City of Coeur d'Alene - City Council Meeting - September 1, 2026

The City of Coeur d'Alene City Council held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included a detailed budget hearing for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The council discussed the city’s financial status, focusing on property tax revenues, foregone taxes, and expenditures. Key procurement-related topics included approval of financial support up to $8,000 for the University of Idaho Riverview Gallery and Living Lake Lecture Series, funded through the Arts Commission's restricted urban renewal funds. The council also approved a three-year agreement with the World Triathlon Corporation and North Idaho Sports Commission to host Ironman 70.3 events from 2027 to 2029, with Ironman reimbursing the city for public safety costs. The budget hearing highlighted challenges with limited revenue growth due to legislative caps and urban renewal district closures, necessitating a proposed 3% property tax increase plus recapturing foregone taxes to address a $1.9 million deficit. After deliberation, the council approved the budget ordinance and a resolution certifying foregone tax increases totaling approximately $1.23 million, with some council members expressing concern over tax impacts. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to consider labor contract negotiations.