Lewiston City Council Budget Session #2 - 6/8/2026

The Lewiston City Council held a budget session on June 8, 2026, focusing extensively on capital improvement projects and facility maintenance funding. Finance Director Amy Gordon and Facilities Director Dustin Glenn presented detailed reports on the city's various capital funds, including the general fund's facility improvement budget and the assigned building fund, which supports infrastructure projects such as the library expansion and fire station property acquisition. The council reviewed prioritized capital needs including City Hall chiller replacement, fire station upgrades, Fenton Gym roof and floor repairs, cemetery expansion, and community park revitalization. Discussions highlighted the challenge of maintaining aging infrastructure with limited budgets, the use of reserve funds, and the need for potential new revenue sources such as a 1% levy or auditorium tax. Fleet and information systems internal service funds were also discussed, emphasizing planned capital replacements funded through established rates. The council acknowledged the importance of preventative maintenance and the risk of deferred maintenance growing without adequate funding. No formal votes on budget allocations were recorded during this session, but the council was encouraged to consider creative funding solutions moving forward.