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Lewistown leaders discuss biosolids plan, pool project and call for better dam-release communication after flow surge
Summary
City Manager outlined biosolids options and park/pool facility plans; commissioners asked to finalize biosolids policy. Commissioner Buehler reported dam inspections caused Spring Creek to spike from 160 CFS to 400 CFS and criticized lack of timely public notifications; commissioners agreed communications needed improvement.
City Manager Holly Phelps used the Sept. 2 meeting to highlight several upcoming projects and planning items: a request to finalize a biosolids plan at the second September meeting based on options from Robert Peccia & Associates, ongoing work toward a year-round pool facility at Frank Day Park (concessions, locker rooms, restrooms) in partnership with multiple local organizations, and a conditional-use application for a 40-child daycare at 510 Janeaux that was tabled pending a site and off-street parking plan. Phelps said dam inspections will include camera work on outlet structures and that inspection reports will be shared with the Commission.
In commissioner comments Commissioner Buehler said fall dam inspections had caused Spring Creek to surge from 160 cubic feet per second (CFS) to 400 CFS within hours and criticized a lack of broad public notification. "These things can be incredibly dangerous so make the phone call, notifying agencies as well as the public is incredibly important," Buehler said, and she asked for improved interagency and public communication when operations are expected to change flows. Chairman Day said the biosolids item will return at the next meeting and the Commission noted the pool and annexation planning updates.
