Lewiston City Council Meeting - 9/14/2026

The Lewiston City Council held a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement actions included the award of a $247,850 contract to Welch Coleman and Associates, Inc. for a transportation plan update, and a $563,400 contract to Clearwater Construction and Management LLC for transfer station floor replacement. The council also approved a $608,000 progressive design-build agreement with Arndson Building Construction, Inc. for the Wastewater Administration Building project, with a discussion on postponing the decision to allow for further review of related infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council approved license agreement assignments for waterline and sanitary sewer crossings between the Great Northwest Railroad LLC, the Port of Lewiston, and the City of Lewiston. The council extended an emergency medical services contract with Southern County Rural EMS District number two through December 31, 2026, pending a levy election. A significant zoning matter involved approving a planned unit development amendment to rezone a 2.65-acre parcel from single-family residential to medium density residential (R3), after deliberations and an amendment from the originally proposed higher density (R4) designation. The council also approved a resolution to improve an emergency services agreement with Whitman County Fire District. Other agenda items included first readings of ordinances related to parking lot definitions and landscaping. The meeting concluded with councilor comments and scheduling of future work sessions.