City of Coeur d'Alene -City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City of Coeur d'Alene City Council held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and administrative discussions. A key procurement-related item was the approval of a letter of agreement with Keenan Johnson and Paddle Pub CDA LLC for commercial use of city streets for recreational transit, specifically for trolley pub tours operating seasonally from May to October. The council unanimously approved this agreement. Another significant agenda item involved the contentious appointment of the police chief. The mayor proposed appointing Dave Hagar, but legal counsel advised that, according to city personnel rules and Idaho statutes, the city administrator holds the authority to appoint department heads, including the police chief. The council ultimately voted against the mayor's appointment of Hagar and approved the city administrator's appointment of Greg Yaeger as police chief. Additionally, the council approved a vacation of a portion of 8th Street right-of-way to adjacent property owners, which would add tax revenue to the city without financial impact. The meeting also included discussions on council procedures and upcoming budget workshops.