The Hayden City Council convened on September 23, 2025, to address key agenda items, including the approval of the fiscal year 2026 salary schedule and a recommendation to increase development impact fees.

The meeting began with a discussion on the fiscal year 2026 salary schedule. The council had previously approved the budget for this fiscal year, and the salary schedule was presented as a necessary detail for auditors. Council members were invited to ask questions or make motions regarding the proposed 5% salary increase. A motion was made and seconded to approve the increase, followed by a roll call vote. All council members present voted in favor, resulting in the approval of the salary schedule.

The next item on the agenda involved a recommendation from the development impact fee advisory committee to increase development impact fees and update the impact fee methodology report. Council members were informed that they had already been briefed on the advisory committee's findings. The current discussion focused on authorizing staff to publish a public hearing notice, which would allow for the proposed fee increases to be considered after the hearing. Questions were invited from the council regarding this recommendation.

The meeting concluded with a clear progression through the agenda, highlighting the council's commitment to fiscal responsibility and community development. Further steps will include the public hearing on the proposed impact fee increases, ensuring community input in the decision-making process.