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Priest River council denies Mr. Shofstall’s request to waive water and sewer connection fees
Summary
On Feb. 2, 2026 the Priest River City Council voted 3–1 to uphold staff requirements and deny Mr. Shofstall’s request for a waiver of water and sewer connection fees tied to building permit file number 001-26.
On Feb. 2, 2026 the Priest River City Council voted 3–1 to uphold staff requirements and deny a resident’s request to waive water and sewer connection fees tied to building permit file number 001-26. Council Member Turner moved to uphold the requirements and conditions staff imposed for the permit; Council Member Brower seconded. The motion passed with Council Members Brower, Turner and Wagner voting yes and Council Member Mullaley voting no.
Mr. Shofstall was present to address the council and asked for the fee waiver; the minutes record a "lengthy discussion" but do not specify the dollar amount of the connection fees or the staff conditions the council upheld. The council did not adopt any amendment to the staff conditions during the motion.
The decision resolves the council’s consideration of that permit request for now; the minutes do not record any subsequent appeal, follow-up direction to staff, or timeline for further action. The council’s handling of the matter followed a formal motion and recorded roll-call vote.
