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Votes at a glance

- Council Bill 25‑1010 (ordinance amendment allowing limited goat use for abatement): Adopted. The ordinance adds a permitting path for homeowners associations to use goats in certain open‑space areas for vegetation management. The police department will review permit applications; the city and police added conditions limiting the number and timing of grazing events, prohibiting unneutered male goats because of odor concerns, and reserving the right to modify conditions to maintain peace and safety. Council noted two amendments discussed the night of the meeting: lowering an insurance requirement from $1,000,000 to $500,000 and adding flexibility on how “pinning” of areas smaller than a half‑acre is determined by animal control. (Roll‑call: unanimous recorded support.)

- Resolution 25‑020 (letter of agreement with Keenan Johnson for recreational transit): Approved. The council approved a seasonal commercial agreement for a recreational electric‑assist trolley operated by Keenan Johnson. The service is proposed May–October, 16 seats, routes beginning/ending at Jeremiah Johnson Brewing with loading on the south side of Montana Avenue; daytime scenic tours will be nonalcoholic and evening alcohol tours permit sealed individual beverages on board. Police and Streets expressed no major objections but reserved the right to modify conditions. (Roll‑call: unanimous recorded support.)

- Resolution 25‑021 (sale of triple‑wide modular unit to North Idaho State Fair Board): Approved. The council approved a purchase agreement to sell a modular building to the North Idaho State Fair (Fair Board) for $125,000. The fairgrounds plans to relocate the modular unit to their campus. (Roll‑call: unanimous recorded support.)

- Resolution 25‑022 (purchase of brine production system): Approved. The council authorized purchase of a replacement brine production system and upgrade kits from Cargill Salt (through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing) for $88,321; staff said the current system is aging and unsupported and that the replacement would increase production capacity and monitoring capabilities. The council recorded a unanimous vote in favor. The resolution cites Idaho Code section 67‑2807 for cooperative purchasing.

- Resolution 25‑023 (change order #1 — mill and inlay project): Approved. The council approved a change order with Interstate Concrete and Asphalt Company adding roughly 14,725 square yards of pavement work at several locations (including Birch between Third and Fourth and Kathleen/Saint Michelle) at a cost of $283,730.65. Councilmember Miller recused from the vote because of a property interest; the remaining councilmembers voted yes.

- Appointments and consent items: The council appointed Thomasina to the Design Review Commission and Elvia Metz to the Ignite Coeur d'Alene board; the consent calendar was approved. (Roll‑call recorded in transcript.)

Other procedural notes: Council directed staff to move forward with a proposed fee schedule for a new cemetery niche wall (unique carved‑stone family niches created by artist Dale Young) to be included in the next public fee hearing; staff will bring final pricing and fee language back to the council.

What the motions do and next steps: In most cases the council approved contracts and procurement actions necessary to begin work or transfer property. For the goat‑use ordinance, the new permitting process requires homeowners associations to apply to the city clerk and to meet animal‑control and insurance conditions before grazing occurs. The brine equipment purchase and the mill‑and‑inlay change order authorize vendors to proceed, subject to contract terms; the fair board will arrange relocation of the modular building.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Copy of City of Coeur d'Alene - City Council Meeting - May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 6 meeting the Coeur d'Alene City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing limited use of goats for vegetative abatement and approved several resolutions covering recreational transit, sale of a modular building, purchase of a brine system and a mill‑and‑inlay change order.","taxTitle","Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",3568,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6566288,"Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber endorses May 20 firefighters bond, cites aging stations and service demand",115,2365000,2480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e&start=2365&end=2480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e/thumbnail_2365000.jpg","/articles/6566288/Coeur-dAlene/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Coeur-dAlene-Regional-Chamber-endorses-May-20-firefighters-bond-cites-aging-stations-and-service-demand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566288-f4a455edf8be4dbb62a1a7c206cd53cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167043&Signature=GcHtPZVJAdOIVbJWqIUQHeay6jJw1rMUR1ttUYL8hwiWgwUDJJDSX6hGSLInuE24MuEd8JE59vmW1a~2cwQdyn70TxiTNIm9YdBjfIHTmivFprxA3izQtY3x6I9WSfmAMBc0NNOTschaUzwsXvGZrBc6poiKslRii~kYiHYa0fQREuw6jirDWsstWfP0dF-rfpi0GjgqGvvcdhEYINvFstXBtDUA6wZF4Be3vK3AQNqJzBf58qBnFv6nI9PKMOcWdBtZDmXtEKcYSzy5UU0sRIQLd4Hlevka~8rvqfzXCRfD38cbnajzaB1VJPOY4wBzr074-zRRVcFMIlSBWjWhUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Linda Coppes, president and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, spoke at the May 6 council meeting to express the Chamber’s support for the firefighters bond scheduled for the May 20 ballot.

Coppes told the council the Chamber board and nearly 1,000 member businesses back the measure, saying the fire department is stretched thin, operates from aging and undersized facilities and uses outdated equipment. “This bond isn't just about funding. It's about giving our firefighters the tools that they need to serve safely, efficiently, and effectively,” Coppes said.

She described the proposed bond as an investment in public safety that also protects businesses and economic vitality and urged residents to learn more and vote in favor of the initiative on May 20.

What council said: The mayor and council acknowledged the public comment; no staff presentation or detailed bond language was included in the May 6 council packet. Coppes urged turnout and education rather than asking the council for a specific ordinance or city contribution at the meeting.

Why it matters: A successful bond would authorize local capital spending or facility improvement for the fire department; the transcript does not include the bond’s dollar amount, specific projects or a city financial commitment.

Next steps: Voters decide the measure on May 20. Chamber members were encouraged to learn more about the initiative prior to the election.

","Linda Coppes, president and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, urged support for a firefighters bond on the May 20 ballot, saying the fire department is stretched and needs upgraded stations, equipment and training to serve a growing city.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6566292,"Rathdrum resident raises long‑running concerns about Coeur d'Alene police cooperation with county agencies",220,2630000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e&start=2630&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e/thumbnail_2630000.jpg","/articles/6566292/Coeur-dAlene/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Rathdrum-resident-raises-longrunning-concerns-about-Coeur-dAlene-police-cooperation-with-county-agencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566292-622f2b2b38c881f3e04f7045b7130f10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167043&Signature=bnjL~06Ua09WWuONFxo1Qmz1OAgv3vwBh3VHE4JDUC~NV1pmhW6sH1tCCsy5PmNC3zZhhQev0DsbKqpCwg~~fR~go-tZNTjmhhpdkn7F5Zw0y1yWB22KzxzRsNZlDRORpiZH~CkESLXh-7xcOOAOiQvxZ~nbrx4yOyi~QwFGcWUABKVp3Aqvjmj-VtiGtYRKO-O8vCJzacuFDv8pckx75t1aL-v8nleR4S9J21Ie5iapZiJ69ztHdcb6lKGYsURjB48ZCiADJKbZdRgPt8O27em0KYZjuJVAFNEmKdHsHbTUl1jPjge8gpD0wu5H0~rlgZ1DqjtKOeRomUhLKyPttg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin Nagle, a Rathdrum resident, told the council on May 6 that he has repeatedly tried to obtain answers from law enforcement agencies about cross‑jurisdictional policing, alleged missing investigative files, and whether city officers acting off‑site were paid or properly authorized.

Nagle said he had long sought clarity on whether Coeur d'Alene officers conducting activity in Kootenai County had formal contracts or whether the city had reimbursed officers for that work. He also alleged historic problems with investigative files missing from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office that had been uncovered during ATF inquiries, and he said those episodes raised concerns about honesty and transparency among the county and state agencies he mentioned. “I can't name a job where you can lie to your boss and keep your job. It's totally unacceptable,” he said.

What council said: The transcript records Nagle’s persistent questions and his request that someone “get on it,” but it does not show the council or staff committing to a specific follow‑up, investigation timeline, or open‑records request during this meeting.

Why it matters: Nagle framed his remarks as a public‑safety and accountability concern tied to record management and interagency cooperation. The city did not respond at the meeting with factual corrections, nor did the police chief appear in public comment to address the claims.

Next steps: The transcript does not record subsequent action. If the council or city staff choose to follow up, typical next steps would include directing staff to review records, confirm intergovernmental contracts, or report back publicly; none of those directions are recorded in the May 6 proceedings.

","Justin Nagle of Rathdrum used public comment to allege recurring problems with Coeur d'Alene police coordination and record transfers with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office and Idaho State Police and asked the council to examine interagency programs and file handling; the council did not take immediate action at the meeting.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6566296,"Resident asks council to lower Atlas Avenue speed limit, citing severe noise and truck traffic",366,1969000,2335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e&start=1969&end=2335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e/thumbnail_1969000.jpg","/articles/6566296/Coeur-dAlene/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Resident-asks-council-to-lower-Atlas-Avenue-speed-limit-citing-severe-noise-and-truck-traffic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566296-dfa236dea14d2878ef8adb4d08663ecf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167043&Signature=P62IKPJWpuptA0yVn7HLTaU3W6UtGZ9520lkztyQFNbRHoKgeTNuvbjMINWxl86Z6RVnR-jhZ1n0vWQBdJBrjW396p0mvyB9M-hohzw~L5BkYr1W3fI4uwvXtadDV2E~3On2i2w63BQicBo1zXH9seI-iTW4CGdw9LVZjDxJ7Kv5hEE-VLNnj6SYBRy8IWHDtry7DddNPgdIFzjtw0q4kCGwMynOIuJON2gCjPZGsTPDbOiJJLYpSZneDA1Ydj4kF73YjyRvdN6dpf6YCIzDLcZnEnDKiB8eu3zHeeoCxu~ctXbRvi9E-Xy~bDs2PudcQ2l9-6k7~XfJH00G1wHg8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Resident Michael Sims told the Coeur d'Alene City Council on May 6 that traffic noise on Atlas Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Hanley has grown substantially and asked the council to lower the posted speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph.

Sims said he collected about 45 signatures representing 45 homes and estimated that roughly 100 homes back onto Atlas, placing residences very close to the roadway. “The noise is just absolutely horrendous,” Sims told the council, saying many vehicles routinely exceed the 35‑mph limit and that Atlas has become a truck route with diesel‑engine (Jake brake) noise. He urged the council to take “a humanitarian look” and act quickly rather than waiting months for a study.

Sims said he had provided the city’s Streets and Engineering department with traffic‑noise studies and invited any council member or staff to visit his home in the afternoon to hear the problem firsthand.

What council said: After Sims’ comments, the mayor offered to visit his home and councilmembers acknowledged the petition. The transcript records no formal council direction, staff timeline, or a vote on the request during the May 6 meeting.

Why it matters: A speed‑limit change could be implemented by the city’s traffic engineering process; Sims cited a state safety office contact who told him local agencies determine speed limits on city streets that are not state highways. The council packet did not contain follow‑up steps or a staff report setting a timeline for Streets and Engineering to act.

Next steps: Residents may expect the Streets and Engineering department or a council member to follow up; Sims asked for prompt action and offered the council an on‑site demonstration of conditions.

","Michael Sims presented a petition asking the city to reduce the speed limit on Atlas Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Hanley from 35 to 25 mph because of noise and increased truck traffic; he said Streets and Engineering know the issue and invited council members to hear conditions in person.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6566300,"Deputy Fire Chief warns of above‑average wildfire risk; urges homeowner preparedness",774,1071000,1845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e&start=1071&end=1845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206202-f8e91712cfaa50be9de7ca58b487bb9e/thumbnail_1071000.jpg","/articles/6566300/Coeur-dAlene/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Deputy-Fire-Chief-warns-of-aboveaverage-wildfire-risk-urges-homeowner-preparedness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566300-5904e5bbb807eab8b834000a0a23b5c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167043&Signature=WFJrDDaqHz5PVYZElxBgbW6ozO~DQ8K3oebfO5E7HX88UeI6Sy5TeFP80Q0R5TwgkKD1bycmMbujgUKfiWYDwTNeF9qIfRenTtK0xYAXWVjPPuPgV0A0j0TrpVrvgbYgD08qx9u2Pk3ag1zN3ktySrPgoFDDJdWLASHKumiMw1nw0lA0v7exjPyf1sqock--ikbG2LmE7Px~E4yBDHnD7-NYr2M4TJuq08d0ETWSDyN7o6nbnfqdCfMSIHTx5g-qHvjqWXnouyaQZl-Sx64HtUG7Id82Q5PAqdejyVCaRO1raLBsAaz-HalGpx~hbgV1CDhauasUoDZb~vqjIP29-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sells told the Coeur d'Alene City Council on May 6 that state and national forecasts predict higher‑than‑average wildland‑fire activity this summer because of drought and below‑average snowpack.

Sells said those broad forecasts help the department decide when to increase staffing and when the city can safely send firefighting resources to assist neighboring jurisdictions. “The experts are predicting a higher than average fire activity this summer,” Sells said, adding that more localized weather reports due in the coming weeks will refine operational decisions.

Why it matters: Council members heard that nearly all of the city falls inside a designated wildland‑urban interface (WUI). That designation means many Coeur d'Alene neighborhoods face heightened wildfire exposure and that no single agency can handle a major WUI event alone, Sells said. The city’s ability to fight a large fire depends on mutual‑aid pacts, state air resources and coordinated regional plans.

Sells reviewed the city’s mitigation partners, funding sources and tactics. He described fuel‑break projects coordinated through the FireSmart program and Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management, and pointed to formal agreements with the Idaho Department of Lands and the Idaho Cooperative Mobilization Agreement (ICMA) as mechanisms for sharing air resources, personnel and reimbursement rules. He said the Kootenai County Fire Chiefs Association coordinates a predetermined wildland task force plan and that Spokane County departments participate in mutual aid.

On homeowner actions and city services, Sells urged residents to: sign up for Alert Kootenai to receive emergency notifications; comply with burn permits, which the Idaho Department of Lands will require starting May 10; harden homes with fire‑resistant exteriors and defensible space; and use the county’s checklists and city staff consultations for property preparedness. He also mentioned local apps and tools that can aid situational awareness, including PulsePoint and wildfire notification services.

Councilmember Christie asked whether the department runs public workshops and where residents can find checklists for what to take if they evacuate. Sells replied the department does community presentations, will speak with local groups such as the Tubbs Hill association and can perform site visits to advise homeowners on landscaping and preparedness. “We also will go out and take a look at folks’ homes if they have a question about landscaping or whether or not their property is prepared for a wildland fire,” he said.

Sells and council members emphasized that Fuels mitigation and community participation are “force multipliers” against human‑caused ignitions, which officials say cause a large share of WUI fires.

Looking ahead: Sells said more specific local outlooks and staffing triggers will arrive before peak season, and that residents should plan now for alerts, evacuation routes and pet relocation plans.

","Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sells told the Coeur d'Alene City Council the city faces a higher‑than‑average fire season because of drought and low snowpack, outlined partnerships and resources for mitigation, and urged residents to sign up for local alerts and follow burn‑permit rules that start May 10.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Coeur d'Alene council approves ordinance on goats, approves several resolutions including street work and equipment purchases

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Rathdrum resident raises long‑running concerns about Coeur d'Alene police cooperation with county agencies

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Deputy Fire Chief warns of above‑average wildfire risk; urges homeowner preparedness