The city council meeting held on August 27 commenced with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a significant announcement regarding community support. Hayden Homes has pledged a generous donation of $10,000 towards the city's \"Come Together Bench Project,\" aimed at enhancing public spaces with nine new benches throughout Hayden. This contribution will assist in funding the concrete foundations for the benches, showcasing the company's commitment to community beautification and partnership with local government.

Following this presentation, the council moved to the consent calendar, which included the approval of previous meeting minutes, the appointment of Lori Carlson to the Arts Commission, and the acceptance of a right-of-way dedication from local residents. However, a discussion arose concerning the process of appointments to commissions. Councilmember White raised concerns about the lack of consultation with elected council members prior to appointments being placed on the consent calendar, questioning whether this practice violated city code.

City Attorney Fonda clarified that while the current process allows for council approval of appointments, any changes to the procedure would require a formal action item on a future agenda. The council was advised to address this concern during the council member roundtable segment of the meeting.

The consent calendar was ultimately approved with a roll call vote, and the meeting proceeded to public comments, with two citizens scheduled to speak. The discussions highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to engage with community members and improve local governance processes.