Spirit Lake public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 640 and Resolution 2025-12-16B, establishing a new Capital Improvement Plan and a fee schedule for new developments to fund parks, transportation, and police infrastructure. The council tabled the adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan to further evaluate public comments.

• Approved Ordinance 640 adopting the October 24, 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee Study (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12-16B setting impact fees up to $9,814 per residential unit (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-12-16A regarding Comprehensive Plan Adoption (4-0)

City Council

The City Council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and insurance claims. No substantive public decisions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel, legal options, and insurance claims (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (All ayes)

City Council

The City Council voted to repeal Ordinance #420 regarding business licenses. The council also accepted the FY 2023-2024 audit and approved the November 4, 2025, canvas of election votes.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 audit (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025, Canvas of Election of Votes (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Althea Sondahl to Spirit Lake Historical Preservation (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #642 repealing Ordinance #420 Business License (3-1)
• Tabled Ordinance #643 regarding Mobile Vending (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #644 regarding Spirit Shores Vacate Right of Way (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including November 18 minutes and financial statements (4-0)

December 18, 2025

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency approved extending the completion dates for two local projects to May 31, 2026. The agency also approved the November 2025 consent calendar and associated payables.

• Extended end date for Tea Pot Rock & Landscape Project and Goose Poop Project at Fireside Park to May 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved November 2025 consent calendar and payables (5-0)

12 02

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025, regular meeting. No new business was introduced, and all old business remains on the table.

• Approved November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (All aye)

12

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency approved extending the completion dates for two public works projects to May 31, 2026. The agency also approved the consent calendar, including the payment of several invoices.

• Extended end date for Tea Pot Rock & Landscape Project and Goose Poop Project at Fireside Park to May 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including November 2025 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved payment of four payables totaling $3,856.84 (5-0)

November 20, 2025

SLURA officials agreed to pay a reduced amount for SHDG-Connie Krueger services after determining that work billed from March 4, 2025, forward should not be paid. The agency also confirmed that bylaws do not require a City Council person to be assigned to SLURA.

• Agreed to pay $6,943.30 for SHDG-Connie Krueger services (reduced from $8,418.20)
• Determined no bylaw requirement for a City Council person to be assigned to SLURA

City Council

The City Council implemented an immediate freeze on non-emergency spending, capital purchases, and new hiring to address general fund concerns. The council also approved the termination of the revenue allocation area for the Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Plan and moved $85,000 from the contingency fund to the water fund.

• Approved spending freeze on non-emergency purchases, capital equipment, and new hiring (3-1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #641 terminating the Spirit Lake Urban Renewal revenue allocation area (4-0)
• Approved moving $85,000 from the contingency fund to the water fund (4-0)
• Approved Professional Services Contract Task Order #2 Panhandle Area Council Amendment #2 (4-0)
• Reappointed Melissa Hallas, Becky DeMers, and Mike Erikson to Urban Renewal Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including October 2025 financial statements (4-0)
• Accepted Terry Moore's resignation from Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Deferred three public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Impact Fees to a later date

11 04

The Commission approved the October 9, 2025, meeting minutes. Members discussed proposed updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan, but took no formal action or recommendations on these items.

• Approved October 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Council Workshop focused on reviewing job descriptions, the pay matrix, and police department budget constraints. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of discussions on cost-cutting measures and personnel policies.

• Proposed collaborative review of job descriptions and pay matrix
• Proposed implementation of overtime restrictions in the police department
• Proposed exploration of new revenue sources, including levies

City Council

The City Council directed the modification of the Future Land Use Map to change certain areas in the southeast quadrant from medium density residential to low density residential. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including September financial statements and meeting minutes.

• Directed modification of Future Land Use Map to change medium density residential to low density residential in the southeast quadrant
• Approved consent calendar including Sept 9 and Sept 18 minutes, Sept 2025 financial statement, account payables, check register, and 4th quarter financial statement (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and insurance claims (4-0)

10 09

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, as the Spirit Shores Addition Short Plat Application remains under research and other items are pending future hearings or discussions.

• Approved September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (All aye)

October 6, 2025

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar, including six payables totaling $297,071.38. The agency also discussed the potential closure of the district in 2026 and upcoming vacancies in the commission.

• Approved six payables totaling $297,071.38 (5-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial reports and bank reconciliations (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to review the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee's analysis of the Capital Improvement Plan. Discussions focused on calculating fees for parks, circulation, and police services to offset infrastructure demands from new growth. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Discussed impact fee methodology for parks, circulation, and police services
• Reviewed growth projections for single-family and multi-family housing
• Discussed Southwest construction property annexation agreement and zoning
• Reviewed potential updates to the comprehensive plan and code enforcement

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to review a draft of the comprehensive plan presented by Connie Krueger. The session focused on land use map revisions and growth management. No formal votes were taken; the council will hold another workshop in October and a public hearing in November.

City Council

The City Council approved the annual appropriation ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year and amended the current 24/25 budget to include additional grant and reimbursement revenues. The council also approved the consent calendar and a resolution regarding forgone funds.

• Approved Ordinance #637 appropriating $5,755,372.00 for FY 25/26 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance #639 amending FY 24/25 appropriations by $397,855 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09-09 regarding FY 25/26 Forgone (3-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes, August 2025 financial statement, account payables, and check register (3-0)

09 02

The Commission tabled a proposal to create a new 11,475 sq. ft. lot at Spirit Shores Addition due to concerns regarding a 60-foot utility easement. The body recommended the City vacate or modify the easement before the application is revisited. The October regular meeting was rescheduled to October 9, 2025.

• Approved August 5 and August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tabled Spirit Shores Addition short plat application (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October regular meeting to October 9, 2025

September 8, 2025

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency approved funds for office equipment and accepted the consent calendar, including $40,602.06 in payables. The agency decided not to pursue certain reimbursement funds from Kootenai County due to its intent to close the district.

• Approved up to $800.00 for a new laptop and B&W Laser printer (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar and payment of $40,602.06 in invoices (4-0)
• Decided not to pursue Kootenai County P&l Reimbursement funds
• Decided to continue using current copier without a maintenance agreement until it fails
• Tabled 'Our Respectful Workplace 2025' training session

08 19

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review a proposed comprehensive plan for Spirit Lake's development over the next 20 years. After hearing testimony from four citizens, the commission voted unanimously to recommend the plan for approval by the City Council.

• Recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan to City Council (unanimous)

August 18, 2025

The Commission approved the minutes from June 16, 2025. Members discussed creating an action plan for short-term preservation goals, including the Certified Local Government application and historic district boundaries.

• Approved June 16, 2025, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance #638 to amend defined terms for historical preservation and accepted the Historical Preservation Plan. The council also approved Memorandums of Understanding with the Kootenai County Sheriff Department and Lakeland School District #272.

• Approved consent calendar items A-F (4-0)
• Accepted Historical Preservation Plan as corrected (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #638 regarding historical preservation defined terms (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08-12 regarding surplus (4-0)
• Approved MOU between Kootenai County and Spirit Lake Police Department (4-0)
• Approved MOU between Lakeland School District #272 and City of Spirit Lake (4-0)
• Approved Fireside Park Event Packet for August 29, 2025 (4-0)
• Postponed Public Hearing until September 9, 2025

08 05

The Commission approved the minutes from June 3 and July 22, 2025. Members reviewed a draft Comprehensive Plan update covering growth, land use, and housing in preparation for a public hearing on August 19th.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

August 4, 2025

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency approved funding for a cemetery memorial foundation, landscaping at the Tea Pot area, and goose control at Fireside Park. The agency also adopted the FY2025-2026 budget and approved several fund transfers.

• Approved up to $1,700 for Cemetery Cremation Memorial cement foundation (4-0)
• Approved up to $8,000 for rock and landscape plants at Tea Pot Area (4-0)
• Approved up to $5,300 for goose control methods at Fireside Park (4-0)
• Approved FY2025-2026 Budget (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $20,000 from New District StartUp Funds to Public Works projects ($15,000) and Admin budget ($5,000) (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $500 from Travel & Meetings to Office Supplies (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including July 14, 2025 minutes and $10,872.71 in payables (4-0)
• Approved adding Bredeson Law Group invoice to Consent Calendar (4-0)

City Council

The City Council met for a special meeting to address water infrastructure. The council approved a contract for water improvements on 14th Avenue.

• Awarded 14" Avenue Water Improvements contract to Precision Excavation, LLC for $749,690.00 (3-0)

07 22

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners discussed future steps for the plan update, including potential city-sponsored rezoning and necessary ordinance updates.

• Set Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing for August 19, 2025, at 6:30pm (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a workshop to review budget details, the employee wage matrix, and infrastructure needs. No formal votes were taken; the council scheduled a meeting for the following Monday to finalize budget details.

• Scheduled meeting for Monday to finalize budget details
• Agreed to develop a comprehensive wage matrix policy

July 14, 2025

The agency approved the Final Intent to Terminate and Resolution Plan, noting that the final tax increment deposit will occur on July 25, 2025. The board also approved a contract for the FY2025 audit and a budget reallocation for pickleball court supplies.

• Approved Final Intent to Terminate and Resolution Plan (5-0)
• Approved Alpine Summit CPAs engagement letter for FY2025 audit, cost not to exceed $7,450 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Change #5 to move $7,500 from Operational Budget to Committed Funds for Timberlake HS Pickleball Court Supplies (5-0)
• Approved June 2025 Consent Calendar and payables totaling $17,429.78 (5-0)
• Approved adding Alpine Summit invoice to Consent Calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

June 16, 2025

The Commission unanimously accepted the Northwest Vernacular Historic Preservation Plan. The body also motioned to recommend including the plan in the city's comprehensive plan.

• Accepted the Historic Preservation Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended plan's inclusion in city's comprehensive plan
• Approved May 19, 2025, minutes

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance #636 to create a Development Impact Fee Advisory Commission. The Council also denied a reconsideration request for a commercial rezoning application and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved Ordinance #636 to establish a Development Impact Fee Advisory Commission (4-0)
• Denied reconsideration of rezoning request for 32929 North 6th Avenue from R1 residential to C commercial (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including May 2025 financial statements and meeting minutes (4-0)

June 9, 2025

The agency voted to begin the process of terminating the Urban Renewal District and transferring Fireside Park to the City of Spirit Lake. The board also denied a request from Kootenai County EMS to withdraw from the revenue allocation area early. Additional actions included budget adjustments and funding for a high school sports project.

• Approved intent to terminate the current UR District (5-0)
• Denied Kootenai County EMS early withdrawal request (5-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed of Fireside Park to the City of Spirit Lake (5-0)
• Approved moving $30,000 from Operational Budget to New District StartUp Costs (5-0)
• Approved contract extension for North West Vernacular, Inc. to July 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 audit draft (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 for pickleball courts at Timberlake High School (5-0)
• Approved June payables totaling $285,360.15 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a workshop to review water and sewer rate analysis, personnel wages, and budget considerations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss street maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, cemetery management, urban renewal, and the potential hiring of an in-house city attorney. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

06 03

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting was a workshop focused on updating the city's comprehensive plan, land use maps, and zoning designations.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council reviewed and adjusted fees for parks, events, and the cemetery. The council decided to eliminate business license fees and several other administrative and park-related charges. A new park and recreation coordinator was hired.

• Set gazebo rental fee to $50
• Created $25 event permit
• Increased burial plot fees to $1,700
• Set niche fees at $1,500 ($1,250 for veterans)
• Eliminated business license fees
• Hired new park and recreation coordinator
• Removed fees for park electricity, neighborhood block closure kits, and water deposits

May 19, 2025

The Historical Preservation Commission approved the April 21, 2025, meeting minutes. The commission also approved a request to extend the Northwest Vernaculars contract at the next SLURA meeting. Members discussed a future public hearing in June for the final draft plan from Northwest Vernacular.

• Approved April 21, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request to extend Northwest Vernaculars contract at next SLURA meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a water and sewer rate study conducted by city engineer Kevin Koesel. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on rate recommendations, infrastructure maintenance, and planning for a future public hearing.

City Council

The City Council approved a proposal and contract for PSN and an amended agreement with Keller Associates, Inc. for the Spirit Lake Transportation Plan. A liquor license for Stella’s Stogies, LLC was also approved. Council members discussed the city's financial status following social media concerns, with most stating the city is on stable footing.

• Approved PSN proposal and contract (4-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Keller Associates, Inc. for Spirit Lake Transportation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Stella’s Stogies, LLC Liquor License (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including April minutes and financial statement (4-0)
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (4-0)

May 12, 2025

The agency postponed the official vote on the district's closing date until the June meeting. The commission approved the April 2025 financial reports and May 2025 payables. A public hearing for the FY2025-2026 budget is scheduled for August 4, 2025.

• Postponed official vote on district closing date to June meeting
• Approved May 2025 payables totaling $1,840.44 (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial reports (5-0)

05 06

The commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Members held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan, land use maps, and paving regulations, though no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Decided to keep current Area of Impact (AOI) boundaries

April 21, 2025

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025, meeting. Members continued reviewing structural engineering plans from Paul Matthews and discussed a final draft from Northwest Vernacular.

• Approved April 21, 2025, minutes (unanimous)

April 14, 2025

The agency approved Budget Change #3 and a consent calendar including $40,764.03 in payables. Commissioners discussed the draft Historic Preservation Plan and the timeline for closing the district, but no vote was taken on the closing date.

• Approved additional payables added to Consent Calendar (3-0)
• Approved Budget Change #3 (3-0)
• Approved April 2025 payables totaling $40,764.03 (3-0)
• No vote taken on the Closing Date of the District

City Council

The City Council approved the findings and conclusion letter for the Morgan Rezone and appointed two members to the Impact Fee Committee. The council also voted to extend mediation following an executive session and tabled a proposal from PSN.

• Approved consent calendar including March minutes and financial statements (4-0)
• Tabled PSN Proposal and Contract until next month (4-0)
• Approved Morgan Rezone findings and conclusion letter (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Robert Shacklett and Barbara Brown to Impact Fee Committee (4-0)
• Approved offer to extend mediation (3-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss various commercial ordinances, paving requirements, and zoning recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

04 01

The Commission approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Chris Fourroux as Chairman and Jill Shacklett as Vice-Chairperson. The body also held a workshop to review the first seven chapters of the draft Comprehensive Plan, with a focus on Land Use.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (All aye)
• Elected Chris Fourroux as Chairman (Brown, Thomas, Moore aye)
• Elected Jill Shacklett as Vice-Chairperson (All aye)

City Council

The City Council scheduled three budget workshops for May and a public hearing for July 8. The council reviewed proposals for HR services, payment processing, and asset management. A workshop to discuss Ordinance 420 regarding business licenses was set for April 3.

• Set Budget Workshop dates for May 1, May 15, and May 29 at 4:00 PM
• Scheduled Budget Public Hearing for July 8 at 6:30 PM
• Set workshop for Ordinance 420 (Business Licenses) for April 3 at 3:00 PM

March 17, 2025

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2024, meeting. Members also reviewed structural engineering plans from architect Paul Mathews and will compile questions for him via email.

• Approved March 17, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council denied a request to rezone a residential property to commercial use. The council also established a temporary impact fee committee and approved an updated fee schedule. A counter offer was authorized following an executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Denied rezoning of 32929 N 6th Ave from Residential R-1 to Commercial (3-0)
• Approved updated fee schedule Resolution 2025-03-11 A (3-0)
• Created temporary impact fee committee and appointed five members (3-0)
• Approved Alpine Summit CPA audit engagement letter for FY 24/25 (3-0)
• Approved Big Back-In Event for June 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted Tischler Bise Contract impact fees (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03-11 B regarding Sig Sauer Surplus (3-0)
• Authorized a counter offer for a settlement agreement (3-0)

March 10,2025

The agency approved February financial reports and payables totaling $17,132.88. Commissioners discussed the potential closing of the current district in July and the creation of a new district focused on utilities, including a $10M sewer plant.

• Approved $17,132.88 in February payables (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 financial reports and bank reconciliations (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2025 Workshop/Planning meeting (4-0)

Workshop February 24, 2025

The commission held a workshop with Northwest Vernacular to brainstorm a Historic Preservation Plan. The session focused on creating a vision and mission to protect historic properties and increase community education. No final decisions were made; the plan will be finalized and reviewed at a future meeting.

• Identified goals to become a historic tourist destination and preserve downtown character
• Proposed a mission to collaborate with schools, businesses, and organizations
• Identified need for local historic district protections
• Action item: Develop a draft historic preservation plan
• Action item: Create a local historic site designation process
• Action item: Explore educational programs with local schools
• Action item: Develop strategies for community engagement

February 24, 2025

The commission met for a regular session and approved the minutes from February 24, 2024. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

February 17, 2025 Workshop Plan

The Spirit Lake Urban Renewal Agency held a workshop to discuss the timeline for terminating its current district and planning a new one. No formal votes were taken; the commission reviewed current project commitments totaling $1,186,853.32 and discussed transferring Fireside Park to the city.

• Discussed district termination date of 12/31/2025
• Proposed transferring Fireside Park to the City via Quitclaim Deed
• Identified $1,186,853.32 in current committed funds for historic preservation, cemetery, and water system projects
• Requested time to speak with City Council at the March 11 meeting

City Council

The Council rejected the findings and conclusion letter for the Morgan rezone, tabling the item pending a public hearing. The Council also accepted the FY 22/23 audit, which noted a material weakness due to expenditures exceeding revenues. Several commission reappointments were approved.

• Tabled Morgan Rezone and scheduled a public hearing (4-0)
• Accepted FY 22/23 audit as presented (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Becky DeMers to Historical Preservation Commission (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of DB Thomas to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jill Shacklett to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Terry Moore to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Jan 14 minutes and financial statements (4-0)

February 10, 2025

The Agency approved the FY2024 Annual Report and a budget change request to reallocate wage savings. The board also approved February payables totaling $8,706.95 and authorized a purchase for office supplies.

• Approved FY2024 Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved Budget Change Request #2 for FY2024-2025 to reallocate $3,577.51 from wage savings (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 Consent Calendar including $8,706.95 in payables (4-0)
• Approved up to $300.00 for a heavy duty 3-hole punch (4-0)
• Rescheduled August 2025 budget meeting to August 04, 2025 (4-0)

02 04

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. No new business was presented. The Deputy Clerk provided an update regarding an upcoming Impact Fee Study and the creation of an Impact Fee Advisory Committee.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (All Aye)

January 27, 2025

The Commission approved the November 18, 2024, meeting minutes and established a monthly meeting calendar for the year. Members discussed scheduling a community outreach workshop with Northwest Vernacular for February 24, 2025.

• Approved November 18, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule for the third Monday of each month, except February (unanimous)

01 14

The Council denied a request to rezone property at 32929 N. 6th Avenue from residential to commercial, citing concerns over traffic and the lack of a developed 5th Street. Other actions included approving 11 liquor licenses and a 3% cost-of-living increase for city employees.

• Denied rezoning of 32929 N. 6th Avenue to commercial (4-0)
• Approved 11 city liquor licenses (4-0)
• Approved 3% cost-of-living increase for all city employees (3-1)
• Awarded fence project contract at WWTP site to Big Sky Limited (4-0)
• Accepted bid from O’Keefe Drilling for Well #6 (4-0)
• Approved Tischler Bise Proposal for Development Impact Fee Study (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including December 2024 financial statements (4-0)

01 14

The City Council held a workshop to discuss updates to the snow ordinance and personnel policy. Councilor Walter proposed several new policies regarding budgeting, fleet management, and wages. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

January 13, 2025

The Agency approved two consent calendars for payables totaling $43,487.60 and accepted an engagement letter for new district planning. The commission also elected a new slate of officers and maintained existing by-laws for 2025.

• Approved December 2024 and January 2025 Consent Calendars for payables totaling $43,487.60 (5-0)
• Approved engagement letter for Elam & Burke Attorneys at Law for new district planning (5-0)
• Approved SLURA By Laws as written for 2025 (5-0)
• Elected Melissa Hallas (Chair), Becky DeMers (Vice-Chair), and Mike Erikson (Treasurer) (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Meeting Schedule, moving the October meeting to October 6 (5-0)
• Approved agenda changes to move New Business to the front and add payables to Consent Calendar (5-0)

01 07

The commission recommended that City Council approve a request to rezone a property from Residential R-1 to Commercial to allow for future business use. The decision followed a public hearing where 15 of 16 sign-in attendees opposed the change. The commission cited the 2007 Comprehensive Plan as the basis for the recommendation.

• Approved November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 32929 N 6th Ave from R-1 to Commercial (2-1)