City of Lewistown City Council met Feb. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Lewistown City Council met in regular session in the council chambers. Mayor Goddard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderperson Sally Clark, Jim Long, Brad Ward, Dave Levingston, Kendall Miller, John Spotloe and Mayor Cindy Goddard.
DECLARATION OF QUORUM by Mayor Cindy Goddard
CLERKS REPORT/MINUTES: Natalie Nelson, Absent
Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve the minutes of January 27, 2026 and committee meeting, second by Alderperson Long, the motion carried all ayes.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Debbie Brown. Absent
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Nathan Collins. Nothing to report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Keith Plavec. Absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PETITIONS: None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Insurance/Zoning – Alderperson Clark: Nothing to report.
Sewer – Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.
Streets & Allies – Alderperson Long: Nothing to report.
Police/ESDA — Alderperson Ward: New business.
Water Alderperson Miller: Nothing to report.
Utilities/Publications – Alderperson Long: Nothing to report.
Public Buildings & Grounds – Alderperson Long: Nothing to report.
Tourism – Alderman Miller: Alderperson Miller stated there is a meeting coming up February 19th at 4 o’clock for the community garden.
Tax Increment Financing – Alderperson Spotloe:
New Business.
Citizens Committee — Amanda Sutphen absent Christmas Committee – Kenny Haacke absent. Economic Development- Erin Ahart absent.
WORKS DIRECTOR’S REPORT UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discuss/Act Upon
NEW BUSINESS:
Evinn Palmer Director absent.
1. Discuss/Act Upon No Parking Band Ordinance 2026-03 Alderperson Miller made a motion to approve the No Parking Ban Ordinance 2026-03, Seconded by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried, Alderperson Ward voted no.
2. Discuss/Act Upon CD at Prairie State Bank, tabled.
3. Discuss/Act Upon Resolution for building donation. Attorney Collins stated it is the legal description for the donation of the buildings and parking lots. Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve the Resolution for building donation, Seconded by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried, Alderperson Clark voted no.
4. Discuss/Act Upon Radar Sign Mayor Goddard stated that she has had some people contact her about purchasing one. Mayor Goddard stated that she had talked to a sales representative at the conference in Chicago and he had quoted $2,995.00 per sign. It can be moved around and comes with two batteries. Alderman Ward asked how they attach to the post. Mayor Goddard stated that she was unsure. Alderperson Clark asked if we were having problems that we need the signs. Mayor Goddard stated she had complaints on Ave H. Council voted no.
5. Discuss/Act Upon Buildings on Main St. Council was provided the report. Mayor Goddard stated that they needed to discuss what they wanted to do with them. Mayor Goddard stated that we could look into the land bank. Mayor Goddard stated that she was going to attend a zoom meeting about the land bank to find out more. Tabled.
6. Discuss/Act Upon TIF Ordinance 2026-04 Mayor Goddard stated that she had learned that you could use TIF for residential properties in the TIF district. Alderperson Miller asked what it would cover. Mayor Goddard stated it was in the packet on page 3. Alderperson Clark stated she that it was a good idea. Alderperson Miller made a motion to approve TIF Ordinance 2026-04, Seconded by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carried, Alderperson Ward and Alderperson Spotloe voted no.
7. Discuss/Act Upon Jen Hebb’s TIF Ordinance 2026-05 Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve Jen Hebb’s TIF Ordinance 2026-05, Seconded by Alderperson Miller, roll call vote, motion carried, Alderperson Clark and Alderperson Levingston voted no.
8. Discuss/Act Upon Lewistown ESDA truck, Dennis Pasley stated John Wilhelm contacted him and told him he had a truck that he would sell ESDA a truck for $2,198. Alderperson Spotloe asked how much it would cost to letter and lights for it. Dennis stated they had all the radios and lights for it. Alderperson Clark asked where the money would be coming from, Dennis Pasley Stated they had the money in the account. Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve the purchase of the truck for ESDA, Seconded by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
Alderperson Miller made a motion to approve all bills properly endorsed; Seconded by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, the motion carried all ayes.
Closed Session:
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderperson Miller made a motion to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.; Seconded by Alderperson Long motion carried all ayes.
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