The Lewiston City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting and public hearing on Oct. 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. to address several legislative and administrative matters, according to a notice published Oct. 19.
The meeting, held at 29 S. Main St. in Lewiston, will include a public hearing regarding FY27 budget adjustments.
The council is scheduled to consider several administrative actions, including a vote on Resolution 26-02 regarding the board appointment process and Resolution 26-03, which defines the resident status for cemetery fees. Additionally, the council may vote on a proposed new member appointment for the Events Council.
Among the legislative items is a potential vote regarding a real estate purchase agreement for property intended for the Lewiston City sewer project. The proposed motion suggests a purchase price of $20,500 per acre, with the final acreage and total cost to be determined by a completed survey, subject to legal review, due diligence, and available funding.
The meeting will feature reports from several councilmembers covering various municipal departments. Jonna Westover will report on the fire department, roads, and youth council, while Jason Trexler will discuss garbage, the library, and water services.
Ned Simper is scheduled to provide updates on animal control, mosquito abatement, and the theatre. John Morrison will report on planning and zoning as well as the sewer, and Fizz Bodily is scheduled to discuss the cemetery, parks and recreation, events council, CERT/emergency preparation, and the events council.
The Mayor's report for the meeting includes updates on the Caselle payment portal, which is now live, and information regarding a utility billing transition with materials to be distributed within the week. The Mayor is also scheduled to discuss intersection safety with a STAR Deputy regarding recommendations.
The next Lewiston City Council meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2026.
