Resident urges council to slow new housing after Rathdrum water shortages reported

A resident identified as Rick addressed the City of Rathdrum City Council during public comment, urging elected officials to slow new housing approvals in parts of Rathdrum because of ongoing water-supply problems.

Rick said nearby subdivisions are finishing streets and will soon use city water. He told the council that he had discussed the issue with staff ("I talked to Leon in links about the new system going in on Lancaster") and asked the council to consider the city27s recent water moratorium on Gausser Hill and whether adding more homes will strain supplies. He said residents in the Brookshire neighborhood already experience reduced pressure: "Brookshire is gonna be trickling water between 4 and 10 until we get that new system in." Rick also referenced regional media coverage of Spokane River issues.

Council and staff did not take action on the public comment during the meeting; the remark was recorded as part of public comment and forwarded to staff for follow-up as needed.

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Staff did not announce immediate follow-up actions at the meeting; the comment was entered into the public record for staff consideration.