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City Council Work Session

Date:

February 6, 2023

Time:

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time Details:

City Council Work Sessions typically start at 3:00 p.m. and usually last about two hours. The length of each meeting is subject to change based upon a number of different factors, including, but not limited to, the length of the agenda, citizen comments, and discussions.

Location:

Bell Building - Community Development

Address:

215 D Street

Lewiston, ID 83501

Contact:

(208) 746-3671 ext. 6203

Email:

kravencroft@cityoflewiston.org

Link:

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Description:

When does the City Council meet for work sessions?

Per Lewiston City Code § 2-26(a)(2), City council meetings., the city council shall hold a work session on the first Monday of each month. Work sessions shall be held at City Hall and shall begin at 3:00 p.m., or at such other location or time as shall be designated in advance. The city council has authority to act on motions and make decisions at work sessions; provided, however, the city council should defer final actions and decisions on substantive policy issues to a city council meeting other than a work session. During a work session, the city council may direct staff to take certain actions in accordance with section 2-23(e) of the city code. If a day fixed for a work session falls on a holiday, then such work session shall be canceled. 

Agenda Packets 

Per Lewiston City Code § 2-26(e)(2), Agenda packets. In order to be included in the agenda packet, communications to the mayor and the city council concerning matters on the agenda must be submitted to the city clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. five (5) business days prior to the date of the city council meeting where the matter will be considered. In exceptional circumstances, agenda item materials may be submitted to the city clerk after this time, but in no case later than 12:00 p.m. one (1) business day prior to the date of the city council meeting. Any city councilor may have a communication concerning a matter on the agenda that does not meet the timelines in this subsection included in the record. The city clerk shall distribute materials for regular meetings to the city council no later than three (3) business days preceding the meeting.

Agendas and packets are posted on the city website at least one week ahead of each meeting. Notice of dates, times, and locations of these meetings is posted on this calendar in advance of agendas and packets. 

The City of Lewiston is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities and encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided at this meeting, please contact City Clerk Kari Ravencroft at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting at (208) 746-3671 ext. 6203. 

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