City of Sandpoint

The committee discussed updates on the Downtown Streets Revitalization Phase 3 and provided input on proposed bike lane and sharrow markings for the Division Avenue Corridor Improvement Project. Updates were shared from the Wheels working group and staff regarding upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission projects. The committee also discussed prioritizing the review of e-bike regulations on public property and potential future agenda items, including a road crossing at Marion Avenue and Ontario Street.

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop to initiate the strategic planning process. The workshop involved discussions between Council members, legal counsel, and staff to outline strategic objectives.

The committee discussed several projects, including the Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 and the Yard Branch Pick Up Program, for which they provided recommendations for branding and community education. Additionally, updates were provided on student pilot projects and the Sandpoint Forward Resilience Plan. Committee members engaged in ongoing discussions regarding the Sustainability Checklist Matrix for protocol establishment and reviewed recommendations for the 2026-2027 budget, specifically concerning ICLEI membership and educational expenses.

The council discussed the removal of items from the consent calendar and agenda. Proclamations were issued for the firefighters' memorial weekend, National Police Week, and National Safe Boating Week. The Chief of Police provided updates on fire safety compliance systems, a new initiative to help the police department respond to calls involving individuals with autism and other health needs, and an arrest in a recent local case. Additionally, the council heard reports regarding the pedestrian and bicycle advisory committee and the Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation Commission, including a call for art for city projects. Finally, the council passed a motion to table indefinitely the public hearings related to the proposed ban on the sale of kratom.

The committee discussed updates on a downtown revitalization project, focusing on a multi-use pathway design, safety improvements at Bridge Street, and the elimination of private parking lot access to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Members also reviewed plans for the Division Avenue project, specifically discussing bicycle lane endings, sharrow markings, intersection geometry, and the implementation of appropriate signage to ensure user safety and clarity for both cyclists and drivers.