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City Council Meeting

March 9, 2026 · Idaho Falls, ID
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-09 (PDF, 8 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.idahofallsidaho.gov ↗
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Attendees

Lisa Burtenshaw (Mayor)
Jim Francis (Council President)
Michelle Ziel-Dingman (Councilor)
Jim Freeman (Councilor)
Brandon Lee (Councilor)
John Radford (Councilor)
Kirk Larsen (Councilor)
Stephen Boorman (Interim GM – IF Power)
Darin Jones (Human Resources Director)
Josh Roos (Chief Financial Officer IF Power)
Mark Hagedorn (Finance Manager/Treasurer)
Jeremy Galbreaith (Deputy Chief of Police)
Zack Jones (City Attorney)
Jacob Beck (Assistant City Attorney)
Emily Geisler (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 15/15

Decisions

#1

MOTION CARRIED

Agenda Items

#1

Discussion: Citywide updates, concerns, questions, reports

Council President Francis expressed frustration with several bills currently before the Idaho Legislature.

#2

Acceptance or Receipt of Minutes

Motion to receive the recommendations from the March 3, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

#3

Presentation & Review: General Manager Survey

The City used the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to help evaluate what qualities are needed in the next General Manager (GM) of Idaho Falls Power.

#4

Review: Board Policy No. 5 – Financial Stability & Credit Worthiness

Staff presented Idaho Falls Power Board Policy #5, which is reviewed annually by City Council.

#5

Review: Annual Service Policy

Idaho Falls Power updates its Service Policy every year to ensure infrastructure is installed correctly and meets utility standards.

#6

Report: Q1 Financials

Idaho Falls Power reported a strong financial position with a healthy balance sheet and operating income.

#7

Public Works, Power, Finance Update: Disconnect Policy

City staff presented an updated utility disconnect policy that combines policies for all City utilities into one consistent process.

#8

City Attorney, Police Discussion: Draft Ordinance for Alcohol Server Training

The ordinance establishes a structured alcohol server training requirement to ensure compliance with alcohol laws, reduce over-serving, protect public safety, and provide clear expectations for businesses and employees.