Post Falls public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will consider finalizing the Teton Meadows subdivision plat and reviewing the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Road Report. The meeting also includes a workshop on affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity.

• Teton Meadows Final Subdivision Plat
• Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Road Report
• Quarry Sports Complex Lot Line Adjustment
• Well #4 Rehabilitation Recommendation of Award
• Habitat for Humanity and Affordable Housing workshop

The Post Falls City Council approved a $1,855,663 contract for the Well #4 Rehabilitation Project, including a 10% contingency, with funding from the Well House 4 Rehabilitation Fund. The council also approved a lot line adjustment at the Quarry Sports Complex to avoid bisecting future buildings. The consent calendar was accepted, covering routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and a final subdivision plat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Well #4 Rehabilitation award to WM Welch Corp for $1,855,663 (4-0)
• Approved Quarry Sports Complex Lot Line Adjustment (4-0)
• Accepted consent calendar including minutes, financial reports, Teton Meadows Final Subdivision Plat, and Mongeau Meadows Annexation Reasoned Decision (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting and a series of subdivision and annexation zoning recommendations. The meeting also includes a public hearing on three specific subdivision and annexation projects.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Bogie Subdivision Reasoned Decision File No. SUBD-24-1
• Killdeer Annexation Zoning Recommendation File No ANNX-24-4
• Public hearing on Crown Reserve Subdivision File No. SUBD-24-5
• Public hearing on Echo Estates Annexation and Subdivision File Nos. ANNX-24-5 & SUBD-24-4

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Crown Reserve Subdivision, a 148-lot single-family development on about 35.55 acres north of N. Cologne Way, subject to conditions in the staff report with modifications. The commission also approved the Killdeer Meadows Subdivision, an 18-lot project at 2640 E. Killdeer Avenue, conditioned on annexation into the city. The Echo Estates annexation and subdivision public hearing was cancelled because the applicant was not properly noticed.

• Approved Crown Reserve Subdivision (SUBD-24-5) with 148 lots (5-0)
• Approved Killdeer Meadows Subdivision (SUBD-24-8) with 18 lots, conditioned on annexation (5-0)
• Cancelled Echo Estates Annexation and Subdivision public hearing (ANNX-24-5, SUBD-24-4)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and several reasoned decisions (5-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will take the ceremonial oath for the new Council Seat #6 and formally accept Councilor Josh Walker's resignation, creating a vacancy for Seat #2. Routine consent‑calendar items will be approved, including fee and budget ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2025. The council will also adopt final plats for several subdivisions and hear staff reports on traffic and stormwater projects. No final action will be taken on citizen‑raised issues or executive‑session matters.

• Ceremonial Oath of Office for Council Seat #6
• Acceptance of Councilor Josh Walker's resignation and vacancy for Seat #2
• Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution Amendment #2
• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1
• Final plat approvals for Foxtail 10th, 16th Avenue, Boyd's Landing 1st, and North Place East subdivisions

The Post Falls City Council accepted Councilor Josh Walker's resignation and declared a vacancy in Council Seat #2. The council also approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution Amendment #2, the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1, and a $48,104 construction contingency for the Solids Hopper and Biofilter Improvements project. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with three members excused.

• Accepted Councilor Walker's resignation and declared vacancy in Council Seat #2 (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution Amendment #2 (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Approved $48,104 construction contingency for Solids Hopper and Biofilter Improvements (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including subdivision plats and Kootenai County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant Council Seat #6, accept the Mayor's appointment, and administer the oath of office. No other business is scheduled.

• Interview candidates for Council Seat #6
• Accept Mayor's appointment for Council Seat #6
• Administer oath of office for new council member

The City Council interviewed three candidates for the vacant Council Seat #6 and then voted to confirm Mayor Jacobson's nomination of Ryan Davis. The appointment passed with a 3-2 vote, and Davis was sworn in immediately.

• Interviewed candidates Ryan Davis, James Steffenson, and Greg Cossette for Council Seat #6
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Ryan Davis to Council Seat #6 (3-2)
• Administered oath of office to Ryan Davis

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold public hearings on a sanitary fee amendment and the FY2025 Budget Amendment #1. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and a postage machine purchase. New business features ordinances on updating electrical code references and prohibiting disruption of city government operations, along with a grant application for Prairie Avenue widening.

• Public hearing on Sanitary Fee Amendment
• Public hearing on FY2025 Budget Amendment #1
• Vacation Ordinance for right-of-way at 17th Avenue & Catherine Street
• Ordinance on Planning and Zoning Commission members and updating Electrical Code references
• Grant application for Prairie Avenue Widening (Greensferry to Cecil)

The Post Falls City Council approved the FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1, which adds the Police Department to the vehicle replacement fund and funds the Q'emiln Park power pedestal replacement. The council also approved a sanitary fee amendment, a right-of-way vacation, an ordinance on planning commission size and electrical code, and a grant application for Prairie Avenue widening. An ordinance on disrupting city operations was tabled.

• Approved FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Approved Sanitary Fee Amendment (4-0)
• Approved Vacation Ordinance for right-of-way at 17th & Catherine (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance on Planning and Zoning Commission members and electrical code (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance Prohibiting Disruption of City Government Operations (4-0)
• Approved Removing Items from Asset Inventory (4-0)
• Approved Grant Application for Prairie Avenue Widening (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on two subdivision projects and a Title 18 amendment regarding police access. The body will also consider a zoning recommendation for Gabrio Estates Duplexes. A workshop on the Development Impact Fee Study is scheduled prior to the regular meeting.

• Development Impact Fee Study Update workshop
• Gabrio Estates Duplexes Zoning Recommendation (ZC-24-2)
• Westfork Townhomes SUBD-24-6 public hearing
• Title 18 Amendment - Police Access File No. TA-24-2 public hearing
• Landmark Place Subdivision SUBD-24-3 public hearing

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved three major items: the Westfork Townhomes subdivision (6 lots), the Landmark Place subdivision (55 single-family lots), and a recommendation to amend Title 18 to require keyless entry systems for police access in new multifamily buildings. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the Gabrio Estates Duplexes zoning recommendation. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the consent calendar.

• Approved Westfork Townhomes subdivision, 6 lots (5-0)
• Approved Landmark Place subdivision, 55 single-family lots (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Title 18 police access amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Gabrio Estates Duplexes zoning recommendation (4-0-1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission is hosting an open house to discuss the purpose of a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA). Participants will discuss the current rental and buying markets, housing priorities for the next 15 years, and barriers to meeting housing demands.

• Discussion of current home buying and rental market issues
• Identification of unmet housing demands and development sites
• Small group activity on priorities for meeting housing demand

The Planning and Zoning Commission held an open house to gather public input for a Housing Needs Assessment, presented by Camoin Associates. Attendees discussed housing market issues, priorities, and barriers, then broke into small groups to share ideas. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; open house and discussion only

City Council

The City Council will consider the resignation of Councilor Shove and the process to fill the resulting vacancy in Seat #6. The body will also vote on several subdivision plats and a public hearing for the North Place Subdivision.

• Appointment of Chris Schreiber to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of Fair Estates and Quail View Twin Homes Final Subdivision Plats
• Public hearing for North Place Subdivision (File No. APL-24-1)
• Wastewater Capacity Replacement Fee Agreement for 3200 N. Spokane Street
• Vacation Ordinance for right-of-way at 17th Avenue & Catherine Street (VAC-24-1)

The City Council denied an appeal and affirmed the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of the North Place Subdivision, a 238.52-acre project with 1,125 lots on the southeast corner of Prairie and Idaho Street. The council also appointed Chris Schreiber to the Planning and Zoning Commission, accepted Councilor Kenny Shove's resignation, and approved several contracts and plats. A vacation ordinance for a portion of right-of-way at 17th Avenue & Catherine Street was tabled.

• Denied appeal and affirmed North Place Subdivision approval (4-0)
• Appointed Chris Schreiber to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Accepted Councilor Shove's resignation and declared vacancy in Seat #6 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including final plats for Fair Estates and Quail View Twin Homes (4-0)
• Approved $95,076 Black Bay Boardwalk revisions (4-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage fees as presented (3-1)
• Approved $74,017.90 contract adjustment for heat trace installation (4-0)
• Tabled vacation ordinance for 17th Avenue & Catherine Street (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond procedural items. The agenda includes routine approval of past meeting minutes and three annexation public hearings, but no action items or reports are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of Planning and Zoning Workshop Minutes 09-11-2024
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes 10-8-2024
• Public hearings for three annexation requests: Early Dawn & Zorros (ANNX-24-1), Poleline & Zorros (ANNX-24-2), Killdeer (ANNX-24-4)

The Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend approval of three annexation requests with zoning recommendations to the City Council. Two properties (Early Dawn & Zorros, and Poleline & Zorros) were recommended for Community Commercial Services (CCS) zoning, and one property (Killdeer) was recommended for Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning. All votes were 5-0. The commission also approved the consent calendar containing prior meeting minutes.

• Approved consent calendar (workshop minutes 09-11-2024 and meeting minutes 10-8-2024) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Early Dawn & Zorros Annexation (ANNX-24-1) with CCS zoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Poleline & Zorros Annexation (ANNX-24-2) with CCS zoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Killdeer Annexation (ANNX-24-4) with R1 zoning (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission will meet to decide on the approval of minimum standards. The body will also receive an update on Post Falls impact fees from Melissa Cleveland.

• Approval of Minimum Standards
• Post Falls Impact Fees Update
• Request for volunteers for Winterfest on December 6, 2024
• Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including meeting minutes, payables, a cash report, a construction improvement agreement for Corbin Road, a private improvement at Highlands Water Reservoir, and a solid‑waste owner substitution. The council will also hold public hearings on a Shawver Autobody zone change (File No. ZC-24-1) and the Mongeau Meadows annexation and annexation agreement (File No. ANNX-24-3). Remaining agenda sections are for reports, announcements, and procedural matters with no final action required.

• Construction Improvement Agreement with Wyld, LLC for Corbin Road Utility Improvements
• Agreement for Private Improvement at Highlands Water Reservoir
• Consent for Substitution of Solid Waste Owner
• Shawver Autobody Zone Change – File No. ZC-24-1
• Mongeau Meadows Annexation and Annexation Agreement – File No. ANNX-24-3

The City Council unanimously approved a zone change for Shawver Autobody from Heavy Industrial to Community Commercial Services, and approved the Mongeau Meadows annexation of 5.8 acres with R-1 zoning. Both motions passed 5-0. The consent calendar was also approved, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Shawver Autobody Zone Change (ZC-24-1) from Heavy Industrial to Community Commercial Services (5-0)
• Approved Mongeau Meadows Annexation and Annexation Agreement (ANNX-24-3), 5.8 acres with R-1 zoning (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, cash report, and three agreements (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider items on its consent calendar, including meeting minutes and recommendations for the Mongeau Meadows annexation, a Mongeau Meadows subdivision decision, a Shawver Autobody zone change, and a Shawver Autobody special‑use permit. The meeting also includes public hearings on the Bogie Subdivision, Gabrio Estates duplexes, and Landmark Place Subdivision. Commissioners may receive citizen comments but cannot act on them at this meeting.

• Consent calendar – Mongeau Meadows Annexation Zoning Recommendation (File No. ANNX-24-3)
• Consent calendar – Mongeau Meadows Subdivision Reasoned Decision (File No. SUBD-24-2)
• Consent calendar – Shawver Autobody Zone Change Zoning Recommendation (File No. ZC-24-1)
• Consent calendar – Shawver Autobody Special Use Permit Reasoned Decision (File No. SUP-24-6)
• Public hearing – Bogie Subdivision (File No. SUBD-24-1)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zone change for three lots in Gabrio Estates from Single-Family Residential (R1) to Medium Density Residential (R2) to allow three duplexes. The recommendation passed 3-2 and will go to the City Council for a final decision. The commission also approved the Bogie Subdivision, a 4.2-acre single-family residential development, subject to conditions. A public hearing on the Landmark Place Subdivision was postponed to the November 12 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Gabrio Estates duplexes zone change (ZC-24-2) (3-2)
• Approved Bogie Subdivision (SUBD-24-1) subject to conditions, including demolition of structures before final plat
• Approved consent calendar items, including minutes, Mongeau Meadows annexation/subdivision, and Shawver Autobody zone change/special use permit
• Postponed Landmark Place Subdivision (SUBD-24-3) to November 12, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution and the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Ordinance. The body is also deciding on an employment contract for IT Director Michael Kirby and several subdivision agreements.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
• Employment Contract Approval for Information Technology Director Michael Kirby
• Update to the Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution
• Eucon Subdivision Plat Application
• 12th Avenue Forcemain J-U-B Contract Amendment #2

The Post Falls City Council approved an ordinance adding the Information Technology Director position to the city's appointed officers and approved the employment contract for Michael Kirby, who was sworn in as IT Director. The council also approved several other items, including a fee resolution update, a budget amendment, a contract amendment for the 12th Avenue Forcemain project, a lot line adjustment, a rights-of-way assignment, and an engineering services agreement. All votes were unanimous except for the IT Director contract, which passed 5-1 with Councilor Steigleder voting no.

• Approved update to Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Resolution (6-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Ordinance Amendment #2 (6-0)
• Approved 12th Avenue Forcemain J-U-B Contract Amendment #2 for $30,000 (6-0)
• Approved Community Gardens Lot Line Adjustment (6-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Information Technology Director to appointed officers (6-0)
• Approved employment contract for IT Director Michael Kirby (5-1)
• Approved Maplewood Avenue Rights-of-Way Assignment (6-0)
• Approved Engineering and Design Services Agreement for Guy Road Lift Station Abandonment and Gravity Sewer Line for $475,000 (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Post Falls Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission will hold its regular meeting at City Council Chambers. The body will take formal action on routine minutes and discuss two action items: Level of Service and Park Standards. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar figures are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Level of Service discussion (action item)
• Park Standards discussion (action item)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 and a fee resolution for fiscal year 2025. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city hall remodels and water reclamation projects.

• Public hearing for Budget Amendment FY 2024
• Fiscal year 2025 Fee Resolution
• Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project contract amendment with Panhandle Area Council
• City Hall Remodel contracts with Avidex (Audio Visual) and Contract Design Associates (Furnishings)
• Montrose 17th Addition Plat Application and Eucon Subdivision Construction Improvement Agreement

The Post Falls City Council approved the FY2025 fee resolution, a budget amendment transferring funds for FY2025 projects, and several contracts including the Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project amendment with Panhandle Area Council, City Hall remodel audio-visual and furnishings contracts, a Fiscal Impact Analysis with URBAN3, and intergovernmental agreements for prosecution services with Hayden and Rathdrum. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilor Kenny Shove absent. The meeting also included a workshop on standardizing department head contracts, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved FY2025 Fee Resolution (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 Budget Amendment for fund transfers (5-0)
• Approved $11,300 contract amendment with Panhandle Area Council for wage compliance (5-0)
• Approved $140,724.97 audio-visual contract with Avidex for City Hall remodel (5-0)
• Approved $191,376.15 furnishings contract with Contract Design Associates for City Hall remodel (5-0)
• Approved $131,875 Fiscal Impact Analysis agreement with URBAN3 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 prosecution services agreements with Hayden ($11,600/month) and Rathdrum ($7,485/month) (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss an impact fee study and consider consent calendar items, public hearings, and administrative reports. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Development Impact Fee Committee Special Meeting
• Update Presentation: Impact Fee Study Phase One
• Consent Calendar (items not detailed in agenda)
• Public Hearings (items not detailed in agenda)
• Administrative/Staff Reports

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 11, 2024, and heard a presentation on the Phase One Development Impact Fee Study. No formal decisions were made; the commission skipped agenda items 1 through 4 and only received the staff report. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Skipped consent calendar, citizen issues, unfinished business, and public hearings
• Received Development Impact Fee Study Phase One update presentation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve routine items on the consent calendar, including several reasoned decisions. It will conduct public hearings on three annexation files: Early Dawn & Zorros (ANNX-24-1), Poleline & Zorros (ANNX-24-2), and Killdeer (ANNX-24-4). A citizen issues segment will allow residents to speak on topics not on the agenda, but no action will be taken on those comments at this meeting.

• Spencer Townhomes Reasoned Decision (SUP-24-3)
• Aspen Cottage and Tiny Homes Reasoned Decision (SUP-24-4)
• Anytime Archery Reasoned Decision (SUP-24-5)
• Early Dawn & Zorros Annexation (File No. ANNX-24-1)
• Killdeer Annexation (File No. ANNX-24-4)

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission held a brief meeting with no substantive decisions. The three scheduled public hearings for annexations (Early Dawn & Zorros, Poleline & Zorros, and Killdeer) were canceled and will be rescheduled for October. The commission approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes and three reasoned decisions for special use permits.

• Approved consent calendar including August 13 minutes and reasoned decisions for Spencer Townhomes, Aspen Cottage and Tiny Homes, and Anytime Archery (6-0)
• Canceled Early Dawn & Zorros Annexation hearing (ANNX-24-1), rescheduled for October
• Canceled Poleline & Zorros Annexation hearing (ANNX-24-2), rescheduled for October
• Canceled Killdeer Annexation hearing (ANNX-24-4), rescheduled for October

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial items, and contracts. Key decisions include adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget ordinance, setting alcoholic beverage fees, and authorizing use of foregone tax authority. The council will also hold a public hearing on FY2025 fees and consider deferred impact fees for attainable housing.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance
• Alcoholic Beverage Fees
• Resolution Authorizing Use of Foregone Tax Authority
• Deferred Impact Fees for Attainable and Affordable Housing
• Consultant Contract for Warren Park Frontage Improvements

The Post Falls City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget ordinance appropriating $159,616,812, and a resolution to use $647,048 in foregone tax authority for operations and capital projects. The council also approved the FY2025 fee hearing, a right-of-way vacation, and the Critical Materials Ordinance. A proposal to defer impact fees for affordable housing was tabled for further workshop discussion.

• Approved FY2025 budget ordinance of $159,616,812 (5-1)
• Approved resolution to use $160,047 (1%) and $487,001 (3%) foregone tax balance (5-1)
• Approved FY2025 fee hearing (unanimous)
• Approved 17th & Catherine right-of-way vacation VAC-24-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Critical Materials Ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled deferred impact fees for attainable/affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including consultant contract and surplus playground equipment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The body is also considering several land use applications, property purchase agreements, and a new ordinance regarding critical materials.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Zone Change Ordinance and Agreement for Our Next Venture (ZC-23-4)
• Legion Park Master Development Agreement (SUP-23-4 & SUBD-23-6)
• Purchase and Sale Agreements for Lundy Easements with Treend/Schons and Avista
• Proposed Critical Materials Ordinance and MOU with Panhandle Health District

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented, including a 3% foregone tax for capital expenditures tied to 2021 Master Plan projects. The budget includes a 3.5% COLA and up to 4% merit for employees, one additional police officer, four new police vehicles, and other limited funding recommendations. The council also approved several other items including a zone change, a critical materials ordinance, and two purchase agreements.

• Approved FY 2025 budget with 3% foregone tax for capital expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Our Next Venture zone change from Industrial to Community Commercial Services (6-0)
• Approved Critical Materials Ordinance and MOU with Panhandle Health District (6-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreements with Treend/Schons and Avista for Lundy easements and property (6-0)
• Approved Prairie and Fennecus roundabout art proposal (6-0)
• Accepted consent calendar including minutes, payables, and audit engagement letter (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land use applications, including an annexation and subdivision request. The body will also review a reasoned decision for North Place East and discuss deferred impact fees for affordable housing.

• Mongeau Meadows Annexation & 1st Addition Subdivision (ANNX-24-3 & SUBD-24-2)
• Shawver Autobody zone change and special use permit (ZC-24-3 & SUP-24-6)
• Anytime Archery special use permit (SUP-24-5)
• North Place East 2024 Reasoned Decision (SUBD-23-7)
• Staff report on Deferred Impact Fees for Attainable and Affordable Housing

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Anytime Archery, an indoor archery range in the Expo area, and recommended approval of a zone change and special use permit for Shawver Autobody. It also recommended approval of the Mongeau Meadows annexation and 21-lot subdivision. The commission approved the North Place East subdivision reasoned decision without a multifamily restriction condition.

• Approved Anytime Archery special use permit (SUP-24-5) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Shawver Autobody zone change (ZC-24-3) (5-0)
• Approved Shawver Autobody special use permit (SUP-24-6) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Mongeau Meadows annexation (ANNX-24-3) (5-0)
• Approved Mongeau Meadows 21-lot subdivision (SUBD-24-2) (5-0)
• Approved North Place East reasoned decision without multifamily condition (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and various infrastructure contracts. The agenda includes a workshop on school district funding and a review of the State Transportation Investment Program.

• Fiscal year 2025 budget resolution
• WRF Biosolids Hopper and Biofilter Modifications Project construction contract award
• Spokane Street Rehabilitation contract change order to extend paving limits
• Quarry Sports Complex LWCF Grant Application
• Alcoholic Beverage Fees

The Post Falls City Council approved a $481,040.45 construction contract for the Water Reclamation Facility biosolids hopper and biofilter modifications, funded through the WRF Odor, Solids, and Dewatering Project Budget. It also approved a resolution to advertise the fiscal year 2025 budget, a change order for Spokane Street paving, an addendum to a development agreement, and a grant application for the Quarry Sports Complex. All votes were 4-0 except the development agreement addendum, which passed 3-1.

• Approved WRF Biosolids Hopper and Biofilter Modifications construction contract to Apollo Inc. for $481,040.45 (4-0)
• Approved fiscal year 2025 budget resolution for advertising (4-0)
• Approved Spokane Street Rehabilitation Contract Change Order 1 to extend paving limits, cost $553,826.65 (4-0)
• Approved Addendum #1 to Development Agreement for Point Zone Change (RZNE-0001-2022) (3-1, Steigleder dissenting)
• Approved Quarry Sports Complex LWCF Grant Application for $1.25 million (4-0)
• Removed agenda items 1e, 3b, and executive session (4-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a budget workshop before its regular meeting, then consider several action items including the fiscal year 2025 budget resolution, a tiny home performance standards ordinance, and an engineering services agreement for the Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Mountain View Bible Church annexation and various routine consent items.

• Fiscal year 2025 Budget Resolution
• Tiny Home Performance Standards Ordinance (TA-23-2)
• Engineering Services Agreement for Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline Project
• Public hearing: Mountain View Bible Church annexation (ANNX-23-6)
• 6th Avenue Stormwater Additional Services Agreement

The Post Falls City Council approved annexing about 3.6 acres for Mountain View Bible Church at Prairie Avenue and Chase Road with Limited Commercial zoning, and passed a tiny home performance standards ordinance. Council also approved a $71,500 stormwater services agreement, a $283,730 change order for the 12th Avenue Forcemain project, a Title 18/18A housekeeping ordinance, and an $851,600 engineering agreement for the Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline Project. The FY 2025 budget resolution was removed from the agenda and will return at a later meeting; a budget workshop presented a proposed 4% general fund increase.

• Approved annexation of ~3.6 acres for Mountain View Bible Church with Limited Commercial zoning (4-0)
• Approved Tiny Home Performance Standards Ordinance TA-23-2 (4-0)
• Approved 6th Avenue Stormwater Additional Services Agreement, $71,500 (4-0)
• Approved 12th Avenue Forcemain over-excavation Change Order #4, $283,730 (4-0)
• Approved Title 18 and 18A Housekeeping Ordinance TA-24-1 (4-0)
• Approved Seltice Way Rehabilitation and Pipeline engineering agreement with JUB Engineers, $851,600 (4-0)
• Removed FY 2025 Budget Resolution from agenda; to return at next meeting (4-0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f); no action taken

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two special use permit applications. The agenda also includes a report from the Development Impact Fee Committee and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Spencer Townhomes (File No. SUP-24-3)
• Public hearing for Aspen Cottage and Tiny Homes (File No. SUP-24-4)
• 2023 Impact Fee Report review

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved two Special Use Permits: Spencer Townhomes (SUP-24-3), allowing four duplexes and eight townhomes on 1.90 acres near N. Spencer Street, and Aspen Cottage and Tiny Homes (SUP-24-4), allowing four cottage and tiny home units on 2 acres as part of a larger 6.18-acre project. Both approvals were unanimous and subject to conditions in the staff reports; the tiny home portion of SUP-24-4 is contingent on City Council approval of a Tiny Home Ordinance. The 2023 Impact Fee Report was amended to a later date pending updates.

• Approved Spencer Townhomes Special Use Permit (SUP-24-3) for 4 duplexes and 8 townhomes on 1.90 acres (6-0, Kimball abstained on consent calendar)
• Approved Aspen Cottage and Tiny Homes Special Use Permit (SUP-24-4) for 4 cottage/tiny home units on 2 acres (6-0)
• Added condition to SUP-24-4 that tiny home special use is subject to City Council approval of Tiny Home Ordinance
• Accepted June 11, 2024 meeting minutes via consent calendar (5-0, Kimball abstained)
• 2023 Impact Fee Report amended to a later date pending updates
• Announced introduction of new Planner 1, Kelly Mathews

City Council

The City Council will review several land use matters including annexations and subdivision agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a housekeeping ordinance and consideration of the Legion Park Annexation Ordinance.

• Legion Park Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-23-7)
• Tiny Home Performance Standards Ordinance (TA-23-2)
• Title 18 and 18A Housekeeping Ordinance (TA-24-1)
• Kruger Annexation Denial Letter (File No ANNX-23-5)
• Boyd's Landing 1st Addition MDA (File No SUBD-23-5)

The Post Falls City Council approved a housekeeping ordinance (TA-24-1) revising site plan review triggers and how building stories are counted under SmartCode, and approved the Legion Park Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-23-7) annexing about 1.214 acres. The Tiny Home Performance Standards Ordinance (TA-23-2) was pulled from the agenda and moved to a future meeting because of an error in its attached summary. The council also accepted the consent calendar, entered and exited a roughly 10-minute executive session on acquiring an interest in real property, and held no new business or citizen issues.

• Approved removal of item 3b, the Tiny Home Performance Standards Ordinance (TA-23-2), from the agenda (5-0, Malloy excused)
• Accepted the consent calendar as presented, including minutes, payables, April cash and investments, and several annexation/subdivision items (5-0)
• Approved Title 18 and 18A Housekeeping Ordinance TA-24-1 and directed an ordinance be brought with the improvements (5-0)
• Approved first and only reading of the Legion Park Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-23-7) by title only under suspension of the rules (5-0)
• Approved the Legion Park Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-23-7), annexing approximately 1.214 acres, and directed the clerk to assign a number and publish by summary only (5-0)
• Entered executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to acquire an interest in real property, about 10 minutes, with no action taken (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will hold its annual summer park tour and BBQ. The meeting includes a tour and discussion of the community garden and Black Bay Park for informational purposes.

• Annual summer park tour and BBQ
• Tour and discussion of the community garden
• Tour and discussion of Black Bay Park

City Council

The City Council will consider several subdivision plat applications and infrastructure agreements. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Tiny Home Code and updates on Spokane Street rehabilitation.

• Ashlar Ranch Subdivision Plat Application
• Hydrilla Estates Subdivision Plat Application
• Tiny Home Code TA-23-2 public hearing
• Spokane Street Rehabilitation cooperative agreement and contract amendment
• Landmark Place Annexation Ordinance File No. ANNX-23-2019

The Post Falls City Council approved a draft Tiny Home Code (TA-23-2) and directed staff to bring back a formal ordinance, with Councilmember Steigleder voting no. The council also adopted the Water Reclamation Facility Facility Planning Study, which forecasts $291 million in capital improvements over 20 years funded by a continued 2.5% yearly rate increase. Other approvals included a $62,290 Q'emiln Well rehabilitation consulting authorization, a $700,000 ITD cooperative agreement for Spokane Street paving, an annexation of about 11.148 acres as R-1, and a rewritten aggressive solicitation ordinance. The council also approved accounts receivable write-offs and entered a brief executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved Tiny Home Code TA-23-2 and directed staff to return with a formal ordinance (4-1, Steigleder nay)
• Adopted Water Reclamation Facility Facility Planning Study (5-0)
• Approved $62,290 Q'emiln Well Rehabilitation consulting services authorization (5-0)
• Approved Spokane Street Rehabilitation cooperative agreement with ITD for $700,000 and $90,000 engineering contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved Landmark Place Annexation Ordinance ANNX-23-2019, about 11.148 acres zoned R-1 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Receivable Write-Offs (5-0)
• Approved Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance on first and only reading (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, vehicle surplus, two subdivision plats, and HR consultant RFP (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will review the May 14, 2024, meeting minutes and a zone recommendation for MVBC. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the North Place Subdivision.

• MVBC Zone Recommendation (File No. ANNX-23-6)
• North Place Subdivision Public Hearing (File No. SUBD-23-7)

The Commission approved the North Place East subdivision, allowing approximately 238.52 acres to be divided into up to 1,400 lots. The approval includes 13 staff report conditions and a new restriction on high-density multifamily housing at the corner of Penrose and Idaho Street.

• Approved North Place East subdivision File No. SUBD-23-7 (6-0)
• Added condition prohibiting high-density multifamily housing on parcel 7 at Penrose and Idaho Street (6-0)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved MVBC Zone Recommendation File No. ANNX-23-6 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including a recommendation of award for the City Hall Remodel Project and an ordinance regarding the Arche Annexation. The meeting also includes discussions on asphalt seal contracts and property rights-of-way acceptance.

• City Hall Remodel Project – Recommendation of Award
• 2024 Asphalt Chip Seal and Fog Seal Contract
• Arche Annexation and Zone Classification Ordinance
• Acceptance of Property - Rights-Of-Way and Easement - Prairie/Zorros Roundabout
• Contract Amendment for WRF Hopper Modifications Project

The Post Falls City Council approved a $689,417 contract with Darden Enterprises for the City Hall Remodel Project and a $645,806 contract with Poe Asphalt for 2024 road chip sealing. The Council also passed an ordinance removing the fixed 6:00 PM start time for council meetings from the city code, moving it to policy, and approved the annexation and zone classification for the Arche parcel.

• Approved City Hall Remodel bid award to Darden Enterprises for $689,417 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Asphalt Chip Seal contract with Poe Asphalt for $645,806 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance removing fixed 6:00 PM meeting start time from code (3-2)
• Approved Arche Annexation and Zone Classification Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment for WRF Hopper Modifications up to $52,790 (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023 (5-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including May 21/22 minutes and payables (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will review an overview of asset management during this workshop meeting. Staff will also present on the current phase and next steps for Asset Essentials software implementation.

• Asset Management Overview
• Computerized Maintenance Management Software: Asset Essentials Software

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. Staff provided updates on new management software and park facilities.

• Approved Consent Calendar including May 28, 2024 minutes (4-1-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to introduce the FY25 budget process and revenue forecasts. The session includes an overview of budgeting basics, council priorities, and preliminary budget presentations. Council members will also review department head requests for personnel and capital projects.

• FY25 revenue forecast presentation
• Overview of the budget process and statutory caps
• Presentation of preliminary operating, personnel, and capital budget requests
• Review of council priorities used for budget recommendations

The City Council held a workshop to review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including revenue forecasts and department requests. No formal votes or final budget approvals were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council will review several annexation agreements and a public hearing for the Kruger annexation. The meeting also includes discussions on a new roundabout design at 4th and Idaho St.

• Appointment of Randy Westlund to the KMPO board
• Contract with the Metts Group for Pleasant View Marketing Plan
• Arche Development and Annexation Agreement ANNX-23-4
• Legion Park Development and Annexation Agreement ANNX-23-7
• Kruger Annexation public hearing (ANNX-23-5)

The City Council voted 6-0 to deny the Kruger Annexation (ANNX-23-5), which would have annexed 6.869 acres on Seltice Way/McGuire/Echo Drive with Community Commercial Services and High Density Residential zoning. The Council also approved the consent calendar, appointed Randy Westlund to the KMPO board, and approved a clock tower design for the 4th and Idaho St. roundabout. A workshop on a citizen handbook and staff reports on projects and Chamber representation involved no final action.

• Denied Kruger Annexation ANNX-23-5 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Randy Westlund to KMPO board replacing Nathan Ziegler (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payables, March cash and investments, Metts Group contract, Arche and Legion Park annexation agreements (6-0)
• Approved 4th and Idaho St. Roundabout Design - Clocktower (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land use applications and zoning recommendations. The meeting includes public hearings for tiny homes, annexations, and code amendments. The commission will also review various subdivision reasoned decisions.

• Public hearing for Tiny Homes (File No. TA-23-2)
• MVBC Annexation public hearing (File No. ANNX-23-6)
• Kruger Annexation Zoning Recommendation (File No. ANNX-23-5)
• Pleasant View Apartments Reasoned Decision (SUP-24-1)
• Northshore Subdivision Reasoned Decision (File No. SUBD-23-3)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning recommendation for the Mountain View Bible Church annexation and recommended code amendments for tiny home standards and building configurations.

• Approved Limited Commercial zoning recommendation for Mountain View Bible Church annexation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Title 18 & 18A amendments regarding site plan review and building stories (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Tiny Home performance standards with a 5-acre contiguous use limit (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Kruger Annexation and Northshore Subdivision decisions (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will review several action items including subdivision plats, annexation decisions, and equipment purchases. A workshop is scheduled to discuss the Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan prior to the regular meeting.

• Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan workshop
• Haycrop Commercial Park (Jacklin Ranch) construction agreement and subdivision plat application
• Foxtail 10th Addition Subdivision construction agreement
• Legion Park and Arche annexation reasoned decisions
• Our Next Venture zone change (ZC-23-4) public hearing

The Post Falls City Council approved a $640,802.06 contract for the Community Garden parking lot and authorized planning services for a new Public Works Operations Center. They also approved a zone change for Our Next Venture LLC with a development agreement prohibiting residential use. Additionally, the Council rejected all bids for the Solids Hopper Building Modification to rebid the project as part of a larger package.

• Approved Community Garden Parking Lot Construction Agreements ($640,802.06 total)
• Approved Public Works Operation Center Planning Services contract
• Approved Our Next Venture Zone Change (ZC-23-4) with no-residential agreement
• Rejected all bids for Solids Hopper Building Modification
• Approved purchase of pump for 3rd Avenue Lift Station
• Approved Consent Calendar including annexations and fee waivers
• Authorized staff to mediate or settle claim discussed in executive session

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting several rights-of-way and easements for various roundabouts and roads. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a grant application for Warren Field Park Road improvements, and a workshop will address affordable housing.

• Acceptance of property rights-of-way for 4th & Idaho Roundabout
• Acceptance of property rights-of-way for Zorros Road, Harvest Avenue and Fennecus Road
• Woodbridge Park concrete contract with Five Star Concrete
• Public hearing for Warren Field Park Road Frontage Improvements grant application
• Amendments to Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project agreements

The City Council approved a $325,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant application to fund road frontage and ADA improvements at Warren Field Park, along with a Fair Housing Resolution and Citizen Participation Plan. The Council also passed amendments to professional services contracts for the Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project. A workshop on affordable housing was held prior to the meeting, but no legislative action was taken on housing developments.

• Approved Idaho CDBG grant application for Warren Field Park ($325k request) (5-0)
• Approved Fair Housing Resolution and Citizen Participation Plan (5-0)
• Approved amendment to J-U-B Engineers agreement for Water Reclamation Facility (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Panhandle Area Council contract for Water Reclamation Facility ($8,600) (5-0)
• Accepted consent calendar including payables and property rights-of-way (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to prepare for the Comprehensive Plan Update. The session includes presentations and discussions regarding a housing needs assessment and a fiscal impact analysis.

• Housing Needs Assessment presentation and discussion
• Fiscal Impact Analysis presentation and discussion

The City Council held a workshop to prepare for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code update. Council members reached a consensus to include a housing needs assessment and unanimously agreed to include a fiscal impact analysis in the update process.

• Agreed to include a housing needs assessment in the comprehensive plan update
• Unanimously agreed to include a fiscal impact analysis in the comprehensive plan update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for various development projects, including apartments and subdivisions. It will also consider a zoning recommendation for Our Next Venture and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning recommendation for Our Next Venture (ZC-23-4)
• Pleasant View Apartments Special Use Permit (SUP-24-1)
• Northshore Subdivision and PUD Amendment (SUBD-23-3)
• 1170 Mullan Ave Special Use Permit (SUP-24-2)
• Legion Park Special Use Permit and Subdivision (SUP-23-4 & SUBD-23-6)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several multi-family and subdivision requests, including a 22-lot subdivision and two apartment complexes. The board also approved a special use permit for eight cottage homes.

• Approved Pleasant View Apartments Special Use Permit for 80 units (3-2)
• Approved Northshore Subdivision and PUD Amendment for 22 lots (5-0)
• Approved 1170 Mullan Avenue Special Use Permit for 24 units (5-0)
• Approved Legion Park Special Use Permit for 8 cottage homes (5-0)
• Approved Legion Park Subdivision for 9 lots (5-0)
• Accepted March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Our Next Venture File No ZC-23-4 Zoning Recommendation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including subdivision agreements, wastewater fees, and road reconstruction contracts. A workshop regarding tiny homes is scheduled prior to the regular meeting.

• The Post Planned Unit Development & Subdivision Master Development Agreement
• Wastewater Capacity Replacement Fee Agreement at 6055 E. Seltice Way
• Fair Estates Subdivision Construction Improvement Agreement
• Spokane Street Reconstruction award and engineering services contract amendment
• Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project Change Order #68 with Sletten Construction

The City Council approved a construction contract for Spokane Street and adopted new policies regarding private road acceptance and public property memorials. The Council also authorized a contract for an impact fee update study and approved a change order for the Water Reclamation Facility.

• Awarded Spokane Street Reconstruction bid to Interstate Concrete for $869,050 (5-0)
• Approved $21,250 Engineering Services Contract Amendment for Spokane Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Private Road Acceptance and Memorials on Public Property Policies (5-0)
• Approved $115,890 contract for Impact Fee Update Phase I (5-0)
• Approved Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Treatment Project Change Order #68 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including March 19 minutes and various agreements (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will review the February 27, 2024 minutes and address new business. Discussion items include a phase change for The Quarry at Tullamore and a request for pickleball signage.

• Tullamore phase change - The Quarry
• Pickleball signage request
• Commission Elections

The Commission approved the February 27, 2024, minutes and voted to keep the existing leadership in place. Members discussed pickleball signage and updates regarding the Tullamore Phase Change project.

• Approved February 27, 2024 minutes (4-2-1)
• Approved motion for Chair and Vice Chair to remain the same (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Legion Park and Arche annexations. The meeting also includes discussions on new policies for private roads and memorials on public property. Additionally, the council will review several construction agreements and contract amendments.

• Public hearings for Legion Park (ANNX-23-7) and Arche (ANNX-23-4) annexations
• Construction improvement agreement for 4th Avenue and Idaho Street roundabout
• Contract amendments for the 12th Ave Force Main Phase 1 project
• Draft policy on the acceptance of private roads
• Expansion of crime reports to include drug-related crimes

The Council approved the annexation of Legion Park and Arche properties, with the latter designated for community commercial services. Several wastewater and road construction agreements were approved, and a new policy for public memorials was adopted.

• Approved Legion Park Annexation (File No ANNX-23-7) with R-1 zoning (6-0)
• Approved Arche Annexation (File No ANNX-23-4) with CCS zoning (5-1)
• Approved $43,200 Corbin Lift Station contract amendment (6-0)
• Approved 12th Ave Force Main Phase 1 agreements with Keller Associates, JUB Engineers, and Sonray Enterprises (6-0)
• Approved policy allowing private memorials on public property for up to 60 days (6-0)
• Approved $199,775 purchase of a telehandler for the Water Reclamation Facility (6-0)
• Tabled Fair Housing Resolution (6-0)
• Tabled private road acceptance policy for further review (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several annexation and zoning recommendations via the consent calendar. Public hearings are scheduled for a zone change and an annexation request.

• Legion Park Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-23-7)
• Arche Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-23-4)
• Boyd's Landing 1st Addition Reasoned Decision (SUBD-23-5)
• Our Next Venture Zone Change File No ZC-23-4
• Kruger Annexation File No ANNX-23-5

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a zone change for Our Next Venture and an annexation request for the Kruger property. The commission also approved several routine items via a consent calendar.

• Recommended approval of Our Next Venture Zone Change ZC-23-4 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Kruger Annexation ANNX-23-5 (5-1)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Legion Park Annexation Zoning Recommendation ANNX-23-7 (6-0)
• Approved Arche Annexation Zoning Recommendation ANNX-23-4 (6-0)
• Approved Boyd's Landing 1st Addition Reasoned Decision SUBD-23-5 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review subdivision plat applications for Wellsprings Addition and Foxtail 9th Addition. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding Fiscal Year 2024 fee updates and an ordinance relating to City Council meetings.

• Wellsprings Addition Subdivision Plat Application
• Foxtail 9th Addition Subdivision Plat Application
• Resolution - Fiscal Year 2024 Fee Update
• Ordinance Relating to City Council Meetings
• Ziply Fiber 911 Network Renewal Agreement

The City Council approved a resolution to update the city's fee schedule for fiscal year 2024 to reflect the cost of services. The council also approved several routine consent items, including subdivision plat applications and a network renewal agreement.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Fee Update resolution (6-0)
• Approved Wellsprings Addition Subdivision Plat Application (6-0)
• Approved Foxtail 9th Addition Subdivision Plat Application (6-0)
• Approved Ziply Fiber 911 Network Renewal Agreement (6-0)
• Approved surplus computer disposal (6-0)
• Approved surplus of letter folder/inserter machine (6-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance to remove fixed 6pm start time for council meetings

General

The City Council meeting consists of a single workshop item for land use training. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Land Use Training workshop

The City Council held a workshop focused on land use training. The session covered the roles of local legislators, the differences between legislative and quasi-judicial hearings, and Fair Housing Act requirements. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will discuss the Trails Project at Kiwanis Park and the Community Development Block Grant. Staff will provide updates on the Post Falls Community Forest, an upcoming job fair, and the Easter Egg Extravaganza. Avista is also scheduled to present on upcoming channel work.

• Trails Project at Kiwanis Park
• Community Development Block Grant
• Post Falls Community Forest update
• Avista presentation on channel work
• Easter Egg Extravaganza update

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on Avista dam work, a proposed $325,000 grant for Warren Playfield, and upcoming community events.

• Approved minutes from 01/23/24 (3-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment. A public hearing is scheduled regarding updates to the FY 2024 Fee Resolution. The agenda also includes a workshop on the city's acquisition of the I90-Business Loop from ITD.

• Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment
• Public hearing for update to FY 2024 Fee Resolution
• Ordinance regarding impact fees by public agencies
• Police Department radio upgrade ACU
• Workshop on I90-Business Loop acquisition from ITD

The City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 and a police radio system upgrade to improve inter-agency communication. Council also approved updates to the 2024 fee resolution and clarified impact fee exemptions for public agencies.

• Approved $228,265.11 for Police Department radio upgrade ACU (5-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved ordinance clarifying impact fee exemptions for taxing districts and charter schools (5-0)
• Approved updates to FY 2024 Fee Resolution (5-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including Feb 6 minutes and Jan/Feb payables (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the meeting minutes from January 9, 2024, and a reasoned decision regarding The Post PUD and Subdivision. A public hearing is scheduled for the Legion Park Annexation (File No ANNX-23-7).

• Legion Park Annexation (File No ANNX-23-7) public hearing
• The Post PUD and Subdivision Reasoned Decision (File Nos. PUD-23-1 & SUBD-23-4)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the annexation of a property at the northeast corner of N. Syringa Street and E. Legion Road. The land will be zoned as Single-Family Residential (R-1) to allow for a housing development. The commission also approved the January 9 meeting minutes and a PUD and subdivision decision.

• Approved Legion Park Annexation File No. ANNX-23-7 for R-1 zoning (6-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved The Post PUD and Subdivision Reasoned Decision File Nos. PUD-23-1 & SUBD-23-4 (6-0)

City Council

The Post Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on a FY 2024 budget amendment. Members will also consider construction improvement agreements for three residential subdivisions and a Strategic Initiatives Grant Award to rehabilitate Spokane Street. Additionally, the council will review an amendment to the Montrose 2022 Planned Unit Development and receive updates on hazard fuels treatment near the Community Forest. These items cover local development approvals, road maintenance funding, and wildfire risk reduction efforts in Post Falls.

• FY 2024 Budget Amendment (public hearing)
• Strategic Initiatives Grant Award for Spokane Street rehabilitation
• Construction improvement agreements for McGuckin Duplexes, Hydrilla Estates, and Elm Place subdivisions
• Montrose 2022 PUD Amendment and Subdivision MDA File No PUDA-22-1/SUBD-22-10
• Idaline Lift Station Pump Replacement (consent calendar)

The Post Falls City Council approved a FY 2024 budget amendment carrying over $2,900,139 in unspent prior-year funds for projects including the Spokane Street Rehabilitation, a Q'emiln Park well, and the I-90/Hwy 41 interchange. The council also approved a $1.17 million Strategic Initiatives Grant for Spokane Street rehabilitation, a resolution to dispose of Water/Wastewater Division records, and the Montrose 2022 PUD Amendment and Subdivision, which reduces potential housing units from 769 to 465. A proposal for an annual citizen's handbook was discussed and will return with more information; no action was taken.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget Amendment carrying over $2,900,139 in unspent prior-year funds (6-0)
• Approved $1.17M Strategic Initiatives Grant for Spokane Street Rehabilitation and authorized Mayor to sign documents (6-0)
• Approved Resolution for Water/Wastewater Division Disposal of Records (6-0)
• Approved Montrose 2022 PUD Amendment and Subdivision MDA File No PUDA-22-1/SUBD-22-10, reducing units from 769 to 465 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, payables, Idaline Lift Station Pump Replacement, and three subdivision construction agreements (6-0)
• Discussed Citizen's Handbook proposal; directed staff to return with cost and information (no vote)

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission will review the November 28, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission also plans to discuss a Recreational Trails Program Grant for the Centennial Trail Rehabilitation from State Line to Pleasant View Rd.

• Recreational Trails Program Grant - Centennial Trail Rehabilitation (State Line to Pleasant View Rd.)

The Post Falls Parks and Recreation Commission approved minutes from its 11/28/2023 meeting and heard an update on a Centennial Trail rehabilitation project from State Line to Pleasant View Road. Parks Manager Bryan Myers said the current project is a $450,000 effort seeking $390,000 from the Recreational Trails Program, with $90,000 from City funds to be reimbursed through joint powers funding, and asked the Commission to sign a letter supporting the grant. No vote on the grant letter itself is recorded in the minutes; Myers said May would be the target date for approval and bidding would occur mid-summer.

• Approved 11/28/2023 Parks and Recreation minutes (Hail abstain, Noyes aye, Snyder abstain, Vranich aye)
• Heard update on Centennial Trail Rehabilitation, State Line to Pleasant View Rd.; no action recorded
• Parks Manager requested Commission sign a letter supporting a $390,000 Recreational Trails Program grant; no vote recorded

General

The City Council will consider several action items including an annexation denial and various grant-related projects. The agenda also includes a bid award for city equipment and potential executive sessions regarding real property and legal counsel.

• Appointment of Councilor Nathan Ziegler to the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Copper Basin Annexation Denial (ANNX-23-3)
• Post Falls Community Forest Primitive Access Road Re-Route Project
• Idaho Heritage Trust Grant Award for repairs to the Chapin Building
• Bid award and purchase of two single axle dump trucks

The City Council approved the purchase of two single-axle dump trucks and authorized a grant application for the rehabilitation of the Centennial Trail. The Council also appointed Councilor Nathan Ziegler to the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Approved appointment of Councilor Nathan Ziegler to the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including cyber security contract renewal and Copper Basin Annexation Denial (6-0)
• Approved $575,908.16 bid from Freightliner Northwest for two single-axle dump trucks plus $20,000 contingency (6-0)
• Approved application for $450,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant for Centennial Trail Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss real property, legal counsel, and exempt records (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several action items including special use permits. Public hearings are scheduled for a subdivision and an annexation request.

• Mullan Villas Special Use Permit (File No. SUP-23-2)
• Post Falls Food Bank Special Use Permit (File No. SUP-23-3)
• Boyd's Landing First Addition Subdivision (File No. SUBD-23-5)
• Zoning Recommendation for the Arche Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-4)

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved Boyd's Landing First Addition (File No. SUBD-23-5), a 19-lot single-family subdivision on about 4.87 acres north of E. Bogie Dr, with conditions 1 through 10 from the staff report. The commission also voted to recommend Community Commercial Services (CCS) zoning to City Council for the Arche Annexation (File No. ANNX-23-4), about 14.7 acres east of Cedar Street and north of Seltice Way; the annexation itself was not decided. Both votes were 6-0, with Commissioner Bobby Wilhelm not voting on the consent calendar because he was not on the commission at the prior meeting. No citizens testified at either public hearing.

• Approved Boyd's Landing First Addition subdivision, 19 single-family lots on ~4.87 acres (6-0)
• Adopted conditions 1 through 10 from the staff report for the subdivision and directed staff to prepare a Reasoned Decision
• Recommended CCS zoning for the Arche Annexation to City Council (6-0); annexation itself not decided
• Accepted consent calendar including Dec. 12, 2023 minutes and reasoned decisions for Mullan Villas SUP-23-2 and Post Falls Food Bank SUP-23-3 (5-0, Wilhelm not voting)

City Council

The City Council will conduct several leadership changes, including the swearing in of three new members. The Council is also scheduled to elect a City Council President.

• Swearing in of Samantha Steigleder, Randy Westlund, and Joe Malloy
• Election of City Council President
• Blue Spruce Meadows Subdivision Plat Application
• Kootenai County Public Transportation request for letter of support

The City Council swore in new members and elected a new Council President. Routine consent calendar items were processed, and no new business or public hearings were conducted.

• Elected Joe Malloy as Council President (6-0)
• Swore in Samantha Steigleder, Randy Westlund, and Joe Malloy to the City Council
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved payables for December 12, 2023 - December 26, 2023
• Approved October 2023 Cash and Investments