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Lewistown commission approves park maintenance contract, selects workers' comp broker and issues business license
Summary
In addition to the farmers market action, the commission awarded a 2026–2029 park maintenance contract to Rick Sandor, authorized staff to pursue workers’ compensation coverage through broker Marsh McClain Agency and approved a business license for West State Electric.
The Lewistown City Commission approved three procedural items following the farmers market discussion: a multi-year park maintenance contract with the incumbent contractor, selection of a broker to pursue replacement workers' compensation coverage, and a business license for an electrical contractor.
Park maintenance contract: With a single bid received from the incumbent contractor, the commission awarded the 2026–2029 park maintenance contract to Rick Sandor. Staff noted a year-one increase of $3,000 over the current rate and additional increases for subsequent years. The contract covers mowing, trash disposal, trimming and limited sprinkler repair as specified in the bid documents.
Workers' compensation broker: Commissioners accepted staff’s recommendation to engage Marsh McClain Agency (formerly PayneWest) as broker to pursue a replacement workers' compensation policy after MMIA announced it was winding down its work-comp program. The commission authorized staff to negotiate terms and return with cost estimates and a contract for coverage; staff highlighted Marsh McClain’s municipal experience and additional services such as return-to-work and safety programming.
Business license: The commission approved a business license application for West State Electric, an electrical contractor based outside Lewistown that has projects in the city.
Votes and motions: Each item was approved by roll call (affirmative votes recorded for present commissioners). No ordinances or budget amendments were adopted as part of these approvals; staff will return with contract terms and cost figures where required.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the park maintenance contract paperwork, negotiate specific premium and coverage options with the selected workers' compensation broker and present contract costs to the commission for formal budget approval, and notify West State Electric of licensing approval.
