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Great news! City Council approved the purchase of 34.57 acres of property for a new park!
During my time as a member of the City Council and then as Mayor, I have heard citizens of Eagle continually ask the City to 1) build a park on the west side of Eagle, 2) build a dog park, and 3) build softball and baseball fields for Eagle’s youth.
I am proud to say that after 2 and ½ years of gathering information, searching for the appropriate property, and discussing many committee recommendations on what features and services will be provided, we are ready for the next phase of development.
This purchase is only the beginning of the process. The land is located near Floating Feather Rd and Meridian Rd on the southwest side. We must start with the infrastructure; water lines, sewer lines, streets, and covering the irrigation ditch. The infrastructure enhancements will take time to complete and will need to be in place before the full design of the park will come to fruition.
City Council members will want public feedback for the specifics of the park but, please don’t be fooled, it will take a time commitment and a consensus with many different types of park users, neighbors, and citizens. Nonetheless, I believe that together we can determine what is best for this park and what is best for Eagle.
Please stay tuned for more information on meeting dates and public meetings for the newest park to the city that you and I call HOME.
Stan Ridgeway, Mayor
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Eagle Saturday Market applications are available online at www.cityofeagle.org/market! The Eagle Saturday Market is accepting vendors for handmade items, food and produce. The cost is $15 per market. The market runs every Saturday through October 13, 9:30pm-2pm at Heritage Park. For more information visit www.cityofeagle.org/market, email eaglemarket@cityofeagle.org or call (208)489-8763.
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Youth Scholarships Awarded
The City of Eagle is pleased to present the first annual City of Eagle Youth Scholarship. This fund is presented to outstanding Eagle students continuing their education this fall. Congratulations and good luck on your future endeavors. 2018 scholarship recipients: Sarah Doyon, Harlee Edwards, Rachel Hart, Maggie Minshew.
A special thank you to the contributing donors for making this scholarship possible. Funding for this program was made by contributions from local businesses and individuals through sponsorships of Eagle’s State of the City 2018.
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Orange bags are here! A one-year supply to participate in the Energy Bag Program (orange bag program) is available for Eagle residents for purchase at:
- City Hall Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Eagle Public Library Monday-Thursday from 9am-8pm, Friday from 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm
- Eagle Saturday Market, Saturdays 9:30am-2pm
- Eagle Albertsons
Energy Bag (orange bag) Program
This program is accessible to Eagle residents thanks to the City of Boise. The concept is to take the now unrecyclable plastics and convert them into fuel for the agricultural industry.
A one-year supply of orange bags is now available at City Hall for Eagle residents to purchase.
On your regularly scheduled recycle day, the orange bag can be securely tied and placed in the blue bin. The bags will be transported, sorted from the rest of the recycled materials, and sent to the fuel conversion center.
For program details visit https://curbit.cityofboise.org/
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Register to receive the Library’s weekly email notifications of classes and events.
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This year, Disney’s the Incredibles are Library Card Sign-up Month honorary chairs, helping to promote the value of a library card.
During the month of September, cardholders under 13 years of age can win an INCREDIBLES 2, VIOLET or DASH STAND UP by registering for a new, or renewing an expired Eagle Public Library card (you must live within the City limits). |
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September @ Your Library
It is already starting to feel like fall. The kids are back in school but there are lots of fun classes at the Eagle Public Library!
There are Early Childhood classes every weekday morning at 10:30 am. Monday is Baby Readers, Tuesday is Toddler Time, Wednesday is lots of fun with Music and Rhymes, Thursday is Preschool University and Friday is Ready, Set, School!
Don’t forget about Knee Deep in LEGOS on Mondays at 4 pm.
The After School Classes are on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm. On September 4 explore the Land of Stories by Chris Colfer; September 11, come in and make some new accessories for your backpack; Get Poppin’ with a target tournament on September 25.
Read to your favorite friend (woof!) by signing up for Tales to Tails. Schedule your appointment for either Wednesday September 5 or 19 by calling 208-939-6814 ext 113. Times start at 4 pm.
Creation Station is on Thursdays at 4:30 pm with exploration of Finch Robots on September 6, how to Turn a Phone into a Boombox on September 13, make a Warped Face Photo Gallery on September 20 and Blackout Poetry on September 27.
The End of the Week Matinees are on on Fridays at 4:15 pm. September 7 will be showing Flubber; September 14 an American Tail; September 21 a Kid in King Arthur’s Court and September 28 Labyrinth. Of course, there is always popcorn!
Saturday STEAM classes are at 2 pm. On September 1 create emojis from ping pong balls, how to Make a Video App on September 8, learn All Things Apples on September 15, build a rocket ship at Grasping at Straws on September 22 and Celebrate Frankenstein’s 200th birthday on September 29.
Teen Classes are held on Tuesdays at 6 pm. On September join in the quest to break a Guinness World Record; on September 11 watch the new movie A Wrinkle in Time; on September 18 learn about Public Speaking; try the Oreo Challenge on September 25.
For Adults, don’t forget about our regular classes: Medicare 101 on Monday September 10 and Individual Medicare Counseling on Mondays at 3 pm. To sign up, call 1-800-547-4422. The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday September 11 and 25 at 2 pm. The Eagle Writer’s Group meets Wednesdays at 7 pm on September 12 and 26. The Second Thursday Bookclub will meet on September 13 and be discussing Floating in My Mother’s Palm by Ursula Hegi. Books are available for checkout. The Nutty Knitters will meet on Friday September 14 and 28.
Special Adults Classes include: Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes! On Saturday September 8 at 2 pm. Master Food Preserver Gretchen Anderson will show us how to preserve tomatoes six ways. On Monday September 10 at 6:30 pm, Professor Mohan R. Limaye will provide a glimpse into the ancient Indian play The Little Clay Cart. This play mixes love, slapstick comedy and political intrigue with acts of kindness. Learn about Zero Waste Living as Kristin Paulin demonstrates how to reduce waste daily while still living a full, healthy and creative life. For a sweet treat, try your hand at Cupcake Decorating for Beginners on Wednesday September 19 at 6:30 pm.
September Technology Classes include: Get to Know Your Device: iPad on Wednesday September 12 at 2 pm; You (Yes, You!) Should be on YouTube on Saturday September 22 at 10:30 am and Getting Started with Facebook on Saturday September 29 at 2 pm.
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EAGLE ART GALLERIES
The Eagle Arts Commission is pleased to announce the Artist of the Month at the Eagle City Hall Galleries and St. Luke's Eagle Gallery. These galleries are open to the public and may be viewed during regular business hours.
September featured Artists
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The Gallery at Eagle City Hall - Kayla Hanson
I was born and raised in Idaho, and I have been passionate about art and the outdoors since I was a kid. After high school, I wasn’t really into school, so I decided to pursue a creative career in hairdressing. For the last 14 years I have made a livelihood of creating art with hair as my medium. About 5 years ago, I rediscovered my love and passion for oil painting and showed my oil paintings at the Western Idaho State Fair, where I was surprised to have received first, and second place ribbons as well as honorable mentions. After spending so much time and passion on painting, I felt that, the right thing to do was to apply for the art department at Boise State University. I was accepted, and enrolled in the fall of 2016, since then, I have grown and learned a lot about myself conceptually, as well as artistically, and it has pushed me out of my comfort zone. I received a scholarship from the Puget Sound Group NW Artists, and was honored to have three of my oil paintings displayed in their gallery located in Seattle from October to December 2017. I currently hold a 3.77 GPA, and am focused on receiving a Bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis on drawing and painting from BSU in 2020. Until then I am striving to continuing to grow and push myself as an artist.
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The Gallery at St Luke's Eagle - Tamara H. Doughty
I’m intrigued with the properties of light and it’s interaction with matter. I like to explore how light passes through. bounces off, curves around, or reflects off of objects. Currently I am using various alternative photographic processes, light sensitive materials and 3 dimensional components to manipulate certain properties of light to create images inspired by nature.
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The Eagle City Hall Display Case Gallery - Marilyn Berrett Henderson
Marilyn Berrett Henderson lives in Eagle, Idaho with her husband, John. She is a retired teacher and now spends much of her free time painting and gardening, combining both in her floral paintings.
Marilyn appreciates living in her native Idaho for many reasons. There is always an interesting scene to paint, an old friend to meet, or a new friend to share her love of painting.
Marilyn graduated from Roberts High School in Roberts, Idaho, and the University of Idaho with a BA in Secondary Education, continuing her education at Boise State University.
She was Executive Director of the Salmon Arts Council and was the Scholarship Coordinator for the Steele-Reese Foundation in Lemhi and Custer Counties.
Marilyn is a member of the Idaho Watercolor Society and has had several of her paintings selected for their annual juried show. She prefers water color but also does some oil painting. Her watercolor of “Lemhi Winter” was selected for the cover a nation magazine and she has received several awards for her art work at the Western Idaho State Fair.
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EAGLE NEEDS YOU! Open Boards and Commissions
The City of Eagle has several opportunities for residents and others who qualify to serve in a variety of ways. This is an excellent chance to give back to your community and positively impact the future of the City. Please review the information below and take a moment to apply if an opening piques your interest.
Historic Preservation Commission Opening - Open until filled.
Interested parties must demonstrate interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation and have experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation related disciplines.
Individuals will serve the remainder of a vacated term that will end in February of 2020. The Commission regularly meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
How to apply:
Those who wish to serve on the Commission are required to submit a “Request for Consideration of Appointment” form, found at www.cityofeagle.org, with a letter of interest and list of qualifications / resume to Eagle City Hall, 660 E Civic Lane, Eagle, ID 83616 or eaglecity@cityofeagle.org. Boards and commissions serve in a volunteer capacity that is filled via the recommendation of the Mayor and subsequent confirmation of the City Council.
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Nominate Your Neighbor!
The city of Eagle would like to express our appreciation to the exceptional people in our community that make our city a great place to live and work. Do you know someone that enhances our quality of life? Helps those in need? Performs good deeds or acts of kindness? Please take the time to nominate your neighbors, friends, teachers, and volunteers in our community for one of our awards!
All nominations are accepted year-round. To nominate someone you know, please fill out the Nomination Form located on our website: http://bit.ly/eaglenominations and return it to: City Hall, C/O Tammy Gordon, 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle, ID 83616 OR tgordon@cityofeagle.org.
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Getting involved:
The public is encouraged to attend any and all meetings. Agendas are posted on our website calendar or can be sent to you directly by opting-into our Email Notifications or requesting a fax to (208) 939-6827.
Visit our site often for updates and the Latest News on our Home Page. Weekly meetings are also posted to our Facebook account here: https://www.facebook.com/cityofeagleidaho
Public Comment:
Your input and engagement is encouraged. If you cannot attend the meetings and have an opinion, please submit your comments via email to eaglecity@cityofeagle.org. All comments will be entered into public record and reviewed by the Mayor and Council.
*Please note Public Hearing testimony must be submitted 5 days prior to the hearing date. (Ord 1-8-3)
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