Lewiston — The Lewiston City Council met Nov. 10 and approved a slate of actions including a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) state‑local agreement for 8th Street, a $2 million safety grant for Bridal Canyon Road, an interlocal shooting‑range use agreement with the City of Clarkston, and multiple advisory‑board appointments.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: approved (mover: Councilor Schroeder; second: Council President Kleberg; outcome: approved).

- Appointment: Dennis Ortman to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three‑year term beginning 11/28/2025 (mover: Mayor Johnson; second: Councilor Horstmann; outcome: approved).

- Reappointment: Gabe Iacoboni to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four‑year term beginning December 2025 (mover: Mayor Johnson; second: Council President Kleberg; outcome: approved).

- Shooting‑range use agreement (City of Lewiston and City of Clarkston, WA): authorized mayor to sign (mover: Councilor Forsman; outcome: approved).

- Resolution 2025‑50 (TAP state‑local agreement — 8th Street, 5th Ave to 11th Ave): authorized mayor to sign (mover: Councilor Schroeder; second: Councilor Forsman; outcome: approved).

- Resolution 2025‑51 (Bridal Canyon Road safety improvements — key number 25054): authorized mayor to sign (mover: Councilor Schroeder; second: Council President Kleberg; outcome: approved).

What council heard

Public Works Director Dustin Johnson described the TAP grant as primarily intended for pedestrian facilities on 8th Street, noting it pairs with other safety and lighting grants and requires a local match. Johnson said the TAP award covers the majority of estimated costs with a 7.34% local match. On Bridal Canyon Road, Johnson cited a history of serious accidents and described planned countermeasures — a mill‑and‑overlay to improve surface friction, rumble strips and additional signage — saying the $2 million grant covers roughly half the corridor and that construction is likely to be programmed for 2027.

Public comment and other items

During public comment, resident Robin Weldy urged the council to install a mid‑block fire hydrant where a contractor recently filled a utility excavation without adding a hydrant, saying a hydrant "would save time, property, and lives" and alleging the city and Lloyd prioritized permit‑driven funding over immediate installation. The council also handled routine appointments and brief council remarks before adjourning.

Next steps

For the TAP and Bridal Canyon projects, staff said engineering, design, and LTAC coordination will follow; project construction timing will depend on design, bidding and available budget, with Bridal Canyon currently programmed for construction in 2027. The mayor was authorized to sign the agreements.