Post Falls public meetings in 2024
43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.)
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
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)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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