All right, we'll call the meeting to order, beginning with the invocation and the pledge.

Almighty God, send down upon those who hold office in this city the spirit of wisdom, compassion, and justice.

Grant that with steadfast purpose we may faithfully serve our community, seeking the common good, protecting the vulnerable, and promoting the well-being and harmony of all who dwell here.

Amen.

Pledge.

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republicans.

Okay, all members are present and accounted for.

First up is ceremonies and announcements.

Today we have three proclamations, beginning with Arbor Day.

Whereas in 1872, J.

Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and a holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska.

Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and world.

Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil, lower heating and cooling costs, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless wood products.

Trees in our city increase property values and beauty beautify our community.

Trees wherever they are planted are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

Now therefore, I, Randy Westland, mayor of the city of Post Falls, Idaho, do hereby proclaim April 24th, 2026 as Arbor Day in Post Falls, and urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

Next up is Military Child Month.

Whereas April is the month of the military child, an opportunity to recognize military children for their resilient spirits, personal sacrifices, strong character and courage, and whereas military children are part of the strength of our nation as they support and encourage their service members with a fierce patriotic spirit.

And whereas these children are a source of pride for the great state of Idaho and to us all, and it is only fitting that we take time to recognize their contributions, and whereas military children continue to make significant contributions to family, community, and their nation as they endure prolonged and repeated absences of one or both parents.

And whereas a month-long salute will recognize that military children serve too, and citizens of Idaho will be afforded the opportunity to don the color purple every Friday of April in support of these children.

Now therefore I, Randy Westland, mayor of the city of Post Falls, Idaho, do hereby proclaim April 26th to be the month of the military child.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the great seal of the city of Post Falls, Idaho, on this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord 2026.

Yes, let's do that in just a moment.

Let me do the third proclamation and then we can do some photos, yeah.

Uh National Fallen Fighter Fighters Memorial.

Whereas the United States Congress and President of the United States have designated the day of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service as a day to honor firefighters and emergency services personnel who have sacrificed their lives to save others by lowering the American flag on all federal buildings to half staff.

And whereas an average of 80 firefighters courageously make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty each year.

And whereas on June 29th, 2025, Cootney County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank J.

Harwood and Cordelaine Fire Department Battalion Chief John G.

Morrison lost their lives in the line of duty.

Now therefore, I, Randy Westland, mayor of the City of Post Falls, do hereby proclaim that Post Falls observes National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on May 3rd, 2026, in recognition of the patriotic service and dedicated efforts of our fire and emergency services personnel by lowering American flags in all buildings to half staff.

I encourage residents and businesses to pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes by participating in light the night for fallen firefighters from April 26th to May 3rd by lighting glowing or shining red lights on their landmarks, businesses, firehouses, and homes.

And witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the great seal of the city of Post Falls, Idaho, on this 21st day of April, the year of our Lord 2026.

Right now we can do some some brief photos and we'll continue.

I wonder if I can do it in front of the stand up.

Thank you.

No problem.

Perfect.

All right.

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Yes.

I'm master.

I am checked talk.

Hi, how are you?

Good to see you too.

You look like you're just out there all by the phone.

Thank you guys so much for all you do.

All right, moving on.

Are there any amendments to the agenda?

There are none tonight, sir.

Declarations of conflict, ex parte contacts, and site visits.

Seeing none.

Move on to please present the consent calendar.

Item is minutes from the April 7th, 2026 City Council meeting, and item B is payables April 8th through April 22nd, 2026.

This is the shortest one we've had in a long time.

Any questions on that?

I move to approve the shortest ever consent calendar I've had in 15 years on the council.

Second.

Motion and a second further discussion.