Evanston public meetings in 2025

City Council

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.

• Ordinance 25-07: zone change for Lots 19, 20, 22 (Industrial‑Established to Highway Business‑Established) – Wyoming Downs, LLC
• Resolution 25-73: application to Wyoming State Forester for Tree City USA recertification (2025)
• Resolution 25-74: Master Plan amendment to authorize Highway Business‑Established zone for the same property
• Resolution 25-75: renewal of dental insurance contract with Delta Dental of Wyoming
• Consent agenda permits: Street Closure for Uinta County 250th celebration (Dec 31 2025) and Limited Malt Beverage Permit for Tri‑City Pool Tournament (Jan 3‑4 2026)

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.

• Approved payment of listed vendor invoices (7 yes votes)
• Confirmed appointments to Urban Renewal Board (Jeromy Slater) and Lodging Tax Board (Sadi Fain, Brendee Weston) (7 yes votes)
• Approved street closure permit for Uinta County 250th celebration (7 yes votes)
• Approved limited malt beverage permit for VFW Tri‑City Pool Tournament (7 yes votes)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑07 changing zoning of lots 19, 20, 22 to Highway Business‑Established (6 yes votes, Sellers recused)
• Awarded Parks and Recreation Facility reroof contract to Conwest, Inc. (7 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑73 to apply for Tree City USA recertification (7 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑75 to accept Delta Dental of Wyoming dental insurance renewal (7 yes votes)

City Council

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

• Zone change for Wyoming Downs, LLC property (I-E to HB-E)
• Parade Route Permit for Downtown Evanston's Annual Parade of Lights
• Parade Route Permit for Downtown Evanston's Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K
• Parade Route Permit for Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church's Procession
• Parade Route Permit for Evanston Police Officers Association's Shop with a Cop Parade

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.

• Approve agenda (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approve minutes from Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approve bills for payment (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approve consent agenda parade permits (unanimous 6‑0)
• Pass Ordinance 25-07 zoning change (5‑yes, Sellers abstained)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous 6‑0)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on a restaurant liquor license for Carnitas Michoacan Mexican Restaurant, LLC at 123 10th Street
• Public hearing on a retail liquor license transfer to Wyoming Horse Racing at 755 Prospector Drive
• Public hearing on a microbrewery permit for Shades Brewing at 1512 Main Street, Unit 4
• Motion to authorize sale of a handgun to Sergeant Shawn Stahl for $470.00
• Resolution 25‑72 approving the final plat for the Uinta Senior Center Addition subdivision

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.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved payment of listed bills (6-0)
• Approved restaurant liquor license for Carnitas Michoacan Mexican Restaurant, LLC (6-0)
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license to Wyoming Horse Racing (6-0)
• Approved microbrewery permit for Shades Brewing (6-0)
• Authorized sale of handgun to Sergeant Shawn Stahl for $470 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-72 approving final plat for Uinta Senior Center Addition (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 changing zoning of lots 19, 20, 22 to Highway Business-Established (6-0)

City Council

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.

• Resolution 25-68: Application for DOJ Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant for police officers
• Resolution 25-69: Grant request for Historic Downtown Walking Tour Brochures
• Resolution 25-70: Change Order No. 2 for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project
• Resolution 25-71: FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program agreement for Evanston Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvement 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.

• Approved agenda (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Approved October 21/28 minutes (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Approved listed bills for payment (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑68 for bullet‑proof vest grant (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑69 for historic walking‑tour brochure grant (7 yes votes, unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project (6 yes votes, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑71 for pedestrian sidewalk improvement program (6 yes votes, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Commission

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.

• Text Amendment TA 254 to permit accessory dwelling units in certain residential districts
• Zone Change ZC 263 for Lots 19, 20, and 22, Block 2 of Evanston Industrial Center 2nd Addition from Industrial-Established to Highway Business-Established
• Proposed indoor amusement and entertainment establishment (Wyoming Downs off-track betting facility)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment MPA 264 to change land use from Industrial Established to Highway Business for Lots 19 and 20, Block 2 of Evanston Industrial Center 2nd Addition

City Council

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.

• Letter of support for Wyoming Downs, LLC project
• Street closure for Downtown Trick-or-Treating on Main Street
• Street closure for Hunters’ Widows Night Out on Main Street
• Resolution to release special assessment lien for 280 Greek Court
• Resolution to scrap euthanasia gas chamber at animal shelter

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved October 7 minutes (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved bills for payment to listed vendors (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved consent agenda street‑closure permits for Oct 23 and Oct 31 events (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adopted letter of support for Wyoming Downs, LLC (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑66 to release lien on 280 Greek Court for $6,000 (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑67 to disassemble and scrap the euthanasia gas chamber at the animal shelter (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (unanimous 7‑yes)

City Council

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.

• Discussion and motion to approve digiTICKET Change Order for Mountain View Police Department
• Resolution 25‑64: authorize sub‑award for occupant‑protection high‑visibility enforcement grant
• Resolution 25‑65: authorize sub‑award for impaired‑driving high‑visibility enforcement grant
• Resolution 25‑60: award Grass Valley Lift Station project to Whitaker Construction Co., Inc.
• Appointment of Geoffrey Phillips as Alternate Municipal Court Judge

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.

• Approved agenda (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling many amounts (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved digiTICKET Change Order for Mountain View Police Department (6‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑64 authorizing sub‑award for occupant‑protection enforcement (6‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑65 authorizing sub‑award for impaired‑driving enforcement (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Geoffrey Phillips as Alternate Municipal Court Judge (5‑0 unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

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.

• TA 254 – Text amendment to Chapter 24, adding accessory dwelling units as a new land‑use item to Section 24‑15 A and establishing standards in Article IV and a definition in Article XII.
• BA 260 – Variance request for 401 Sage Street (LR‑E zone) to encroach 15.7 ft into the 20‑ft street‑side yard setback for a 5.4 ft × 6 ft addition for laundry appliances.

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BA 260 variance for 401 Sage St (unanimous)
• Motion to hear New Business before Old Business passed (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Award bid for Grass Valley Lift Station Project to Whitaker Construction Co., Inc.
• Resolution 25-61: authorize fiber‑optic build‑out for Purple Sage Golf Course Pro Shop
• Resolution 25-62: authorize lease of a postage meter with Quadient Leasing USA
• Resolution 25-63: authorize execution of opioid settlement litigation form
• Resolution 25-54: joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for Bear River gauge

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved minutes (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved bills for payment (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved consent agenda items: street‑closure permit and limited malt beverage permit (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Awarded Grass Valley Lift Station construction contract to Whitaker Construction (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑60 authorizing agreement with Whitaker Construction (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑61 authorizing fiber‑optic quote for Purple Sage Golf Course (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑62 authorizing lease for bulk‑mail equipment (unanimous 7 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing multiple liquor licenses, repeal a city ordinance limiting liquor license issuance to one per person, and consider several contracts and agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills and minutes, and discussions on property sales and seasonal staffing.

• Public hearing and vote on renewal of multiple liquor licenses within the City of Evanston
• Final reading and repeal of Ordinance 25-06, removing the cap on liquor licenses per person
• Approval of a $470 sale of a handgun to resigning Police Officer Colton Welling
• Authorization of a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for a Stream Gauge Station on the Bear River
• Discussion and potential vote on selling city-owned real property on West Cheyenne Drive

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.

• Repealed Section 4-8 B limiting liquor licenses (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved sale of two acres on West Cheyenne Drive by sealed bid (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Authorized joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for Bear River stream gauge (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Authorized MOU with ATF for paperless firearm trace submission and analysis (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Renewed 24 retail liquor licenses (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Extended a seasonal position for twelve additional weeks (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved bills for payment to numerous vendors (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous 6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)

City Council Work Session Agenda

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.

• Information on mountain bike race from Jason Banks of Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance
• Discussion on modification of agendas with City Attorney Mark Harris

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three liquor license applications and transfers. The body is also considering a cooperative agreement for the Bear River Bridge rehabilitation and the approval of three subdivision plats.

• Public hearings for liquor license transfers to WHR dba Gateway Liquors and Echelon 221 10th, LLC dba Pony Express
• Public hearing for a Restaurant Liquor License for Black and Jones, LLC dba GiGi’s Coffee House at 927 Main Street
• Resolution 25-49 for the rehabilitation of the Bear River Bridge on Bear River Drive
• Approval of final plats for Navarro Addition, Lawlar Subdivision, and Bear River Vet Subdivision
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-06 to repeal limits on the number of liquor licenses held by one person

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.

• Approved agenda (6‑yes unanimous)
• Approved July 15 and July 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved listed bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda permits and street‑closure requests (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 25-06 first reading repealing liquor‑license limit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-44 approving Change Order No. 1 for transmission pipeline (unanimous)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a sketch plan for Chaparral Estates #9. The body will also consider a request to sell real property in the Burnt Hill area.

• Sketch Plan – Chaparral Estates #9
• Request to Sell Real Property (Burnt Hill Area)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to remove limits on the number of liquor licenses one person can hold. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and a settlement agreement regarding Purdue Pharma L.P. opioids.

• Ordinance 25-06 to repeal limits on the number of liquor licenses or permits issued to one person
• Resolution 25-44 approving Change Order No. 1 for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project
• Resolution 25-48 authorizing the Purdue Pharma L.P. Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement
• Service contracts with Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc., Evanston Rodeo Series, and Young Musicians, Inc.
• Street closure requests for 10th Street (August 15) and the overpass to Bear Ponds (September 23)

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.

• Approved agenda with Crime Stoppers Drawing (6 yes votes)
• Approved July 15 & July 22 minutes (6 yes votes)
• Approved payment of listed vendor and payroll bills (6 yes votes)
• Approved consent‑agenda permits for malt beverage sales and street closures (6 yes votes)
• Passed Ordinance 25-06 repealing liquor‑license limit (6 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 25-44 approving Change Order No. 1 for transmission pipeline (6 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 25-45 authorizing contract for senior‑citizen services (6 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 25-46 authorizing contract for the Evanston Rodeo Series (6 yes votes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to update the city code to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential districts. The body will also conduct a sketch plan review for Chaparral Estates No. 9.

• Text Amendment TA 254 to permit accessory dwelling units in certain residential districts
• Sketch Plan Review for Chaparral Estates No. 9

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled TA 254 until Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a construction bid for the 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard Project (Section 4) to Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc. The body is also reviewing several professional service agreements and subdivision plats.

• Bid award and agreement for 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard Project (Section 4) with Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc.
• Final plat approval for Revolution Addition (Third and Final Reading) and WY(HOME)ING Estates Addition
• Engineering services agreements with Crest, LLC for the Parks and Recreation Center and a re-roof project
• Contract for services with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and Cowboy Day’s Incorporated
• Agreement with the State of Wyoming Office of the Attorney General for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved minutes (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved payment of listed bills (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved parade route permit and street‑closure permit on consent agenda (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑05 approving final plat for Revolution Addition (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Passed Resolution 25‑33 approving final plat for Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Awarded 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard construction contract to Stacey Maxfield Construction (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑34 authorizing agreement with Stacey Maxfield Construction for the project (unanimous 7‑yes)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two pieces of legislation. City Attorney Mark Harris will lead discussions on HB 0172 and HB 0072.

• Discussion of 'Repeal of Gun Free Zones' Legislation (HB 0172)
• Discussion of 'Protecting Privacy in Public Places Act' Legislation (HB 0072)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential districts. The body will also consider a request to allow a parking lot as the principal use for a property on Harrison Drive.

• Text Amendment TA 254 to permit accessory dwelling units in residential districts
• CP 255 request for a parking lot at 1956 Harrison Drive for use by Sterling Urgent Care/LUX Salon Suites
• Revolution Addition Major Subdivision Final Plat
• Burnt Hill 2nd Addition Sketch Plan Review

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled TA 254 accessory dwelling unit amendment until Aug 4 (unanimous)
• Approved CP 255 parking lot request at 1956 Harrison Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a street overlay project and right-of-way transfers. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding sign permit fees and a final plat for the Revolution Addition.

• Ordinance 25-04: Third and final reading to allow sign permit fees to be set by resolution
• Ordinance 25-05: Second reading for the Revolution Addition final plat
• Resolution 25-30: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Street Overlay Project
• Resolution 25-32: Underground right of way easement for Rocky Mountain Power
• Street closure permits for July 4th block parties and July 26th Brewfest

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.

• Approve agenda – unanimous (5 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approve June 17 minutes – unanimous (5 yes votes)
• Approve bills for payment – unanimous (5 yes votes)
• Approve consent‑agenda street‑closure and malt‑beverage permits – unanimous (5 yes votes)
• Pass Ordinance 25‑04 amending sign‑permit fee setting – unanimous (5 yes votes)
• Pass Ordinance 25‑05 approving final plat for the Revolution Addition subdivision – unanimous (5 yes votes)
• Adopt Resolution 25‑28 authorizing MOU for historic Union Pacific Switch Engine restoration – unanimous (5 yes votes)

City Council

The City Council will receive public input on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The body is also considering a 1% specific purpose excise tax for Uinta County and a federal funding application for sidewalk improvements.

• Public hearing for the proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Resolution 25-26: Proposed 1% Specific Purpose Excise Tax in Uinta County for November 4, 2025 ballot
• Resolution 25-27: Application for federal funding for the Evanston Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvement Project (Design Only)
• Ordinance 25-05: Final Plat for the Revolution Addition (First Reading)
• Ordinance 25-04: Amendment to sign permit fees (Second Reading)

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.

• Approve agenda – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Approve minutes – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Approve bills for payment – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Approve consent agenda street‑closure permits – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Pass Ordinance 25‑04 amending sign‑permit fee provisions – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Pass Ordinance 25‑05 approving final plat for the Revolution Addition – unanimous (6 yes votes)
• Adopt Resolution 25‑25 to finance FY 2025‑2026 budget – unanimous (6 yes votes)

City Council

The City Council will vote on final readings for two zone changes requested by GTR Property Holdings, LLC. The body will also discuss amending the city's master plan and updating the process for setting sign permit fees.

• Third and final reading of Ordinance 25-02 and 25-03 for zone changes requested by GTR Property Holdings, LLC
• First reading of Ordinance 25-04 regarding sign permit fees
• Resolutions 25-22 and 25-23 to amend the city master plan for residential zoning
• Resolution 25-24 to approve the final plat for the Karinski addition
• Street closure permits for Arapahoe Circle and Sage Street for July 4th block parties

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.

• Approved agenda with catering permit amendment (5‑0)
• Approved May 20/27 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved vendor bills for payment (5‑0)
• Approved April 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report (5‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items: parade route, malt‑beverage permits, street‑closure permits (5‑0)
• Approved Street Closure Permit for Eli Robinson block party (4‑0, Perkes abstained)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑02 authorizing high‑density zoning change for GTR Property Holdings (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑03 authorizing medium‑density zoning change for GTR Property Holdings (5‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a request by the City of Evanston to amend the city code. The proposal seeks to permit accessory dwelling units in specific residential districts and establish related standards and definitions.

• TA 254: Text Amendment to Chapter 24, Zoning of the Evanston City Code regarding accessory dwelling units

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled TA 254 accessory dwelling unit amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for two zoning ordinances and consider a final plat for an industrial park. The body will also review an operating agreement with the Evanston Parks and Recreation District for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.

• Ordinance 25-02: Zone change to High Density Residential-Developing for GTR Property Holdings, LLC
• Ordinance 25-03: Zone change to Medium Density Residential-Developing for GTR Property Holdings, LLC
• Resolution 25-20: Final Plat of the Sage Industrial Park No. 9 Subdivision
• Resolution 25-21: Operating Agreement with Evanston Parks and Recreation District for 2025–2026
• Street closure of Main Street from 9th to 10th Street on May 30th, 2024

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved minutes (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved payment bills (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved March 2025 revenue and expenditure report (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 zoning change to high‑density residential (unanimous 6 yes votes)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 zoning change to medium‑density residential (unanimous 6 yes votes)

City Council

The Evanston City Council will consider two zone change ordinances on first reading, award bids for police pickup trucks and the transmission pipeline project, set 2025 golf course fees, and approve two limited malt beverage permits for softball tournaments.

• Ordinance 25-02 zone change to High Density Residential-Developing (GTR Property Holdings, LLC) – first reading
• Ordinance 25-03 zone change to Medium Density Residential-Developing (GTR Property Holdings, LLC) – first reading
• Motion to award bid for three 2025 half-ton 4x4 police pickup trucks to Uinta Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
• Resolution 25-18 authorizing agreement with BH, Inc. for Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project
• Resolution 25-19 setting green fees and other fees for Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course for 2025 season

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.

• Approved agenda (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Approved minutes from April meetings (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Approved payment bills covering payroll and contracts (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Approved February 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Approved limited malt‑beverage permits for June and August softball tournaments (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Awarded bid for three 2025 half‑ton 4x4 police trucks to Uinta Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Awarded bid for the Evanston Transmission Pipeline 2022 Project to BH, Inc. (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑02 changing zoning of GTR Property Holdings property to high‑density residential (6 yes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding the 2025 Street Maintenance (Overlay) Project to Staker and Parson Companies. The body will also discuss roof alterations for the Evanston Child Development Center and the sale of surplus rail ties.

• Award of 2025 Street Maintenance (Overlay) Project bid to Staker and Parson Companies
• Proposed roof alterations for the Evanston Child Development Center at 336 Summit Street/422 3rd Street
• Proposed sale of surplus rail ties from the Roundhouse and Railyards to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department
• Resolution 25-17 authorizing the agreement with Staker & Parson Companies for street maintenance

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved payment of listed bills (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report for Jan 2025 (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved alterations to roof of HUB/Preschool building (unanimous 7‑0)
• Declared rail ties at Roundhouse excess and authorized sale to Wyoming Game and Fish Dept (6‑1)
• Awarded 2025 Street Maintenance (Overlay) Project to Staker & Parson Companies (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑17 authorizing agreement with Staker & Parson for street overlay (6‑1)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimous 7‑0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council will hold a work session to discuss a budget request from Senior Citizens Evanston, presented by Executive Director Glenn Roach. Council will also receive an update from volunteer Steve Ewing on the progress and future of Steam Engine 4420. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Budget request from Senior Citizens Evanston presented by Glenn Roach
• Update on Steam Engine 4420 progress and future plans by Steve Ewing

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review requests for land use amendments and zone changes to allow multifamily housing. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an accessory building and a parking lot variance.

• MPA 248: Request to change land use to Medium and High Density Residential for 16.31 acres north of Wasatch Drive
• ZC 243: Request to change zoning to Medium and High Density Residential-Developing for 16.31 acres north of Wasatch Drive
• CP 247: Request by Russ Heward for a Conditional Use Permit for a 3,200 square foot accessory building at 249 County Road
• BA 249: Request by Shontay Ducharme for a variance to allow a parking lot to encroach 5 feet into a side yard setback at 98 Declaration Drive

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.

City Council

The Evanston City Council will meet to consider several resolutions: continuing the city's medical plan through WEBT, authorizing lease-purchase agreements for Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course equipment, and approving a contract for fuel management system replacement. They will also ratify a quote for fiber internet installation at the Uinta County Detention Center and review the December 2024 revenue and expenditure report.

• Resolution 25-13: continuation of city employee medical plan via Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust (WEBT)
• Resolution 25-14 and 25-15: lease-purchase agreements with De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC for Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course equipment
• Motion to ratify quote from All West Communications for static IP setup and fiber internet installation at Uinta County Detention Center
• Resolution 25-16: contract with Westech Equipment Company for replacement of city's Fuel Management Master System at the Fuel Station
• Approval of Revenue and Expenditure Report for December 2024

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 6‑0: Willliams, Schmidt, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman)
• Approved March 18 and March 25 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $173,226.94 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 to continue city employee medical plan via WEBT (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 for lease‑purchase equipment for Purple Sage Golf Course (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-15 for a second lease‑purchase equipment contract for Purple Sage Golf Course (unanimous 6‑0)
• Ratified All West Communications fiber‑internet quote for Uinta County Detention Center (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 for Westech Equipment contract to replace fuel station card‑reader (unanimous 6‑0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

This is a work session agenda with no formal votes planned. The council will receive a presentation on Rec Center hillside corrosion and drainage issues, discuss a parking lot matter with Tim and Keri Tiller (Deru's), discuss a permanent structure in Overthrust Meadows with Cody Moore (Evanston Baseball), and receive training on the Wyoming Open Meetings Act from City Attorney Mark Harris.

• Presentation – Rec Center Hillside Corrosion and Drainage by Brent Sanders (Crest, LLC)
• Discussion – Parking Lot with Tim and Keri Tiller (Deru's)
• Discussion – Permanent Structure in Overthrust Meadows by Cody Moore (Evanston Baseball)
• Council Training – Wyoming Open Meetings Act by City Attorney Mark Harris

City Council

The Evanston City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2025. The agenda includes consent items approving parade route closures for VFW events on May 15 and May 23-24. New business includes a motion to approve final payment for Roundhouse Section 4 tenant improvements and a motion to set fireworks discharge hours for July 4-5.

• Parade route closure for VFW Veteran’s Awareness Ride on May 15, closing 9th Street between Front and Main for bike parking.
• Parade route closure for Silverwood Rally & Rodeo biker parade on May 23-24, same street closure.
• Motion to approve final payment for Roundhouse Section 4 Tenant Grey Shell Improvements to Tanner Development (amount not stated).
• Motion to approve fireworks discharge on July 4 and 5 from 5 p.m. to midnight.

The Evanston City Council approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a list of bills for payment. They confirmed Jamie Bowns to the Parks and Recreation Board, approved consent agenda items for parade routes and street closures, approved a final payment for the Roundhouse Section 4 project, and set lawful fireworks discharge hours for July 4-5, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 4 and March 11 meetings (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $1 million (5-0)
• Confirmed Jamie Bowns to Parks and Recreation Board (4-0)
• Approved parade route/street closures for VFW and Silverwood events (5-0)
• Approved final payment for Roundhouse Section 4 Tenant Grey Shell Improvements to Tanner Development (5-0)
• Approved lawful fireworks discharge July 4-5, 2025, 5 p.m. to midnight (5-0)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The City Council will receive presentations on the Rec Center roof and hillside corrosion. Members will also discuss hiring a facilitator for Mayor-Council relations and communication.

• Update on Rec Center Roof and Hillside Corrosion from Crest, LLC and Garland Company, Inc.
• Discussion regarding a facilitator for Mayor-Council Relations and Communication

City Council

The Evanston City Council will consider authorizing the sale of a handgun to Police Officer Cody Saloga for $470 as new business. Other routine matters include approval of bills, the revenue and expenditure report for November 2024, and acknowledgment of prior meeting minutes. No public hearings or special orders are listed.

• Motion to authorize sale of a handgun to Police Officer Cody Saloga for $470
• Approval of revenue and expenditure report for November 2024
• Approval of bills for payment

The Evanston City Council approved the agenda, minutes from February 18, 2025, a list of bills for payment, and the Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 2024. They also authorized the sale of a handgun to a former police officer for $470. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $178,725.42 payroll and other vendor payments (7-0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized sale of handgun to former officer Cody Saloga for $470 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a third and final reading of Ordinance 25-01 to rezone property owned by AGN, LLC (Aspen Grove Nursery) from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E). They will also consider Resolution 25-11, an engineering services agreement with IGES, Inc. for the Recreation Center Site, and Resolution 25-12 to amend the City's Master Plan for a Highway Business zone. A limited malt beverage permit for the Celtic Festival is on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 25-01: zone change for AGN, LLC (Aspen Grove Nursery) from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E), third and final reading
• Resolution 25-11: engineering services agreement with IGES, Inc. for Evanston Recreation Center Site conditions and mitigation strategy
• Resolution 25-12: amendment of City Master Plan for Highway Business-Established zone
• Consent agenda: limited malt beverage permit for Celtic Festival at Roundhouse and Railyards, March 21–22, 2025
• Approval of revenue and expenditure report for October 2024

The Evanston City Council approved a zone change for property at 196 Bear River Drive from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E), as requested by AGN, LLC d/b/a Aspen Grove Nursery. The council also adopted resolutions authorizing an engineering services agreement with IGES, Inc. for the Recreation Center site and amending the Master Plan to permit the zone change. Additionally, the council approved bills, the Revenue and Expenditure Report, board appointments, and a limited malt beverage permit for the Celtic Festival.

• Approved Ordinance 25-01 zone change for 196 Bear River Drive (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-11 authorizing IGES, Inc. engineering services agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-12 amending Master Plan for HB-E zone (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $1 million (6-0)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report for October 2024 (6-0)
• Confirmed board appointments (5-0, Williams not voting)
• Approved limited malt beverage permit for Celtic Festival (5-0, Sellers recused)
• Approved agenda and minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 25-01 to rezone a property from Public to Highway Business for Aspen Grove Nursery. Also on the agenda are resolutions for a baseball field renovation contract with DuraEdge Products, a lease rider with Evanston Child Development Center for improvements, and approval of the final plat for Sage Industrial Park No. 8. A limited malt beverage permit for the Winterfest event is on the consent agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-01 – zone change from Public to Highway Business for Aspen Grove Nursery
• Resolution 25-08 – contract with DuraEdge Products for Evanston High School baseball field renovation
• Resolution 25-09 – lease rider with Evanston Child Development Center for city property improvements
• Resolution 25-10 – final plat approval for Sage Industrial Park No. 8 subdivision
• Limited malt beverage permit for Winterfest event at Bear Pavilion/Ponds on February 8

The Evanston City Council approved a zone change for property at 196 Bear River Drive from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E), as requested by AGN, LLC (Aspen Grove Nursery). The council also approved a contract for baseball field renovations, a lease rider for a Head Start program, and a final plat for a subdivision. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 25-01, zone change for Aspen Grove Nursery property (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08, agreement with DuraEdge Products for baseball field renovation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-09, lease rider with Evanston Child Development Center for Head Start improvements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10, final plat of Sage Industrial Park No. 8 Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $1,000,000+ (7-0)
• Confirmed board appointments to Urban Renewal, Historic Preservation, Planning & Zoning, and Revolving Loan Fund (7-0)
• Approved limited malt beverage permit for Winterfest event (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a variance request (BA 244) from the City of Evanston to allow a utility building and a generator enclosure to encroach into the required setback at a lift station lot within the Grass Valley Mobile Home Court (148 Grass Valley). The lot is zoned Medium Density Residential-Established (MR-E). The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• BA 244: Variance for utility building to encroach 5 feet and generator enclosure to encroach 17 feet into the 20-foot setback from a public right-of-way at 148 Grass Valley (Mobile Home Court lift station)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved variance BA 244, allowing a utility building and generator enclosure to encroach into the required 20-foot setback from a public right-of-way at the Grass Valley Mobile Home Park lift station, 148 Grass Valley Drive. The approval included the staff recommendation. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes without substantive discussion.

• Approved February 3, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance BA 244 for utility building and generator enclosure encroachments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on a proposed Business Ready Community Planning Grant from the Wyoming Business Council to fund a comprehensive economic development master plan for Evanston. Council will also consider the first reading of a zone change for property from Public to Highway Business-Established requested by Aspen Grove Nursery. Other business includes approving a SCADA service agreement renewal with WETCO, establishing no-parking zones on Cheyenne Drive, and accepting substantial completion of the Roundhouse Section 4 project with final payment to Tanner Development, LLC. The consent agenda includes a street closure for the Evanston Car Show on July 26, 2025.

• Public hearing on Business Ready Community Planning Grant for Evanston 2050 economic development master plan
• Ordinance 25-01: Zone change from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E) for property requested by AGN, LLC (Aspen Grove Nursery) – first reading
• Resolution 25-03: SCADA Service Agreement Renewal with WETCO, Inc. for maintenance at water and wastewater treatment plants
• Resolutions 25-04 and 25-05: Establishing no-parking zones on Cheyenne Drive near Uinta Meadows Elementary School
• Motion to accept substantial completion of Roundhouse Section 4 – Tenant Grey Shell and Loading Facilities Project and authorize final payment to Tanner Development, LLC

The Evanston City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance 25-01, changing zoning for property at 196 Bear River Drive from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E), as requested by AGN, LLC d/b/a Aspen Grove Nursery. The council also adopted several resolutions, including establishing no parking zones on Cheyenne Drive, designating four banks as city depositories, and authorizing a grant application for the Evanston 2050 Comprehensive Economic Development Master Plan. All votes were unanimous with 6 yes votes.

• Approved agenda and minutes from January 7 and 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling over $1.7 million for payment (unanimous)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Tree Board appointments for Lisa Cox and Summer Benn (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Evanston Car Show on July 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted substantial completion of Roundhouse Section 4 project (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 25-01 on first reading for zone change at 196 Bear River Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-03 through 25-07, including SCADA maintenance, no parking zones, bank depositories, and grant application (unanimous)

City Council Work Session Agenda

The Evanston City Council will hold a work session to discuss two items: a proposed Professional Biker Rodeo presented by the Horns for Heroes Foundation, and parking issues on Cheyenne Drive presented by the Public Works Director. No formal votes or decisions are expected at this session.

• Discussion of a Professional Biker Rodeo with Ben Barto from the Horns for Heroes Foundation
• Discussion of parking issues on Cheyenne Drive led by Public Works Director Gordon Robinson

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution regarding Impact Assistance Funds for the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 Project. The body will also vote on final payment for the Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project and the final reading of a fire code ordinance.

• Final payment to Maxfield Construction, Inc. for the Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project
• Resolution 25-01 regarding Impact Assistance Funds for the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 Project
• Ordinance 24-09 (Third and Final Reading) regarding the adoption of the International Fire Code
• Resolution 25-02 to apply for 'Tree City USA' recertification for 2024
• Election of City Council President and appointment of department heads, attorney, and municipal judges

The Evanston City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments for department heads, attorneys, and municipal judges, and elected Councilmember Lind as Council President. The council also passed Ordinance 24-09 on third reading to adopt the International Fire Code by resolution, and ratified an amended Memorandum of Understanding regarding impact assistance funds for the Kemmerer Power Station project. All votes were unanimous except the Council President election, where Lind received three votes, Welling two, and Schmidt abstained.

• Confirmed Mayor's appointments for department heads, attorneys, and municipal judges (6-0, Schmidt abstained)
• Elected Councilmember Lind as Council President (3-2, Schmidt abstained)
• Passed Ordinance 24-09 on third reading to adopt International Fire Code by resolution (7-0)
• Accepted substantial/final completion of Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project and authorized final payment to Maxfield Construction (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-01 ratifying amended MOU for Kemmerer Power Station impact assistance funds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02 authorizing Tree City USA recertification application (7-0)
• Approved agenda with change in order of swearing-in (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment totaling over $1 million (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two requests from AGN, LLC regarding a 4.67-acre parcel. The requests involve changing the zoning and comprehensive plan land use to allow for a retail business.

• ZC 241: Zone change request from Public (P) to Highway Business-Established (HB-E) at 196 Bear River Drive
• MPA 242: Comprehensive Plan amendment to change land use from Public (P) to Highway Business (HB) at 196 Bear River Drive
• Proposed retail business use by AGN dba Aspen Grove Nursery

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zone change (ZC 241) and a Comprehensive Plan amendment (MPA 242) for a 4.67-acre parcel at 196 Bear River Drive. The applicant, AGN, LLC, plans to operate a retail nursery (Aspen Grove Nursery) at the site. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved January 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change ZC 241 (Public to Highway Business-Established) for 196 Bear River Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment MPA 242 (land use change to Highway Business) for 196 Bear River Drive (unanimous)