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Evanston public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

City Council approves zone change for Wyoming Downs property

The Evanston City Council adopted Ordinance 25-07, changing the zoning of Lots 19, 20, and 22 from Industrial‑Established to Highway Business‑Established as requested by Traci Lacock of Wyoming Downs, LLC. The council also considered three resolutions: recertifying Evanston as a Tree City USA, amending the Master Plan to authorize the new Highway Business zone, and renewing the city’s dental insurance contract with Delta Dental of Wyoming. Routine consent‑agenda permits for a street‑closure celebration and a limited malt‑beverage event were approved, and a public hearing on fiber and broadband was presented.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves zoning change for Wyoming Downs property

The council voted to change the zoning of lots 19, 20 and 22 from Industrial‑Established to Highway Business‑Established. It also approved a contract for the Parks and Recreation Facility reroof, adopted resolutions for Tree City USA recertification and Delta Dental insurance renewal, and granted several permits and board appointments. All actions passed unanimously, with the zoning ordinance receiving six yes votes after one member recused.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider zone change for Wyoming Downs property

The Evanston City Council will meet to approve a zone change for Wyoming Downs, LLC, and consider permits for upcoming holiday parades.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved zoning change for Wyoming Downs property

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, the bill payments, and several parade permits. It also passed Ordinance 25-07, changing the zoning of Lots 19, 20, and 22 to Highway Business-Established, with a 5‑yes vote and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council

City Council approves senior center subdivision and reviews multiple liquor licenses

The Evanston City Council held a public hearing on three liquor‑license applications for locations on 10th Street, Prospector Drive, and Main Street. The council also considered a motion to sell a handgun to Sergeant Shawn Stahl for $470.00 and several resolutions, including the final plat for the Uinta Senior Center Addition and a zone change for a property owned by Wyoming Downs, LLC. Routine bills and contracts were approved under the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved senior center plat, liquor licenses, and budget payments

The council approved the meeting agenda and a list of bills for payment. It granted a restaurant liquor license, a retail liquor license transfer, and a microbrewery permit. The council also authorized a handgun sale, adopted a resolution for the Uinta Senior Center addition plat, and passed a zoning change ordinance. All actions passed unanimously with six yes votes.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

Evanston City Council to consider police gear grant and infrastructure projects

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a federal grant for police bulletproof vests and a state grant for downtown walking tour brochures. The body is also considering a change order for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project and a sidewalk improvement agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved change order for transmission pipeline project

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, a series of payroll and vendor bills, and the August 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report. It also unanimously adopted resolutions to seek a bullet‑proof vest grant for police, a historic preservation brochure grant, and a pedestrian sidewalk improvement agreement. The council approved Change Order No. 2 for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project with six yes votes and one abstention. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission considers zoning for indoor amusement and accessory dwelling units

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential districts. The body will also consider a zone change and comprehensive plan amendment for an indoor amusement and entertainment establishment.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

Evanston City Council to discuss Wyoming Downs project and approve street closures

The Evanston City Council will consider a letter of support for the Wyoming Downs, LLC tourism project and approve street closures for Halloween events. The council will also authorize the release of a property lien and the disposal of an animal shelter gas chamber.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted resolutions to release a lien and scrap an animal shelter gas chamber

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It approved a list of bills for payment to various vendors and authorized two street‑closure permits for October events. The body adopted a letter of support for Wyoming Downs, LLC and passed two resolutions: one to release a special‑assessment lien on 280 Greek Court, and another to disassemble and scrap the Cincinnati Fan euthanasia gas chamber at the animal shelter. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve police grant funds and lift‑station contract

The Evanston City Council will consider a digiTICKET change order for the Mountain View Police Department, two resolutions authorizing grant agreements with the Wyoming Department of Transportation for high‑visibility traffic enforcement, and a resolution to award the Grass Valley Lift Station wastewater project to Whitaker Construction. The council will also appoint Geoffrey Phillips as an alternate municipal court judge.

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✓ Decided: City approved two grant sub‑award agreements for police traffic‑safety enforcement

The council unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, a large list of bills for payment, the July 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report, and a digiTICKET change order for the police department. It also adopted Resolution 25‑64 and Resolution 25‑65, authorizing sub‑award agreements with the Wyoming Department of Transportation to fund occupant‑protection and impaired‑driving traffic‑safety enforcement. Finally, the council appointed Geoffrey Phillips as Alternate Municipal Court Judge.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

City proposes adding accessory dwelling units to zoning code in residential districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a text amendment (TA 254) to add accessory dwelling units as a new land‑use category in certain residential districts and to set standards and a definition for them. The commission will also review a variance request (BA 260) for 401 Sage Street to allow a 5.4‑by‑6‑foot addition that would encroach 15.7 feet into the required 20‑foot street‑side yard setback. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and scheduling of future meetings.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approves variance for 401 Sage St

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 4, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It also approved BA 260, a variance allowing a building addition at 401 Sage Street to encroach 15.7 feet into the required setback, with staff recommendation, unanimously. The commission scheduled the TA 254 text amendment to be heard at the November meeting.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to award construction contract for Grass Valley Lift Station

The council will discuss and vote on awarding the bid for the Grass Valley Lift Station Project to Whitaker Construction Co., Inc. It will also consider resolutions authorizing a fiber‑optic build‑out for the Purple Sage Golf Course Pro Shop, a lease for a postage meter, a settlement‑litigation form for opioid cases, and a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for a Bear River stream gauge.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded Grass Valley Lift Station contract to Whitaker Construction

The council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes, authorized payment of listed bills, and approved a street‑closure permit and a limited malt beverage permit. It awarded the Grass Valley Lift Station construction contract to Whitaker Construction and adopted four resolutions covering that project, a fiber‑optic upgrade for the Purple Sage Golf Course, a bulk‑mail equipment lease, and participation in the opioid settlement. The meeting concluded with an executive session and adjournment.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council repealed liquor‑license limit and approved multiple key actions

The council unanimously repealed the city code provision that limited a person to one liquor license. It also approved the sale of two acres on West Cheyenne Drive, a joint funding agreement for a Bear River stream gauge, and a memorandum with the ATF for paperless firearm trace services. Additional actions included renewing dozens of liquor licenses, extending a seasonal position, and approving bills and the meeting agenda.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council Work Session Agenda

City Council to discuss agenda modifications and mountain bike race

The City Council will hold a work session to review information regarding a mountain bike race and discuss modifications to agendas. These items are presented for information and discussion.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council repealed the limit on multiple liquor licenses (Ordinance 25-06)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, authorized payment of listed bills, and approved several temporary permits and street closures. It passed Ordinance 25-06 on first reading, repealing the city code restriction on issuing more than one liquor license to a person. The council also adopted Resolution 25-44, approving Change Order No. 1 for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline project.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda, bills, permits, and key ordinances

The Evanston City Council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then authorized payment of numerous payroll and vendor bills. It also approved several limited malt beverage and street‑closure permits. The council repealed the city code restriction on multiple liquor licenses and adopted resolutions for a pipeline change order, senior‑citizen services, and the rodeo series contract.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission tables accessory dwelling unit amendment until Oct 6

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the July 7 minutes, both unanimously. It then voted to table Text Amendment 254, which would add accessory dwelling units to the zoning code, postponing further consideration until the October 6 meeting. No other actions were taken.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves two subdivision plats and awards Roundhouse Courtyard contract

The Evanston City Council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes, and authorized payment of numerous bills. It approved a parade route permit and a street‑closure permit on the consent agenda. The council adopted Ordinance 25‑05 and Resolution 25‑33, finalizing the Revolution Addition and Wy(Home)ing Estates subdivisions. Finally, it awarded the 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard construction contract to Stacey Maxfield Construction.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved CP 255 parking lot request at 1956 Harrison Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda and the June 2 minutes, both unanimously. The text amendment TA 254 for accessory dwelling units was tabled until the August 4 meeting. The commission also approved CP 255, allowing a parking lot at 1956 Harrison Drive, unanimously.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance changing how sign permit fees are set

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17 meeting. It authorized payment of listed bills and approved several street‑closure and limited malt‑beverage permits for July events. Ordinance 25‑04, which shifts sign‑permit fee setting to the annual budget resolution, was passed on final reading. The council also approved the final plat for the Revolution Addition subdivision and adopted a resolution to execute a new MOU for restoring the historic Union Pacific Switch Engine.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves 2025-2026 budget financing resolution

The council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It authorized payment of listed bills and granted several street‑closure permits. Ordinance 25‑04 amending sign‑permit fee rules and Ordinance 25‑05 approving the final plat for the Revolution Addition were both passed. Resolution 25‑25 providing income to fund the FY 2025‑2026 budget was adopted.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves high‑density zoning change for GTR Property Holdings

The Evanston City Council approved the meeting agenda, the May 20 and May 27 minutes, and a list of vendor bills for payment. It also approved the April 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report and several consent‑agenda items, including parade and malt‑beverage permits and two street‑closure permits. The council unanimously passed Ordinance 25‑02, changing a GTR Property Holdings parcel to high‑density residential, and Ordinance 25‑03, changing another parcel to medium‑density residential.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission tables accessory dwelling unit amendment for future consideration

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously voted to table the request (TA 254) to add accessory dwelling units to the zoning code for further consideration at the July 7 meeting. No other actions were taken.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved high‑density residential zoning for GTR Property Holdings land

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, a series of payment bills, and the March 2025 revenue and expenditure report. It also approved two zoning changes for GTR Property Holdings, converting land to high‑density and medium‑density residential use. All actions passed with six yes votes and no opposition.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves zoning change for GTR Property Holdings

The Evanston City Council approved its agenda, minutes, and a series of payment bills, and adopted the February 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report, all by unanimous 6‑yes votes. It also approved limited malt‑beverage permits for upcoming softball tournaments, awarded a bid for three police pickup trucks, and approved the bid for the 2022 transmission pipeline project. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance 25‑02, changing the zoning of a GTR Property Holdings tract to high‑density residential.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved award of 2025 Street Maintenance overlay to Staker & Parson

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the payment of listed bills, and the January 2025 revenue and expenditure report. It also unanimously approved roof alterations for the Evanston Child Development Center. The council voted 6‑1 to declare rail ties at the Roundhouse surplus and to sell them to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. By a 6‑1 vote, the council awarded the 2025 Street Maintenance (Overlay) Project to Staker & Parson Companies and adopted Resolution 25‑17 authorizing the agreement.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: No decisions were made at the April 7 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The commission reviewed several applications—including a conditional use permit for an accessory building, a comprehensive plan amendment, a zone change, and a variance—but did not approve, deny, or table any of them. The Willow Legacy Sketch Plan was discussed only. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the 2025 employee medical plan renewal

The council approved the agenda, minutes, and a series of bills totaling $173,226.94 for payroll and other services. It adopted Resolution 25-13 authorizing the mayor to execute the Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust medical plan renewal for city employees. It also approved Resolutions 25-14 and 25-15 for lease‑purchase agreements with De Lage Landen to replace equipment at the Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course, ratified a fiber‑internet quote for the Uinta County Detention Center, and adopted Resolution 25-16 for a contract with Westech Equipment to replace the fuel station card‑reader system. All motions passed unanimously with six yes votes.