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Lewiston resident urges city to install mid‑block fire hydrant at Cedar Avenue
Summary
Robin Weldy told the council Nov. 10 that a leaking irrigation pipe at Cedar Avenue was filled without installing a mid‑block fire hydrant and urged the city to use an available hydrant to save property and lives instead of waiting for builders to pay when permits are pulled.
At the start of public comment on Nov. 10, Lewiston Orchards resident Robin Weldy asked the council to install a mid‑block fire hydrant at Cedar Avenue after contractors refilled a hole left by repairs without adding a hydrant.
Weldy said she had raised the issue with city staff and Lloyd (district) personnel, and that Lloyd district manager Barney Metz and others offered explanations for not installing a hydrant. "Julian verified that the mid block hydrant would save time, property, and lives during the fire," Weldy said, adding that she believes the city already has a hydrant paid for and available for installation. She told the council that leaving the hydrant out could add roughly $23,000 to future permit costs per project.
Mayor Johnson thanked Weldy for speaking and the council did not take immediate action at the meeting; Weldy urged the council to prioritize installation while mains are exposed rather than defer to permit‑driven installation by builders.
Next steps: No formal direction or action was recorded in the meeting; the comment was entered into the public record for council or staff follow‑up.
