Evanston public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on proposed modifications to the fiscal year 2022 budget. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances and resolutions regarding building codes, a golf club lease amendment, and tree certification.

• Public hearing for proposed modifications to the fiscal year 2022 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 21-06 to authorize adopting Regulatory Building Codes by Resolution
• Resolution 21-80 regarding the Fourth Amendment of the Real Estate Lease with Option Purchase for Evanston Golf Club
• Resolution 21-81 for application to be recertified as a Tree City USA for 2022
• Resolution 21-82 authorizing budget adjustments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022

The Evanston City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 21-06 on first reading, which would allow the governing body to adopt building codes by resolution instead of ordinance. The council also approved a $1.3M+ bill list, a lease amendment with the Evanston Golf Club, a Tree City USA recertification application, and a budget adjustment for FY2022. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Passed Ordinance 21-06 on first reading to allow building code adoption by resolution (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $1.3 million (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-80 authorizing fourth amendment to Evanston Golf Club lease, capping rent at $1,300/month (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-81 to apply for Tree City USA recertification for 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-82 adjusting FY2022 budget: $20,000 increase for ballfield painting, $200,000 increase for water fund payroll, $72,000 increase for wastewater fund payroll (7-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss items presented by Council member Tib Ottley and Community Development Director Rocco O’Neill. Topics include the Golf Club, Harrison House, and Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants for Hotel Evanston and the Greenway.

• Discussion regarding Golf Club
• Discussion regarding Harrison House
• Review of EDA Grants for Hotel Evanston
• Review of EDA Grants for Greenway

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a retail liquor license from The Pub at Purple Sage to the Evanston Golf Club. They will also consider awarding a bid for a new pickup truck, approving two subdivision plats, and authorizing several resolutions related to the Avalon project and a street overpass improvement.

• Public hearing and motion to transfer retail liquor license from Wyo Gastro, LLC (The Pub at Purple Sage) to Evanston Golf Club
• Motion to award bid for 2022 or newer 250/2500 ¾ Ton Crew Cab 4WD pickup to Eric Suppes, Greiner Ford of Casper, for $47,359.00
• Resolution 21-75 approving PRAZMA Addition subdivision
• Resolution 21-76 approving Union Center 3rd Addition subdivision
• Resolution 21-77 authorizing non-recourse promissory note with Wyoming Business Council for Avalon Construction and Development Project

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from Wyo Gastro, LLC (The Pub at Purple Sage) to Evanston Golf Club at 403 Kindler Drive. The council also adopted five resolutions, including approving the Prazma Addition and Union Center 3rd Addition subdivisions, authorizing a loan agreement with the Wyoming Business Council for the Avalon project, approving Change Order No. 1 for the Avalon site preparation, and authorizing an agreement with WYDOT for 6th Street Overpass improvements. A bid for a new pickup truck was awarded to Greiner Ford of Casper for $47,359.00, and Nathan Prete was appointed to the Urban Renewal Board.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $500,000 for the period November 17 to December 7, 2021.
• Approved the Revenue and Expenditure Report for August 2021.
• Approved the transfer of the Retail Liquor License from Wyo Gastro, LLC to Evanston Golf Club at 403 Kindler Drive.
• Confirmed Nathan Prete's appointment to the Urban Renewal Board through January 2027.
• Awarded the bid for a 2022 or newer 3/4 Ton Crew Cab pickup to Eric Suppes, Greiner Ford of Casper, for $47,359.00.
• Adopted Resolution 21-75 approving the Prazma Addition subdivision.
• Adopted Resolution 21-76 approving the Union Center 3rd Addition subdivision.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission denied CP 119, a request by Rocky Mountain Sign for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Champion Services' signage at 1009 Front Street to exceed the maximum allowable sign area, with a 3-1 vote. The Commission approved CP 121 and HE 123, requests by Don and Kim Prazma for a Conditional Use Permit and Height Exception for a detached accessory building at 304 and 310 Ottley Drive, both unanimously. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved the agenda for the December 6, 2021, meeting unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the November 1, 2021, meeting unanimously.
• Denied CP 119 (sign variance for Champion Services) with 3 votes against and 1 in favor.
• Approved CP 121 (accessory building size exception for Prazma) unanimously.
• Approved HE 123 (accessory building height exception for Prazma) unanimously.

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, to approve routine items and consider several resolutions. Key actions include accepting an FAA grant for COVID-19 response at the airport, amending a lease with the Evanston Child Development Center, granting an easement to Rocky Mountain Power, renewing dental insurance, and approving a final plat. The consent agenda includes parade and open container permits for holiday events.

• Resolution 21-70: Accept FAA Airport Rescue Grant for COVID-19 at Burns Field
• Resolution 21-71: Amend lease with Evanston Child Development Center
• Resolution 21-72: Grant easement to Rocky Mountain Power for ECDC building
• Resolution 21-73: Renew Delta Dental insurance for city employees
• Resolution 21-74: Approve final plat for Lewis Heyrend Addition

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including accepting an FAA Airport Rescue Grant for COVID-19 costs at Burns Field, amending the lease with the Evanston Child Development Center to cover the entire premises, granting an easement to Rocky Mountain Power, renewing Delta Dental insurance, and approving the final plat for the Lewis Heyrend Addition. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, bills, revenue/expenditure report, and consent agenda items for parade and open container permits.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment (6-0)
• Approved Revenue & Expenditure Report for July 2021 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda for parade and open container permits (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-70 accepting FAA Airport Rescue Grant (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-71 amending ECDC lease (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-72 granting easement to Rocky Mountain Power (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a restaurant liquor license application for Clemente Brothers Enterprise, LLC. The meeting also includes the approval of June 2021 revenue and expenditure reports.

• Public hearing for restaurant liquor license at 240 Bear River Drive
• Motion to approve liquor license for El Paso All American & Mexican Restaurant
• Approval of June 2021 revenue and expenditure report
• Motion to enter Executive Session regarding litigation

The Evanston City Council approved a restaurant liquor license for Clemente Brothers Enterprise, LLC dba El Paso All American & Mexican Restaurant at 240 Bear River Drive, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, a list of bills for payment, and the Revenue and Expenditure Report for June 2021, all unanimously. An executive session was held to discuss litigation, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 19 and Oct 26 meetings (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $600,000 (6-0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report for June 2021 (6-0)
• Approved restaurant liquor license for El Paso All American & Mexican Restaurant (6-0)
• Held executive session to discuss litigation (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance (BA 116) allowing Randall Graham to build a covered deck encroaching about 7 feet into the 20-foot front yard setback at 1449 Center Street. The commission also unanimously ratified the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Decision and Order for CP 108, confirming stipulations on that conditional permit. Both actions were routine and passed without opposition.

• Approved variance BA 116 for covered deck encroachment at 1449 Center Street (unanimous)
• Ratified Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Decision and Order for CP 108 (unanimous)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council will hold a work session regarding certification requirements and HVAC matters presented by Jeff Bybee of Dominion Energy.

• Discussion on certification requirements/HVAC with Jeff Bybee (Dominion Energy)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis and Lewis, Inc. for the Avalon International Aluminum site preparation and utility package project. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution 21-69: Agreement with Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis and Lewis, Inc. for Avalon International Aluminum site preparation and utility package project

The Evanston City Council approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a list of bills for payment totaling over $500,000, including payroll, utilities, and contracts. They also unanimously adopted Resolution 21-69, authorizing an agreement with Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis and Lewis, Inc. for the Avalon International Aluminum site preparation and utility package project. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 5 and Oct 12 meetings (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment including $147,104 payroll and $97,685.64 parks subsidy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-69 authorizing agreement with Kilgore Companies for Avalon project (5-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved the apparent low bid for the Site Preparation and Utility Package for the Avalon International Aluminum Facility. The council also authorized the mayor to send a Letter of Support to the Wyoming Energy Authority. Both actions passed with 6 yes votes.

• Accepted apparent low bid for Avalon International Aluminum Facility site prep and utility package (6-0)
• Authorized mayor to send Letter of Support to Wyoming Energy Authority (6-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including permits for downtown events, and to consider several resolutions. These include a street lighting agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, a marketing contract with XO Xtreme Marketing Group, and a services contract with the Evanston Youth Club. The agenda also includes a motion to release a letter of credit for the Riverbirch Addition subdivision.

• Open container and street closure permits for Fall Main Street Bash (Oct 9) and Hunters' Widows Night Out (Oct 21)
• Street closure permit for Downtown Trick-or-Treating (Oct 29)
• Resolution 21-66: Street Lighting Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for River Birch Addition
• Resolution 21-67: Marketing Contract with XO Xtreme Marketing Group for economic development
• Resolution 21-68: Contract for Services with Evanston Youth Club for Boys and Girls

The Evanston City Council held its first regular meeting of October 2021, approving the agenda, minutes, and a list of bills for payment. The council unanimously approved three event permits (Fall Main Street Bash, Hunters' Widows Night Out, and Downtown Trick-or-Treating), released a letter of credit for the Riverbirch Addition, and adopted four resolutions: a street lighting agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, a marketing contract with XO Xtreme Marketing Group, a services contract with the Evanston Youth Club for Boys and Girls, and a letter of credit release. All votes were unanimous with 6 yes votes.

• Approved bills for payment totaling over $700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved open container and street closure permits for Fall Main Street Bash, Hunters' Widows Night Out, and Downtown Trick-or-Treating (unanimous)
• Released letter of credit for Riverbirch Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-66 authorizing street lighting agreement with Rocky Mountain Power (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-67 authorizing marketing contract with XO Xtreme Marketing Group (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-68 authorizing services contract with Evanston Youth Club for Boys and Girls (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CP 108) for short-term lodging rentals at 333 Arrowhead Drive, with conditions including no on-street parking, a fence, exterior cameras, guest guides, and a 1-year probationary period. Time extensions were granted for two previously approved variances (BA 90 and BA 94) due to construction material delays. A variance (BA 111) was also approved for a shed encroaching 2 feet into a setback at 224 Rimrock Drive.

• Approved CP 108 for short-term lodging at 333 Arrowhead Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved time extension for Variance BA 90 (Carl's Junior) (unanimous)
• Approved time extension for Variance BA 94 (Maverick, Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved Variance BA 111 for shed encroachment at 224 Rimrock Drive (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for October 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several resolutions. These include approving a final plat for a subdivision, conveying an encroachment to cure a title defect, accepting a grant for a lighting retrofit, and authorizing an engineering contract for a waterline replacement. The agenda also includes parade and street closure permits under the consent agenda.

• Resolution 21-62: Final Plat for Town Hall Second Addition
• Resolution 21-63: Convey 1.6-foot encroachment to Old Town Hall owners
• Resolution 21-64: Grant contract with Wyoming Energy Authority for lighting retrofit (Machine Shop, Roundhouse Section One)
• Resolution 21-65: Agreement with Forsgren Associates for Sage Street Waterline Replacement Project
• Parade permit for Disability: IN Uinta County on Oct 20; Street closure for Blessing of the Animals on Center St Oct 3

The Evanston City Council approved a $466,254.60 contract with Dave Norris Construction, a $50,112 bid from Fremont Chevrolet Buick GMC for a water department pickup, and resolutions authorizing a lighting retrofit grant and engineering services for the Sage Street waterline project. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved the consent agenda, including parade and street closure permits, and the agenda was amended to remove Resolutions 21-62 and 21-63.

• Approved agenda with removal of Resolutions 21-62 and 21-63 (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,038,000+ for payment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: parade permit for Disability: IN Uinta County and street closure for St. Mary Magdalen Church (7-0)
• Accepted $50,112 bid from Fremont Chevrolet for water department pickup (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-64 authorizing WEA grant for lighting retrofit (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-65 authorizing Forsgren Associates agreement for Sage Street waterline project (7-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single item of new business: a resolution authorizing acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration grant for Phase II construction at the Evanston-Uinta County Airport. The project includes rehabilitating Runway 5/23, reconstructing its lighting, and constructing Taxiway A4. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 21-61: Accept FAA grant for Phase II construction at Evanston-Uinta County Airport
• Rehabilitate Runway 5/23
• Reconstruct Runway 5/23 lighting
• Construct Taxiway A4

The Evanston City Council held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution 21-61, authorizing the city to accept and execute a Federal Aviation Administration grant agreement for Phase II construction at the Evanston-Uinta County Airport. The project includes rehabilitating Runway 5/23, reconstructing its lighting, and constructing Taxiway A4. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-61 authorizing FAA grant agreement for airport Phase II construction (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request by SAI Group for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an electric vehicle charging station at 70 Yellow Creek Road. The property is zoned Community Business-Established (CB-E). The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CP 109 for SAI Group to allow an automobile service station with EV charging dispensers at 70 Yellow Creek Road
• Property zoned Community Business-Established (CB-E)
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CP 109, allowing SAI Group to install a level 3 electric vehicle charging station with four dispensers at Smith's Food and Drug, 70 Yellow Creek Road. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Day dissenting, citing taxpayer funding concerns. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously.

• Approved CP 109 for EV charging station at 70 Yellow Creek Road (4-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing liquor licenses, and will take a final vote on an ordinance that prohibits using malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business. The council will also consider bids for two new pickup trucks, add three water/wastewater treatment plant operator positions, and approve a final plat for the O'Leary Addition subdivision.

• Public hearing and motion to renew liquor licenses
• Ordinance 21-05 (third reading) to prohibit malt beverage and catering permits for continuing businesses
• Bid acceptance for two 2022 or newer 3/4-ton 4WD pickups from Greiner Motors, Casper, WY
• Motion to add two Water Treatment Plant Operator and one Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator positions
• Resolution 21-60 approving final plat for O'Leary Addition subdivision

The Evanston City Council passed Ordinance 21-05 on third and final reading, amending the city code to prohibit using malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business, aligning with state law. The council also approved the final plat for the O'Leary Addition subdivision, accepted low bids for two new trucks, authorized three new water/wastewater treatment plant operator positions, and renewed numerous liquor licenses. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Passed Ordinance 21-05 on third and final reading, amending Section 4-26 to prohibit using malt beverage and catering permits for continuing businesses.
• Approved the final plat for the O'Leary Addition, a 10-acre subdivision in Evanston.
• Accepted the low bid from Greiner Motors for a 2022 or newer 3/4-ton pickup with service body for General Services.
• Accepted the low bid from Greiner Motors for a 2022 or newer 3/4-ton crew cab pickup with service body for the Water Department.
• Authorized adding two Water Treatment Plant Operator positions and one Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position.
• Renewed all listed liquor licenses (retail, limited, restaurant, resort, bar & grill) for the coming year.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a parade permit for Evanston High School and a limited malt beverage permit for a suicide awareness softball tournament.
• Approved the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for March, April, and May 2021.

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council will hold a work session to discuss traffic ordinances. No specific details regarding the content of these ordinances were provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of traffic ordinances

City Council

The Evanston City Council passed Ordinance 21-05 on second reading, amending the city code to prohibit the use of malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business, aligning with state law. The council also adopted Resolution 21-59 authorizing a grant application to the Wyoming Water Development Commission for a 16-inch water transmission line from the water treatment plant to the Twin Ridge Water Tank. All votes were unanimous with 6 yes votes.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $132,159.80 in payroll and other expenses (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item for Main Street Amazing Race street closure permit (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-05 on second reading to prohibit malt beverage and catering permits for continuing businesses (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-59 authorizing grant application for water transmission line (6-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council will vote on Ordinance 21-05, which would amend the alcoholic beverage code to prohibit using malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business. The council will also authorize service contracts with the Chamber of Commerce, Cowboy Days Inc., and the Uinta County Human Service Board. Several event permits for festivals and a derby are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 21-05: amends Section 4-26 A. and B. to prohibit malt beverage and catering permits for continuing businesses
• Resolution 21-56: contract with Evanston Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 21-57: contract with Cowboy Day's Incorporated
• Resolution 21-58: agreement with Uinta County Human Service Board
• Consent agenda: permits for Light Up the Night Water Lantern Festival, St. Mary Magdalen Parish Picnic, Demolition Derby, and City Drug Appreciation BBQ

The Evanston City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and a list of bills for payment, all unanimously. It passed Ordinance 21-05 on first reading to align city code with state law, prohibiting the use of malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business. The council also adopted resolutions authorizing contracts with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Cowboy Day's Incorporated, and the Uinta County Human Services Board, all unanimously. Several permits for community events were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 20, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $474,000+ (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-05 on first reading to prohibit malt/catering permits for continuing businesses (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-56 authorizing contract with Evanston Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-57 authorizing contract with Cowboy Day's Incorporated (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-58 authorizing agreement with Uinta County Human Services Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with permits for Light Up the Night, St. Mary's picnic, Demolition Derby, and City Drug BBQ (7-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including bills and minutes, and to consider a resolution authorizing a grant agreement for downtown improvements. The consent agenda includes three limited malt beverage permits for upcoming events.

• Resolution 21-55: AARP Community Challenge Grant for two swing tables and six decorative crosswalks in Historic Downtown District
• Limited Malt Beverage Permit for Bear Project Inc. at Bear Pond and Pavilion, July 24, 2021
• Limited Malt Beverage Permit for Evolution Racing LLC at Uinta County Fairgrounds, August 14, 2021
• Limited Malt Beverage Permit for Kody and Gabriela Blevins at Overthrust Ballfields, August 20-22, 2021

The Evanston City Council approved Resolution 21-55, authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute a grant agreement with AARP for a Community Challenge Grant. The funds will be used to install two swing tables and six decorative crosswalks in the city's historic downtown district. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, bills, and consent agenda items, including three limited malt beverage permits for upcoming events.

• Adopted Resolution 21-55 authorizing the AARP Community Challenge Grant agreement for two swing tables and six decorative crosswalks in the downtown district.
• Approved the agenda with an added Recognition Presentation under Public Hearings/Special Orders.
• Approved the minutes from the July 6, July 13 special, and July 13 work session meetings.
• Approved the payment of bills totaling $1,000,000+ for the period July 7-20, 2021.
• Approved a limited malt beverage permit for Bear Project Inc. for A Day at the Ponds on July 24, 2021.
• Approved a limited malt beverage permit for Evolution Racing LLC for Top of the Mountain Mud Drags on August 14, 2021.
• Approved a limited malt beverage permit for Kody and Gabriela Blevins for a VFW Softball Tournament on August 20-22, 2021.

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: water conservation related to Sulpher Creek Reservoir, and a property adjacent to Clark Elementary with Uinta County School District #1. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Water conservation discussion regarding Sulpher Creek Reservoir
• Discussion of property adjacent to Clark Elementary with Uinta County School District #1

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss one item of new business. The meeting focuses on authorizing a lease addendum related to leasehold mortgages with the Evanston Child Development Center, Inc.

• Resolution 21-54: Authorizing a lease addendum for leasehold mortgages with Evanston Child Development Center, Inc.

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved Resolution 21-54, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a lease addendum with the Evanston Child Development Center, Inc. (ECDC). This addendum allows ECDC to use its long-term lease on the property at 336 Summit Street as security for a USDA loan to fund building improvements. The meeting was a special session, and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 21-54, authorizing the lease addendum for leasehold mortgages with ECDC, to enable a USDA loan for improvements to 336 Summit Street.

City Council

The Evanston City Council will consider appointing Michael Vranish as Chief of Police, approve the third and final reading of an annexation ordinance, and vote on several resolutions and a bid for a new refuse truck. The consent agenda includes permits for the Uinta County Fair, an after-Brewfest party, and a bike race parade route.

• Motion to appoint Michael Vranish as Chief of Police effective July 4, 2021
• Ordinance 21-04: Annexation of property requested by Casey L. and Jana L. Hartzell (third reading)
• Bid for 2021 Full Eject Automated Side Loader Refuse Compactor Truck from Peterbilt of Wyoming
• Resolution 21-46: Agreement with Dave Norris Construction for 2021 Street Overlay Project
• Permits for Uinta County Fair malt beverage sales and After Brewfest Party street closure

The Evanston City Council passed Ordinance 21-04 on third reading, annexing property owned by Casey L. and Jana L. Hartzell into the city. The council also approved several resolutions, including contracts for the 2021 Street Overlay Project with Dave Norris Construction, Inc., and a change order for that project. Additionally, the council approved agreements for an actuary report, cemetery GIS mapping, water treatment plant calibration, water supply for a highway project, and alcohol and tobacco compliance inspections.

• Approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.
• Approved payment of bills totaling $151,160.73 for payroll and other vendor payments.
• Appointed Michael Vranish as Chief of Police.
• Approved consent agenda items for a malt beverage permit, an open container/street closure permit, and a parade route for a bike race.
• Passed Ordinance 21-04 on third reading to annex property owned by Casey L. and Jana L. Hartzell.
• Accepted the low bid from Peterbilt of Wyoming for a refuse compactor truck.
• Adopted Resolution 21-46 authorizing an agreement with Dave Norris Construction, Inc. for the 2021 Street Overlay Project.
• Adopted Resolutions 21-47 through 21-53, approving a change order, an actuary report, cemetery GIS mapping, water treatment calibration, a water agreement with WYDOT, and alcohol and tobacco compliance inspection agreements.

City Council

The Evanston City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the number of days for the lawful discharge of fireworks. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and bills, with the fireworks discussion as the main new business.

• Discussion and possible motion on fireworks discharge days

The Evanston City Council held a special meeting on June 29, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda and a list of bills for payment totaling over $80,000. The council also voted unanimously to allow the lawful discharge of fireworks on July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. only. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7 yes votes).
• Approved payment of bills from June 23-29, 2021, totaling approximately $80,000, with 7 yes votes.
• Approved lawful discharge of fireworks on July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. only, with 7 yes votes.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a purely procedural agenda. The council will call the meeting to order, take roll, approve the agenda, and approve bills before adjourning. No substantive policy items, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve bills

The Evanston City Council held a special meeting on June 22, 2021, and approved the agenda and a list of bills for payment totaling over $250,000. The bill list included payments to vendors such as Evanston Parks & Recreation ($60,313.05), Nalco Company ($56,657.60), and Uinta County for dispatch fees ($51,095.21). Both motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $250,000+ (6-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council is holding a work session to discuss two topics: fireworks and water conservation. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion items led by the mayor and the public works director.

• Fireworks discussion led by Mayor Williams
• Water conservation discussion led by Public Works Director Gordon Robinson

City Council

The Evanston City Council adopted the FY2022 budget, approved a street overlay project contract, and passed several resolutions including one for ARPA funding eligibility. The council also approved the sale of a handgun to the retiring police chief and passed an annexation ordinance.

• Adopted FY2022 budget resolution (7-0)
• Approved Summer 2021 Street Overlay Project to Dave Norris Construction (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-04 annexing Hartzell property on second reading (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-43 designating Sunset Cabins as ORV staging area (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-44 authorizing ARPA funding application (7-0)
• Authorized sale of handgun to retiring Police Chief Jon Kirby for $300 (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $137,097.35 for payroll and other expenses (7-0)
• Approved three street closure permits for July 4th parties (7-0, 7-0, 6-0 with 1 abstention)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council held a work session on June 8, 2021. The agenda listed discussions regarding an air gun range with Bill Orvosh, the city budget with Treasurer Trudy Lym, and a legislative recap by Senator Wendy Schuler.

• Discussion of Air Gun Range with Bill Orvosh
• Budget discussion with City Treasurer Trudy Lym
• Legislative Recap presented by Senator Wendy Schuler

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permit requests. The first is for a dog training facility with indoor kenneling at 528 County Road, Unit 3, in a Highway Business zone. The second is for a detached garage exceeding the size limit at 529 Grass Valley Drive in a Medium Density Residential zone. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• CP 95: Jackpot K9, LLC requests conditional use permit for dog training with indoor kenneling at 528 County Road, Unit 3 (HB-E zone)
• CP 100: Alice Chamberlain requests conditional use permit for detached garage exceeding 60% of principal building footprint at 529 Grass Valley Drive (MR-E zone)
• Proposed garage size: 32 ft by 45 ft (1,440 sq ft)

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Jackpot K9, LLC to operate a dog training and boarding facility at 528 County Road, Unit 3, with a condition that the applicant return if complaints arise within six months. The commission also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Alice Chamberlain to build a detached garage exceeding the size limit at 529 Grass Valley Drive. Both decisions followed public hearings with no opposition.

• Approved CP 95 for Jackpot K9, LLC dog training/boarding with condition to return if complaints within 6 months (3-1, Rasnake dissenting on location)
• Approved CP 100 for Alice Chamberlain's detached garage exceeding 60% of principal building footprint (unanimous)

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of property requested by Casey and Jana Hartzell, followed by a first reading of the annexation ordinance. The council will also consider resolutions to accept an audit proposal, contract for engineering services on a waterline replacement, apply for a bulletproof vest grant, continue wastewater COVID surveillance, and approve a memorandum for restoring a historic locomotive. Several permits for upcoming events are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 21-04 to annex property requested by Casey L. Hartzell and Jana L. Hartzell
• Resolution 21-38 accepting audit services proposal from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard
• Resolution 21-39 authorizing agreement with Forsgren Associates for engineering on 18th, 19th Street and West Summit Waterline Replacement Project
• Resolution 21-40 authorizing application for Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant from U.S. DOJ
• Consent agenda includes malt beverage permits for Cowboy Days and Brewfest, plus parade route and street closure permits

The Evanston City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 21-04 on first reading to annex property owned by Casey L. and Jana L. Hartzell, following a public hearing. The council also approved a list of bills for payment, released retainage to North Ridge for the Roundhouse project, and adopted several resolutions including audit services, engineering services for a waterline project, a grant application for bulletproof vests, a wastewater testing contract, and a memorandum for steam engine restoration. Consent agenda items included permits for Cowboy Days and Brewfest events.

• Passed Ordinance 21-04 (Hartzell annexation) on first reading (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $600,000 (7-0)
• Released retainage to North Ridge for Roundhouse windows and masonry project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-38 accepting audit services proposal from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-39 authorizing agreement with Forsgren Associates for waterline replacement project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-40 authorizing application for Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-41 authorizing contract with Wyoming Department of Health for wastewater testing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-42 authorizing MOU with Historic Preservation Commission for steam engine restoration (7-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

This is a work session agenda for the Evanston City Council. The only listed item is a budget discussion led by City Treasurer Trudy Lym. No decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Budget discussion with City Treasurer Trudy Lym

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a retail liquor license from Last Chance to Fast Stop. They will also consider several resolutions, including accepting a federal grant for airport runway rehabilitation, an operating agreement with the Parks and Recreation District, a feasibility study for the historic hospital campus, and a grant application for lighting upgrades. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financial reports, plus a consent agenda with street closure and extended liquor hours requests.

• Public hearing and motion to transfer Retail Liquor License from Fraughton Enterprises LLC dba Last Chance to Fast Stop 1138 Inc dba Fast Stop
• Resolution 21-33: Accept FAA grant to rehabilitate Runway 5/23, reconstruct lighting, and construct Taxiway A4 at Evanston-Uinta County Airport
• Resolution 21-34: Operating agreement with Evanston Parks and Recreation District for recreation management
• Resolution 21-35: Agreement with Myers Anderson Architects for assessment and feasibility study of Historical Wyoming State Hospital Campus
• Resolution 21-36: Grant application to Wyoming Energy Authority for lighting retrofit project at Machine Shop and Roundhouse

The Evanston City Council approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from Fraughton Enterprises to Fast Stop 1138, Inc., and passed Ordinance 21-03 on third reading, which amends the definition of restaurant and requires designated dispensing areas. The council also approved several resolutions, including a grant agreement for airport runway rehabilitation, an operating agreement with the Parks and Recreation District, a feasibility study for the Wyoming State Hospital campus, a grant application for lighting retrofit, and the final plat for the Maverik Evanston Addition. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved transfer of retail liquor license from Fraughton Enterprises to Fast Stop 1138, Inc. (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-03 on third reading, amending restaurant definition and dispensing area rules (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-33 authorizing FAA grant agreement for airport runway and taxiway work (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-34 authorizing operating agreement with Evanston Parks and Recreation District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-35 authorizing agreement with Myers Anderson Architects for hospital campus study (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-36 authorizing grant application to Wyoming Energy Authority for lighting retrofit (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-37 approving final plat for Maverik Evanston Addition (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment and revenue/expenditure reports (7-0)

City Council

The City Council of Evanston, Wyoming, met on May 11, 2021, to conduct routine procedural items and approve bills. The primary substantive action was the adoption of Resolution 21-32, which grants the Evanston Child Development Center, Inc. (ECDC) permission to appeal its 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Assessment under Wyoming Statute 39-13-109. No other specific new business items were detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Resolution 21-32 grants Evanston Child Development Center, Inc. (ECDC) authority to appeal 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Assessment
• Approval of bills
• Approval of agenda

The Evanston City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution 21-32, granting the Evanston Child Development Center permission to appeal its 2021 property tax assessment. The agenda was approved with the removal of the bills approval item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with removal of Approving the Bills (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-32 granting ECDC permission to appeal 2021 tax assessment (7-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council is holding a work session to discuss the budget with City Treasurer Trudy Lym. The agenda contains only this single budget discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Budget discussion with City Treasurer Trudy Lym

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed FY2021 budget modification and consider several resolutions, including a waterline agreement, annexation, and final plats. They will also vote on ordinances related to alcohol licensing and delivery, and approve routine permits for events.

• Public hearing on FY2021 budget modification
• Ordinance 21-02 enabling liquor delivery (third reading)
• Resolution 21-27 to annex land in Section 34, T15N, R120W
• Resolution 21-31 for engineering services on 19th Street Waterline Replacement
• Limited malt beverage permit for Strike Out Cancer Softball Tournament

The Evanston City Council unanimously passed two ordinances on final reading: one reducing liquor license notice publication requirements and specifying appeal procedures for denied renewals, and another enabling certain liquor licensees to deliver alcohol to customers. The council also approved a budget adjustment resolution allocating funds for coronavirus expenses, police, and other items, and authorized several agreements and subdivision plats.

• Passed Ordinance 21-01 on third reading, amending liquor license notice and appeal procedures (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-02 on third reading, allowing alcohol delivery by certain licensees (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-03 on second reading, modifying restaurant definition and dispensing areas (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-23, adjusting FY2020-2021 budget with various fund changes (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-24, authorizing amended WYDOT Urban Systems Program agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-25, authorizing TAP grant subrecipient agreement for Roundhouse Trailhead project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-26, authorizing waterline relocation agreement with David Huggins (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 21-27 through 21-31, including annexation intent, final plats for Kallas, Mortimer, Elmer additions, and Forsgren engineering agreement (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider four requests: a height exception for a new 60,000-square-foot building, two conditional use permits and variances for drive-thru restaurants, and a variance for a Maverik fuel station expansion. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Height exception (HE 88) for a 41-ft building in LI-D zone, exceeding 35-ft limit, at Union Center 2nd Addition
• Conditional use permit (CP 89) for Carl's Jr. drive-thru at 120 North 3rd Street
• Variance (BA 90) for drive-thru encroaching 9 ft into 20-ft front setback at 120 North 3rd Street
• Variance (BA 94) for Maverik fuel pumps and RV dump station at 527 and 535 County Road, with encroachments into setbacks

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission approved a height exception (HE 88) allowing a 41-foot building in a 35-foot zone, a conditional use permit (CP 89) and variance (BA 90) for a Carl's Jr. drive-thru, and a variance (BA 94) for Maverik fuel expansion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved HE 88 height exception for 41-ft building (unanimous)
• Approved CP 89 conditional use permit for Carl's Jr. drive-thru (unanimous)
• Approved BA 90 variance for 9-ft setback encroachment (unanimous)
• Approved BA 94 variance for Maverik fuel expansion (unanimous)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items: a SWAT parking and staging area, the city budget, the Evanston Parks and Recreation District (EPRD) annual report, boundary line adjustments, and water conservation. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• SWAT parking and staging area discussion
• City budget discussion with City Treasurer Trudy Lym
• EPRD annual report presentation by Director Scott Ehlers
• Boundary line adjustments discussion led by Mayor Kent Williams
• Water conservation discussion with Public Works Director Gordon Robinson

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold second readings on two alcohol ordinances (delivery and notice requirements), introduce a new restaurant liquor license ordinance, and consider several resolutions for grants and maintenance contracts. The consent agenda includes a parade route request for the All Alumni Noise Parade on July 3rd.

• Ordinance 21-01: reduce publication/posting requirements for liquor license notices and specify appeal procedure for denied renewals (second reading)
• Ordinance 21-02: allow certain liquor licensees to deliver alcohol to customers (second reading)
• Ordinance 21-03: modify restaurant definition and require designated dispensing areas (new business)
• Resolution 21-18: apply for Wyoming Office of Homeland Security grant for law enforcement terrorism prevention
• Resolutions 21-19 to 21-22: contracts with M & K Striping, American Pavement Marking, and Cummins Inc. for striping, crack seal, and generator maintenance

The Evanston City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 21-02 on second reading, enabling certain liquor licensees to deliver alcohol to customers. The council also approved a $58,428 vehicle purchase from Yeti, adopted several resolutions for street striping and maintenance, and authorized a Homeland Security grant application.

• Passed Ordinance 21-02 on second reading, allowing alcohol delivery (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-01 on second reading, reducing liquor license notice requirements (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 21-03 on first reading, defining restaurant dispensing areas (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $133,269.68 for payroll and other expenses (7-0)
• Approved $58,428 for a Yeti vehicle (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-18 to apply for Homeland Security grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 21-19, 21-20, 21-21 for street striping and crack seal (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-22 for generator maintenance with Cummins Inc (7-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council work session will discuss a proposed liquor law change (Ordinance 21-03), designate 2021 fireworks days, and hear from Pioneer Counseling about transportation needs. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Ordinance 21-03, a liquor law change
• Designation of 2021 fireworks days
• Pioneer Counseling transportation discussion with Dorothy Conway and Andrea Bertagnolli

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a retail liquor license from Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant to La Tia Mexican Eats, Inc. They will also consider ordinances to reduce liquor license notice requirements and allow alcohol delivery, plus several resolutions and bids for city projects.

• Public hearing and motion to transfer Retail Liquor License from The Last Outpost, Inc. to La Tia Mexican Eats, Inc. (dba Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant)
• Ordinance 21-01: Amends alcoholic beverage code to reduce publication/posting requirements for liquor license notices and specify appeal procedure for denied renewals
• Ordinance 21-02: Enables certain liquor licensees to deliver alcohol to customers
• Resolution 21-13: Accepts FAA Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant for Evanston-Uinta County Airport Burns Field
• Motions to accept low bids for four 2021 1/2-ton 4x4 pickup trucks, summer striping projects, and crack seal project

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from The Last Outpost, Inc. to La Tia Mexican Eats, Inc. for Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant. The council also passed first readings of ordinances to reduce liquor license notice requirements and allow alcohol delivery, and adopted resolutions for airport COVID relief funds, a HIPAA agreement, and other items. Bids were awarded for four pickup trucks, summer striping projects, and a crack seal project.

• Approved agenda with added Resolution 21-17
• Approved minutes from March 16 and March 23 meetings
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $600,000
• Approved liquor license transfer to La Tia Mexican Eats, Inc.
• Passed Ordinance 21-01 on first reading (liquor license notice changes)
• Passed Ordinance 21-02 on first reading (alcohol delivery)
• Adopted Resolution 21-13 (airport COVID relief grant)
• Awarded bid for four pickup trucks to Fremont Motor Lander for $116,300

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit request from Rocky Mountain Sign to install a digital LED sign at North Elementary School, located at 500 Cedar Street. The property is zoned Public, and the permit is required under Section 24-93 D. (3). The commission will also elect officers for the coming year and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit CP 86 for digital LED sign at North Elementary School, 500 Cedar Street
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit (CP 86) for Rocky Mountain Sign to install a digital LED sign at North Elementary School, 500 Cedar Street. The sign will replace an existing reader board and will comply with city code restrictions. The commission also unanimously approved continuing Maryl Thompson as Chairperson and Rowdy Dean as Vice Chairperson.

• Approved CP 86 for digital LED sign at North Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved continuing Maryl Thompson as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved continuing Rowdy Dean as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Jubilee. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Jubilee

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including bills and minutes, and to consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Plan One Architects for design and construction management services for the Evanston Avalon International Project. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution 21-12: Agreement with Plan One Architects for design and construction management services for the Evanston Avalon International Project
• Approval of bills
• Approval of minutes from March 2 and March 9, 2021

The Evanston City Council approved Resolution 21-12, authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Plan One Architects for design and construction management services for the Evanston Avalon International Project. The council also approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a list of bills for payment, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 2 and March 9 meetings (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $135,415.42 in payroll and other expenses (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-12 authorizing Plan One Architects agreement for Avalon project (6-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

This is a work session agenda with two discussion items: the Evanston Youth Club for Boys & Girls and EPRD capital projects. No formal decisions are scheduled; the council will discuss these topics.

• Discussion of Evanston Youth Club for Boys & Girls
• Discussion of EPRD capital projects

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to approve routine items including bills, minutes, and a parade permit, and to consider three resolutions: a lease amendment with Clean Energy, a building access agreement with CenturyLink, and a GIS services contract for the cemetery.

• Parade route permit for Runners High Half Marathon on June 5, 2021, starting on Front Street from Hwy 150
• Resolution 21-09: Third Amendment to Real Estate Lease with Option to Purchase with Clean Energy
• Resolution 21-10: Building Access Agreement with Qwest Corporation d/b/a Century Link for communication services
• Resolution 21-11: Professional services agreement with Gateway Mapping, Inc. for GIS services for Evanston Cemetery

The Evanston City Council approved a third amendment to the lease with Clean Energy, extending it for 24 months with a rent increase. They also authorized a building access agreement with Century Link and a professional services agreement with Gateway Mapping for cemetery GIS services. All bills and the consent agenda item for a parade route were approved unanimously.

• Approved the agenda and minutes from February 16 and 23 meetings.
• Approved payment of all bills from February 17 to March 2, 2021.
• Approved the parade route for the Runners High Half Marathon on June 5, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 21-09, extending the lease with Clean Energy to April 30, 2023, with rent increasing to $7,500 then $8,000.
• Adopted Resolution 21-10, authorizing a building access agreement with Qwest/Century Link for the Clean Energy building.
• Adopted Resolution 21-11, authorizing a GIS mapping agreement with Gateway Mapping for the Evanston Cemetery.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three conditional use permits and a variance request. These include allowing U-Haul vehicle rentals at 400 Front Street, a dwelling below ground level at 1952 Harrison Drive, and a setback variance at 118 Broken Circle Drive. The meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2021, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Conditional Use Permit CP 79: The Lumberyard requests to amend CP 27 to allow U-Haul vehicle rentals at 400 Front Street (zoning RB-D).
• Conditional Use Permit CP 83: James Fackrell, for Sterling Urgent Care, requests a dwelling use below ground floor at 1952 Harrison Drive (zoning HB-E).
• Variance BA 84: Michael Robertson requests an 8-foot encroachment into the 10-foot side yard setback for an accessory building at 118 Broken Circle Drive (zoning LR-E.5).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved CP 79, a conditional use permit amendment allowing U-Haul vehicle rentals at The Lumberyard, 400 Front Street. The approval includes staff recommendations and specifies that the permit is for U-Haul vehicle rental only. The motion passed 4-2, with conditions requiring screening and property cleanup.

• Approved CP 79 for U-Haul vehicle rental at 400 Front Street (4-2)
• Approved agenda for March 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving bills and the revenue and expenditure reports for October and November 2020. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve bills
• Approve revenue and expenditure reports for October and November 2020
• Acknowledge work session minutes for January 26, 2021
• Acknowledge city council minutes for February 2, 2021

The Evanston City Council approved two resolutions authorizing the police department to accept Wyoming Department of Transportation grant funds for impaired driving enforcement and occupant protection. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, bills, and revenue/expenditure reports. All votes were unanimous with 6 yes votes.

• Approved agenda with added Resolutions 21-07 and 21-08 (6-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 26 work session and Feb 2 meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $400,000 (6-0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Reports for Oct and Nov 2020 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07 authorizing WYDOT grant for impaired driving enforcement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08 authorizing WYDOT grant for occupant protection (6-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider a resolution to ratify a financial assistance award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for an EDA grant supporting the Wyoming State Hospital Redevelopment Planning Project. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Resolution 21-06: Ratify EDA grant for Wyoming State Hospital Redevelopment Planning Project
• Appointments to boards
• Approval of bills
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021

The Evanston City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and bills, and confirmed appointments to boards. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 21-06, authorizing the mayor to sign a financial assistance award with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an EDA grant to plan the redevelopment of the Wyoming State Hospital. All votes were unanimous, with some abstentions on appointments.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $133,763.62 payroll and other payments, including $53,600 to Flexshare Benefits (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Urban Renewal Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Preservation Commission, and Human Service Joint Powers Board (5-0, with mayor and council member Lynch abstaining)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06 ratifying EDA grant for Wyoming State Hospital redevelopment planning (7-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a virtual call to discuss Bird Scooters. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action scheduled.

• Discussion of Bird Scooters via virtual call

City Council

The Evanston City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including vacating a portion of The Ranch at Evanston Phase No. 1 Subdivision and passing it on second reading. They will also discuss agreements for an ambulance, a light manufacturing facility, and a historic campus assessment, plus accept financial disclosures and designate city depositories.

• Ordinance 20-11: vacate portion of The Ranch at Evanston Phase No. 1 Subdivision
• Resolution 21-01: Use Agreement with Uinta County Fire Protection for ambulance
• Resolution 21-02: Business Ready Grant for Avalon Development light manufacturing facility
• Resolution 21-03: Grant for Wyoming State Hospital Historic Campus Assessment
• Resolution 21-04: Quitclaim deed for Chaparral Estates storm detention pond

The Evanston City Council unanimously failed to pass Ordinance 20-11 on second reading, which would have vacated portions of The Ranch at Evanston Phase No. 1 Subdivision, including streets and lots. The council approved bills totaling over $600,000, confirmed board appointments, and adopted five resolutions, including transferring an ambulance to the fire board and accepting a grant for a manufacturing facility.

• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $600,000 (5-0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Reports for August and September 2020 (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Airport Joint Powers Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Urban Systems Board (5-0)
• Failed to pass Ordinance 20-11 on second reading (0-5)
• Adopted Resolution 21-01 authorizing ambulance transfer to Uinta County Fire Protection (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-02 ratifying grant agreement for Avalon manufacturing facility (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-03 ratifying grant for State Hospital assessment (5-0)

City Council

The Evanston City Council is meeting to swear in newly elected members, appoint and confirm department heads, attorney, and municipal judges, and elect a council president. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a SCADA service agreement renewal with WETCO, Inc. for maintenance at the wastewater and water treatment plants. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and bills.

• Appointment and confirmation of department heads, attorney, and municipal judges
• Election of City Council President
• Resolution 20-98: SCADA Service Agreement Renewal 2021 with WETCO, Inc. for maintenance at wastewater and water treatment plants

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and a variance for the Evanston Child Development Center (ECDC) to build a new, larger building at 336 Summit Street. The existing ECDC building would be removed. The variance would allow the new building to encroach into front and side yard setbacks.

• Conditional Use Permit (CP 78) for new ECDC building at 336 Summit Street, zoned Public (P)
• Variance (BA 77) for 4 ft 10 in front yard and 3 ft 10 in street side yard encroachments
• Existing ECDC building proposed for removal
• Applicant: Brandon Lewis, Myers Anderson Architects, representing ECDC

The Evanston Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit (CP 78) and a variance (BA 77) for the Evanston Child Development Center (ECDC) to build a new, larger building at 336 Summit Street. The new single-level building will replace the existing structure, include 16 classrooms and other spaces, and will be owned by the City of Evanston, with ECDC leasing it. The variance allows the building to encroach about 4 feet 10 inches into the front yard and 3 feet 10 inches into the street side yard setback. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 2, 2020 meeting.

• Approved agenda for January 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CP 78 for ECDC expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Variance BA 77 for setback encroachments (unanimous)