City Council - July 6, 2026

The City Council of Moscow, Idaho, convened on July 6, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a public art mural project at the city shop, selecting artist Taylor Shaw with recommended design revisions, and approval of a police department sculpture project by artist Ken McCall without recommended edits. Both projects involved professional services agreements and public art funding sourced from a dedicated 1% of city-funded capital improvement project budgets. The council also deliberated on the fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting a $796,000 allocation for the East City Park stage within a broader parks appropriation, with public commentary on prioritization of capital spending. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved zoning ordinance amendments related to duplex and multifamily housing definitions, parking requirements, and bedroom definitions to clarify code compliance and address housing safety and affordability concerns. A lot division proposal was approved with conditions to maintain a 50-foot width for potential future road expansion. The meeting concluded with scheduling of a budget workshop and adjournment to executive session.