Rock Springs public meetings in 2020
16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions affecting the Housing Authority, including revised admissions policies, flat rent schedules, and the Section 8 voucher plan. The council will also consider multiple grant agreements, job description updates, and a first reading of an ordinance allowing cemetery lot sell-backs at 75% of current price.
- Public hearings on Housing Authority ACOP, flat rents, and Section 8 plan (Resolutions 2020-193 to 195)
- Grant from Wyoming Office of Homeland Security: $18,519.90 for security doors and $38,197 for radios
- Grant from Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program: $156,250 for First Security Bank Building
- Change orders with Shepard Construction: $1,268 for Fire Department restroom renovation
- Ordinance 2020-10: cemetery lot sell-backs at 75% of current price (1st reading)
Special City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will vote on six resolutions, mostly to accept CARES Act grant funds from the State of Wyoming and to approve related agreements. The total funding from three grants is $7,855,919, intended for COVID-19 response. Other items include software licenses and a media campaign agreement.
- Resolution 2020-187: Accept $7,411,972 CARES Act grant (CRF-324)
- Resolution 2020-188: Accept $260,004 CARES Act grant (CRF-325)
- Resolution 2020-189: Accept $183,943 CARES Act grant (CRF-326)
- Resolution 2020-190: Approve Airlink software license with Sierra Wireless
- Resolution 2020-192: Approve Peak Software Systems for Parks & Recreation software
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider six resolutions, including a revised application for $7,411,971.59 in COVID-19 relief funding for payroll expenses. Other items include contracts for insurance, Verizon services, actuarial reports, a cemetery tractor, and a homeland security grant.
- Resolution 2020-185: Submit revised COVID-19 relief grant application for $7,411,971.59
- Resolution 2020-184: Contract with Stotz Equipment for cemetery tractor, $55,600
- Resolution 2020-186: Accept $119,237.28 homeland security grant for fire department
- Resolution 2020-182: Purchasing agreement with Verizon Wireless for city services
- Resolution 2020-181: Renewal proposal for Rock Springs Housing Authority insurance
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a major application for $9.9 million in COVID-19 relief funds for payroll expenses, plus smaller CARES Act grants. They will also consider approving the FY 2020 audit, health insurance plan changes, software purchases, and a hazardous duty pay policy for police officers.
- Resolution 2020-179: Apply for $9,917,668.76 COVID relief for payroll
- Resolution 2020-180: Apply for $183,942.61 COVID relief for payroll/other
- Resolution 2020-178: Apply for $260,004 for COVID equipment/storage
- IT software purchases: Harris Innoprise Cloud ($44,400) and Tyler ExecuTime ($6,090)
- Resolution 2020-173: Hazardous duty pay policy for police officers
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider resolutions on airport terminal modernization funding, a tobacco age restriction ordinance, and several other items including budget revisions and grant agreements. The meeting includes presentations on the airport project, recycling center, and proclamations for Small Business Saturday and National Apprenticeship Week.
- Resolution 2020-162: Support for Wyoming Business Council grant application for airport terminal modernization, with city match of $425,000
- Ordinance 2020-09 (3rd reading): Raise tobacco possession/sale age from 18 to 21
- Resolution 2020-166: $31,680 agreement with GovQA for public records software, contingent on CARES Act funding
- Resolution 2020-160: Additional $1,598 for Housing Authority Capital Fund grant
- Request for six malt beverage permits for Encore Cinemas at Star Stadium Movie Theater
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a new limited retail (club) liquor license for Sidekicks Book and Wine Club at 507 Broadway. The agenda also includes several resolutions for contracts and agreements, a first reading of a tobacco age ordinance, and various event permit requests.
- Public hearing and request for a new Limited Retail (Club) Liquor License for Sidekicks Book and Wine Club, 507 Broadway
- Resolution 2020-146: $303,640 contract with William H. Smith and Associates for Bitter Creek Restoration Project
- Resolution 2020-148: $40,000 vehicle purchase from Spradley Barr Motors for Water division
- Resolution 2020-153: $14,160 maintenance agreement with Day Wireless Systems for police radios
- Ordinance 2020-09 (1st reading): raising tobacco age restrictions from 18 to 21
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council is set to approve a $339,000 contract with DeBernardi Construction for the 2021 Concrete Replacement Phase I project. The body will also finalize an ordinance allowing outdoor dining decks in designated areas and approve several Coronavirus Relief Grant applications for public safety and health equipment. Additionally, the council will accept a lease listing contract for the First Security Bank Building at 502 South Main Street.
- Resolution 2020-128: Approve $339,000 contract with DeBernardi Construction for 2021 Concrete Replacement Phase I
- Ordinance 2020-08: 3rd Reading to create Article 6-120 for outdoor dining decks
- Resolution 2020-132: Approve Exclusive Right to Lease Listing Contract with Uinta Realty for 502 South Main Street
- Resolution 2020-130: Authorize $162,544 Coronavirus Relief Grant application for Fire Department radio upgrades
- Resolution 2020-134: Approve Storm Sewer Easement from FHP2, LLC near Arthur Avenue and Foothill Boulevard
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting, including bid openings, reports, and several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution to approve the final plat for the College Estates Subdivision, a new 27-lot residential development, and third readings of ordinances on liquor licenses and vacancy procedures. The council will also consider contracts for tobacco and alcohol inspections and a concession stand rental agreement.
- Resolution 2020-120: Final plat for College Estates Subdivision, 27 lots on 9.072 acres
- Resolution 2020-122: Tobacco Inspection Contract with Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police (Jan 1, 2021–Jun 10, 2021)
- Resolution 2020-123: Alcohol Inspection Contract with Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police (Jul 1, 2020–May 28, 2021)
- Resolution 2020-124: Concession Stand Rental Agreement with Young American Football League for Kiwanis Park Complex
- Ordinance 2020-05 (3rd reading): Amending liquor license rules for 24-hour permits and microbrewery locations
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed city budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and a proposed increase to sewer use fees. The agenda also includes appointments for the Ward III council vacancy and several requests for liquor license and serving area extensions.
- Public hearing for Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (Resolution # 2020-94)
- Public hearing for a Proposed Sewer Use Fee Increase (Resolution # 2020-95)
- Resolution to approve an Employee Assistance Program Agreement in the amount of $6,330
- Resolution to accept a Grant Program Award from Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for $12,715.39
- Request for open containers during Main Street Market on South Main block from July 9 to September 10, 2020
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council is scheduled to approve a new water connection fee schedule and a construction agreement for the First Security Bank building renovation. The meeting also includes a declaration of a vacancy for the Ward III council seat and approval of a liquor catering permit. Additionally, the council will review department reports on the COVID-19 shutdown and approve a route for the Western Wyoming Community College graduation procession.
- Resolution 2020-87 approving a City of Rock Springs Water Connection Fee Schedule
- Resolution 2020-91 approving a Standard Form of Agreement for the First Security Bank Building Renovation and Repurposing
- Resolution 2020-90 declaring a vacancy in the office of City Councilmember for Ward III
- Approval of a Liquor Catering Permit for the American Legion Poker Run on June 6, 2020
- Approval of a 2020 Graduates Procession Route for Western Wyoming Community College on June 27, 2020
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $1,094,717 FAA CARES Act grant for the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, and approve the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2021. The agenda also includes appointments, a fee change for Foot Golf, and a museum grant application request.
- Resolution 2020-74: Accept $1,094,717 FAA CARES Act grant for airport
- Resolution 2020-75: Approve $30,657.40 vehicle purchase from Fremont Chevrolet Buick GMC
- Resolution 2020-76: Contract with Naviant, Inc. for police document archiving
- Resolution 2020-77: Increase historic preservation grant to $34,900 for First Security Bank Building
- Ordinance 2020-04 (3rd reading): Amend subdivision procedures
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council is set to approve multiple construction contracts, including a $927,285 overlay project and a $318,500 concrete replacement project. The body will also ratify a 2020-2022 collective labor agreement with Firefighters Local 1499 and approve budget revisions related to COVID-19 funding. Additionally, the council will conduct a second reading on an ordinance amending subdivision procedures.
- Contract with Kilgore Companies, LLC for the 2020 Overlay project in the amount of $927,285
- Contract with DeBernardi Construction Company, Inc. for the 2020 Concrete Replacement Phase II project in the amount of $318,500
- 2020-2022 Collective Labor Agreement with Firefighters Local 1499, I.A.F.F.
- Ordinance 2020-04 (2nd Reading) amending Articles 16-3, 16-5, 16-6 & 16-7 regarding subdivision procedures
- Contract with Shepard Construction & Solutions, LLC for Fire Department Headquarters Renovation in the amount of $229,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2020, with a heavy agenda of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include ratifying a letter suspending Specific Purpose Tax efforts due to COVID-19, amending the city's COVID-19 sick leave policy, and approving a countywide COVID-19 Response Team MOU. The council will also consider multiple contracts, leases, easements, and land deeds, plus two public hearings on housing authority plans and subdivision ordinance amendments.
- Public hearing on Rock Springs Housing Authority Annual and Five Year Plans (Resolution 2020-41)
- Public hearing on amendments to subdivision ordinances (Articles 16-3, 16-5, 16-6, 16-7)
- Resolution 2020-49: Weed mitigation contract with Weed Management Solutions for $89,996.50
- Resolution 2020-44: $10,000 tree planting cost-share with Wyoming State Forestry Division
- Resolution 2020-60: MOU for countywide COVID-19 Response Team with Green River and Sweetwater County
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider resolutions approving a $2,917,701 grant for Phase I of the First Security Bank Building renovation and a $245,067 architect agreement, along with other routine items. They will also receive a COVID-19 update from the Sweetwater County Public Health Department and consider several liquor permits and a bid for roof replacement.
- Resolution 2020-29: $2,917,701 Business Ready Community Grant for First Security Bank Building renovation
- Resolution 2020-30: $245,067 architect agreement with Myers Anderson Architects for the same project
- Bid opening for Century Square Roof Replacement
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information presentation
- Liquor catering permits for Jenkins Pool Tournament and Miller Graduation Party
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing liquor licenses for 2020-2021, and consider several new business items including COBRA rates, project bids, grant applications, and a liquor catering permit. The council will also vote on multiple resolutions covering financial institutions, intergovernmental agreements, and contracts for services and equipment.
- Public hearing and approval of liquor license renewals (April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021)
- Resolution 2020-22: Increase WYDOT cooperative agreement by $9,094,300
- Resolution 2020-23: JFC Engineering contract for $28,489 (Killpecker Creek modeling)
- Resolution 2020-24: Audiomatrix audio/video upgrade for $65,531.03
- Resolution 2020-25: Fireworks contract with Fireworks West for $20,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several items, including a request to participate in the ExxonMobil LaBarge Carbon Capture Project proceedings to seek impact assistance funding, and a related memorandum of understanding for distributing those funds. The council will also vote on resolutions for insurance plans, a property sale, and an aircraft loan, as well as final readings of two zoning map amendments. Several reports and appointments are on the agenda.
- Request to join ExxonMobil LaBarge Carbon Capture Project proceedings for impact assistance funding
- Resolution 2020-13: intent to sell ~12,866 sq ft parcel in Johnson PUD Subdivision, min bid $25,000
- Resolution 2020-14: loan of F-101B aircraft for display at Veteran's Park
- Ordinance 2020-01 (3rd reading): rezone 10.832 acres near College Drive/Stagecoach Blvd from B-2 to R-1
- Ordinance 2020-02 (3rd reading): rezone 200 Willow Street from R-1 to R-2