Advisory committees are formed to provide research, study, discussion and recommendations on specific issues or a scope of issues as requested by City Council.  They also provide an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in the decision-making process, which is a critical element for an open and responsive government.  These committees add great value to our efforts to provide efficient and effective governance.  Click here to see committee meeting agendas and minutes.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Regular Meeting Date:  1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 PM

Location:  Council chambers at City Hall

The Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission performs such functions and duties as required by, and in furtherance of, the planning and zoning matters set forth in the Local Planning Act of 1975 and contained in Idaho Code.

Click here for the P&Z meeting agenda.

Click here for the P&Z meeting minutes.

Arts Commission

Regular Meeting Date:  2nd Tuesday, 4:00 PM

Location:  downstairs conference room at City Hall

The Sandpoint Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council to create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to the fullest expression of all forms of the arts in order to enrich the lives of all Sandpoint citizens and visitors through public art.

Click here to visit the Arts Commission Web site.

Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meeting Date:  3rd Tuesday, noon

Location:  Tango Café at PSB Building

The Sandpoint Historic Preservation Commission promotes the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public of the City of Sandpoint through identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of those buildings, sites, districts, areas, structures, and objects that reflect significant elements of the city's, the state's, and the nation's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage.

Click here to see the Historic Preservation Commission's meeting agenda and minutes.

Parks and Recreation Commission

Regular Meeting Date:  4th Monday, 8:00 AM

Location:  downstairs conference room at City Hall

The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the director of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Mayor, and City Council to aid in the process of effective, responsible, and efficient government by: 

   A. Marshaling and channeling the resources available in the community to complement the judgment of city council and staff; 

   B. Providing a forum for dialog and public input; 

   C. Providing mechanisms appropriate to ascertain facts and discern views;

   D. Broadening citizen participation in self-government.

Click here to see the Parks and Recreation Commission's meeting agenda.

Click here to see the Parks and Recreation Commission's meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting Date:  3rd Tuesday, 12:30 PM

Location:  downstairs conference room at City Hall

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee advises the Mayor, City Council, and Planning and Zoning Commission on pedestrian and bicycle issues throughout and in the vicinity of the City of Sandpoint; makes recommendations regarding pedestrian and bicycle transportation (and ways to encourage such transportation); provides suggestions and information on location of and methods to establish walkways and bikeways; provides suggestions that will increase the safety of all transportation modalities; and assists with community education regarding pedestrian and bicycle issues.

Click here to see the Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee's meeting agenda and minutes.

Regular Meeting Date:  3rd Monday, 8:00 AM

Location:  downstairs conference room at City Hall

The Sandpoint Tree Committee is advisory in nature, with the purpose of providing advice to the Mayor, City Council, and City Forester as to the preservation, protection and management of the community forest of the City.

Click here to see the Tree Committee's meeting agenda and minutes.