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Votes at a glance: Lewiston council approves equipment purchases, property sales and traffic changes
Summary
At its May 20 meeting Lewiston's council approved a series of motions including a $24,018 purchase of a permanent sound system for the rodeo grounds, authorization to sell two city parcels, purchase of a park mower, interlocal agreement for elections and traffic-safety changes.
The Lewiston City Council recorded multiple formal votes at its May 20 meeting. This summary lists each motion, outcome, and key details so residents can quickly see what the council approved.
Votes and outcomes - Atkinson Sound purchase (permanent rodeo sound system): Motion to purchase a permanent outdoor sound system from Atkinson Sound for $24,018. Roll-call unanimous (Fizz: Yes; John: Yes; Ned: Yes; Brooke: Yes; Jana: Yes). Outcome: approved. City staff said the amplifier and receiver would be stored in the city office for use by event organizers.
- Interlocal agreement for 2025 municipal election (Resolution 25-02): Motion to approve resolution 25-02 accepting an interlocal agreement with Cache County to administer the 2025 municipal elections. Outcome: unanimous approval.
- Appointment to Events Council: Motion and second to appoint Kim Beckstead to the Lewiston Events Council. Outcome: unanimous approval.
- Sale of two parcels: Motion to list Parcel 090210053 for $135,000 and Parcel 090060203 for $35,000 per acre. Roll-call unanimous (Fizz: Yes; John: Yes; Ned: Yes; Brooke: Yes; Jana: Yes). Outcome: approved.
- Purchase of new park mower (Bad Boy brand): Motion and second to purchase a Bad Boy mower (replacement for aging Exmark equipment). Roll-call unanimous. Council instructed staff to obtain an exact quote and finalize purchase.
- Declare old popcorn popper surplus and accept sealed bids: Motion to declare the old popcorn machine surplus and accept sealed bids through June 30 (close of office hours); bids to be opened July 1. Outcome: unanimous approval.
- Traffic-safety changes: Motion and second to make the intersections at 1600 South/Main Street and 1600 South/1600 West four-way stops (with stop-ahead signage). Outcome: unanimous approval.
Other notes - The council also discussed but did not finalize a long-term engineering services contract; staff said JUB has provided years of service and grant-writing assistance but the city will continue to evaluate options. - Several of these votes were unanimous; the cell-tower lease termination vote (see separate item) was 3-2.
Why this matters These votes affect event infrastructure, public safety (traffic controls), city property and equipment and the administration of upcoming elections. Residents who use the rodeo grounds, attend events or live near the affected intersections will see operational changes as staff implements council direction.
