Lewistown approves ordinance to speed up snow-route changes; no routes changed now
February 21, 2026 | City of Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana
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Lewistown commissioners approved Ordinance 1775 on second reading to amend city code section 10-5-3, allowing the commission to modify snow-route designations by resolution rather than by ordinance.
City Manager Holly Phelps told the commission the change is procedural only and does not change current snow-route restrictions; it shortens the process for adding or removing streets from designated snow routes. No substantive route changes were proposed during the meeting.
Commissioner Robertson moved approval and Commissioner Mueller (as recorded in the meeting) seconded. The measure passed on roll call with the affirmative votes recorded by the attending commissioners; city staff said the ordinance will go into effect 30 days after the meeting.
The discussion emphasized that the change is administrative and intended to allow quicker responses when street designations need to be updated.
Next steps: staff will file the ordinance with the city code and track the 30-day effective date.
City Manager Holly Phelps told the commission the change is procedural only and does not change current snow-route restrictions; it shortens the process for adding or removing streets from designated snow routes. No substantive route changes were proposed during the meeting.
Commissioner Robertson moved approval and Commissioner Mueller (as recorded in the meeting) seconded. The measure passed on roll call with the affirmative votes recorded by the attending commissioners; city staff said the ordinance will go into effect 30 days after the meeting.
The discussion emphasized that the change is administrative and intended to allow quicker responses when street designations need to be updated.
Next steps: staff will file the ordinance with the city code and track the 30-day effective date.
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