Nichole Balaszi

The meeting included staff reports detailing upcoming text amendments related to HB 1757 and an update on the review process for Comprehensive Plan chapters. Following agenda amendments, a public comment was received from a representative of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce. The main workshop item involved the presentation of draft chapters of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, specifically covering Capital Facilities, Utilities, Parks, and Climate Resiliency. The Commission unanimously approved including all chapters covered in the workshops into the final Comprehensive Plan draft.

The meeting included approval of the agenda as amended, following the unanimous removal of agenda item number eight. Staff reports covered upcoming text amendments related to HB 1757 and an update on the review process for Comprehensive Plan chapters. A public comment was received from the West Plains Chamber of Commerce. During the workshop session, the Capital Facilities, Utilities, Parks, and Climate Resiliency draft chapters of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan were presented, and the Commission unanimously approved including these chapters in the final draft.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda, following the approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. Department reports were presented, specifically by the Police Department, which provided an update on an upcoming promotional exam, including details regarding Captain Jake Keith's promotion. Old business focused on receiving an update from the City Manager regarding the legal review status of the Civil Service Rules.

Staff reports included updates on the briefing of the draft Utilities & Economic Development and Tribal Coordination Chapters of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. The commission reviewed and approved the agenda for the current session. During the workshop session, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft section of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan concerning the GHG Emissions Sub Element, which discussed lowering greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and subsequently made a motion to forward this chapter to the City Council.

The agenda for the meeting includes Commissioner Reports, Staff Reports, and sections for Public Comment and Presentations, notably one from Eastern Washington University. The public hearing section covers workshops focused on reviewing the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Draft, specifically addressing Capital Facilities, Utilities, Climate, and Parks.