The city of Coeur d'Alene's initial budget for the upcoming fiscal year contains raises for city employees, as well as a proposed 3 percent increase to property taxes. Department heads, city officials, and the city council met Wednesday morning for a workshop to discuss a proposed budget totaling $95.7 million, which Finance Director Troy Tymesen said has been in development for more than a month. According to Tymesen, Coeur d'Alene is in the business of service, which means people are its biggest asset/Keith Cousin, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.