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Council approves Libby development fund policy, adopts clean redevelopment plan
Summary
The City Council approved the Libby development fund policy and application (referred to as the clean redevelopment plan) during a brief meeting; council members also approved routine claims, business licenses and a temporary street closure. Discussion of abandoning a city right-of-way was postponed to June 2.
The City Council voted to approve the Libby development fund policy and application — described during discussion as the "clean redevelopment plan" — at the start of its regular meeting.
Council members moved and seconded the measure; after no public comment Chair Tarriff called for a voice vote and the motion passed. Committee member (speaker 3) initiated the motion, saying, "I make a motion we approve the policy for the clean redevelopment plan." A fellow council member seconded the motion and several members responded "Aye." The council recorded the motion as passed.
The policy establishes the application and procedures for the Libby development fund, intended to support local redevelopment efforts. Meeting discussion focused on the text circulated in the council packet; one council member said revisions made earlier were satisfactory and could be refined further as needed. No additional funding amounts or award criteria were specified during the discussion.
The vote was taken alongside other routine items on the agenda: a temporary street closure for a June fire convention, approval of all claims received to date, and several business license applications. Chair Tarriff and council members handled the items in quick succession, with motions, seconds and voice votes recorded for each item.
The council did not take public comment on the Libby development fund policy at the meeting. The council scheduled follow-up on separate land-use items for the June 2 meeting where more detailed plats and survey information will be available.
Votes at a glance • Libby development fund policy and application — approved (voice vote; exact roll-call names not specified in the record). • Temporary closure of half of 6th Street between Montana Avenue and the alley for the June fire convention — approved. • All claims received to date — approved. • Business license applications (including Westgate Animal Clinic and Northwest Living Assistance) — approved.
The council adjourned after brief general comments and logistical announcements about an upcoming town hall.
