New Sandpoint officials to be sworn in Wednesday

SANDPOINT — The newly elected mayor and city council members will take their seats following old business action items at today’s city council meeting.

Before they do, the council will consider a proposal that would establish a James E. Russell Sports Center Endowment Fund with interest earnings from a donation received from James and Virginia Russell. The fund would support future maintenance, operations, and capital improvements for the sports facility and the adjacent Gateway Plaza, city officials said on the meeting agenda. 

They will also consider moving forward with construction design development at the Travers Park inclusive playground and splash pad following a presentation of results from a recent public survey.