Cheyenne public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding police officer employment terms and administrative inspection warrants. The agenda also includes several plat approvals, land annexation certifications, and various municipal contracts.

• Ordinance for Cheyenne Police Department employment terms through Fiscal Year 2026
• Ordinance creating Chapter 1.28 regarding Administrative Inspection Warrants
• Resolution to relist the Cheyenne Auxiliary Pumping Station at 1504 Dillon Avenue
• Purchase of ten Motorola Mobile Radios for $82,615.90
• Purchase of ten Axon Enterprise, Inc. In-Car Camera Systems for $96,974.60

December 10, 2025 Special Meeting and Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review a list of proposed 6th Penny projects. These projects span multiple city departments including public safety, infrastructure, and recreation.

• Cheyenne Fire Rescue: Station 2 and 6 replacement/relocation and 3 fleet apparatus
• City Council: Downtown Improvement Projects, Reed Avenue Corridor, and Auxiliary Pumping Station remodel
• Community Recreation & Events: Greenway Maintenance and Johnson Pool Renovation
• Police Department: Digital equipment, firearms training facility improvements, and response vehicles
• Public Works: Addition and remodel of existing Municipal Building

The Governing Body held a special meeting to review proposed 6th Penny projects, including fire station replacements, road maintenance, and police facility upgrades. The meeting concluded with public comments and no further business.

• Reviewed proposed 6th Penny projects for public comment
• Public hearing concluded with no further business
• Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a 3% cost-of-living salary adjustment for all city employees, annexations and zoning changes for two areas, and a first reading of employment terms for sworn police officers. The council will also consider contract modifications, bids for arboretum renovations, and purchases of police radios and in-car cameras. Two public hearings are announced for December 10 and December 22 on 6th Penny projects and a CDBG plan amendment.

• Public hearing on transfer of retail liquor license to Cheyenne GS, LLC d/b/a Hi Market Cheyenne at 215 E. Lincolnway
• 3rd reading of ordinances to annex and zone land south of Laramie Street, east of T-Bird Drive (MR, MUB, CB districts)
• 3rd reading of ordinances to annex and rezone land south of Storey Boulevard, west of Converse Avenue (to NR-3 high-density residential)
• Resolution authorizing a 3% cost-of-living salary adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees (various city funds)
• Contract modification for 19th Street Drainage project ($63,150) and bid for High Plains Arboretum renovation ($2,366,424)

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold second readings on ordinances to annex two areas and rezone them for residential and mixed-use development. It will also consider increasing penalties for camping on public property and expanding restrictions on door-to-door solicitors. A resolution authorizing a grant application to buy 8.37 acres for affordable housing is up for discussion. Several contracts and routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Second reading of annexation for land south of Laramie Street, east of T-Bird Drive, north of East Lincolnway, west of Parsons Place, with zoning for MR, MUB, and CB.
• Second reading of annexation for land south of Storey Boulevard, west of Converse Avenue, north of East Carlson Street, with zoning change to NR-3 (High Density Residential).
• Ordinance to increase penalties and require removal for camping on public property (Chapter 8.68).
• Resolution to apply for a Wyoming Business Council Community Readiness Grant to purchase 8.37 acres for affordable housing.
• 3% cost-of-living salary adjustment for all city employees (referred to Finance Committee).

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings on two annexations totaling 33.85 acres in east Cheyenne and near Converse Avenue, and vote on a third reading of an ordinance defining recreational vehicle parks. The council also considers increasing penalties for camping on public property, restricting door-to-door solicitors, and approving multiple equipment purchases and grant applications. The consent agenda includes a $300,000 transit grant, over $1.7 million in vehicle purchases, and a resolution to buy land for affordable housing.

• Public hearing on city-initiated annexation of 13.64 acres (20 parcels) south of Laramie St, east of T-Bird Dr, north of E Lincolnway, west of Parsons Place (items 6a, 8, 9)
• Public hearing on owner-initiated annexation of 20.41 acres (3 parcels) northwest of Converse Ave and E Carlson St, with rezoning to high-density residential (items 6b, 10-12)
• Third reading of ordinance to define recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in Unified Development Code (item 7)
• First reading of ordinance increasing penalties for camping on public property and requiring removal (item 13)
• Consent items: $300,000 WYDOT transit grant, $662,550 for 10 police interceptors, $501,541 dump truck, $334,055 excavator, and resolution to buy 8.37 acres for affordable housing

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updates to the Unified Development Code and the Official Zoning Map. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city projects and the re-appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

• Bid for Dunbar Concessions Restroom project not to exceed $1,155,700.00
• Bid for High Plains Arboretum Irrigation project not to exceed $236,641.00
• Agreement with Ulteig for Dell Range Blvd. Traffic Signal Timing Improvements not to exceed $162,399.00
• Public hearing for a bar & grill liquor license for Redbones, LLC at 415 W. 17th St.
• Zoning change to CBD for land between O'Neil Avenue and Carey Avenue, north of W 19th St and south of W 22nd St

City Council Meeting

The council will hold third readings of ordinances to annex and rezone a large area in eastern Cheyenne, and second readings on code amendments for zoning conformity and weed nuisance. A public hearing on the Bell Building Urban Renewal Plan is scheduled, along with a resolution to declare a Ward I council vacancy. Several professional services agreements and bids for capital projects, including the Municipal Building Renovation and Depot Renovation, are up for action.

• Third reading: annexation and zoning for land south of Dell Range Boulevard, west of Dry Creek, east of North College Drive
• First reading: ordinance to define and allow recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in the Unified Development Code
• Public hearing and resolution on the Bell Building Urban Renewal Plan
• Bid for Depot Renovation Project accepted at $1,874,421.00
• Purchase of elevator modernization for George Cox Parking Facility at $207,420.00

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding vehicle noise penalties, land annexations in eastern Cheyenne, and updated zoning classifications. The meeting also includes discussions on liquor license transfers and various municipal service contracts.

• Public hearing for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar liquor license transfer at 1401 Dell Range Blvd.
• Ordinance to establish graduated penalties for vehicle mufflers, excessive smoke, and unreasonable noise.
• Ordinance for land annexation in eastern Cheyenne south of Dell Range Boulevard.
• Contract with Laramie County for Juvenile Crisis Shelter services up to $91,237.00.
• Contract with Laramie County for youth probation/diversion services for $82,194.00.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the city-initiated annexation of 35 parcels totaling 20.19 acres in east Cheyenne. The council also has third readings on annexing land near Frontier Mall Drive and rezoning near Holland Court, and a second reading on a vehicle muffler and noise ordinance with graduated penalties. Several contracts, including a transit services MOU with Laramie County for $95,790 and a $65,512 grant for senior transportation, are up for approval or referral.

• Public hearing on annexation of 35 parcels (20.19 acres) south of Dell Range Boulevard, west of Dry Creek, east of North College Drive, north of Cheyenne Street
• Third reading: ordinance annexing land northeast of Frontier Mall Drive and Rue Terre Avenue and west of Converse Avenue, with CB zoning
• Third reading: ordinance rezoning land southwest of Holland Court and Ridge Road from AG to NR-2 (Neighborhood Residential-Medium Density)
• Second reading: ordinance revising vehicle muffler and noise regulations, creating a graduated penalty structure for recurring offenses
• Memorandum of Understanding with Laramie County for transit services to Laramie County Community College and adjacent area, $95,790 in revenue to the city

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing second readings for land annexations and zoning map amendments. The body is also considering updates to municipal codes regarding vehicle noise and various city contracts.

• Annexation and CB-Community Business zoning for land northeast of Frontier Mall Drive and Rue Terre Avenue
• Zoning change from AG-Agricultural to NR-2 Neighborhood Residential southwest of Holland Court and Ridge Road
• Ordinance to revise vehicle muffler and noise provisions and establish a graduated penalty structure
• Bid for Dutcher Baseball Fields Lighting Installation (East Fields) not to exceed $662,000.00
• Bid for Sanitation Division front end containers from Kustom Koncepts not to exceed $95,564.00

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances for land annexation and zoning map amendments. The body is also discussing employment terms for police officers and a new municipal code section regarding vehicle mufflers and noise.

• Annexation of land northeast of Frontier Mall Dr. and Rue Terre Avenue
• Zoning change for land south of I-80 and west of Roundtop Road to Business Park
• Employment terms for Cheyenne Police Department sworn officers for FY 2025-2026
• Contract with TDSi- The Design Studio, inc. for High Plains Arboretum Greenhouse not to exceed $154,243.00
• Bid for Ice Slicer Building demolition and new steel structure not to exceed $627,700.00

The City Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Cheyenne LEADS to establish a Large Projects Gap Finance Program using 6th Penny Sales and Use Tax Funds. The council also approved several zoning changes, land annexations, and police employment terms. Multiple procurement bids for vehicles and infrastructure were approved via the consent agenda.

• Adopted resolution to establish Large Projects Gap Finance Program with Cheyenne LEADS (#6483)
• Approved annexation of land south of Dell Range Blvd, east of Dry Creek, west of Whitney Rd, and north of Charles St (7-2)
• Approved zoning classifications (AR, MR, HR, CB, MUR) for annexed land south of Dell Range Blvd (#4636)
• Approved zoning change from Light Industrial to Business Park south of I-80 and west of Roundtop Road (#4637)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 employment terms for sworn Cheyenne Police Department officers (#4638)
• Approved zoning change from Heavy Industrial and Agricultural to Business Park east of South Greeley Highway and north of Chalk Bluff Road (#4639)
• Approved $627,700 contract with Construction Specialists, Inc. for Ice Slicer Building demolition and steel structure (#8234)
• Approved $144,614 bid from Ken Garff Cheyenne for two mid-size trucks for Fire Rescue

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to update municipal laws regarding firearms to align with state and federal regulations. The body is also considering several zoning map amendments and the annexation of land in eastern Cheyenne. Additionally, the council will review police employment terms for FY 2025-2026.

• Public hearing for restaurant liquor license transfer for Pothos Business LLC at 2115 Warren Ave.
• Professional Services Agreement with GLM Design Group, LLC for Clear Creek Stormwater project not to exceed $403,742.16.
• Purchase from Critical Facilities Technology / Schneider Electric for Public Safety Center power service not to exceed $92,526.00.
• Zoning change from Light Industrial to Business Park for land south of I-80 and west of Roundtop Road.
• Zoning change from Heavy Industrial and Agricultural to Business Park for property east of South Greeley Highway and north of Chalk Bluff Road.

City Council Meeting

The City Council is discussing the annexation of land in eastern Cheyenne and updating the official zoning map. The body is also reviewing municipal code amendments regarding firearm regulations and the prohibition of feeding seagulls, geese, and ducks.

• Public hearing on city-initiated annexation of 38 parcels totaling roughly 49.86 acres
• Bid for 2025 Surface Seal Project with Asphalt Preservation, LLC not to exceed $2,308,936.65
• Bid for 2025 Crack Seal Project with Z and Z Sealcoating not to exceed $421,948.90
• Bid for Cheyenne Aquatic Center Pool Boiler Replacement not to exceed $138,100.00
• Resolution to list the Cheyenne Auxiliary Pumping Station at 1504 Dillon Avenue for sale

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple ordinances, including third readings for annexing and zoning land north of Dell Range Boulevard, amending park impact fees, and signage rules. A first reading of a firearms ordinance amendment to conform with state law will be introduced. The council will also approve several contracts, bids, and appointments, including a $1.1 million engineering contract for the 18th Street Reconstruction Project and the appointment of a new fire chief.

• Ordinances for annexation and zoning of land north of Dell Range Boulevard, east/west of Ridge Road, south of Storey Boulevard (items 9-10)
• First reading of ordinance to amend firearms regulations to conform with state statute (item 15)
• Professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for 18th Street Reconstruction, $1,100,562 (item 20c)
• HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance contract with Climate Control LLC, $1,446,167 (item 21g)
• Appointment of Andrew Dykshorn as Cheyenne Fire Rescue Chief (item 23a)

City Council

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budgets for the city and Board of Public Utilities, then vote on final readings of ordinances adopting the budget and establishing revised water and sewer rates. Second readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for land near Dell Range Boulevard and Ridge Road are also scheduled, along with first readings for additional annexations and a city code amendment on feeding geese, ducks, and seagulls.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of FY2026 appropriation ordinance (city budget)
• 3rd reading of ordinance establishing revised water and sewer rates, tap and system development fees
• 2nd reading of annexation for tracts north of Dell Range Boulevard, east and west of Ridge Road
• 2nd reading of park impact fee amendments in the Unified Development Code
• Professional services agreement for South Lions Park Dunbar Field design ($86,912)

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings on annexing 95 parcels in northeast Cheyenne and on a liquor license for Cheyenne Hokkaido Ramen. The council will also take second readings of the FY2025-2026 budget ordinance and revised water/sewer rates, and first readings on home occupation code amendments, park impact fees, sign regulations, and zoning for annexed land. Several consent agenda items include contracts, resolutions, and fee schedule approvals.

• Public hearing and subsequent first reading to annex 95 parcels (44.56 acres) north of Dell Range Boulevard
• Second reading of ordinance establishing FY2025-2026 budget and tax levy
• Second reading of ordinance approving revised water/sewer rates and fees
• Contract with GLM Design Group for Dry Creek Union Pacific Railroad Project feasibility study ($246,972.80)
• Bid award to Simon Contractors for 2025 Dell Range Overlay project ($3,237,502.80)

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold public hearings on a restaurant liquor license and then vote on ordinances including final readings on solid waste fee updates and graffiti abatement repeal, and first readings on the FY 2025-2026 budget and revised water/sewer rates. Consent agenda items include resolutions on annexations, blight declarations, adoption of the Belvoir Ranch Master Plan, and a memorandum of understanding with Cheyenne Frontier Days for public safety services. Several contracts and purchases are proposed, such as vehicle barrier systems and road overlay projects.

• First reading of ordinance appropriating funds for FY 2025-2026 municipal government (sponsored by Dr. Rinne)
• First reading of ordinance establishing revised water and sewer rates as recommended by the Board of Public Utilities
• Resolution adopting the Belvoir Ranch Master Plan
• Purchase of nine modular vehicle barrier systems from Advanced Security Technologies LLC for up to $1,529,264
• Bid acceptance for 2025 City Overlay #1 Project to JTL Group Inc. d/b/a Knife River for up to $1,349,869

The city council approved a revised solid waste fee schedule on third reading (Ordinance #4621) by a 7-2 vote, with Aldrich and Moody opposed. They also repealed the downtown graffiti abatement pilot program, adopted a blight declaration for redevelopment areas, certified the Belvoir Ranch Master Plan, and approved two annexation resolutions. A resolution granting a 201 Agreement exception was postponed to May 27, and several items were referred to committees.

• Approved new solid waste fee schedule (Ordinance #4621) 7-2
• Repealed Downtown Graffiti Abatement Pilot Program (Ordinance #4622) unanimously
• Approved UDC amendment on home occupations on second reading 7-2 (substitute amendment failed)
• Adopted blight declaration for redevelopment areas (Resolution #6463) 7-2
• Certified Belvoir Ranch Master Plan (Resolution #6465) unanimously
• Certified compliance for annexation of northeast Cheyenne tracts 8-1
• Certified compliance for annexation of east Cheyenne tracts (referred to committee)
• Postponed 201 Agreement exception for property south of High Plains Road to May 27

City Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing for a winery liquor license at 1610 Capitol Ave. and vote on third readings of ordinances to update critical traffic control areas and authorize dockless vehicle companies. Second readings include updates to solid waste fees and repeal of the downtown graffiti abatement pilot. Land-use decisions include adopting the Belvoir Ranch Master Plan, annexing northeast Cheyenne tracts, and approving subdivision plats. Major purchases include three trucks from Floyd's Truck Center for over $956,000 total.

• Public hearing for winery liquor license (Wagonhound Wine Company, 1610 Capitol Ave.)
• Ordinance 3rd reading: authorize dockless vehicle companies (electric scooters, bicycles) via procurement process
• Ordinance 2nd reading: update solid waste fee schedule
• Resolution: adopt Belvoir Ranch Master Plan
• Bid awards: three trucks from Floyd's Truck Center (oil distributor $307k, water truck $416k, rolloff $232k)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to rezone land southwest of Wild Bluff and Ogden Road from MR Medium-Density Residential to NR-2 Neighborhood Residential - Medium Density. First readings include an update to the Solid Waste Fee Schedule and repeal of the Downtown Graffiti Abatement Pilot Program. The council will also accept bids for the Dutcher Baseball Fields lighting project at $729,000 and a cooperative agreement for thermoplastic pavement markings ($234,845).

• Third reading of ordinance to rezone land southwest of Wild Bluff and Ogden Road from MR to NR-2
• First reading of ordinance updating the Solid Waste Fee Schedule
• Public hearing for bar & grill liquor license for Cheba Hut at 3838 Atkin St.
• Bid acceptance for Dutcher Baseball Fields lighting installation ($729,000)
• Resolution granting exception to '201 Agreement' for property south of High Plains Road and west of South Greeley Highway

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will consider approving contracts for fire station generators and landfill monitoring, as well as amending local zoning and liquor licensing rules. The meeting includes a public hearing announcement for a bar and grill license.

• Approve contract for Cheyenne Fire Rescue generator installation at stations #2 and #6 (up to $149,467)
• Approve contract for Landfill Compliance Monitoring Services (up to $281,007)
• Approve contract extension for community and crisis counseling services ($361,386.90)
• Amend zoning for land southwest of Wild Bluff and Ogden Road from MR to NR-2
• Approve liquor license transfers and applications for local businesses

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will consider repealing the Paid On-Street Parking Districts program and banning 'Work Camps' within city limits. The meeting also includes public hearings for liquor license transfers and renewals, along with the approval of a $300,000 snow control contract.

• Repeal of Paid On-Street Parking Districts program
• Ban on establishing 'Work Camps' within the city
• Public hearings for liquor license transfers and renewals
• Approve $300,000 snow control contract
• Approve $112,904 for Kiwanis Park Trail project

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct collective labor bargaining with the Cheyenne Professional Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 279.

• Collective labor bargaining with Cheyenne Professional Fire Fighters, Local No. 279

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold third readings on updates to building and fire codes, and second readings on repealing paid on-street parking districts and banning work camps. They will also approve a $167,539 contract for design work at the Historic Cheyenne Depot and a $250,000 recycling contract modification, among other items.

• Third reading: update to building codes (Chapters 15.08-15.26)
• Third reading: update to International Fire Code edition
• Second reading: repeal paid on-street parking districts
• Second reading: prohibit work camps in city
• Approval of $167,539 for Depot architecture and engineering services

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold a public hearing on the Downtown Development Area Plan and consider first readings of ordinances to repeal the paid on-street parking district program and prohibit work camps. Second readings will update building and fire codes and regulate above-ground tanks. Several consent agenda items include a lease agreement with the Girl Scouts for 45.93 acres near the former Roundtop Water Treatment Facility and a $212,700 bid for synthetic turf replacement at Pioneer Park baseball field.

• Public hearing on Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development
• First reading: ordinance to repeal paid on-street parking district program
• First reading: ordinance to prohibit establishment of work camps within the city
• Second readings: updates to Building Code, International Fire Code, and above-ground tank regulations
• Bid accepted for Pioneer Park baseball field synthetic turf replacement, amount not to exceed $212,700

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will consider a budget re-appropriation, approve a contract with United Way, and accept bids for new refuse trucks and park projects. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Board of Adjustment member.

• Re-appropriating Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• United Way of Laramie County agreement ($100,000)
• Kiwanis Community House floor replacement bid ($85,950)
• Sanitation Division truck bids ($2,038,492)
• Pioneer Park baseball field turf replacement bid

City Council Meeting

The Cheyenne City Council will hold third readings on several annexations and zoning changes, including land north of Cheyenne Street and west of Ridge Road. A proposed ordinance would make failure to maintain required liability insurance a jailable offense under city code. The council will also consider consent items such as a transit grant, a grazing lease for the Belvoir Ranch, and several bids for equipment and services.

• Ordinance making failure to maintain liability coverage a jailable offense (3rd reading)
• Annexation and MR Medium-Density Residential zoning for land north of Cheyenne Street and west of Ridge Road (3rd reading)
• Belvoir Ranch Grazing Lease with Wyoming Cattle Company at $210,000 annually for 3 years
• Wyoming Rural Public Transportation grant agreement with WYDOT for $300,000
• Bid for Happy Jack Landfill Litter Fence Maintenance and Repair at $381,800

Sine Die

This is the final meeting of the current city council term, with no legislative business. The council will adopt ceremonial resolutions recognizing council members Bryan Cook and Richard Johnson, and will express appreciation to 2024 Council President Ken Esquibel, before adjourning.

• Ceremonial resolution honoring Councilman Bryan Cook
• Ceremonial resolution honoring Councilman Richard Johnson
• Expression of appreciation to Ken Esquibel for serving as 2024 Council President

First Regular Meeting

This is the first regular meeting of 2025, focused on organizational business. The council will administer oaths to newly elected Mayor Patrick Collins and city council members, approve appointments for key city officials, and elect a council president and vice president for the year. No legislative items or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Administration of oath to Mayor Patrick Collins by Justice Kate Fox
• Administration of oath to newly elected council members: Pete Laybourn, Jeff White (Ward I); Dr. Kathy Emmons, Tom Segrave (Ward II); Dr. Michelle Aldrich, Mark A. Moody (Ward III)
• Approval of appointments for 12 city officials including Planning Director Charles W. Bloom, Police Chief Mark Francisco, Fire Chief John B. Kopper
• Election of City Council President for 2025
• Election of City Council Vice President for 2025