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Douglas public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review three conditional use permits for nursing, assisted living, and storage

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three conditional use permit applications, including a nursing home and an assisted living facility on Birch Street and a mini storage facility on Richards Street. The commission is an advisory body, and its recommendations will be forwarded to the city council. The agenda also includes a discussion about scheduling a special meeting to review the Urban Renewal Agency plan.

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101 N. 4th Street, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider fireworks ban amendment and franchise agreement

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a proposed amendment to the fireworks prohibition ordinance and a tabled franchise agreement with Mountain West Technologies. The council will also consider a change order for the Clearfield Booster Station cleanup, designate a community enhancement project for Community Gas Funds, and make appointments to the Converse County Municipal & Joint Powers Board. Presentations include a water update, a lifesaving award, and a proclamation for Wreaths Across America.

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101 N 4th St, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to discuss four liquor license applications

The Douglas City Council is meeting to discuss four liquor license applications. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are scheduled for discussion at specific times.

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101 N 4th St, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider franchise agreement, three bid awards, and liquor license process

The Douglas City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a proclamation, and several action items. Key decisions include a franchise agreement with Mountain West Technologies, bid awards for construction projects, and discussions on liquor license procedures and employee sick leave. The agenda also includes a financial report and a community update.

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✓ Decided: Council awards three construction bids totaling over $3.1M

The Douglas City Council approved three construction bid awards: Falcon Construction for $351,258, and Ramshorn Construction for two projects totaling $2,756,675. The council also tabled Ordinance 1059, a franchise agreement with Mountain West Technologies, for further discussion. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea · 1 nay
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea · Perry Hershberger nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider liquor license cap repeal, sign code, Richards St bid

The Douglas City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a charter ordinance that would repeal state limits on liquor licenses, allowing the city to set its own number based on local conditions. They will also vote on a bid for Richards Street improvements, a change order for the municipal pool, and a third reading of a sign code amendment. The agenda includes a discussion on possible waiting period for hiring former councilmembers and a fee review for the Community Development Department.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects liquor license charter ordinance 0-5

The Douglas City Council voted 0-5 to reject Ordinance 1060, a charter ordinance that would have allowed the city to set its own limits on retail and bar & grill liquor licenses, after public discussion. The council also approved a $1,833,790 bid from Knife River for Richards St improvements and appointed Carly Horr to the Converse County Tourism & Promotion Board. All other agenda items were routine or informational.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider rezoning Community Center Subdivision to MU-PUD

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment for FY 2026, a resolution to vacate and replat Meadow Acres properties into the Community Center Subdivision, and a rezoning of that subdivision to MU-PUD. The council will also discuss allowing rural water trucks to fill at the city water station, consider appointments and bids, and take up tabled liquor ordinance No. 1060.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Approval of Consent Docket
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 17:45

Planning & Zoning Commission

Douglas planners to weigh vacating Meadow Acres for Community Center subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two city applications: vacating and replatting Meadow Acres properties into the Community Center Subdivision, and rezoning that subdivision to a mixed-use planned unit development. The commission also reviews three proposed ordinances on building codes, occupied RVs, and residential fence setbacks, and hears a staff report on a previously forwarded replat application.

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101 N. 4th St, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Douglas P&Z to weigh vacating Meadow Acres lots for Community Center subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two city applications: vacating and replatting multiple Meadow Acres lots into the Community Center Subdivision, and rezoning that subdivision to a mixed-use planned unit development. The commission will also discuss three proposed ordinances on building codes, occupied RVs, and residential fence setbacks. These are advisory recommendations; the city council will take final action on October 27, 2025.

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101 N. 4th St, Douglas
Mon Oct 13, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on building code updates and RV ordinance changes

The Douglas City Council will meet on October 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including updates to building codes and residential fence regulations. The meeting will also feature presentations, public comments, and council action items such as bid awards and policy adoptions.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on building code updates and RV parking rules

The Douglas City Council will meet to approve updates to building codes and recreational vehicle parking regulations. They will also discuss truck route changes, hear updates from city departments, and consider bids for new equipment and property purchases.

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✓ Decided: Council approves RV ordinance, awards contracts, appoints commissioners

The Douglas City Council approved Ordinance 1062 on second reading, amending municipal code pertaining to travel trailers and recreational vehicles. The council also awarded bids for a refuse trailer and the Washington Park Shelter replacement, approved several resolutions, and made appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A bid award for 112 N 2nd St was tabled, and the sign ordinance (1053) remains tabled.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Replat of two lots into Gettert Subdivision; fence, truck, RV rules discussed

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a replat application by Lewis and Deborah Gettert to combine two lots into the Gettert Subdivision. The commission will also discuss potential code changes regarding residential fence setbacks, truck routes, RVs and travel trailers, and building codes. These items are advisory and will be forwarded to the city council for final action on September 22, 2025.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on sign, building code, and RV ordinances

The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: one amending sign regulations, one adopting the 2024 International Building Codes, and one changing rules for travel trailers and RVs. The council will also discuss truck route modifications on Cedar and Cheyenne Streets, consider municipal court options, and vote on bids for a pickup truck and side dump trailer.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on zoning changes and housing permits

The Douglas, WY City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and a consent docket, discuss recreational vehicle zoning and bulk water pricing, and hold a public hearing on zoning resolutions and budget amendments. The council will also award bids for slurry seal and Laramie Peak Motors and consider a social media policy.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Approval of Consent Docket
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning commission to review housing permits and short-term rental rules

The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 18, 2025, to review two conditional-use permit applications and discuss updates to the city’s sign code. All items will be forwarded to the city council for final action on August 25, 2025.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea
Approval of the Minutes
4 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea
Adjournment [Adjourn]
8 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to vote on $610,838 well reimbursement and water plant bid

The Douglas City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to reimburse $610,838 for the Sheep Mountain #2 Well construction and a bid award for the Water Treatment Plant intake structure slide gate replacement. They will also discuss compensation strategies, travel per diem, and a temporary signs ordinance, and hold a public hearing on a tabled liquor license charter ordinance.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on short-term rental permit at 331 N. 3rd St.

The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 331 N. 3rd Street, and will consider several bid awards for vehicles and equipment. The agenda also includes discussions on council rules, public comment procedures, and a tabled liquor license ordinance. The meeting is a regular session with standard procedural items.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider selling Capitol Hill Lot 8, Block 1

The Douglas City Council is meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a resolution to sell city-owned real property, a liquor license transfer, and a charter ordinance on liquor. They will also consider a list of community aid grants and a property lease with Helping Hands Ministries. The agenda includes several discussion items such as pickleball court maintenance and xeriscaping Riverside Park.

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✓ Decided: Douglas City Council approves property sale, liquor license transfer, and purchase agreement

The Douglas City Council approved the sale of real property in Capitol Hill Subdivision, authorized FY25-26 Community Service Funding agreements, and approved a Washington Park property lease with Helping Hands Ministries Inc. They also approved a purchase agreement with Stephen K. Gregersen and approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from H4U Inc. to 5 Rivers Inc. Additionally, the council tabled a charter ordinance regarding bar and grill liquor licenses and adjourned into executive session.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 12:00

General

Council to award community center contract, consider liquor license ordinance

The Douglas City Council is holding a special meeting to take action on two items: awarding a contract for the Douglas Community Center and considering Ordinance 1060, which would let the city set its own limits on retail and bar & grill liquor licenses instead of following state statutes.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $16.3M community center contract to GH Phipps Wyoming

The Douglas City Council awarded the Douglas Community Center construction contract to GH Phipps Wyoming for $16,256,301, including base bid and alternates 01, 02, 03, 04, and 06, and authorized the City Manager to execute all documents. The council also voted to table Ordinance 1060, which would have repealed certain state liquor license limits, for further discussion.

101 N 4th Street, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to discuss compensation strategies and act on contracts

The Douglas City Council will discuss compensation strategies and consider several action items, including contract amendments for an at-will employee and municipal judge services, a change order for tank coating, and the Richards St. sidewalk project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and claims, plus a tabled item on remote meter reading for the golf course.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects $2.4M sidewalk bid, approves contracts and change order

The Douglas City Council approved an at-will employment contract amendment for City Manager JD Cox, a municipal judge services contract with H. Rick Hollon (ending June 30, 2026), and a $27,921.14 change order for tank coating. The council rejected the Richards St. sidewalk project bid from 71 Construction at $2,405,127.10 and voted to rebid the project. A compensation strategy for city employees was discussed but no action was taken.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 10:00

City Council

Council to adopt FY2025-26 budget and approve July 4 fireworks

The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-17 to adopt the city's annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which includes appropriating funds for municipal government operations. The council will also consider an action item regarding public fireworks for July 4, 2025. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and disclosures.

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✓ Decided: Douglas City Council adopts FY 2025-2026 unified budget

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-17, adopting the unified budget and strategic doing plan and appropriating funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No public comments were made during the hearing. The council also discussed public fireworks for July 4, 2025, but took no formal action.

101 N 4th Street, Douglas
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to vote on blight resolution and city hall change order

The Douglas City Council is meeting to approve routine items, hear presentations, and take action on several items, including a blight resolution and a change order for City Hall site improvements. A public hearing is scheduled, and the council will also discuss fireworks and a water update.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Tue May 27, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider conditional use permit for bank sign, park naming, and SRO agreement

The Douglas City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on a conditional use permit for First Northern Bank's electronic sign, a resolution to formally establish Douglas Mountain Park, a bid award for a wastewater treatment plant project, and a memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer. The consent docket includes multiple ordinance readings on animal bites, property maintenance, nuisance fines, and self-storage facilities.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $769K wastewater air header replacement bid

The City Council approved a $769,370.67 bid from WyoDak Energy Services LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Air Header Replacement Project, and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents. The council also approved a resolution designating Douglas Mountain Park as a city park, approved an updated School Resource Officer MOU with Converse County School District #1, and made several board appointments. A remote meter read for the golf course was tabled for further quotes. The council also corrected a prior vote on a liquor license, changing the tally from 3-2 to 4-1.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket [that the Minutes removed and make that its own item to be voted on]
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket [approve the Consent Docket as presented with the exception of the Minutes]
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket [Councilperson Week's vote was heard incorrectly as he was joined in by a Teams Meeting.]
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Executive Session
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon May 19, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Douglas Planning Commission to review First Northern Bank sign permit

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit application for an electronic message display sign at 800 S. 4th Street. The advisory body will also review meeting minutes and receive a staff report on past city council actions.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Urban Renewal Authority
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon May 19, 2025 · 10:00

City Council

Douglas City Council to discuss FY25-26 budget

The Douglas City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The agenda consists solely of this budget discussion and standard meeting opening and closing procedures.

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101 N 4th St, Douglas
Mon May 12, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Douglas City Council to vote on nuisance, mini-warehouse and liquor rules

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, and take final votes on several ordinances covering property maintenance, parking, mini-warehouse zoning, and liquor license restrictions. The council will also introduce a new community service officer, recognize Public Works Week, and consider proclamations, resolutions, and economic development measures.

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✓ Decided: Council awards retail liquor license to Homewood Suites (3-2)

The Douglas City Council awarded the sole available retail liquor license to Homewood Suites by Hilton, defeating Hollnheid Taproom in a 3-2 vote. The council also approved a year-round open container district in the downtown historic district, created a new Urban Renewal Agency, and advanced several ordinances. All other agenda items were routine or informational.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Executive Session
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Wed May 7, 2025 · 07:00

City Council

Procedural city council meeting with no substantive items

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions, proposals, or discussions.

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MHCC Boardroom, Douglas
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to vote on short-term rental permit, subdivisions, and liquor license rules

The Douglas City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, approval of three subdivisions, and second readings of ordinances on liquor license collateral and the urban renewal agency. They will also discuss trees in boulevards and hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves short-term rental, subdivisions, and nuisance code updates

The Douglas City Council approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 119 Feather Street, approved three subdivision plats, and advanced several ordinances. It also passed first readings of ordinances on mini-warehouses, nuisance fines, and property maintenance, and tabled a landscaping agreement for Big Country Storage pending more information.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 10:00

City Council

Douglas City Council reviews FY2526 budget and capital equipment requests

The Douglas City Council will review the FY2526 budget, including departmental operations and public works funding. Capital equipment requests for landfill, parks, police, and water/sewer projects are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a workshop scheduled for May 19, 2025.

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101 N 4th Street, Douglas
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to review short-term rental permit and three subdivision requests

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 119 Feather Street, three subdivision applications in Converse County, and discuss landscaping code considerations. The commission is advisory to the city council, which will consider these items on June 24, 2025. Staff recommends approval of the short-term rental permit with conditions.

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101 N. 4th Street, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Planning and Zoning Matters
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 08:30

City Council

Council to schedule Aid to Others funding for FY2025-26

The Douglas City Council is meeting to discuss and schedule the Aid to Others program for fiscal year 2025-26. This is the main substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

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107 N 5th Street, Douglas
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on liquor license and urban renewal ordinances

The Douglas City Council will meet on April 14, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including amendments to liquor licensing rules and the creation of an urban renewal agency. The meeting will also cover consent items like minutes approval, bills, and policy changes, as well as presentations and public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves property maintenance ordinance, removes tree section

The Douglas City Council approved Ordinance 1050 on first reading, removing Section 12.20 on trees and shrubs, after discussing concerns about city liability and costs. The council also approved several other items, including a liquor license collateral prohibition, creation of a Douglas Urban Renewal Agency code, a community service funding agreement with the golf club, police policy changes, an audit engagement, a warrant register payment, and a cemetery mower purchase. The council tabled Ordinance 1052 on nuisance fines to coordinate with Ordinance 1050.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Executive Session
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on community center and trades school

The Douglas City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing development of a community center and a trades school, and to hold public hearings on these projects. The council will also discuss signage for campaign advertising, a liquor license, and code enforcement approaches, among other items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves community center and trades school resolutions

The Douglas City Council approved three resolutions, including authorizing Amundsen Associates to build a community center at 501 S Wind River Drive and WWC Engineering to build a trades school at 800 S Wind River Drive, both by 5-0 votes. The Prairie View Subdivision was approved 4-1, contingent on filing an easement with the county. Several items were tabled, including Ordinance 1050 (property maintenance) and Ordinance 1052 (nuisance fines), to be revised and brought back. The council also awarded bids for tank recoating ($415,000) and a pump ($32,419.63).

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session
4 yea · 1 nay
Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea · Kim Pexton nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Commission

Douglas Planning Commission to review community center, EWC building, subdivision, and code changes

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will review two development applications: a proposed community center at 501 South Wind River Drive and an additional building for Eastern Wyoming Community College at 800 S. Wind River Drive. They will also consider a tabled subdivision application, three ordinance amendments, and staff reports on a vacated walkway and a subdivision. The commission is advisory; the city council will consider these items on March 24, 2025.

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101 N. 4th Street, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Scott Bauman yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on fence rules, animal permits, and liquor licensing updates

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including updates to fence regulations, animal keeping permits, and liquor licensing rules. The meeting will also feature presentations, bid awards for a police SUV and sluice gate replacement, and a public hearing on property maintenance nuisance abatement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police SUV, water plant gates, pool agreement, liquor license resolution

The Douglas City Council approved several action items, including a $45,938 police SUV bid, an $82,584 water treatment plant gate procurement, a pool agreement with CCSD#1, and a resolution for retail liquor license applications. They also tabled a nuisance abatement ordinance and a bond schedule update, and approved a liquor licensing correction on first reading.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
4 yea
Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Executive Session
4 yea
Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider liquor license renewals, street project bid, and zoning amendments

The Douglas City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on liquor license renewals and several ordinance readings, including amendments on animal keeping and fences. They will also consider a bid award for the N. 2nd Street Improvements Project and a Historic Preservation Commission appointment. The agenda includes routine items like consent docket, minutes, and financial reports.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
4 yea · 1 abstain
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Joel Weeks yea · Matthew Schmidt abstain
Executive Session
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to consider fence, animal ordinances and vacate walkway

The Douglas City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances amending fence/wall and animal-keeping regulations, and a second reading to vacate a walkway in the Riverbend Addition. The council will also consider designating depositories for public funds, discuss geothermal options for the Community Center, and approve the January 2025 warrant register including a payment to K&R Construction.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Community Center without geothermal, advances ordinances

The Douglas City Council approved the Community Center project to proceed without geothermal heating, based on a review of findings. It also passed first readings of ordinances amending fence/wall and animal keeping regulations, and approved the second reading of a walkway vacation. The consent docket, including January 2025 warrants, was approved, and the council entered executive session for real estate discussions.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Approval of Consent Docket
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Executive Session
4 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to hear Main Street update and vote on land-use changes

The Douglas City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 27, 2025, featuring presentations on Main Street Douglas, the 2024 financial audit, and a community center design update. The council will also hold a public hearing on two land-use items and consider a resolution to rezone parcels in the Seven Trails Commerce Center.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $4.7M pool renovation contract to Powder River Construction

The Douglas City Council approved the FY 2024 financial audit, vacated a walkway and replatted commercial parcels, and awarded the Douglas Municipal Pool Renovation project to Powder River Construction for $4,708,365.00. The council also heard presentations on Main Street Douglas, the community center design, and received public comments about the community center. All motions passed 5-0.

City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jan 20, 2025 · 17:30

General

Planning Commission to consider vacating walkway, two subdivisions

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three planning matters: a petition to vacate a walkway, a major subdivision application, and a subdivision application. The commission is advisory; its recommendations will go to the city council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, election of officers, and a staff report on a previously forwarded item.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves walkway vacation, tables subdivision lacking access

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request by Statewide Affordable Housing to vacate a public walkway in the Riverbend Addition, and approved a subdivision application by Wagonhound Land and Livestock at Seven Trails Commerce Center. A major subdivision application by JDL Service, LLC at 120 Golf Course Road was tabled until legal and emergency access can be obtained. The commission also elected officers and approved the agenda and prior minutes.

101 N. 4th St, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda for January 20, 2025
4 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Approval of the Minutes for November 18, 2024
4 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Election of Officers
3 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Carl Kosters yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Dave Patterson yea · Robin Velasquez yea · Jay Hancock yea · Carl Kosters yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 16:00

City Council

Council to amend FY2025 budget, award police SUV bid

The Douglas City Council will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025, award a bid for a police SUV, and make several board appointments. They will also revisit tabled bids for pool renovation and city hall site improvements. The meeting includes public comment periods and a consent docket with minutes and the December 2024 warrant register.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Approval of Consent Docket
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Kim Pexton yea · Ron McNare yea · Perry Hershberger yea · Matthew Schmidt yea · Joel Weeks yea
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 15:00

City Council

City Council meeting to swear in new member

This is a regular City Council meeting in Douglas, WY, with the only listed agenda item being the swearing-in of a council member. No other business is listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

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West End of Robin Lane, Douglas
Thu Jan 2, 2025 · 12:00

City Council

Douglas City Council regular meeting, Jan 2, 2025

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025, at noon, with accommodations and broadcast information provided.

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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas