Rock Springs public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several resolutions regarding health insurance and a $694,830 grant for the Foothill Boulevard Pedestrian Enhancement Project. The meeting also includes requests to fill two vacant staff positions and to bid on fuel and uniform contracts.
- $694,830 grant for Foothill Boulevard Pedestrian Enhancement Project
- $40,000 agreement with Willis Towers Watson Insurance Services West, Inc.
- Resolutions for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming administrative and benefit agreements
- Request to fill Equipment Mechanic and Ice Arena Supervisor positions
- Request to bid 2024 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel and 2024 Uniform contracts
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several items, including a $144,056 consulting contract for a parks and recreation needs assessment, a resolution on compensatory time off for a mine workers union, and a third reading of an ordinance changing how council vacancies are filled. The council will also vote on filling two vacant city positions, bidding a parks irrigation project, and approving beer permits for hockey games.
- Resolution 2023-163: $144,056 contract with BerryDunn for parks and recreation strategic plan
- Resolution 2023-164: Memorandum of Understanding with UMWA Local 4893 on compensatory time off
- Ordinance 2023-09 (3rd reading): change council vacancy filling to open ballot or voice vote
- Request to fill vacant Animal Control Administrative Assistant and Recreation Supervisor positions
- 10 malt beverage permits for Rock Springs Grizzlies hockey games at the Ice Arena
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $960,616 ice chiller replacement at the Family Recreation Center, a new city website for $18,900, and employee Christmas bonuses. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance to change how council vacancies are filled, moving to an open ballot process. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and proclamations.
- Resolution 2023-159: $960,616 contract with Trane U.S., Inc. for ice chiller replacement at Family Recreation Center
- Resolution 2023-158: $18,900 web services agreement with Revize Software Systems for new city website
- Resolution 2023-157: $5,000 underage drinking enforcement contract with Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
- Resolution 2023-160: Lease agreement with Food Bank of Sweetwater County for 90 Center Street
- Ordinance 2023-09 (2nd reading): Amending vacancy-filling process to open ballot
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a restaurant liquor license for Elite Events, flat rent amounts for public housing units, and the sale of a city truck. The council will also consider the FYE 2023 audit report, fill two vacant positions, and approve numerous resolutions for grants, contracts, and agreements. A first reading of an ordinance to change how council vacancies are filled is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and request for restaurant liquor license for Rex Event Services, LLC, dba Elite Events, at 545 North Front Street
- Resolution 2023-142: Approve revision to Rock Springs Housing Authority's Flat Rent Schedule for HUD-assisted public housing units
- Resolution 2023-143: Approve sale of 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 to Clearview Improvement and Service District
- Resolution 2023-151: Contract with Y2 Consultants for Gateway Enhancement Plan Project, $62,374
- Multiple FEMA grant agreements for radios and training: $22,172, $47,537, $152,337, $13,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will review several resolutions, including a $1.29 million engineering agreement and a $425,610 lighting upgrade. The meeting also includes discussions on health insurance recommendations and requests from the Fire Department to apply for grants.
- Resolution 2023-139: $1,296,000 engineering and construction agreement with Forsgren Associates, Inc.
- Resolution 2023-140: $425,610.90 contract with JM Electrical Services, Inc. for Wataha Ballfield lighting
- Resolution 2023-135: Outdoor dining lease agreement for Square State Brewing, P.C. at 422 South Main Street
- Resolution 2023-141: $6,563.73 BJA Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant award
- Health Insurance Committee recommendation regarding 2024 premiums and HSA contributions
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 Final Budget, declare a vacancy in the Ward 2 council seat, and consider several contracts and grants, including a $74,709 playground equipment contract and a $150,260 irrigation design proposal. The agenda also includes consent items, proclamations, and third readings of two ordinances.
- FY2024 Final Budget approval request
- Resolution declaring Ward 2 council vacancy
- $74,709 contract with Garrett Parks and Play for Palisades Park playground equipment
- $150,260 irrigation design proposal from Baer Design Group for Wataha Recreation Area/White Mountain Golf Course
- $70,860.25 lighting upgrade contract with JM Electrical for Blairtown and Prairie Parks
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several resolutions approving contracts and agreements, including a $483,200 concrete replacement project, a $73,948.25 crack seal project, and vehicle purchases. They will also hold second readings of two ordinances, one on councilman duties and one on a cable franchise agreement. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and financial reports, plus presentations on substance abuse prevention and marijuana decriminalization.
- Resolution 2023-126: $483,200 contract with DeBernardi Construction for 2023 Concrete Replacement Phase II
- Resolution 2023-123: $73,948.25 contract with R&D Sweeping for 2023 Crack Seal Phase II
- Resolution 2023-124: $155,712.78 for three vehicles from Fremont Motor Company for Parks and Recreation
- Resolution 2023-125: $8,000/month grant relations service agreement with Merchant McIntyre Associates
- Ordinance 2023-08 (2nd reading): Replacing private television franchise with Allwest Communications
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold discussions on marijuana decriminalization and the BLM Draft Resource Management Plan, open bids for construction and vehicle purchases, and conduct public hearings on a liquor license transfer and a Justice Assistance Grant. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions and ordinances, including contracts for equipment and inspections, and property transfers.
- Public hearing on retail liquor license transfer for 307 Horse Racing at 1030 Dewar Drive
- Resolution 2023-117: Interlocal agreement with Sweetwater County for $13,100 Justice Assistance Grant
- Resolution 2023-114: $555,200 contract with Stotz Equipment for Parks & Recreation equipment
- Request to purchase used street sweeper for $296,817
- Ordinance 2023-08: Replacing private television franchise with Allwest Communications, Inc.
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold two public hearings: one on proposed changes to the Section 8 Voucher Program policies and another on an ordinance amendment to update minimum lot sizes for PUD overlay zones. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a $30,000 MOU with the Chamber of Commerce and a $5,000 service agreement with the Boys & Girls Club, plus requests for liquor permits and equipment bids.
- Public hearing on Section 8 Voucher Program policy changes (Resolution #2023-94)
- Public hearing on ordinance to amend Article 13-8 for PUD overlay minimum lot size (Ordinance #2023-06)
- Resolution accepting $30,000 MOU with Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Resolution accepting $5,000 service agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County
- Request for 16 liquor catering permits for Sweetwater Downs horse racing events
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider consent items, commendations, and several new business requests, including permission to procure design services for three detention/odor control projects and to fill multiple vacant positions. The council will also vote on resolutions approving contracts for a compensation study, recycling center, transit authority, audit, and health board, plus a third reading of a franchise ordinance for Visionary Communications.
- Resolution 2023-87: Graves Consulting compensation study, $29,400
- Resolution 2023-90: Ray Lovato Recycling Center service agreement, $30,000
- Resolution 2023-92: McGee, Hearne & Paiz audit proposal, $62,500
- Ordinance 2023-05 (3rd reading): Visionary Communications franchise agreement
- Requests to fill 8 vacant positions across city departments
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2023-2024 budget, a sewer use fee increase, and a subdivision plat, then vote on related resolutions and other items. The agenda also includes consent items, liquor permit requests, and several resolutions accepting grants and agreements.
- Public hearing and resolution on FY2023-2024 budget (Resolution 2023-73)
- Public hearing and resolution setting sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2023 (Resolution 2023-74)
- Public hearing and resolution approving Maverik Addition Subdivision plat near Foothill and Gookin-White Mountain Road (Resolution 2023-82)
- Resolution accepting $18,105 DHS grant for Fire Department equipment (2023-79) and $30,000 Wyoming Homeland Security grant for security doors/windows (2023-80)
- Resolution approving Lexipol CordicoShield wellness app for $7,164.28 (2023-85)
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for the Mustang Ridge Properties Subdivision, along with several resolutions, ordinances, and requests. Key items include a $2.25 million ARPA grant for the Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling/Odor Control Project, a $25,000 grant for the Chinese Massacre Memorial, and a $7,899.64 grant for the Broadway Theater Lighting Update. The council will also vote on a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment and a first reading of a franchise agreement with Visionary Communications, LLC.
- Public hearing and resolution for Mustang Ridge Properties Subdivision preliminary plat near Stagecoach and Foothill Boulevards
- Resolution accepting $2,250,000 ARPA grant for Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling/Odor Control Project
- Resolution accepting $25,000 Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund grant for Chinese Massacre Memorial
- Resolution accepting $7,899.64 grant for Broadway Theater Lighting Update Project
- Ordinance 2023-04 (2nd reading) amending zone district regulations for signs, mini-warehouses, and accessory buildings
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold two public hearings: one on a restaurant liquor license for Hot Pot at 1571 Dewar Drive #103, and another on Ordinance #2023-04, which revises Chapter 13 zone district regulations, including sign, mini-warehouse, and accessory building rules. The council will also consider several grant applications, surplus property disposal, and multiple event-related alcohol permits.
- Public hearing and request for restaurant liquor license for Hot Pot, 1571 Dewar Drive #103
- 1st reading of Ordinance #2023-04 amending zone district regulations (signs, mini-warehouses, accessory buildings)
- Request to apply for USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Grant for tree planting and maintenance
- Request to apply for Bulletproof Vest Grant from Police Department
- Resolution 2023-62: Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for WatchGuard camera maintenance
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider the preliminary budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and a revised procurement policy. It will also vote on several contracts, including a $1.25 million overlay project, a $547,295 fire apparatus purchase, and a $113,005 weed mitigation project. The agenda includes a third reading of an ordinance to allow alcohol consumption on city streets during summer months, plus liquor license transfer and various proclamations.
- Preliminary Budget for FY ending June 30, 2024
- Contract with Kilgore Companies for 2023 Overlay Project: $1,250,644.81
- Contract with Cascade Fire Equipment for Fire Apparatus: $547,295
- Contract with Weed Management Solutions: $113,005.11
- Ordinance 2023-03 (3rd reading): allow alcohol on city streets in summer
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several resolutions, ordinances, and permit requests at its April 18, 2023 meeting. Key items include accepting a $907,798 FAA grant for the airport master plan, approving a $374,500 concrete replacement contract, and third readings of ordinances adjusting police/fire residency requirements and allowing summer alcohol consumption on city streets. The council will also open bids for crack seal, overlay, and weed mitigation projects.
- Resolution 2023-49: Accept $907,798 FAA grant for Airport Master Plan at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
- Resolution 2023-50: Contract with DeBernardi Construction for 2023 Concrete Replacement Phase I, $374,500
- Ordinance 2023-03 (2nd reading): Allow alcohol consumption on city streets, sidewalks, alleys, and parking lots during summer
- Ordinances 2023-01/02 (3rd reading): Adjust residency requirements for Police and Fire personnel
- Resolution 2023-48: Ray Lovato Recycling Center Service Agreement, $20,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Housing Authority's FY 2024 Annual Plan, and consider several resolutions including a $62,374 contract for a Gateway Enhancement Plan and a $32,216 grant for Garnet Park Splashpad improvements. The council will also vote on second readings of ordinances adjusting police and fire residency requirements, and a first reading to allow alcohol consumption on city streets during summer months. Multiple departments are requesting permission to apply for grants, and two road closures are proposed for community events.
- Public hearing on Rock Springs Housing Authority Annual Plan (Resolution 2023-39)
- Resolution 2023-41: $62,374 contract with Y2 Consultants for Gateway Enhancement Plan
- Resolution 2023-44: $32,216 grant for Garnet Park Splashpad improvements
- Ordinances 2023-01/02 (2nd reading): adjust police/fire residency requirements
- Ordinance 2023-03 (1st reading): allow alcohol on city streets in summer
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the Aspen Mountain Medical Center Subdivision plat and consider first readings of ordinances adjusting residency requirements for police and fire personnel. The council will also vote on a $428,228 contract for five police vehicles and four pickup trucks, plus several other resolutions and road closures.
- Public hearing on Preliminary/Final Plat for Aspen Mountain Medical Center Subdivision near College Drive and Stagecoach Boulevard
- Resolution 2023-38: $428,228 contract with Ken Garff-Cheyenne for five police vehicles and four pickup trucks
- Ordinances 2023-01 and 2023-02 (1st reading): amend residency requirements for Police and Fire personnel
- Request to support Wyoming Downs' new location at 63 Center Street
- Road closures: South Main Street (Airstream Rally, June 24), Magnolia Drive (block party, Aug. 27)
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several items, including a Fire Department request to apply for a $2.8 million federal SAFER grant for staffing, a housing authority capital fund amendment, and a concession stand rental agreement. The council will also review routine reports, minutes, and bills.
- Fire Department request to apply for 2022 SAFER Grant of $2,812,213.26 over three years
- Resolution 2023-31: Accept $380,853 Capital Fund Program Amendment for Rock Springs Housing Authority
- Resolution 2023-32: Concession Stand Rental Agreement with Jerry's Concessions for Paul J. Wataha Ballfield Complex, $960 rent
- Fire Department request to purchase three-year maintenance plan from Stryker for LifePak-15 Defibrillators and LUCAS CPR Devices
- Municipal Court request to fill vacant Program Coordinator/Court Clerk position
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council is meeting to decide on a new bar and grill liquor license, approve several resolutions including a $1.635 million RAISE grant application and a $3.069 million airport grant, and hold public hearings on housing policy and the liquor license. They will also consider rezoning 78.25 acres near Stagecoach Boulevard and various department requests.
- New Bar & Grill Liquor License for Boars Tusk Steakhouse, 404 N Street
- RAISE Grant application for Gateway Revitalization Project, $1,635,000
- SLIB/ARPA Grant for airport terminal modernization, $3,069,263
- Rezoning 78.25 acres near Stagecoach Boulevard to Low Density Residential
- Fire Department portable radios purchase, $57,329.77
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold its first meeting of 2023, covering routine appointments, proclamations, and reports. Key actions include a third reading of an ordinance to rezone 78.25 acres near Stagecoach Boulevard from Light Industrial to residential uses, and a resolution to approve a $15,000 contract for priority-based budgeting software. The council will also consider requests to fill vacant fire department positions and approve temporary malt beverage permits for hockey games.
- Ordinance 2022-16 (2nd reading): Rezone 78.25 acres near Stagecoach Blvd from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential, and Medium Density Residential/Conditional District
- Resolution 2023-03: Approve $15,000 contract with ResourceX for priority-based budgeting software
- Request to fill vacant Fire Captain and Firefighter positions
- Four malt beverage permits for Rock Springs Prospectors hockey games on Jan 7, 13, 14, 28 at Family Recreation Center Ice Arena
- Resolution 2022-171 (tabled): Amend Official Land Use Map for same 78.25-acre parcel to Low Density Residential