Lewiston public meetings in 2025

City Council 12-10-25

The Lewiston City Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget and certify the tax levy. The meeting also includes adoption of the final 2026 fee schedule and several pay request resolutions for wastewater treatment and the public safety center. Additional items are donations, ambulance staffing changes, and presentations on street and utility improvements.

• Resolution #2025-54 approving the 2026 budget and tax levy certification
• Resolution #2025-55 adopting the final 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution #2025-50 pay request No.5 for 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – Bolton-Menk Project No. 0M2.129024
• Resolution #2025-51 pay request No.3 for 2025 Public Safety Center – Lewiston Project No. 9749926
• Resolution #2025-57 authorizing a donation of $5,700 to SEMCAC Rolling Hills Transit

Special Council Meeting - Truth-in-Taxation 11-25-25

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Truth-in-Taxation

City Council 11-25-25

The Lewiston City Council meeting will consider several consent agenda items, including resolutions on unpaid utility bills, a fund transfer between enterprise funds, and license approvals. Council members will also discuss the 2026 fee schedule, utility billing changes, and the overall city budget and tax levy for 2026. Public comments and department reports will be heard before any votes are taken.

• Resolution #2025-49 – authorize funds transfer from Water Enterprise Fund to Sewer Enterprise Fund for FY 2025
• Resolution #2025-48 – certify unpaid utility bills and city services invoices for tax collection in 2026
• Resolution #2025-46 – annual liquor license renewal
• Resolution #2025-45 – approve refuse hauler licenses
• Discussion – 2026 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule

Council Mtg 11-12-25

The Lewiston City Council will approve claims, utility payments, and resolutions for the Public Safety Center and Wastewater Treatment Facility. The body will also discuss the 2026 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule, and hear a public hearing on delinquent utility accounts.

• Approve Resolution #2025-41 for Pay Request No.2 for the 2025 Public Safety Center
• Approve Resolution #2025-44 for Pay Request No.4 for the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
• Public Hearing on 2025 Delinquent Utility Accounts
• Step Increase for Personnel - Deputy Clerk Charisse Rinn
• Step Increase for Personnel - Public Works Director Dan Horvat

Council Mtg 10-22-25

The City Council will discuss the project schedule, estimated costs, and financing for 2026 street projects. The body will also hold a budget discussion and consider resolutions regarding fire relief funds and donations.

• 2026 Street Projects discussion on schedule, costs, and financing
• Resolution 2025-39 certifying funds for Lewiston Fire Relief Association in 2026
• Resolution 2025-38 accepting donations from Winona Fire Department
• Resolution 2025-40 accepting donation from Edward Jones
• Discussion on remote participation for Council, EDA, and Boards

City Council 10-8-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a franchise agreement with Charter Communications. It will also vote on resolutions for payments related to the 2025 wastewater treatment facility improvements and the 2025 Public Safety Center. Additional items include a purchase of a Zoll cardiac monitor and discussion of the city budget.

• Approve Franchise Agreement between City of Lewiston and Charter Communications
• Approve Resolution #2025-36 for Pay Request No.3 for the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – Bolton-Menk Project No. 0M2.129024
• Approve Resolution #2025-37 for Pay Request No.1 for the 2025 Public Safety Center – Lewiston Project No. 9749926
• Approve purchase of Zoll Cardiac Monitor and Mount
• Budget Discussion

Council Mtg 9-24-25.

The Lewiston City Council will consider approving the 2026 preliminary tax levy, a cable franchise agreement renewal, and propane contract for the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Corrections.

• Approve 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy
• Approve Cable Franchise Agreement Renewal
• Propane contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Presentation on Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Corrections
• Accepting Donations from Winona County Fair Board

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider its consent agenda, which includes approving the July 2025 meeting minutes and reviewing financial statements. It will also receive a report from the EDA Director and address any walk‑on items submitted by members. The meeting will set the date for the next session.

• Approve July 2025 Minutes
• Review and approve Financials
• EDA Director Report
• Walk‑On Items

City Council 9-10-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider approving payments for the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements, hiring new ambulance personnel, and discussing the 2026 preliminary tax levy.

• Approve Resolution #2025-33 for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
• Approve hire of Ambulance Volunteer and EMT Class Expense
• Approve hire of Ambulance member
• 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy Discussion
• Approve Solicitor's Permits (#1 and #2)

City Council 8-27-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider a resolution to issue and sell a $2,341,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bond and levy a tax to fund it. The meeting also includes approvals for fire and ambulance equipment moves, purchases of public works vehicles and equipment, and a first reading of an ordinance to create a Lewiston Housing Trust Fund. Additional items are routine consent agenda approvals and departmental reports.

• Approve 2025-32 Resolution for $2,341,000 bond issuance and related tax levy
• Approve expenses to move Fire Dept. & Ambulance during new Public Safety Center construction
• Approve purchase of a plow‑truck and two PW trucks for trade‑in with Lewiston Auto
• Approve storage agreement with CJM for Fire & Ambulance equipment
• First reading of ordinance establishing Lewiston Housing Trust Fund

City Council 8-13-25 Audio

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for a new public safety building and approve pay requests for water and wastewater facility improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments, personnel changes, and open meeting law updates.

• Award bid for Public Safety Building construction
• Approve pay request for 150,000 Gallon Elevated Reservoir
• Approve pay request for 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
• Budget discussion on salaries, wages, and COLA increases for 2026-2028
• Approve hiring of ambulance members and EMT training expenses

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will approve the June 2025 meeting minutes and review its financial statements. The agenda also includes a report from the EDA Director and a slot for walk‑on items. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for August 21, 2025.

• Approve June 2025 Minutes
• Review Financials
• EDA Director Report
• Walk‑On Items

City Council 7-23-25 Audio

The council will consider Resolution 2025-27 to finalize the sale of the property listed on Exhibit A to MinnWest Bank. They will also discuss several personnel pay step requests, street maintenance options, and a $10,000 grant from the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment. Additional items include a housing trust fund ordinance and the establishment of a community foundation partnership.

• Approve Resolution 2025-27 for final sale of real estate to MinnWest Bank
• Request for annual pay step increase for Officer Coop
• Step increase request for Ambulance Director Matt Essig
• Authorize street maintenance repairs – crack sealing and road repairs
• Approve Lewiston Housing Trust Fund ordinance

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and the latest financial statements. The regular agenda will feature a report from the EDA Director and a discussion of any walk‑on items submitted by members. No specific contracts or projects are listed.

• Approve EDA minutes for May 29, 2025
• Approve financial statements
• EDA Director report
• Walk‑on items

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously (3‑0). The board approved a Cloud Permit SaaS subscription costing $10,000, also by a 3‑0 vote. Council approved the sale of a city lot to Minn West for $275,000, with closing expected within 30‑60 days. Two community‑engagement initiatives with the City Administrator and Winona State University were also approved.

• Approved agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Cloud Permit SaaS subscription for $10,000 (3‑0)
• Approved sale of city lot to Minn West for $275,000
• Approved two community‑engagement initiatives with City Administrator and Winona State University

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on May 29, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the April 2025 minutes, a review of financials, a report from the EDA director, and any walk‑on items. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

• Approve April 2025 Minutes
• Review Financials
• EDA Director Report
• Walk‑On Items

The Authority approved its meeting agenda unanimously (6‑0). A correction to the vote tally on the EDA President’s resignation was adopted with a 5‑1 vote. The consent agenda items – approval of the April 2025 minutes and the financial report – both passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion (6‑0).

• Approve meeting agenda (6-0)
• Correct vote tally on EDA President resignation (5-1)
• Approve April 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approve financials (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

City Council 7-9-25

The Lewiston City Council meeting includes a consent agenda, department reports, and several resolutions. Council members will consider a resolution to advertise bids for a new EMS building, a resolution to fund the reconditioning of the 150,000‑gallon elevated reservoir (Tower 1) under KLM Project No. 3101‑24, and authorization for the city administrator to sign a purchase agreement and easement for a land sale to MinnWest. The meeting also includes public comments, committee reports, and ordinance readings.

• Approve Resolution 2025-26 to advertise bids for the EMS Building
• Approve Resolution #2025-25 for Pay Request No. 2 to recondition the 150,000‑gallon elevated reservoir (Tower 1) – KLM Project No. 3101‑24
• Authorize City Administrator to sign purchase agreement and easement for land sale to MinnWest
• Application for Transient Merchant, Peddlers & Solicitors (consent agenda item)
• Public Works Committee report (July 8, 2025)

City Council 6-24-25 Audio

The Lewiston City Council will meet to discuss a temporary utility revenue note and a consultation contract for ambulance services. The body will also review requests regarding public works equipment and wastewater infrastructure.

• Resolution 2025-24 Approving Lewiston Go Temporary Utility Revenue Note Series 2025C
• Contract for Brian Edwards regarding St. Charles/Lewiston Ambulance Service Consultation
• Request to auction Public Works New Holland TC-40 utility tractor and attachments
• Request to demolish old wastewater treatment building and perform water system digging
• Approval of Firefighter Training Program through Riverland Community College

Council Mtg 6-11-25 Audio

The Lewiston City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as the Mobile Food Unit ordinance and routine claims. A major agenda item is Resolution #2025-20, which would accept the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority's offer to purchase a $5,214,700 taxable general obligation sewer revenue note. Additional resolutions address a pay request for reconditioning a 150,000‑gallon elevated reservoir, personnel step increases, and hiring a new ambulance volunteer. The meeting also includes public comments, department reports, and committee updates.

• Approve Ordinance 2025-02 for Mobile Food Unit (consent agenda)
• Resolution #2025-20: Accept purchase of $5,214,700 sewer revenue note from Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
• Resolution #2025-21: Approve pay request for reconditioning 150,000‑gallon elevated reservoir (KLM Project No. 3101‑24)
• Step increase for Public Works Maintenance personnel Al Bartz
• Approve hiring of new ambulance volunteer (SC Division)

Council Mtg 5-29-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider several items, including approving a letter of intent to purchase a city-owned lot for a new MinnWest Bank building, approving an updated quote for a thermal imaging camera for the fire department, and accepting donations through two resolutions. The council will also handle routine consent agenda items, public comments, department reports, and a first reading of a mobile food unit ordinance. Additional agenda items include committee reports and council concerns.

• Approve the Letter of Intent to purchase a city-owned lot for the construction of a new MinnWest Bank building
• Approve the updated quote with shipping for the purchase of thermal imaging camera for Lewiston Fire Department
• Resolution #2025-18 Accepting Donation from Headway Marketing LLC/Lewiston Auto/Chevy Youth Sports
• Resolution #2025-19 Accepting Donations from D. Haase to Lewiston Ambulance
• Mobile Food Unit Proposed Ordinance

City Council 5-14-25

The Lewiston City Council meeting will review and vote on several operational items, including authorizing the EMS building proposal and its bidding process. They will also consider step increases for personnel, a change order for the 2025 water tower, and purchases of a plow truck and a thermal imaging camera. Additional agenda items include public comments, department reports, a 2024 audit presentation, and a closed‑session review of the City Administrator.

• Approve and authorize to proceed with the EMS Building Proposal & the bidding
• Approve step increase for Public Works personnel – Justin Haake
• Approve the 2025 Water Tower Change Order
• Approve purchase of plow truck – new versus used
• Approve purchase of thermal imaging camera for Lewiston Fire Department

Council Mtg 4-23-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider a resolution to issue and sell $710,000 GO Water revenue bonds (Series 2025A). It will also vote on a funds transfer from the Water Enterprise Fund to the Sewer Enterprise Fund for 2024 and an application to conduct off‑site gambling. Additional agenda items include a mobile food unit ordinance, 2025 fee schedule changes, and several waivers and agreements.

• Resolution #2025-15 authorizing issuance and sale of $710,000 GO Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolution 2025-16 authorizing funds transfer from Water Enterprise Fund to Sewer Enterprise Fund for 2024
• Resolution #2025-14 approving application to conduct off‑site gambling
• 2025 Fee Schedule Changes
• Mobile Food Unit Proposed Ordinance (first reading)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the resignation of President Nienow and approve minutes and financials from March 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

• Approval of March 2025 EDA minutes
• Approval of financials
• Discussion of President Nienow's resignation
• Next meeting set for May 15, 2025

The Economic Development Authority formally accepted President Jon Nienow’s resignation and sent a recommendation to the city council. The board approved the EDA Director’s report with a 5‑1 vote. Two walk‑on items and the final meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No new project decisions were made.

• Accepted President Nienow’s resignation (unanimous 6‑0 vote)
• Approved EDA Director Report (5‑1, Sue Kieffer voted against)
• Approved walk‑on item #1 (6‑0)
• Approved walk‑on item #2 (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will consider the Rislow Facade Application for approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as the oath of office for Eric Shurson, approval of February 2025 minutes, and presentations of financial and project updates.

• Oath of Office – Eric Shurson
• Approve February 2025 minutes
• Business and Financial Reports – Financials
• Project Updates
• Approve Rislow Facade Application

The Economic Development Authority approved assigning the EDA Director position to the City Administrator. The board also approved the $1,000 façade grant and the Rislow façade application. The agenda was approved and the oath of office for Eric Shurson was postponed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Assigned EDA Director role to City Administrator – motion passed
• Approved $1,000 façade grant – motion passed
• Approved Rislow façade application – motion passed
• Approved meeting agenda – motion passed
• Postponed oath of office for Eric Shurson – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. – motion passed

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will meet on January 16, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 2025 special meeting, review of January 2025 financial reports, and the annual election of EDA officers. The board will also discuss a company considering relocation to the Harrison Street parking lot (The Crossings Development) and receive updates from Caledonia Haulers and KiwkTrip, as well as talk about 2025 projects.

• Approval of January 2025 Special Meeting minutes
• Review of January 2025 financial reports
• Annual election of EDA officers
• Discussion of a new company potentially relocating to the Harrison Street parking lot (The Crossings Development)
• Updates from Caledonia Haulers and KiwkTrip

The board unanimously approved adding the November 2024 minutes to the agenda, approved the November 2024 minutes, approved the January 2025 special meeting minutes, and confirmed Jon Nienow as chair and Beth Carlson as vice‑chair. It also decided to stop any further discussion of the Kwik Trip expansion project. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended November 2024 EDA regular meeting minutes added to agenda (approved 5-0)
• Approved November 2024 regular EDA meeting minutes (approved 5-0)
• Approved January 2025 special meeting minutes (approved 5-0)
• Confirmed Jon Nienow as chair and Beth Carlson as vice‑chair (approved 5-0)
• Halted further discussions on the Kwik Trip expansion project (decision)

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority approved a $10,000 demolition grant for Christian Crossings Center, Inc., contingent on Joel providing final receipts for the barn demolition. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $10,000 demolition grant for Christian Crossings Center, contingent on receipts (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council 4-9-25

The Lewiston City Council will vote on Resolution 2025-12 approving a work order for wastewater treatment facility improvements. The council will also review a waiver request for a base fee from Elsing Properties and discuss a license for a mobile food unit. Additional items include setting dates for community‑engagement events (April‑September 2025) and rescheduling the second council meeting to June 2025. Routine consent agenda items, department reports, committee reports, and ordinance readings are also on the agenda.

• Approve Resolution 2025-12 for wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Consider waiver of base fee request from Elsing Properties
• Discuss licensing for a mobile food unit
• Set dates for community engagement events (April–Sept 2025)
• Approve rescheduling of the second council meeting to June 2025

Council Mtg 3-26-25

The City Council will discuss General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. The body will also consider a base fee waiver request from Elsing Properties and a second reading of Ordinance 2025-01.

• General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Project & Temporary General Obligation Note 2022A
• Elsing Properties request for waiver of base fee
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-01
• Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company gambling permit application

City Council 3-12-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider a contract award for the WWTF Improvement Project and a proposal for the 2025 Community Engagement Initiative. The body will also review the 2024 Police Department Annual Report and a new ordinance.

• Resolution #2025-10: WWTF Improvement Project bid opening and contract award
• 2025 Community Engagement Initiative Proposal
• Resolution #2025-11: Accepting donations from Hoff Celebration of Life Center
• Ordinance 2025-01 first reading
• Resignation of fire personnel Mr. Nick Meeker

Council Mtg 2-27-25

The City Council will consider the hiring of five ambulance volunteers and a resolution for DDA negotiation and PFA enhancement. The meeting includes reports from the Minnesota Design Team and Winona State University.

• Resolution 2025-09 for DDA Negotiation and PFA Enhancement
• Hiring of five ambulance volunteers: A. Hansen, I. Nelson, T. Peshon, J. Field, and M. Hernandez
• Appointment of Eric Shurson to the EDA
• Resolution 2025-08 accepting a donation from Headway Marketing LLC/Lewiston Auto/Chevy Youth Sports
• Financial Audit Services agreement with Smith Schafer

Economic Development Authority

The Lewiston Economic Development Authority will meet to approve January financial reports, elect officers, and discuss updates on local companies and 2025 projects.

• Approval of January 2025 financial reports
• Annual election of EDA officers
• Update on Caledonia Haulers
• Update on KiwkTrip
• Discussion on 2025 projects

Council Mtg 2-12-25

The Lewiston City Council will vote on routine items including approval of the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes and two categories of claims—before and after payment. The council will hear department reports, such as the monthly police report, and consider a probationary period removal for an employee named Bortz. A request to close City Hall during the 2025 MCFOA Annual Conference will also be discussed.

• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes – January 22, 2025
• Approve Claims – Before Payment
• Approve Claims – After Payment
• Consider Probationary Period Removal for Bortz
• Consider request to close City Hall during 2025 MCFOA Annual Conference

Council Mtg 1-22-25

The Lewiston City Council will approve claims, minutes, and a vehicle use policy. The body will also consider resolutions regarding fire department donations and cannabis registration delegation.

• Approve claims before and after payment
• Approve vehicle use policy
• Resolution accepting donations from Lewiston Volunteer Fire Company
• Resolution delegating cannabis retail registration to Winona County
• Resolution amending depository for city funds

Council Mtg 1-08-25

The Lewiston City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes claims approval, meeting minutes, and three resolutions designating the official depository, newspaper, and polling place. Public comments and departmental reports will be heard, and committee assignments for 2025 will be presented. The council will also vote on the approval of station furniture for the SC Division.

• Approve claims before payment (Consent Agenda)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-01 designating official depository
• Adopt Resolution #2025-02 designating official newspaper
• Adopt Resolution #2025-03 designating official polling place
• Approve station furniture for the SC Division