Post Falls public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review multiple annexation ordinances and a zone change decision. The agenda also includes appointments to various city commissions and equipment purchases for parks and cemetery maintenance.

• Ordinances for Millsap Landing, Bogie, and DeAtley annexations
• Purchase of a 2024 John Deere backhoe and a Chevrolet dump truck
• Housing Company zone change decision
• Contract amendment with JUB Engineers for Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan
• Rose of Sharon Purchase and Sale Agreement

The City Council approved three property annexations, a zoning change for the Housing Company, and several utility infrastructure contracts. The council also adopted new policies for outside agency funding and representation and denied a request to allow hunting on city land.

• Approved annexations for Millsap Landing, Bogie, and DeAtley (6-0)
• Approved Housing Company zone change to SmartCode 5 (6-0)
• Approved $101,421.55 for I-90/SH-41 Interchange water main insertion valves (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 design contract with Century West for 2024 Water Distribution Project (6-0)
• Approved $249,586.67 purchase of a CCTV camera truck from SWS Equipment (6-0)
• Approved $53,620 contract amendment with JUB Engineers for WRF Master Plan (6-0)
• Denied request to hunt on land application property (6-0)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to Urban Renewal, Planning and Zoning, and Parks and Recreation Commissions (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding The Post PUD-23-1 / SUBD-23-4. No other specific business items are listed for action.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for The Post PUD-23-1 / SUBD-23-4

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and subdivision for a townhome community called The Post. The project will consist of 87 single-family residential lots on approximately 8.72 acres. Approval was granted subject to 11 conditions, including a requirement for the developer to provide a long-term HOA maintenance funding plan.

• Approved PUD-23-1 and SUBD-23-4 for 87 single-family residential lots (5-0)
• Added condition to approval requiring HOA dues calculations for short and long-term maintenance of streets, alleys, and sidewalks (5-0)
• Accepted November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved pay grade adjustments for police officers to improve recruitment and retention. They also awarded a construction contract for Black Bay Phase 1 and approved utility equipment purchases and code updates.

• Approved Police Department pay grade kinds and levels adjustments (6-0)
• Approved Black Bay Phase 1 construction agreement with Big Sky Corp for $2,558,965 plus a $127,948.25 contingency (6-0)
• Approved $220,120 contract with Civitas for Black Bay construction administration (6-0)
• Approved $65,574.19 purchase of four Knife Gate Valves for solids hopper rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved $74,459.00 for JUB Engineers construction management services (6-0)
• Approved updates to Post Falls Code Chapter 13.20 Wastewater Discharge Restrictions (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including three annexation agreements and election results (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will address new business regarding Black Bay Construction and Woodbridge Playground. The agenda does not provide specific details for these items.

• Black Bay Construction
• Woodbridge Playground

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on the Black Bay construction bid and proposed playground designs for Woodbridge Park.

• Approved October 24, 2023 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the DeAtley, Bogie, and Copper Basin Prairie annexation files. A workshop is also scheduled to discuss the I-90 Widening Project with the Idaho Department of Transportation. Other items include infrastructure change orders and various equipment purchases.

• Public hearings for DeAtley, Bogie, and Copper Basin Prairie annexations
• I-90 Widening Project workshop with Idaho Department of Transportation
• Change Order #66 for the Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project
• Purchase of a new paint striping truck
• Post Falls Community Forest Hazard Fuels Treatment Grant

The Council approved the annexation of the DeAtley and Bogie properties but denied the Copper Basin Prairie request. Other key actions included approving a wastewater plant change order and purchasing a new paint striping truck.

• Approved DeAtley Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-1) with CCS zoning (5-0)
• Approved Bogie Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-2) with R-1 zoning (5-0)
• Denied Copper Basin Prairie Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-3) (5-0)
• Approved Water Reclamation Facility Change Order #66 with Sletten Construction (5-0)
• Approved $424,428 purchase of a new paint striping truck from Vogel Traffic Services (5-0)
• Accepted $125,000 Community Forest Hazard Fuels Treatment Grant with $12,500 match (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including various surplus requests and improvement agreements (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will consider zoning recommendations for three annexation files. These include Bogie, DeAtley, and Copper Basin-Prairie. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 2023.

• Bogie Annexation File No ANNX-23-2 zoning recommendation
• DeAtley Annexation File No ANNX-23-1 zoning recommendation
• Copper Basin-Prairie Annexation File No ANNX-23-3 zoning recommendation
• Approval of October 10 and October 30 meeting minutes

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent calendar by a 5-0 vote. The action forwarded zoning recommendations for the Bogie, DeAtley, and Copper Basin-Prairie annexations. The commission also approved meeting minutes from October 10 and October 30, 2023.

• Approved Consent Calendar including three annexation zoning recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Bogie Annexation (ANNX-23-2) zoning recommendation on consent (5-0)
• Approved DeAtley Annexation (ANNX-23-1) zoning recommendation on consent (5-0)
• Approved Copper Basin-Prairie Annexation (ANNX-23-3) zoning recommendation on consent (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 10 and Oct. 30, 2023 on consent (5-0)

City Council

The Council will review multiple annexation agreements, including those for Nagra and Thompson. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding snow removal and development agreement text amendments. Additionally, the Council will consider a contract amendment for the City Hall remodel.

• Boyd's Landing Subdivision Plat Application
• Nagra Annexation Development Agreement
• Ordinance - Snow Removal
• City Hall Remodel – Amendment #2 to contract with Bernardo Wills
• Compact Excavator Purchase for the Urban Forestry Division

The Post Falls City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow from public sidewalks, with fines for violations. The Council also authorized the direct purchase of a wastewater service truck for up to $250,000 after competitive bids failed. Additionally, the Council approved a $158,420 contract amendment for City Hall remodel design and accepted a consent calendar including several annexation agreements.

• Approved new Snow Removal ordinance (6-0)
• Authorized wastewater service truck purchase up to $250,000 (6-0)
• Approved City Hall Remodel Amendment #2 for $158,420 (6-0)
• Approved Nagra Annexation Ordinance File No. ANNX-22-11 (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement Text Amendment TA-23-1 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Boyd's Landing Plat and Kootenai County Transit Agreement (6-0)
• Entered executive session regarding legal counsel (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed amendment for the Montrose Planned Unit Development and Subdivision. This item is listed under the consent agenda for action.

• Montrose PUD and Subdivision Amendment (File No. PUDA-22-1/SUBD-22-10)

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Montrose Major PUD Amendment (PUDA-22-1) and the Montrose 2022 subdivision (SUBD-22-10). Both items were reviewed under a consent agenda and found to meet City Code and Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act standards. The subdivision approval was granted with specific conditions imposed.

• Approved Montrose Major PUD Amendment (PUDA-22-1)
• Approved Montrose 2022 subdivision (SUBD-22-10) with conditions

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Post Falls Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially take action on boat launch fees, Avista projects, and staffing changes. The agenda also includes approval of the September 26, 2023 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Boat launch fees (action item)
• Avista projects
• Staffing changes
• Approval of minutes from Sept. 26, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports regarding boat launch usage, Avista utility projects, pond maintenance, and personnel changes.

• Approved September 26, 2023 minutes (Hail-Aye, Cornwell-Abstain, Duczek-Abstain, Vranich-Aye)

City Council

The City Council will review several action items including subdivision agreements, zoning changes, and annexation ordinances. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a development agreement text amendment.

• Development Agreement Text Amendment File # TA-23-1 public hearing
• North Crown Zone Change Ordinance File # ZC-22-7
• Thompson Satchwell Annexation Ordinance File # ANNX-22-14
• Purchase of four replacement Henke gated loader plows
• Police Department Direct Multi Node VIPER System contract

The City Council approved several infrastructure investments, including well rehabilitation and new snow plows. The council also passed a zoning change for North Crown and an annexation ordinance for Thompson Satchwell.

• Approved $372,400 for Well 4 Rehabilitation Engineering and Construction Management (5-0)
• Approved $145,851.68 for four replacement Henke Gated Loader Plows (5-0)
• Approved North Crown Zone Change from Public Reserve to Residential Mixed (5-0)
• Approved Thompson Satchwell Annexation of approximately 283.60 acres (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement Text Amendment File # TA-23-1 (5-0)
• Approved $19,000 for Well House 11 additional services with J-U-B Engineers (5-0)
• Authorized legal enforcement action regarding Project Delta (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Satre Estates Plat and Police VIPER system contract (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding two annexation requests. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting and workshop minutes.

• Copper Basin Prairie Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-3)
• DeAtley Annexation (ANNX-23-1)
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of September 26, 2023, workshop minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a recommendation for the Copper Basin Prairie annexation and the DeAtley annexation. Both actions involve bringing county islands into city limits for future residential and commercial development.

• Approved Copper Basin Prairie Annexation (ANNX-23-3) for high-density multi-family and CCS zoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of DeAtley Annexation (ANNX-23-1) for CCS zoning (5-0)
• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 26, 2023 workshop minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17th.

The Post Falls City Council meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, was canceled. The source record notes that the next City Council meeting will take place on October 17th. No substantive decisions or actions were taken.

• October 3, 2023 meeting canceled

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024 Budget. The council is also scheduled to consider an ordinance to supersede the FY 2024 Budget.

• FY 2024 Budget Hearing
• Ordinance - Superseding FY2024 Budget

The City Council held a public hearing and approved the FY 2024 Budget. The budget includes a total amount of $145,455,167 and a property tax amount of $15,302,447.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget (Borders-Aye, Walker-Aye, Shove-connection dropped)

City Council

The City Council will review a reasoned decision regarding the Thompson Satchwell Annexation and North Crown Zone Change. The meeting also includes a public hearing and resolution consideration for the FY2024 Property Tax Reserve to Foregone.

• Thompson Satchwell Annexation and North Crown Zone Change (File No. ANNX-22-14/ZC-22-7)
• Public hearing for FY2024 Property Tax Reserve to Foregone
• Resolution regarding the FY2024 Forgone Tax Reserve

The City Council approved a resolution to reserve $135,596 of the current year's allowable increase in its forgone amount for use in future years. This action corrects a previous error made by the Kootenai County Assessor regarding annexation values.

• Approved Resolution FY2024 Forgone Tax Reserve to reserve $135,596 (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop regarding tiny homes. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop: Tiny Homes

The Commission held a workshop to discuss a proposed amendment regarding tiny homes. No formal decisions were made; staff will revise the draft ordinance based on Commission feedback for a future public hearing.

• Tabled tiny home ordinance draft for staff revisions

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review boat launch fees during new business. Staff will also provide updates regarding a community forest fire, the Post Falls Festival, and 2024 construction projects.

• Review of Boat Launch Fees
• Update on Community Forest Fire
• Post Falls Festival staff review
• 2024 Construction Projects

The Commission approved the June 27, 2023, meeting minutes. Members voted to postpone discussions regarding boat launch fee changes, including requests for resident, seasonal, and veteran rates, until the October Workshop.

• Approved June 27, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled boat launch fee review until October Workshop (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several land use items including annexations and construction improvement agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on a floodplain ordinance amendment and a Motorola Solutions service agreement.

• Millsap Landing Annexation (File No. ANNX-22-16)
• Nagra Annexation (File No. ANNX-22-11)
• Hydrilla Estates Construction Improvement Agreement
• Fair Estates Subdivision Master Development Agreement
• Quailview Twinhomes Construction Improvement Agreement

The City Council approved a new floodplain ordinance to maintain eligibility for the National Floodplain Insurance Program. The council also adopted updated personnel policies and a five-year service agreement for the city's CAD/RMS system.

• Approved Motorola Solutions agreement for CAD/RMS service for $445,725 (5-0)
• Approved Floodplain Ordinance Amendment to maintain FEMA insurance eligibility (5-0)
• Approved resolution to repeal eight outdated policies (5-0)
• Approved resolution adopting new and amended personnel policies (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including two annexations and three construction agreements (5-0)
• Directed staff to continue working on a sidewalk snow removal ordinance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several public hearing items including a municipal code amendment regarding development agreements. Discussions also include special use permits for a food bank and multi-family units, as well as an annexation request.

• Development Agreement Text Amendment (TA-23-1) to increase signature time from 6 to 12 months
• Special Use Permit for Post Falls Food Bank on R3 zoned property (SUP-23-3)
• Special Use Permit for Mullan Villas for 18 multi-family townhome units (SUP-23-2)
• Bogie Annexation request for approximately 5 acres with Single-Family Residential zoning (ANNX 23-2)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a text amendment to the Development Agreement, extending the signing deadline from six to twelve months. The motion carried with six affirmative votes and no opposition. The commission also accepted the consent calendar for the meeting, with six ayes and one abstention.

• Approved Development Agreement Text Amendment to extend signing period to 12 months (6-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar as presented (6 ayes, 1 abstain)

City Council

The council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024 budget ordinance and property tax resolutions. The agenda also includes reviews of master development agreements for several subdivisions.

• FY 2024 Budget Ordinance
• Haycrop Commercial Park Subdivision Master Development Agreement
• Millsap Landings Subdivision Master Development Agreement
• Quailview Townhomes Master Development Agreement
• Agreement to Provide 911 and Dispatch Services to the City of Rathdrum

The City Council approved the annual appropriation ordinance for the 2024 fiscal year and ratified a local disaster emergency declaration for the Parkway Fire. The council also adopted a new fee schedule and reserved property tax funds for future use.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget appropriating $148,455,167 (6-0)
• Ratified Parkway Fire Disaster Declaration to seek recovery assistance (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Fee Resolution to amend city fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved reserving $116,497 of FY 2024 Property Tax Reserve to Foregone (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including 911/dispatch agreement with Rathdrum and various development agreements (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance creating the position of Deputy City Administrator (6-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a special meeting to consider new business. The primary action item involves an ordinance regarding Mayor and Council compensation.

• Mayor and Council Compensation Ordinance

The City Council approved an ordinance amending municipal code to establish set annual salaries for the Mayor and Council members. The ordinance was passed on its first and only reading.

• Approved Mayor annual salary of $32,082.00 (6-0)
• Approved City Council member annual salary of $12,339.00 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and fee resolution. The council also plans to consider an ordinance to amend the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and review the FY2022 audit.

• Public hearings for the FY2024 Budget and Fee Resolution
• Ordinance to Amend Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
• Ponderosa Lift Station Additional Services Agreement with T-O Engineers
• Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Prairie Crossing Regional Shopping Center and Prairie/Zorros Street Roundabout agreement

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and a fee resolution including rate increases for water, wastewater, and sanitation. Council also approved several routine contracts and a service agreement for the Ponderosa Lift Station.

• Approved FY2024 Budget (6-0)
• Approved FY2024 Fee Resolution including 3% water and 2.5% wastewater rate increases (6-0)
• Approved $23,603 additional services agreement with T-O Engineers for Ponderosa Lift Station (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including August 1 minutes and payables (6-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Idaho Employment Lawyers for personnel policy review (6-0)
• Approved Prairie & Fennecus Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Prairie Crossing Regional Shopping Center and Prairie/Zorros Street Roundabout agreement (6-0)
• Approved Cemetery Temporary Construction Easement (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider reasoned decisions for the Fair Estates, Millsap Landing, and Haycrop Commercial Park subdivisions. The meeting also includes the introduction of Anna Staal as Planner 1.

• Reasoned Decision - Fair Estates Subdivision (SUBD-23-1)
• Reasoned Decision - Millsap Landing Subdivision (SUBD-22-16)
• Reasoned Decision - Haycrop Commercial Park Subdivision (SUBD-23-2)
• Introduction of Anna Staal, Planner 1
• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the adoption of reasoned decisions for three subdivisions. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Reasoned Decision for Fair Estates Subdivision File No. SUBD-23-1 (5-0)
• Approved Reasoned Decision for Millsap Landing Subdivision File No. SUBD-22-16 (5-0)
• Approved Reasoned Decision for Haycrop Commercial Park Subdivision File No. SUBD-23-2 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the FY2024 budget. The regular meeting includes action items for an annexation agreement, a three-year school resource officer contract, and architectural services. Staff will also provide a review of the Post Falls Festival.

• FY2024 Budget workshop
• Elevate North School Resource Officer 3-year agreement
• Annexation Agreement - Hughes Trust
• Amendment to City Hall architectural services agreement
• Montrose 16th Addition Plat

The City Council approved a consent calendar containing several routine administrative items and agreements. The council also entered a brief executive session to discuss the hiring of a public officer or employee.

• Approved July 18th, 2023 City Council Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payables for July 11, 2023 - July 24, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent to Annexation Agreement - Hughes Trust (5-0)
• Approved Elevate North School Resource Officer 3 year agreement (5-0)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Bernardo Wills for City Hall Architectural Services (5-0)
• Approved Montrose 16th Addition Plat (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent (5-0)