Economic development on city council plate

Economic development will be a big part of discussion at tonight’s Sidney City Council meeting, as members consider approval of an economic development study and marketing strategy, as well as renewal of the city’s economic development plan.

In late May, the city solicited qualification information and bid proposals from economic development consultants, seeking services for evaluation of identification of potential projects fitting Sidney’s needs.

Four proposals were received, and city staff has narrowed its recommendation for two to be considered by council.

The project comes in part from a...