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Lewistown adopts TIF advisory bylaws, OKs small sidewalk reimbursement and appoints a banker to TIF board
Summary
Commissioners adopted bylaws for the Lewistown Tax Increment Financing advisory committee under recent state changes, approved up to $925 in TIF funds for Washington Square Condos' sidewalk repair, and appointed Allison Monnier to the advisory committee.
The Lewistown City Commission approved a package of tax-increment financing (TIF) governance and small project funding measures, adopting committee bylaws that reflect recent state legislative changes and approving a TIF reimbursement for a condominium sidewalk repair.
City staff explained that Resolution 4222 adopts bylaws for the Lewistown TIF Advisory Committee, aligning the committee’s membership with updated state statute that adds an appointee from the school district and a county representative and specifies minimum and maximum membership. Commissioner Robertson moved to approve the bylaws and the motion was seconded; discussion among commissioners emphasized difficulty filling volunteer board seats and the value of elected oversight for TIF-related decisions.
On Resolution 4223, staff said the TIF board recommended approving up to $925 to reimburse Washington Square Condos for 50% of a concrete repair after a tree removal had lifted the sidewalk. Commissioner (speaker 5) moved to approve the resolution and the motion was seconded; the item proceeded to roll call.
The commission also considered a nomination to fill the advisory committee’s seventh seat. Staff introduced Allison Monnier, a commercial loan officer at Stock Moon Bank, noting her banking experience and previous community board service. Commissioners discussed whether the opening had been publicly posted; staff said the vacancy and application were posted on the city website and the TIF board recommended her appointment. The commission moved to appoint Monnier to the TIF advisory committee.
The actions create a formal advisory structure for TIF decisions and provided limited reimbursement for a small sidewalk repair; staff said applicants and interested residents can find TIF application materials on the city website.
The adopted bylaws will guide the TIF advisory committee’s quorum, membership and meeting procedures; the newly appointed member will join the committee as the seventh voting member.
