Evanston public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Evanston City Council will consider two resolutions: one to apply for recertification as a Tree City USA for 2023, and another to approve Change Order No. 003 for the Avalon International Aluminum site preparation and utility project. A motion to release retainage and make final payment to Lewis and Lewis for the same project is also on the agenda.
- Resolution 22-86: Application for Tree City USA recertification for 2023.
- Resolution 22-87: Change Order No. 003 for the Avalon International Aluminum site preparation and utility project.
- Motion to release retainage and make final payment to Lewis and Lewis for the Avalon International Aluminum project.
The City Council approved a change order and final payment process for the Avalon International Aluminum site preparation project. The council also authorized an application for Tree City USA recertification and approved various city bills.
- Approved Resolution 22-86 to apply for Tree City USA recertification (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-87 for Change Order No. 003 regarding Avalon International Aluminum, LLC site preparation and utility package (7-0)
- Approved release of retainage and final payment to Lewis and Lewis for the Avalon International Aluminum, LLC project (7-0)
- Approved bills for payment for the period of Dec 07, 2022 to Dec 20, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Dec 6, 2022 and Dec 13, 2022
City Council
The Evanston City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to rezone property from Community Business to Business/Light Manufacturing for JayGee Bros and All West Communications. The council will also consider resolutions to accept FAA grant funds for apron reconstruction and perimeter fencing at the airport, and to approve a revised homeland security grant for law enforcement equipment. Routine items include parade permits for the Shop with a Cop parade and Our Lady of Guadalupe procession.
- Ordinance 22-12 zone change for JayGee Bros and All West Communications (second reading)
- Resolution 22-83: FAA grant for general aviation apron reconstruction and perimeter fencing at Evanston-Uinta County Airport
- Resolution 22-84: Agreement with Myers Anderson Architects for City Hall roof replacement design and construction management
- Resolution 22-85: Revised grant from Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for law enforcement terrorism prevention equipment
- Parade permits for Shop with a Cop (Dec 17) and Our Lady of Guadalupe procession (Dec 10)
The City Council approved grant amendments for airport improvements and a contract for the City Hall roof replacement. A proposed zone change for Jaygee Bros and All West Communications was tabled until January. The council also approved various bills and parade permits.
- Approved Resolution 22-83 to obtain FAA grant funds for airport apron reconstruction and fencing (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-84 for Myers Anderson Architects to provide design and management for City Hall roof replacement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-85 for a revised grant agreement with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for terrorism prevention equipment (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 22-05 regarding a zone change for Jaygee Bros and All West Communications until January 3, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved parade route permits for 'Shop with a Cop' and 'Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession' (6-0)
- Approved bills for payment for the period of Nov 16 to Dec 06, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved October 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Report (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a request from I.S.A. Corporation to exceed the maximum height limit for a detached accessory building. The approved height is 28.17 feet, exceeding the standard 25-foot limit.
- Approved HE 162 height exception for 102 Meadow Drive (unanimous)
- Approved December 5, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Evanston City Council will consider a zone change for property requested by Jaygee Bros and All West Communications, approve parade and open container permits for holiday events, and authorize a fire monitoring system contract for the Beeman Cashin Building. A board appointment and a grant application for the Bear River Greenway Phase 5 are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance 22-05: zone change from Community Business Developing to Business/Light Manufacturing-Redevelopment for Jaygee Bros and All West Communications
- Resolution 22-81: fire alarm agreement with Fire Protection Service Corporation for Beeman Cashin Building
- Resolution 22-82: application for Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Grant for Bear River Greenway Phase 5
- Parade route permit for Annual Parade of Lights on December 1, 2022
- Open container permit for Downtown Open House on December 1, 2022
The City Council passed a first reading of an ordinance to change 19.771 acres of land from Community Business Developing to Business/Light Manufacturing-Redevelopment. The council also authorized a fire monitoring system upgrade and a grant application for the Bear River Greenway.
- Approved Ordinance 22-05 first reading for zoning change to Business/Light Manufacturing-Redevelopment (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-81 to install a fire monitoring system at the Beeman Cashin Building (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-82 to apply for a Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Grant for Bear River Greenway Phase 5 (7-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Rhonda Vranish to the Parks and Recreation Board through June 2025 (7-0)
- Approved bills for payment (7-0)
- Approved parade route permits for Annual Parade of Lights and Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K (7-0)
- Approved open container permit for Annual Downtown Open House on December 1, 2022 (7-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a height exception and conditional use permit for a detached garage at 137 Skyline Drive. Additionally, the Commission recommended approval of MPA 151 and ZC 147 to the City Council.
- Recommended approval of MPA 151 to City Council (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of ZC 147 to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved HE 157 height exception for 29-foot garage at 137 Skyline Drive (unanimous)
- Approved CP 160 conditional use permit for garage size at 137 Skyline Drive (unanimous)
City Council
The Evanston City Council will consider two resolutions: one authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Uinta County Public Health for shared use of a facility for vaccinations and emergencies, and another jointly funding improvements at the Uinta County Fairgrounds. The meeting also includes a Key to the City presentation and approval of routine items like minutes and the September revenue report.
- Resolution 22-80: joint funding with Uinta County for construction improvements at the Uinta County Fairgrounds
- Resolution 22-79: MOU with Uinta County Public Health for shared facility for vaccinations and emergency response
- Presentation – Key to the City
- Approve revenue and expenditure report for September 2022
The City Council authorized a partnership with Uinta County to jointly fund improvements at the fairgrounds using American Rescue Plan funds. The council also entered a cooperation agreement with Uinta County Public Health for emergency facilities and approved city bills and financial reports.
- Adopted Resolution 22-80 to jointly fund Uinta County Fairgrounds improvements estimated at $2.5 million (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-79 to cooperate with Uinta County Public Health on facilities for vaccinations and emergencies (7-0)
- Approved bills for payment for the period of Oct 19, 2022, to Nov 01, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved September 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Report (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from October 18th and October 25th, 2022 meetings
City Council
The City Council will hold the third and final reading of Ordinance 22-04, which would amend the zoning code to allow more than one kitchen in a single dwelling unit. The Council will also consider resolutions to authorize a license agreement with Eugene and Doreen Platt and to accept a homeland security grant for law enforcement equipment.
- Ordinance 22-04: Final reading to amend zoning code to allow multiple kitchens in a dwelling unit.
- Resolution 22-77: License agreement with Eugene and Doreen Platt.
- Resolution 22-78: Grant award agreement with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for law enforcement terrorism prevention equipment.
City Council
The City Council will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding kitchen limits in dwellings. The body is also considering a bid for a new pickup truck and several event permits for Main Street.
- Ordinance 22-04 to allow more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit
- Bid for a 2022 or 2023 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pickup from Greiner Schmidt Motors
- Open Container and Street Closure Permit for Fall Main Street Bash on October 8th
- Open Container Permit for Hunters’ Widows Night Out on October 20th
- Street Closure Permit for Downtown Trick-or-Treating on October 31st
City Council
The Evanston City Council will consider several resolutions regarding engineering services, construction management, and law enforcement funding. The council will also review a first reading of an ordinance to amend zoning laws regarding dwelling units.
- Engineering Services for the Evanston Water Treatment Plant Powdered Activated Carbon Improvement Project
- Design and Construction Management Services for the Overthrust Ball Fields Field 1 Improvement Project
- Change Orders No. 002 and No. 003 for the Avalon International Aluminum, LLC Site Preparation and Utility Package Project
- Police Department funding for Alcohol Compliance Inspections and Tobacco Compliance Inspections
- Ordinance 22-04: Amending zoning code to allow more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit