Douglas public meetings in 2021
29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider third-reading approval of a sweeping zoning code update (Ordinance No. 1011), accept amended FY2021 audited financial statements, and decide whether to cancel the December 27 meeting. The council will also hear department reports and recognize Wreaths Across America Day.
- Ordinance No. 1011 third reading: zoning code amendments affecting 20+ sections of municipal code
- Acceptance of amended FY2021 audited financial statements
- Consideration of cancelling December 27, 2021 regular City Council meeting
- Proclamation recognizing Wreaths Across America Day
- Public comment period for residents
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will discuss the Douglas Hockey Club, review the regular council agenda for the same day, and hear council and administrator reports. This is a discussion-only session, with no formal decisions expected.
- Discussion regarding Douglas Hockey Club
- Review of Regular City Council Agenda for December 13, 2021
- Council Reports
- Administrator's Report
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine items and several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of Ordinance No. 1011, which would amend numerous sections of the municipal code related to land use and zoning, and a resolution authorizing the police department to apply for a Homeland Security grant. The council will also consider a bid for snow removal at the Converse County Joint Justice Center and a previously tabled resolution supporting the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail.
- Ordinance No. 1011 (second reading) amending multiple sections of the Douglas Municipal Code, including zoning and land use regulations
- Resolution No. 2107 authorizing police department to apply for FY2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program funding
- Bid recommendation for Converse County Joint Justice Center snow removal
- Resolution No. 2106 (previously tabled) supporting designation of Bozeman Trail as National Historic Trail
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from November 4 and November 8 meetings
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss a joint federal grant application with CANDO, the Wyoming State Fair, and the county, and to consider Resolution No. 2106 supporting the designation of the Bozeman Trail. They will also review the agenda for the November 8 regular meeting and receive council and administrator reports. No public comment is allowed during this work session.
- Discussion of joint federal grant application with CANDO, Wyoming State Fair, and County
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2106, Support of Designation of Bozeman Trail
- Review of Regular City Council Agenda for November 8, 2021
- Council reports and Administrator's report
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission will approve past meeting minutes, discuss training updates, a Bozeman Trail resolution, and plan a Pioneer Cemetery tour. New business includes expired terms, an annual report, and a Friends of Camp Douglas update.
- Approve minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting
- Discuss Bozeman Trail resolution
- Plan Pioneer Cemetery tour for May
- Review expired terms and applications
- Review annual report
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine consent agenda items like minutes and the October warrant register. The main action items include first reading of Ordinance No. 1011, which makes numerous amendments to the Douglas Municipal Code, and resolutions adopting the FY 2021-2022 strategic plan and supporting the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail. The council will also consider a change order for the Pearson Interceptor Realignment Project and receive department reports.
- Ordinance No. 1011 first reading: amends multiple sections of the Douglas Municipal Code (e.g., 6.04.060, 16.6.31, tables 4-6, 4-7, 5.9-1)
- Resolution No. 2105: adopting the City of Douglas Strategic Plan for FY 2021-2022
- Resolution No. 2106: supporting designation of the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail
- Pearson Interceptor Realignment Project: Change Order No. 1 (cost breakdown attached)
- Consent agenda: approval of October 25, 2021 minutes and October 2021 warrant register
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on a show cause for sales tax delinquency and two zoning-related resolutions, including a conditional use permit for a church sign and a zoning change from industrial to residential. They will also take final action on an ordinance amending alcohol server certification requirements and consider an amendment to an aid agreement with High Country Behavioral Health. The agenda includes routine consent items, proclamations, and informational reports.
- Show cause hearing for sales tax delinquency by P&Z Inc. DBA Double D Liquors
- Resolution 2103: conditional use permit for electronic message board sign at 136 South 5th Street
- Resolution 2104: zoning change of part of Outlot C from I Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential
- Ordinance 1010: final reading amending alcohol server certification requirements (Chapter 5.16)
- Amendment to Aid to Others agreement with High Country Behavioral Health (formerly Solutions for Life)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two conditional use permits and a rezone request. They will also receive a staff report on two items previously forwarded to the City Council. The commission is advisory, and all items will be considered by the City Council on October 25, 2021.
- CUP 007-21: First United Methodist Church requests a conditional use permit for an electronic message display sign at 136 S. 5th Street (CB-1 Downtown Business Zone).
- ZON 004-21: James and Doris Menter request to rezone 337 1st Street West from I Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential.
- Staff report on SUB 005-21: City of Douglas replat of Meadow Acres Subdivision #3, Block 7: Lot 14 and Douglas Business Park, Tract B into Pathway Subdivision.
- Staff report on CUP 006-21: Trinity Baptist Church day care facility at 1424 Griffith Way.
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a show cause hearing for a liquor license delinquency, second reading of an ordinance on alcohol server certification, and resolutions supporting grant applications for Jackalope Square and the River Walk. They will also discuss a bid for a new pickup truck and possible action on a sanitation ordinance.
- Show cause hearing for P&Z Inc. DBA Double D Liquors sales tax delinquency
- Ordinance No. 1010 amending alcohol server certification requirements (second reading)
- Resolution No. 2100 supporting Wyoming Placemaking Large Grant for Jackalope Square enhancements
- Resolution No. 2101 supporting Wyoming Placemaking Small Grant for River Walk warming hut
- Bid recommendation for new 2022 one-ton 4x4 pickup with utility box
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including a Recreation Master Plan, North Antelope Drainage, a passenger rail working group, and redistricting. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. No public comment will be taken during this session.
- Discussion regarding Recreation Master Plan
- Discussion regarding North Antelope Drainage
- Discussion regarding Passenger Rail/Greater Northwest Working Group
- Discussion regarding Redistricting
- Review of Regular City Council Agenda for September 27, 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a replat application, a conditional use permit for a day care, and a staff report on a rezoning forwarded to the City Council. The commission is advisory; final decisions will be made by the City Council on September 27, 2021.
- SUB 005-21: Replat of Meadow Acres Subdivision #3, Block 7: Lot 14 and Douglas Business Park, Tract B into Pathway Subdivision
- CUP 006-21: Trinity Baptist Church requests conditional use permit for day care at 1424 Griffith Way
- ZON 03-21: Rezone 124, 128, 130, 134 South 2nd Street and 119, 125 Center Street from B-2 General Business to CB-1 Downtown Business
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss training updates, and review progress on several historic preservation projects, including Pioneer Cemetery, the South Douglas inventory and nomination, and the Bozeman Trail resolution. They will also plan a cemetery tour. The agenda is largely procedural and project-status oriented.
- Pioneer Cemetery installation update
- South Douglas inventory phase complete; boundaries changed; nomination writing beginning
- Bozeman Trail resolution discussion
- Cemetery tour planning (date, actors, guide, setup)
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and action items. Key items include a resolution to amend the FY2021 budget, a correction to a previous resolution for the Safeway Addition replat, a professional services agreement amendment with CEPI, and a change order for the 8.5 & 9th Street Project. The council will also discuss its work session schedule and receive department reports.
- Resolution No. 2096 amending the City of Douglas FY2021 budget
- Correction to Resolution No. 2084 for vacating/replatting Clearfield Addition and creating Safeway Addition
- 2nd Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with CEPI
- Change Order No. 1 for 8.5 & 9th Street Project (full depth reconstruction and retaining wall)
- Proclamation honoring Hunger Action Month - September 2021
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Recreation Master Plan, the Douglas Middle School intersection, and a taser contract. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on September 13, 2021. No public comment will be taken during this work session.
- Discussion regarding Recreation Master Plan
- Discussion regarding Douglas Middle School Intersection
- Discussion regarding Taser Contract
- Review of Regular City Council Agenda for September 13, 2021
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to rezone Original Town of Douglas, Block 14 from B-2 General Business to CB-1 Downtown Business. They will also consider a bid recommendation for police patrol vehicles. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing and resolution to rezone Block 14 from B-2 to CB-1
- Bid recommendation for police patrol vehicles
- Approval of minutes from July 22, August 5, and August 9 meetings
- July 2021 dashboards report
- Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from August 16
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone six parcels in the original Town of Douglas, Block 14, from B-2 General Business to CB-1 Downtown Business. The commission is advisory to the City Council, which will consider the item on August 23, 2021. Staff recommends approval.
- Rezone ZON 03-21: 124, 128, 130, 134 South 2nd Street and 119, 125 Center Street from B-2 to CB-1
- Applicants: Jerimy Johnson, Marcus Investments, Ryan Gallegos, Alexander Eklund, Wayne Bryan, Edward Klouda
- Staff report on DEV 03-21: Big Country Storage LLC Type B Development at 1533 W. Richards Street and 1400/1500 Commerce Drive
City Council
The Douglas City Council will consider several routine items and action items, including a resolution to apply for a state grant to replace the West River lift station, amendments to the Converse County Joint Justice Center agreement, and bids for pool deck resurfacing, intersection rehab, and roof replacement. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, public comment, and an executive session.
- Resolution No. 2094 authorizing application for Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account grant for West River lift station replacement
- Amendment to Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board Agreement
- Bid recommendation for Douglas Municipal Pool Deck Re-Surface
- Bid recommendation for South Riverbend and Richards Street intersection rehab project
- Bid recommendation for Public Works Annex roof replacement
City Council
This is a City Council work session with no public comment. The council will discuss the Wilson Pocket Park, review the agenda for the regular August 9, 2021 council meeting, and hear council and administrator reports. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion regarding Wilson Pocket Park
- Review of regular City Council agenda for August 9, 2021
- Council reports
- Administrator's report
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing Big Country Storage, LLC to build five mini warehouses in an I-Industrial zoning district at 1533 West Richards Street, 1400 Commerce Drive, and 1500 Commerce Drive. The council will also take final action on an ordinance amending liquor licensing rules, adopt police department policies, and approve several agreements and contracts.
- Resolution No. 2092: Type A development for five mini warehouses at Riverside Industrial Park (Lots 1, 7, 8)
- Ordinance No. 1009: final reading to amend Chapter 5.16 (liquor licensing) to comply with 2021 legislative changes
- Resolution No. 2093: adopt police department policies and procedures
- MOU with Converse County School District No. 1 for School Resource Officer
- Bid recommendation for audit services
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will discuss the Wilson Pocket Park, review the upcoming regular council agenda for July 26, 2021, and hear council and administrator reports. This is a discussion-only session; no formal votes are listed.
- Discussion regarding Wilson Pocket Park
- Review of Regular City Council Agenda for July 26, 2021
- Council Reports
- Administrator's Report
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve June minutes, discuss old business including training updates, Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton sign installation, and the completed first phase of the South Douglas update. They will also consider a resolution on the Bozeman Trail, make an appointment to the Downtown Historic District Review Panel, and plan a cemetery tour committee.
- Approve minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting
- Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs installation
- South Douglas Update – 1st Phase complete
- Bozeman Trail resolution
- Appointment to Douglas Downtown Historic District Review Panel
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Type B Development application by Big Country Storage LLC. The proposal is to construct five mini warehouse buildings (rentable storage units) on a 2.93-acre site at 1533 West Richards Street, 1400 Commerce Drive, and 1500 Commerce Drive. The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on July 26, 2021. The agenda also includes a staff report on a separate short-term rental application and an appointment to the Downtown Douglas Historic District Review Panel.
- DEV 03-21: Big Country Storage LLC proposes five 6,600 sq ft mini warehouse buildings on 2.93 acres at 1533 W. Richards St., 1400 & 1500 Commerce Dr.
- Staff recommends approval of the development plan and agreement; applicant requests an alternate landscaping plan (15% vs 20% required).
- Parking plan provides 7 spaces (6 standard + 1 ADA) versus 10 required, with additional parking disbursed throughout the facility.
- CUP 005-21: Scott & Jacey Bauman apply for a Short-Term Rental at 313 Center Street, Original Town of Douglas, Block 16: Lot 7.
- Appointment to the Downtown Douglas Historic District Review Panel.
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 313 Center Street, and will consider first reading of an ordinance amending liquor licensing rules to comply with 2021 state legislation. The council will also act on various appointments, contracts, and approvals, including a bid award for the Pearson Interceptor Project and a change order for the Douglas Parkway irrigation replacement.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2091 for a short-term rental conditional use permit at 313 Center Street
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1009 amending Chapter 5.16 (liquor licensing) for 2021 legislative compliance
- Bid recommendation award for Pearson Interceptor Project
- Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Douglas Parkway irrigation replacement
- Approval of septic system requests for Bob Williamson Park and Heritage Estates Lot 10
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on ACT Work Ready Communities, the public records process, and proposed updates to the liquor license ordinance. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. No public comment will be taken during this work session.
- Discussion of proposed liquor license ordinance updates
- Discussion regarding public records process
- ACT Work Ready Communities presentation by Hannah Swambom
- Review of regular City Council agenda for June 28, 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit (CUP 005-21) for a short-term rental (Airbnb) at 313 Center Street. Staff recommends approval. The commission also receives a staff report on a previously forwarded short-term rental application (CUP 004-21) for 414 North 3rd Street, which the City Council will act on June 28.
- CUP 005-21: Short-term rental at 313 Center Street, CB-1 Downtown Business zone
- CUP 004-21: Short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street, forwarded to City Council
- Public hearing for CUP 005-21
- Staff recommendation: approval with conditions (non-transferable, compliance with city requirements)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review old business including training updates, Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs, and the completed first phase of the South Douglas update, and to discuss new business regarding the Bozeman Trail, including letters of support and potential council resolution. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting
- Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs installation
- South Douglas update – 1st phase complete
- Preservation award/presentation to council
- Bozeman Trail: letters of support and council resolution discussion
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2090 to adopt the FY2022 budget. They will also consider a corrected resolution to vacate and replat land for the Safeway subdivision, appoint a Historic Preservation Commission member, and approve voting delegates for the WAM Summer Convention. Other items include a bid recommendation for purchasing city lots, ARPA funds, and a change order for the Big Horn & Shoshone Drive improvements project.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2022 budget (Resolution No. 2090)
- Corrections to Resolution No. 2084 for Safeway subdivision replat
- Appointment of one Historic Preservation Commission member (term 6/14/2021-12/31/2023)
- Bid recommendation to purchase Lots 8-10, Block 17, City of Douglas
- Change Order No. 1 for Big Horn & Shoshone Drive Miscellaneous Improvements Project
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed budget, review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on June 14, 2021, and hear the Administrator's Report. No public comment will be taken during this session.
- Discussion of proposed budget
- Review of regular City Council agenda for June 14, 2021
- Administrator's Report
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street, and will vote on several action items including a street vacation ordinance and a resolution to apply for COPS funding for an additional school resource officer. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and reports.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 2088, conditional use permit for short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street (R-2 zone)
- Ordinance No. 1008, vacating a portion of Poplar Street (third and final reading)
- Resolution No. 2089, authorizing police department to apply for FY2021 COPS Hiring Program funds for a second SRO
- MOU with Converse County and Glenrock for ACT Work Ready Community Program funding
- Proclamation honoring Lt. Col Ty 'Hog' Walsh