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A housing proposal south of Columbia Bank envisions roughly 40–60 units intended to bring residents downtown year‑round, which commissioners described as a way to bolster vibrancy and reduce reliance on seasonal tourism. \"The best thing you can do for downtown vibrancy is to have people living there 24/7,\" one speaker said.

Mayor (name not specified in transcript) warned commissioners the city could face a lodging‑tax revenue decline if a downtown hotel is demolished. He estimated the city could lose about $200,000 in annual lodging‑tax revenue, funds that currently support services such as police, fire and sidewalks. Commissioners discussed the balance between encouraging development and protecting housing affordability and noted short‑term rental rules and waiting lists for non‑owner‑occupied permits.

Commissioners did not take formal action on the housing matter; they discussed the link between housing, parking demand and transit options such as the Spot Bus and signaled interest in coordinating with planning and council staff as projects evolve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sandpoint | Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting | 04/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City and commission members discussed a proposed 40–60 unit downtown housing project, the role of year‑round residents in downtown vibrancy, and a warning from the mayor that demolition of a local hotel could reduce annual lodging‑tax revenue by about $200,000, affecting services paid by that revenue.","taxTitle","Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho","taxId",52019,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610715,"Sandpoint commission readies historic‑preservation brochure, will submit Certified Local Government grant application",233,2851000,3084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162&start=2851&end=3084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162/thumbnail_2851000.jpg","/articles/6610715/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Sandpoint-commission-readies-historicpreservation-brochure-will-submit-Certified-Local-Government-grant-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610715-b461762d8a6c68a977ae21c8c1d87b19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166366&Signature=Rlq0yxe1z4x8eybTmd21Gt-LFu6H3ms6K4nx5ZVzlAVWGHSqG5CTlCQDnxrK5Gk0Wrdhk0slhYW38QaBVvxW4U4~nrxN3lHl7oMI0Iym8FhvTGq39B4o1cB-WJeYK5HJUckORVP80uwUQEWb~nmhCu-bMumy4zcS275shCQufgfzYU1GRHPt1GgH~KqoiHauB0pHnTwB7VhLcM7CHFzEapd9QY9olNgKO4tw6LoDCYWMn~Kv1YNn6yl2isL2i7UTriMZKzr41LhBYJvK6Drjcw8Mk~5WCDle6-5oNEabUyw-kgLAL~xqCfsbHb2joKQEjmW5dfo9gkU-YTD4o-xEHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 8 meeting the Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Preservation Commission discussed several historic‑preservation items, including a near‑final walking‑tour brochure and plans to submit a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application.

Ellie Sosnes said the walking‑tour brochure is nearly complete; commissioners plan to take fresh photos in spring and finalize edits. \"We are so close,\" she said, adding that the work team meets weekly to produce the brochure and to coordinate photo updates.

Sosnes also said she would submit the CLG grant application and expected to hear back by the end of the month. The commission noted news that other state cultural grants have been delayed or rescinded statewide as context but emphasized this CLG application was separate from those statewide issues.

Commissioners also discussed nominating local projects for Preservation Idaho’s Orchids & Onions awards and mentioned the upcoming Artworks Gallery 30th‑anniversary events in May. No formal nominations or approvals were made; commissioners volunteered to prepare applications and to coordinate with building owners and architects where needed.","Commission members reported progress on a historic walking‑tour brochure and said they will submit a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application this month; Preservation Idaho’s Orchids & Onions awards and a local gallery anniversary were also discussed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610720,"Sandpoint plans parking‑lot reconfiguration, new parking management and wayfinding; arts commission invited to propose displays",1232,779000,2011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162&start=779&end=2011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162/thumbnail_779000.jpg","/articles/6610720/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Sandpoint-plans-parkinglot-reconfiguration-new-parking-management-and-wayfinding-arts-commission-invited-to-propose-displays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610720-e87256b0c2609d541d2fbf4f4db52e17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166366&Signature=G~hpYLtMpu3WTt6nlp001Aut~tGUq0IQZF4a0wjqcdyjH9N3vZsbOCAsOZSGikEeyZB0eqDUEWuILlvWkq7h827E5HDFWaVzjYvxVErOt034jpMjyHHWXIyaiRE~kVZHx~hbu0ppNPAgcEQKPK2pmGlsrKt8FDot08K8foQMrYFNqVpmXVshFTHjcag2QhomSNicKiR7sA4FZLgPMnzC-WxN9jIxdkhwHEN9znlP9xspPyKXRAfPihlbgKLhHUfjpXKEEXOH1Z1GJxBrfykeGW5bCjodWbeuluXX8Sx0~DtM5H0pITppBG-~FrG-2BF-OGGKoD~huw6EN6KnUP~dZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Preservation Commission on a planned repaving and reconfiguration of a downtown public parking lot, and asked the commission to consider wayfinding and public‑art interventions for the redesigned space.

Justin (council liaison) described the project as a bid process the council will accept soon and said the reconfiguration will improve snow removal, preserve six large trees and improve stormwater. The project will move the primary parking access to Third Avenue to reduce pedestrian conflicts and provide two more logical entry points into the lot.

Staff said a city parking‑management policy — likely to come before City Council in June — would establish a frictionless parking system with pass options and resident discounts and could be implemented next summer. \"One of the things we'd love your assistance with is a wayfinding element,\" Justin told commissioners, noting current free parking signage is inconsistent and worn.

Commissioners discussed potential art site opportunities at both the northwest and southeast corners of the lot, surface painting and kiosks for events listings or calendars, and coordinating a public kiosk or wrapped design for digital signage. Staff asked the arts commission to identify wayfinding examples and proposals that could be incorporated into the city’s planned signage program.

No formal approvals were made by the commission; staff will share draft signs and parking‑management materials for the commission’s review.","City staff told the commission the public parking lot will be resurfaced and reconfigured this spring with improved stormwater and two entrances; the city is also developing a parking management policy and wayfinding plan and asked the arts commission to propose art and wayfinding treatments for the site.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610725,"Sandpoint commission readies Silver Box spring program and 'Big Belly Monster' art call; RFP sent and selection panel possible in June",372,126000,498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162&start=126&end=498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162/thumbnail_126000.jpg","/articles/6610725/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Sandpoint-commission-readies-Silver-Box-spring-program-and-Big-Belly-Monster-art-call-RFP-sent-and-selection-panel-possible-in-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610725-1d298b34f836cfaad82af51f08a20073/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166366&Signature=L8vBuskwHA1VkdQOXjYUI6pN~qOZFRtQR4u110tkVgFlbcsCwa7nzA8dSt-evzTE~4KO4tEzCYD~xs3BExXMvqIcUOdLvhSmpI1REanExeUN~UW0kSLEwb-c2ef3ST5e1r19OOUQj3AsZpZc-4HijKGKC4wKEFzoNM8dh8b-1mZE-Md0HWJGxioRpx9GrOA~VVGtlo~zADZ2~TLVFvUk2EsdEz9RVhKOieD0gRAa3Os~IM~slsuF9p-sN6Ge8oewa5yqc~TugMzs1muuENtfwi30sBNNdJVqmYmqszMeTK97sfW9K42mZCgdWFzkKSeiUIxh1XIYU3xDIl5DGA4DZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 8 meeting the Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Preservation Commission reviewed results from recent public‑art competitions and outlined next steps for artist selection.

Chairwoman Ellie Sosnes said, \"The art call for the big belly monster program closed on March 31. We received about 90 submissions each,\" and that she and a colleague had scanned the submissions for the selection panel to review. Commissioners discussed scheduling a selection panel in June or calling a special meeting if needed to meet installation timelines.

Sosnes said she presented the spring Silver Box proposal to the SURA board on April 1, and that the board approved a total budget of $3,600 for the project. She added that she had sent a draft RFP to the mayor and that staff would finalize the timeline. The contract with the current Silver Box artist requires the existing artwork to remain until May 23; Sosnes said she requested that new artwork be installed no later than June 30.

The commission discussed using the same RFP template from the previous cycle, working with staff (including Cheryl) to publicize the call, and preparing a digital outreach packet for local arts organizations. Commissioners agreed that each selection should include an alternate artist recommendation for City Council to consider if council chooses a different finalist.

No final artist selections were announced at the meeting. Staff will finalize the RFP and public outreach schedule and return with proposed panel dates and scoring materials.","The commission reported that the Big Belly Monster call closed March 31 with about 90 submissions, the spring Silver Box project was approved with a $3,600 budget, and staff has circulated an RFP to the mayor; the commission discussed selection‑panel timing and recommending alternates to city council.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":103,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":106,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610730,"Sandpoint arts commission eyes major public‑art projects, urges $50,000–$75,000 reserve for roundabout work",766,892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901856-82fc2c1b18824b2691ea6396c6306162&start=126&end=892","/articles/6610730/Sandpoint/Bonner-County/Idaho/Sandpoint-arts-commission-eyes-major-publicart-projects-urges-5000075000-reserve-for-roundabout-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610730-d927660bf733bd0998e6cadc17245480/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166366&Signature=YgDXw7eO2y7LjPqTZoVkJmCpblUU2dPvpC2dbw3yMj3bMKlTQ0w8UySowNmn7eBsRjjXARGyvwRvHOmYI5SrCb57PT0KC1Lg3KbhlyPyZ2MEEqW9~UccMvvkCyl8aTku11NWpenIVDC13Pjuh-IXCWY035b~mFrpLjejHeN9InE~~sp4MiNsGRX8yA57PXSkEQYiZDFYaIctIGCzf3E1iG~kfyPwWgwYqYCFrC5YUKL15fT~oNa8KxZWtV-KPczKeKLA~kgEE~sRg~o1QWXJlNDXtAqBeeNGIUxjFJhPAyQwhH--IUpvyxbC4Z2b5JQeSfy6IMbKCCpZc1wMuIViZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Preservation Commission on April 8 reviewed its public‑art inventory and urged commissioners to identify projects that could use available urban renewal funds, including setting aside roughly $50,000–$75,000 for a possible roundabout commission.

Chairwoman Ellie Sosnes said the Schweitzer Cutoff roundabout completed in 2019 cost about $100,000 and that the commission should be prepared to reserve funding for a future Phase 3 roundabout on Central, Spirit and First avenues. \"I'm anticipating we may need to spend or at least set aside $50,000 to $75,000,\" she said.

The commission reviewed a map showing the Revenue Allocation Area (RAA) and the larger Urban Renewal Area (URA), and staff explained the difference: the RAA is where tax increment is generated while the URA identifies where the city may spend renewal funds. Commissioners were asked to consider projects for both the Downtown and the Northern districts, including sites tied to future transportation projects.

Commissioners and staff identified potential locations and types of work: a gateway or landmark on First Avenue to signal entry into downtown, public‑art treatments at two corners of a reconfigured public parking lot, and smaller interventions or kiosks along the Bay Trail or at the fairgrounds. The commission also discussed permanent installations — for example, a dedicated structure for “locks of love” style sculptures rather than placing locks on bridges — and talked about murals and How public funding could be used to support façade or mural work on private property so long as approvals and legal limits are followed.

Sosnes and staff asked commissioners to return with concrete ideas at future meetings. She told the group the commission’s public‑art fund is “pretty healthy right now” and urged using the inventory and the city’s GIS maps to identify projects that would deliver visible “evidence of care” in the community.

The commission did not take formal action on specific projects at the meeting; staff and commissioners will pursue follow up work and bring potential project proposals to later meetings.","At its April 8 meeting the Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Preservation Commission reviewed its public‑art inventory, discussed Urban Renewal spending limits and potential large projects such as a future roundabout and First Avenue gateway, and asked commissioners to develop project ideas for both the Downtown and Northern districts.","actionData","errors"]

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