Laramie public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a professional services agreement for the City Hall Campus Renovation & Remodel Project and passed updates to the Laramie Rental Housing Code. Other actions included approving a development agreement with HomeBase and WY Plaza LLC and establishing the Laramie Urban Renewal Agency.

• Approved City Hall Campus Renovation & Remodel agreement with Winters/Griffith Architects not to exceed $240,000
• Approved $165,000 budget amendment for City Hall renovation
• Approved Original Ordinance No. 2054 creating the Laramie Urban Renewal Agency
• Approved Original Ordinance No. 2053 amending Laramie Rental Housing Code definitions and enforcement
• Approved Resolution 2022-73 amending the Laramie Rental Housing Code implementation schedule
• Approved Development and Economic Incentive Agreement with HomeBase and WY Plaza LLC
• Approved Resolution 2022-72 confirming City Manager's power to manage access to City streets
• Awarded $74,915 contract for portable litter fences to Metta Technologies, Inc.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to approve a temporary retail liquor license for a single event. A subsequent work session included updates on ranch operations and the Dowlin Fish Passage Project.

• Approved temporary use of an Albany County Retail Liquor License for Albany Lodge, LLC for a December 16, 2022 event (8-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved previous meeting minutes and received training on economic vitality. The board discussed budget allocations for maintenance, training, and marketing, and declined to comment on a parking proposal.

• Approved October and November meeting minutes
• Declined to comment on Bret Glass Parking Proposal
• Approved agenda address change to 3908 Grand Avenue

Planning Commission

The commission recommended the annexation of Bill Nye Avenue ROW and the Spring Creek Village First Filing Final Plat for City Council approval. A proposal to amend the Future Land Use Map for a 17-acre area was denied.

• Recommended approval of annexation for 1.21 acres of Bill Nye Avenue ROW (6-0-1)
• Denied amendment to Future Land Use Map 3.2 for 17 acres northeast of Grand Avenue (2-4-1)
• Postponed Laradise Estates rezoning Z-22-01 to January 23 meeting
• Postponed Laradise Estates Preliminary Plat PP-22-01 to January 23 meeting
• Recommended approval of Spring Creek Village First Filing Final Plat FP-22-05 (6-0-0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 13, 2022. While the board discussed a parking modification for the Snowy Range Health Center, the minutes state no action was required for that item.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote/raised hands)
• Approved October 13, 2022, minutes (voice vote/raised hands)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to address a single new business item. The commission voted to appoint a member to a technical sub-committee.

• Appointed Jake Schneider as a second member to the CAPP Technical Sub-Committee

City Council

City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Bird Rides, Inc. for an electric scooter sharing system. The council also advanced ordinances regarding the Laramie Rental Housing Code and the creation of the Laramie Urban Renewal Agency. Additionally, the city accepted $174,800 in total grants from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.

• Approved MOU with Bird Rides, Inc. for electric scooter sharing system
• Approved $150,000 grant for Regional Emergency Response Team #3
• Approved $24,800 grant from Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
• Approved Original Ordinance No. 2053 amending Rental Housing Code (7-1)
• Approved Original Ordinance No. 2054 adding Laramie Urban Renewal Agency
• Approved Original Ordinance No. 2052 prohibiting nicotine sales to under 21s
• Approved new restaurant liquor license for Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
• Approved vehicle for hire licenses for Snowy Range Taxi, Laramie Taxi, and Unique Unlimited

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee appointed members Bentley and Krszjzaniek to the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan (CAPP) Sub-Committee. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 6, 2022.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote/raised hands)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote/raised hands)
• Appointed members Bentley and Krszjzaniek to the CAPP Sub-Committee (voice vote/raised hands)

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission, Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission, and City-County Environmental Advisory Committee held an informational work session regarding the CAPP update. The boards discussed legal issues, timelines for public comment, and the separation of regulations from the plan. A technical subcommittee was established to review regulations.

• Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission appointed Bern Hinckley and Maura Hanning to the CAPP Update Sub-Committee Technical Review (5-0)
• Laramie Planning Commission appointed Chris Moody to the CAPP Update Sub-Committee Technical Review

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Laramie Planning Commission, Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission, and City-County Environmental Advisory Committee held a joint informational session to review the CAPP update. The boards discussed legal issues, timelines for public comment, and the separation of regulations from the plan. A technical subcommittee was formed to review the update.

• Appointed Bern Hinckley and Maura Hanning to the CAPP Update Subcommittee Technical Review (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Moody to the CAPP Update Subcommittee Technical Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council deny the de-annexation of approximately 6.5 acres of property at 988 Pierce Street. The commission also appointed a member to the CAPP Technical Sub-Committee.

• Recommended denial to City Council for de-annexation of 988 Pierce Street (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Moody to the CAPP Technical Sub-Committee
• Approved meeting agenda
• Postponed approval of 10.24.2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss leash laws, signage, and Greenhill Cemetery operations. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

Board of Health - Dissolved

The Board of Health met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 25, 2022. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda as submitted (voice vote)
• Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale of nicotine, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes to individuals under 21. The council also awarded several equipment and engineering contracts and approved grant applications for fire services and park construction.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2052 prohibiting nicotine sales to persons under 21 (9-0)
• Awarded $508,845 bid for Unit 600 Landfill Compactor to Wyoming Machinery Company (9-0)
• Authorized up to $210,000 for Indoor Leisure Pool features (9-0)
• Approved $622,500 grant application for EMS Regionalization Pilot Project (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-67 for a grant up to $800,000 for Laramie Rotary Clubs Park (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2053 amending Rental Housing Code (8-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2054 creating Laramie Urban Renewal Agency (9-0)
• Awarded engineering contracts for PRV Replacement ($73,920) and Harney Street Corridor Study ($92,000) (9-0)

City Council

The City Council held a work session to review residential parking districts around the UW Main Campus and downtown business core parking. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council approved $266,688 in federal ARPA funds for Laramie Fire Department EMS staff retention. Other key actions included purchasing new pickup trucks and updating municipal codes regarding bicycles and nicotine sales.

• Approved $266,688 ARPA disbursement for Fire Department staff retention
• Awarded $155,025 bid to Ken Garff for three hybrid pickup trucks
• Awarded $58,916 bid to Ken Garff for one pickup truck (Unit 342)
• Approved $39,970 emergency procurement for RTU6 replacement at Recreation Center
• Established Dec 23 and Dec 30, 2022 as holidays with a $500 per full-time employee stipend
• Approved Ordinance No. 2041 updating bicycle language and parking/dismounting rules
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2052 prohibiting nicotine sales to persons under 21
• Approved Ordinance No. 2051 updating definitions and dimensions in Title 15

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission, Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission, and Environmental Advisory Committee have cancelled their joint special meeting scheduled for October 27, 2022, regarding the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan. The meeting will be rescheduled.

• Cancellation of joint special meeting on Casper Aquifer Protection Plan
• Meeting to be rescheduled

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and hold a work session on the Laramie Area Growth Plan. No specific ordinances or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Work session on the Laramie Area Growth Plan
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 22, and 26, 2022 meetings
• Citizen comments on non-agenda topics (no action taken)

The Laramie Planning Commission held a work session on the Laramie Area Growth Plan, receiving a presentation from Cameron Gloss and discussing annexation agreements and infrastructure concerns. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The commission will review several new business items including a final plat for Sundance Hill, a school resource center permit, and a municipal code update. Additionally, the body will sit as a Board of Adjustment to consider a fence height variance.

• Final plat for 9 lots at Sundance Hill near Colorado Ave. and Riverside Dr.
• Conditional Use Permit for a School Resource Center at 1948 Grand Avenue
• Amendment to multiple sections of Title 15 of the Laramie Municipal Code
• Fence height variance for 2104 S. 21st St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a work session regarding the Laramie Area Growth Plan. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments and the review of variances while sitting as the Board of Adjustment.

• Laramie Area Growth Plan work session
• Variances review (sitting as Board of Adjustment)

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission, Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission, and Environmental Advisory Committee are holding a joint work session. The primary focus is the Casper Aquifer Protection Draft Plan update.

• Casper Aquifer Protection Draft Plan work session

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission, Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission, and City-County Environmental Advisory Committee will hold a joint work session. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. will present the Draft Casper Aquifer Protection Plan to initiate a 45-day public comment period.

• Presentation of the Draft Casper Aquifer Protection Plan
• Kickoff of a 45-day public comment period starting August 25, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance request regarding the eastern end of Willett Drive. The request seeks to allow for a non-code compliant parking lot in the LR/APOZ zone.

• VAR-22-04: Pilot Hill Parking Lot Variance Request at the eastern end of Willett Drive

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two new business items regarding land development. These include a 16-lot residential proposal near Indian Hills Drive and a 5-lot industrial development at 793 Huron St.

• Indian Heights 1st Addition Final Plat: 16 lots for residential development near north end of Indian Hills Drive
• Knife River Business Park Final Plat: 5 lots for industrial development at 793 Huron St.
• City-County Intergovernmental Steering Committee report on the Aquifer Protection Plan update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final plat for a new residential development. The project involves the creation of 16 lots located near the north end of Indian Hills Drive.

• FP-22-02: Indian Heights 1st Addition Final Plat (16 lots for Residential Development)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a new business item regarding the Sundance Hill project. The request involves a final plat to create one lot on approximately one acre of land near Colorado Ave. and Riverside Dr.

• FP-22-01: Sundance Hill, 1st Filing (Final plat for 1 lot on ~1 acre near Colorado Ave.)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two requests for property vacation. One involves a street vacation for the University of Wyoming expansion, and the other involves a utility easement removal at Laramie River Business Park II.

• Vacation of Lewis Street between 14th and 15th Streets by University of Wyoming
• Vacation of utility easement at Laramie River Business Park II, Block 8, Lot 1 by WyoTech

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for an industrial business park and a conditional use permit for an animal shelter expansion. The body will also act as the Board of Adjustment to review a height and setback variance for a residential accessory building.

• PP-21-03: Preliminary Plat for Knife River Business Park proposing 5 industrial lots on 36 acres at 793 Huron St.
• CUP-22-07: Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building at 1064 N 5th St for the animal shelter.
• VAR-22-03: Variance request for 1302 Canby Street to allow an accessory building to exceed height limits and encroach into the front setback.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to act as the Board of Appeals for one specific case. The body will review an appeal from B4 Ventures, LLC regarding a staff requirement for a site plan to build a fence on an industrial property.

• AP-22-03: Appeal by B4 Ventures, LLC regarding a required site plan for a fence at 460 University Avenue (Zoning: I2 Industrial)

Planning Commission

The Laramie Planning Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022. No business will be discussed at this time.

• Meeting canceled for May 23, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider conditional use permits for a commercial lumberyard and a residential accessory building. The body will also sit as the Board of Adjustment to review a height variance request for a residential property.

• CUP-22-01: Conditional Use Permit for Bloedorn Lumber Company to expand and reconstruct buildings at 450 N 3rd Street
• CUP-22-06: Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building larger than 1,000 sq/ft at 1765 Riverside Dr.
• VAR-22-02: Variance request for an accessory building height exception at 1765 Riverside Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a work session regarding the Laramie Area Growth Plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a section for variances while sitting as the Board of Adjustment.

• Laramie Area Growth Plan work session
• Review of LPC Minutes from 04.11.2022
• Variances (sitting as Board of Adjustment)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a proposal for a new residential development. The body will review a preliminary plat for a subdivision in a single-family zoned district.

• PP-21-02: Preliminary Plat for Indian Heights Subdivision proposing 31 lots at the north end of Indian Hills Drive

Planning Commission

The commission will consider multiple conditional use permits for accessory buildings, a daycare, and an incinerator. Additionally, they will review a final plat for technology development and a height variance request.

• CUP-22-05: Type 2 Child Care Home at 2134 E Curtis St.
• CUP-22-02: Additional accessory building at 4429 Mojave Dr.
• CUP-22-04: Oversized accessory building at 2310 Cottonwood Drive
• FP-21-04: Final Plat for 6 lots for Technology/Office development near Cumulus Drive and 22nd Street
• CUP-22-03: Incinerator and greenhouse at 3745 Cherrywood E Loop