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Council approves consent agenda and equipment purchases; one county nominee to URA fails

Lewiston City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

The council approved the consent agenda, purchased two mechanical sweepers for $665,651.02, and approved other routine items. A county-nominated appointment of Doug Havens to the Urban Renewal Agency failed to receive council support.

The Lewiston City Council approved routine business items on the consent agenda by a single motion and roll-call vote.

During the active agenda the council approved the purchase of two Elgin Pelican three-wheeled mechanical street sweepers under a Sourcewell cooperative contract (093021-ELG) at a combined cost of $665,651.02 to replace fleet units. The motion authorized staff to proceed with the purchase.

Separately, the council considered the Nez Perce County nomination of Doug Havens to serve as the county representative on the City's Urban Renewal Agency. Council debate included comments about previous attendance and whether the county should present a different nominee. When the item was voted, the motion to appoint Havens failed.

The meeting concluded with council and mayoral comments and adjournment.