• B. Robertson moved to approve the July 2 meeting minutes. T. Fonnesbeck seconded. All
in favor.
Director Updates – P. Holm (absent)
Chair Report/Production – K. Jones
K. Jones reported the following:
• She compiled a list of PRCA photographers who are interested in working the War Bonnet.
P. Holm had stated that due to all the pics in our digital files, we could skip hiring a
photographer this year. There was group discussion of reasons why or why not we should
hire one. K. Jones will follow up with the director.
• Wade Thornley has been confirmed.
• The “Legends” video is confirmed, and we will have it the week before the rodeo.
• K. Jones questioned some registration aspects of the Mutton Bustin event and how the
participants obtain tickets to enter the rodeo. There was committee discussion.

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Rodeo entries closed yesterday and we are full in all events with a huge slack for
Wednesday. There will be one more contestant entry day on July 24th.
K. Jones advised that J. Moad wanted thirty minutes during each rodeo to work the arena.
Committee members voiced their concerns on that long of a downtime and brainstormed
ideas to fill the time. J. Stephens will talk to J. Moad to see if the downtime can be
reduced.

Committee Reports
Tribal Relations – S. Woolstenhulme
S. Woolstenhulme reported the following:
• The contracts are out.
• James Tone confirmed that the tribal participants will be at Tuesday’s rehearsal.
• SallyAnn has gotten the contracts signed.
• She has figured out the logistics regarding parking and meals.
Military Affairs/American Legion – B. Skinner (absent)
Vice Chair/Hospitality/Sponsorship – K. Staten
K. Staten reported the following:
• She has obtained over $300,000 in cash sponsorships.
• She invited everyone out on July 24th to wash banners but was then advised by B. Abreo
that he has a crew who will wash them for us.
• The double-sided Parks & Rec flag has been ordered, and she will be going out to Sandy
Downs to make sure all the flags are accounted for.
Marketing/Advertising/Tickets – R. Buchan
R. Buchan reported the following:
• She gave the ticket sales for all three nights. Thursday sales are low, but this happens
every year at this time. The Coors Tent numbers are as follows: 15 on Thursday, 46 on
Friday, and 62 on Saturday.
• The CRC volunteers will be working at the rodeo scanning tickets, handling parking and
cleanup.
Facilities & Grounds & Security – J. Stephens
J. Stephens reported the following:
• No arena updates.
• J. Moad had an inquiry from the Madison High School band who have volunteered to have
our rodeo logo printed on 400 of their shirts if the rodeo pays for it. The committee felt
that there is little return for the investment.
• He was asked to obtain 100 feet of snow fence. He’ll get it ordered.
Security – T. Smith (absent)

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Communications/Public Information – H. Egbert
H. Egbert reported the following:
• There was a slight delay with the programs, but she should have them by week’s end.
• She’s been receiving a lot of inquiries from media and photographers about attending the
rodeo. She asked the committee for some guidance on how many media passes she
should distribute and if there should be a cut off. K. Staten advised she has enough and
to tell the rest we are full.
Youth Rodeo/Family Night – R. Abreo
R. Abreo reported the following:
• He has everything ordered for the youth rodeo including prizes, belt buckles, trophies,
games, etc.
• There are seventy-two contestants registered for Mutton Bustin on Wednesday night,
with only eleven spots available.
• He confirmed whether we were still doing chute doggin and steer riding. He was advised
those events are cancelled.
Livestock Welfare – B. Robertson
B. Robertson reported the following:
• The break-away jackpot will start at 8:30 am instead of 9:00 am.
• He asked where the vet’s trailer is parked. He suggested we make a reservation sign for
Dr. Moulton.
• He advised that he needs to be notified when Jason Clemen’s stock arrives.
• He reminded the committee that EMS needs to be there for slack and the break-away
jackpot.
Finance – C. Price (absent)
Outreach – T. Fonnesbeck
T. Fonnesbeck reported on the following:
• The parade went well and he’s received a lot of compliments on the War Bonnet’s entry.
• He is dialing in Rodeo 101.
• Most of his Mutton Bustin questions were answered earlier in the meeting.
Observation Engineer – M. Warnke (absent)
No updates
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 12:26 pm.
Next Meeting to be held Thursday, July 16th.

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I DA H O FA L L S D O WN T OWN D E V E LO PM E N T CO R P O R AT I O N

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
DRAFT – June 9, 2026

Date

June 9, 2026

Location

Idaho Falls Arts Council, Willard Arts Center, 498 A Street, Idaho Falls

Chair

Chip Langerak

July Agenda
Submitted

July 13, 2026 – Submitted to City Clerk

Time

Status

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

DRAFT

AT TE ND EE S
Chip Langerak – Chair
Brandi Newton – Treasurer
Matt Jacobesen—Vice Chair
Kevin Cutler—Immediate
Past Chair
Jill – Secretary
Kerry Hammon—Director

Lisa Farris – Grant Admin,
City of Idaho Falls

Ian Hurst – Summer Intern,
IFDDC

Caitlin Long – Planner II,
City of Idaho Falls

Cheryl Bailey—Summer
Intern, IFDDC

Terri Ireland – Merchant
Association

Also present: BID property
owners, downtown business
operators, and community
stakeholders

Jim Francis – City Council
President

1 . WE LCO ME & IN T R OD U CTI O NS

The meeting was called to order by Chair Chip Langerak.
Ian Hurst was introduced as the summer intern for the Idaho Falls Downtown Development
Corporation (IFDDC).
2 . REVI EW & A PPROVA L OF PR EVIO U S M IN UTE S

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The Board reviewed the meeting minutes from the previous session held on May 12, 2026.
▶ BOARD ACTION

Motion: Jill moved to accept and approve the May 12, 2026, meeting minutes as
presented.
Second: Lisa seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved unanimously; no opposition.
3. F I NA NC IA L RE PO RT

Treasurer Brandi Newton presented the financial report covering April 2026.
Key tactical discussion centered around reallocating capital to optimize operational cash
flow.
Fund Transfer: The Board reviewed the movement of funds from the Idaho Falls Historic
Downtown Foundation (including sponsorships) directly into the primary IFDDC checking
account to streamline current organizational expenditures.
▶ BOARD ACTION

Vote: Financial report reviewed and formally approved; no opposition.
4 . D I RE CTOR 'S REP ORT

Executive Director Kerry Hammon provided a strategic operational update spanning key
downtown modernization initiatives:
Business Improvement District (BID)

Reviewed the 2027 BID infrastructure mapping and upcoming property owner
assessments.
• Outlined multi-year renewal plans, explicit growth goals, and milestones.
• Launched the "Future of Downtown" stakeholder survey; marketing channels will
continue driving participation to optimize community feedback.
• Reviewed strategic planning sessions executed during January and February 2026.
Park IF (Parking Management)

Evaluated a usage report for capital parking assets, specifically highlighting Lots A,
B, and C.
• The City parking lot situated behind Chesbro’s is officially designated as "D Lot" to
ease public navigation and logistics.
Staff & Board Relationship Building

District Dialogue: The recent Wednesday session was canceled due to low
community attendance.

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Merchant Alignment: IFDDC staff are actively attending monthly Merchant
Association meetings to build tighter operational links.
• Intergovernmental Liaison: Director Hammon's recurring strategic alignment
sessions continue productively with City Councilmember Jim Francis, alongside
targeted synchronization with Chief of Staff Margaret Wimborne.
Communications Strategy

The Downtowner community newsletter frequency has been systematically
optimized to keep pace with staff workflow capacities.
Director Hammon continues 1-on-1 consultations with individual downtown property
and business owners.

5. PR OG RA M REP O RT & BE AUTI F ICAT IO N

The Board evaluated current visual impact programs, ongoing contracts, and upcoming
milestones:
Beautification Framework

Reviewed budget structures and an upcoming contract expiration.
• The Board initiated a proactive review of alternative 2028 operational configurations
to lower maintenance overhead while retaining strong aesthetic appeal.
Public Art

Received status updates regarding the custom Pet Murals project and current
Public Art Committee timelines.
Downtown Cleanliness

Received an update on seasonal maintenance.
The Board discussed launching regularly scheduled community cleanup actions,
actively partnering with downtown property owners, local stakeholder groups, and
volunteers.

6 . CO M M U NI TY EVE NT S R EVI EW & O UT LO O K

Director Hammon detailed an agile approach to event staging to match staffing levels and
maximize return on investment (ROI):

Resource Optimization: Strategic volunteer integration will serve as the primary
solution to mitigate near-term staffing shortages.
Portfolio Right-Sizing: Ladies' Shopping Days has been formally removed from the
annual lineup due to declining attendance, increasing structural costs, and low net
ROI. Continuous right-sizing metrics will govern future scheduling to match budget
capacities.
July Sidewalk Sale: Proposed by merchants; execution is pending final evaluation
of staff bandwidth.

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B Street Saturday Event: IFDDC presence remains subject to final capacity and
resource availability.

Upcoming Events Calendar
Event

Date

Time

Location

July Sidewalk Sale

July 2026
(TBD)

Pending

Downtown

B Street Saturday Event

Every
Saturday

MorningAfternoon

B Street

Back to School Downtown Disco

August 22,
2026

7:00 PM – 10:00
PM

Broadway
Plaza

A DAY OF ART-- IFAC Downtown
Street Party, Symphony at Freeman
Park, etc.

September 19,
2026

All Day

Downtown

Oktoberfest

September 26,
2026

4:00 PM – 8:00
PM

Park Avenue

Crawl--Ween

October 24,
2026

Starting 7:00 PM

Near Civitan
Plaza

Decorate Downtown (Window/Corridor
Prep)

November 13–
21, 2026

All Day

Downtown

Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday
Market

November 21,
2026

Trolley 3–5 PM;
Lighting 6:00 PM

Downtown

Shop Small Saturday & Seasonal
Trolley

November 29,
2026

TBD

Downtown

Seasonal Trolley Loops

Dec 5, 12, 19,
2026

1:00 PM – 3:00
PM

Civitan Plaza
(start/end)

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Find Santa's Puppy & Bad Santa Pub
Crawl

December 5,
2026

Details TBD

Downtown

7. MA R KE TI N G UPD ATE

Hyper-Local Infrastructure: Initiated a review to identify business fronts with active
interior TV screens suitable for cross-promoting IFDDC activities. Staff will
collaborate with the Merchant Association to map assets.

Cinema Branding: Finalized a targeted movie screen marketing contract with
the Center Twin Theater.

Corporate Sponsorships: Confirmed Sandhill Media as an official annual media
sponsor.

Youth Outreach: Partnering with Community Youth in Action (CYA) to codevelop age-appropriate event marketing aimed at teenagers, utilizing newly
launched platforms including TikTok.

Regional Marketing: Reviewing broader regional outreach opportunities, including
commercial reader board options for high-impact events (fee scale to be
determined).

Annual Reporting – State of Downtown: The event was held on June 2 at the
Auditorium on Broadway. While designed for robust property/business owner
planning, overall attendance was low despite expanded marketing reach.

8 . A D D I T I ONA L CO M M IT TE E & PA RTN E R UPD AT ES

Merchant Association Update
Presented by Terri Ireland.
Board Direction & Action
Presided over by Chair Chip Langerak, establishing clear near-term priorities for staff
guidance.
Community Grants
Program summaries for Community Development Block Grants, Facade Grants, and Sign
Grants presented jointly by Lisa Ferris and Director Hammon.
City of Idaho Falls Update
Briefing delivered by Caitlin Long, Planner II, ensuring alignment with municipal planning
frameworks.
Open Forum / Stakeholder Comments
An open floor was provided for BID property owners, downtown business operators, and
community stakeholders to share comments and questions.
▶ BOARD ACTION

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Chair Chip Langerak presided over the Board Direction & Action, establishing clear nearterm priorities for staff guidance.
ADJO U RN M EN T

Meeting adjourned. Minutes will be submitted to City Clerk following the July 2026 Board
meeting.

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