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City administrator reports higher permit revenue, Cedar Street utility work and park security plans
Summary
City Administrator Mr. S reported fiscal‑year building permits totaling 35 for $56,653, described exploratory digging on Cedar Street that found nonmatching pipe sizes requiring parts orders, outlined HVAC replacements planned in the capital improvement plan, and previewed a proposed camera system and a privacy policy review for Fireman's Park.
City Administrator Mr. S told the Libby City Council the city sold 35 building permits for $56,653 in fiscal 2025, an increase in permit revenue from the prior year, and described ongoing infrastructure and maintenance work across the city.
"In total we sold 35 permits for $56,653," Mr. S said, and explained the year‑to‑year difference reflected multi‑building permits in the current year and that building growth contributes to the city’s tax base.
Mr. S described exploratory digging on Cedar Street that found pipe sizes did not match the available drawings. He said crews will identify each valve to determine parts needed and will door‑knock affected residents to notify them of work. The work is intended to prevent delays when the major project begins.
On parks and equipment, Mr. S reported a U1 inspection with DEEQ found erosion in some park locations and that the city will bring in soil and plant resilient groundcover to protect caps. He said five of the 27 HVAC units in a municipal building were replaced today, with about 21 units remaining to be replaced over the next five to seven years at approximately $10,000 each; those costs will be included in the capital improvement plan.
For Fireman's Park the city proposes an external NVR (networked drive) and bulletproof cameras to record footage to a local drive as a vandalism deterrent; Mr. S said the current camera systems include audio and he will research whether audio can be disabled and how Montana privacy and public‑records law will apply before finalizing policy for access to recordings.
Mr. S also said he will work on classifying a request to place a mobile home on city property; staff indicated it is likely to require a conditional‑use permit rather than a variance.
