Douglas public meetings in 2023

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

The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees approved the agenda, the November 29 meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report, all by a 4-0 vote with three members absent. The board discussed ideas for the Jackalope Square interactive feature, including a splash pad, climbing wall, and amphitheater, but took no formal action. They also reviewed the fiscal year plan and assigned action items for future proposals.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved November 29, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved treasurer's report (4-0, 3 absent)

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

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 discuss the Jackalope statue and both fiscal year and five-year plans. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or action review.

• Jackalope statue conversation
• Fiscal year plan discussion
• Five year plan discussion
• Treasurer's report
• Approval of minutes

The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda, October 25 meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report by 6-0 votes. The board also discussed ongoing action items, the Jackalope statue conversation, fiscal year and five-year plans, and potential art projects including murals and the Walnut Street parking lot.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved treasurer report (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a development proposal for a new bank at 800 South 4th Street and a residential rezoning request for 404 1st Street West. The commission will provide recommendations to the City Council for consideration on December 11, 2023.

• Type B Development application by First Northern Bank for a bank at 800 South 4th Street
• Rezoning application by Douglas Senior Citizens from R-2 to R-4 at 404 1st Street West
• Major Plat Amendment by Jefferies Management Company for La Mar Subdivision
• Major Plat Amendment by First Northern Bank to vacate and replat Original Town of Douglas, Block 63

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

The Commission approved the minutes from their July 19, 2023 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects including cemetery tour preparations, signage installation, and potential walking tour audio guides.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including landfill hours, fishing platforms, city hall improvements, 2nd Street concrete work, possible aid to others through CAPNC, a community facility, and a downtown master plan and south streetscape review. The council will also review action items such as an ordinance on animal fees, a buy local policy, a police policy, a DORA for Jingle & Mingle, and bid awards for a salt and sand building and snow removal.

• Ord 1035: Animal Minimum Fees & Bonding – 3rd Reading
• Res 2023-42: Buy Local Policy
• Res 2023-42: Police Policy PAT-57
• Res 2023-43: DORA for Jingle & Mingle Dec 1-2
• Bid Award: Salt & Sand Building; Bid Award: Snow Removal Agreement for CCJJC

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

The board unanimously approved the agenda and prior minutes, then elected Betsy Varland as Vice Chair, Chevy Meyer as Secretary, and Richard Burke as Treasurer, all by 5-0 votes. Discussions covered Jackalope statue placement options and a possible second statue, plus brainstorming for arts programming, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. Long-term planning was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Betsy Varland as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Chevy Meyer as Secretary (5-0)
• Elected Richard Burke as Treasurer (5-0)
• Tabled long-term planning to next meeting

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 will hold third and final readings for several ordinances regarding burial vaults, municipal terminology, excavation permits, and lot numbering. The Council will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for the Douglas Middle School road and community facility project.

• Ordinance 1029: Requirements for burial vaults
• Ordinance 1031: Updating 'Town' to 'City' and renaming City Administrator to City Manager
• Ordinance 1032: Amendments to excavation permit performance of work
• Ordinance 1034: Amendments to subdivision lot numbering
• Ordinance 1035: Seizure of animals for abuse, neglect, or public nuisance

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

The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees met and tabled officer elections due to missing members. They discussed the Jackalope statue gift, mural location ideas, and other projects, but made no substantive decisions beyond approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Tabled officer elections until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

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

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items, followed by public hearings on two property replats and several ordinance readings. Action items include a service agreement with the Laramie Peak Humane Society, Riverside Park irrigation design using contingency funds, and a bid award for two police patrol vehicles. The meeting also includes a life-saving award presentation and an executive session.

• Ordinance No. 1025 (third/final reading) amending disposal of found property
• Ordinance No. 1029 (second reading) requiring burial vaults in cemeteries
• Ordinance No. 1031 (second reading) changing 'Town' to 'City' and renaming City Administrator to City Manager
• Resolution 2023-38: vacation and replat of Block 63, Lots 1-7 into Lot 15 (First Northern Bank)
• Bid award for 2 police patrol vehicles

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)

The commission approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023, meeting. Members discussed updates regarding historic district signage and the creation of the South Douglas Historic District ordinance.

• Approved June 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

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

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two conditional use permits: one for a preschool at 302 S. 5th Street and one for a private school at 1424 Griffith Way. Both are in R-1 residential zones and were approved with staff recommendations. The commission also discussed potential code updates but took no action on them.

• Recommended approval of CUP 04-23 for a preschool at 302 S. 5th Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP 05-23 for a private school at 1424 Griffith Way (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda and minutes unanimously (procedural)

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

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss updates regarding the North and South Douglas Historic Districts and the Pioneer Cemetery. The agenda also includes training updates and budget requests.

• Signage for North Douglas Historic District
• South Douglas Historic District updates
• Pioneer Cemetery site stewardship
• Cemetery Tour committee planning
• Budget requests

The commission reported that the South Douglas Historic District has been approved and listed on the register. Next steps include submitting an ordinance to City Council to make it an official overlay district, followed by a walking tour brochure and signage. The commission also approved the May 17, 2023 minutes unanimously and discussed updates on signage, cemetery stewardship, and downtown tours.

• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Reported South Douglas Historic District approved and listed on register
• Planned to submit ordinance to City Council for overlay district
• Noted North Douglas Historic District signage to be done by end of June
• Discussed sending Pioneer Cemetery site survey and photos to SHPO
• Planned to start Cemetery Tour committee next month

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 City Council will hold a work session to discuss several community topics. The session includes a meeting with the Community Facility Task Force and discussions regarding landfill operations, semi-truck parking allowances, and resident fireworks use.

• Meeting with Community Facility Task Force
• Discussion: Landfill Operations
• Discussion: Allowances for Semi-Truck Parking
• Discussion: Allowances for Shooting of Fireworks by Residents

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding animals at large and building permit fees. The agenda also includes a cost-share agreement for Olds Road and several fiscal year 2024 aid agreements.

• Ordinance No. 1024: Amendments to municipal code regarding animals at large
• Ordinance No. 1026: Amendments to municipal code regarding building permit fees
• Resolution No. 2023-18: Designating depositories for public funds
• Cost Share Agreement: Olds Road between Converse County and City of Douglas
• Bid Award: South Downtown Alleys Improvements Project

The City Council approved a cost-share agreement with Converse County to assume ownership and maintenance of Olds Road, supported by $500,000 in funding. Council members also rejected a $1,790,600 bid for the South Downtown Alleys Improvements Project, opting to re-advertise the project later this year. Additionally, the Council approved various fiscal year 2024 aid agreements and a third-party traffic analysis for the proposed Maverick truck stop.

• Approved Ordinance 1024 regarding animals at large (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1026 regarding building permits (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 designating public fund depositories (3-0)
• Approved Olds Road cost-share agreement with Converse County (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 contract for Maverick traffic impact analysis (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 aid agreements, excluding Riverside Plaza Two (3-0)
• Accepted five-year audit services proposal from Carver Florek & James (3-0)
• Rejected $1,790,600 bid for South Downtown Alleys project (3-0)

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

The Douglas City Council approved a budget amendment for FY2023, increased elected official compensation, and passed several ordinances and resolutions including animal control, building permit fee waivers, and a landfill pass program. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 2023-20 amending FY2023 budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1022 increasing elected official compensation, final reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1024 on animals at large, first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1026 allowing council to waive building permit fees for nonprofits, first reading (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 issuing monthly landfill pass to sanitation-paying residents (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 applying for federal funding for Richards Street Pedestrian Project (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Converse County School District #1 for School Resource Officer Program (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to custodial services contract with Debra Coy (4-0)

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

The commission approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023, meeting. Members discussed updates regarding the Pioneer Cemetery, historic district signage, and upcoming walking tours for Jackalope Days.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

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

The City Council approved the unified budget and strategic doing for fiscal year 2024. The council also passed an ordinance to increase compensation for elected officials.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-16 adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 annual budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1022 to increase compensation of elected officials on second reading (4-0)

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

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase compensation for elected officials and updated police department policies. The council also approved a donation agreement and a multi-city memorandum for impact assistance funds.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1022 to increase elected officials' compensation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14 updating Police Department policies and procedures (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-15 regarding partnership with The Enterprise (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Silver Arena improvements at Wyoming State Fairgrounds (4-0-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the MOU for Impact Assistance Funds (5-0)
• Approved donation agreement and accepted donation from Janice Clutter (5-0)
• Approved May 2023 warrant register (5-0)

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)

The Douglas City Council approved a conditional use permit for Helping Hands to build an accessory storage building and site improvements in greenspace at 103 S. 8th Street. The council also approved several resolutions, including authorizing public notice for the sale of public property, amending the Community Facility Task Force membership, accepting a $5,000 donation for a fishing platform, awarding a bid for a police SUV, and ratifying a memorandum of understanding for the Cedar Springs IV Project. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2023-12 conditional use permit for Helping Hands storage building (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 authorizing public notice for sale of city property (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 2023-07 to expand task force to 8 members, change report due date (5-0)
• Appointed 8 members to Community Facility Task Force, with John Rabun as chair (5-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Converse County Shooting Fishing & Wildlife for fishing platform (5-0)
• Awarded $45,122 bid to Fremont Motors for police SUV (5-0)
• Accepted zero-cost Change Order No. 1 for Pearson Road project (5-0)
• Ratified MOU for Cedar Springs IV Project (5-0)

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

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 15, 2023 minutes unanimously and discussed upcoming events, including a cemetery cleanup, field trips, and a ribbon cutting. No formal decisions were made on new business items; they were discussed for future action.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Pioneer Cemetery site stewardship for May 21 at 2pm
• Scheduled field trips for May 9, 16, and 18
• Noted North Douglas Historic District signage on order
• Noted South Douglas Historic District nomination returned by NPS, SHPO to resubmit
• Planned Pioneer Cemetery ribbon cutting for May 24 at 4pm
• Discussed budget requests for headsets, training, and cemetery improvements

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.

The Douglas City Council approved a consent agenda as amended, awarded a municipal solid waste hauling contract to Express Disposal, accepted a change order for the water treatment plant project, and approved a liquor license premise amendment. The council also tabled appointments to the Community Facility Task Force and approved a legal services agreement.

• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing item 6f and Mayor Pexton's payment (5-0)
• Approved mileage payment to Mayor Pexton (4-0-1, Pexton abstained)
• Approved premise amendment for LaBonte Bar to add dispensing area in Longhorn Room (5-0)
• Tabled Community Facility Task Force appointments until May 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded solid waste hauling bid to Express Disposal at $379.00 per load plus fuel surcharge (5-0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 3 for Water Treatment Plant project, decreasing contract by $13,375.00 (5-0)
• Approved service agreement with Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, P.C. for Board of Appeals legal counsel (5-0)

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

The Douglas City Council held a work session on April 24, 2023, hearing presentations from the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Converse County and CCSD#1/Douglas Rec Center regarding their Aid to Others funding requests. The council discussed the city organization chart, crushed asphalt reuse, upcoming agendas, and a potential monthly free pass into the landfill. No formal votes or final decisions were made during this work session.

• Heard Aid to Others funding requests from Outdoor Enthusiasts of Converse County and CCSD#1/Douglas Rec Center (no action taken)
• Discussed city staff organization chart and updated staff directory for budget
• Discussed reuse and potential sale of crushed asphalt materials at landfill
• Discussed upcoming agendas including Pearson Road Mill Overlay Project and Ordinance No. 1021 Sign Code
• Reached consensus that donated sign in memory of René Kemper should be of permanent nature
• Discussed potential monthly free pass into landfill and financial impacts
• Discussed signage at City Hall and facade improvements
• Informed that EDA grant for EWC expansion was approved for $2 million

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

The Douglas City Council approved a $255,307 bid from Wayne Coleman Construction for the Pearson Road Mill Overlay Project, authorized the city administrator to sign related documents, and approved Ordinance No. 1021 on third reading. The council also accepted a memorial sign donation, appointed Board of Appeals members, and approved the consent agenda. No substantive decisions were made on quarterly reports or other discussion items.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1021 amending development application sections (5-0)
• Awarded $255,307 bid to Wayne Coleman Construction for Pearson Road Mill Overlay (5-0)
• Accepted memorial sign donation from Lyle & Treni Kosters (5-0)
• Appointed David Andrews, Andrew Beamer, Tom Brauer, Jim Brown, Hal Hutchinson as regular members and Levi Grohs as alternate to Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and agenda (5-0)

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

The provided document is an agenda for the March 15, 2023, meeting. It does not contain records of actions taken, votes cast, or decisions reached.

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 consider a resolution to establish an open container district within the Downtown Historic District. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a new bar and grill license and a second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code.

• Resolution No. 2023-11: Establishing an open container district in the Downtown Historic District
• Public Hearing: New Bar & Grill Liquor License for 307 Horse Racing, Inc.
• Ordinance No. 2021: Second reading to amend Unified Land Development Code sections 16.3.17.3(C) and 16.3.17.4(D)
• Amendment No. 1 to the Municipal Solid Waste Agreement
• Appointment of Community Facility Task Force members

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to interview four applicants for a council vacancy and will appoint one to fill the seat vacated by Councilperson Kim Pexton, with a term from April 10, 2023 to December 31, 2024. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda approval, public comments, and an executive session for considering the appointment of a public officer.

• Interviews for council vacancy: Joshua Valk, David Hulshizer, Leroy Kingery, John Bartling
• Appointment to fill vacancy left by Councilperson Kim Pexton, term ending December 31, 2024
• Executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii) for appointment of public officer
• Consent agenda approval for April 6, 2023 agenda

The City Council interviewed four applicants to fill a vacated council seat. Following an executive session, the council voted to appoint John Bartling to the position for a term ending December 31, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Appointed John Bartling as City Councilmember for term ending Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)

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

The Douglas City Council approved a conditional use permit for Jessica Renz to operate a preschool in an R-1 residential zone at 302 South 5th Street, with conditions that the permit is specific to the applicant and that state daycare/preschool regulations be followed. The council also accepted the FY2022 annual audit, approved the first reading of an ordinance amending development application sections of the land development code, and authorized $23,642 for Rocky Mountain Power service extension to the Pearson Road Utilities project. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved conditional use permit for preschool at 302 S 5th St (4-0)
• Accepted FY2022 annual audit (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021 amending development application code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-10 designating authorized bank signers (4-0)
• Approved $23,642 for Rocky Mountain Power extension at Pearson Road Utilities (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pexton as WAM voting delegate, Hershberger as alternate (4-0)
• Appointed J.D. Cox to Wyoming Smart Capital Network Advisory Council, Clara Chaffin as alternate (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial disclosure statements (4-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will discuss upcoming agendas, recognitions, a gift request for a locomotive, worksession protocols, insurance follow-up, a shooting complex proposal, broadcasting meetings, a DORA district, a tourism jack statue, Center Street repairs, and other updates.

• Gift request for a locomotive
• Shooting complex proposal
• Discussion on broadcasting city council meetings
• Discussion on DORA district
• Center Street repairs

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

The commission elected officers and appointed a member to the Downtown Douglas Historic District Review panel. A signage proposal from 307 Signs for the North Douglas Historic District was approved. The board also noted that a nomination for the South Douglas Historic District is pending with the National Park Service.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Julia Evins as Chairperson
• Elected Crystal Hendricks as Secretary
• Appointed Lisa Patterson to the Downtown Douglas Historic District Review panel
• Approved 307 Signs proposal for North Douglas Historic District signage

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss the process for appointing members to fill City Council vacancies. The session will also include updates from the City Administrator and reviews of upcoming agendas.

• Discussion regarding process for appointment of City Council vacancies
• City Administrator updates

The council established a process to fill an open council seat, with applications due by March 31, 2023. Staff received directions regarding HR job postings, utility cost tracking, and development ordinance drafting. No formal votes were recorded during this work session.

• Set council vacancy application deadline for March 31, 2023
• Scheduled council vacancy interviews for April 6, 2023
• Directed staff to draft ordinance for Type A Development application requirements
• Directed staff to update HR job posting wage to $25.00 per hour
• Directed staff to remove 'or designee' language from HR job description
• Directed staff to share engineering project cost spreadsheet with council monthly

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to address a mayoral vacancy, including declaring the office vacant and nominating a replacement. The council will also consider several action items, including accepting a K9 program donation, appointing a council president, and awarding bids for utility and solid waste contracts.

• Declaration of mayor vacancy and nomination for filling the position
• Appointment of Council President/Mayor Pro Tem
• Bid award: Pearson Drive Utilities (underground utilities)
• Bid award: Contract hauling of solid waste
• Grant application: Douglas PD for Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative

The Douglas City Council declared a vacancy in the Office of Mayor and appointed Councilperson Kim Pexton to serve as Mayor until the next general election, with her term ending December 31, 2024. Pexton accepted and resigned her council seat, and Ron McNare was appointed Council President/Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved several action items, including a $13,000 K9 donation, a bid for Pearson Drive utilities, a solid waste hauling contract, and a police grant application. One item, the Wyoming Smart Capital Network appointment, was tabled.

• Declared vacancy in Office of Mayor and appointed Kim Pexton as Mayor (3-0-1, Pexton abstained)
• Appointed Ron McNare as Council President/Mayor Pro Tem (3-0-1, McNare abstained)
• Declared council vacancy and authorized advertising for applications (4-0)
• Approved $13,000 K9 Program donation from Brian Gross Memorial Donor Advised Fund (3-0-1, McNare abstained)
• Approved MOU with Converse County Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Accepted Short Powerline Electric LLC bid of $71,668.80 for Pearson Drive utilities, plus $51,276.94 gas service (4-0)
• Accepted Express Disposal bid of $339 per load for solid waste hauling (4-0)
• Authorized police grant application for $100,000 Rural Violent Crime Reductive Initiative (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and community topics. Discussion items include downtown parking at 2nd Street and Center, human resources and economic development positions, and funding for arts and the council.

• Discussion of parking at 2nd Street & Center
• Discussion of HR & Economic Development positions
• Community Facility Task Force discussion
• Arts & Council funding discussion

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit for a preschool in a residential zone, approve a minor subdivision, and renew numerous liquor licenses. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance supporting the continuation of the optional 1% sales tax, plus several action items including a pawnbroker renewal and a settlement agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items, department reports, and an executive session.

• Conditional use permit for Claire Mayes preschool at 321 N. 4th Street in R-1 zone
• Approval of PRB Minor Subdivision, Lots 4 and 5, Converse County
• Liquor license renewals for 2023-24, including 20 applicants with no violations and 3 with violations
• Ordinance No. 1020 supporting continuation of optional 1% sales tax, second reading
• Settlement agreement with Paul & Mary Johnson

The City Council voted against a second reading of Ordinance No. 1020 regarding the optional 1% sales tax. The council approved several liquor license renewals, a conditional use permit for a preschool, and a minor subdivision.

• Approved conditional use permit for preschool at 321 N. 4th Street (4-0)
• Approved PRB Minor Subdivision, Lots 4 and 5, Converse County (4-0)
• Approved 17 liquor license renewals for applicants with no violations (4-0)
• Approved 4 liquor license renewals for applicants with violations (4-0)
• Approved microbrewery permit renewal for Coopers Arena LLC with production condition (4-0)
• Approved annual pawnbroker renewal for Douglas Pawn (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 for City Attorney services with Peasley & Armstrong LLP (4-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 1020 to continue optional 1% sales tax (1-3)

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 second reading for an ordinance to continue the optional 1% sales tax. The meeting also includes discussions on a community facility task force, a water tank lease, and a park lighting bid award.

• Ordinance No. 1020: Second reading for the permanent continuation of the optional 1% sales tax
• Resolution No. 2023-07: Establishing a Community Facility Task Force
• Lease Agreement: Clearfield Water Tank Tower
• Bid Award: Washington Park Lighting Project
• Technical Services Agreement with Converse County

The Douglas City Council tabled Ordinance No. 1020 (continuation of the optional 1% sales tax) on second reading to allow more discussion, voting 3-1. The council also approved a resolution establishing a Community Facility Task Force, a lease agreement with Visionary Communications for the Clearfield Water Tank Tower, a technical services agreement with Converse County, a $103,917 bid for the Washington Park Lighting Project, and a lease agreement with Converse County School District #1 for property adjacent to Douglas Middle School. All other action items were approved unanimously (4-0).

• Tabled Ordinance No. 1020 (1% sales tax continuation) on second reading (3-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 establishing a Community Facility Task Force (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-08 designating depositories for public funds (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Visionary Communications for Clearfield Water Tank Tower (4-0)
• Approved technical services agreement with Converse County (4-0)
• Approved $103,917 bid award to Short Powerline Electric for Washington Park Lighting Project (4-0)
• Appointed Scott Bauman to Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Authorized drafting 26-year lease with school district for Douglas Middle School property (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including Maverick and Pearson Road. The session will also include updates from the City Administrator and discussions regarding liquor license protocols.

• Discussion regarding Maverick
• Discussion regarding Pearson Road
• Discussion regarding liquor license protocols
• City Administrator updates

The City Council held a work session to discuss infrastructure, development, and city operations. Council gave direction on traffic studies for a proposed Maverick development and the bid process for Pearson Road infrastructure. Staff were directed to draft a liquor license ordinance and create a multi-faceted Administrative Specialist position.

• Directed staff to continue discussions with Maverick regarding a traffic study
• Directed staff to move forward with the bid process for Pearson Road attendant infrastructure
• Directed staff to develop an ordinance amending liquor license violation protocols and show cause hearing requirements
• Reached consensus to develop a task force for a possible community center
• Directed staff to invite the Enterprise Board to meet with the council
• Directed staff to develop a multi-faceted Administrative Specialist position
• Directed staff to develop a deed granting lift station access to the middle school
• Reached consensus to hold work sessions on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m.

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

The Douglas City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1020, supporting the continuation of the optional 1% sales tax, with a 4-0 vote. The council also approved resolutions for discharging uncollectable debts and applying for a water system study, along with a change order reducing the 4.5 Alley Improvement Project cost by $178,955.60. The meeting adjourned into executive session to discuss litigation.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1020, first reading, supporting continuation of 1% sales tax (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 authorizing discharge of uncollectable debts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 authorizing water system master plan study application (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 4.5 Alley Improvement Project, decreasing cost by $178,955.60 (4-0)
• Ratified appointment of Rick Andrews as Douglas Fire Chief (4-0)
• Appointed Community Development Director Chaffin to Federal Urban System Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Adjourned into executive session for litigation discussion (4-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will hear a presentation from NEXT LED Signs, discuss a wage study, and review upcoming agenda items including a lease agreement for the Visionary & Clearfield water tank site and infrastructure for Pearson Street.

• Presentation by NEXT LED Signs (Brett Wright via Zoom)
• Wage study discussion
• Lease agreement: Visionary & Clearfield water tank site
• Pearson Street attendant infrastructure

The Douglas City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Councilmembers directed staff to move forward with a wage study after discussing that the city lags behind comparable municipalities. They also discussed signage options, snow removal, and development-related traffic studies, but took no binding action.

• Directed staff to move forward with a wage study (consensus)
• Discussed NextLED signage options, no action taken
• Discussed Monroe property foreclosure postponement, no action taken
• Discussed temporary parking signs during snow events, no action taken
• Discussed possible amendment to Patterson's agreement for attendant infrastructure, no action taken
• Directed city attorney to look into options for moving forward on Maverick development traffic studies

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

The commission approved the minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on training, tours, and the South Douglas Historic District nomination.

• Approved September 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

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

The Douglas City Council approved the Consent Agenda, swore in a new police officer, and passed resolutions authorizing a $1,455,000 ARPA grant application for the Middle School Lift Station and designating banking signers. Council members also approved several bid awards including a police SUV, pump replacement for Sheep Mountain Well, and Bartling Park electrical enhancements, alongside various board and committee appointments.

• Approved the Consent Agenda including meeting minutes and December 2022 warrants (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 designating authorized bank and investment signers (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 for a $1,455,000 ARPA grant application for the Middle School Lift Station (4-0)
• Approved Municode LLC statement of work agreement for codification services (4-0)
• Approved Wyoming Community Gas arts and culture project designation for $10,449.06 (4-0)
• Approved Fremont Motors bid of $43,041.00 for a police SUV (4-0)
• Approved DC Drilling bid of $111,710.00 for Sheep Mountain Well pump and motor replacement (4-0)
• Approved Midland Implement Co. bid of $14,960.00 for a community club greens roller (3-1, Councilperson Schmidt voting Nay)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and project updates. Discussion topics include an ARPA grant application for the DMS Lift Station and several board appointment vacancies.

• Resolution No. 2023-02, ARPA Grant Application – DMS Lift Station
• Converse County Joint Powers Board appointments (2 positions)
• CCJJC Joint Powers Board appointment (1 position)
• Wyoming Community Gas Board appointments (2 positions)
• Federal Urban System Advisory Committee appointments (2 positions)

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including grant applications and bid awards. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

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

The City Council held a special meeting to swear in the Mayor and three Councilmembers for terms beginning January 1, 2023. The council also appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Swore in Mayor René Kemper for term ending December 31, 2026
• Swore in Councilpersons Kim Pexton and Perry G. Hershberger for terms ending December 31, 2026
• Swore in Councilperson Matt Schmidt for term ending December 31, 2024
• Appointed Councilperson Kim Pexton as Mayor Pro-Tem (4-0-1)