Council to discuss interim city administrator

SANDPOINT — Conversations about the appointment of an interim city administrator and volunteer commissions and committees are both on the agenda for Wednesday’s city council meeting. 

Mayor Jeremy Grimm will be inviting citizens to apply for a seat on volunteer citizen advisory committees and commissions including the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory, Sustainability, and ADA Advisory committees. Following the council meeting, those interested in applying can do so on the city’s website. 

The council is expected to update the city’s financial policy by increasing the capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $15,000 and the city’s procurement policy by increasing the purchase order requirement threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 for more operational efficiency.

The council will also consider a Northern Lights, Inc. Electric franchise and report of the Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Association working session held Jan. 31. 

The working session report will include a proposal to extend the JPA for an additional three months as the city and fire districts continue to engage in a review of the agreement and negotiations regarding further provision of services as they work toward an agreement. 

A third change order and agreement with Ginno Construction is also expected to be approved for renovations at Travers Park. The change order is for the first phase of construction services including completion of building construction including court surfacing, associated lighting, interior finishes, HVAC, electric, relocation and restoration of existing picnic shelter, and landscaping, city officials said on an agenda report. 

Wednesday’s meeting will be held at Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St., starting at 5:30 p.m. The public can attend in person or online at sandpointidaho.gov.