Resolution - 2026 - 26-10 - Establishing An Eagle Downtown Business Advisory Board - 07/21/2026RESOLUTION NO.26-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO
ESTABLISHING AN EAGLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD;
ESTABLISHING THE PURPOSE OF THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER
OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING THE SELECTION AND
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING
THE TERM OF THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING MEETINGS OF THE BOARD;
ESTABLISHING A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING A
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING ATTENDANCE OF THE BOARD;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle, Ada County, Idaho (the "City"), is a municipal corporation
duly organized and operating under the laws of the State of Idaho, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle wishes to rescind in entirety Resolution 21-13, to establish
a resolution that more closely reflects the current needs of the City and desire of the
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eagle is authorized by Title 2, Chapter 4, Eagle
City Code, to establish the creation of Committees to provide the Mayor and City Council
advice and recommendations on matters not specifically addressed in City Code, and;
WHEREAS, the Eagle City Council recognizes that a strong business community is vital
to Eagle's quality of life, important in attracting new companies, and visitors, as well as
valuable sources of commerce and industry, and;
WHEREAS, one of the Eagle City Council's top goals is to develop the full potential of
Eagle's strong downtown business community, and;
WHEREAS, this effort requires working with downtown business owners. property
owners, and the community to develop a plan and vision, and;
WHEREAS, continued efforts by property owners, downtown business owners, and the
community will be needed to implement plans that will help invigorate the business
community to achieve its full potential, and;
WHEREAS, an advisory board made up of members having a stake in Eagle's downtown
business community is needed to coordinate these plans and continue efforts to achieve
this goal, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle desires to establish an Eagle Downtown Business Advisory
Board to provide sustainability and continued redevelopment and revitalization of the
City's planning areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EAGLE CITY COUNCIL, THAT:
Section 1: Pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 4, Eagle City Code, the Eagle City Council hereby
establishes and creates the Eagle Downtown Business Advisory Board ("Board").
Section 2: The purpose of the Board is to:
a. Facilitate the creation of an organization, separate, distinct, and independent
from the city government and known as the Eagle Downtown Business
Association.
b. Advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and the Eagle City
Council on matters pertaining to issues impacting the economic, social,
cultural, environmental, and educational conditions in downtown Eagle.
c. Act as a champion for the downtown Eagle business community supporting
collaboration, entrepreneurship, and investment.
d. Provide recommendations for inclusive practices for the business
community and actively pursue and assist private sector investment in
downtown Eagle.
e. Work closely with organizations, business and property owners, and
community groups to maximize the resources available to the downtown
business community.
f. Submit a report to the Eagle City Council on the status of the downtown
business community no later than six (6) months from the Board's creation
and quarterly thereafter.
Section 3: Boundaries: For the purposes of this Board's mission, the boundaries of
downtown Eagle shall be defined as N. Stierman Way to the east, S. Cobblestone Way to
the west, E. Plaza Drive to the south, and E. Idaho Street to the north. Attached as Exhibit
A, a map identifying boundaries, is incorporated for reference.
Section 4: Composition of Board: The Board shall be comprised of no more than ten (10)
total members comprised of the following:
VOTING MEMBERS:
• Seven (7) voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by
the Eagle City Council at a public meeting. The seven (7) voting members shall be
from the private business sector of the community representing various segments
of the greater business community including the Eagle Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director and others including, but not limited to, property owners,
merchants, and business owners in various industry sectors. To the greatest extent
practicable, the members shall either own property in the downtown, own a
business in the downtown, work in the downtown, or any combination of the above
qualifications and vested interest. Additionally, members shall have a willingness
to participate actively in board efforts; and shall possess expertise and interest in
sustainability and redevelopment.
NON -VOTING LIAISON MEMBERS:
• One (1) liaison member shall be the Executive Director of the Eagle Urban
Renewal Agency, or designee.
• One (1) liaison member shall be a member of Eagle City Council.
• One (1) liaison member shall be s the City of Eagle's Director of Community
Relations and Communication, or their designee.
Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their service but shall be entitled
to reimbursement for approved out-of-pocket expenses in connection with their official
duties as a member of the Board.
Section 5: Term: The Board will dissolve thirty-six (36) months from the date that full
Board appointments are confirmed, or after the one-year anniversary date of the
establishment of the Downtown Business Association whichever occurs first. This term
may be amended via Resolution of the City Council.
The Eagle City Council liaison and the Eagle Urban Renewal Agency Executive Director
will serve in an advisory capacity according to the length of their respective terms of office.
The City of Eagle Director of Community Relations and Communication liaison will
continue to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board through the life of the Board or until
such time as their duties are reassigned or their employment with the City ceases, in which
case a new staff member representative shall be designated.
Section 6: Chair, Vice -Chair, and Secretary: The Board shall select annually from its
seven (7) voting members a Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary whose duties and
responsibilities are as follows:
Chair
The Chair shall preside at all meetings and exercises authority and perform duties as
required, provide guidance and leadership to the Board in the completion of its mandate;
and ensure that decorum is maintained at each meeting and that rules of procedure and
conduct are observed. It is the Chair's responsibility to create an agenda for each meeting
and ensure that they are distributed to the Board Members, as well as to the City of Eagle
for posting on the City's webpage.
Vice -Chair
The Vice -Chair acts in the Chair's absence and assumes the roles and responsibilities of the
Chair.
If the Chair and Vice -Chair are absent or refuse to act, any Board member may be
appointed by the Board members present to preside over the meeting.
Board Secretary: The Board Secretary shall keep minutes of each meeting recording
action taken. These minutes shall be remitted to the Eagle City Clerk immediately after
approval of the Board.
Section 7: Attendance: Members shall contribute time, knowledge. skills, and expertise
to the fulfillment of the Board's mandate and research issues relevant to their Board's
mandate as required. Should any Member of the board fail to attend two (2) successive
regular meetings without being authorized to do so by the Chair, the Board may
recommend to the Mayor and the Eagle City Council they declare the board seat vacant,
and the Mayor may appoint another Member in the member's place with confirmation from
the Eagle City Council.
Section 8: Meetings: The Board shall conduct regular quarterly meetings at Eagle City
Hall, unless cancelled by the Chair as a result of having no business or for other good cause.
Special meetings of the Board may be requested by the Director of Community Relations
and Communication, the Mayor. the Chair of the Board, or by a majority of its voting
members.
The Board shall comply with the Idaho Open Meetings Act, including posting notices as
agendas so as to adequately inform the public of the time, location, and substance of
business to be undertaken. All City boards, committees, and commissions must keep at
least summary records of their proceedings, and these records will be accessible to the
public.
A majority of the voting members then in office shall constitute a quorum. Any meeting
may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes cast upon the question,
whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without
further notice.
Section 9: This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage
and approval. ,d'
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council on thel day of July 2026.
CITY OF EAGLE
BRAD PIKE
MAYOR
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