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Public hearing: developer wins approval for WK Dwyer Primary; nonprofit presents alternative for Dreyer School
Summary
The commission approved a development-district map amendment and a major development permit for WK Dwyer Primary. Michael Iles of Cairn International urged the commission to reject the proposals and offered a plan to restore Dreyer School as a community center; commissioners approved the developer's requests after public comment.
At a public hearing on a developmentdistrict map amendment for WK Dwyer Primary, Michael Iles of Cairn International addressed the commission, saying his nonprofit has a proposal to reuse Dreyer School as a community center and asking commissioners to vote no on the two items before them.
"We would respectfully ask that you vote no on both of these because Cairn International has a proposal that is better for the city government and for the people of Anaconda," said Michael Iles, who identified himself as representing Cairn International and said his group is a 501(c)(3) not seeking local funding.
Commissioners asked about alternate locations and Iles said his organization would consider other sites if necessary but was focused on the Dreyer School plan. A nearby resident, Dan Reardon, spoke in favor of the development permit, noting the long vacancy of the school building and urging approval to address deterioration.
After public testimony the commission moved and seconded to approve the development‑district map amendment for WK Dwyer Primary and subsequently approved a major development permit for the same site. The motions carried on recorded voice votes.
The commission also took a related vote to adopt Resolution 25‑14, authorizing an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for Lincoln School; that motion passed during the same section of the agenda.
No funding approvals specifically tied to Dreyer School occurred at the meeting; Iles provided commissioners a five‑page proposal and requested consideration of that alternative during future deliberations.
