Douglas public meetings in 2021

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

The Douglas City Council approved Ordinance No. 1011 on its third and final reading, amending numerous sections of the Douglas Municipal Code and creating a new section. The council also accepted the FY2021 audited financial statements, with a note that they will be reviewed and discussed later, and voted to cancel the regularly scheduled December 27, 2021 meeting. All votes were 5-0. The council then entered executive session to consider site selection or purchase of real estate and adjourned afterward.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1011 on third and final reading, amending many Douglas Municipal Code sections and creating Section 16.6.31 (5-0)
• Accepted FY2021 audited financial statements as presented, to be reviewed and discussed later (5-0)
• Cancelled the regularly scheduled December 27, 2021 City Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including the December 13, 2021 agenda, November 22, 2021 minutes, and November 2021 warrant register (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider site selection or purchase of real estate under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(vii) (5-0)

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

The Douglas City Council held a work session on December 13, 2021, with no formal votes recorded. The council heard an update from the Douglas Youth Hockey Club on plans for a new facility, discussed the FY2021 audit timeline, body camera funding, and the proposed community center location at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds. Council members agreed to discuss the community center further with other agencies. The session adjourned at approximately 5:22 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; work session only
• Council concurred to discuss community center further with other agencies
• Discussed approval of FY2021 audit report by January 1st and having auditors present to council
• Body camera bid info submitted to Treasurer; budget amendment needed for purchase
• Pearson project application currently at DEQ
• Dumpsters for Lone Tree have been ordered

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

The Douglas City Council approved its consent agenda and moved several items forward on November 22, 2021. Ordinance No. 1011, which creates and amends numerous sections of the Douglas Municipal Code, passed its second reading 5-0. The council also approved Resolution No. 2107 authorizing the police department to apply for Homeland Security grant funding and awarded a snow removal bid for the Converse County Joint Justice Center to J&W Pest Control. Resolution No. 2106 supporting the Bozeman Trail National Historic Trail designation was removed from the table and amended to support a feasibility study.

• Approved consent agenda including November 4 work session and November 8 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Removed Resolution No. 2106 on Bozeman Trail designation from the table (5-0)
• Amended Resolution No. 2106 to support a feasibility study for the Bozeman Trail designation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1011 amending numerous Douglas Municipal Code sections on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2107 authorizing police to apply for FY2021 State Homeland Security grant funding (5-0)
• Approved bid recommendation for Converse County Joint Justice Center snow removal to J&W Pest Control (5-0)
• Recessed and adjourned into executive session for real estate site selection or purchase (5-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss a joint federal grant application for tourism and the designation of the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail. The council reached concurrence on several procedural items regarding snow removal bids and meeting cancellations.

• Concurred to support the Bozeman Trail feasibility study and amend Resolution No. 2016
• Concurred to approve the snow removal bid recommendation at the council level
• Concurred to add the cancellation of the December 27, 2021 meeting to the agenda

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

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its September 15, 2021 meeting and discussed old and new business. Members reviewed training updates, the Bozeman Trail discussion status, a recap of the October cemetery tour, upcoming board vacancies, and a proposed walking tour for June 2022.

• Approved minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimously)

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

The Douglas City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1011, a broad set of amendments to the Douglas Municipal Code, and adopted Resolution No. 2105, the City of Douglas Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. It tabled Resolution No. 2106 supporting designation of the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail to gather more information and discuss at a work session. The council also approved Change Order No. 1 for the Pearson Interceptor Realignment Project and approved the consent agenda. Councilperson Monty Gilbreath was absent; all recorded votes were 4-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1011 amending numerous sections of the Douglas Municipal Code, First Reading (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2105 adopting the City of Douglas Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2106 supporting National Historic Trail designation of the Bozeman Trail for more information and work session discussion (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for the Pearson Interceptor Realignment Project, $2,965.00, total project cost $589,150.00, completion dates extended 30 days to November 15 and November 30, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: agenda corrections/approval, October 25, 2021 minutes, October 2021 warrant register (4-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at approximately 5:55 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a pocket park on Main Street, the scope of services for a Recreation Master Plan RFP, and Ordinance No. 1011, which updates ULDC language in the city code. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on November 8, 2021. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Discussion regarding Pocket Park – Main Street of Douglas
• Discussion regarding Recreation Master Plan Scope of Services RFP
• Discussion regarding Ordinance No. 1011 – updating ULDC language
• Review of Regular City Council Agenda for November 8, 2021

The City Council held a work session to discuss city projects and upcoming agenda items. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, as it was designated as a work session.

• Discussed pocket park ownership transfer
• Delayed decision on Recreation Master Plan RFP
• Reviewed Ordinance No. 1011 regarding short-term rentals
• Reviewed November 8, 2021, regular meeting agenda

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)

The Douglas City Council held a show cause hearing on a sales tax delinquency for P&Z Inc. d/b/a Double D Liquors. The council voted 4-1 to require monthly proof of state sales tax payment to the City Clerk, impose no fine at this time, and provide that a liquor license suspension of up to 30 days would occur for another delinquency or late payment, for the duration P&Z Inc. owns the license. The council also approved a conditional use permit for an electronic message board sign at the First United Methodist Church, a zoning change from Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential for part of Outlot C, an alcohol server certification ordinance on third reading, an amendment to the Aid to Others Agreement with High Country Behavioral Health, and two Planning & Zoning Commission appointments.

• Sales tax delinquency (Double D Liquors): no fine imposed; monthly state payment proof required; up to 30-day license suspension for future delinquency or late payment (4-1, Gilbreath nay)
• Approved Resolution No. 2103, conditional use permit for electronic message board sign at First United Methodist Church, 136 South 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2104, zoning change from Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential for part of Outlot C (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1010 amending alcohol server certification requirements, third reading (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Aid to Others Agreement with High Country Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Appointed Becky Renstrom and Dave Patterson to Planning & Zoning Commission, terms October 26, 2021 to October 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 25, 2021 agenda, October 7, 2021 work session minutes, and October 11, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting at approximately 6:05 p.m. (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 15, 2021 meeting and discuss old business items, including training updates, a Bozeman Trail resolution, a recap of a cemetery tour, and plans for a Pioneer Cemetery tour in May. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed for decision.

• Approve minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting
• Bozeman Trail resolution discussion
• Cemetery tour recap and Pioneer Cemetery tour planned for May
• CLG Lunch and Learn update

City Council

The City Council is not holding a regular meeting. This is a notice that a quorum of the council may be present at the Converse County Commissioners meeting to discuss a Community Center with county commissioners and the city administrator.

• Possible quorum at Converse County Commissioners meeting
• Discussion with county commissioners regarding a Community Center

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.

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign at First United Methodist Church, 136 S. 5th Street, and 4-0 to recommend rezoning 337 1st Street West from Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential. Both recommendations now go to the City Council. The Commission also heard that two items from its September 20, 2021 meeting — a replat into Pathway Subdivision and a day care facility for Trinity Baptist Church — had been approved by the City Council as recommended.

• Recommended approval to City Council of CUP 007-21, electronic message sign at 136 S. 5th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of ZON 004-21, rezoning 337 1st Street West from Industrial to R-2 (4-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Accepted the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:43 P.M. (4-0)

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

The Douglas City Council approved its consent agenda, advanced an alcohol server certification ordinance on second reading, and passed three resolutions supporting state grant applications for Jackalope Square and the River Walk plus passenger rail expansion. A show cause hearing on a sales tax delinquency for P&Z Inc. DBA Double D Liquors was tabled to the next meeting because the owners were absent. The council also approved a bid for a new pickup, directed staff to follow up on sanitation costs with the owner of Lone Tree, and met in executive session before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda including September 2021 warrant register (5-0)
• Tabled Double D Liquors sales tax delinquency show cause hearing to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1010 on alcohol server certification, second reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2100 supporting Wyoming Placemaking Large Grant for Jackalope Square (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2101 supporting Wyoming Placemaking Small Grant for River Walk (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2102 supporting passenger rail expansion in the Greater Northwest (5-0)
• Approved bid up to $41,121.00 to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for a 2022 one-ton 4x4 pickup with utility box (5-0)
• Directed staff to follow up with Lone Tree owner on sanitation costs and invite him to a work session

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the fire department training facility, a placemaking grant, and the recreation master plan.

• Discussion regarding Fire Department Training Facility
• Discussion regarding Placemaking Grant Application
• Discussion regarding Recreation Master Plan
• Discussion regarding Passenger Rail Resolution
• Discussion regarding Redistricting

The Douglas City Council held a work session on October 7, 2021, to discuss various topics including the fire department training facility, a placemaking grant application, a recreation master plan, and a passenger resolution. The council also reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda and heard project updates, but took no formal votes during the work session.

• Direction given to deed the training facility property over to the fire department
• Direction given to move forward with large grant application for Jackalope Square and small grant application for River Walk Shelter
• Consensus to move forward with the passenger resolution
• Consensus to nominate the group organizing bras across the bridge for 'Extra Mile Heroes'
• Consensus to place the existing sanitation ordinance for Lone Tree on Monday night's agenda

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a daycare at Trinity Baptist Church and a subdivision replat, then consider ordinances on alcohol server certification and public records fees, plus bid recommendations for a water tank project and sale of city property. The agenda also includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Conditional use permit for Trinity Baptist Church daycare at 1424 Griffith Way in R-1 zone
• Vacate and replat Meadow Acres No. 3, Block 7, Lot 14 and Douglas Business Park, Tract B into Pathway Subdivision
• Ordinance No. 1010 amending alcohol server certification requirements (Chapter 5.16)
• Resolution No. 2099 setting fees for public records requests
• Bid recommendations for Clearfield Water Storage Tank Vent Replacement and Elm Street Property disposition

The Douglas City Council approved all items on its September 27, 2021 agenda by 5-0 votes, including a conditional use permit for a day care, a subdivision replat, an alcohol server certification ordinance, public records fees, a water tank vent project bid, and the sale of the Elm Street property. No public comments were offered and no executive session was held. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda including September 27 agenda, September 9 work session minutes, and September 13 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2097, conditional use permit for Trinity Baptist Church day care at 1424 Griffith Way in an R-1 zone (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2098, vacating and replatting Meadow Acres No. 3 Subdivision Block 7 Lot 14 and Douglas Business Park Tract B into Pathway Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1010 amending Chapter 5.16 of the Douglas Municipal Code on alcohol server certification requirements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2099 setting fees for public records requests and services (5-0)
• Approved bid for Clearfield Water Storage Tank Vent Replacement Project to Western Plains Logistics, LLC, not to exceed $37,500.75 (5-0)
• Approved sale of the Elm Street Property to Alex Felton for $16,175.00 (5-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m. (5-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss community recreation planning, drainage issues, and redistricting. The council reached a consensus to move forward with a study to determine the best options for community and school recreational needs.

• Consensus reached to conduct a study on community and school recreation needs
• Consensus reached to move show cause hearing date to the first meeting in October

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a replat to create the Pathway Subdivision and a conditional use permit for a daycare at Trinity Baptist Church. The Commission also received a report that the City Council previously approved a rezoning application for properties on South 2nd Street and Center Street.

• Recommended approval of Pathway Subdivision replat (4-0)
• Recommended approval of daycare permit for 1424 Griffith Way (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes of its July 17, 2021 meeting and heard updates on several projects. A proposal to change the date and time of the cemetery tour was tabled until next year after no alternative was agreed upon. The first phase of the South Douglas District inventory and boundaries is complete, with consultants set to begin writing the national historic designation nomination. No new business was taken up.

• Approved July 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled cemetery tour date/time change until next year
• South Douglas District boundaries adjusted after SHPO discussion; nomination writing to begin

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

The Douglas City Council approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021 and a $72,650 change order on the 8.5 and 9th Street Project, raising its total cost cap to $749,545.00 and extending completion dates to October 20 and November 10, 2021. The council also approved corrections to a replat resolution, an amendment to a professional services agreement with Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc., and the consent agenda. Council concurred to move work session start times to 4:00 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2096 amending the FY2021 City budget (5-0)
• Approved corrections to Resolution No. 2084 vacating and replatting Clearfield Addition lots and creating the Safeway Addition (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Number Two to the Professional Services Agreement with Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. for city engineering services (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for the 8.5 and 9th Street Project, $72,650.00, total project cost not to exceed $749,545.00, completion dates extended to October 20 and November 10, 2021 (5-0)
• Concurred to change City Council work session time to 4:00 p.m.
• Adjourned the regular meeting (5-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to review a joint recreation master plan, intersection safety, and police taser procurement. No formal votes were taken as the meeting was a work session, but the Council reached a concurrence to support a $10,000 contribution for the recreation plan and to proceed with a taser contract.

• Concurred to support $10,000 for joint recreation master plan
• Concurred to move forward with taser contract
• Reviewed upcoming September 13, 2021, City Council agenda

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

The City Council approved a zoning change for Block 14 of the Original Town of Douglas from B-2 to CB-1. Additionally, the Council authorized the purchase of two police patrol vehicles from Fremont Motors for up to $64,862.00. Members also discussed traffic safety concerns at the intersection of Riverbend and South Windriver Drive.

• Approved Resolution No. 2095 to rezone Block 14 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two police vehicles for $64,862.00 (5-0)
• Amended agenda to include traffic control discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned into Executive Session regarding litigation (5-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (5-0)

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

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval to the City Council for ZON 03-21, an application by Jerimy Johnson, Marcus Investments, Ryan Gallegos, Alexander Eklund, Wayne Bryan, and Edward Klouda to rezone properties at 124, 128, 130, 134 South 2nd Street and 119 and 125 Center Street. The public hearing opened at 5:31 P.M. and closed at 5:35 P.M.; staff recommended approval, and the owner was not available for questions. The Commission also accepted the agenda and the July 19, 2021 minutes, both 4-0, and heard that the City Council approved DEV 03-21, a Type B Development at 1533 W Richards Street, 1400 Commerce Drive and 1500 Commerce Drive, as recommended by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 P.M.

• Recommended approval to City Council of ZON 03-21, rezoning 124, 128, 130, 134 South 2nd Street and 119, 125 Center Street (4-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Accepted the July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:38 P.M. (4-0)

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

The Douglas City Council approved four action items on August 9, 2021, all by 5-0 votes. These included a resolution to seek a federal mineral royalty grant for replacing the West River Lift Station, a joint powers agreement for the Converse County Justice Center, and three bid recommendations: $148,734 for the municipal pool deck resurfacing, $65,307 for the South Riverbend and Richards Street intersection rehab, and up to $119,861 for the Public Works Annex roof replacement. The consent agenda, which included the July 26 minutes and July 2021 warrant register, was also approved 5-0. No public comments or executive session were held.

• Approved Resolution No. 2094 to submit a federal mineral royalty grant application for replacing the West River Lift Station (5-0)
• Approved the Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board Agreement (5-0)
• Approved bid for Douglas Municipal Pool Deck Re-Surface Project to Aquatic Renovation Systems Inc. for $148,734 (5-0)
• Approved bid for South Riverbend and Richards Street Intersection Rehab Project to Wayne Coleman Construction for $65,307.00 (5-0)
• Approved bid for Public Works Annex Roof Replacement to Pinnacle Construction for a total not to exceed $119,861.00 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 26 minutes and July 2021 warrant register (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:38 p.m. (5-0)

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

The Douglas City Council held a work session on August 5, 2021; no votes or formal decisions were recorded. Mainstreet Douglas presented the history of the vacant lot proposed for a Wilson Pocket Park and discussed possible designs and whether the city might take ownership. The Enterprise reported receiving quotes for free wi-fi at Jackalope Square and Washington Park, with Bartling Park also discussed. Council members asked about lights at the Richards/Wind River Drive intersection and about a partial final payment withheld on the City Hall Remodel because windows were not completed.

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

The Douglas City Council approved Resolution No. 2092, authorizing Big Country Storage, LLC to proceed with a Type A development for five mini warehouses in an I-Industrial Zoning District at 1533 West Richards Street, 1400 Commerce Drive and 1500 Commerce Drive (Riverside Industrial Park, Lots 1, 7, and 8). The council also approved Ordinance No. 1009 on its third and final reading, amending Chapter 5.16 of the Douglas Municipal Code on liquor licensing, permitting, and sales to comply with 2021 legislative actions. Other approvals included a police department policy and procedures resolution, a school resource officer memorandum of understanding with Converse County School District #1, two lease amendments at 130 South 3rd Street, an audit services bid to Skogen, Cometto Associates, PC, and funding agreements with the Fire Suppression Authority and Laramie Peak Humane Society. All votes were 4-0, with Councilperson Monty Gilbreath absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2092 for five mini warehouses at Riverside Industrial Park (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1009 on liquor licensing, third and final reading (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2093 adopting police department policy and procedures (4-0)
• Approved school resource officer memorandum of understanding with Converse County School District #1 (4-0)
• Approved Lease Agreement Amendment No. 2 with CANDO/The Enterprise at 130 South 3rd Street (4-0)
• Approved Lease Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Father Hubbard's Cupboard at 130 South 3rd Street (4-0)
• Approved audit services bid to Skogen, Cometto Associates, PC (4-0)
• Approved funding agreements with Fire Suppression Authority and Laramie Peak Humane Society for FY2022 (4-0)

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

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the July 26 agenda and various city reports. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Postponed discussion regarding Wilson Pocket Park

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

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting and appointed members Bill Sinnard and Betsy Varland to the Douglas Downtown Historic District Review Panel. The commission also heard updates regarding historic signs, the South Douglas District inventory, and upcoming training opportunities with the State Historic Preservation Office.

• Approved minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Sinnard and Betsy Varland to the Douglas Downtown Historic District Review Panel (unanimous)

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 consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend liquor licensing and permitting rules. The meeting also includes funding agreements for various community services and a bid recommendation for utility improvements on 2nd and 3rd Streets.

• Ordinance No. 1009: Amending Chapter 5.16 regarding liquor licensing, permitting, and sales
• Bid recommendation for 2nd & 3rd Street Utility Improvements Project
• FY2022 funding agreements for various community service contracts
• Introduction of new police officers Caleb Holsher, Tristen Johnson, Adam Reiter, and Kurtis Kinney

The City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code for liquor licensing. They also approved fiscal year 2022 funding agreements for various local service agencies, youth development services, and the recreation board, alongside a utility improvement project bid.

• Approved Consent Agenda including agenda corrections, work session and meeting minutes, and June 2021 warrant register (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1009 amending Chapter 5.16 of Douglas Municipal Code regarding liquor licensing on second reading (4-0)
• Approved 2022 fiscal year Funding Agreements for Contract for Services for multiple community agencies (4-0)
• Approved 2022 fiscal year Funding Agreement with Youth Development Services (3-0-1, Mayor Kemper abstained)
• Approved 2022 fiscal year Funding Agreement with Converse County School District #1/Recreation Board (3-0-1, Councilperson Gilbreath abstained)
• Approved bid recommendation for the 2nd & 3rd Street Utility Improvements Project to Hot Iron for $1,503,050.17 (4-0)

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

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental and awarded a $586,185 contract for the Pearson Interceptor Project. Members also made several appointments to the Douglas Housing Authority and Converse County Tourism Board. Additionally, the Council discussed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring alcohol server training following liquor license compliance violations.

• Approved short-term rental permit at 313 Center Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of liquor licensing ordinance (5-0)
• Appointed Margie Dryer and Kerry Shatto to Housing Authority (5-0)
• Appointed three representatives to Tourism & Promotion Board (5-0)
• Designated Douglas Budget as official city newspaper (5-0)
• Approved $2,218.76 change order for irrigation project (5-0)
• Approved septic system requests at Bob Williamson Park and Heritage Estates (5-0/4-0-1)
• Awarded $586,185 Pearson Interceptor Project contract to Ramshorn Construction (5-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss the ACT Work Ready Communities program, liquor license ordinance updates, and the city's public records process. Council directed staff to create a modified public records policy based on the State A&I fee structure. No formal votes were taken as this was a work session.

• Directed staff to modify City Public Records Policy
• Reviewed ACT Work Ready Communities progress
• Discussed proposed liquor license ordinance updates

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)

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval to the City Council of a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 313 Center Street, conditioned on a city inspection confirming a two-hour fire-rated barrier between the first and second floors before the permit is issued. The Commission also accepted the agenda and the May 17, 2021 minutes, both 4-0. Staff reported that the City Council had approved CUP 04-21 for a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street as recommended by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 P.M.

• Recommended approval to City Council of CUP 05-21, short-term rental at 313 Center Street, with staff recommendations and a condition requiring city inspection of a two-hour fire-rated barrier between floors before permit issuance (4-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Accepted the May 17, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:41 P.M. (4-0)

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

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved the May 19, 2021 minutes and moved forward on two items: it voted 5-0 to ask the city council to support the Bozeman Trail project by resolution, and voted 5-0 to coordinate a "Ribbons across the Ruts" ribbon-cutting ceremony once the Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton sign and parking area work is finished. It also heard updates on the South Douglas historic district, where the first inventory and boundary phase is complete and consultants will next write a national historic designation nomination. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm; the next meeting is July 21, 2021 at City Hall.

• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved coordinating "Ribbons across the Ruts" ribbon-cutting ceremony when sign/parking work is done (5-0)
• Approved requesting city council support for Bozeman Trail in the form of a resolution (5-0)
• Heard that Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs are finished and being installed
• Heard South Douglas district inventory and boundaries phase is complete; final report available at planning office
• Heard Betsy Varland was appointed to the commission and attended

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

The City Council approved the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022 after an initial failed vote and subsequent reconsideration. The council also approved a land sale, a road project change order, and the acceptance of ARPA funds.

• Approved Resolution No. 2090 for the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2084 to vacate and replat land for the Subway Subdivision (4-0)
• Appointed Betsy Varland to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Kemper as voting delegate and Councilperson Pexton as alternate for WAM Summer Convention (4-0)
• Approved $142,000 sale of Lots 8-10, Block 17 to Leon E. Towell (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of ARPA funds distributed through the State (4-0)
• Approved $31,447.50 change order for Big Horn & Shoshone Drive Improvements (4-0)

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

The Douglas City Council met in a work session on June 10, 2021 and discussed the FY2022 proposed budget, including the Fire Department budget, City and County payroll shares, CARES Act funding, equipment purchases, the new training facility, employee wages and possible step increases, COLA adjustments or incentive payments, and revenue streams. Members also discussed publication fees under a proposed newspaper contract and reviewed the agenda for the June 14, 2021 regular meeting, which will include a change order for the Big Horn & Shoshone Project involving reconstruction on Shoshone Drive. No decisions or votes were recorded; the session was discussion only and adjourned at about 5:25 p.m.

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

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street. The council also authorized a grant application for an additional police officer and approved a funding agreement for a work-ready community program.

• Approved Resolution No. 2088 for a short-term rental permit at 414 North 3rd Street (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1008 to vacate a portion of Poplar Street on third reading (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2089 to apply for DOJ COPS funds to hire a second SRO for CCSD#1 Schools (4-0)
• Approved MOU for Converse County ACT Work Ready Community Program with a $25,000 annual limit (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing projects. Topics include updates on the South Douglas District, Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs, and Historic Preservation month activities.

• Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton Signs update
• South Douglas District update
• Historic Preservation month planning
• Bozeman Trail discussion
• Commission vacancies

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to send a letter of support for nominating the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail. It also unanimously approved the minutes of its April 21, 2021 meeting. Other items were updates only, including signs for the Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton site, a second-phase contract for the South Douglas District nomination, and a preservation award presentation moved to the June Council meeting. No school tour was held this year.

• Approved letter of support for nominating the Bozeman Trail as a National Historic Trail (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:03 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request for a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street. The meeting also includes staff reports on a daycare permit and several subdivision and street vacation requests for City Council consideration.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at 963 Meadowlark Drive
• Vacate and Replat application for Safeway Subdivision, Clearfield #2 and #3
• Vacation of a portion of Poplar Street to create the Douglas Senior Center Addition

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street. The commission also accepted its agenda and the April 19, 2021 minutes by 5-0 votes. Staff reported that three items from the April 19 meeting were later approved by the City Council as recommended, with one street vacation requiring a third ordinance reading on May 24. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.

• Recommended approval to City Council of CUP 004-21, a short-term rental at 414 North 3rd Street, with staff recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Accepted the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to address council action items. The primary item for discussion or decision is the City Administrator contract.

• City Administrator Contract

The Douglas City Council held a special meeting on May 13, 2021 and approved the City Administrator's contract as presented, with no discussion, on a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the meeting agenda, 5-0. No public comments were offered and no executive session was held. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:41 a.m.

• Approved the City Administrator's contract as presented (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including corrections, additions, and approval of the May 13, 2021 agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2022 budget. There will be no public comment allowed during this session.

• Discussion regarding FY2022 Budget

The City Council conducted a work session to review proposed FY2022 budgets with department heads. The Mayor and Council made recommendations for all funds after reviewing various departmental expenditures and revenues. No formal votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to cemetery costs and city employee human resources policies. The agenda also includes a first reading for vacating a portion of Poplar Street and an amendment to a lease agreement for the Old Boys & Girls Club property.

• Ordinance No. 1007: Amending municipal code regarding Douglas Park Cemetery costs
• Ordinance No. 1008: First reading to vacate a portion of Poplar Street, Senior Center Addition
• Resolution No. 2087: Adopting changes to City of Douglas Human Resources policies
• Lease amendment: Agreement between City of Douglas and Memorial Hospital of Converse County
• Presentation: Introduction of a new Police Detective

The City Council approved an ordinance regarding Douglas Park Cemetery costs with an amendment to fees for unscheduled services. The council also approved changes to city human resources policies and a lease amendment for the Old Boys & Girls Club property.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1007 regarding Douglas Park Cemetery costs, amending unscheduled service fees to $500 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1008 to vacate a portion of Poplar Street on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2087 adopting changes to Human Resources Policies and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement amendment with Memorial Hospital of Converse County for Old Boys & Girls Club property (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2021 Consent Agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Aid to Others applications. The council will also review the upcoming agenda for the May 10, 2021, regular meeting and hear the Administrator's report.

• Discussion regarding Aid to Others applications
• Review of May 10, 2021, Regular City Council Agenda
• Administrator's Report

The Douglas City Council held a work session on May 6, 2021, with no formal decisions recorded. Council members discussed applications for aid to others, including the amounts requested and a general consensus on amounts to be granted, and reviewed the regular City Council agenda for May 10, 2021, including proposed cemetery rates for weekend burials. The Administrator's Report drew no questions, and the session adjourned at approximately 6:46 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on liquor license transfers and several land use resolutions. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing a downtown open container district and reviewing infrastructure bid recommendations.

• Public hearing for retail liquor license transfer for Pinz LLC DBA House Of Pinz
• Resolution to establish an open container district in the Downtown Historic District
• Bid recommendation for the 8 1/2 & 9th Street Project
• Bid recommendation for the Bartling Park Ball Field Lighting Project
• Resolution for a conditional use permit for a daycare at 963 Meadowlark Drive

The Douglas City Council approved a transfer of a retail liquor license for Pinz LLC DBA House of Pinz, contingent on verification of the April 30, 2021 property sale at 116 North 3rd Street. It approved three resolutions on property matters, including a replat creating the Safeway Addition and a conditional use permit for a day care at 963 Meadowlark Drive. The council also awarded the 8 ½ & 9th Street Project to Ramshorn Construction for up to $676,895.00 and the Bartling Park ball field lighting project to H & H Electric for up to $192,337.23. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda, including April 26 agenda and April 12 and April 19 minutes (5-0)
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license for Pinz LLC DBA House of Pinz, contingent on verification of sale of 116 North 3rd Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2084 vacating and replatting Clearfield Addition lots and creating the Safeway Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2085 granting Dawn Wilson a conditional use permit for a day care at 963 Meadowlark Drive (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2086 vacating part of Outlot C and creating the Douglas Senior Center Addition (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1008 vacating a portion of Poplar Street, Senior Center Addition (5-0)
• Approved correction to Resolution No. 2079 fixing a typo of 'Blocks' instead of 'Lots' (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1007 amending cemetery cost sections of the municipal code (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss questions regarding the City of Douglas Strategic Plan. There will be no public comment allowed during this session.

• Discussion regarding City of Douglas Strategic Plan

The Douglas City Council held a work session on April 26, 2021 to discuss the City's Strategic Plan. Hannah Swanbom of Yellow Horse Consulting led a review of current goals, which goals were met, which to keep, and how core values are communicated to employees and the community. No votes or formal decisions were recorded, and the session adjourned at about 5:10 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss updates regarding the South Douglas District and Pioneer Cemetery signs. The meeting includes discussions on Historic Preservation month activities and new business regarding walking tour signs.

• Pioneer Cemetery / Sir Barton Signs update
• South Douglas District update
• Historic Preservation month planning
• Walking tour signs discussion

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved its March 17, 2021 minutes and voted unanimously to give a preservation award to Sherri Mullinix. The commission also finalized and approved Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs, which were sent to 307 Signs with a hope of completion by early June. A request for walking tour signs identifying 18 historic homes in north Douglas will be considered for next year's budget. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.; the next meeting is May 19, 2021 at City Hall.

• Approved March 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preservation award to Sherri Mullinix (unanimous)
• Finalized and approved Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs, sent to 307 Signs
• Walking tour signs for 18 historic homes to be considered for next year's budget
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Douglas City Council and Converse County Commissioners will hold a joint session to hear presentations regarding aid requests for various entities. The session includes scheduled presentations from several non-profit organizations seeking funding from the City, the County, or both.

• CANDO D.B.A. The Enterprise requesting $85,000 from City and $119,460 plus $64,000 for ACT from County
• Laramie Peak Humane Society requesting $110,000 plus $5,000 for spay/neuter from City and $15,000 plus facility from County
• Douglas Community Club requesting $75,000 from City and $30,000 from County
• King's Portion requesting $52,400 from City (no County application received)
• CCSD#1 Recreation Board requesting $40,000 from City (no County application received)

The Douglas City Council and Converse County Commissioners held a joint work session to discuss FY2022 Community Service Grant funding requests with various non-profit organizations. Organizations presented overviews of their services and funding requests, and officials asked questions for clarification. No council action was taken during the meeting.

• Held a joint work session on FY2022 Community Service Grant requests; no council action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission is reviewing applications for a daycare conditional use permit and several subdivision replats. These items, including the creation of the Safeway Addition and the Douglas Senior Center Addition, will be considered by the City Council on April 26, 2021.

• Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at 963 Meadowlark Drive
• Vacate and Replat for the Safeway Addition (ACI Real Estate SPE 105, LLC)
• Vacate and Replat to create the Douglas Senior Center Addition
• Vacate and Replat for Meadowlark Trails Subdivision #5
• Vacate and Replat for Meadow Acres #4 Addition

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended three applications for City Council approval, including a subdivision for Safeway and a home day care. The commission also received reports that City Council approved two previous requests regarding the Meadowlark Trails and Meadow Acres subdivisions.

• Recommended approval of ACI Real Estate SPE 105, LLC application to vacate and replat into Safeway Subdivision (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Dawn Wilson to operate a day care at 963 Meadowlark Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of City of Douglas application to vacate part of Poplar Street for Douglas Senior Center Addition (4-0)
• Accepted March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding municipal service fees and usage. Items include proposed changes to water, sewer, and solid waste rates, as well as a moratorium on new users outside city limits using municipal systems.

• Resolution 2081: Restricting new users outside city limits from municipal water, sewer, and sanitation systems
• Resolution 2077: Amending user charges for water, sewer, sanitation, and solid waste effective April 1, 2021
• Ordinance 1007: Amending costs associated with Douglas Park Cemetery
• Resolution 2076: Amending Douglas Municipal Swimming Pool hours and admission policies
• Resolution 2080: Authorizing Police Department to apply for FY2021 State Homeland Security Grant

The Douglas City Council approved Resolution No. 2077 raising municipal water, sewer, sanitation and solid waste user charges effective May 1, 2021, with a 4% increase this year and 4% in 2022. It also awarded the Douglas Parkway Irrigation Project to Chalk Buttes Landscaping at a total project cost of $256,427.00 including alternate #1. Resolution No. 2076, which would have amended swimming pool hours and admission policies, failed 0-4. Ordinance No. 1007 on Douglas Park Cemetery costs and two other resolutions were approved 4-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1007 amending cemetery cost sections (4-0)
• Resolution No. 2076 on pool hours and admission policies failed (0-4)
• Approved Resolution No. 2077 raising water/sewer/sanitation/solid waste user charges effective May 1, 2021, 4% in 2021 and 4% in 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2080 authorizing police to apply for FY2021 Homeland Security grant funding, with an added $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2081 restricting new users outside city limits from water/sewer/sanitation connections (4-0)
• Awarded Douglas Parkway Irrigation Project bid to Chalk Buttes Landscaping, $198,627.00 plus alternate #1 for a total of $256,427.00 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 2021 warrant register and prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at approximately 5:56 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss signage and receive an update from the City Administrator. There will be no public comment during this session.

• Discussion regarding signage
• Administrator's update
• Review of April 12, 2021, regular meeting agenda

The Douglas City Council held a work session on April 8, 2021; no council action was taken. Discussion covered what avenues the City has for addressing signage with profanity or hate speech, with Police Chief Byerly saying there is no avenue based on content alone unless it contains sexually explicit material. The administrator previewed the April 12 regular meeting agenda, including three previously tabled rate items and a bid recommendation for Douglas Parkway Irrigation, and the Director of Public Works reported a $3.5 million estimate for the Pearson Road project.

• No council action taken; work session only
• No decision recorded on signage content rules; chief said no avenue based on content alone unless sexually explicit
• No decision on Douglas Parkway Irrigation bid recommendation; item set for April 12 agenda
• No decision on utility rate items; three previously tabled rate items set for April 12 agenda
• No decision on Pearson Road project; $3.5 million estimate reported

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city rate structures and receive an update from the City Administrator. There will be no public comment allowed during this session.

• Discussion regarding City of Douglas rate structures
• Presentation and discussion with The Enterprise
• City Administrator's update

The Douglas City Council held a work session on March 25, 2021; the minutes state no Council action was taken. Council heard a presentation from The Enterprise on façade grants, workforce, Main Street and tourism activities, and discussed utility rate structures. Council concurred that pool rates should not be increased this year and advised staff to remove the non-city rates column from proposed cemetery rates. Staff also reported the City expects just under $1 million from a new stimulus bill, which the Administrator said could go toward the Pearson Road project.

• No Council action taken — work session only
• Council concurred pool rates should not be increased this year
• Council advised staff to remove the non-city rates column from proposed cemetery rates
• Council expressed interest in moving forward with updating the strategic plan for the next 2 years
• No vote recorded on proposed 4% across-the-board utility rate increase or moratorium on new accounts outside the city

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a new liquor license for Ranahan Steakhouse and two residential rezoning resolutions. The meeting also includes reviews of February 2021 financial dashboards and treasurer reports.

• New Bar & Grill Liquor License application for Restaurant Central LLC DBA Ranahan Steakhouse
• Resolution No. 2078: Vacate, replat, and rezone Meadowlark Trails Subdivision from R-1 to RE
• Resolution No. 2079: Vacate, replat, and rezone Meadow Acres from R-1 to R-3
• February 2021 Dashboards and Treasurer's Report review

The City Council approved a new liquor license for Ranahan Steakhouse and passed two resolutions to vacate, replat, and rezone residential areas. All motions passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved Bar & Grill Liquor License for Restaurant Central LLC DBA Ranahan Steakhouse (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2078 to vacate, replat, and rezone Meadowlark Trails areas to RE Residential Estate (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2079 to vacate, replat, and rezone Meadow Acres Lots 35-46 to R-3 Limited Mixed Residential (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing items. Topics include training updates, the Pioneer Cemetery, and the South Douglas District.

• Approval of February 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Pioneer Cemetery / Sir Barton Signs discussion
• South Douglas District update
• 2021/22 Budget Request review
• Commission vacancy discussion

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the February 17, 2021 minutes and amended its 2021/22 budget request to add a $2,800 match for a CLG grant, bringing the total request to $6,600. The board reviewed final Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs for printing and received an update on the South Douglas District. Members also discussed possible May downtown and Pioneer Cemetery tours with third graders, pending school field trip checks.

• Approved February 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended 2021/22 budget request to add $2,800 CLG grant match, total $6,600 (unanimous)
• Reviewed Pioneer Cemetery/Sir Barton signs for final printing
• Advertised commission vacancy as public notice in newspaper
• Discussed May downtown and Pioneer Cemetery tours with 3rd graders; no action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing two major rezoning requests to change residential density. One proposal seeks to create larger residential estate lots at Meadowlark Trails, while the other proposes medium and high-density apartments at Meadow Acres.

• Rezone Meadowlark Trails Subdivision #2 and #3 from R-1 to RE Residential Estate
• Rezone Meadow Acres Lots 35-46 and portions of Swallow Street and Bluebird Drive from R-1 to R-3 Multiple Residence
• Meadowlark Trails proposal reduces total lot count from 75 to 33
• Meadow Acres proposal intended to create a buffer between MH-2 Mobile Home Park and R-1 districts

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance regarding fee and rate adjustments. Items include increases for water, sewer, and solid waste services, as well as changes to cemetery and municipal pool policies.

• Resolution 2077: Increasing user charges for municipal water, sewer, sanitation, and solid waste effective April 1, 2021
• Ordinance 1007: Amending costs associated with Douglas Park Cemetery
• Resolution 2076: Amending Douglas Municipal Swimming Pool hours and admission policies
• Bid recommendation for Bighorn and Shoshone Drive Miscellaneous Improvements Project
• Police Department policy update regarding vehicle pursuits

The City Council approved a construction contract for road improvements and updated police department policies. Council also approved an attorney services agreement with Mike Armstrong. Proposed utility, cemetery, and swimming pool rate increases were removed from the agenda for further study.

• Approved $407,307 bid for Bighorn and Shoshone Drive Miscellaneous Improvements Project awarded to Wayne Coleman Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Douglas Police Department Policy Update (5-0)
• Approved attorney services agreement with Mike Armstrong (5-0)
• Removed proposed rate increases for cemetery, swimming pool, and municipal water, sewer, sanitation, and solid waste from agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city rate structures and the disposition of the former Boys & Girls Club/Cut Above Salon property. The session will also include an update from the City Administrator.

• Discussion regarding City of Douglas rate structures
• Discussion on disposition of the former Boys & Girls Club/Cut Above Salon property
• Administrator's Update

The Douglas City Council held a work session on March 4, 2021, and took no formal action. Council discussed proposed utility, cemetery, and swimming pool rate increases, with members concerned about raising rates during the current economic crisis. Council provided guidance to move forward with a bidding process to sell the former Boys & Girls Club/Cut Above Salon property. Other discussion covered the upcoming Monday agenda, a COVID vaccination clinic, WYDOT's possible disposal of 17 acres, proposed residential development behind Bighorn Drive, and truck parking within city limits.

• No Council action taken; work session only
• Guidance given to move forward with bidding process to sell former Boys & Girls Club/Cut Above Salon property
• No vote recorded on proposed utility, cemetery, and swimming pool rate structures

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding 22 liquor license renewal applications for the 2021-2022 term. The Council will also consider a bid recommendation for the Slurry Seal Project and an annual renewal for Douglas Pawn.

• Public hearing for 21 liquor license renewals with no violations
• Public hearing for Chutes Restaurant and Bar liquor license renewal (with violations)
• Bid recommendation for the Slurry Seal Project
• Annual renewal application for Douglas Pawn pawnbroker license

The Douglas City Council approved the consent agenda, 22 liquor license renewals for the 2021-2022 term, a slurry seal project bid not to exceed $200,000, and a pawnbroker renewal for Douglas Pawn. Following an executive session, the council also appointed Mike Armstrong as the new City Attorney. Public comments addressed utility rates, project costs, and city park lighting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 21 liquor license renewal applications with no violations for term April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 1 liquor license renewal application with violations for term April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted bid from Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. for Slurry Seal Project not to exceed $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved annual pawnbroker application for Douglas Pawn for term March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Armstrong as City of Douglas Attorney (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal topics. Discussions include city rate structures, park lighting, and road extensions.

• Discussion regarding City of Douglas rate structures
• Discussion regarding Bartling Park lighting
• Discussion regarding Pearson Road extension
• Discussion regarding building permit process
• Administrator's update

The Douglas City Council held a work session on February 18, 2021 covering proposed utility, cemetery and swimming pool rate structures, Bartling Park lighting estimates, the Pearson Road extension, and the building permit review process. Council supported moving forward with the Pearson Road extension and extending the deadline with Patterson, but the minutes state no Council action was taken. The meeting was discussion-only and adjourned at about 7:26 p.m.

• No formal Council action taken; work session was discussion-only
• Council supported moving forward with the Pearson Road extension
• Council supported extending the deadline with Patterson
• Proposed utility, cemetery and swimming pool rate structures presented for discussion only
• Bartling Park lighting estimates reviewed; possible bid process discussed
• Building permit review workload discussed; Wilson & Associates possible contract mentioned

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting and discuss several ongoing projects. Discussion items include updates on the Pioneer Cemetery, the South Douglas District, and the 2021/22 budget request.

• Pioneer Cemetery Update
• South Douglas District Update
• Sir Barton Sign discussion
• 2021/22 Budget Request
• Commission Vacancy

The supplied document is an agenda for the February 17, 2021 meeting of the Douglas Historic Preservation Commission, not minutes of what occurred. It lists procedural items (call to order, approval of the January 20, 2021 minutes, adjournment) and discussion items under Old Business, including training updates, the Pioneer Cemetery, the South Douglas District, the Sir Barton sign, a commission vacancy, and the 2021/22 budget request. No votes, approvals, denials, or outcomes are recorded in this document, so no substantive decisions can be reported.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new microbrewery liquor license and renewal for Coopers Arena LLC. The Council will also consider bid recommendations for a Parks Department mower and a municipal solid waste hauling contract.

• Public hearing for Coopers Arena LLC microbrewery liquor license application and renewal
• Bid recommendation for Parks Department mower
• Bid recommendation for Municipal Solid Waste Hauling Contract
• Appointment of one Federal Urban Systems Advisory Board Member
• Acceptance of amended FY2020 audited financial statements

The Douglas City Council approved a new microbrewery liquor license for Coopers Arena LLC, doing business as The Arena, contingent on the city clerk receiving the federal microbrewery permit. The license takes effect February 9, 2021 and runs through March 31, 2021, with renewal approved for April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The council also approved a $25,225.00 Parks Department mower bid from Stotz Equipment and a municipal waste hauling agreement with Snyder Transport Inc. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved new microbrewery liquor license for Coopers Arena LLC DBA The Arena, contingent on receipt of federal permit (5-0)
• Approved renewal of the same license for April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 25, 2021 minutes, February 4, 2021 work session minutes, January 2021 warrant register, and amended audited FY2020 financial statements (5-0)
• Appointed Russell Neice to the Federal Urban Systems Advisory Board for a term ending January 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Parks Department mower bid to Stotz Equipment for $25,225.00 (5-0)
• Approved municipal waste hauling agreement with Snyder Transport Inc. (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:40 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss city rate structures. The meeting also includes an administrator's report and an agenda review for the upcoming regular meeting on February 8, 2021.

• Discussion regarding City of Douglas rate structures
• Administrator's Report
• Agenda review for February 8, 2021, regular meeting

The Douglas City Council held a work session on February 4, 2021. Administrator Teichert presented proposed rate changes for water, sewer, and sanitation services, plus cemetery plots, burials, and columbarium spaces, which would include higher rates for out-of-city residents. Staff was asked to provide projected percentage increases for utility bills for review at a future work session. Staff was also directed to schedule work sessions for the Thursdays before regular council meetings at 5:30 p.m. No Council Action was taken.

• No formal action taken; work session only
• Staff directed to schedule work sessions on Thursdays before regular council meetings at 5:30 p.m.
• Staff asked to provide projected percentage increases for utility bills at a future work session

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several land use resolutions and conduct third and final readings for ordinances regarding the Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision. The meeting also includes the acceptance of FY2020 audited financial statements.

• Ordinance No. 1005: Annexation and zoning of Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision
• Ordinance No. 1006: Establishing Pioneer Cemetery Historical District overlay zoning
• Resolution No. 2073: Electronic message board sign at 239 South 4th Street
• Resolution No. 2074: Interim housing at 1105 South 5th Street
• Resolution No. 2075: Expansion of Converse County Joint Justice Center at 1201 Mesa Drive

The Douglas City Council approved the consent agenda, including FY2020 audited financial statements, and passed three resolutions during public hearings for an electronic sign, interim housing, and the Joint Justice Center expansion. Additionally, the council approved two final readings of ordinances related to the annexation and historical overlay district of the Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision.

• Approved Consent Agenda including FY2020 audited financial statements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2073 for Reliant Federal Credit Union electronic sign (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2074 permitting Converse County interim housing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2075 for Converse County Joint Justice Center expansion (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1005 annexing Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision, third and final reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1006 establishing Pioneer Cemetery Historical District overlay, third and final reading (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2nd and 3rd Street Project. The council will also meet with the Recreation District regarding lighting at Bartling Park.

• Discussion regarding 2nd & 3rd Street Project
• Discussion with Recreation District regarding Bartling Park lighting

The Douglas City Council held a work session on January 21, 2021, to discuss the 2nd & 3rd Street Project after not receiving an anticipated $3 million EDA grant. Council and attending downtown business owners reached a consensus to pursue a scaled-back version focusing on water and sewer systems, bump-outs, ADA parking, and tree removal. The session also included reviews of upcoming meeting agendas, city updates, and Bartling Park lighting, but no formal council action was taken.

• No Council Action was taken during the work session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review old business including updates on the Pioneer Cemetery and South Douglas District. The body will also consider the budget request for the 2021/22 period.

• 2021/22 Budget Request consideration
• Pioneer Cemetery update
• South Douglas District update
• CLG Grant 2021
• Sir Barton Sign discussion

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission met on January 20, 2021 with six of eight members present. It approved the October 20, 2020 minutes 6-0 and elected Julia Evins as Commission Chair while retaining Spencer Pelton as Secretary, also 6-0. A discussion of filling a commission vacancy left by Terry Rider's resignation was tabled until the next meeting, and 2021/2022 budget requests, including possible fencing at Pioneer Cemetery, were discussed with ideas to be brought back next meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Julia Evins as Commission Chair (6-0)
• Retained Spencer Pelton as Commission Secretary (6-0)
• Tabled discussion of filling the commission vacancy until next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing several applications, including a major expansion of the Converse County Joint Justice Center. Other items include requests for an electronic message sign and a boarding house permit. These items will move to the City Council for consideration on January 25, 2021.

• Expansion of Converse County Joint Justice Center at 1201 Mesa Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for an electronic message sign at 239 S. 4th Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a boarding house at 1105 South 5th Street
• Election of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval for a conditional use permit for an electronic message display sign at 239 S. 4th Street, a conditional use permit for a boarding house at 1105 South 5th Street, and a Type B development for an expansion of the Converse County Joint Justice Center at 1201 Mesa Drive. The Commission also reappointed Jay Hancock as Chairman and appointed Blake Palmer as Vice Chairman.

• Accepted January 18, 2021 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Accepted December 21, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for CUP 01-21 for an electronic message display sign at 239 S. 4th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for CUP 02-21 for a boarding house at 1105 South 5th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for DEV 01-21 for a Joint Justice Center expansion at 1201 Mesa Drive (4-0)
• Reappointed Jay Hancock as Chairman (3-0, Chairman Hancock abstaining)
• Appointed Blake Palmer as Vice Chairman (3-0, Commissioner Palmer abstaining)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and development items. Topics include the Meadow Acres development agreement and the use of the racetrack by Wyoming Motor Sports. There will be no public comment during this session.

• Development Agreement – Meadow Acres
• Wyoming Motor Sports use of Racetrack discussion
• Discussion regarding approval process for planning items
• Administrator’s Report

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss a development agreement for Meadow Acres and the use of the raceway by Wyoming Motor Sports. No formal votes or official actions were taken during the meeting.

• No Council Action was taken

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the annexation and historical zoning of the Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision. The meeting also includes public hearings for a new retail liquor license and a retail store development at 1105 East Richards Street.

• Public hearing for a new retail liquor license for Coopers Arena LLC DBA The Arena
• Resolution 2071 for a retail store development by Douglas DG, LLC at 1105 East Richards Street
• Ordinance 1005 regarding the annexation of the Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision
• Ordinance 1006 establishing the Pioneer Cemetery Historical District overlay zoning
• Resolution 2072 authorizing a WYDOT grant application for highway traffic safety enforcement

The City Council authorized a retail store development at 1105 East Richards Street and approved a new retail liquor license for Coopers Arena LLC. The Council also passed ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of the Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision.

• Approved retail liquor license for Coopers Arena LLC DBA The Arena (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2071 for Douglas DG, LLC retail development at 1105 East Richards Street (3-1-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1005 annexing Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1006 establishing Pioneer Cemetery Subdivision Overlay Zoning District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2072 for Police Department WYDOT grant application (5-0)
• Appointed Councilperson Bartling as President of the City Council/Mayor Pro-Tem (4-0-1)
• Approved Cooperation Agreement with Wyoming Department of Transportation (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including December 2020 Warrant Register (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and various city reports. Topics include construction projects on 2nd and 3rd Streets and the results of an internet poll regarding recycling.

• Discussion regarding 2nd & 3rd Street construction projects
• Review of internet poll results for recycling survey
• Discussion regarding Board & Commission appointments
• Administrator's Report

The City Council met for a work session to review upcoming agenda items and discuss various city projects. No formal votes or official actions were taken during this meeting.

• No formal actions taken

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for a vacancy on the council. The council also intends to appoint a member to fill the position vacated by Karl Hertz for a term ending December 31, 2022.

• Interviews for Douglas City Council vacancy
• Appointment of a public officer in executive session
• Appointment to fill the vacancy vacated by Councilperson Karl Hertz

The Douglas City Council held a special meeting on January 4, 2021, interviewing eight applicants for a council vacancy left by Councilperson Karl Hertz. After an executive session, the council voted 3-1 to appoint Monty Gilbreath to the seat for a term from January 5, 2021 to December 31, 2022, with Mayor Kemper casting the lone nay vote. The council also approved the consent agenda 4-0 and adjourned 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda/agenda (4-0)
• Moved into executive session to consider appointment of a public officer (4-0)
• Appointed Monty Gilbreath to vacant council seat, term Jan 5, 2021–Dec 31, 2022 (3-1, Mayor Kemper nay)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)