Post Falls, ID

City Council

The Post Falls City Council meets October 6, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. workshop on compensation study results before the 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. The consent calendar bundles routine items for a single vote, including three annexation agreements, a Tamarack Mountain Homes appeal decision, several construction and development agreements, a Department of Homeland Security service agreement, and a contract with Matrix for Phase 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan. Under unfinished business, the council will consider the Heaven View Vacation Ordinance and FY2027 Fee Schedule Amendment #1. No new business items are listed, and the agenda includes time for citizen issues, staff reports, and a possible executive session.

• Consent calendar includes Heaven View (ANNX-25-9), Pleasant View (ANNX-25-10), and Signal Point (ANNX-26-3) annexation agreements
• Tamarack Mountain Homes Appeal reasoned decision (APL-26-3/APL-26-1) on the consent calendar
• Contract with Matrix for Phase 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
• Service Agreement between the City of Post Falls and Department of Homeland Security
• Unfinished business: Heaven View Vacation Ordinance (VAC-25-4) and FY2027 Fee Schedule Amendment #1

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission

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Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

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Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

General

The Post Falls City Council meets on October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 408 N. Spokane Street. The only substantive item listed is a workshop on "Starter Home Subdivisions." The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items: call to order by Mayor Westlund, roll call of council members, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled on this agenda.

• Workshop on Starter Home Subdivisions
• Roll call of council members: Samantha Steigleder, Aaron Plew, Joe Malloy, Nathan Ziegler, Jack Mosby, Marc Lucca
• Meeting held at 408 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID 83854

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meets September 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 408 N. Spokane Street. The commission will consider a consent calendar of routine items and hold public hearings on two annexation and zone change requests. Several other annexation and zone change recommendations appear as action items. No dollar amounts or contracts appear in the agenda.

• Consent calendar includes Leisenfeld Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-6)
• Consent calendar includes Montrose Zone Change Zoning Recommendation (ZC-26-1)
• Consent calendar includes Lindsey Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-8)
• Public hearing on Kruger Annexation (ANNX-26-5)
• Public hearing on Immaculate Conception Chapel Zone Change (ZC-26-2)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission will hold a workshop meeting to review the Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan design and discuss naming the Crown Reserve Park. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, with the rest being procedural (roll call, agenda amendments, conflict declarations). No final action is scheduled on the added items unless an emergency is declared.

• Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan Design Review
• Crown Reserve Park Name discussion

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including annexation ordinances, water infrastructure contracts, and an intergovernmental agreement for prosecution services. The agenda includes consent calendar items, public hearings, unfinished business, and new business, with opportunities for public comment.

• Lucky Larry Subdivision Master Development Agreement (SUBD-26-1)
• Prairie Avenue Annexation Ordinance and acceptance of rights of way (ANNX-25-5)
• Hargrave Hathaway Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-22-8)
• Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling Improvements GMP with Apollo Inc.
• FY2027 Intergovernmental Agreement for Prosecution Services with Rathdrum

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three annexation requests and a zone change with subdivision. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and a zoning recommendation for the Peck & Peck annexation. The meeting also includes routine items like a Star Trek Day announcement and citizen comments.

• Public hearing: Liesenfeld Annexation (ANNX-26-6)
• Public hearing: Montrose Zone Change and Subdivision (ZC-26-1 & SUBD-26-4)
• Public hearing: Lindsey Annexation (ANNX-26-8)
• Consent item: Peck & Peck Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-4)
• Consent item: Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of three land-use requests, all by unanimous 5-0 votes, to send zoning recommendations to the City Council. These covered the Liesenfeld annexation (about 3.04 acres at Chase Road and Prairie Avenue for Community Commercial Services zoning), the Montrose zone change and subdivision (about 76 acres from Single-Family Residential and Industrial to Residential Mixed), and the Lindsey annexation (about 0.66 acres for Single-Family Residential zoning). The Commission also approved its August 11, 2026 minutes and the Peck & Peck annexation zoning recommendation on the consent calendar. No members of the public spoke in favor of any of the three items; several residents raised questions or concerns about traffic, access, and buffering.

• Recommended approval of Liesenfeld Annexation ANNX-26-6 with Community Commercial Services (CCS) zoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Montrose Zone Change ZC-26-1 to Residential Mixed (RM) zoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Lindsey Annexation ANNX-26-8 with Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 11, 2026 minutes and Peck & Peck Annexation zoning recommendation ANNX-26-4 (4-0, Kimball abstained)
• Heard staff report that City Council reversed the Commission's 3-2 Tamarack Homes decision and reinstated frontage improvement requirements

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 budget ordinance, fee resolution, and use of foregone taxing authority resolution. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new City Clerk and discussions regarding several annexations.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance
• Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Resolution
• North Chase Place Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-25-8)
• Appointment of Rhiannon O'Neill as City Clerk
• Heaven View and Pleasant View Annexation Reasoned Decisions

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget ordinance of $192,944,791, a resolution to use foregone taxing authority for a capital project, and the FY2027 fee schedule. It also approved the North Chase Place annexation ordinance and granted the Tamarack Homes appeal with a condition removing the alley paving requirement. The council heard presentations on kratom and license plate recognition cameras, and discussed a potential resolution on abortion-related policies.

• Approved FY2027 budget ordinance of $192,944,791 (6-0)
• Approved FY2027 foregone taxing authority resolution (6-0)
• Approved FY2027 fee resolution (6-0)
• Approved North Chase Place annexation ordinance (ANNX-25-8) (6-0)
• Granted Tamarack Homes appeal, removing alley paving requirement (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Rhiannon O'Neill as City Clerk (5-1)
• Accepted consent calendar including minutes, payables, and annexation reasoned decisions (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent items (minutes from June and July) and discuss the Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan as new business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the master plan being the only substantive item.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2027 annual budget, FY2027 fees, the Signal Point Vista annexation, and the Beck and Baugh right-of-way vacation. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, payables, and two subdivision master development agreements. The agenda is otherwise standard with no unfinished business or new business items listed.

• Public hearing: Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Public hearing: Fees for Fiscal Year FY 2027
• Public hearing: Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3)
• Public hearing: Beck and Baugh Right of Way Vacation (VAC-26-2)
• Consent: Kootenai Electric Service Proposal and Easement for the Quarry Sports Complex

The Post Falls City Council approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2027, the associated fee schedule, and the Signal Point Vista annexation with R2 zoning. The council also approved a right-of-way vacation at West Beck Road and South Baugh Way, along with a consent calendar containing previous meeting minutes and master development agreements.

• Approved the consent calendar including minutes, payables, cash/investments, electric service proposal, and two subdivision master development agreements (6-0)
• Approved the Beck and Baugh Right of Way Vacation (VAC-26-2) (6-0)
• Approved the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3) (6-0)
• Approved the Signal Point Vista Annexation zoning as R2 (6-0)
• Approved the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (6-0)
• Approved the Fees for Fiscal Year FY 2027 (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4) and consider a consent calendar that includes meeting minutes and a zoning recommendation for the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3). The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, agenda amendments, and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4)
• Consent calendar: Signal Point Vista Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-3)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07-14-2026

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4), requesting Community Commercial Services (CCS) zoning on about 10.7 acres along Zorros Road and Hope Avenue. The Commission also approved its consent calendar, which included the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes and a zoning recommendation for the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3). No citizens spoke during the public hearing, and no other action items were on the agenda.

• Recommended approval of Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4) with CCS zoning on ~10.7 acres (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 07-14-2026 minutes and Signal Point Vista Annexation zoning recommendation (ANNX-26-3) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is focused on deliberation and planning.

• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including revenue projections, capital project recommendations, and personnel adjustments. No formal votes were taken during the meeting. The council plans to review additional information before a public hearing scheduled for August 18, 2026.

• No formal actions or votes were taken during the workshop

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to decide on routine approvals, public hearings, and policy updates. Items include a minor subdivision final plat, a special use permit appeal, and a design services agreement for a water distribution project. The meeting also features a workshop on enterprise funds budgeting.

• Stateline Tower Site 1st Addition Minor Subdivision Final Plat
• McKinley Meadows Special Use Permit Appeal (SUP-26-3 & APL-26-2)
• Westwood Water Distribution Replacement Project - Phase 2 Design Services Agreement
• Enterprise Funds Budget Workshop
• Personnel Policy: Compassionate Separation

The Post Falls City Council approved the McKinley Meadows Special Use Permit (SUP-26-3) with conditions, allowing 18 homes (17 cottage homes) on 2.6 acres at the dead end of Montgomery Place. The council also approved the Personnel Policy for Compassionate Separation with a one-year minimum employment time, after a motion without a minimum failed on a tie-breaking vote by the mayor. Additionally, the council approved a $70,180 design services agreement for the Westwood Water Distribution Replacement Project Phase 2.

• Approved McKinley Meadows Special Use Permit (SUP-26-3) with conditions (4-1, Mosby recused)
• Approved Personnel Policy: Compassionate Separation with one-year minimum employment (5-1)
• Rejected Personnel Policy: Compassionate Separation without minimum employment (tie, mayor voted nay)
• Approved $70,180 Westwood Water Distribution Phase 2 Design Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, minor subdivision plat, acting city clerk (6-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matter (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop featuring a tour of the Chapin Building. Members will also receive an update on the Phase II Development Impact Fee Study.

• Chapin Building Tour
• Phase II Development Impact Fee Study Update

The City Council held a workshop, touring the Chapin Building and receiving an update on the Phase II Development Impact Fee Study. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed proposed fee structures, including options for park fees, and will review and approve the study and fee schedule at a future public hearing.

• No formal decisions made during workshop

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

This meeting is a workshop held during the Renovation Celebration event at Black Bay Park, marking the completion of the Black Bay Renovation Project. The free public event showcases park improvements. No other business is conducted beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Celebration of the completion of the Black Bay Renovation Project at Black Bay Park, 1200 3rd Avenue

The Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission held a workshop at Black Bay Park to celebrate the completion of the Black Bay Renovation Project, which includes a new ADA-accessible boardwalk. Mayor Randy Westlund gave a brief speech, and four commissioners assisted with a ribbon cutting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.

• Held workshop at Black Bay Park for renovation celebration
• Commissioners assisted with ribbon cutting for Black Bay Renovation Project

City Council

The Post Falls City Council meeting will address routine consent calendar items, public hearings, and unfinished business. Council members will vote on the Millworx Vacation Ordinance and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution. New business includes a Utility Write Off request. No final actions are planned for citizen issues or staff reports.

• Holstein Avenue Rights-of-Way Dedication to the City of Post Falls
• North Place East 5th Addition Subdivision Construction Improvement Agreement
• Iron Vale Subdivision Final Plat
• Millworx Vacation Ordinance (VAC-26-1)
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution

The council unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2027 budget resolution setting a maximum $199 million total budget and a public hearing for August 18, 2026. They also approved a $0-cost contract amendment for the Poleline and SH-41 gravity sewer project to allow nighttime and weekend work. A utility write-off for three delinquent accounts was approved, and the Millworx Vacation Ordinance (VAC-26-1) vacating three rights-of-way was adopted.

• Approved FY2027 Budget Resolution (5-0) setting $199M total budget and August 18 public hearing
• Approved Millworx Vacation Ordinance (VAC-26-1) vacating three rights-of-way (5-0)
• Approved Poleline & SH-41 Gravity Sewer contract amendment for additional services (5-0)
• Approved utility write-off for three delinquent accounts (5-0)
• Accepted consent calendar including minutes, payables, right-of-way dedication, subdivision agreement, and final plat (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to address routine consent items and a specific appeal. The body is scheduled to act on a reasoned decision regarding Tamarack Mountain Homes.

• Tamarack Mountain Homes Appeal Reasoned Decision File No. APL-26-1

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission held a brief regular meeting on July 14, 2026, with no public hearings, old business, or staff reports. The only substantive action was unanimous approval of the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes from June 9, 18, and 30, and the Tamarack Mountain Homes Appeal Reasoned Decision (File No. APL-26-1). The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from 06-09-2026, 06-18-2026, 06-30-2026 (7-0)
• Approved Tamarack Mountain Homes Appeal Reasoned Decision File No. APL-26-1 (7-0)

City Council

The meeting begins with a workshop on the 2027 budget, followed by a regular session. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on the Pleasant View Meadows Annexation (ANNX-25-10), a consent calendar with numerous annexation reasoned decisions and development agreements, and unfinished business items such as annexation ordinances and a fee resolution revision.

• Public hearing on Pleasant View Meadows Annexation (ANNX-25-10)
• Consent calendar includes reasoned decisions for Fisher Lift Station, Prairie, North Chase Place, Mullan Avenue annexations and related development agreements
• Unfinished business: Fisher Lift Station Annexation Ordinance and Public Works Annexation Ordinance
• Fee Resolution Revision
• Well House 4 Rehabilitation contract amendment with J-U-B Engineers

The Post Falls City Council approved the Pleasant View Meadows annexation (4.13 acres) and its Residential Mixed zoning, with Councilor Mosby recused. The council also approved several ordinances, including the Fisher Lift Station and Public Works annexations, the Prairie Medical zone change, and a fee schedule revision. A $67,000 contract amendment for Well House 4 rehabilitation was approved.

• Approved Pleasant View Meadows Annexation (ANNX-25-10) (3-0, Mosby recused)
• Approved Pleasant View Meadows zoning of Residential Mixed (3-0, Mosby recused)
• Approved Fisher Lift Station Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-26-1) (4-0)
• Approved Public Works Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-26-2) (4-0)
• Approved Prairie Medical Zone Change Ordinance (ZC-25-2) (4-0)
• Approved Powderhorn Vacation Ordinance (VAC-25-5) (4-0)
• Approved Fee Resolution Revision (4-0)
• Approved Well House 4 Rehabilitation Contract Amendment with J-U-B Engineers ($67,000) (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Tamarack Mountain Appeal (APL-26-1). No other substantive items are listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural (consent calendar, citizen issues, old business). The commission may also consider amendments to the agenda.

• Public hearing on Tamarack Mountain Appeal (APL-26-1)

The commission heard testimony from Tamarack Mountain Homes and city staff about frontage and alley improvement requirements for a duplex redevelopment. Commissioners discussed whether the project triggers the code’s 25% expansion threshold and the applicability of recent exemptions. No vote or final determination was recorded, leaving the matter unresolved.

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) as an action item. Commissioners will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on an Impact Fee Study Phase II and park maintenance operations. No other major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) presentation as an action item
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from February 24, March 24, April 28 (workshop), and May 26 (workshop) 2026 meetings
• Administrative report: Impact Fee Study Phase II update
• Parks Maintenance and Operations Staff Report

The Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from February, March, April, and May 2026. The Commission also received presentations regarding Specialized Needs Recreation services and a draft update to the city's park impact fee schedule. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar including four sets of meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to receive an update on Phase II of the Impact Fee Study. No public hearings, rezonings, or ordinances are scheduled. The meeting consists solely of this workshop item and adjournment.

• Impact Fee Study Phase II update during workshop session

The commission met on June 18, 2026 at the City Council Chambers. A workshop was held at 5:30 p.m. where Melissa Cleveland of Welch Comer Engineers gave an update on the Phase II Impact Fee Study, covering a Phase I recap and reviews of CIP, parks, transportation, and public safety fees. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on land use regulation changes, then convene a regular meeting. Actions include public hearings on user fees and the Heaven View annexation and vacation (ANNX-25-9 & VAC-25-4), a second reading of an ordinance on door-to-door permit issuance, and new business items such as the annual financial report, an annexation agreement for 200 S. Sequoia Court, and a traffic data acquisition agreement with Urban SDK. The consent calendar covers routine subdivision improvements and a parade permit.

• Public hearing: Heaven View Annexation and Vacation (ANNX-25-9 & VAC-25-4)
• Public hearing: User Fee Hearing
• Ordinance amending Door-to-Door Permit Issuance Requirements
• Consent to Annexation Agreement for 200 S. Sequoia Court
• Agreement with Urban SDK for Traffic Data Acquisition

The City Council approved new user fees for park concessions and fitness activities, approved the annexation and zoning of the Heaven View property, and adopted an ordinance regulating commercial door-to-door solicitation. The Fiscal Year 2025 ACFR was also approved.

• Approved new user fees for parade concessions ($300) and fitness activities ($300 annually)
• Approved Heaven View Annexation (22 acres R1, 19.52 acres R2) and right-of-way vacation
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 ACFR audit with no findings
• Adopted ordinance amending door-to-door permit issuance requirements
• Accepted consent calendar items including minutes, payables, and subdivision agreements

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Signal Point Vista Annexation and Subdivision (files ANNX-26-3 and SUBD-26-5). The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes and reasoned decisions for several subdivisions and special use permits. Staff will present land use application data from 2018-2025. The agenda also includes a ceremonial proclamation for National Donald Duck Day.

• Public hearing for Signal Point Vista Annexation and Subdivision (ANNX-26-3, SUBD-26-5)
• Consent calendar: Lucky Larry Estates Subdivision reasoned decision (SUBD-26-1)
• Consent calendar: Klondike Place Subdivision reasoned decision (SUBD-26-2)
• Consent calendar: Genesis Land Special Use Permit reasoned decision (SUP-26-2)
• Consent calendar: McKinley Meadows SUP, PUD, and SUBD reasoned decisions (SUP-26-3, PUD-26-1, SUBD-26-3)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent calendar items, including meeting minutes and several subdivision and special‑use permits. The commission voted to recommend approval of the Signal Point Vista annexation (ANNX‑26‑3) and to adopt R2 medium‑density zoning for a 14.62‑acre parcel to be developed as 67 single‑family homes. Commissioners also moved to approve the Signal Point Vista subdivision (SUBD‑26‑5), but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, Lucky Larry Estates subdivision, Klondike Place subdivision, Genesis Land special‑use permit, McKinley Meadows SUP/PUD/SUBD) – Vote: Stephensen Yes, Schreiber Yes, Wilhelm Yes, Floch Yes
• Recommended approval of Signal Point Vista annexation (ANNX‑26‑3) and R2 zoning for 67 single‑family homes – Vote: Floch Yes, Wilhelm Yes, Schreiber Yes, Steffensen Yes
• Motion to approve Signal Point Vista subdivision (SUBD‑26‑5) – Vote not recorded

City Council

The City Council holds a 5pm workshop to discuss a stormwater utility. At the 6pm regular meeting, they will consider appointments, consent items, and several ordinances including updating door-to-door solicitation rules, providing temporary garbage service, and amending domestic animal regulations.

• Workshop: Stormwater Utility discussion
• Ordinance updating Door-to-Door Solicitation
• Ordinance amending Domestic Animal Regulations
• Resolution adopting All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Rosewater Place Master Development Agreement (SUBD-25-10)

The council approved an ordinance updating commercial door-to-door solicitation rules, requiring individual permits and background checks, and adopted a separate ordinance allowing temporary garbage service exemptions from franchise agreements. It also appointed Bill Carlson to the Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission and adopted the 2026 All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Appointed Bill Carlson to Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, plat approvals, and agreements (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating door-to-door solicitation regulations (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance providing for temporary garbage service exemption (3-1)
• Approved resolution adopting 2026 All Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission holds a workshop to discuss the introduction of the Cost Recovery Pyramid for resource allocation. There will be no formal meeting following the workshop.

• Workshop on Cost Recovery Pyramid for Resource Allocation

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission held a workshop to discuss a cost recovery pyramid tool for allocating resources. Commissioners participated in exercises to categorize programs based on community versus individual benefits. No formal decisions were made; the next steps involve mapping current programs and setting formal targets.

• Held workshop on cost recovery pyramid tool
• Commissioners categorized programs by benefit type
• Discussed process for future budget and fee recommendations
• Next steps: map current programs, review recovery rates, set targets

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on land use application data from 2018-2025, then a regular meeting to appoint Mark Brantl as Police Chief and approve his contract, conduct a public hearing on the Prairie Avenue annexation, and vote on multiple contracts, policy updates, and a door-to-door solicitation ordinance.

• Appointment of Mark Brantl as Police Chief and approval of employment contract
• Public hearing on Prairie Avenue Annexation (ANNX-25-5)
• Mullan Annexation (ANNX-25-7) as unfinished business
• Solids Conveyor Purchase Contract with JDV Equipment for Water Reclamation Facility
• Ordinance updating Door-to-Door Solicitation

The council appointed Mark Brantl as police chief, approved the Prairie Avenue annexation with residential mixed zoning, and tabled the Mullan annexation to explore lower-density options. It also approved contracts for water reclamation equipment and a road project.

• Approved appointment of Mark Brantl as Police Chief (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Scott Tulleners to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, and policy updates (unanimous)
• Approved Prairie Avenue Annexation with RM zoning (unanimous)
• Tabled Mullan Annexation to direct staff to work with applicant on lower-density zone (5-1)
• Approved Solids Conveyor Purchase Contract with JDV Equipment, $96,349 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order with BDP Industries for additional belt press, $681,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with JUB Engineering for Poleline/Greensferry project, $430,410 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, including approval of past meeting minutes and citizen comment periods. The main action item is a public hearing on the McKinley Meadows Planned Unit Development, Special Use Permit, and Subdivision (files PUD-26-1/SUP-26-3/SUBD-26-3).

• Public hearing on McKinley Meadows PUD/SUP/Subdivision (File Nos. PUD-26-1/SUP-26-3/SUBD-26-3)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three annexations (North Chase Place, Fisher Lift Station, Public Works) and consider consent items including reasoned decisions for Gaul Annexation and Prairie Medical Zone Change. Other major actions include awards for police parking lot improvements, sewer replacement contracts, the 2025 Transportation Master Plan, and a chip seal contract. The meeting also features a workshop on personnel policy updates and an executive session on hiring.

• Public hearings on North Chase Place (ANNX-25-8), Fisher Lift Station (ANNX-26-1), and Public Works (ANNX-26-2) annexations
• Consent calendar includes reasoned decisions for Gaul Annexation (ANNX-25-1) and Prairie Medical Zone Change (ZC-25-2)
• Police Department Parking Lot Improvements: recommendation to award, construction management, and vehicle access gate contracts
• Public Works Operations Center scope modifications and contract amendments with Integrus
• 2025 Transportation Master Plan adoption under unfinished business

The City Council approved three annexation requests unanimously: North Chase Place (4.98 acres, R-1), Fisher Lift Station (0.51 acres, R-1), and Public Works Annexation (industrial zoning). Dana Repan was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The consent calendar, including minutes, payables, and several land-use reasoned decisions, was also approved. Council gave direction to expand the scope of the Public Works Operations Center design, but no formal vote was taken.

• Appointed Dana Repan to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 8 routine items (5-0)
• Approved North Chase Place Annexation (ANNX-25-8) with R-1 zoning (5-0)
• Approved Fisher Lift Station Annexation (ANNX-26-1) with R-1 zoning (5-0)
• Approved Public Works Annexation (ANNX-26-2) with industrial zoning (5-0)
• Council supported increased scope for Public Works Operations Center design (no vote, staff direction only)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. on April 28, 2026 in City Hall’s second‑floor conference room. The workshop will introduce the Cost Recovery Pyramid as a tool for allocating resources. No formal meeting or decisions will follow the workshop.

• Workshop topic: Introduction to the Cost Recovery Pyramid for Resource Allocation

The April 28, 2026 workshop of the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order but canceled at 5:26 PM because fewer than the required number of members were present. No formal meeting followed, and no decisions were made or business conducted.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two annexation zoning recommendations on the consent calendar: Fisher Lift Station (File No. ANNX-26-1) and Public Works (File No. ANNX-26-2). These are routine items requiring formal action. No public hearings or other substantive discussions are listed.

• Fisher Lift Station Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-1)
• Public Works Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-2)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a consent calendar containing two annexation zoning recommendations: Fisher Lift Station (File No. ANNX-26-1) and Public Works (File No. ANNX-26-2). The vote was unanimous (8-0). The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved Fisher Lift Station annexation zoning recommendation (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Approved Public Works annexation zoning recommendation (consent calendar, unanimous)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Transportation Master Plan. The council also considers awarding contracts for the Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline Project and the Quarry Sports Complex Phase 1 Construction Agreement. New business includes an update to the Solid Waste Temporary Projects Ordinance and a Community Garden MOU with the Post Falls Food Bank. The meeting begins with a workshop on an efficiency study and ceremonial proclamations for Arbor Day, Military Child Month, and National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Transportation Master Plan
• The Quarry Sports Complex Phase 1 Construction Agreement
• Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline Project — recommendation to award and construction management services amendment
• Solid Waste Temporary Projects Ordinance Update
• Community Garden MOU with Post Falls Food Bank

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar including meeting minutes and payables. After a public hearing, the council voted 6-0 to table the 2025 Transportation Master Plan, which outlines $362.8 million in road and multi-modal projects through 2045, to a future meeting. No action was taken on the Quarry Sports Complex Phase 1 construction agreement (item incomplete in minutes). A workshop discussion on a proposed efficiency study for the Streets Division resulted in no decision.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, payables) (6-0)
• Tabled 2025 Transportation Master Plan adoption (6-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council is meeting for a workshop on the 2026-2027 budget. No formal decisions, public hearings, or other agenda items are scheduled; the meeting consists of roll call, the workshop, and adjournment.

• Workshop on the 2026-2027 Budget

The City Council held a workshop to review preliminary information for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Council members discussed economic factors, potential state revenue, and department budget requests. No formal budget approval was recorded.

• Held workshop on FY2027 budget process
• Reviewed economic factors (CPI, ENR, Municipal Cost Index)
• Reviewed potential state funding revenue sources
• Reviewed FY2027 budget requests and personnel needs