Sandpoint parking lot policy debate set next week
The Sandpoint Traffic and Safety Committee plans meetings to discuss changes to the city parking lot west of Idaho First National Bank. Merchants urge lower rates and clearer signs to boost use. city officials note the lot is underutilized and tickets persist downtown.
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Michael Guilfoil
Sandpoint
Gene Holt
Holt
Idaho First National Bank
Mike Mahoney
Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mahoney
Dave Easton
Idaho
First National Bank
City O'Ficals
Bree
Weather outlook for Sandpoint area includes freeze and wind
Freeze warning tonight as winds 15 to 25 mph sweep the Sandpoint region. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or snow today, 40 percent tonight, 30 percent Friday. Highs near 45, lows around 25. Perimeter street work costs about 35 per meter. funds come from revenue sharing.
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Sandpoint
Parking Lot Rates Set At 7 50 A Month At City Lot
City officials set monthly parking at 7 50 after comparing local stations charges. The city clerk noted rates were chosen for convenience and to reflect typical fees, though lot use has been lighter than expected. Easton comment referenced.
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Euston
City parking lot revenue questioned as public service emphasized
Officials note monthly meters collect 5 to 10 dollars while space rentals average 17.50 dollars per month in early 1976. The lot costs the city little beyond maintenance, and Easton argues it is better to fill the jet cheaply than operate half full. The city’s main function remains serving the public, with future lot decisions tied to that remit.
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Easton
City Council to Hear Traffic Committee Parking Plan Next Month
Holt reports the Traffic and Safety Committee and other panels will issue recommendations to the full council on how to boost parking lot utilization. He notes hearings on the matter will be posted at City Hall in advance.
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Holt
City Hall
Income Tax Filing Deadline Tonight
State and federal tax deadlines end at midnight with postmark date. Coeur d Alene and Boise offices report brisk last minute filers. Federal penalties include 5 percent monthly and 7 percent yearly interest plus late refunds avoid penalties. Local offices offer toll free help and extended hours tonight.
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Sandpoint
Bob Willer
Willer
IRS
Stewart
Dresser
Boise
Coeur d'Alene
Democrats Recommend Hare In Interim Sheriff Race
Bonner County Democrats announce Chief Deputy Dave Hare and Deputy Mike Guthrie will run in the Democratic primary for county sheriff on August 3. The committee votes 14-12 to recommend appointing Hare to finish Sheriff Wilcox’s term, with Wilcox resigning June 1.
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Guthrie
Hare
Bonner County
Central Committee
Wilcox
Commission
Jim Brockway
Brockway
Republican
Democratic Central
Sheriff's Office
Guthne
Democratic Central Committee
Sheriffs Office
Federal Government Reissues Two Dollar Bills in Economy Move
The Treasury plans to expand circulation of the $2 bill as a cost saving measure. Banks will decide distribution with hopes of reducing demand for the $1 note. Jefferson’s portrait on the bill draws Libertarian party criticism labeling central banks as harmful to the economy.
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Treasury
William Simon
Ford
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve System
James A Conlon
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Conlon
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Libertarian Party of
Idaho
D. Allen Dalton
Federal Reserve Note
Dalton
FRS
Dr. Cooper
Continental
Merchants Plan Salute To K and K Week Achievements
Dave Wall of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce announced a May 1 to May 8 K and K Week with a bicentennial theme. Three awards will honor merchants linking to the theme, for best window painting and best window display decoration, judged by visiting sportswriters for impartiality. Each winner earns $25 and a trophy.
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Dave Wall
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Sandpoint
Wall
Chamber of Commerce of
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