Tensions ran high Friday at Hayden City Council chambers during a meeting to discuss dissolving the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board.
The meeting brought together Hayden Lake Sewer Board members, city of Hayden officials, and Kootenai County commissioners to work toward dissolving the board, which oversees sewer service for Hayden, the Hayden Lake Sewer District and Kootenai County’s airport.
A key point of contention emerged when Hayden Lake board member Barb Neal stated that the city of Hayden wants to acquire the 487.78 acres HARSB owns on the Rathdrum Prairie, citing a conversation with a former city administrator.
When Hayden City Councilor Matt Roetter asked if she expected the city to pay millions for the land, Neal responded,
‘Make us an offer’: Heated exchange marks Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board meeting
