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Libby council approves Andy Evanson as city engineer; outgoing engineer to finish existing projects
Summary
Council approved a contract for Andy Evanson to serve as Libby’s city engineer, noting a reduced cost proposal that avoids travel and lowers hourly rates for extra work; outgoing Mike Frasier will finish ongoing capital projects before fully transitioning.
The Libby City Council approved a contract to engage Andy Evanson as the city engineer, with amendments discussed to the contract’s start date. The vote followed a staff summary that Evanson lowered costs by limiting in-person travel and reducing hourly fees for extra work. The council said outgoing engineer Mike Frasier will continue to complete major ongoing projects, including wastewater and Libby Creek work, while Evanson assumes new responsibilities.
Council discussion focused on contract length, the start date and transparency around dollar figures. One resident who addressed the council (identified in the transcript by address as residing at 1117 Nevada Avenue) criticized the lack of disclosed dollar amounts and urged the council to publicize fee details in future contracting decisions.
Outcome: The motion to approve Evanson’s contract, with amendments discussed during the meeting, carried. Staff said they would follow up to finalize start-date details and coordinate project transitions so active projects receive continuity.
Context: Councilors noted that Frasier’s contract was ending and that several complex infrastructure projects are midstream; retaining Frasier to complete existing work while contracting Evanson for new assignments was presented as a continuity plan.
