City Council of the City of Lewiston Regular Meeting
The City Council discussed public concerns regarding local issues, including allegations against a councilor and proposals to ban certain substances. The Council authorized the election warrant and procedures for upcoming elections. Various ordinances and policies were addressed, including amendments to traffic and parking schedules, establishment of a new Department of Community Development and Strategic Initiatives, updates to the General Assistance Policy, and revisions to parking fees for unregistered vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, the Council approved an extension for a purchase and sale agreement with the Lewiston-Auburn Community Market, authorized a timeline for the Kaydenz Kitchen Pantry homeless shelter agreement, approved a clinic license renewal, and made an appointment to the Youth Advisory Council.
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The Lewiston City Council met to discuss several policy and administrative items. Key topics included updates on the city's wayfinding signage project and proposed revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance and the Cart2Curb service framework. The council addressed the upcoming municipal election warrant, amendments to the traffic schedule regarding overnight parking on Winter Street and reserved parking on Pine Street, and a business license renewal for an outpatient addiction treatment clinic. Additionally, the agenda covered amendments to various city ordinances and policies, including those related to unregistered vehicles, the Administrative Code, and municipal parking fees, alongside authorization for agreements with the Lewiston-Auburn Community Market and Kaydenz Kitchen Pantry.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lewiston City Council Regular Meeting
The Council reviewed multiple agenda items including executive sessions regarding real estate and labor negotiations, the acceptance of forfeiture funds, and the disposition of 159 Pine Street. Several public hearings were held concerning Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard permit renewals, a Special Amusement Permit for the Gridiron Restaurant, and proposed amendments to the City Charter. The Council also considered the creation of the Department of Community Development and Strategic Initiatives, new traffic and parking ordinances regarding unregistered or uninspected vehicles, an amendment to the Municipal Parking Fees Policy, and an application for federal grant funds. Additionally, the Council discussed a proposed ordinance for mobile home lot rents, considered an amendment to council rules governing public comments, and addressed the waiver of attorney-client privilege regarding a potential lawsuit.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Lewiston City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council held a regular meeting covering various municipal agenda items. Key topics included the disposition of 12 Fair Street, the scheduling of a public hearing for proposed City Charter amendments, and approval of an easement agreement for a cell tower site. The Council also supported the implementation of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Master Plan, authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Maine Service Employees Association, and accepted a Homeland Security Grant. Additionally, updates were provided regarding solid waste ordinance amendments and ongoing projects from the Lewiston Housing Authority. Public comments were received on issues such as the distribution of mass shooting relief funds, waste removal programs, and public school support programs.
