Post Falls meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Post Falls agendas list annexation agreements, ADA plan contract and FY2027 fee changes; minutes not yet published

The Post Falls City Council's Oct. 6, 2026 agenda listed decisions on three annexation agreements, a contract for the second phase of the city's Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, and changes to the fiscal year 2027 fee schedule. Minutes for that meeting and two other recent meetings had not been published as of Oct. 13, so no outcomes, vote tallies or dollar amounts are confirmed here. Everything below comes from the agendas themselves.

City Council, Oct. 6: annexations, ADA contract, fees

The council was scheduled to hold a 5:00 p.m. workshop on compensation study results before its 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. The consent calendar — routine items bundled for a single vote — included annexation agreements for Heaven View (ANNX-25-9), Pleasant View (ANNX-25-10) and Signal Point (ANNX-26-3); a reasoned decision on the Tamarack Mountain Homes appeal (APL-26-3/APL-26-1); several construction and development agreements; a service agreement between the City of Post Falls and the Department of Homeland Security; and a contract with Matrix for Phase 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.

Under unfinished business, the agenda listed the Heaven View Vacation Ordinance (VAC-25-4) and FY2027 Fee Schedule Amendment #1. No new business items were listed. The agenda also set aside time for citizen issues, staff reports and a possible executive session. No dollar amounts appear in the agenda, and it does not describe the terms of the agreements or the size of the fee changes.

Council workshop, Oct. 1: starter home subdivisions

The council met Oct. 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 408 N. Spokane Street. The only substantive item listed was a workshop on "Starter Home Subdivisions." The rest of the agenda was procedural: call to order by Mayor Westlund, roll call of council members Samantha Steigleder, Aaron Plew, Joe Malloy, Nathan Ziegler, Jack Mosby and Marc Lucca, and adjournment. No votes, contracts or public hearings were scheduled on that agenda.

Planning and Zoning, Sept. 29: five land-use requests

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 408 N. Spokane Street. The agenda included a consent calendar of routine items and public hearings on two annexation and zone change requests. On the consent calendar: the Leisenfeld Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-6), the Montrose Zone Change Zoning Recommendation (ZC-26-1) and the Lindsey Annexation Zoning Recommendation (ANNX-26-8). Public hearings were set for the Kruger Annexation (ANNX-26-5) and the Immaculate Conception Chapel Zone Change (ZC-26-2). Several other annexation and zone change recommendations appeared as action items. No dollar amounts or contracts appear in the agenda.

Coming up

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Oct. 13 and is scheduled to hold four public hearings: the Killdeer Easterly Annexation (ANNX-26-9); the Montrose PUD Amendment and Subdivision (PUDA-26-2 and SUBD-26-4); the Polston Special Use Permit (SUP-26-5); and a zone change request from Arche Idaho LLC (ZC-26-3). The commission will also review the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for FY25. No other meetings in the next 14 days appear in the records provided.

Post Falls Council holds budget, annexation hearings; parks panel to review sports complex plan

No formal decisions were recorded in Post Falls government meetings over the past two weeks. The City Council held public hearings on the fiscal year 2027 budget, fees, an annexation, and a right-of-way vacation, but minutes have not yet been published. The Planning and Zoning Commission also held a public hearing on an annexation. Upcoming, the Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry Commission will review the Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan.

City Council

On Aug. 11, the council held a workshop on the fiscal year 2027 budget. No formal votes or public hearings were scheduled; the meeting was for deliberation and planning.

On Aug. 18, the council held public hearings on:

• The annual budget for fiscal year 2027
• Fees for fiscal year 2027
• The Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3)
• The Beck and Baugh Right of Way Vacation (VAC-26-2)

The consent calendar included a proposed Kootenai Electric Service Proposal and Easement for the Quarry Sports Complex, along with routine approvals such as minutes, payables, and two subdivision master development agreements. The agenda listed no unfinished business or new business items. Minutes from the meeting are not yet published.

These budget and fee hearings are the public's opportunity to comment on the city's spending plan and fee schedule for the coming year.

Planning and Zoning Commission

On Aug. 11, the commission held a public hearing on the Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4). The consent calendar included a zoning recommendation for the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3) and approval of meeting minutes from July 14, 2026. The agenda also included routine procedural items such as roll call, agenda amendments, and citizen comments. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

On Aug. 25, the Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 23 and July 28, and to discuss the Montrose Sports Complex Master Plan as new business. The master plan is the only substantive item on the agenda.

Post Falls roundup: Budget hearings ahead, recent meetings await minutes

The Post Falls City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held several meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are available. The most consequential item on the horizon is the City Council's public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and fees, scheduled for August 18.

Recent meetings

City Council workshop (Aug. 3)

The City Council conducted a workshop featuring a tour of the Chapin Building. Members also received an update on the Phase II Development Impact Fee Study. No votes were scheduled.

City Council regular meeting (Aug. 4)

The council met for routine approvals, public hearings, and policy updates. Agenda items included:

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

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission held a public hearing on the Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4). The consent calendar included a zoning recommendation for the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3) and approval of meeting minutes from July 14, 2026.

City Council budget workshop (Aug. 11)

The council held a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No formal votes or public hearings were scheduled; the meeting focused on deliberation and planning.

Coming up

City Council public hearings (Aug. 18)

The council will hold public hearings on:

• Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Fees for Fiscal Year FY 2027
• Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3)
• Beck and Baugh Right of Way Vacation (VAC-26-2)

The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, payables, and two subdivision master development agreements, plus a Kootenai Electric Service Proposal and Easement for the Quarry Sports Complex. No unfinished or new business items are listed.

Post Falls Council to weigh water project, subdivision; park renovation celebrated

Post Falls city boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to mark a completed park project, tour a downtown building, and prepare for decisions on a water line replacement and a new subdivision. No votes have been published yet from the City Council's Aug. 4 regular meeting, so outcomes are not yet available.

Recent meetings

Parks, Recreation & Urban Forestry Commission (July 28)

The commission held a workshop during a free public event at Black Bay Park, 1200 3rd Avenue, celebrating the completion of the Black Bay Renovation Project. The agenda included only roll call, the celebration, and adjournment; no other business was conducted. Minutes have not been published.

City Council workshop (Aug. 3)

Council members toured the Chapin Building and received an update on the Phase II Development Impact Fee Study. The meeting was a workshop, so no formal action was taken. Minutes have not been published.

City Council regular meeting (Aug. 4)

The council's agenda included several items scheduled for consideration:

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

All items were listed on the agenda, but minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or decisions are available.

Coming up

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission will hold a public hearing on the Peck and Peck Annexation (ANNX-26-4). The consent calendar includes a zoning recommendation for the Signal Point Vista Annexation (ANNX-26-3) and approval of meeting minutes from July 14, 2026. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda amendments, and citizen comments.

City Council workshop (Aug. 11)

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

Residents interested in land use, water infrastructure, or the city budget may want to attend the Aug. 11 meetings. Agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels.