Lewiston City Council Meeting 5/19/26

LEWISTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 19, 2026 6:30 p.m. Executive Session ES-1 Executive Session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of Real Estate of which the premature disclosure of the information would prejudice the competitive bargaining position of the City. 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ALL ROLL CALL VOTES FOR THIS MEETING WILL BEGIN WITH THE COUNCILOR OF WARD 3. Acceptance of the minutes of the May 5, 12, and 13, 2026, meetings. Public Comment period – Any Lewiston resident or taxpayer may make comments regarding issues pertaining to Lewiston City Government (3 minutes per speaker; maximum time for all comments is 18 minutes) City Administrator’s Report CONSENT AGENDA: All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen requests. In that event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. *1. Order, Approving the Disposition of 12 Fair Street. *2. Order, Approving the Disposition of 11 King Avenue. *3. Order, Approving the Disposition of 89 Acadia Avenue. *4. Order, Approving the Disposition of 1 James Avenue. *5. Order, Approving the Disposition of 23 Sand Hill Road. *6. Order, Approving the Disposition of 17 White Avenue. *7. Order, Approving the Disposition of 9 Ceres Avenue. *8. Order, Approving the Disposition of 22 Johnson Street. *9. Order, Approving the Disposition of 67 Oak Street. *10. Continuation of Public Hearing regarding First Passage for an amendment to the Zoning and Land Use Code, Article XI, District Regulations for changes to the No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District to clarify buffer language. *11. Order, Authorizing the Application for, Acceptance of, and Appropriation of Funds from the Community Resilience Program Community Action Grant Program at the Maine Office of Community Affairs for a grant to have a Climate Vulnerability Assessment prepared. REGULAR BUSINESS: 11B. Presentation from the School Superintendent on the revised proposed FY2027 school budget. 12. Public Hearing for approval of an Outdoor Entertainment Permit for a musical event in Simard Payne Memorial Park. 13. Public Hearing on an application for a new liquor license for Sonder and Dram, 12 Ash Street. 14. Final Budget Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget. 15. Order, Authorizing the City Administrator to provide city services totaling $107,171 and cash donations totaling $21,500 for City Non-Profit Organization Activities in accordance with the FY27 City Council approved list. 16. Resolve, Authorizing the Use of $1,500 from the Farrar Fund for Costs of Basic Necessary Services for Needy Individuals. 17. Resolve, Approving the Final Budget Adjustments to the FY27 Municipal Budget. 18. Resolve, Making an Appropriation for Municipal Budget Year 2027. 19. Resolve, Making an Appropriation for the Special Revenue Funds for Municipal Budget Year 2027. 20. Public Hearing on a proposed increase in Water Rates and approval of amendments to Policy Manual 69 regarding the water rates and charges. 21. Approve the stormwater service fee increase in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74, section 74-304, and 308 and City Policy #78 effective July 1, 2026. 22. Resolve, Making an Appropriation for the Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. 23. Appointments to the Public Safety Committee. 24. Public Comment period (if needed) 25. Reports and Updates. 26. Any Other Business Councilors or staff may have relating to Lewiston City Government.