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Libby council approves street closure, bids and licenses; discusses grant-writer proposal
Summary
Council approved a street closure for a July fundraiser, accepted bids for propane and paving, approved claims and two business licenses, and debated hiring a grant writer and limits on development-fund loans as part of unfinished business.
The City Council approved several routine agenda items, including a street closure for the "Red White and Bru" patriotic prom/fundraiser on Mineral Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets on July 7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Applicants said they would close intersection to intersection and comply with open-container rules.
Council also approved procurement bids: propane from City Service Balcom and material/paving bids from TCI Construction. Staff noted the propane price and unit rates for mixed asphalt and overlay work, reporting savings compared with the prior year.
All claims presented to the council were approved, and the council granted business licenses to Buffalo Built Homes and Michael's Auto automotive detailing after a motion and second. The mayor praised Buffalo Built Homes' thorough application.
On unfinished business, councilors discussed amending the Libby Development Fund policy and application process. Several members said they had not received policy drafts in the prior four weeks. Members proposed hiring a dedicated grant writer for city needs, discussed funding that position through grant-administration fees or shared funding, and expressed skepticism about short-term loans and long-term loan programs as a mechanism for sustaining the fund. One councilor volunteered to draft a job scope and policy language and asked staff to circulate materials by email.
