Anaconda roundup: URA rescinds $75,000 grant, County approves Fitzpatrick consulting contract
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Urban Renewal Agency Board rescinded a $75,000 grant for 300 W. Commercial after determining the property sits outside the district, while the County Commission approved a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick on a 5-0 vote.
Urban Renewal Agency Board — June 22
The URA Board took several financial actions, all approved 4-0. It rescinded a $75,000 award for 300 W. Commercial because the property is outside the district. The Board approved a $5,250 payment to the Historic Resource Board and accepted a $40,750 return on that project. It also approved an extension for the Goosetown Athletic Center project to December 31, 2026.
The Board accepted a financial report showing a net balance of -$57,370.34, approved the administrator's edits to Grant Guidelines, and approved two changes to Grant Agreements. February 11, 2026 minutes were approved with four edits.
County Commission — June 23
The Commission approved a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick on a 5-0 vote. It also introduced Ordinance No. 282, which amends Chapter 20 (Utilities) of the county code, on a 5-0 vote, with a public hearing set for July 7, 2026.
A special event permit for the Goosetown Softball Tournament was discussed at length, but no vote was taken. A separate work session the same day produced no votes or actions.
Tree Board — June 22
The Tree Board held a procedural meeting to elect officers — chair, vice chair, and secretary — and to set a regular meeting schedule. The board also reviewed the ordinance that created it, Sec. 14-160. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the officer elections and schedule decisions are not yet confirmed in the record.
Coming up
July 7 — County Commission: Public hearing and possible approval of Ordinance No. 282 amending Chapter 20 (Utilities). The Commission will also vote on a $3,500 funding request for CCCS Inc-Discovery House for FY 2026-2027, a memorandum of understanding with MM Blue Sky LLC for realignment of Pintlar Peaks Drive, and an amendment to the Goosetown special event permit.
July 9 — Board of Adjustments: Public hearing on Variance 26-004, a request from the Nelson family to create a 0.5-acre lot on the 'A' Hill property, which would require relief from the 10-acre minimum lot size in the Anaconda Residential Estate District.
July 9 — DUI Task Force: Vote on financial support for the Camp H20 program, plus updates on the Cheers to Sober Drivers program, new signage and bumper sticker designs, and next fiscal year planning.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — URA Board Rescinds $75,000 Grant; Commission Sets Utility Hearing
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