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Boise City Council Work Session — January 27, 2026: Foothills Protection, Southwest Sewer, Long‑Term Planning Areas

BoiseJan 27, 20262 min read

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The Boise City Council held a work session on January 27, 2026. Council heard presentations and discussion on Foothills Protection, Sewer Service in the Southwest, and Long Term Planning Areas (South of the Airport; East Columbia; Third Bench). All three items were listed as discussed. An executive session was not held. Council Member Nash briefly left the meeting (5:09–5:11 PM). The meeting was adjourned until the evening meeting.

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Foothills Protection — Presenter: Maureen Brewer, Planning and Development Services. RESULT: DISCUSSED. (Agenda action requested: Information Only.)
Sewer Service in the Southwest — Presenter: Jim Pardy, Public Works (Steve Burgos stood for questions). RESULT: DISCUSSED. (Agenda action requested: Affirm Direction.)
Long Term Planning Areas — Presenter: Maureen Brewer, Planning and Development Services. Areas: South of the Airport; East Columbia; Third Bench. RESULT: DISCUSSED. (Agenda action requested: Affirm Direction.)
Executive Session — No executive session was convened.
Attendance note — Council Member Nash left the meeting at 5:09 PM and returned at 5:11 PM.
Adjournment — Meeting adjourned until the evening meeting.

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City Council - Work Session

Jan 27, 2026, 3:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
Foothills Protection (15 min)
Decision: Work Session Items
Sewer Service in the Southwest (45 min)
Decision: Work Session Items
Long Term Planning Areas - South of the Airport; East Columbia; Third Bench (45 min)
Decision: Work Session Items
Executive Session: Personnel, Land Acquisition, Records Exempt from Public Disclosure, Pending/Probable Litigation, Communicate with Risk Management Regarding Pending/Probable Claims, Labor Contract, I.C. 74-206(1)(b)(c)(d)(f)(i)(j)
Decision: Work Session Items