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City of Lewistown City Council met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

TIF Committee Meeting

Committee Members- John Spotloe (Chairman), Dave Levingston, Brad Ward

Business to discuss- Discuss Jen Hebb's TIF application. Jen Hebb received a new bid for the roof, garage door for $31,180.00. Jen stated they are going to take off the old tin and put new roof on, they included to put in a new garage door in back. Jen is asking for $35,000 incase they get in there and find anything else that needs replaced. Alderman Spotloe asked Jen if she had purchased the building yet and Jen stated she was in a contract with Roger Till. Jen is asking for a grant for $35,000. Jen stated that she will be purchasing the law office two buildings down. Alderman Miller stated that Jen could come back later for more as long as we have TIF left. Alderman Ward stated that the building at least needs a new roof and that we should help. Mayor Goddard stated that the Rebecca lodge was going to be coming in to ask for help to redo their roof which is the building right next door. Alderman Miller stated any improvements are and upgrade in this committee and the council agreed with him. Treasurer Debbie Brown asked Jen what the name of the company was, Jen stated they are called Hammer Time Carpenters out of Astoria. Committee stated that they need to start putting in stipulations. Committee is going to recommend approval of $20,000 to the council. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

LEWISTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Lewistown City Council met in regular session in the council chambers. Mayor Cindy Goddard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderperson Sally Clark, Jim Long, Brad Ward, Kendall Miller, David Levingston, John Spotloe and Mayor Cindy Goddard. Also present: City Treasurer Debby Brown, City Attorney Nathan Collins

DECLARATION OF QUORUM by Mayor Cindy Goddard

CLERKS REPORT/MINUTES: Natalie Nelson, Absent

Alderperson Spotloe made a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2025 TIF and City Council meetings, second by Alderperson Clark, the motion carried all ayes,

Clerks Report- Absent

TREASURER'S REPORT: Debbie Brown. Nothing tonight.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Nathan Collins.

ENGINEER'S REPORT: Keith Plavec. No Engineer.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PETITIONS: Nothing tonight.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance/Insurance/Zoning - Alderperson Clark: Receiving late charges on visa bill.

Sewer- Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.

Streets & Allies - Alderperson Levingston: Nothing to report.

Police/ESDA – Alderperson Ward: Nothing to report.

Water - Alderperson Miller: Later in meeting. Alderman Levingston wanted to know if they could start getting the shut off list again.

Utilities/Publications – Alderperson Long: Later in meeting.

Public Buildings & Grounds - Alderperson Long: Nothing to report.

Tourism - Alderman Miller: Music in the Park Thursday night. Canton is doing their 200 anniversary celebration. June 26th 5pm-7pm Chambers is doing a business after hours at native trails winery.

Tax Increment Financing - Alderperson Spotloe: Later in the meeting.

Citizens Committee - Amanda Sutphen not present.

Christmas Committee - Kenny Haacke, absent.

Economic Development Committee Erin Ahart, absent. Chambers are wanting to do a car show and basketball tournament.

WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORT – Evinn Palmer Director, start filling out a grant to update some things at waste water that has not had the funds. Started painting curbs and fire hydrants.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/ Act Upon Jen Hebb's TIF. Recommendation was half of the amount. Council members the putting roof on building and garage. Alderman Miller suggested the council at least do $20,000. Jen stated it was not a separate garage it was attached. Alderman Levingston asked if they could put a mortgage on it, Nathan Collins stated that the city could not put a mortgage on it but could put stipulation on it. Nathan stated that they could have the owner of the building come in and be bound by the stipulations. Alderman Ward made a motion to issue a grant Jen Hebb $20,000 in TIF for the roof, second by Alderman Miller, Roll Call vote, Alderman Levingston no, Alderman Spotloe no, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Act Upon Lewistown ESDA, Alderman Ward stated that Fulton County ESDA would still be involved if there was a disaster. Alderman Ward also stated that we would need to get our own radio channel and inform Fulton ESDA when we do. Dennis Pasley stated that they would need to purchase new radios and reprogram the ones that we have now to our radio frequency. Alderman Ward stated that we will still have all the national help if something was to happen. Motion by Alderperson Levingston to reinstate Lewistown ESDA, second by Alderman Spotloe, roll call vote, motion carried

2. Discuss/Act Upon Garden TIF, TIF Attorney sent out a letter to Benny sense he has not paid on his loan sense November, balance is $4,362.16. It was sent twice; one was returned and then Mayor Goddard found an address in Chicago. Need to discuss what needs to be done now could put a lien on the restaurant. Alderman Clark had heard he was in Texas helping his mom start up a restaurant. Motion by Alderperson Levingston to hand the Garden TIF over to Nathan Collins, second by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

3. Discuss/Act Upon Jodi Grigsby's TIF, Kent Grigsby was present for Jodi. Kent Stated that they are not even able to go back in the building still do to the fire being investigated. Alderperson Levingston asked if Kent and Jodi would be willing to make a payment plan to repay the $9,000. Nathan Collins asked Kent what the resolution for the insurance is looking like, Kent stated that they had only got back about a third of what they had in it. The insurance is still debating if the cause of the fire was due to arson or negligence. Alderperson Levingston asked what kind of payment they would be able to pay right now, Kent stated that he would have to talk to Jodi. Nathan Collins stated he needs to look into it, Motion by Alderperson Levingston to table.

4. Discuss/ Act Upon Visitor Center quote, Mayor Goddard stated there was not enough plug ins outside for vendors during the drive. Shumaker quoted $2,380.00 to install two. motion by Alderperson Spotloe to accept Shumaker quote for $2,380.00 for two boxes, second by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

5. Discuss/ Act Upon Street shut down June 28th and July 12th for the Rocket Tap, motion by Alderperson Miller to approve street shut down, second by Alderman Clark, motion carried all ayes.

6. Discuss/ Act Upon Lewistown Economic Advancement Project Ordinance 2025-08, Motion by Alderperson Spotloe to approve Lewistown Economic Advancement Project Ordinance 2025-08, second by Alderperson Ward, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes. 7. Discuss/Act Upon Paying Bald Man Marketing the second half for the website $6,500, training is included in the price, motion by Alderperson Ward to approve paying Bald Man Marketing $6,500, second by Alderperson Spotloe, roll call vote, motion carries all ayes,

8. Discuss/ Act Upon purchasing a soil conditioner attachment for bobcat. Evinn stated they can use it to clean up the alleys and ditches. DCS Rental and Equipment $9,700. Motion by Alderperson Spotloe to approve purchasing a soil conditioner for bobcat $9,700, second by Alderperson Clark, roll call vote, motion carries all ayes.

9. Discuss/Act Upon Review and approve engineering agreement with Maurer-Stutz for water supply and treatment planning report. Evinn stated this will get a report to review what is best for the city. They will present us what is going to be the best for the city in the long run. Motion by Alderperson Miller to approve engineering agreement with Maurer-Stutz for water treatment planning report estimated fee of $25,000, second by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, motion carried all ayes.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:

Alderperson Clark made a motion to approve all bills properly endorsed; Seconded by Alderperson Long, roll call vote, the motion carried with all ayes.

CLOSED SESSION: No closed session

ADJOURNMENT:

Alderperson Miller made a motion to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. motion carried all ayes.

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