Idaho Falls council approves several infrastructure projects, grants and easement vacations
July 09, 2026 | Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho
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The Idaho Falls City Council approved multiple infrastructure measures Wednesday, moving several capital projects and grants into implementation.
On the consent agenda the council accepted four items including the April treasurer’s report, Idaho Falls Utility Board minutes, a Public Works bid for the Idaho Canal Path (Sunnyside Road to 49 South) and a commercial ground lease with Pacific Fighters Inc.
Public Works presented the Elm Street reconstruction project (Yellowstone to South Boulevard), with design complete and construction anticipated next summer; staff estimated the project cost at about $1,800,000 with a 7.34% local match. The council approved a state-local agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute documents.
Council also approved a Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets for All planning grant — a study and evaluation aimed at identifying engineering, enforcement and education measures to reduce traffic deaths — with staff noting a local match of $100,000. The council approved a Transportation Alternatives agreement for the Idaho Canal Trail (Lovejoy to Lincoln) at just over $500,000 with a 7.34% match and scheduled construction for a future year.
A negotiated contract with Kessler Companies LLC for the Yellowstone lighting upgrade was approved for $1,131,846.77. Staff said the negotiated contract was below the engineering estimate (~$1.3 million) and fully reimbursable through ITD. Finally, the council approved three ordinances vacating portions of recorded easements in the Broadway Commercial Plaza, Casiopeia Park subdivision and Hodson addition to correct conflicts where structures encroached on easement lines.
All motions passed by recorded vote; staff said follow-up steps include confirmation of design schedules, right-of-way constraints and coordination with schools and parks before construction begins.
On the consent agenda the council accepted four items including the April treasurer’s report, Idaho Falls Utility Board minutes, a Public Works bid for the Idaho Canal Path (Sunnyside Road to 49 South) and a commercial ground lease with Pacific Fighters Inc.
Public Works presented the Elm Street reconstruction project (Yellowstone to South Boulevard), with design complete and construction anticipated next summer; staff estimated the project cost at about $1,800,000 with a 7.34% local match. The council approved a state-local agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute documents.
Council also approved a Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets for All planning grant — a study and evaluation aimed at identifying engineering, enforcement and education measures to reduce traffic deaths — with staff noting a local match of $100,000. The council approved a Transportation Alternatives agreement for the Idaho Canal Trail (Lovejoy to Lincoln) at just over $500,000 with a 7.34% match and scheduled construction for a future year.
A negotiated contract with Kessler Companies LLC for the Yellowstone lighting upgrade was approved for $1,131,846.77. Staff said the negotiated contract was below the engineering estimate (~$1.3 million) and fully reimbursable through ITD. Finally, the council approved three ordinances vacating portions of recorded easements in the Broadway Commercial Plaza, Casiopeia Park subdivision and Hodson addition to correct conflicts where structures encroached on easement lines.
All motions passed by recorded vote; staff said follow-up steps include confirmation of design schedules, right-of-way constraints and coordination with schools and parks before construction begins.
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