Lewiston public meetings in 2024

City Council 12-26-24

The Lewiston City Council will review a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, claims approvals, and resolutions accepting donations from Celanese, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation, and Mundt Dairy. Public comments will be taken on a draft BWC policy purchase request. The council will discuss resolutions setting license, compensation, and utility fees, authorizing donations for National Night Out, and the City Administrator employment contract. A 2025 budget session will include an updated budget and the 2025 levy certification resolution.

• Resolution #2024-28 – 2025 Levy Certification
• Resolution #2024-26 – Setting license, compensation, and utility fees
• City Administrator Employment Contract
• Purchase request and public comment for Draft BWC Policy
• Resolution #2024-24, #2024-27, #2024-30 – Accepting donations from Celanese, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation, and Mundt Dairy

Council Mtg 12-11-24.

The Lewiston City Council meeting will consider the updated 2025 budget workbook, hold a public hearing on the Truth‑In‑Taxation ordinance, and address several consent agenda items including a resolution to approve refuse hauler licenses. Additional items include a report on a fire department resignation, a city administrator hiring update, and a request for payment of a well‑sealing invoice.

• Resolution #2024-25 granting approval of refuse hauler licenses
• Public hearing on Truth‑In‑Taxation
• 2025 Budget Session – updated budget workbook through 12/04/2024
• Fire Department resignation report
• City Administrator update/hiring and well‑sealing invoice payment request

Council Mtg 11-27-24

The City Council will conduct a session to review the updated 2025 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing on utility bill certification and assessments.

• 2025 Budget Session
• Public Hearing: Resolution #2024-23 - Utility Bill Certification and Assessment
• Resolution 2024-22 Annual Liquor Licenses and Renewals
• Public Works Director hiring recommendation
• Resolutions 2024-20 and 2024-21 accepting donations for Lewiston Ambulance

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider several items at its regular meeting on November 25, 2024. Topics include a possible development use raised by the Public Works Department, assistance for the relocation of a dental office in the building owned by Josh Elsing, and a recommendation to the City Council to sell the Kwik Trip property. The agenda also includes routine approvals, financial reports, and a CEDA coordinator report.

• Public Works Department discussion of a possible development use
• Discussion of assistance for Josh Elsing's building relocation of a dental office
• Recommendation to City Council to sell Kwik Trip property
• Presentation of financial reports
• October CEDA EDA Coordinator report

The Lewiston EDA voted to recommend that the city council consider selling the Harrison Street parking lot parcels for future development, noting the land is zoned commercial with street access. The EDA also discussed a possible Kwik Trip expansion into North Park, with staff to follow up on zoning requirements, and discussed Josh Elsing's building, declining to purchase it but agreeing to market it to potential tenants. The board also decided to speak with member Charlie Matzke about his attendance.

• Recommended to city council to consider selling Harrison Street parking lot parcels (5-0)
• Declined to purchase Josh Elsing's building
• Agreed to market Elsing's building to dental clinics and hair salons
• Discussed possible Kwik Trip expansion into North Park; no action taken
• Decided to speak with Charlie Matzke about his EDA attendance

City Council 11-13-24

The Lewiston City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, claims, and an American Legion gambling permit application. They will receive reports from the ambulance, police, and administration departments, as well as a resignation from the volunteer fire department. Requests and petitions include an update on the Capital Improvement Plan, a vote on selling city property, a grant acceptance resolution, and election canvassing. The meeting will also include a session to review the current 2025 budget.

• American Legion application for gambling permit
• Resignation of Erik Fredberg from Lewiston Volunteer Fire Department
• Discuss/Authorize steps to sell city property
• Resolution accepting grant and authorizing agent
• 2025 Budget Session – review current budget

Council Mtg 10-23-24

The City Council will meet to review an updated budget for 2025. The body will also consider a postage machine lease and a scheduled police vehicle replacement.

• 2025 Budget Session
• Scheduled police vehicle replacement
• Postage machine lease
• Hiring of ambulance volunteer Aheli Patel
• Public Works job description and vacancy posting

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will vote on its 2025 budget, which includes funding for grants and a revolving loan fund. The meeting also includes discussions on a construction demolition grant, Safe Routes to School funding options, a possible sale or improvement of South Park, and plans for a legislative forum later in the year.

• 2025 EDA Budget Approval
• LT Construction Demolition Grant Discussion
• Safe Routes to School funding options
• Discussion of South Park sale or makeover (pickleball courts, field, playground)
• Legislative Forum and Social Discussion

The Lewiston EDA approved two $10,000 demolition grant applications for 190 and 200 Main Street, funded from the EDA Money Market. They also approved the 2025 EDA budget with an increase to the grant fund, and cancelled the 2024 Legislative Forum and Social. The Safe Routes to School discussion was tabled to the October meeting.

• Approved 2025 EDA budget with EDA Grant Fund increased to $10k (3-0)
• Approved two demolition grant applications for 190 and 200 Main Street, $10k each, total $20k (4-0)
• Cancelled 2024 Legislative Forum and Social (3-0)
• Tabled Safe Routes to School discussion to October 2024 meeting

Council Mtg 10-09-24

The Lewiston City Council will consider updated items for the 2025 budget, discuss a repair quote for the city dump truck, and review a bid opening with a recommendation for award. Department reports—including police activity, ambulance service, and fire department updates—will be presented. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• 2025 Budget Session – review of updated budget items
• City Dump Truck Repair Quote – discussion
• Bid Opening/Recommendation for award – procurement review
• Monthly Police Activity Reports – departmental report
• Ambulance Report – September 2024

Council Mtg 8-28-24

The Lewiston City Council will consider the 2025 budget session, reviewing proposed expenditures and revenue plans. They will also hold a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan for the Public Safety Center building project. Additional items include approval of previous meeting minutes, various claims, and consideration of personnel matters such as the interim city administrator hire and officer retention proposals.

• Approve Council Meeting Minutes – August 28, 2024
• Approve claims after payment
• Approve claims before payment
• Resolution 2024-16 accepting donations for Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan – Public Safety Center Building Project

The Lewiston City Council approved new plans for the Public Safety Center, rescinded previously approved Government Center plans, and approved several other items including ambulance agreements with St. Charles and a dog park land survey. All votes were 5-0. The council also discussed the 2025 budget and administrator hiring process.

• Approved new Public Safety Center building plans dated August 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Rescinded Lewiston Government Center plans approved October 2023 (5-0)
• Approved ambulance agreements with St. Charles for 2025, effective Jan 1, 2025, with 4% increase (5-0)
• Approved work order for dog park land survey (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Beck as council liaison for new Administrator hiring process (5-0)
• Approved exploring moving top range of Grade 12 wage from $104,000 to $115,000-$116,000 (5-0)
• Approved Mayor Carlson and Councilmember Beck to communicate with City Attorney (5-0)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (5-0)

Council Mtg 9-25-24

The Lewiston City Council meeting will review a county local‑option sales‑tax referendum question and discuss hiring an interim city administrator. It will also designate Deputy City Clerk Charisse Rinn as the city's responsible authority under the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act and assign her interim clerk duties. Additional items include a quote from Pearson Backhoe Service for hydrant and water‑tower work and a liability coverage waiver for LMC.

• County Local Option Sales Tax Referendum Question – discussion/consideration
• Interim City Administrator for Hire – for consideration
• Designate Deputy City Clerk Charisse Rinn as Responsible Authority under the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act (interim)
• Assign Deputy City Clerk Charisse Rinn interim duties of City Clerk
• Pearson Backhoe Service Inc. quote for live‑taping new hydrant, valve work, exploratory digging, and removal of old well foundation

Council Mtg 9-11-24

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes, claim approvals, and a resolution accepting donations for the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company. It will review personnel items such as the interim city administrator hire, the 2025 city administrator wage, an officer retention proposal, and recommendations to end probation for two employees. A public hearing will be held on the Capital Improvement Plan for the Public Safety Center building project. The council will also begin the 2025 budget session.

• Consent agenda: approve August 28, 2024 minutes, claim payments, and fire‑company donation resolution
• Interim City Administrator hire – for consideration
• Officer Retention Proposal – review
• Public Safety Center Building Project – Capital Improvement Plan public hearing
• 2025 Budget Session – kickoff

Council Mtg 8-23-24

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the recruitment and hiring process for a City Administrator. This discussion will be held with the South Central Service Coop.

• Discussion with South Central Service Coop regarding City Administrator recruitment and hiring

The Lewiston City Council met with Mike Humpal of the South Central Service Cooperative to discuss the recruitment and hiring process for a new City Administrator. The discussion covered the position profile, advertising platforms, timeline, and top salary, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned with a motion carried 5-0.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, claims for payment, and the hiring of election judges. The agenda also includes a review of the Lewiston Police Department's monthly activity reports.

• Approve Council Meeting Minutes - June 26, 2024
• Approve Claims - Approve Before Payment
• Hire Election Judges
• Review Lewiston Police Department Monthly Activity Reports
• Review Ambulance Monthly Report - June 2024

The Lewiston City Council met on July 10, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda (including minutes, claims, and election judge hires) unanimously. The council reviewed the police and ambulance reports, and discussed the City Administrator's annual performance review, noting an average score of 4.5 or above. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, claims, and election judge hires (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution to amend the 2024 operating budget. Other resolutions on the agenda address approval of a gambling premises, acceptance of a donation for the Headway Marketing Chevy Youth Baseball program, and a transient merchant application. Department reports and public comments will also be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Resolution 2024-12 – Amending Operating Budget
• Resolution 2024-13 – Approval of Gambling Premises
• Resolution 2024-11 – Accepting Donation for Headway Marketing Chevy Youth Baseball
• Application for Transient Merchant
• 80 Main St – Hazardous Property Remediation

The Lewiston City Council met on June 12, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included approval of the 2023 audit, a transient merchant application, and resolutions accepting a donation, amending the operating budget, and approving gambling premises. The council also approved the resignation of an ambulance staff member. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including 2023 audit, transient merchant application, and resolutions 2024-11, 2024-12, 2024-13 (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Kristin Engstrand effective May 30 (5-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider routine items such as approving the June 12 meeting minutes, processing claims, and reviewing financial reports. Departmental updates include a tower evaluation and reports from the Economic Development Authority and the Government & Public Safety Center Building Committee. The meeting will also include a closed‑session review of the City Administrator’s annual performance.

• Approve Council Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2024
• Approve Claims – After Payment
• Approve Claims – Before Payment
• Review Tower Evaluation Report
• Closed‑session City Administrator annual performance review

The Lewiston City Council met and adopted the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and financial reports. Erik Fredberg presented a tower evaluation report suggesting the main water line from the tower to the road be redone, with an estimated cost of $500,000-$550,000. The council also discussed funding options for the Government & Public Safety Center project, including a Capital Improvement Plan, referendum, or a Contract for Deed. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, claims, and financial reports (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will approve claims for payment and review agreements for 80 Main St. The meeting includes reports from the Economic Development Authority and the Lewiston Government & Public Safety Center.

• Claims – Approve After Payment
• Claims - Approve Before Payment
• Financial Reports (3) - Information Only
• 80 Main St. Agreement
• Building Committee Name Change and Committee Members

The Lewiston City Council approved a modification agreement for the property at 80 Main Street East, extending the deadline for hazardous condition removal to May 1, 2025, contingent on the buyer receiving title by September 1, 2024. The council also renamed the Lewiston Government and Public Safety Center to the Lewiston Public Safety Center and approved the committee roster. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved modification agreement for 80 Main St. East (4-0)
• Renamed committee to Lewiston Public Safety Center and approved roster (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, claims, and financial reports (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider approvals for a facade application and an amenity survey. The body will also discuss the Safe Routes to School Pathway.

• Heartland Country Club facade application
• Amenity Survey approval
• Safe Routes to School Pathway discussion
• Legislative Forum invitation and schedule

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority approved a $1,000 amenity survey and related outreach efforts, including a banner with QR code at the Crossings Center. The board also approved the legislative forum invitation, Heartland Country Club facade application, and prior meeting minutes. Discussion items included a Safe Routes to School pathway, with plans to explore land acquisition and path improvements.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved EDA Legislative Forum invitation and schedule (4-0)
• Approved Heartland Country Club facade application (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 amenity survey (4-0)
• Approved survey outreach: link in utility billing, QR code, banner at Crossings Center (4-0)
• Approved Safe Routes to School pathway discussion items (4-0)
• Adjourned at 5:53 PM (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider a chicken permit for 585 E. Main St. and Resolution 2024-10 regarding the fee schedule. The meeting also includes an audit presentation by Smith Schafer and reports on hazardous property at 80 Main Street.

• Chicken Permit approval for 585 E. Main St.
• Resolution 2024-10 Fee Schedule
• Smith Schafer Audit Presentation
• 80 Main Street Hazardous Property report
• Water Tower Color Scheme and Lettering request

The Lewiston City Council approved a $52,825 replacement of wear parts at the 106 Lift Station through Electric Pump and Quality Flow Systems, voting 4-0. The council also adopted its consent agenda 4-0, which included the May 8 meeting minutes, a chicken permit at 585 E. Main St., Resolution 2024-10 Fee Schedule, financial reports, and claims. Council member Beth Carlson was absent. The council heard an audit presentation and discussed, without deciding, options for the hazardous property at 80 Main Street and a water tower color scheme.

• Approved 106 Lift Station wear parts replacement for $52,825 through Electric Pump and Quality Flow Systems (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as presented (4-0), including May 8 minutes, chicken permit at 585 E. Main St., Resolution 2024-10 Fee Schedule, financial reports, and claims
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will review monthly reports from the police and ambulance departments. The agenda also includes staff resignations and a permit application for Schell's on Main.

• Consumption & Display Permit Application - Schell's on Main
• Reallocation of 2017 Police Squad to Public Works
• EDA Demolition Grant Guidelines and Application review
• Police and ambulance service resignations (St. Charles and Lewiston divisions)

The City Council accepted the resignations of the police chief and two ambulance staff members. Additionally, the council approved a consumption and display permit for Schell's on Main and authorized the transfer of a 2017 police squad car to the Public Works department.

• Accepted resignation of Police Chief Scott Yeiter (5-0)
• Approved Consumption & Display Permit for Schell's on Main (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 2017 police squad to Public Works (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of ambulance staff member Madison Arndt (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of ambulance staff member Lindsy Randall (5-0)
• Approved summer police internship (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider approving a new Demolition Grant Fund Program and an application from Heartland Country Club for facade improvements. The board will also discuss a community survey on amenity goals and a possible trail project (Prairie Trails).

• Approve Demolition Grant Fund Program and guidelines
• Approve Heartland Country Club facade improvement application
• Discuss survey to gauge community member amenity goals
• Discuss possible Prairie Trails project

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority approved the Heartland Country Club facade improvement application for $2,500 if legally possible, otherwise $1,000, with Charlie Matzke abstaining. The EDA also approved the Demolition Grant Fund program guidelines and application, and approved sending a community amenities survey through the water billing process. The minutes also record discussion of a possible Prairie Trails connection project, with the EDA in favor of any trail project, but no decision was recorded on it.

• Approved Demolition Grant Fund guidelines and application (4-0)
• Approved Heartland Country Club facade improvement application for $2,500 if legally possible, otherwise $1,000 (3-0, Matzke abstained)
• Approved sending a community amenities survey through the water billing process (4-0)
• Adjourned at 5:53 PM (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider hiring three ambulance volunteers and one part-time EMT for the St. Charles Division, along with a summer rec coordinator. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a consumer confidence report.

• Hire Daniel Kramer as ambulance volunteer for St. Charles Division
• Hire Sean Conklin as ambulance volunteer for St. Charles Division
• Hire Abbi Stafslien-Dumale as ambulance volunteer for St. Charles Division
• Hire Rachel Russell as part-time EMT for St. Charles Division
• Hire summer rec coordinator

The Lewiston City Council approved submitting a letter to the Winona County Attorney stating the Council's thoughts, concerns, and position regarding the police-involved incident of April 8, 2024. The council also approved hiring four ambulance volunteers and one part-time EMT for the St. Charles division, and approved Austin Kreidermacher as Summer Rec Coordinator. All votes recorded were 4-0, with council member Beth Carlson absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:21 pm.

• Approved letter to Winona County Attorney on the April 8, 2024 police incident (4-0)
• Approved hiring Daniel Kramer as St. Charles ambulance volunteer, effective April 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Sean Conklin as St. Charles ambulance volunteer, effective April 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Abbi Stafslien-Dumale as St. Charles ambulance volunteer, effective April 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Rachel Russell as part-time EMT, start 05/04/2024 at $20.90/hour (4-0)
• Approved hiring Austin Kreidermacher as Summer Rec Coordinator, May 18 - September 13, 2024 at $2,575 (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including April 10, 2024 minutes, claims, financial reports, American Legion Post 90 raffle app, and consumption and display permit (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on routine items including consent agenda approval, department reports, and committee updates. Key items include a DNR 50/50 grant purchase, purchase of coats for the fire department, and Planning & Zoning standard specifications and details.

• DNR 50/50 grant purchase
• Purchase of coats for fire department
• Planning & Zoning standard specifications and details
• Police monthly activity report
• Ambulance monthly report for March 2024

The City Council approved funding for fire department hoses, nozzles, and jackets. The council also received reports on police activity and public works projects, including a denied grant for a street project.

• Approved $10,838.65 purchase of hoses and nozzles via DNR 50/50 Grant (4-0)
• Approved $3,686 purchase of firefighter coats from MES (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including March 27 minutes and claims (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from the February 2024 meeting, review and approve demolition grant fund guidelines and applications, and discuss commissioner terms.

• Approve the EDA Demolition Grant Fund Guidelines and Application
• Review and discuss Lewiston EDA Commissioner Terms

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority approved previous meeting minutes and agreed to current commissioner terms. The proposed Demolition Grant Fund guidelines were not approved; instead, the coordinator was asked to make minor changes and resubmit them for the next meeting. The board also discussed annexation roles and noted that the board is currently full regarding new appointments.

• Approved February 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Demolition Grant Fund guidelines tabled for revision
• Agreed to EDA Commissioner Terms as of 1.1.24
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider a purchase agreement for Fire Department Apparatus 281, a 2012 Peterbilt/Pierce, and a new liquor license for Lewiston Hardware LLC (dba Arches Liquor). The agenda also includes a job reassignment of the Administrative Assistant to Deputy City Clerk and informational reports on the 2024 legislative session and a Winona County housing study.

• Purchase agreement for Fire Department Apparatus 281 (2012 Peterbilt/Pierce)
• New liquor license application for Lewiston Hardware LLC (dba Arches Liquor) via Resolution 2024-09
• Job reassignment: Administrative Assistant to Deputy City Clerk
• Minnesota Association of Small Cities 2024 legislative session priorities (information only)
• Winona County housing study (information only)

The Lewiston City Council approved a purchase agreement for $140,000 for the sale of Fire Department truck 281 (2012 Peterbilt/Pierce), and approved Resolution 2024-09 granting a liquor license to Lewiston Hardware LLC, doing business as Arches Liquor. The council also approved reassigning Charayah Nelson from Administrative Assistant to Deputy City Clerk effective March 16, 2024. All votes were 5-0. The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and received information-only reports on a Winona County housing study and Minnesota Association of Small Cities legislative priorities.

• Approved purchase agreement for $140,000 for the sale of Fire Department truck 281 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09, liquor license for Lewiston Hardware LLC (DBA Arches Liquor) (5-0)
• Approved job change for Charayah Nelson from Administrative Assistant to Deputy City Clerk, effective March 16, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda, including March 13, 2024 minutes, claims before and after payment, and three financial reports for information only (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider approving claims, posting a vacancy for a Summer Recreation Coordinator, and accepting minutes from the February 28 meeting. Reports will be presented from the Police and Ambulance departments for February 2024, along with updates from the Fire, Public Works, and Personnel & Budget committees. The council will also discuss a resignation from the St. Charles Ambulance Division.

• Claims – Approve Before Payment and Approve After Payment
• Summer Rec Coordinator – Vacancy Post
• Police Monthly Activity Report – February 2024
• Ambulance Monthly Report – February 2024
• Ambulance Resignation (St. Charles Division)

The Lewiston City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, both 5-0, and accepted the resignation of Sheila Burt from the St. Charles Ambulance, also 5-0. Department and committee reports covered police staffing, ambulance activity, fire truck sale, road and water projects, and a nuisance property at 80 Main Street. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda as presented (5-0), including claims, a summer rec coordinator vacancy post, and February 28, 2024 minutes
• Approved the resignation of Sheila Burt from the St. Charles Ambulance (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will meet to discuss consent agenda items including claims and minutes, hear citizen concerns, receive committee reports, and consider a PeopleService contract renewal and an engineering proposal for water tower rehabilitation.

• PeopleService Contract Renewal
• Water Tower Rehab Engineering Proposal

The City Council approved an engineering proposal for water tower rehabilitation and renewed a service contract. The council also adopted the consent agenda, including claims and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved water tower rehab engineering proposal (5-0)
• Approved PeopleService contract renewal for two years (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including claims and Feb 14 minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider approving a Demolition Grant Fund Program and discuss donation options for the 2024 Heartland Days event. The board will also review minutes from the January meeting and receive a CEDA coordinator's report.

• Demolition Grant Fund Program approval
• 2024 Heartland Days donation options
• Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
• CEDA coordinator's report

The Economic Development Authority approved the January meeting minutes and February financial reports. The board pledged a Diamond Sponsorship for the 2024 Lewiston Heartland Days. The Demolition Grant Fund Program was not approved pending edits to program guidelines.

• Approved January 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 2024 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 Diamond Sponsorship for 2024 Lewiston Heartland Days (6-0)
• Tabled Demolition Grant Fund Program approval for guideline edits

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider several action items including a water tower rehabilitation engineering proposal, hiring a full-time EMT, and closing a pool fund savings account. The agenda also includes consent items such as hiring election judges, approving fire and ambulance service contracts, and accepting a donation from Wiebke Fur Company.

• Water Tower Rehab Engineering Proposal
• Hire Full-Time EMT Position - Jacob Smith
• Money Market Savings Account - Minnwest Bank Close Pool Fund Savings Account
• Listing and Sale of Surplus Property - Fire Department Unit 281
• Approve posting for Part-Time EMT (St. Charles Division)

The Lewiston City Council approved several administrative and operational items, including hiring a full-time EMT, closing and opening specific bank accounts, and listing a surplus fire truck for sale. The council also reviewed a $1 million+ proposal for water tower rehabilitation, with a final decision expected at the next meeting. A new police chief was noted to begin employment in late February.

• Approved opening new ICS and CDARS accounts and closing money market account (3-0)
• Approved closing pool fund savings account and consolidating funds (3-0)
• Approved listing and sale of surplus Fire Department Unit 281 for $140,000 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Jacob Smith as Full-Time EMT effective 02/15/24 (3-0)
• Approved posting for Part-Time EMT position in St. Charles division (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including fire/ambulance contracts and election judges (3-0)
• Water tower rehab proposal reviewed; decision expected next meeting

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will consider several resolutions, including a new fee schedule (Resolution 2024-05), a sick time policy incorporating earned safe and sick time, and two donations from the Lewiston Fire Company and Compassionate Friends of Rochester. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and claims, along with reports from the police and ambulance departments.

• Resolution 2024-05: Fee Schedule
• Sick Time Policy with Inclusion of Earned Safe and Sick Time
• Resolution 2024-06: Accepting Donation from Lewiston Fire Company
• Resolution 2024-07: Accepting Donation from Compassionate Friends of Rochester
• Resolution 2024-04: Accepting Donation from Lewiston Fire Company (listed twice)

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a new sick time policy and several resolutions. The council also formally accepted the resignation of a Lewiston Ambulance volunteer.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (4-0), including Sick Time Policy and Fee Schedule
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 accepting donation from Lewiston Fire Company (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-06 accepting donation from Compassionate Friends of Rochester (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 approving an EDA revolving loan (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Michelle Marxhausen from Lewiston Ambulance effective Jan 31, 2024 (4-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including resolutions designating the polling place, official depository, and official newspaper, as well as approving claims and minutes. They will also discuss ambulance service contracts with St. Charles, committee assignments for 2024, and closing an EDA savings account at Minnwest.

• Resolution 2024-03 designating polling place
• Resolution 2024-01 designating official depository for city funds
• Resolution 2024-02 designating official newspaper
• Ambulance service contracts with St. Charles
• Close EDA savings account at Minnwest

The Lewiston City Council approved ambulance service contracts with St. Charles and authorized the closure of an Economic Development Authority savings account at Minnwest Bank. The council also adopted three resolutions designating a city funds depository, an official newspaper, and a polling place. Additionally, the council approved the 2024 list of standing commissions and committees.

• Approved ambulance service contracts with St. Charles (5-0)
• Approved closing EDA savings account at Minnwest Bank (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 designating official depository for city funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-02 designating official newspaper (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03 designating polling place (5-0)
• Approved 2024 standing commissions, committees, and liaisons list (5-0)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Lewiston City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, claims, and grant acceptances. The council will also consider several ordinances, including one amending snow removal procedures and another adopting a fee schedule, plus a proposed 2024 budget and personnel items.

• Resolution 2023-48 accepting $7,200 grant from MDH
• Resolution 2023-49 accepting $10,000 grant from MDH
• Ordinance 2023-03 amending snow removal procedure and allowing assessment for removal costs
• Ordinance 2023-04 adopting fee schedule by resolution
• 2024 Budget recission and amended version for consideration

The Lewiston City Council rescinded a previously adopted 8.42% levy increase of $1,319,923 and approved a 9.05% increase totaling $1,327,653. The council also approved a $48,011.26 audio/video system from Sim Sound, a conditional police chief offer at $80,571.04 annually, a base pay structure, and a retroactive step increase for Administrator Falcon. Three ordinances were adopted: snow removal assessment, fee schedule by resolution, and removal of public dance permit requirements. All votes were 5-0.

• Rescinded prior 8.42% levy increase of $1,319,923 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 levy with 9.05% increase, $1,327,653 (5-0)
• Approved Sim Sound audio/video proposal for $48,011.26 (5-0)
• Approved conditional police chief offer at grade 10, step 6, $80,571.04 annually (5-0)
• Approved base pay structure proposal (5-0)
• Approved Administrator Falcon step increase, retroactive to July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 amending snow removal procedure and assessment for removal costs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending city code to adopt fee schedule by resolution (5-0)