Post Falls City Council Meeting - November 4, 2025

The Post Falls City Council met on November 4, 2025, to approve multiple contracts, ordinances, and grants. The meeting included discussions on the Water Reclamation Facility solids handling improvements, Quarry Sports Complex grants and design, annexations, and a well rehabilitation contract amendment. All votes were unanimous. The council also received annual reports on impact fees and the drinking water division.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes from October 21, 2025 – Approved.
• Payables October 22 through November 5, 2025 – Approved.
• August Cash and Investments Report – Approved.
• Warren Field Playfield Project Funding Agreement – Approved.
• Pleasant View Annexation Development and Annexation Agreement Amendment (Addendum No. 1) – Approved.
• Dorsey Consent to Annex Agreement – Approved.
• Declaration of City Assets and Equipment as Surplus – Approved.
• Harvest Meadows PUD (PUD-25-2, SUBD-25-4) – Approved.
• Linger Development and Annexation Agreement (ANNX-24-11) – Approved.
• Painted Rock Development and Annexation Agreement (ANNX-25-3) – Approved.
• Steckman Annexation (ANNX-24-9) – Approved.
• Elfers Annexation (ANNX-24-10) – Approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

• Appointment of Parks and Recreation Director: The council confirmed the appointment and approved the employment contract unanimously.
• Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling Improvements – Procurement Contract with BDP Industries: Andrew Arbini presented the purchase of an additional dewatering unit for $738,500 with a 5% contingency ($775,425 total). Staff noted the engineer’s estimate was $937,500 and that a preliminary quote from another vendor was about $100,000 higher. Council members asked about budget variances and rate impacts; Public Works Director John Beachum explained that underruns would benefit future rate planning. The contract was approved.
• Quarry Sports Complex Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Acceptance: Parks Planner Robbie Quinn presented the $1.25 million grant (50% match) for phase one, which includes two multi-purpose fields, parking, restroom/concessions, and entry plaza. The grant scope covers earthwork, paving, landscaping, irrigation, sewer, and stormwater. The council approved the grant acceptance.
• Quarry Sports Complex Phase One Design Agreement: Quinn requested approval of a $48,263 contract with Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture (plus $5,000 contingency, total $53,263) to take 90% drawings to 100% and provide bidding assistance. Funded by impact fees. Approved.
• Steckman Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-24-9): The council suspended rules and approved annexation of ~6.96 acres west of N. Spokane Street, between W. Grange Ave. and Prairie Ave., with zoning map amendment.
• Elfers Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-24-10): The council suspended rules and approved annexation of ~5.2 acres at 3556 N. Guy Road, with zoning map amendment.
• Well Number Four Rehabilitation – Contract Amendment No. 1 with JUB Engineers: Jackson Fleshman presented a $92,600 amendment (plus $10,000 from management reserve, total $102,600) to address well testing delays and contractor support needs. The original contract completion date was delayed 2–3 months, with substantial completion now expected January 26, 2026, and final by February 26, 2026. Council members expressed concerns about cost and responsibility; Public Works Director Beachum clarified that no improper engineering occurred but that unknown site conditions and contractor questions required additional engineering support. The amendment was approved.
• Annual Impact Fee Report: Staff presented the FY2023 and FY2024 report. Collections in 2024 were ~$5.3 million with $3.5 million expended, leaving a balance of ~$16 million. Council asked about project planning and expenditure timelines; staff noted ongoing transportation projects, traffic signals, and police department expansion plans. The report was accepted.
• Drinking Water Division Annual Report: Utilities Manager Craig Bornpool reported that the city pumped 2.35 billion gallons of water in the last year, with 10 active wells and 4 reservoirs. He discussed fall chlorination, winter maintenance, backflow testing, and an unplanned motor failure at Well 8 in late July that was resolved within a week. The report highlighted conservation measures and the upcoming master planning effort.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous approval of all action items: consent calendar, appointment, BDP Industries procurement contract, Quarry Sports Complex grant and design agreement, Steckman and Elfers annexation ordinances, and Well 4 contract amendment.
• No public hearings were held (River City Corner special use permit canceled).
• No new business or citizen issues were introduced.
• Council comments: Thanked police staff for resolving a citizen concern near the skatepark and reminded residents to vote on election day. No executive session was needed.