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Council reviews downtown revitalization progress; trees removed, planting alternatives and cost estimates discussed
Summary
Council received an update on the downtown revitalization project, including removal of existing trees, pedestrian improvements, grant funding, public comments and engineering cost estimates for adding trees now or later.
The City of Rathdrum City Council held an extended discussion of its downtown revitalization project on Oct. 23, reviewing project history, survey results, construction impacts and options for replacing removed trees.
City Administrator Leon presented a timeline and materials history for the downtown work, saying the revitalization began in 1999 and the city has performed repeated sidewalk grinding and repairs as tree roots lifted panels. Leon said the current project began in 2024 after public concern about sidewalk trip hazards and accidents, and that the city received a grant award on May 8, 2025 to fund infrastructure work.
Survey and grant context
Leon reported the city received 397 survey…
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