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Votes at a glance

- Villa Pointe North vacation (VAC‑25‑2): Approved. The council voted to vacate a 10‑foot utility easement that ran through eight lots in the Villa Pointe North subdivision. Applicant Jeff Scott told council Avista no longer needs the easement and vacating it would allow attached garages. (Public hearing opened and closed; motion passed.)

- MVBC annexation ordinance (ANNX‑23‑6): Approved. Council placed the ordinance on first and only reading under suspension of the rules and then approved an ordinance annexing approximately 3.6 acres at the southeast corner of Northchase Road and East Prairie Avenue; one council member recorded an abstention during the vote.

- Title 18 frontage improvement code amendment: Approved. Council adopted an amendment to Post Falls Municipal Code Section 18.240.02.f governing right‑of‑way dedication and frontage improvement requirements; the ordinance was adopted under suspension of rules and ordered published by summary.

- Public Works Operations Center design contract (Integris Architecture): Approved. Council approved a professional services contract for design of a new public works operations center on the city’s 9.5‑acre site between Pleasant View and Corbin. Staff listed a contract award of $721,707 plus a 5% contingency (total not to exceed $757,792) and presented a planning‑level project cost of about $11.7 million; staff said design would proceed this year with construction targeted to start spring and take about one year.

- Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) tertiary treatment improvements — contract amendment with Panhandle Area Council: Approved. Council approved a time‑and‑materials amendment of $2,000 to PAC’s prevailing‑wage monitoring contract, bringing the revised total to $119,957; staff said PAC services are required until substantial completion because state revolving funds and prevailing‑wage monitoring remain active.

- Prairie Trail (Zoras to State Highway 41) — additional services amendment No. 1 with Welsh‑Comer & Associates: Approved. Council approved a $24,500 amendment to add geotechnical inspection services for filling a borrow pit on the Prairie Trail project; staff explained the construction contract did not include that inspection and settlement funds will help reimburse the multimodal impact fees used to pay for the work.

- Fiscal Year 2026 budget publication (high watermark estimate): Approved. Council approved publication of the budget estimate that sets the high watermark for legal advertising prior to the August 19 public hearing on the actual budget.

- Memorandum of Understanding with Post Falls School District No. 273: Approved. Council approved an updated MOU formalizing scheduling, prioritized use, cost‑sharing for maintenance and other operational details between city parks/recreation and the school district.

Several consent‑calendar items were also approved by roll call. The council did not take formal action on several citizen requests during the meeting but asked staff to follow up and to schedule workshops on two policy areas: area‑of‑city‑impact application and subdivision/HOA enforcement processes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Post Falls City Council Meeting - August 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 5 meeting the council approved a subdivision easement vacation, two ordinances, a design contract for a public works operation center, contract amendments on wastewater and trail projects, the FY2026 budget publication and an updated MOU with the school district.","taxTitle","Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",35215,"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},6504835,"Post Falls residents press council over annexation rules after city cites area-of-impact standard",2668,97000,2765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5548078-1723f7d5b79950858dce143e68835d11&start=97&end=2765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5548078-1723f7d5b79950858dce143e68835d11/thumbnail_97000.jpg","/articles/6504835/Post-Falls/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Post-Falls-residents-press-council-over-annexation-rules-after-city-cites-area-of-impact-standard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504835-900bba5d1c2487e9049982010df3548b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178724&Signature=llE~-scCv8yI6oDA0ap6k1wImIx54iER2xkR1REyWglfFimFlOejN0gn46Lpo9V-OuPP~qCkDV3vO~onPDlzX7nwUYckdLFKi5g5oi5MQt3lWyyJc2fP9enucyG4U--a~c7gUpQpyMdQJPHLdttnq7DjBsqpMAlOkjT9wbxPnvufBLaHqH9euSseYvS9eyXCELZE2GnM7rIakc~C1dnEeRgEaRZcSZAnq6pyY692teSx7fyVhSkH0YCIfCKqjDjQbu3UnEaJwx2QoHvvfmZEwNpPFdo5nenlBUFAjPffAD8E9fVDdLzvXaXKolGPxIBQ4Qg5kb2qGD~GYKuOF~Htng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents filled the Council Chambers Tuesday as Rob Dorsey and other neighbors testified that the city’s interpretation of area-of-city-impact requirements is blocking a family from replacing an aging manufactured home without annexing into Post Falls.

Rob Dorsey, whose parents own the parcel at the center of the dispute, said the family bought the property about 20 years ago and wants to “replace a double wide… with a 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath, stick‑built house that’s a little more conducive to aging and remaining in their home.” He added that the county had mostly approved the permits but “the city of Post Falls has blocked the permitting process and is forcing us to annex into the city.”

City staff told council they had met with the property owners and were attempting to negotiate solutions. A staff member said the city is exploring options that would allow the owners to build without being required to hook up to city sewer or complete frontage improvements immediately.

Council members and staff discussed the underlying legal framework. John Manley, planning manager, and other staff explained that the city’s area-of-city-impact (ACI) agreement with Kootenai County sets standards the county applies inside the ACI; in practice the county often adopts development standards mirroring city rules for ACI properties. Several council members said the city does not intend to force immediate annexation or sewer hookups for the property but noted future development or subdivision typically triggers additional infrastructure requirements.

Multiple residents urged clearer definitions. One speaker said replacing the existing home, without subdividing or otherwise increasing density, should not trigger annexation; another asked what would happen if a home burned and the owner sought to rebuild. Attendees and several council members said how the county applies the city-based standards is a central source of confusion.

Council members asked staff to continue negotiations with the property owners and to coordinate with the county. Councilmember comments and staff acknowledged a need for broader public clarity: the council directed staff to schedule a workshop to explain how ACI standards are applied, what triggers annexation, and what remedies or options exist for property owners.

Mayor Jacobson and Council President Malloy affirmed the city’s willingness to work on case‑by‑case solutions while pursuing a longer-term public workshop. The council did not take formal action on the Dorsey parcel during the meeting.","Residents of a county enclave near Post Falls told council they want to replace an aging home without being forced to annex; council and staff agreed to continue discussions and schedule a workshop on area-of-city-impact rules.","actionData","errors"]

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Post Falls City Council approves several ordinances, contracts and agreements in August 5 meeting

Post Falls residents press council over annexation rules after city cites area-of-impact standard