City staff give fire, planning, Russell Center briefs

While the facility's construction was supported by a $7.5 million gift, Sandpoint has budgeted for the center’s revenue to cover its operating costs, a mark not yet reached, according to Welker. “It's a little challenging, because we are trying to run this as a business,” he said. “So far, it's not there, but any new project like this is going to take a few months to get up and running.”