Douglas public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Douglas City Council is meeting to approve routine items and consider several bid awards, including for the Municipal Pool Renovation, City Hall Site Improvements, and The 112 Architect. They will also consider a community service funding agreement with the Fire Suppression Authority and a warrant register payment to K&R Construction. The agenda includes a proclamation for Wreaths Across America and recognition of a council member's 10 years of service.

• Bid Award: Douglas Municipal Pool Renovation
• Bid Award: Douglas City Hall Site Improvements
• Bid Award: The 112 Architect
• Community Service Funding Agreement: Fire Suppression Authority
• Warrant Register: November 2024: K&R Construction

The Douglas City Council tabled two major construction bids—the Municipal Pool Renovation and City Hall Site Improvements—to allow for further discussion and value engineering. They approved a $47,500 contract with EV Studio for design services at 112 N. 2nd Street, approved a funding agreement with the Fire Suppression Authority, and approved the November 2024 warrant register with one abstention.

• Tabled bid award for Douglas Municipal Pool Renovation (4-0)
• Tabled bid award for Douglas City Hall Site Improvements (4-0)
• Approved EV Studio for design services at 112 N. 2nd St., not to exceed $47,500 (4-0)
• Approved Community Service Funding Agreement with Fire Suppression Authority (4-0)
• Approved November 2024 Warrant Register (3-0, McNare abstained)

General

The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss updates on FY25 projects including a public art/railroad graffiti class, mural festival, student art project, and brand book. Under new business, the board will recap the Makers & Bakers event and address a resignation. The meeting is largely procedural with project updates.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report
• FY25 projects update: Public Art/Railroad Graffiti Class, Mural Festival / Art on the Green, Student Art Project, Brand Book
• Makers & Bakers recap
• Amanda resignation

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to vacate and replat Riverbend Addition, Block 5, Lots 17-19 into Lots 39-48, an application by Statewide Affordable Housing for a major plat amendment. The council will also discuss and act on several items, including a pool bid award, funding agreements, and a water treatment plant study.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-43 to vacate and replat Riverbend Addition, Block 5, Lots 17-19 into Lots 39-48 (SUB 02-24)
• Pool bid award discussion from special meeting
• EWC funding: commitment of ISC award
• Agreement renewal with Retail Coach
• City Hall change order No. 5 (block painting and metal deduct)

The Douglas City Council approved several items, including a $300,000 commitment to the EWC expansion project, a resolution to vacate and replat Riverbend Addition Block 5 Lots 17-19 into Lots 39-48, amendments to the Outdoor Enthusiasts funding agreement, a Retail Coach renewal (without the auto-renewal clause), a water treatment plant study contract with HDR, and City Hall Change Order No. 5. The council also moved the December 9 meeting to December 12 and cancelled the December 23 meeting.

• Approved $300,000 commitment to EWC expansion project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-43 to vacate and replat Riverbend Addition Block 5, Lots 17-19 into Lots 39-48 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Outdoor Enthusiasts Funding Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Retail Coach Renewal Amendment, excluding auto-renewal clause (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign HDR water treatment plant study contract (5-0)
• Approved City Hall Change Order No. 5 (4-0, McNare abstained)
• Moved December 9 meeting to December 12 for pool bid award
• Cancelled December 23 regular council meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will review a major plat amendment to vacate and replat three lots in Riverbend Addition into ten new lots, allowing future sale of each duplex unit separately. The Commission also considers fence and code-compliance ordinance updates and hears staff reports on three forwarded items.

• SUB 02-24: Vacate and replat Riverbend Addition Block 5 Lots 17–19 into Lots 39–48 for individual duplex sales
• Ordinance amending fence rules to restrict chain-link fencing in residential areas
• Ordinance updating property maintenance notice and nuisance abatement procedures
• DEV 03-24: Hilton Homewood Suites action by City Council
• CCSUB 03-24: County Subdivision Roberts No. 2 action by City Council

General

The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 23, 2024, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss old business including updates on the Public Art Project, Mural Festival Project, Student Art Project, and Brand Book. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with project status updates.

• Approval of October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report
• FY25 project updates: Public Art Project, Mural Festival Project, Student Art Project, Brand Book
• Sketch Book discussion

City Council

The Douglas City Council will consider several action items, including change orders for the Douglas Community Center and a lease agreement with the Douglas Senior Center. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, the October warrant register, and a consent item for Wyoming Community Gas. A public hearing is scheduled, though no specific topic is listed.

• Douglas Community Center: Amundsen Change Order No. 3
• Douglas Community Center: Change Order Process Authorization
• Lease Agreement with Converse County Aging Services, Inc. (Douglas Senior Center)
• Warrant Register: October 2024 (including K&R Construction)
• Wyoming Community Gas: 2025 Project Designation (consent)

The Douglas City Council approved a change order for the community center and authorized the Building Committee to approve future change orders up to $50,000, within the $28 million project budget. The council also approved a 10-year lease with the Douglas Senior Center and the October warrant register for K&R Construction. All votes were 4-0 except the change order authorization, which passed 3-1.

• Approved Amundsen Change Order No. 3 for $23,300 (4-0)
• Authorized Building Committee to approve change orders up to $50,000, within $28M budget (3-1)
• Approved 10-year lease with Converse County Aging Services for Senior Center (4-0)
• Approved October 2024 warrant register for K&R Construction (3-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several resolutions, including a hotel development, a subdivision approval, a livestock conditional use permit, and a budget amendment. They will also consider appointments, bid awards, and funding agreements.

• Resolution 2024-38: Approve Hilton Homewood Suites hotel in B-2 zone at Seven Trails Commerce Center
• Resolution 2024-39: Approve Roberts Subdivision No. 2
• Resolution 2024-40: Conditional use permit for livestock at 308 West Poplar Street
• Resolution 2024-42: Amend FY2025 city budget
• Bid Award: Clearfield Booster Station project

The Douglas City Council approved a $2,010,307 bid from Wayne Coleman Construction for the Clearfield Booster Station Replacement Project, authorizing the City Manager to sign related documents. The council also approved resolutions for a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel, a subdivision, a conditional use permit for livestock, a budget amendment, and a hazard mitigation plan update. Appointments were made to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Urban Systems Advisory Board.

• Approved $2,010,307 bid for Clearfield Booster Station Replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-38 for Hilton Homewood Suites hotel (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39 for Roberts Subdivision No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-40 conditional use permit for livestock (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-42 budget amendment totaling $464,414 (5-0)
• Appointed Carl Kosters to Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed John O. Lund III to Urban Systems Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-41 Hazard Mitigation Plan update (5-0)

General

The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report, and discuss updates on FY25 projects and strategic goals. New business includes a discussion of Wyoming Community Gas funding and selecting 2025 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of October 23, 2024 financial report
• Update on FY25 projects and Strategic Doing KPI
• Discussion of Wyoming Community Gas funding
• Selection of 2025 meeting dates
• Budget shows $18,000 for contractual services, $10,000 for student art project, $5,000 for mural festival, $1,000 for public art class, $2,000 for brand book

General

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024, to consider several planning and zoning matters. These include a development application for a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel, a subdivision application, and a conditional use permit for Hageman Livestock. The commission is an advisory body, and its recommendations will be forwarded to the city council for final action on October 28, 2024.

• DEV 03-24: Hilton Homewood Suites development application
• CCSUB 03-24: County Subdivision Roberts No. 2
• CUP 07-24: Hageman Livestock conditional use permit
• CUP 04-24: Short-term rental at 656 Longview Place (R-1 zone)
• CUP 05-24: Short-term rental at 1103 Monroe Street (R-2 zone)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will discuss a water conservation update, a sales tax hold release, and EWC funding, then vote on several action items including a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) RFQ award, a parking prohibition on Commerce Drive, and a change order for the WWTP Cell Bypass. The meeting also includes introductions and a promotion for city staff.

• Resolution 2024-37: Prohibiting parking on Commerce Drive
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A): RFQ award
• WWTP Cell Bypass: Change Order #2
• WYDOT Gas Line Relocation Reimbursement Agreement
• City Hall: Change Order No. 4 (Deduct)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is meeting to discuss several major projects, including the 112 RFP and concepts, the Community Center scope and costs, a hockey rink, and EWC funding. They will also hold public hearings on three short-term rental conditional use permits and consider action items such as a bid award for the municipal pool and change orders for a geothermal study and City Hall.

• Discussion of 112 RFP & concepts
• Douglas Community Center scope & costs
• Public hearings for short-term rentals at 656 Longview Place, 1103 Monroe Street, and 327 South 5th Street
• Bid award for Municipal Pool
• Change orders for Geothermal Study and City Hall

The Douglas City Council rejected a $4,430,317 bid from Landmark Aquatics for the Municipal Pool renovation (0-5). The council also decided to move forward with Plan 1A for the Douglas Community Center, estimated at $28 million, with monthly progress reports. Three short-term rental conditional use permits were approved unanimously, and several change orders were approved.

• Rejected Landmark Aquatics bid for Municipal Pool renovation at $4,430,317 (0-5)
• Approved Community Center Plan 1A at estimated $28 million (discussion, no formal vote recorded)
• Approved CUP 04-24: Werner Short Term Rental at 656 Longview Place (5-0)
• Approved CUP 05-24: Gillio Short Term Rental at 1103 Monroe Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP 06-24: AF Enterprise Short Term Rental at 327 S 5th St (5-0)
• Approved Geothermal Study Change Order for $9,850.00 (5-0)
• Approved City Hall Change Orders totaling $45,294.98 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Docket including minutes and bills (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three conditional use permits for short-term rentals, along with updates on previously forwarded items. The commission is advisory; final decisions will be made by the City Council on September 19, 2024.

• CUP 04-24: Short-term rental at 656 Longview Place (R-1 zone)
• CUP 05-24: Short-term rental at 1103 Monroe Street (R-2 zone)
• CUP 06-24: Short-term rental at 327 S. 5th Street (R-1 zone)
• Staff report on CUP 02-24 (electronic sign at 221 Brownfield Road), CUP 03-24 (private school at 302 S. 5th Street), ZON 01-24 (rezone West Plains Development Block 1 Lot 27), DEV 02-24 (pool renovations at 701 E. Center Street)

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of three conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 656 Longview Place, 1103 Monroe Street, and 327 S. 5th Street. Public comments were heard on the first application, with concerns about crime, traffic, and property values. The commission also noted that the City Council had approved four previously forwarded items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of CUP 04-24 for short-term rental at 656 Longview Place (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 05-24 for short-term rental at 1103 Monroe Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 06-24 for short-term rental at 327 S. 5th Street (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including third readings of ordinances on contractor licensing and short-term rentals, a resolution on short-term rental conditions, and multiple bid awards for infrastructure and equipment. They will also discuss a walking bridge, agenda items, and EWC funding considerations, and consider a community service funding agreement with Helping Hands Ministries.

• Ordinance 1046: Amends contractor licensing sections (2.64.010, 2.64.030, 2.64.040, 5.36.010, 5.36.100) - third reading
• Ordinance 1045: Amends short-term rental sections (16.2.2, 16.6.31.2, 16.6.31.3(a)) - third reading
• Resolution 2024-34: Short-term rental possible conditions
• Bid awards: Lift Station, Dump Truck Snow Plow (#125), PD SUV
• Fire Department funding: retain previous funds $142,408.13

The Douglas City Council approved two ordinances on third reading: one amending contractor licensing rules (Ordinance 1046) and another amending short-term rental regulations (Ordinance 1045). They also approved a resolution on short-term rental conditions with the first bullet removed, and awarded bids for a lift station, a dump truck snow plow, a police SUV, and a cemetery management system. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the K&R Construction warrant register, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved Ordinance 1046 (contractor licensing) on third reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1045 (short-term rentals) on third reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34 (short-term rental conditions) with first bullet removed (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Western Municipal Construction for Middle School Lift Station (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Jack's Truck and Equipment for 2025 dump truck snow plow (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Fremont Chevrolet and GMC for 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Cem-Sites for cemetery management system (5-0)
• Approved warrant register for K&R Construction, LLC (4-0, McNare abstained)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on four resolutions, including conditional use permits for an electronic message board and a private school, a zoning change, and a municipal pool renovation. The council will also take action on ordinances regarding floodplain construction standards, short-term rentals, and contractor licensing, as well as a bid award for a street slurry seal project and community service funding agreements.

• Conditional use permit for electronic message board at 221 Brownfield Road (I Industrial Zone)
• Conditional use permit for Divine Mercy Academy private school at 302 S. 5th Street (R-1 zone)
• Zoning change for West Plains Development, Block 1, Lot 27 from R-3 to R-2
• Type B development for Douglas Municipal Pool renovations at 701 East Center Street
• Bid award for 2024-25 City Street Slurry Seal Project

The Douglas City Council approved all items on its agenda, including four conditional use permits and a zoning change, three ordinance amendments, a slurry seal project bid, a police camera policy, community service funding agreements, and the naming of the city app. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved conditional use permit for electronic message board at 221 Brownfield Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Divine Mercy Academy private school at 302 S. 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for West Plains Development Block 1 Lot 27 from R-3 to R-2 (5-0)
• Approved Type B development for Douglas Municipal Pool renovations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1044 on floodplain construction standards, third reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1045 on short-term rentals, second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1046 on contractor licensing, second reading (5-0)
• Approved $296,446 slurry seal bid at $2.70/sq yd for 99,980 sq yd (5-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on three ordinances: floodplain construction standards, short-term rental regulations, and contractor licensing updates. The council will also approve bids for sanitation and landfill trucks, an asphalt heater, and a service truck, and review community service funding agreements.

• Ordinance 1044: Amend floodplain construction standards
• Ordinance 1045: Update short-term rental regulations (first reading)
• Ordinance 1046: Revise contractor licensing rules (first reading)
• Bid approvals: Sanitation truck, landfill day cab tractor, asphalt heater, and Unit #6 service truck
• Community service funding agreements with Boys & Girls Club, Cando DBA The Enterprise, and others

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: a resolution regarding vehicle parking on Brownfield Road, and a proposed owner's representative/program services agreement with NV5 for the Douglas Community Center. The council will also take public comment and handle routine procedural matters.

• Resolution 2024-28 on parking of vehicles on Brownfield Road
• Owner's Representative/Program Services Proposal from NV5 for the Douglas Community Center
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting, including discussion items on Airbnb regulations, changing the use of Water Fund project funding, residential vs. commercial sewer charges, and geothermal options for the Community Center. The council will also hold public hearings on a floodplain construction standards ordinance and consider a third reading of a truck parking ordinance, along with routine consent items.

• Discussion: Airbnb regulations
• Discussion: Water Fund project funding usage change
• Discussion: Sewer charges residential vs. commercial
• Public hearing: Ordinance 1044 amending floodplain construction standards (first reading)
• Council action: Ordinance 1043 amending truck parking regulations (third reading)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes from its April 2024 meeting and discuss ongoing projects like the South Douglas Historic District walking tour, Preservation Month events, and Pioneer Cemetery initiatives. New business includes a walking tour with UW Extension and plans for Rural Day at a local school.

• Review minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting
• South Douglas Historic District walking tour research
• Pioneer Cemetery tour on May 18th at 3pm
• 3rd Grade Field Trips on May 16th at 12:45pm
• North Douglas Historic District signage project

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: a proposal from Mtn West Technologies for municipal facilities interconnect, a bid award for the City Hall Facade Renovation Project, and the second reading of Ordinance 1043 amending truck parking regulations. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Mtn West Technologies: Municipal Facilities Interconnect Proposal
• Bid Award: City Hall Facade Renovation Project (K R Construction LLC, Caspar Building Systems)
• Ordinance 1043: Amending Sections 10.92.070(A) and 10.52.040 pertaining to parking of trucks (second reading)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to establish Douglas as a "Water Wise City," which includes new conservation measures and a tiered rate structure. The Council will also discuss the Project 1200 Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project.

• Ordinance 1043: Amending sections regarding the parking of trucks
• Resolution 2024-24, 2024-25, and 2024-26: Establishing "Water Wise City" status, conservation measures, and a tiered rate structure
• Project 1200: Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Discussion regarding speed limits on Cedar Street from 4th to Hwy 52
• Mountain West Technologies Memorandum of Understanding

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent docket, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include a resolution to vacate and replat Fairview Addition Block 11, Lots 26-30 into Lot 34, and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Outdoor Enthusiasts of Converse County for a mountain bike project, and discuss items like Brownfield Road truck parking and water supply considerations.

• Resolution 2024-22: Vacating and replating Fairview Addition, Block 11, Lots 26-30 into Lot 34
• Resolution 2024-23: Amending the City of Douglas FY2024 budget
• MOU with Outdoor Enthusiasts of Converse County for Douglas Mountain Bike project
• Discussion on Brownfield Road truck parking
• Discussion on water supply considerations

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve April minutes and discuss old and new business. Items include training updates from conferences, research for a South Douglas Historic District walking tour, Preservation Month activities, and a potential walking tour with UW Extension.

• Approve minutes of April 17, 2024 meeting
• Training updates: Main Street Conference and Preserve Wyoming
• South Douglas Historic District walking tour research
• Preservation Month: Pioneer Cemetery tour May 18 at 3pm (cleanup 2pm), 3rd grade field trips May 16 at 12:45pm, posters
• New business: Walking tour with UW Extension

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by Unity Christian Fellowship to vacate and replat Fairview Addition, Block 11, Lots 26-30 into a single Lot 34 at 821 & 831 Van Buren Street. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also hear a staff report on a previously forwarded conditional use permit for an electronic message display sign at 1155 East Richards Street.

• SUB 01-24: Vacation and replat of Fairview, Block 11, Lots 26-30 into Lot 34 (0.36 acres) for a church youth activity center
• CUP 01-24: Staff report on City Council action for Let'er Buck Car Wash electronic message display sign at 1155 East Richards Street
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the unified budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which includes appropriations for municipal government operations. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget resolution and related documents such as a budget summary and capital projects list. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution 2024-21: Adopting unified budget and appropriating funds for FY 2024-25
• Public hearing on the budget resolution
• Budget summary and strategic doing documents attached

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY2025 budget and April 2024 financial report. No public comment will be taken during this session. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available for persons with disabilities.

• FY2025 Budget Discussion (60 minutes)
• April 2024 Financial Report Review

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to review the budget. No public comment will be taken during this session. The agenda contains only this budget review item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Budget review

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items and act on several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include raising liquor license fees, setting new water/sewer rates, and creating a downtown open container district. The council will also introduce a new employee and swear in a reserve police officer.

• Ordinance 1040: Amends liquor license fees in Douglas Municipal Code
• Resolution 2024-17: Sets inflation-adjusted user charges for water, sewer, sanitation, and solid waste systems
• Resolution 2024-18: Establishes an open container district in the downtown historic district
• Resolution 2024-19: Sets new charges for municipal water, sewer, sanitation, and solid waste systems effective June 1, 2024
• Request for Qualifications award for Community Center project

City Council

The Douglas City Council is meeting to consider Resolution 2024-14, which would establish an open container district within the local downtown historic district and set enforcement guidelines. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest of the meeting is procedural.

• Resolution 2024-14: establishing an open container district in the downtown historic district
• Guidelines for enforcement within the proposed district

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and several action items. Key decisions include a third reading of a snow removal ordinance, a first reading of liquor license fee changes, and approval of bids for the Adams Street utility project and municipal solid waste hauling. The council will also consider resolutions on police policies, snow emergency routes, business meal policy, and a Jackalope Day proclamation.

• Ordinance 1037 (3rd reading): snow removal and snow emergency parking restrictions
• Ordinance 1040 (1st reading): changes to alcoholic liquor and malt beverage fees
• Resolution 2024-05: approval of Wild Cards Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2
• Bid award: Adams Street Utility Improvements Project
• Proposal acceptance: Municipal Solid Waste Hauling and Swimming Pool Design

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on the Public Works Facility costs, March 2024 financial reports, utility rates, and the budget process. No public comment will be taken during this session.

• Public Works Facility Cost Update
• March 2024 Financial Report
• Utility Rates: Additional Information
• Budget Process Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting unanimously. They discussed plans for a walking tour of the South Douglas Historic District, budget requests for educational materials and signage, and upcoming Preservation Month events. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were only discussed.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval for two development applications: a subdivision at 120 State Highway 59 and a gas station/convenience store at 1 Highway 93. The commission also elected officers and discussed code updates. No decisions were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of CCSUB 01-24 (Acme Holding) at 120 State Highway 59 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of DEV 01-24 (Maverik, Inc.) for gas station at 1 Highway 93 (unanimous)
• Elected Jay Hancock as Chairman and Scott Bauman as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda and minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024, acceptance of proposals for See Click Fix and Civic Clerk software, a change order for the Washington Park picnic shelter, designation of bank depositories, a housing authority board appointment, and a solid waste hauling contract. They will also consider resolutions setting guidelines for retail liquor license applications and rules for special events in city parks. The agenda includes routine consent items, public hearings, and various reports.

• Resolution 2024-06: Budget amendment for FY 2024
• Proposal acceptance: See Click Fix, Branded Marketplace & Civic Clerk modules
• Change order: Washington Park Picnic Shelter
• Resolution 2024-08: Guidelines for retail liquor license applications
• Resolution 2024-09: Rules for special events at city parks

Arts & Culture Board of Trustees

The Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on Jackalope statues, community alignment strategies, and Year 1 programming. They will also review plans for business murals, Jackalope Days events, and the FY25 budget, along with new items like a railroad graffiti class and a mural festival.

• Jackalope statues update
• Business murals and artist identification
• Jackalope Days planning (to-dos, timelines)
• FY25 budget discussion
• Railroad Graffiti Class and Mural Festival

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a third reading of an ordinance to amend building permit fees, a second reading of a snow removal ordinance, and acceptance of a bid for downtown alley improvements. The council will also consider liquor license requests, an attorney services agreement amendment, and a corrective deed. Public hearings are scheduled for a new liquor license and a show cause hearing for the American Legion.

• Ordinance No 1038: amending building permit fees (3rd reading)
• Bid acceptance for Downtown Alley Improvements Project
• Liquor license application: Ramos Cafe, LLC (Bar & Grill)
• Show cause hearing: Samuel Mares Post Number 8, The American Legion
• Attorney Services Agreement Amendment #3 with Peasley & Armstrong LLP

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss and ask questions about several items, including a budget and finance update, snow route parking restrictions, liquor license fees, business meal expenses, a possible contract modification for outdoor enthusiasts, street naming policy, and the SeeClickFix and Civic Clerk software. No public comment will be taken during this session, and no formal decisions are expected.

• Budget/Finance Update (30 min)
• Snow Route-No Parking discussion (10 min)
• Liquor License & Fees discussion (5 min)
• Business Meals/Expenses discussion (5 min)
• Possible contract modification for Outdoor Enthusiasts (5 min)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting, discuss training updates on incorporating art into historic districts, and consider budget requests for walking tour materials and training. The commission will also plan activities for Preservation Month.

• Approve minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Discuss budget requests for 3rd grade workbooks, QR codes for walking tour brochures, training, and travel
• Review training updates on incorporating art into historic districts
• Plan activities for Preservation Month

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission met on March 20, 2024, and approved the minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting unanimously. They discussed old business including training updates, the South Douglas Historic District walking tour, and budget requests for 3rd grade workbooks, QR codes, training, and SHPO Convention travel. New business included a request for information about a time capsule, the Preserve Wyoming Conference, and the Douglas Blueprint workshops.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed budget request for 1,000 3rd grade workbooks at $5.87 each
• Discussed QR codes for downtown walking tour sign and cemetery kiosk
• Discussed training funds and SHPO Convention travel
• Discussed time capsule request at Jackalope Event Center
• Discussed Preserve Wyoming Conference attendance and award nomination

Arts & Culture Board of Trustees

The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss old business, including updates on mural proposals, a request for proposals for artists, and refining cultural events around murals and Jackalope Days. They will also draft the budget for the next fiscal year, with board members selecting top five priorities.

• Update on mural proposals to businesses
• Request for proposals (RPF) for artists
• Refine cultural events around murals and Jackalope Days
• Draft budget for next fiscal year with top five picks from board

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent docket of routine items, including minutes and a warrant register. Action items include second readings of ordinances on snow removal and building permit fees, a bid award for water treatment plant clearwell cleaning, and a bid for a top dresser. The council will also consider waiving building permit fees for the Fire Suppression Authority and appoint a voting delegate for a summer convention.

• Ordinance 1037: snow removal and snow emergency no-parking routes, second reading
• Ordinance 1038: amending building permit fees, second reading
• Bid award: Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Cleaning Project
• Bid award: Top Dresser for Douglas Community Club
• Waive building permit fees for Fire Suppression Authority Joint Powers Board

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session to discuss and ask questions about several projects, including the Adams St Project and South Downtown Alley Improvements, additional cost information for City Works, an Enterprise Lease Agreement, a Fire Suppression Authority Joint Powers Board, and concepts for a new City Hall and Community Center. No public comment is allowed during this session, and no formal votes are expected.

• Adams St Project & South Downtown Alley Improvements
• City Works additional cost information
• Enterprise Lease Agreement
• Fire Suppression Authority Joint Powers Board (Douglas Fire Department)
• City Hall and Community Center concepts

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor license renewals, and several action items. Key decisions include first readings of ordinances on snow removal and building permit fees, a memorandum of understanding for a transmission line, and a board appointment.

• Ordinance No. 1037: Amending snow and ice removal rules and adding snow emergency routes
• Ordinance No. 1038: Amending building permit fees
• MOU with county for Sheep Mountain Well #2 transmission line easement
• Public hearing on liquor license renewals for 2024-2025 term
• Proclamation for Music in Our Schools Month

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a work session with no public comment to review updates from the City Manager, Strategic Doing initiatives, budget items, and introductions of new city works. The meeting will also cover an enterprise lease agreement, swimming pool updates, potential snow route enforcement, and animal shelter matters including design, construction, and operations.

• City Manager Updates (5 min)
• Strategic Doing Update (5 min)
• Budgetary Items Update (5 min)
• Introduction of City Works (10 min)
• Enterprise Lease Agreement (5 min)

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items, hear public comments, and vote on several contracts and resolutions. The council will also receive department reports and recognize recent police department achievements.

• Bid award for Birch Street Sanitary Sewer Realignment Project
• Bid award for Water Tanker/Trailer purchase
• Acceptance of Tennis Court Resurfacing RFP
• Acceptance of Tree Canopy Inventory RFP
• Resolution 2024-04 setting rules for special events

Arts & Culture Board of Trustees

The Douglas Arts & Culture Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing items. They will review minutes, the treasurer's report, and old business including the Jackalope Square interactive feature and Jack statue. New business includes reviewing mission/vision statements and draft strategic initiatives from the MAP CONVERSE 2024 report.

• Jackalope Square Interactive Feature
• Jack Statue
• Acknowledgement of Josh Butts proposal
• Review of draft strategic initiatives and priorities
• Mission/Vision statements review

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a proposed gas station and convenience store at 1 Highway 93 and a minor subdivision. They will also consider adopting updated building and electrical codes, accepting the annual audit, and several other routine items.

• Resolution 2024-03: Maverik gas station and convenience store in B-2 zone at 1 Highway 93
• Resolution 2024-02: Buckshot Subdivision, Lots 5, 6, 7
• Ordinance 1036: Adopt 2023 National Electrical Code and amend 2021 International Building Code (3rd reading)
• Quitclaim deed to Douglas Senior Citizens Inc for Riverview Lot 8, Block 2
• Bid rejection for South 2nd & 3rd Street Sewer Replacement Project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Douglas Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss old business including training updates, the South Douglas Historic District walking tour, and budget requests for items like 3rd grade workbooks and brochures. They will also address commission terms for members Jacey Bauman and Heidi McCullough.

• Election of officers
• South Douglas Historic District walking tour discussion
• Budget requests for 3rd grade workbooks, walking tour brochures, QR codes, training, and travel
• Commission terms for Jacey Bauman and Heidi McCullough

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will review three development applications: a subdivision at 120 State Highway 59, a Maverik gas station and convenience store at 1 Highway 93, and a rezoning request at 404 1st Street West. These items will later go to the City Council on January 22, 2024.

• Subdivision application (CCSUB 01-24) by Acme Holdings for 26.74-acre parcel at 120 State Highway 59
• Type B development (DEV 01-24) by Maverik, Inc. for gas station and convenience store at 1 Highway 93, Seven Trails Commerce Center
• Rezoning request (ZON 02-23) by Douglas Senior Citizens to change 404 1st Street West from R-2 to R-4 zone

City Council

The Douglas City Council is holding a work session with no public comment. They will receive updates from the City Manager and on finances, discuss snow protocols, and review upcoming agenda items including a public hearing on a budget amendment, consideration of a request for qualifications for the City Hall façade, and bid acceptance for the Washington Park picnic shelter. The consent docket includes the second reading of Ordinance 1036 and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing: Budget Amendment
• RFQ Consideration: City Hall Façade
• Bid Acceptance: Washington Park Picnic Shelter
• Ordinance 1036 – Second Reading
• Snow Protocols discussion

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold an executive work session to discuss personnel matters in private. No public comment will be allowed during this session. The meeting follows standard procedural accommodations for accessibility.

City Council

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and action items. Key items include a second reading of Ordinance 1036 to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code and amend the International Building Code, a budget amendment resolution for FY 2024, and a bid acceptance for the Washington Park shelter replacement. The council will also consider a request for qualifications for the City Hall facade project and receive departmental reports.

• Ordinance 1036: Adopt 2023 National Electrical Code, amend 2021 International Building Code (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2024-01: Amend FY 2024 city budget (public hearing)
• Bid acceptance for Washington Park shelter replacement (K R Construction, Delta Wye Inc., Knife River)
• Request for Qualifications for Douglas City Hall facade
• Introduction of new staff: Deputy HR Manager/Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, Patrol Officer