Douglas public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several final readings of ordinances, including adopting the 2021 International Building Codes and amending parking regulations for trucks. The council will also consider resolutions to establish an Arts & Culture Board, a community recognition program, and police department policies, as well as authorize a K9 unit and apply for an EPA recycling grant. The meeting includes recognition of outgoing councilmembers and a proclamation for Wreaths Across America.

• Ordinance No. 1014: Adopt 2021 International Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Existing Building, and Fire Codes, plus 2020 National Electrical Code (final reading)
• Ordinance No. 1018: Amend truck parking regulations (final reading)
• Ordinance No. 1019: Remove Table 5.8-2 and amend parking section 16.5.8.3(C)(V) (final reading)
• Resolution No. 2022-28: Establish Arts & Culture Board of Trustees
• Authorize Police Department Narcotics K9 Unit

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including orientation for new councilmembers, a project designation for Wyoming Community Gas, salaries, a truck parking ordinance, and a snow emergency plan. No public comment is allowed during this session, and no formal votes are expected.

• Orientation and onboarding discussion for new councilmembers
• Wyoming Community Gas project designation discussion
• Salaries discussion
• Truck parking ordinance discussion
• Snow emergency plan discussion

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances on second or final reading, including adopting updated building codes, vacating portions of Clay Street and an alley, and amending truck parking regulations. They will also consider a lease agreement with 307 Disposal for recycling exploration and a right-of-way agreement for Coopers Arena, plus approve expenditures for 1103 Monroe Street and a change order for the water treatment plant. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and discussion items such as quarterly reports and the treasurer's report.

• Ordinance 1014: adopt 2021 International Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Existing Building, Fire Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 1016: vacate south 20 ft of West Clay Street right-of-way and east 15 ft of First Street West (final reading)
• Ordinance 1017: vacate alley between Lot 8 and Lots 9-12, Block 46 (final reading)
• Ordinance 1018: amend truck parking regulations (2nd reading)
• Lease agreement with 307 Disposal for recycling exploration

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold first readings on ordinances updating building codes, truck regulations, and parking rules, and will take final action on several street and alley vacations. The council will also accept a gift for Veterans' Pathway signage, approve change orders for construction projects, and consider a TAP grant for a sidewalk project. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items, public comment, and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1014 updating building codes
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1018 (truck ordinance) and No. 1019 (parking ordinance)
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 1015 amending zoning map 6.31-1
• Second reading of Ordinances No. 1016 and 1017 vacating portions of Clay Street and an alley
• Change Order No. 1 for Pearson Road Extension and Change Order No. 4 for North 2nd & 3rd Street Utilities

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will discuss the starting time for work sessions, council updates, a raw water irrigation review, an animal shelter and alleged vicious animal update, a traffic speed study and infrastructure for Pearson Street, a Wyoming Community Gas funding project, council transition and orientation, community recognition, establishment of an Arts & Culture Board, and city administrator updates including truck parking, a landfill lease agreement, Christmas tree lighting, and events calendar.

• Wyoming Community Gas funding project discussion
• Pearson Street traffic speed study and attendant infrastructure
• Animal shelter and alleged vicious animal update
• Lease agreement for landfill
• Establishment of Arts & Culture Board

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss Pearson Street, water rights and capacity, and city hall repairs without public comment. The meeting will also cover building permit fees, community engagement, and updates from council and city staff.

• Pearson Street Discussion
• Water rights, production capacity, and demand/consumption
• City Hall Repairs, Improvements & Signage
• Building Permit Fees

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on a retail liquor license transfer for Chutes Restaurant, a show cause hearing for Coopers Arena LLC regarding sales tax delinquency, and a conditional use permit for a daycare at 720 Hamilton Street. They will also consider ordinances to vacate alleys and right-of-way segments, amend tobacco possession rules, and update zoning maps. Several agreements and bid awards for equipment and services are on the agenda.

• Show cause hearing: Coopers Arena LLC retail liquor license, sales tax delinquency
• Transfer of retail liquor license: Chutes Restaurant
• Conditional use permit for daycare at 720 Hamilton Street (Resolution 2022-27)
• Ordinance 1017: vacate alley between Lot 8 and Lots 9-12, Block 46, Original Town
• Ordinance 1016: vacate portions of West Clay Street and First Street West right-of-way

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session with no public comment to discuss non-binding items such as a plaque at Veteran’s Walkway, community engagement, upcoming agendas, council updates, and city administrator updates.

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to review proposed building code updates, recognize local heroes, and plan community Christmas lights. No public comment will be taken during this meeting.

• Ordinance No. 1014 – Building Code Updates
• Local Heroes Recognition for Nov 1st Proclamation
• Community Christmas Lights planning

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 15, 2022, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes training updates, field trip guidebooks, tours of the Old Douglas Armory and cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery and Bozeman Trail updates, downtown businesses, and the Bomber Memorial. New business is a Pocket Park Shadow Box. The meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2022.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting
• Site Stewardship Training update
• Old Douglas Armory Tour
• Cemetery Tour committee, characters, posters
• Pioneer Cemetery and Bozeman Trail updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will review two conditional-use permit applications for short-term rentals at 733 S. 5th Street and 406 S. 6th Street, and a Type B development proposal to add a gymnasium, press box, bleachers, and athletic fields at Douglas Middle School, 801 W. Richards Street. Staff reports recommend approval for each item.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP 02-22 for short-term rental at 733 S. 5th Street, R-1 zone
• Conditional Use Permit CUP 01-22 for short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street, R-1 zone
• Type B Development DEV 03-22 for gymnasium, press box, bleachers, and athletic fields at 801 W. Richards Street, Douglas Middle School
• Type B Development DEV 02-22 for Dollar General at 1708 Muirfield Court, B-2 zone
• Minor Subdivision CCSUB 01-22 at 102 Chalk Buttes Road

City Council

The Douglas City Council holds a work session to discuss several items without public comment. Topics include downtown parking, a new tobacco ordinance, and proposals for the 5th Cent project, Wind River House, and Christmas tree lighting. The meeting also covers public comment formats and a new caboose offer.

• Downtown Parking discussion
• Tobacco Ordinance proposal
• 5th Cent Discussion
• New Caboose Offer
• Christmas Tree Lighting planning

City Council

The Douglas City Council will consider routine consent items, then act on a resolution adopting a policy for accepting gifts and donations, a change order for the water treatment plant boiler, a bid award for the landfill fencing project, a grant application for the police department, and ratification of a Wyoming State Fair Board member. Department reports and an executive session are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-23 adopting a gift and donations policy
• Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant Boiler
• Bid award for Landfill Fencing Project
• Devon Energy Emergency Responder Grant application for Police Department
• Ratify selected Wyoming State Fair Board member

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss projects. This is a closed session with no public comment allowed. The meeting will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon request.

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, a proclamation for Hunger Action Month, and several action items. They will vote on the third reading of Ordinance 1013 amending the municipal code, a previously tabled conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street, a resolution to apply for an EDA grant for coal-impacted communities, and an update to the HR manual. They will also discuss the quarterly financial report and treasurer's reports.

• Ordinance No. 1013, third reading, amending zoning tables and sections 16.6.31 and 16.6.24.3(I)
• Resolution 2022-19: conditional use permit for short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street in R-1 district
• Resolution 2022-22: apply for EDA grant to coal-impacted communities, with $240,000 contribution
• Resolution 2022-24: update HR policies and procedures manual, including prohibition on recording employees at work
• Agreement with Homax Oil Sales Inc. for FY2023 bulk fuel (automatic renewal)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street and first-read an ordinance amending residential zoning tables and sections. They will also designate authorized signers for city banking accounts and review a WYDOT agreement for the 2nd Street Bridge.

• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street (Resolution 2022-19)
• First reading of Ordinance 1013 amending zoning tables and sections (16.6.31, 16.6.24.3(I))
• Designate authorized signers for city banking accounts (Resolution 2022-20)
• Review WYDOT agreement for 2nd Street Bridge repairs

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a short-term rental ordinance (Ordinance No. 1013), an EDA grant, and general project discussions. No public comment will be taken during this session, and no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Short-Term Rentals/Ordinance No. 1013
• Discussion of EDA Grant
• Projects Discussion

City Council

The Douglas City Council will decide on three resolutions: a subdivision approval for 25.21 acres in Converse County, a Type B development permit for a Dollar General store at 1708 Muirfield Court, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street. The council will also review funding agreements for 2023 fiscal year services, including youth programs and fire suppression authority.

• Approve Nachtman Minor Subdivision (25.21 acres, Converse County)
• Authorize Dollar General Type B development at 1708 Muirfield Court (United One Addition, Lot 3)
• Grant conditional use permit for short-term rental at 406 S. 6th Street

City Council

The Douglas City Council will meet in a work session with no public comment to discuss projects. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the June 15, 2022 minutes and discuss a series of old business items, including training updates, field trip guidebooks, tours of the Old Douglas Armory and cemetery, and updates on Pioneer Cemetery, the Bozeman Trail, downtown businesses, and the Bomber Memorial. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting
• Site Stewardship Training update
• Old Douglas Armory Tour discussion
• Cemetery Tour committee and characters
• Pioneer Cemetery and Bozeman Trail updates

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss projects. No public comment will be taken during the session. The agenda is minimal and contains only a general discussion item.

• Discussion of projects

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: a resolution establishing a recycling feasibility task force and a technical services agreement with Converse County. The meeting also includes an executive session and routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution No. 2022-15 establishing a Recycling Feasibility Task Force
• Technical Services Agreement with Converse County for IT services
• Consent agenda approval
• Executive session

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a resolution to establish a Recycling Feasibility Task Force and a Technical Services Agreement with Converse County. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Resolution No. 2022-15 establishing a Recycling Feasibility Task Force
• Technical Services Agreement with Converse County

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 27, 2022. They will consider a resolution to apply for federal funding through WYDOT's Transportation Alternative Program for the Richards Street Pedestrian Safety Project, and will also review an economic development funding application for The Enterprise facade program. The agenda includes routine consent items, public comment, and an executive session.

• Resolution No. 2022-16 authorizing application for federal funding for Richards Street Pedestrian Safety Project
• Economic Development Funding Application: The Enterprise (facade program)
• Proclamation honoring Sergeant Chad Holler on retirement
• Police Department promotions and introduction of new officers
• Treasurer's Report and Dashboards for May 2022

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss an alcohol permit for the Wyoming State Fair with its director, Courtny Conkle. No public comment will be taken during this session. The agenda contains only this single discussion item.

• Discussion with Wyoming State Fair Director Courtny Conkle regarding an alcohol permit

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings and vote on resolutions adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2023 and amending the fiscal year 2022 budget. The meeting includes a consent agenda, public hearings on both budget items, and an executive session before adjournment.

• Resolution 2022-13: Adopt annual budget for FY2023
• Resolution 2022-14: Amend FY2022 budget
• Public hearings on both budget resolutions
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Executive session

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss the fiscal year 2023 budget and meet with Amie Clark, Director of Community Service Block Grant. No public comment will be taken during this session.

City Council

The Douglas City Council will meet to approve routine agenda items, hear a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission, and vote on several agreements including a memorandum of understanding for a water study with Bedtick Ranch Limited Partnership, an easement assignment for the Sheep Mountain Well, and a contract with CEPI for city engineering services.

• Bedtick Ranch Limited Partnership LLC: Memorandum Of Understanding for Level II Water Study
• Rocky Mountain Power Agreement for assignment of easement and bill of sale for Sheep Mountain Well
• City Engineer Contract: CEPI
• Change Order No. 1 for Mesa Drive Mill & Overlay Project
• 2nd & 3rd Street Improvements Project stormwater estimates

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2023 budget and the agenda for the regular meeting later that day. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Discussion of FY2023 budget
• Discussion of May 23, 2022 City Council agenda

City Council

The Douglas City Council convened a budget work session to discuss the FY2023 budget. No public comment was taken during the session, and the meeting was closed to the public.

City Council

The Douglas City Council will meet to consider resolutions on a highway safety grant, an open container district, a one percent sales tax ballot question, and municipal lien authority. The agenda also includes agreements for Visionary Broadband, the City Administrator contract, a school resource officer memorandum of understanding, and alley utility improvements.

• Resolution No. 2022-09: WYDOT highway safety enforcement grant for Douglas Police Department
• Resolution No. 2022-10: Establishing an open container district in the downtown historic district
• Resolution No. 2022-11: Requesting 1% sales tax question on the 2022 election ballot
• Resolution No. 2022-12: Creating utility and municipal services lien authority
• Bid recommendation for 4.5 Alley Utility Improvements Project

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting in Douglas, WY, on May 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, disclosures, a consent agenda for routine items, and a discussion with the City Administrator. No specific action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Consent agenda approval for routine items
• Discussion and possible action with City Administrator

City Council

The Douglas City Council convened a special meeting on April 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to conduct routine procedural items. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or discussions were listed beyond standard agenda items such as roll call, consent agenda approval, and adjournment.

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential ordinances for BIRD scooters, regulations on truck parking within city limits, and options for recycling services. The meeting is procedural and does not include public comment.

• Discussion on possible ordinance for BIRD Scooters
• Discussion on truck parking regulations within city limits
• Discussion on recycling services for the City of Douglas

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss training updates, and plan upcoming events including the Homemakers Historic Homes tour, Preservation Month activities, and the Douglas Armory National Register nomination. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting
• Homemakers Historic Homes tour on June 10th during Jackalope Days
• Preservation Month activities including Alliance for Historic Wyoming interview, Preservation Award, Pioneer Cemetery event, and school field trips
• Douglas Armory National Register nomination update

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the City Administrator vacancy. The main item is a discussion and possible action regarding the vacancy, which will take place in executive session after relocating to The Enterprise building. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the consent agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on City Administrator vacancy
• Executive session at The Enterprise building, 130 South 3rd Street
• Consent agenda approval

City Council

The Douglas City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Mesa Street Mill and Overlay Project, along with several proclamations and routine consent agenda items. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss an interim administrator contract.

• Bid recommendation for Mesa Street Mill and Overlay Project
• Proclamation for Kids In The Park on May 21, 2022
• Proclamation recognizing Tanya Seeds and Corey Davidson on March 25, 2022
• Proclamation for National Service Recognition Day on April 5, 2022
• Executive session to discuss interim administrator contract

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss city IT services, the city administrator vacancy, councilmember updates, and to review the agenda for the March 28, 2022 meeting. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Discussion regarding City IT services
• Discussion regarding City Administrator vacancy
• Review City Council agenda for March 28, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve the minutes from its February 16, 2022 meeting and receive updates on training, a local historic homes tour, and preservation month activities. No formal decisions or new business items are listed on this agenda.

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a visionary fiber lease agreement, the community center, and the administrator vacancy. No public comment will be taken during this session. The meeting is primarily for discussion and questions, with no formal votes expected.

• Discussion of Visionary Fiber Lease Agreement
• Discussion regarding Community Center
• Discussion regarding Administrator Vacancy
• Administrator's Report
• City Councilmembers Updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Type B Development application by the Douglas Youth Hockey Association to construct an ice arena at 1045 Jefferson Street in Bartling Park. The Community Development Department recommends approval. The commission will also hear a staff report on the City Council's action regarding the previously recommended fire training facility.

• DEV 01-22: Ice arena construction at 1045 Jefferson Street (Bartling Park Addition, Lot 2) in GRN Greenspace Zone; 34,925 sq ft building, 52 parking spaces
• Staff recommendation for approval of ice arena development plan and development agreement
• City Engineer comments: need for easement from County for access road crossing John Lambert Subdivision, additional parking lot lighting, more detailed drainage plan
• DEV 02-21: Staff report on City Council action for fire training facility at 450 Robin Lane (previously recommended for approval)
• Water and sewer infrastructure for ice arena anticipated to be provided by City if approved in budget by City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and discuss old business items, including training updates, the Homemakers Historic Homes tour, Preservation Month, and budget requests for workbooks and bronze signage. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting
• Discuss Homemakers Historic Homes tour
• Discuss Preservation Month activities
• Budget requests for workbooks and bronze signage
• Discuss Pioneer Cemetery and Preservation Award

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and proclamations. Key actions include a public hearing on a FY 2022 budget amendment, resolutions on bank depositories, and bid recommendations for a water treatment plant boiler, air compressor, and police body cameras. The council will also appoint a Historic Preservation Commission member and receive department reports.

• Resolution 2022-04: Amending FY 2022 budget
• Resolution 2022-05: Designating bank depositories for public funds
• Bid recommendation: Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement
• Bid recommendation: Air Compressor
• Bid recommendation: Police Department Body Cameras

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Visionary Fiber Lease Agreement and the current administrator vacancy. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming February 14, 2022 council meeting and receive the administrator's report. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Discussion regarding Visionary Fiber Lease Agreement
• Discussion regarding Administrator Vacancy
• Review of City Council Agenda for February 14, 2022

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a joint work session to discuss items, including the Douglas Community Center. The agenda contains only discussion items and no formal votes or public hearings.

• Discussion regarding Douglas Community Center

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include a resolution for a fire training facility, a police grant application, a bid recommendation for a mower, a quit claim deed, and a change order for the Public Works Annex Building. The council will also discuss community project designations for Wyoming Community Gas and a potential ARPA funds grant.

• Resolution 2022-02: Fire training facility in I Industrial zone at 450 West Robin Lane
• Resolution 2022-03: Police grant applications for underage drinking enforcement and alcohol/tobacco compliance checks
• Bid recommendation for Triplex Mower - DCC
• Quit claim deed for lots in Block 4, Town of Douglas
• Change Order No. 1 for Public Works Annex Building

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce new members, and discuss old and new business. Key items include training updates, the Bozeman Trail resolution, early budget submission for 2022-2023, and a National Register nomination. They will also elect a chairperson and secretary.

• Approve minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting
• Discuss Bozeman Trail resolution
• Review early budget submission requirements for 2022-2023
• Discuss National Register nomination
• Election of Chairperson and Secretary

City Council

The Douglas City Council will meet to approve routine corrections to the meeting agenda and minutes from prior work sessions and regular meetings. They will also vote on a resolution to amend the 2022 city budget and consider appointments to several boards, including the Historic Preservation Commission and joint powers boards. Additionally, the Council will review department reports and bid recommendations for municipal projects.

• Vote on Resolution 2022-01 to amend the 2022 city budget
• Appoint 3 Historic Preservation Commission members for 3-year terms
• Approve bid recommendation for Water Treatment Plant miscellaneous improvements
• Approve bid recommendation for Douglas Parks Front Deck AWD Mower
• Appoint 2 Converse County Joint Powers Board members and 2 Wyoming Community Gas Board members