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Advisory board recommends lease at Sandpoint Airport for All Sports Aviation

The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend a lease for one hangar lot at Sandpoint Airport to All Sports Aviation, giving the company two weeks to choose between Lot 35 (four hangars) and Lot 37 (five hangars). Remaining lots will be reissued for proposals and reviewed in October.

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Solid Waste staff propose $40/ton commercial hauler fee to help close $1M deficit

Solid Waste staff recommended adopting a $40/ton commercial hauler fee (projected to generate about $700,000 annually) and asked commissioners to adopt a clear definition of 'commercial' before publishing the change.

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Residents and downtown businesses tell Sandpoint council parking kiosks hurt commerce

More than a dozen public commenters at the Aug. 5 Sandpoint council meeting urged the city to rethink paid downtown meters, saying kiosks caused confusion, lost sales and unfair burdens on lower-income residents; business owners proposed moving kiosks to the beach or providing resident hardship passes.

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Sandpoint council refines budget priorities: watershed fire mitigation, Main Street path and urban forestry

Council directed staff to clarify watershed capital for fire mitigation, considered swapping Main Street sidewalk/pathwork with a previously planned 4th Avenue project and discussed reallocating onetime funds to urban forestry consultant work while noting streets remain top budget priority.

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Sandpoint council discusses 1% local option tax to fund roads, sidewalks and trail access

Council reviewed draft ballot language for a potential 1% local option tax to fund road repairs and multimodal connections; members leaned toward a 10-year term and a majority allocation toward roads (roughly 60-70% to roads, 30-40% to sidewalks/trails), and emphasized transparency and education.

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Sandpoint council removes on-street parking kiosks, keeps off-street paid lots

After weeks of public outcry and two weeks of pilot data, Sandpoint's council voted to remove on-street parking kiosks downtown while permitting paid extensions via app or text for those who need longer stays; off-street lots and beach parking remain paid for now.

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Probation reports 40 detention days and $18,000 in costs; collections confusion over older 5C accounts

Probation reported reduced detention costs since February switch (40 detention days, $18,000 through June) but raised concerns about older receivables sent to collections after the 5C dissolution and overlap in collection responsibilities with Fremont County.

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Residents split on housing goals: some urge more multifamily while neighbors worry about compatibility

At the Willow's Place hearing, some speakers argued townhomes advance housing supply and affordability; others said the proposed units are not affordable and will harm neighborhood character and infrastructure.

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Idaho Falls council affirms Willow's Place townhomes after extended hearing

After hours of testimony about drainage, notice and neighborhood compatibility, the Idaho Falls City Council voted on Aug. 6 to affirm its June approval of the Willow's Place planned unit development at 1080 South Bellin Road; staff will prepare a written decision for the record.