Nibley City Council- 1/29/26

- The council approved Resolution 2603, adopting annual amendments to the consolidated fee schedule, including a new road-cut fee structure tied to road age to encourage better roadway repairs after construction. - The council unanimously approved Resolution 2604 amending the Active Transportation Plan, realigning the proposed neighborhood byway and trail routes to match the applicant’s preferred alignments. - The council continued discussion on the 2026 General Plan without taking final action, after an extended debate about how clearly the plan should define “small town feel,” mixed residential, annexation boundaries, and the city’s role in growth and affordable housing. - Council members raised concerns that some general plan terms are too subjective and may need clearer definitions to better guide future zoning and development decisions. Staff noted the plan is meant to guide, not replace, zoning code, and suggested revisiting sections in smaller pieces before final adoption. - A motion to alter the 12 West traffic calming design by removing the mountable islands/curbs failed, after a long discussion about vehicle speed, cyclist safety, right-hook conflicts, and whether the current design protects vulnerable users like children on bikes. - The council then approved an amended traffic-control resolution for 12 West, directing staff to move forward with signage, engineering review, and other improvements within a $40,000 cap. - On fence regulations, the council approved first reading of an ordinance expanding fence rules to public streets, allowing taller agricultural fencing in certain front yards, adding temporary construction fencing allowances, and requiring post-installation inspections to improve compliance. - The council advanced changes to the open space subdivision code on first reading, including more flexible lot design and setback standards, though members debated whether open space subdivisions should remain administrative or become a legislative decision. - The council appointed two members, Nick and Randy, to the city employee appeal board, with Nick designated as chair. - Staff reported progress on several initiatives, including a state-supported rural economic development blueprint process, a new little library, and interviews for the city’s water/wastewater position; the mayor also noted upcoming travel and asked about possible off-record follow-up on a recent annexation discussion.