Moscow, ID

City Council

The Moscow City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a consent agenda of routine items and two regular-agenda action items. The regular agenda includes updated Public Art Guidelines and the Augustine Avenue Addition Final Plat and Final PUD. Most consent items are subdivision plats, development agreements, and event or contract approvals recommended by the Administrative Committee.

• Lot division and lot line adjustment at 510, 520, and 700 Empire Lane to create three lots of 7.73, 1.04, and 5 acres, with 10 feet of right-of-way dedication along Empire Lane
• Harvest Hills 2nd Addition Final Plat for a 17.2-acre area east of Third Street and Mountain View Road, following a September 8, 2026 rezone from R-2 to R-3
• Augustine Avenue Addition Final Plat and Final PUD on Augustine Avenue south of Palouse River Drive (regular agenda action item)
• $6,250 Professional Services Agreement and MOA for a consultant to prepare a National Register nomination for the Water Department Building at 201 N Main Street
• Moscowberfest alcohol use permit and resolution to temporarily suspend the open container law on Main Street between 3rd and 6th Streets on Saturday, October 10, 4-8 pm

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Sustainable Environment Commission

Human Rights Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

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Moscow Tree Commission

Farmers Market Commission

Fair and Affordable Housing Commission

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Fair and Affordable Housing Commission

The Moscow Fair and Affordable Housing Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM at the Haddock Building, 504 S Washington Street. The commission will review its duties under Moscow City Code 3-6-2, discuss City of Moscow zoning-related occupancy provisions, and prepare questions for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. It will also recap a September 19, 2026 Farmers Market tabling event, review brochure updates, and vote on approving minutes from September 3, 2026. Most items are listed as discussion and direction to staff rather than final decisions.

• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026 (action item)
• Farmers Market booth recap from September 19, 2026 tabling event
• Discussion of questions for Idaho Housing and Finance Association on resources and programs
• Review of current brochures and options for updating
• Discussion of City of Moscow zoning-related occupancy provisions and review of commission duties under Moscow City Code 3-6-2

Board of Adjustment

The Moscow Board of Adjustment meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 206 E Third Street. The board will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a health care service facility and daycare at 401 E. Veatch Street, and will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for an artistic mural treated as a wall sign exceeding the maximum allowable sign area at 625 S. Jackson Street. The board will also vote on minutes from its September 24, 2026 meeting and take public comment on matters not on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit LUP2026-0028: existing building at 401 E. Veatch Street as a health care service facility and daycare for up to 12 unaccompanied minors in the Motor Business (MB) Zoning District
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit LUP2026-0026: artistic mural at 625 S. Jackson Street determined to be a wall sign exceeding maximum allowable sign area in the Urban Mixed Commercial (UMC) Zoning District
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting
• Public comment limited to 15 minutes total, three minutes per speaker, on items not on the agenda or pending before the board
• Next Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on October 6, 2026

Administrative Committee

The Moscow Administrative Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to vote on recommending several items to the City Council. These include an alcohol use permit and open container suspension for Moscowberfest on Main Street, a lot division at 510, 520 and 700 Empire Lane, and final plats and agreements for the Harvest Hills 2nd Addition and Augustine Avenue Addition subdivisions. The committee will also consider public art items and a $6,250 consultant contract for a National Register nomination for the Water Department Building at 201 N Main Street. All items are recommendations to the Council, not final decisions.

• Moscowberfest alcohol use permit and temporary open container suspension, Main Street between 3rd and 6th Streets, October 10, 4-8 pm
• Lot division and lot line adjustment at 510, 520, 700 Empire Lane creating three lots of 7.73, 1.04 and 5 acres
• Harvest Hills 2nd Addition final plat for 17.2 acres east of Third Street and Mountain View Road, plus development and monumentation agreements
• Augustine Avenue Addition final plat and final PUD near Palouse River Drive, plus development and monumentation agreements
• $6,250 professional services agreement for a National Register nomination for the Water Department Building at 201 N Main Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes, discuss the 2026 Orchid Awards, receive an update on a $6,250 grant to prepare a National Register nomination for the Water Department Building, and consider reviving its annual newsletter and adding interpretive signage in Friendship Square. All items are discussion or action items, with no final decisions required beyond approving minutes.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026
• Discussion of 2026 Orchid Awards and candidate strategies
• Update on $6,250 HPMB grant for National Register nomination of Water Department Building at 201 N Main Street
• Discussion on whether to resume annual newsletter (ended 2019)
• Discussion of interpretive signage in Friendship Square

Board of Adjustment

The Moscow Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for an existing building at 401 E. Veatch Street to operate as a health care service facility and daycare for up to 12 unaccompanied minors in the Motor Business zoning district. The board may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or take other action. They will also vote on approving the July 21, 2026 minutes and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit LUP2026-0028 at 401 E. Veatch Street
• Proposed use: health care service facility and daycare (max 12 unaccompanied minors)
• Zoning district: Motor Business (MB), per Moscow City Code 4-3-4
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and vote on its annual report to the Moscow City Council, scheduled for presentation on October 6. The meeting also includes approval of August minutes, public comment, and staff updates on recreation, pools, parks, and community forestry.

• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (action item)
• Review and approval of annual report to Moscow City Council (action item)
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Welcome of new commissioner Aubrey Shaw
• Staff updates on recreation/pool and parks/forestry

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the final subdivision plat for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition, a 17.2-acre project creating 64 lots. They will also review Senate Bill 1352a on starter home subdivisions and discuss code amendments to comply with the new state law by February 1, 2027. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Final plat for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition: 17.2 acres, 64 lots averaging 9,080 sq ft
• Discussion of Senate Bill 1352a (Starter Home Subdivisions) and needed Moscow City Code amendments
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2026
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Moscow City Council will consider awarding a $1,074,000 contract to Ginno Construction of Idaho for renovating the existing City Shop building on North Polk Street, plus a $674,350 contract to Mangum Construction LLC for the East City Park Stage Replacement Project. The council will also hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Lincoln Street right-of-way and consider approving the Pine View Addition final plat and related agreements. Several consent agenda items, including the August 2026 disbursement report, are scheduled for approval.

• Contract award: Ginno Construction of Idaho, $1,074,000 for City Shop renovation (low bid; estimate $997,246)
• Contract award: Mangum Construction LLC, $674,350 for East City Park Stage Replacement (base bid $668,000 + alternate $6,350)
• Public hearing: Lincoln Street right-of-way vacation request by Charles Bond (Idaho Code 50-1306A)
• Pine View Addition final plat approval: 40 lots east of Moser Street terminus
• Consent agenda: August 2026 disbursement report approval

Human Rights Commission

The Moscow Human Rights Commission will vote on whether to approve a petition to adopt the Rural Welcoming Initiative, and on spending remaining budget on event supplies. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 25 meeting and review its calendar. Reports will be given on the Latah County Human Rights Task Force, social justice forums, a campus election site, and HIPAA and police procedures.

• Vote on petition to adopt Rural Welcoming Initiative
• Vote to approve spending remaining budget on HRC event supplies
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026
• Review of upcoming meetings and events
• Public comment limited to 10 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

Sustainable Environment Commission

The Moscow Sustainable Environment Commission will meet to approve its August 18, 2026 minutes, receive public comment, and hear staff updates on the community solar project and wisescaping at local cemeteries. Reports will also be given on city sustainability, the Moscow High School subcommittee, and the Climate Action Working Group. No final decisions are listed beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (action item)
• Public comment period (10 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Update on community solar project
• Update on wisescaping at local cemeteries
• City Sustainability Report by Kelli Cooper

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Sustainable Environment Commission

The Climate Action Working Group subcommittee will discuss work completed on a rough framework for a potential community solar project in Moscow and determine next steps. The group was tasked by the Sustainable Environment Commission to develop this framework. The meeting is open to the public and includes an action item to receive the report and provide feedback.

• Discussion of community solar project framework for the City
• Action: Receive report and provide feedback on community solar work
• Meeting held at Mayor's Conference Room, 206 E 3rd Street

The Climate Action Working Group subcommittee met on September 14, 2026, and received a report on community solar planning. Staff liaison Kelli Cooper described meetings with a vendor and a donor, a tour of the HIRC, police station, and pool for quotes, and said aggregate metering and gifting of public funds remain unresolved. The group also discussed EV charger sites for residents without home charging. No motions, votes, or approvals are recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Received community solar report and provided feedback (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on aggregate metering or public-fund gifting issues
• No decision on leasing space for the solar system
• No decision on EV charger sites

Public Works/Finance Committee

The Public Works/Finance Committee will review and vote on several action items, including awarding contracts for the East City Park Stage Replacement and the Existing City Shop Renovation projects, forwarding an ordinance on manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units to a public hearing, and approving the Pine View Addition final plat and related agreements. The meeting also includes approval of the August minutes and disbursement report.

• Award $674,350 contract to Mangum Construction LLC for East City Park Stage Replacement (base bid $668,000 plus $6,350 alternate)
• Award $1,074,000 contract to Ginno Construction of Idaho for Existing City Shop Renovation on North Polk Street
• Forward ordinance amending Moscow City Code Title 4 (manufactured homes and ADUs) to Council public hearing on Sept 21, 2026
• Approve Pine View Addition Final Plat (40 lots, 22.93 acres east of Moser Street terminus)
• Approve Pine View Addition Development and Monumentation Agreements

Transportation Commission

The Moscow Transportation Commission will review a traffic safety assessment near Lena Whitmore Elementary and provide a recommendation to City Council. They will also discuss commission goals and potential e-scooter education outreach. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Traffic Safety Assessment near Lena Whitmore Elementary
• Discussion of commission goals
• E-scooter education outreach discussion
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026

Administrative Committee

The Bee City USA Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and decide on the details of the 2026 Alturas Park pollinator planting project, including who will do the planting. They will also review draft content for the city utility billing newsletter. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of 2026 Alturas Park Pollinator Planting Project (action item)
• Review of City of Moscow Utility Billing Newsletter draft content (action item)
• Public comment period (limited to 15 minutes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on two final subdivision plats—Park Valley Addition and Sierra Vista Addition—and discuss code changes required by Idaho’s new Starter Home Subdivisions law. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Park Valley Addition final plat review (12 lots, 4.59 acres)
• Sierra Vista Addition final plat and PUD review (8 lots, 2.97 acres)
• Starter Home Subdivisions code amendment discussion (Senate Bill 1352a)
• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Moscow Arts Commission

The Moscow Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from its July meeting, hear a report from the Moscow Poet Laureate, and vote on three action items: updates to public art guidelines addressing AI concerns, a request for qualifications for a mural at East City Park stage, and changes to commission membership and subcommittee use.

• Recommend updates to Public Art Guidelines addressing AI use in proposals
• Recommend RFQ for mural project at East City Park stage
• Discuss reducing MAC membership from 12 to 9 voting members and limiting subcommittee use

City Council

The Moscow City Council will hold public hearings on three major items: a grant application for a new restroom at Lola Clyde Park, a rezone and preliminary plat for the Harvest Hills 2nd Addition, and the annexation and zoning of the North Orchard area. The council will also consider consent items including a lot line adjustment and approval of minutes and claims.

• Public hearing on $220,000 ICDBG grant request for Lola Clyde Park restroom (total project $297,000)
• Public hearing on rezone of 2.68 acres from R-2 to R-3 and preliminary plat for 64 parcels (Harvest Hills 2nd Addition)
• Public hearing on annexation of 43.02 acres west of Orchard Avenue with R-2 and SR zoning
• Lot line adjustment at 514/520 S Washington St and 212 E 6th St
• Resolution for destruction of city records

Fair and Affordable Housing Commission

The Fair and Affordable Housing Commission will discuss a recommendation from the Housing Authority and determine next steps for a Council report. Members will also plan for a booth at the September 19th Farmers Market and review their duties under Moscow City Code 3-6-2.

• Planning for September 19th Farmers Market tabling
• Discussion of questions for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association
• Review of Housing Authority recommendation and Council next steps
• Review of Commission duties per Moscow City Code 3-6-2

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Farmers Market Commission

The Moscow Farmers Market Commission will meet to approve the 2026 Costume Contest format and assign members to subcommittees for the 2026-2027 term. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from the Community Events Manager.

• Approval of August 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 Costume Contest format and roles
• Photography services offered by Cold and Co Photography & Events
• 2026-2027 Subcommittee assignments
• Costume Contest scheduled for October 31

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving minutes, discuss citizen survey questions, Orchid Awards, a $6,250 grant for a National Register nomination for the Water Department Building, reviving its newsletter, and interpretive signage in Friendship Square. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Citizen survey questions for 2026
• 2026 Orchid Awards discussion
• $6,250 grant for Water Department Building National Register nomination

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending approval of a Community Development Block Grant application for a permanent restroom at Lola Clyde Park, alongside other action items including approving prior meeting minutes, appointing a Bee City USA subcommittee member, drafting survey questions, and electing a vice chair. The meeting also includes public comment and staff updates on recreation, parks, and the farmers market.

• CDBG grant request for permanent restroom at Lola Clyde Park, with parallel Land & Water Conservation Fund improvements including parking lot on North Polk Street and internal pathway
• Approve May 28, 2026 and June 26, 2026 minutes
• Appoint Tanya Volk to Bee City USA Subcommittee
• Develop two survey questions for 2026 Citizen and Commission Survey
• Elect vice chair following Gretchen Hayes resignation

The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of a Community Development Block Grant funding request of $220,000 for a permanent restroom at Lola Clyde Park. It also appointed Tanya Volk to the Bee City USA Subcommittee, elected Richard Gayler as vice chair through 2026, and directed staff to draft two survey questions. Minutes from May 28 and the June 26 annual tour were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 6:26 pm.

• Recommended approval of a $220,000 CDBG funding request for a permanent restroom at Lola Clyde Park (unanimous)
• Appointed Tanya Volk to the Bee City USA Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Gayler as vice chair through calendar year 2026 (6 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Directed Parks and Rec staff to draft two Citizen and Commission Survey questions (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2026 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2026 annual tour minutes with an edit adding Scott Sumner to attendees (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several action items, including final subdivision plats for Pine View Addition and Augustine Avenue Apartments, a variance for Empire Lane, and reasoned statements for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition. They will also discuss citizen survey questions. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Final plat for Pine View Addition: 22.89 acres, 40 lots, average 19,145 sq ft
• Final plat and PUD for Augustine Avenue Apartments: 4.06 acres, 10 lots, 114 dwelling units, 16 live/work units
• Variance at 510/520 Empire Lane to reduce setback from 15 ft to 9.5 ft
• Rezone 2.68 acres from R-2 to R-3 and preliminary plat for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition (64 parcels)
• Citizen survey questions for 2026 survey

Human Rights Commission

The Moscow Human Rights Commission is holding a special meeting with several action items, including approving July minutes, reviewing the calendar, and voting on two spending items: up to $250 for a Social Justice Forum sponsorship and up to $1,250 from the remaining fiscal budget for The 'Longest Table' Dinner. The commission will also select two questions for the city's biennial community survey and vote on requesting a fourth voting location in Moscow via a letter to the City Council.

• Vote to approve up to $250 for Social Justice Forum event sponsorship
• Vote to use up to $1,250.00 of remaining fiscal budget for The 'Longest Table' Dinner
• Vote to select two questions for the city's biennial citizen survey
• Vote to send letter to Moscow City Council requesting petition for fourth voting location to reduce lines
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026

The Commission approved funding for the Social Justice Forum and the 'Longest Table' Dinner. Members also voted to request a fourth polling station in Moscow via the City Council.

• Approved July 21, 2026, minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Approved updated calendar including special meeting (7-0)
• Approved up to $250 for Social Justice Forum event sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved two questions for the city's biennial Citizen’s Survey (7-0)
• Approved up to $1,250.00 for 'Longest Table' Dinner sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved sending a letter to City Council requesting a fourth voting location (7-0)

Administrative Committee

The Moscow Administrative Committee will consider four action items, including approving minutes, a resolution to destroy city records, a lot line adjustment, and a grant application for a new restroom at Lola Clyde Park. The most consequential item is the proposed grant application for up to $245,000 to fund a new accessible restroom at the park, with total project costs estimated at $299,500. The committee will also review a request to adjust lot lines between three properties on South Washington and East Sixth streets.

• Resolution for destruction of temporary and semi-permanent city records per Idaho Code 50-907
• Lot line adjustment at 514 and 520 S Washington St and 212 E 6th St, increasing 514's lot by 682 sq ft
• Grant application to Idaho Dept. of Commerce for Lola Clyde Park restroom, total project cost $299,500
• City cash match for restroom project not to exceed $50,000, plus in-kind services valued at $24,500
• Approval of June 22, 2026 Administrative Committee minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

Human Rights Commission

The Moscow Human Rights Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review its calendar, and take several action items, including votes on sponsoring a Social Justice Forum (up to $250) and The Longest Table dinner (up to $1,250). The commission will also select survey questions and consider requesting a fourth voting location in Moscow via a letter to the City Council.

• Vote to approve up to $250 for Social Justice Forum sponsorship
• Vote to use up to $1,250.00 for The Longest Table Dinner sponsorship
• Vote to send letter to Moscow City Council requesting fourth voting location in Moscow
• Select two questions to submit to City of Moscow for citizen's survey
• Approve minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

Sustainable Environment Commission

The Moscow Sustainable Environment Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve July minutes, receive public comment, and discuss several sustainability topics. Action items include an update on the community solar project, a proposal for wisescaping at local cemeteries, staffing a Farmers Market table, and drafting questions for a citizen survey. Reports will be given on city sustainability, a high school subcommittee, and the Climate Action Working Group.

• Community solar project update
• Wisescaping at local cemeteries discussion
• Farmers Market table staffing discussion
• Citizen survey questions discussion
• Approval of July 14, 2026 minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from their July 14, 2026, meeting. Members also received reports on a community solar project, wisescaping at local cemeteries, and planned outreach for the Farmers Market and an upcoming citizen survey.

• Approved July 14, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Moscow City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget of $149,942,154 and a fee resolution that includes increases to various city fees. The council will also consider consent items including a cooperative agreement with ITD for a traffic signal and a contract award for a pathway extension.

• Public hearing on FY2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, $149,942,154 budget
• Public hearing on FY2027 Fee Resolution with increases to sanitation, water, sewer, stormwater, and other fees
• Cooperative Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for traffic signal at Somo Drive/Reisenauer Road and US-95
• Contract award to Motley-Motley, Inc. for $141,263.20 for South HWY 95 Pathway Extension
• Approval of July 2026 disbursement report

The Moscow City Council adopted the FY2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance of $149,942,154 on a 5-1 vote, after a public hearing with substantial testimony both for and against the budget. The council also approved the foregone tax recovery resolution and authorized the mayor's execution of the L-2 property tax certification for $9,445,604. A motion to remove $130,000 for a parks master plan failed for lack of a second.

• Approved FY2027 budget of $149,942,154 (5-1)
• Approved foregone tax recovery resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized L-2 property tax certification of $9,445,604 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $141,263.20 contract for South HWY 95 Pathway (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 fee resolution with various fee increases (unanimous)
• Motion to remove $130,000 for parks master plan failed (no second)