Boise City Council - Work Session

The Boise City Council held a work session on July 15, 2026, focusing primarily on interim budget changes and an update to the historic preservation plan. The council reviewed and approved nine interim budget changes, including funding for new airport staff positions to support terminal expansion, a $79,000 art project at the new rental car facility, and a $1.5 million purchase of land for future affordable housing using community development block grant and city housing investment funds. Additional budget reallocations addressed public works projects such as irrigation system improvements and water renewal facility upgrades. The council unanimously approved these budget changes. The session also included a detailed presentation on updating the city's historic preservation plan, highlighting community engagement efforts, survey results, and future public outreach events. The plan aims to balance historic preservation with sustainability and energy efficiency considerations. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for legal counsel on labor negotiations.