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City of Hayden Newsletter
December 2009
preserving its small town standards will protect the
character and semi-rural charm. investment made by those
We seek to preserve our natural fortunate enough to develop in
resources, our scenic vistas, our community, while also
Mayor’s pockets of open space, and small ensuring the vitality and
Message agricultural uses in and around sustainability of our wonderful
our city, while managing growth city for many years to come. In
and encouraging a diversity of essence, we want to ensure we
Seventeenth century English land use. have a hen tomorrow rather than
churchman and historian an egg today.
Thomas Fuller once wrote, “It is Our city administrator together
better to have a hen tomorrow with key members of the city In addition to properly planning
than an egg today.” Simple yet staff and the members of the city for our future, we continue to
poignant, his Worthies of council are committed to and seek and develop ways to utilize
England published over 300 anxiously engaged in making our precious resources more
years ago is still very valid. that vision a reality. All new efficiently and effectively. To
development in the city is accomplish this, we are engaged
Over the past several years and required to bear the burden of in a process of Zero-Based
continuing through this past future impacts they have on the Budgeting. We are looking at
year, we as a city have invested city’s infrastructure. This is various functions within the city,
a great deal of time and resource accomplished through various determining why those functions
developing and following a plan means such as: the payment of exist and how they impact our
for Hayden’s future. Our once impact fees; the completion of quality of life, prioritizing them,
small and scarcely known impact analysis and traffic breaking those functions down
hamlet has expanded and concurrency studies; detailed to the smallest details, and then
continues to grow. We have and specific development review reconstructing those functions
learned that you cannot stop this processes; and regular from a zero base. We are
growth nor can you ignore it. inspections. I’ve often heard finding ways to “cut fat” while
Regardless of what we do, the some complain throughout these also identifying deficiencies in
growth will happen in one way requirements that our city is one how we operate day-to-day.
or the other. We can, however, of the most unfriendly to
do much to manage and guide businesses in the state. In my I hope that as you visit city hall,
the growth so that this conversations with other mayors you will take note of the
community remains a wonderful throughout Idaho, I’m assured beautiful art hanging in the foyer
place to live, work and recreate that they hear the very same and hallway. The Arts
long into the future. complaints in their communities. Commission, made up entirely
Although I believe there are of volunteers dedicated to
The city has developed the things that we can and are finding ways of beautifying and
following vision statement: continuing to improve to make bringing culture into our
the process more efficient, we community, is working with
The City of Hayden seeks to various galleries and other
balance growth, while believe that following
established guidelines and organizations to bring art to
display in city hall on a lobby of American West Bank and intergovernmental revenues.
rotational basis. Please come by on Hayden Avenue. Drop boxes The City has reduced budgeted
city hall and enjoy some of this are for City of Hayden sewer expenditures accordingly,
wonderful talent on display. payments only. The City of including medical benefit
Hayden would like to remind all adjustments, an across the board
I’d like to express my residents of the availability of pay freeze, and employee travel
appreciation for all the dedicated Pre-Authorized Payments (PAP) restrictions. Idaho cities are
individuals who have served and for the payment of City sewer required by Idaho Statute to
currently are actively involved bills. If you are interested in publish quarterly financial
in our various commissions and having your sewer payments statements in the official
committees. Their many hours automatically withdrawn from newspaper of the city.
of selfless volunteer service are your checking account, please _________________________
invaluable in helping to make contact the Finance Department
this community a better place to
live, work and recreate.
to obtain the required form to
sign up. Although sewer bills
Capital Improvement
In closing, it has been and are sent out bi-monthly , you can Projects
continues to be an honor and choose to have a payment
withdrawn either monthly or bi- Capital projects completed in
privilege to serve you as your 2009 include the City Hall
mayor. I have a great love for monthly. Questions? Please
contact the Finance Department renovations which included
this community and hope for its façade improvements. This
future. My family and I wish at 208-209-2017 or 208-209-
2015. project was funded in part by
you and yours a happy holiday Hayden Urban Renewal Agency
season and a prosperous new A New Fiscal Year as a demonstration of new
year. Effective October 1, 2009, the central business district design
Mayor Ronald B. McIntire City of Hayden is in a new standards. Also completed in
budget year ending September 2009 was the city’s new
30, 2010. As required by Idaho Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Money Matters Statute, newspaper notices were
published and public hearings
Sewer Service Billing & Payments were held in advance of the
The City of Hayden mails out Council adoption of the fiscal
bimonthly bills for sewer service year 2010 budget. The City
on the 15th of the odd months of elected to receive the maximum
the year (January, March, etc). allowable 3% property tax
Payments are due on the 15th of increase of $26,934. The effect
the following even month of this increase on a property
Hayden City Hall prior to façade improvements
(February, April, etc.) If the with a taxable value of $200,000
account is not paid in full by the amounts to less than $27 for the
15th of the month following the year. The levy rate for the City
billing month, a $5.00 late fee is of Hayden remains at less than
assessed. Balances that are not one dollar per thousand
paid by the next billing date compared to most neighboring
are assessed an additional cities that enjoy a levy rate of
$20.00 late fee. There are three three to four dollars per
sewer payment drop boxes: near thousand. The current economy Newly renovated Hayden City Hall
the front entrance at Hayden has negatively impacted a
number of City revenue sources, In the coming year, the City of
City Hall, in front of Super 1
including growth services fees Hayden will begin preliminary
Foods on Hayden Avenue, in the
design of Hayden Avenue from
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Government Way to US95, to activity as compared to that in procedures in order to improve
include the extension of Schmidt 2006 and 2007, commercial customer access and expedite
Street south of Hayden Avenue, construction activity has the processing of development
to connect back to Government remained quite strong over the review applications. At the
Way. Construction of the last year. New commercial same time, the Planning &
Schmidt Street Extension could constructions in the last year Zoning Commission is working
begin as early as 2012, and include the new Western States diligently on re-writing the
would need to be completed CAT Dealership on Lacey & US City’s Zoning Ordinance, in
prior to construction of the 95; Liberty Dialysis, Owens & order to create greater flexibility,
Hayden Avenue improvements Crandall Law Offices, Alpine while implementing the
in order to manage traffic during Dental, and LCT Professional community design concepts
construction. Offices, all on Wayne Drive; identified in the City’s
Discount Tires and Biolife Comprehensive Plan. The
Plasma Center, on Cornerstone Planning Commission’s working
Drive; Walgreens, and most draft of the Zoning Ordinance
recently, Wal-mart, both on Revision is available online at
Honeysuckle Avenue & US 95. the City’s web-site
We also saw some improvement (www.cityofhaydenid.us). It is
in residential building permit anticipated that they will
activity over the last year, complete their ordinance rewrite
Robert J. Gordon Memorial, Hayden Veteran Memorial Plaza ending our fiscal year with a early in 2010, and will be
total of 240 residential permits, holding public hearings on the
In 2010, the City also anticipates of which 53 were new housing proposed revisions in the spring
upgrading the H1 and H2 sewer starts. New constructions in the of this year.
lift stations, which together City of Hayden in the last year
__________________________
handle roughly a third of the were valued at over $19 million.
City’s sewer flow. The City will
also begin design of the
In order to enhance the business
climate, improve customer Word on the Street
Chateaux sewer collection service, and streamline the
system to service Caravelle development review process, the Road Closure Information
Estates. It is anticipated that the City of Hayden has recently As road construction
sewer collection system will combined the Building activities occur
actually be constructed in 2011, Department, Planning throughout the
and that the project will be Department, GIS Division, and City of Hayden,
funded through a Local Development Engineering under we are working hard to
Improvement District. the Community Development keep residents informed about
Department. As part of this any restrictions or closures that
_________________________ may affect how you get around.
reorganization, the City is
The Department of Public
Community retooling its development review
Works will be posting road work
and closure information on the
Developments City’s website
(www.cityofhaydenid.us), as
Times have certainly been tough
well as with local radio and
in the construction industry in
television stations and local
our region over the last year,
newspapers. Residents can find
which has negatively impacted
out about upcoming road
employment in our area. And
construction projects at the
while Hayden has seen a
Honeysuckle Beach
reduction in building permit
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City’s website under the Public the City’s right of way. These
Works Department Section. items can protrude into the path Snow Removal Priorities
of snow removal equipment Snow plowing will be done in
City-Wide Speed Limits when placed at or near the curb
FYI… the following order
or edge of pavement. This based on traffic volumes:
The City of Hayden constitutes a hazard, and may
has a City-wide speed cause damage to the basketball 1. Government Way and
limit. Unless hoop, drivers, emergency Hayden Avenue,
otherwise posted, the responders, and snow removal 2. Collector Streets,
speed limit in Hayden equipment. It is recommended 3. School bus routes,
is 25 MPH. So, even though that these basketball hoop 4. Residential streets,
you don’t see a sign, the limit is systems be removed from the 5. Dirt & graveled roads
still enforced. Help make City’s right of way prior to the last.
Hayden safer for everyone by beginning of the cold weather
taking things just a little slower. For an
season. The City of Hayden will average
Community Snow Removal not be responsible for any 4-inch
Responsibilities damage caused to these systems snowfall,
The removal of snow during snow removal operations. it takes
and/or ice from Beginning in November, the approximately 18 hours to
sidewalks adjacent to Department of Public Works plow the entire City.
private property is the asks, where possible, that Residents participating in
responsibility of the property residents refrain from parking on the City’s Snow Berm
owner. Snow and/or ice must be the street, as this creates Removal Assistance
removed within 24 hours difficulty for the plows to program can expect City
following a storm’s end. The maneuver through the crews to provide that
Department of Public Works neighborhoods. Your assistance assistance after snow
cannot plow sidewalks or in this regard will be much plowing priorities have been
driveways unless those areas are appreciated. addressed.
part of city-owned property.
Community Services
Experience Snow Plow Damage?
Residents and property owners Call the Department of Public
are reminded to not deposit any Works at (208)772-4411 or
snow or ice from private email us at Youth Basketball
property on or against fire snowdamage@cityofhaydenid. The City of Hayden Community
hydrants, or on public property, us. The City will not assume Services Recreation Division is
roadway, sidewalk or bus stop. responsibility for damage to off and running with the K/1st
landscaping or equipment Grade “Intro to Basketball” and
Mailboxes should be properly
installed in the City owned right- the 2nd Grade “Mini Hoops”
installed behind the curb line or
of-way resulting from snow basketball programs in mid-
edge of pavement, and be
removal operations. season! Games for the
constructed to withstand snow
approximately 120 children
cleaning efforts by the City. The
began on Saturday, November 7,
City will not assume
with both practices and games
responsibility for damage to
held at Atlas Elementary School.
mailboxes from snow thrown
Schedules for teams are
from snowplows.
available on the City’s website.
Portable or permanently
Registration for 3rd through 6th
installed basketball hoop
grade girls and boys basketball
systems should not be placed in
Lancaster Road
will begin Monday,
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November 30, and will run help!! Through a partnership winter and spring that include:
through Wednesday, December with Peak Fitness, you can try Women’s 4’s Volleyball, 3rd-6th
30. Parents and coaches any group fitness classes they Grade Elementary Basketball,
meetings are scheduled for offer by purchasing a punch- Adult Coed 6’s Volleyball,
Thursday, January 7, 2010. At card through the City of Hayden Youth and Adult Martial Arts,
the meetings, parents and Recreation Division. Punch Youth and Adult Dance, Youth
coaches will receive schedules, cards are available at a great Volleyball, Youth Soccer,
rosters and program information. price for those who would like Women’s Basketball and more.
Practices will run on weeknights to go 8 or 12 times per month.
beginning the week of If you have any questions or
January 11, 2010, with games Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Dance, need more information about
Volleyball & More… any of the programs mentioned,
being played mainly on
The Community Services please call the Community
Saturdays beginning late
Department is expanding its Services Department at 209-
January. Practices and games
service offerings to the 1080.
will be held at Atlas and Dalton
community. Registrations for _________________________
Elementary Schools.
youth & adult dance classes,
circuit training classes, martial
arts, piano, scrapbooking, Commonly Asked
Mommy & Me/Kids Yoga, Questions
gymnastics and more are now
being accepted. Q. How can I contact the
Mayor and City Council?
OPEN GYM A. Hayden’s Mayor and Council
Are you looking for a great
way to end your work week? positions are part-time. Mayor
Join us for Open Gym McIntire and the City Council
Volleyball at Dalton Members all receive mail and
Elementary School from messages at City Hall. The
6:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays
public is welcome to mail letters
from September through
3rd & 4th Grade Basketball – Referee Matt Gregg makes the call! early May. Cost is $3/visit. to council members at 8930 N.
Government Way or attend
Volunteers Needed! If you wish council meetings scheduled for
to be a part of our programs and Recreation Activity Guide 5:00 pm in the City Council
want to participate as a coach, The City of Hayden Recreation Chambers on the 2nd and 4th
assistant coach, sponsor, or as a Activity Guide is now being Tuesday of each month.
“team mom,” we’d love to have dispersed on a regular basis to Individuals who want to attend
you! For coaching, sponsorship coincide with the school year and need assistance or
and volunteer information for and will be delivered to Hayden accommodations for a disability
Youth Basketball 2010, or any Meadows, Dalton, and Atlas should contact the City Clerk’s
of our sports programs, please Elementary. Activity guides are Office 24 to 48 hours before the
contact the Community Services scheduled for distribution in meeting at 772-4411.
Department at 209-1080. mid-December, March 1, June 1,
& mid-September. You can also Q. Where can I find a public
Fitness library in Hayden?
Are you worried about find a copy at Hayden City Hall,
as well as on our website at A. Library services are available
those few extra through the Hayden Library at
pounds that www.cityofhaydenid.us. In the
upcoming edition, look for 8385 N. Government Way. The
might sneak up telephone number for the library
on you now that programs being offered by the
Recreation Division through the is 772-5612.
the holidays are here? We can
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Q. Where can I find a food
CITY HALL CLOSURES
bank? Meeting Times
A. Area food bank services are 2009 at City Hall
available at: Dec 25, Fri Christmas Day
• Post Falls Food Bank The Hayden City Council meets the
2010 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
1420 E. 3rd Avenue Jan 1, Fri New Year’s Day at 5:00 pm.
773-0139 Jan 18, Mon MLK Jr Day
• Rathdrum Food Bank Feb 15, Mon President’s Day The City Planning and Zoning
8027 W. Main Street May 31, Mon Memorial Day Commission meet the 1st and 3rd
July 5, Fri 4th of July (obs) Monday of every month at 5:00 pm.
687-3696
Sep 6, Mon Labor Day
• Real Life Ministries Oct 11, Mon Columbus Day The Parks and Recreation
1866 N. Cecil Road Nov 11, Thu Veterans Day Commission meet the 3rd
Post Falls Nov 25-26 Thanksgiving Wednesday of every month at
777-7325 Dec 24, Fri Christmas 5:15 pm.
• Community Action ___________________________ The Community Forestry
Center Commission meets the 4th Thursday
4942 Industrial Avenue Stand Up, of every month at 5:30 pm.
664-8757
Q. Does the City of Hayden
Be Counted! The Historical
Commission meets
Preservation
the 4th
have a Senior Center? 3 Reasons Your Participation Wednesday of every month at 3:00
A. Yes. The Senior Center is in the 2010 Census Matters pm.
located at 9428 N. Government The Arts Commission meets the 1st
1. Every year more than $300
Way. For information on Wednesday of every month at
billion in federal funds are
activities and events at the 2:30 pm.
awarded to states and
Center, call 772-1795 or 762-
communities based on The Bicycle and Pedestrian Ways
7052.
census data. That’s more Committee meet the 3rd Tuesday of
Q. Who do I call if I have a than $3 trillion over a 10-year every month at 5:00 pm.
fire or need law enforcement period.
The Mayor’s Youth Council meets
services? 2. Census data affect your the 2nd Thursday of every month at
A. For Emergencies, call 911. voice in Congress by 3:30pm.
For non-emergencies, contact determining how many seats
the Kootenai County Sheriff’s each state will have in the The Veteran Affairs Commission
U.S. House of meets the 1st Thursday of every
Department at 446-1300 for law month at 5:00pm.
enforcement services and Representatives.
Northern Lakes Fire District at 3. Census data guide local The Hayden Urban Renewal Agency
772-5711 for fire-related decision-makers in meets the 1st Wednesday of every
services. important community month at 4:00pm.
planning efforts, including
Q. What are the hours for where to build new roads, If you are interested in any of
City Hall? our commissions or
hospitals, and schools.
A. City Hall’s hours of committees, please contract
operation are Monday through Vicki Rutherford at
Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. (208)209-2013 for further
information. Don’t miss out
Following, you will find a list of
on an opportunity to be part
dates that City Hall will be of Hayden today and
closed in December and 2010. tomorrow!
www.2010census.gov
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The City of Hayden
cordially invites you to the
4th Annual
Hayden Lights Parade &
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Parade at 5:00 p.m..
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony immediately following
the parade @ Hayden City Park.
(Parade will proceed south in the northbound lane of Government Way.
The east side of Government Way will provide the best view.)
Children can visit Santa in the Council Chambers following the
Hayden Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Come and enjoy some FREE coffee, cider, hot chocolate and cookies!
Christmas music by Hayden Meadows Elementary School Choir!
The USMCR will be accepting donations for their annual “Toys for Tots” Campaign!
Boy Scouts of America
Dalton Elementary Pack 226
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