Douglas public meetings in 2023
51 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Arts & Culture Board of Trustees
The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting for routine business, including approving minutes and the treasurer's report. They will discuss old business items like the Jackalope Square interactive feature and the Wyoming Arts Alliance MAP Program, and consider a fiscal year plan under new business.
- Jackalope Square Interactive Feature discussion
- Wyoming Arts Alliance MAP Program update
- Fiscal Year Plan consideration
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two zoning-related resolutions: one to rezone Riverview Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 from R-2 to R-4, and another to approve a Type B development for a bank at 800 South Fourth Street. They will also consider adopting updated building codes and awarding a bid for Teton Way improvements.
- Resolution 2023-45: Rezone Riverview Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 from R-2 to R-4
- Resolution 2023-46: Approve First Northern Bank development at 800 South Fourth Street in B-1 zone
- Ordinance 1036: Amend building codes to adopt 2023 National Electrical Code
- Bid award for Teton Way improvements (see RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD.PDF)
- Approve Change Order #1 for Parking Lot Reconstruction (Depot CO 1) at unspecified location
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to review updates from the City Manager, discuss scheduling a 2024 Council Retreat, and deliberate on legislative priorities. Items include Pearson Street speed limit signage, a pool discussion, and updates on Strategic Doing initiatives.
- Pearson Street speed limit signage review
- Discussion on pool plans
- Strategic Doing Kick Off Press Release
- Appointments to Boards
- Legislative Priorities review
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, proclamations, and several action items. Key decisions include whether to accept a proposal from Retail Coach for retail development and whether to participate in county-wide economic studies proposed by the Enterprise. The meeting also includes presentations, a school district update, and an executive session.
- Consider accepting proposal from Retail Coach for retail development
- Consider participating in county-wide economic studies as proposed by the Enterprise
- Proclamation: Secret Santa Appreciation Month
- Proclamation: Small Business Saturday
- Acquisition of real estate (action item)
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including proposals for retail development services and economic studies, a conference, pool upgrades, and key performance indicators. No public comment will be taken during this session, and no formal votes are scheduled.
- Proposal: Retail Development Services
- Proposal: Economic Studies
- Pool Upgrades Discussions
- BC KPI's: Review & Update
- WAM Conference
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including signage for the North Douglas Historic District and a walking tour for the South Douglas Historic District, and review the recent cemetery tour. They will also consider new business such as budget requests for workbooks, brochures, QR codes, training, and travel, as well as commission terms for members.
- Approve minutes of September 20, 2023 meeting
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District – schedule 2nd half
- South Douglas Historic District walking tour
- Pioneer Cemetery site stewardship and tour recap (130+ attendees)
- Budget requests for 3rd grade workbooks, walking tour brochures, QR codes, training, travel
City Council
The Douglas City Council will vote on several resolutions, including establishing a buy local policy for Converse County and Wyoming vendors, amending police evidence procedures, and creating an open container district in the downtown historic district. They will also consider a bid award for a salt and sand building and a snow removal agreement for the Joint Justice Center. The agenda includes routine consent items like an animal seizure ordinance and the October warrant register.
- Resolution 2023-42: Buy Local Policy for Converse County and Wyoming vendors
- Resolution 2023-43: Amending police evidence procedures (PAT-18)
- Resolution 2023-44: Establishing an open container district in downtown historic district
- Bid award for a salt and sand building
- Snow removal agreement for Joint Justice Center
Arts & Culture Board of Trustees
The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and plan future initiatives. They will vote on officers and discuss developing a visual arts program and cultural programming, referencing the city's strategic plan. The board will also consider a resolution for new board members and continue a conversation about a Jackalope statue.
- Vote for Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Initial planning for Visual Arts Program and Cultural Programming
- Review of City of Douglas Strategic Doing 2023-2025
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2022-28 for new board members
- Jackalope statue conversation
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent docket, and several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance on animal seizure and bonding, a budget amendment resolution for FY 2024, a bid award for a heating system at the water treatment plant, and approval of a contract for a comprehensive plan update. The agenda also includes proclamations, reports, and an executive session.
- Ordinance No. 1035: amends animal seizure and bonding fees (second reading)
- Resolution No. 2023-41: amends FY 2024 budget
- Bid award for heating system at water treatment plant
- Contract with Ayres Associates for comprehensive plan update
- Proclamation: Extra Mile Day
City Council
The Douglas City Council work session will discuss hiring a consultant, an economy study, utility replacements, and a conceptual design for City Hall exterior. They will also review several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings on cemetery vaults and code updates, and consider board appointments.
- Consultant consideration
- Economy Studies & Analysis with Morryah McCurdy
- Utility replacements and patchwork on Teton/Wind River
- City Hall Exterior conceptual design review
- Ord 1029: Cemetery vaults – 3rd Reading
Arts & Culture Board of Trustees
The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and the treasurer's report, and to vote on officers for vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The board will also discuss the City of Douglas Strategic Doing 2023-2025 plan and a related resolution, along with upcoming projects like the Jackalope Statue and FY24 cultural programming.
- Vote for Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Discussion of City of Douglas Strategic Doing 2023-2025 and Resolution 2022-28
- Upcoming Arts and Culture projects, including Jackalope Statue
- FY24 visual arts programming and development of 4+ cultural programs
- Proposed dates for monthly meetings and October topics
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including a financial update, a helicopter pad, recycling, and an annexation update. The consent agenda includes subdivision plats, a park design contingency, an agreement, and a bid award for two police vehicles. No public comment is allowed during this work session.
- PH Sub 02-23 First Northern Bank
- PH Sub 03-23 Scooters
- Riverside Park Design & Use of Contingency (65-5650-9000)
- Bid Award: (2) Police Vehicles
- Annex Update
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss training updates, signage for the North Douglas Historic District, the South Douglas Historic District ordinance and walking tour, and Pioneer Cemetery site stewardship. They will also review the cemetery tour committee's assigned characters, grave plotting, and headset microphones, and consider TravelStorys as new business.
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District - reschedule
- South Douglas Historic District ordinance and walking tour
- Pioneer Cemetery site stewardship
- Cemetery tour committee characters and plot graves
- TravelStorys (new business)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two major plat amendments (SUB 02-23 and SUB 03-23) and receive staff reports on six items forwarded to the City Council, including conditional use permits for short-term rentals and electronic message signs, a plat amendment, and a rezoning. The commission is an advisory body; its recommendations will be considered by the City Council on September 25, 2023.
- SUB 02-23: First National Bank requests to vacate and replat Original Town of Douglas, Block 63, Part of Lots 1-7 into Lot 15 (1.094 acres) for future development.
- SUB 03-23: Jefferies Management Company requests to vacate and replat La Mar Subdivision, Block 2, Lots 27-32 into Lots 55 & 56.
- CUP 06-23: Michael Gillio seeks a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 201 Monterey Way (R-2 zone).
- CUP 07-23: Douglas Seat Covers LLC seeks a conditional use permit for an electronic message display sign at 830 E. Richards Street (B-2 zone).
- CUP 08-23: City of Douglas seeks a conditional use permit for two electronic message display signs at 101 N. 4th Street (CB-1 zone).
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2023, with a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions for action. Key items include final readings on liquor license compliance and curb stop installation, first readings on cemetery vaults, city administrator title change, excavation permits, semi-truck parking, and subdivision lot numbering, plus resolutions on cemetery rules and police grants. The council will also consider a bid award for the Sheep Mountain Well Tank Lining Project and previously tabled items on a replat and rezoning for Twin Buttes Ministries.
- Ordinance No. 1023 (third reading) amending liquor license process for sales tax delinquency and 2023 legislative compliance
- Ordinance No. 1029 (first reading) requiring vaults for burial purposes in cemeteries
- Resolution 2023-36 authorizing police to accept FY 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program grant
- Bid award for Sheep Mountain Well Tank Lining Project (recommendation: AmTech)
- Resolution 2023-28 and 2023-29 (tabled) to vacate/replat and rezone Block 28, Lots 5-10 for Twin Buttes Ministries
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a work session with no public comment to discuss ordinances, resolutions, and updates. Items include first readings of multiple ordinances, a budget amendment for a grant, and council updates on facilities and contracts.
- First reading of Ord 1032 Performance Excavation Permit
- First reading of Ord 1033 Semi Parking Prohibited on Brownfield Rd
- Resolution 2023-36 RVCRI Grant Amendment $15K (requires budget amendment)
- Bid Award – Sheep Mountain Well tank lining
- First reading of Ord 1029 Cemetery vaults
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including Ordinance No. 1025, a road MOU, truck parking updates, code updates, cemetery updates, and animal control. No public comment will be taken during this session.
- Ordinance No. 1025
- DMS Road MOU discussion
- Truck parking on Brownfield Road, JLS, Muirfield update
- Cemetery updates (Ord 1029/Res 2023-31)
- Animal control discussion
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key decisions include five conditional use permits for short-term rentals and electronic message board signs, a budget amendment, and multiple ordinance readings. The council will also consider police department policy changes and a holiday declaration.
- Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 201 Monterey Way (R-2 district)
- Conditional use permit for electronic message board at 830 East Richards Street
- Conditional use permit for two electronic message boards at 101 N. 4th Street (City Hall)
- Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 320 South 5th Street (R-1 district)
- Budget amendment for FY 2023 (Resolution 2023-32)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will consider six conditional use permits, a major plat amendment, and a rezoning request. Items include two short-term rentals, two electronic message display signs, a replat, and a zone change. The commission is advisory; the City Council will make final decisions on August 28, 2023.
- CUP 06-23: Short-term rental at 201 Monterey Way (R-2 zone)
- CUP 07-23: Electronic message sign at 830 E. Richards Street (B-2 zone)
- CUP 08-23: Two electronic message signs at 101 N. 4th Street (CB-1 zone)
- CUP 09-23: Short-term rental at 320 S. 5th Street (R-1 zone)
- SUB 01-23 and ZON 01-23: Replat and rezoning by Twin Buttes Ministries
City Council
The Douglas City Council holds a work session to discuss a consultancy agreement with KU Consultancy, alignment of performance reviews, and updates on local programs. No public comment is permitted during the work session.
- Public Management Center – KU Consultancy Agreement (20 minutes)
- Change Order Consideration for DMS Road (CCSD#1 Facilities Committee)
- Ordinance Allowing 2-Year Licensing of Animals (5 minutes)
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on first and second readings of ordinances, approve contracts, and hear department reports. Key items include updates to liquor license regulations, curb marking rules, and a new historic district overlay for South Douglas.
- First reading of Ordinance 1023 amending liquor license regulations for sales tax delinquency or compliance violations
- Second reading of Ordinance 1027 creating curb marking rules
- Second reading of Ordinance 1028 establishing South Douglas Residential Historic District overlay zoning
- Bid awards for street slurry seal project, midsize 4x4 pickup for Parks Department, and 1-ton 4x4 pickup for Water Department
- Resolution 2023-30 authorizing City Administrator to enter minor contracts
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Wyoming State Fair Parade, a council get-together, and a request for unspent FSA funds. No public comment will be taken during this session. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion: Wyoming State Fair Parade
- Discussion: Council Get Together
- Discussion: FSA – Unspent Funds Request
- Council Updates & Questions
- Upcoming Agendas and Events Calendar
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for a preschool and a private school in R-1 residential zones, and will take final or first readings on several ordinances, including animal control, building permit fees, curb markings, and a historic district overlay. The council will also consider funding agreements, a well request, and bid awards for wastewater treatment and parking lot projects.
- Conditional use permit for Marissa Beard preschool at 302 South 5th Street (Resolution 2023-22)
- Conditional use permit for Douglas Christian Academy private school at 1424 Griffith Way (Resolution 2023-23)
- Final reading of Ordinance 1024 amending animal-at-large rules
- Final reading of Ordinance 1026 amending building permit fees
- Bid award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Bypass Rehabilitation Project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will review two conditional-use permit applications for new schools at residential addresses and table a proposed convenience-store expansion until traffic and dumpster concerns are resolved. All items will go to the City Council on July 24, 2023.
- CUP 04-23: Preschool at 302 S. 5th Street in R-1 zone
- CUP 05-23: Private school at 1424 Griffith Way in R-1 zone
- DEV 01-23: Tabled convenience-store upgrade at 1108 W. Yellowstone Hwy due to traffic and dumpster-location issues
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session, starting with a tour of the Municipal Water Park, followed by discussions on several topics including green burials, a water report, humane society update, signage, arts board appointments, park usage, and Olds Landfill Road. No public comment is allowed during this work session.
- Tour of Douglas Municipal Water Park (701 E. Center Street)
- Discussion: Green Burials
- Discussion: Olds Landfill Road
- Discussion: Appointment of Arts & Culture Board of Trustees
- Update: Laramie Peak Humane Society
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold final reading of an ordinance to increase elected officials' compensation, and first readings on ordinances about animals at large and building permit fees. They will also consider resolutions on a landfill pass for sanitation customers and a federal grant application for the Richards Street pedestrian project, plus several contracts and appointments.
- Ordinance 1022: final reading to increase elected officials' compensation
- Ordinance 1024: first reading on animals at large
- Ordinance 1026: first reading on building permit fee waiver
- Resolution 2023-17: monthly landfill pass for sanitation customers
- Resolution 2023-19: application for Transportation Alternatives Program funding for Richards Street pedestrian project
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes from the May 2023 meeting and receive updates on training, signage for the North Douglas Historic District, and other ongoing preservation projects. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Approve minutes of May 17, 2023 meeting
- Training updates
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District
- South Douglas Historic District discussion
- Budget requests
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a Type B Development application from Maverik Inc. to expand the gas pump area and make interior improvements at its convenience store at 1108 West Yellowstone Highway. Staff recommends denial because the plan does not fully meet city code, despite the project conforming to the Master Plan. The commission will also discuss code changes regarding building permit fees and a new Civic & Public zone, and receive an update on a previously approved conditional use permit for Helping Hands.
- DEV 01-23: Maverik Inc. Type B Development for gas pump expansion and interior improvements at 1108 W Yellowstone Hwy, 1.28 acres, B-1 zone
- Staff recommendation: denial of DEV 01-23 due to non-compliance with Municipal Code
- Code considerations: possible end to fee waivers for some agencies' building permits; creation of Civic & Public zone for schools, churches, government buildings
- CUP 03-23: Helping Hands conditional use permit for accessory storage building at 801 S. 8th St. (forwarded to City Council June 26)
- City Council will consider forwarded items on June 26, 2023
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2024 budget and strategic plan, including pay adjustments for elected officials. The agenda includes a public hearing on the unified budget resolution and a second reading of an ordinance increasing compensation for council members.
- Adoption of FY 2024 budget via Resolution 2023-16
- Second reading of Ordinance 1022 to raise elected officials' pay
- Public hearing on budget adoption and strategic planning documents
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to increase compensation for elected officials, and consider resolutions to adopt police department policy changes and propose enhanced economic partnership initiatives. The council will also discuss a letter of support for the Silver Arena at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, an amendment to an impact assistance funds MOU, and a donation agreement. Several department reports and routine consent agenda items are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance No. 1022: first reading to amend Chapter 2.84 to increase elected officials' compensation
- Resolution 2023-14: adopt changes to police department policies (PAT 18 and PAT 25)
- Resolution 2023-15: propose enhanced partnership with Enterprise for economy initiatives
- Letter of support for Silver Arena at Wyoming State Fairgrounds
- Amendment No. 1 to MOU for Cedar Springs IV impact assistance funds
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss animal control policies, the use of city facilities and parks, and parking regulations on Brownfield Road. No public comment will be taken during this session.
- Discussion on animal control policies
- Use of City Hall meeting rooms and parks
- Parking regulations on Brownfield Road
City Council
The Douglas City Council holds a work session to interview candidates for the Community Facility Task Force and discuss expectations, time frames, and appointments. The meeting also includes discussions on travel and training, updates from the Laramie Peak Humane Society, and strategic planning for community outcomes. No public comment is allowed during the work session.
- Interview applicants for Community Facility Task Force (10 candidates listed)
- Discussion on CFTF Expectations & Time Frame
- Appointment of Community Facility Task Force members
- Presentation by Laramie Peak Humane Society - Felicia
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Helping Hands to build an accessory storage building under 200 square feet with site improvements in a greenspace at 103 S. 8th Street. The council will also consider several action items, including a resolution to authorize public notice for the sale of surplus public property, appointments to a community facility task force, acceptance of a donation from Converse County Shooting Fishing & Wildlife, a bid award for a police SUV, a change order for the Pearson Road dry utilities project, ratification of a memorandum of understanding for the Cedar Springs IV project, an easement agreement amendment with CCSD#1, and reappointment of the municipal judge. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comment, presentations, and an executive session.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2023-12: conditional use permit for Helping Hands accessory storage building at 103 S. 8th Street
- Resolution 2023-13: authorizing public notice for sale of surplus public property
- Appointment of Community Facility Task Force members (10 applicants listed)
- Bid award for police SUV vehicle
- Change Order No. 1 for Pearson Road dry utilities (contract extension)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve April minutes and discuss old business, including training updates, field trips, signage for the North and South Douglas Historic Districts, Pioneer Cemetery cleanup and events, downtown walking tours for Jackalope Days, Preservation Month activities, and budget requests. The agenda is largely routine administrative and planning items.
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District
- South Douglas Historic District discussion
- Pioneer Cemetery cleanup May 21 at 2pm and ribbon cutting May 24 at 4pm
- Jackalope Days downtown walking tours Saturday at 10am and 2pm
- Budget requests
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will decide on a conditional-use permit for Helping Hands to add an accessory storage building and make site improvements at 103 S. 8th Street in a GRN Greenspace Zone. The item will later go to the City Council on May 22, 2023.
- CUP 03-23: Helping Hands seeks approval for a new accessory storage building under 200 sq ft and site improvements including a sidewalk and clothesline at 103 S. 8th Street
- CUP 02-23: Commission previously recommended approval of Jessica Renz’s preschool conditional-use permit at 302 S. 5th Street (R-1 zone)
- Code update discussed allowing staff to request traffic studies for Type A and Type B developments
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. This is a discussion-only meeting with no public comment period. No decisions are expected; the session is for council discussion and questions.
- Discussion of FY2024 budget
City Council
The Douglas City Council will vote on several routine and action items, including a premise amendment for the LaBonte Bar, appointment of a community facility task force, a solid waste hauling bid award, and a water treatment plant change order. The agenda also includes proclamations for National Police Week and National Public Works Week, plus reports from city departments.
- Premise amendment for Round Rock Entertainment LLC DBA LaBonte Bar
- Appointment of Community Facility Task Force members
- Bid award for Municipal Solid Waste Hauling (Express Disposal proposal)
- Change Order No. 3 for Water Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Improvements Project
- Service agreement with Williams Porter Day & Neville P.C.
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss and ask questions on a range of items, including a contract amendment for the RV park, updates on hockey infrastructure, electronic signage, city hall façade and xeriscaping, and the Cedar Springs impact. The meeting is informational with no public comment, and no formal votes are expected.
- Contract Amendment – RV Park
- Community Facility Task Force
- Hockey Infrastructure Update
- Electronic Signage Update
- City Hall Façade & Xeriscaping
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss Strategic Doing. No formal decisions are on the agenda, and there will be no public comment during the session.
- Discussion regarding Strategic Doing
City Council
This is a City Council work session with no public comment. The council will hear presentations from two organizations requesting aid, discuss the city organization chart and crushed asphalt, and review upcoming agendas and updates.
- Aid to Others presentations: Outdoor Enthusiasts of Converse County and CCSD#1/Douglas Rec Center
- Discussion of city organization chart
- Crushed asphalt discussion
- Events calendar and upcoming agendas review
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a final reading of Ordinance 1021, which amends the Unified Land Development Code regarding development applications. The council will also consider a bid award for the Pearson Road Mill Overlay Project, accept a memorial sign donation, and appoint Board of Appeals members. Several proclamations and routine consent items are on the agenda.
- Final reading of Ordinance 1021 amending ULDC sections 16.3.17.3(C) and 16.3.17.4(D) on development applications
- Bid award for Pearson Road Mill Overlay Project
- Acceptance of memorial sign donation for René Kemper
- Appointment of Board of Appeals members
- Proclamations for Arbor Day, Child Abuse Awareness Month, and Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including training updates, signage for the North Douglas Historic District, the South Douglas Historic District, Pioneer Cemetery updates, downtown business events like Jackalope Days, Preservation Month activities, and budget requests for items like headset microphones and training. New business will be considered, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2023.
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District
- South Douglas Historic District discussion
- Pioneer Cemetery update
- Budget requests: headset microphones, training, 3rd grade workbooks
- Preservation Month in May: posters, Pioneer Cemetery tour, possible ribbon cutting
City Council
This is a City Council work session with no public comment. The council will discuss current and upcoming agendas, xeriscape, weather emergencies, a donation request for a sign by a tree on the bike path, CSBG terms of reimbursable expenses, and electronic signage, along with updates and an events calendar.
- Xeriscape discussion
- Weather emergencies discussion
- Donation request: sign by tree on bike path
- CSBG terms of reimbursable expenses discussion
- Electronic signage discussion
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a preschool in a residential zone, and will also consider first reading of an ordinance amending development application rules. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items, an annual audit presentation, and several administrative resolutions.
- Public hearing: Resolution 2023-09, conditional use permit for Jessica Renz preschool at 302 South 5th Street (R-1 zone)
- First reading: Ordinance 1021 amending Unified Land Development Code sections on development applications
- Resolution 2023-10 designating authorized signers for city banking and investment accounts
- Approval of Rocky Mountain Power expenses for Pearson Road utilities
- Presentation and acceptance of FY2022 annual audit
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a preschool in an R-1 residential zone at 302 S. 5th Street. The commission will also receive staff reports on two items previously forwarded to the City Council: a minor subdivision and another preschool permit. The commission is advisory to the City Council, which will consider these items on March 27, 2023.
- CUP 02-23: Conditional use permit for Jessica Renz to operate a preschool at 302 S. 5th St., R-1 zone, property owned by Church of St. James
- CCSUB 01-23: PRB Holdings, LLC minor subdivision for Lots 4 and 5 (staff report only)
- CUP 01-23: Claire Mayes preschool permit at 321 N. 4th St., R-2 zone (staff report only)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business items, including training updates, signage for the North Douglas Historic District, updates on the South Douglas Historic District and Pioneer Cemetery, and budget requests for equipment and educational materials. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District
- South Douglas Historic District update
- Pioneer Cemetery update
- Budget requests: headset microphones, training, 3rd grade workbooks
- Preservation Month in May: posters and Pioneer Cemetery tour
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two applications: a minor subdivision for business lots and a conditional use permit for a preschool. The commission will also receive updates on code considerations and staff reports on previously forwarded items. This is an advisory body, and its recommendations will go to the City Council on February 27, 2023.
- CCSUB 01-23: PRB Holdings, LLC proposes a minor subdivision at 11 Black Gold Lane, creating two lots (4.69 and 3.93 acres) for business purposes.
- CUP 01-23: Claire Mayes requests a conditional use permit to operate a preschool at 321 N. 4th Street, with capacity for 15 children.
- Staff recommends approval of the subdivision with reservations due to lack of county zoning.
- Staff recommends approval of the preschool permit with conditions, including that it is specific to the applicant.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman will be held.
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several action items. Key items include the first reading of Ordinance No. 1020 to support the continuation of the optional 1% sales tax (5th Penny Tax), a resolution to discharge uncollectable debts, and a resolution to apply for a water system master plan study. The council will also consider a change order for the 4.5 Alley Improvement Project and ratify the fire chief appointment.
- Ordinance No. 1020: first reading to support continuation of optional 1% sales tax
- Resolution No. 2023-03: authorizing discharge of uncollectable debts for city services
- Resolution No. 2023-04: application for Water System Master Plan Level I Study to Wyoming Water Development Commission
- Change Order No. 1 for 4.5 Alley Improvement Project
- Proclamation: Jackalope Jump Day - February 10, 2023
Historic Preservation Commission
The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss various historic preservation projects. The agenda includes updates on the Old Douglas Armory, signage for the North Douglas Historic District, the Pioneer Cemetery, and the Bozeman Trail, as well as a budget request and welcoming a new member.
- Election of officers
- Old Douglas Armory Tour
- Signage for North Douglas Historic District
- Pioneer Cemetery update
- Budget Requests
City Council
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several action items. Key decisions include a resolution to apply for an ARPA grant to replace the Middle School Lift Station and force main, and awarding bids for a police SUV, Sheep Mountain well pump, and other projects. The council will also make various board appointments and receive reports.
- Resolution 2023-01 designating authorized signers for city bank accounts
- Resolution 2023-02 authorizing ARPA grant application for Middle School Lift Station replacement
- Bid award for PD SUV
- Bid award for Sheep Mountain well pump and motor replacement
- Bid award for Bartling Park electrical enhancements phase 2
City Council
The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to swear in the newly elected mayor and council members, and to discuss board and committee vacancies. The meeting is primarily ceremonial and administrative, with no substantive policy decisions on the agenda.
- Swearing in of Mayor René Kemper for term January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026
- Swearing in of Councilmembers Kim Pexton and Perry G. Hershberger for terms January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026
- Swearing in of Councilmember Matt Schmidt for term January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024
- Discussion regarding Boards & Committees and Vacancies