# City of Coeur d'Alene - City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026

The City Council of Coeur d'Alene held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved amendments to the classification and compensation plan, adjusting pay grades for three city positions with an implementation cost of $21,546, to be funded from the fund balance or departmental savings. Additionally, the council adopted a comprehensive ordinance regulating kratom products, focusing on licensing, restricting sales to persons under 21, and prohibiting marketing to minors, with provisions for enforcement and penalties. The council also approved a budget amendment ordinance reflecting various departmental adjustments, including grant revenues and expenditures, HVAC system recalls, and fire department staffing costs, with an overall increase in revenues of approximately $1.1 million. Public comments included personal testimonies supporting responsible kratom regulation. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included discussions on regulatory policy affecting future procurement and vendor compliance.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Coeur d'Alene - City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUlHPxflRus) - City of Coeur d'Alene