Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 8-13-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing extensively on road improvement districts (RIDs) and rural improvement districts (RIIDs) assessments, maintenance, and related contracts. The commission approved the annual resolution levying assessments on 125 RIDs and RIIDs with no changes to the assessment rates for the year, addressing public concerns about road maintenance quality and funding. They discussed the management and budgeting of these districts, emphasizing that funds are restricted to specific maintenance activities as defined in original resolutions. The commission also awarded a gravel supply contract to Valley Sand and Gravel LLC for up to $75,000 and approved a professional services contract with Steiner Thusen PLLC for cemetery expansion design work, not to exceed $68,120. Additionally, they approved a 10-year maintenance agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for shared snow plowing responsibilities on certain roads. The meeting included approval of a new road RIID for the Drop Tine Meadow subdivision and the final plat application for the subdivision, satisfying all conditions of approval. Lastly, the commission rescinded an outdated 1986 resolution on agricultural land division policies to align with updated 2019 state statutes governing agricultural covenants and subdivision review. Motions related to these procurement and budget items passed unanimously, and the commission encouraged public engagement with county staff for ongoing maintenance concerns.