Rock Springs public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The council will vote on resolutions including a $12.9 million contract for a solar sludge drying system at the wastewater treatment plant, fee changes for animal control, and a lease agreement with the Food Bank of Sweetwater County. The meeting also recognizes a senator-elect and a retiring police sergeant.
- Resolution 2024-180: $12,947,938 contract with Bodell Construction for WWTP Solar Sludge Drying System Addition Project
- Resolution 2024-177: Accept $10,813 Justice Assistance Grant Program Award
- Resolution 2024-178: Accept quitclaim deed for pocket park at 103 M Street for $21,000
- Animal Control request to add $20 microchip fee and raise out-of-town surrender fee from $35 to $50
- Resolution 2024-182: Move firefighter duty cycle from 24-day to 12-day cycle
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider resolutions approving a $2,186,040 contract for the 2024 Storm Sewer Project with Inliner Solutions, LLC, and purchasing property from McCurtain Rentals for $21,000 to be used as a pocket park. Also up for discussion are filling a vacant Recreation Supervisor position, applying for a $1,000 tree-planting grant, and approving a revised job description for Building Maintenance Superintendent. The council will open bids for a WWTP Solar Sludge Drying System addition and consider a new detention center housing rate agreement with Sweetwater County.
- Resolution 2024-170: $2,186,040 contract with Inliner Solutions for the 2024 Storm Sewer Project
- Resolution 2024-173: Purchase of property from McCurtain Rentals for $21,000 as a pocket park
- Request to fill a vacant Recreation Supervisor position at the Civic Center
- Request to apply for a $1,000 Urban and Community Forestry grant for tree planting
- Resolution 2024-176: Amendment #1 to the Sweetwater County Detention Center agreement for new housing rates
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on the final FY2025 budget, the 2024 audit report, and employee Christmas bonuses. Several resolutions are up for approval, including a $3.4 million HUD grant for the Bitter Creek Flood Control Restoration Project, a $1.36 million purchase of two used fire apparatuses, an $845,000 sewer lining contract, and police retention bonuses.
- Resolution 2024-161: Accept $3,400,000 HUD grant for Bitter Creek Flood Control Restoration Project
- Resolution 2024-168: Purchase two used fire apparatuses from SeaWestern for $1,364,000
- Resolution 2024-165: Contract with Inliner Solutions for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project, $845,138
- Resolution 2024-166: Provide retention bonuses to Rock Springs Police Department officers
- Request from Finance Department for approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Final Budget
City Council Meeting
This meeting includes a public hearing on a resolution to revise flat rent amounts for public housing units (Resolution #2024-154) and a third reading of an ordinance to increase garbage collection fees. The council will also consider several grant acceptances, including a bulletproof vest grant and highway safety sub-awards, as well as requests to fill vacant positions in the Fire Department and Civic Center.
- Public hearing on Resolution #2024-154 to approve a revised Flat Rent Schedule for Rock Springs Housing Authority public housing units
- Third reading of Ordinance 2024-14 to amend garbage collection fee schedule
- Resolution #2024-155 accepting a $4,937.76 BJA Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
- Resolution #2024-156 and #2024-157 accepting WYDOT Highway Safety sub-awards: $30,314.79 for impaired driving enforcement and $22,909.09 for occupant protection
- Resolution #2024-158 approving a $1,500 agreement with Utah Shakespeare Festival to perform 'Henry IV' on March 29, 2025
City Council Meeting
The council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,225,553.79 contract for the Northeast Detention Basin Project, a $92,413.32 contract for the Wataha Recreation Complex Playground Project, and a second reading of an ordinance to increase garbage collection fees. A public hearing is scheduled for a restaurant liquor license for El Fogon at 2506 Foothill Boulevard. The agenda also includes a zoning map amendment on Muir Avenue and a request for malt beverage permits for hockey games.
- Resolution 2024-150: Contract with Searle Bros. Construction for Northeast Detention Basin Project ($2,225,553.79)
- Resolution 2024-151: Contract with Great Western Recreation for Wataha Recreation Complex Playground Project ($92,413.32)
- Ordinance 2024-14 (2nd Reading): Increase garbage collection fees
- Public hearing and approval of restaurant liquor license for El Fogon at 2506 Foothill Boulevard
- Resolution 2024-149: Interlocal Agreement for Justice Assistance Grant ($10,813) between city and county
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to increase garbage collection fees and a second reading of a zoning change on Muir Avenue from residential to community business. Other business includes resolutions to accept a $743,849 grant for the Century West Park Pool/Sprayground Renovation and a $399,156 contract for golf cart replacements, as well as health insurance premium changes for 2025.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-14 to increase garbage collection fees
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-13 to rezone 1.069 acres on Muir Avenue from R-2 to B-2
- Resolution 2024-148 accepting a $743,849 state grant for Century West Park Pool/Sprayground Renovation
- Resolution 2024-145 approving $399,156 contract with Masek Golf Car Company for golf cart replacement
- Recommendation from Health Insurance Committee on 2025 premiums, HSA contributions, and Stop Loss
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a proposal to rezone land on Muir Avenue from residential to community business. The body will also vote on several service contracts and ordinances regarding cemetery access.
- Public hearing for rezoning 1.069 acres on Muir Avenue from R-2 to B-2
- Contract with R&D Sweeping and Asphalt Maintenance, LC for $76,434.20
- Contract with Fremont Motor Company for a dump truck totaling $68,466.63
- Health insurance consulting agreement with Willis Towers Watson for $40,000
- Proposed fee adjustment presentation from Wyoming Waste Systems
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a tabled resolution to cease offering health insurance to Medicare-eligible retirees and eventually all retirees by 2034. Other business includes a malt beverage permit for an Oktoberfest event, contracts for electric service, video screen installation, restroom remodeling, and a water passthrough agreement. The council will also hold third and second readings of ordinances on part-time employee language and cemetery access for minors and leashed animals.
- Resolution 2024-117 (tabled 8/6): Plan to stop offering health insurance to Medicare-eligible retirees and to all retirees after 2034
- Request for malt beverage permit from Actor's Mission for Oktoberfest II on Sept. 21 at Bunning Park
- Ordinance 2024-11 (2nd reading): Repeal ban on minors in cemetery to allow walking on established paths
- Ordinance 2024-12 (2nd reading): Allow leashed animals on established paths in cemetery
- Resolution 2024-131: General service contract with Rocky Mountain Power for irrigation at 1301 Clubhouse Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $1.58 million concrete replacement contract, a police retention bonus plan, and a School Resource Officer agreement. New business includes filling five vacant positions and approving a route for a charity walk. Two first-reading ordinances would allow minors and leashed animals on cemetery paths. A tabled resolution to stop offering insurance to retirees over 65 is also on the agenda.
- Resolution 2024-125: $1,578,300 contract with DeBernardi Construction for 2024 Concrete Replacement Phase II
- Resolution 2024-128: plan to provide retention bonuses to Police Officers
- Resolution 2024-127: MOU with Sweetwater County School District #1 for a School Resource Officer
- Ordinance 2024-11 (1st reading): repeal ban on minors in cemetery, allowing them on established paths
- Resolution 2024-117 (tabled): plan to cease offering insurance to retirees over 65 eligible for Medicare
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a plan to stop offering insurance to retirees over 65 who are eligible for Medicare. Other business includes a $50,945 federal firefighter grant, a service agreement with the Boys & Girls Club for $7,500, and liquor catering permits for a shooting event and hockey games. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance adjusting part-time employee language and consider filling a recreation supervisor position.
- Resolution 2024-117: plan to cease offering insurance to retirees over 65 eligible for Medicare
- Resolution 2024-110: accept FEMA grant of $50,945.45 for Assistance to Firefighters
- Request for three liquor catering permits for Southwest Shootout event Nov 1-3 at Bunning Freight Station
- Resolution 2024-111: service agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County for $7,500
- Bid opening for 2024 Concrete Replacement Phase II
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review requests to fill vacancies in the police, fire, water reclamation, and parks departments. The body is also considering several inter-agency agreements and equipment purchases for city facilities.
- Requests to fill vacancies for a Detective Administrative Assistant, Fire Captain, Firefighter, Collections System Worker I, and Building Maintenance Mechanic I or II
- Request to bid the 2024 Concrete Replacement Phase II and 2024 Crack Seal Phase II projects
- Resolution 2024-104 to station a police officer at the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport for TSA operations
- Resolution 2024-103 regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition
- Request to replace the golf cart fleet at the White Mountain Golf Course
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider ordinances regarding fire department personnel policies and summer alcohol container use. The agenda also includes several service agreement approvals and requests for liquor permits.
- Ordinance 2024-09: Open alcohol containers during summer months
- $75,000 Sweetwater County District Board of Health Service Agreement
- $34,000 Sweetwater County Transit Authority Service Agreement
- $30,000 Ray Lovato Recycling Center Service Agreement
- Liquor permits for Red Desert Roundup at Sweetwater Events Complex
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and a potential sewer use fee increase. The agenda also includes resolutions for new water rates, a city-wide wage study, and updated job descriptions. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances related to off-road vehicle trails and alcohol container rules.
- Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
- Public hearing for a proposed sewer use fee increase
- Resolution to approve a wage study and proposed pay plan
- Ordinance designating streets as off-road recreational vehicle trails
- Request for malt beverage open containers on South Main Street
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review ordinances regarding personnel policies and summer alcohol regulations. The agenda includes grant applications for public safety and street improvements. The council will also consider requests to fill city vacancies.
- Ordinance removing residency requirements for Police and Fire employees
- Ordinance allowing open alcohol containers during summer months
- Grant application for resurfacing parking on Pilot Butte Avenue
- Request to purchase a used Zamboni for the Ice Arena
- Renaming part of Grant Street to Art Castillo Way
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold public hearings on proposed changes to the Public Housing Utility Allowance Schedule and the sale of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to the Sweetwater County Transit Authority. The council will also consider resolutions on grants, labor agreements, and airport projects, as well as second readings of ordinances renaming a portion of Grant Street and establishing a franchise agreement with Level 3 Communications.
- Public hearing on Utility Allowance Schedule changes (Resolution 2024-62)
- Public hearing on sale of 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to Sweetwater County Transit Authority (Resolution 2024-71)
- Museum exterior painting bid from Barch Industries for $84,150
- Resolution accepting Capital Fund Program Amendment for $374,292
- Resolution accepting SS4A Grant for $320,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider the preliminary FY25 budget, several public works contracts, and a public hearing on vacating part of Muir Avenue. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for construction projects, property purchases, and leases, as well as ordinance readings on union procedures and street renaming.
- Public hearing on vacating Muir Avenue right-of-way south of Smith Street (Resolution 2024-60)
- Contract with Kilgore Companies for 2024 Overlay Project, $1,380,200.15
- Contract with DeBernardi Construction for 2024 Concrete Replacement Phase I, $440,000
- Contract with R&D Sweeping for 2024 Crack Seal Phase I, $60,961.35
- Audit proposal from McGee, Hearne & Paiz for FY 2024, $74,500
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on revised Housing Authority policies for the Section 8 Voucher Program, open bids for three 2024 road projects, and consider several liquor and malt beverage permits for events at the Sweetwater Events Complex. The consent agenda includes appointments, financial reports, and letters of support for grants. The meeting also includes commendations for local students and a wrestling team.
- Public hearing and Resolution 2024-42 on revised Housing Authority Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy and Section 8 Voucher Program Administrative Plan
- Bid openings for 2024 Overlay Project, 2024 Crack Seal Phase I, and 2024 Concrete Replacement Phase I
- Resolution 2024-41: Screening Services Agreement with RentGrow, Inc. for Housing Authority background screenings
- Request for road closure on Magnolia Drive for a Block Party on August 24, 2024, 1-5 p.m.
- Liquor catering permits for Ponderosa Bar events (Dart Tournament, Muley Days) and malt beverage permits for Sweetwater Events Complex events
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Bar & Grill liquor license for Los Cabos, Inc. at 100 Gateway Boulevard. The council will also consider several resolutions, including contracts for a housing authority vehicle, property purchase, weed mitigation, and two communications site leases, plus two ordinances on labor relations and a CenturyLink franchise. Several commendations and proclamations are on the agenda.
- Public hearing and approval of Bar & Grill liquor license for Los Cabos, Inc., 100 Gateway Boulevard
- Resolution 2024-35: Accept $83,537 bid from Fremont Motor Company for Housing Authority vehicle
- Resolution 2024-36: Approve $95,000 purchase of city property at Muir Avenue terminus by Rock Springs Jackson Bus Line
- Resolution 2024-37: Approve $127,566.65 contract with Weed Management Solutions for 2024 weed mitigation
- Ordinance 2024-03: Create franchise agreement with CenturyLink Communications
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $78,760 agreement with Carrier Corporation for a new chiller unit for the IT Department, a concession stand rental agreement, and a payroll services contract. They will also consider a request to apply for federal funding for the Bitter Creek Restoration Phase II project, and will receive correspondence on passenger rail service and two soda ash projects. The meeting includes consent agenda items, bid openings, and an executive session on litigation.
- Resolution 2024-31: $78,760 Carrier chiller purchase/installation for IT Department
- Request to apply for Discretionary Congressional Funding for Bitter Creek Restoration Phase II
- Resolution 2024-34: MOU on Impact Assistance Funds for Project West Solution Mine and Soda Ash Plant
- Letter from Max Mickelson on passenger rail service renewal
- Five liquor catering permits for Bomber's Sports Bar at Jenkins Music Pool Tournament
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will consider several contracts and grants, including a $5.37 million irrigation renovation for White Mountain Golf Course and a $5.02 million solar drying equipment purchase for the wastewater facility. Public hearings will address the sale of city property on Muir Avenue and a new restaurant liquor license. The council will also vote on resolutions for a citizen engagement software agreement and a budget revision.
- Contract with Lexicon for White Mountain Golf Course and Wataha Recreation Complex irrigation renovation, $5,368,633.32
- Amended proposal with Huber Technology for solar drying equipment at wastewater facility, $5,022,827
- Public hearing on sale of municipal property along Muir Avenue
- Restaurant liquor license for Wild Mustang Restaurant at 2028 Dewar Drive
- FEMA grant requests: $925,000 for fire apparatus, $75,000 for wellness and equipment
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing liquor licenses for the coming year, and will consider several contracts and grants, including a $320,000 federal grant for a Safe Streets Action Plan. The agenda also includes bids, resolutions, and an ordinance update to building codes.
- Public hearing and renewal of liquor licenses for April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025
- Resolution 2024-20: $320,000 grant for Safe Streets Action Plan Development
- Resolution 2024-16: $100,000 grant for planting 250 trees
- Resolution 2024-19: $256,639 fuel bid contract with Homax Oil Sale, Inc.
- Fire Department request to purchase used ambulance with cot for $35,000
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a retail liquor license to Maverik #741 at 1100 Foothill Boulevard. They will also consider a FEMA grant application for the Bitter Creek Restoration Project, a $96,562 sewer lining contract with Sunrise Engineering, and several other resolutions and appointments.
- Public hearing and request to transfer retail liquor license to Maverik #741, 1100 Foothill Boulevard
- Request to apply for FEMA Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities Grant for Bitter Creek Restoration Project
- Resolution 2024-04: $96,562 contract with Sunrise Engineering for 2024 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Lining Project
- Resolution 2024-08: $15,166.18 consulting agreement with Brightly Software for Parks, Family Recreation Center, and Civic Center
- Resolution 2024-07: $5,260 purchase order with Carrier Corporation for IT Department chiller compressor
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a restaurant liquor license for Los Cabos at 100 Gateway Boulevard. The council will also consider resolutions for a $324,843 truck/sander/plow contract, a $300,000 wayfinding program contract, a subdivision plat, and a first reading of a building code update. Several appointments to city boards and commissions are on the consent agenda.
- Restaurant liquor license for Los Cabos, LLC at 100 Gateway Boulevard
- Resolution 2024-02: $324,843 contract with Peterbuilt of Wyoming for Streets Department truck/sander/plow
- Resolution 2024-05: $300,000 contract with Wyoming Signs, LLC for Wayfinding Program Update
- Resolution 2024-04: Phase One Final Plat for Mustang Ridge Properties Phase One Subdivision
- Ordinance 2024-01: 1st reading to amend building code to current edition
City Council Meeting
The Rock Springs City Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, bid openings, and new business. Key actions include a resolution to establish a council policy on decorum and civility during public meetings, and permission to bid new lockers for the Family Recreation Center. The council will also consider bills and claims for January 2, 2024, and salaries for December 21, 2023.
- Resolution 2024-01: Council Policy on decorum and civility during public meetings
- Request from Parks & Recreation to bid new lockers for Family Recreation Center locker rooms
- Bills and Claims for January 2, 2024
- Salaries for December 21, 2023
- FERC notice requesting comments on Westbound Compression Expansion Project