Casper, Wyoming

City Council

The Casper City Council will vote on several ordinances, including annexation and zoning for a 4.2‑acre lot on Bryan‑Evansville Road, and a subdivision change for Robertson Road. It will also approve contracts and grants, such as a $475,000 five‑year uniform services agreement with Kinsco LLC, a $65,100 grant for a handheld gas detector, and a chiller replacement project for City Hall. Additional items include two new restaurant liquor licenses and the adoption of the Downtown Hotel Urban Renewal Plan.

• Ordinance approving annexation, annexation agreement, and zoning for 4.2‑acre lot at 2585 and 2595 Bryan‑Evansville Road
• Ordinance approving vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Robertson Road Addition No. 2
• Contract authorizing $475,000 for five‑year fire‑EMS uniform services with Kinsco LLC
• Grant acceptance of $65,100 for purchase of an Xplor IR handheld gas detection device
• Agreement with GW Mechanical, Inc. for City Hall chiller replacement (Project No. 25‑039)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 will begin with a presentation on the Casper Ice Arena expansion. The council will also conduct a brief agenda review. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Casper Ice Arena Expansion Update (15‑minute presentation)
• Agenda Review (5‑minute review)

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to seek direction on police department grants and parks watering updates. Members will also receive information on the Smart Capital Network and urban renewal process training.

• Police Department Grants (direction requested)
• Parks Watering Updates (direction requested)
• Smart Capital Network (information only)
• City Council Urban Renewal Process Training (information only)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council holds a pre-meeting to discuss funding for the Metro Animal Shelter and the North Platte Pedestrian Bridge, followed by an agenda review for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Funding discussion for Metro Animal Shelter
• Funding discussion for North Platte Pedestrian Bridge
• Agenda review for July 7 regular council meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a Fouts Fire Heavy Rescue Apparatus and a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments. The body is also reviewing multiple construction agreements and zoning changes for various city projects.

• Purchase of a Fouts Fire Heavy Rescue Apparatus from True North Cascade
• Proposed moratorium on new simulcasting establishments
• Agreement with Sampson Construction Company, Inc. for $15,000 for the New Metro Animal Facility
• Public hearing for Shepherd of the Hills Addition subdivision zone change
• Appointment of Keith Robert Nachbar as a Provisional Judge for the Casper Municipal Court

The Casper City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,312,649 Community Development Block Grant for housing repairs, an 8‑mill property tax levy, and a temporary moratorium on new gaming uses. It also adopted contracts for a recreation‑center HVAC replacement, sewer service repairs, and a lease of YMCA fields. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved CDBG agreement for $1,312,649 housing grant (Consent Resolution 26-129, 7-0-0)
• Authorized 8‑mill property tax levy (Consent Resolution 26-130, 7-0-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on new gaming uses (Ordinance 05-26, 6-1-0)
• Approved amendment allowing domesticated fowl (Ordinance 2-26, 7-0-0)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 appropriation resolution (Resolution 26-127, 7-0-0)
• Authorized HVAC unit replacement contract for Recreation Center (Resolution 26-128, 7-0-0)
• Authorized contract for miscellaneous city sewer service repairs (Resolution 26-134, 7-0-0)
• Authorized non‑exclusive lease of North Casper Soccer Complex fields to YMCA (Resolution 26-135, 7-0-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session will provide updates on municipal court judges and a tree inventory and condition report. Council members will also review the meeting agenda and discuss general council business. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for information and discussion.

• Municipal Court Judges’ Update (25 min)
• Tree Inventory and Condition Report (45 min)
• Agenda Review (10 min)
• Council Around the Table (10 min)
• Meeting Follow-up (5 min)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council holds a pre-meeting to discuss items on the upcoming regular agenda. They will consider cancelling the 14th Street Local Improvement District and review a grant for Fort Caspar. The meeting also includes an agenda review.

• 14th Street LAD Cancellation
• Fort Caspar Grant
• Agenda Review

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments and on amending mobile vendor parking regulations. They will also consider a consent agenda with 15 resolutions including grants, contracts, and the abandonment of a local assessment district, and set a June 16 public hearing date for the FY2026-2027 budget.

• Public hearing on a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments
• Public hearing on amending Section 10.36.031 – Mobile Vendor Parking
• Rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 25-101 to approve downtown open container hours, boundaries, and days
• Authorizing acceptance of a $150,000 grant from Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board for a new lift at Hogadon Basin Ski Area
• Authorizing a $100,000 Wyoming IRA Urban and Community Forestry Sub-Recipient Agreement with the State Forestry Division

The Council approved a temporary moratorium on new gaming and gambling uses and updated the municipal code regarding mobile vendor parking. Additionally, the Council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 summary proposed budget and several consent resolutions.

• Approved May 19, 2026, meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026, bills and claims (9-0-0)
• Set June 16, 2026, as public hearing date for budget, gaming moratorium, and mobile vendor parking (9-0-0)
• Approved first reading of temporary moratorium on new gaming/gambling uses (7-2-0)
• Approved first reading of mobile vendor parking code amendment (9-0-0)
• Approved 12 consent resolutions (9-0-0 for most; 8-0-1 for downtown open container hours)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 summary proposed budget (9-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Koenekamp to the DDA and sole source purchase of mobile data terminals (9-0-0)

Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review the council budget. Other items include meeting follow-up and agenda review.

• Council Budget Review

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY27 budget, which includes approximately $33 million in new capital investments. Discussions covered various city funds, utility enterprise funds, and potential impacts of property tax amendments on future revenue.

• Reviewed proposed FY27 budget totaling approximately $196.4 million

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: adjournment into executive session to discuss personnel. No public decisions or votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.

• Adjourn into executive session for personnel discussion

The City Council convened for a special meeting and an executive session regarding personnel. No substantive legislative or financial decisions were recorded outside of procedural motions.

• Excused absence of Bond (8-0-0)
• Adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel (8-0-0)
• Adjourned out of Executive Session (8-0-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (8-0-0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council is holding a pre-meeting to discuss gaming and gambling with Nick Larramendy, followed by an agenda review for the regular meeting. No decisions are being made at this pre-meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on gaming and gambling with Nick Larramendy (55 minutes)
• Review of the regular meeting agenda (5 minutes)

City Council

The Casper City Council will approve meeting minutes, set public hearing dates for a gaming moratorium and mobile vendor parking amendment, and hold a public hearing on several items. Items include a budget amendment, a demolition lien, a new liquor license, a zoning change, and various contracts and agreements. The council will also consider resolutions on mineral royalties, safe routes to school, and other service contracts.

• Approving a third amendment to the FY 2026 budget
• Authorizing a demolition lien of $7,024.50 on 1169 North Jackson Street
• Approving a new bar and grill liquor license for Gruner Brothers Brewing (Sparks) at 150 West 2nd Street
• Approving a zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Authorizing an improvements agreement with Wade H. Kindel for water main construction on Bryan Evansville Road

The council approved Resolution 26-104 amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (8-0-0). It also approved a demolition lien of $7,024.50 on 1169 North Jackson Street (8-0-0) and granted a new bar and grill liquor license to Gruner Brothers Brewing at 150 West 2nd Street (7-0-1). Additional actions included a zone change for a Methodist Church lot and several consent resolutions covering safe routes to school, a contract amendment, a facility rental, a temporary access permit, and a water‑main improvement agreement (all 8-0-0).

• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-104) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved demolition lien $7,024.50 on 1169 N Jackson St (Resolution 26-105) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved liquor license No. 14 for Gruner Brothers Brewing, 150 W 2nd St – vote 7-0-1
• Approved zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision (Ordinance 4-26) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved Mineral Royalty Grant Agreement (Resolution 26-106) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved Safe Routes to School Plan Update (Resolution 26-107) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved amendment to Dewberry Engineers contract (Resolution 26-108) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved water‑main construction agreement with Wade H. Kindel (Resolution 26-111) – vote 8-0-0

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session will discuss several items, including a direction request on a summer downtown open container area, a mobile vendor parking permit ordinance, and Budget Amendment #3. The budget amendment is a key item that will receive a direction request from the council. The meeting will also approve the fire department's annual report and review the agenda.

• Direction request on Summer Downtown Open Container Area
• Mobile Vendor Parking Permit Ordinance – move forward for approval
• Budget Amendment #3 – direction requested
• Fire Annual Report – move forward for approval

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will hold a pre-meeting to review the FY26-27 Proposed Budget Summary and the meeting agenda. The session is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

• FY26-27 Proposed Budget Summary presentation (10 minutes)
• Agenda Review (5 minutes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution finding that blight exists within the city to enable rehabilitation and redevelopment. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure project contracts and a zone change for the Methodist Church Addition Subdivision.

• Resolution finding that blight exists within the City of Casper
• Zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for Missouri Avenue Improvements (Project No. 25-032)
• Contract with SCS.Inc for Marion Kreiner Pool and Park Improvements (Project No. 24-051)
• Liquor license application for Breezy BBQ LLC (Dickey’s Barbecue Pit) at 325 South Durbin Street

The council authorized an agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for the Missouri Avenue Improvements (Project No. 25-032). The motion passed unanimously. Several other contracts and resolutions were also approved, and a public hearing approved a new restaurant liquor license.

• Approved Agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for Missouri Avenue Improvements (9-0-0)
• Approved Contract with SCS.Inc for Marion Kreiner Pool and Park Improvements (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with S&L Industrial, LLC for crosswalk replacements (9-0-0)
• Approved Water Line Easement with Youmans Trusts (9-0-0)
• Approved Initiative Resolution finding blight exists in Casper (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Grizzly Excavating for Washington Park Phase 2 (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with LER, Inc. for Washington Park Pickleball Courts (9-0-0)
• Rejected sole bid for sale of vacated parkland parcel (8-1-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss and receive direction on several items, including a regional hazmat training grant, recreation enterprises, and possible restrictions on gaming and gambling. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Regional Hazmat Training Homeland Security Grant (direction requested)
• Recreation Enterprises Part 1 (direction requested)
• Options for Gaming/Gambling Restrictions (direction requested)

The council modified the agenda to discuss the recreation presentation before the hazmat item. It gave consensus support for staff to pursue a Homeland Security grant for regional hazmat training. Council members approved moving forward with a temporary 180‑day gaming moratorium that would exclude skill‑based devices and formed a working group to develop the ordinance.

• Agenda order changed to discuss Recreation Enterprise before Regional Hazmat item
• Consensus support approved for staff to apply for Homeland Security hazmat training grant
• Approved development of a temporary 180‑day gaming moratorium ordinance excluding skill‑based devices
• Formed a Council working group on gaming policy (Bond, Sweeney, Haskins; alternate McIntosh)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zone change for Lot 4 in the Methodist Church Addition Subdivision. The council will also take the third and final reading of an ordinance to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and restrict the sale of hemp-derived and THC products to persons under 21. Other actions include resolutions to create a local assessment district for 14th Street improvements and to apply for a loan for the Hogadon Basin chairlift replacement. Consent items cover a firefighter collective bargaining agreement, grant acceptance for tennis court expansions, and equipment purchases for solid waste operations.

• Third reading of ordinance banning indoor vaping and restricting hemp/THC sales to under 21
• Public hearing on zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Resolution to create Local Assessment District No. 162 for 14th Street Improvements
• Resolution to apply for 2026 Community Readiness Loan for Hogadon Basin chairlift replacement
• Authorizing purchase of 58 commercial trash containers for $65,142.60 for Solid Waste Division

The council set May 5, 2026 as the public hearing date for a new restaurant liquor license (approved 8-0-1). It approved Ordinance No. 3-26, banning vaping in indoor public places and restricting hemp‑derived THC sales to persons under 21 (approved 9-0-0). It approved Ordinance No. 4-26 for a zone change of the Methodist Church addition subdivision (approved 9-0-0). The council also approved several resolutions creating a local assessment district, submitting a community‑readiness loan, adopting a fire‑fighters collective bargaining agreement, accepting a grant for tennis‑court expansion, and purchasing training equipment and trash containers (all approved 9-0-0, except the loan application which passed 8-1-0).

• Set May 5 2026 public hearing for Liquor License No. 53 (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 3‑26 banning indoor vaping and restricting THC sales to under‑21 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 4‑26 zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church addition (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑89 creating Local Assessment District 162 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑90 authorizing 2026 Community Readiness Loan application (8‑1‑0, Nay: Gamroth)
• Approved Consent Agenda including adoption of CBA for Fire Fighters Local Union 904 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Acceptance of Daniel’s Fund grant for tennis‑court expansions (9‑0‑0)
• Approved purchase of $65,850 confined‑space training prop and $127,191 total trash containers (9‑0‑0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council meeting will consider several items. Council members will consider LAD 162, discuss two grant opportunities from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board, and review bids for the sale of the Stoneridge property. The meeting will conclude with an agenda review.

• Consideration of LAD 162
• Discussion of Bureau of Justice Assistance Grants
• Discussion of Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Grant
• Review of Stoneridge Property Sale Bids
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The City Council will review the Casper Natrona County Public Health Annual Report and the Point in Time Count recap. Members are also requested to provide direction on priority water main replacements for FY26.

• Casper Natrona County Public Health Annual Report
• Point in Time Count Recap
• FY26 Priority Water Main Replacements

The council gave consensus direction to advertise for bids on the FY26 Priority Water Main Replacement project, which has about $2 million in budgeted funds plus roughly $800,000 of associated costs. The council also gave a thumbs‑up to open the Stoneridge Park land for bids without a new appraisal. No other formal actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved advertising for bids on FY26 Priority Water Main Replacement (consensus)
• Approved opening Stoneridge Park land for bids without a new appraisal (thumbs‑up)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to prohibit indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to those under 21. The body is also considering a final reading of an ordinance to allow domesticated fowl within city limits.

• Proposed zoning change for 1530 SE Wyoming Boulevard from R-1 to C-2
• Ordinance to prohibit indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to persons 21+
• Ordinance to allow keeping domesticated fowl within city limits
• Contract for design-build services with Echo Ridge Builders LLC for Transit Building Improvements
• Contract with Fehr & Peers for Casper Area Transit Route and Schedule Analysis Study

The council adopted Ordinance No. 3-26, amending the municipal code to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and to restrict sale of hemp‑derived and THC products to anyone under 21. The ordinance passed on second reading with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Several other items were also approved, including a public hearing date for a zoning change, multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and grant applications, and the postponement of a fowl‑keeping ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3-26 prohibiting indoor vaping and restricting hemp/THC sales (8-0-0)
• Approved public hearing date of April 21, 2026 for zoning change of 1530 SE Wyoming Blvd (8-0-0)
• Postponed third reading of Ordinance No. 2-26 on domesticated fowl to June 16, 2026 (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-70 amending HDR Engineering contract for WWTP master plan (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-71 revising FHWA grant amendment for safety project (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-72 amending contract with HTG Architects and Casper Amateur Hockey Club (8-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing multiple contracts, grant applications, and agreements (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0-0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will meet to discuss several equipment purchases and facility improvements. The session includes the consideration of LAD 162 and various maintenance replacements.

• Consideration of LAD 162
• Replacement of Paving Roller
• Purchase and installation of four new VIP Party Decks at Ford Wyoming Center
• Replacement of Rooftop Units at the Casper Recreation Center

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Urban Renewal Authority blight study (direction requested) and a potential purchase of volleyball equipment (direction requested). They will also hear reports from Visit Casper and on the Water Resources Master Plan. No final votes are expected as this is a work session only.

• Urban Renewal Authority Blight Study Presentation – direction requested
• Volleyball Equipment Purchase – direction requested (5 min)
• Visit Casper Executive Director Report – information only
• Water Resources Master Plan – information only
• Agenda Review – direction requested

Pre-Meeting

The City Council will discuss a proposed loan from the Wyoming Business Council for the Hogadon Lift project, followed by a review of the full meeting agenda. The pre-meeting is a preliminary discussion before the regular council meeting.

• Wyoming Business Council loan for Hogadon Lift

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and restrict the sale of hemp-derived and THC products to persons under 21. Council will also conduct second reading of an ordinance allowing domesticated fowl within city limits and third reading of a subdivision plat. Other actions include resolutions for police station remodel, a fire station grant application, and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: Ordinance amending smoking and minor-offenses codes to ban indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to under 21
• Second reading: Ordinance to allow keeping of domesticated fowl within city limits
• Third reading: Vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Valley Hills Addition No. 3
• Resolution authorizing grant application for new Fire Station 1 to State Loan and Investment Board
• Minute action terminating agreement for North Platte River Pedestrian Bridge project

The Casper City Council adopted three ordinances, including a vaping prohibition and a rule allowing domesticated fowl, and approved a subdivision and zone change for Valley Hills. It also approved several resolutions and consent actions covering police remodel contracts, fire‑station funding, and equipment purchases. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Ordinance No. 3-26 (vaping ban & THC product restriction) approved on first reading (8-0-0)
• Ordinance No. 2-26 (allow domesticated fowl) approved on second reading (8-0-0)
• Ordinance No. 1-26 (Valley Hills Addition No. 3 subdivision and zone change) approved on third reading (8-0-0)
• Resolution No. 26-57 (amendment to Sampson Construction contract for police remodel Phase 2) approved (8-0-0)
• Resolution No. 26-60 (grant application for supplemental funding for new Fire Station 1) approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: purchase of seven Zoll Zenix cardiac monitors approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: purchase of one new flat‑bed tilt deck trailer for Police Department approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: termination of construction manager agreement with Reiman Corp for North Platte River Pedestrian Bridge approved (8-0-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will discuss and provide direction on several items during a work session, including the proposed capital budget for fiscal year 2027 with updates on multiple special tax projects. Other items include a Fort Caspar grant application, a housing authority update, a conduit debt (IRB) application, and a land disposal proposal for Stoneridge Park. No final votes are expected; the meeting is for information and direction.

• Fort Caspar Grant Application & Museum Supervisor Introduction
• Casper Housing Authority Update
• Application/Presentation for Conduit Debt (IRB)
• Stoneridge Park Land Disposal
• Proposed Capital Budget – Fiscal Year 2027 with updates on Spec Tax projects (Fire Station #1, 911 Dispatch, Metro Shelter, Park Bandshell)

The council gave its thumbs‑up to apply for a grant to support the Fort Caspar Museum’s new curriculum initiative. Councilors also approved opening Stoneridge Park land for bids without conducting a new appraisal. Other agenda items, including the FY 2027 capital budget, were discussed but no final actions were taken.

• Approved application for Fort Caspar Museum grant (thumbs up)
• Approved opening Stoneridge Park land for bids without new appraisal (thumbs up)

City Council

The Casper City Council will adopt strategic priority goals covering infrastructure, fiscal stability, and public education for the July 2026‑June 2027 period. It will set a public hearing for March 17 2026 on a vaping ordinance that amends Chapters 8.16 and 9.40 of the municipal code. The council will consider ordinances on domesticated fowl, a subdivision and zone change for Valley Hills Addition No. 3, and new wholesale and retail water service rates. Additional actions include authorizing purchases of police vehicles and several contracts and agreements.

• Establish March 17 2026 public hearing to consider ordinance amending Chapters 8.16 (Smoking) and 9.40 (Minor offenses) to prohibit indoor vaping and restrict hemp‑derived THC sales to under‑21.
• Ordinance to amend Sections 6.04.001, 6.04.010, 6.04.040, 6.04.260, and 6.04.270 to allow keeping domesticated fowl within city limits.
• Approve a vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for the Valley Hills Addition No. 3 subdivision.
• Adopt and set wholesale and retail water service rates, rescinding Resolutions 25‑99 and 25‑301.
• Adopt strategic priority goals for the city for the one‑year period July 2026 through June 2027: infrastructure (including streets), fiscal stability, and communication/public education.

The Casper City Council adopted strategic priority goals for the period July 2026 through June 2027. It also set new wholesale and retail water service rates and authorized purchases of two police vehicles. A public hearing was scheduled for March 17, 2026 on vaping and hemp product restrictions, and several ordinances and resolutions on zoning, transportation, and wastewater were approved.

• Adopted strategic priority goals for July 2026‑June 2027 (8-0-0)
• Approved wholesale and retail water service rates (Resolution 26-51) (8-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of one new mid‑size police vehicle and one new half‑ton pickup (8-0-0)
• Established March 17, 2026 public hearing on vaping and hemp product restrictions (8-0-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing domesticated fowl within city limits (8-0-0)
• Approved subdivision agreement and zone change for Valley Hills Addition No. 3 (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to WY DOT cooperative agreement for I‑25 Marginal Phase 2 utilities (Resolution 26-48) (8-0-0)
• Approved procurement agreement with Xylem/Evoqua for wastewater treatment plant screw pump (Resolution 26-49) (8-0-0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council is holding a pre-meeting to discuss federal earmarks and review the upcoming regular meeting agenda. This is a preliminary discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Discussion of federal earmarks (15 minutes)
• Agenda review for the regular City Council meeting (5 minutes)

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session will review several informational items, including a 24/7 crisis response update and grant partnerships. Council members will be asked to provide direction on the Urban Forestry Grant. The meeting also includes a review of golf rates and the agenda.

• Peace in Our Cities 24/7 Crisis Response – Information Only
• Climate Smart Community Initiative Grant partnership with Lark Environmental – Information Only
• Urban Forestry Grant – Direction Requested
• Golf Rates – Information Only
• Agenda Review – Direction Requested

Council gave its thumbs‑up to pursue a Climate Smart Communities grant with Lark Environmental, including providing a letter of support. Council also approved submitting a Wyoming State Forestry Service grant application to fund hazardous tree removal and replacement. No other actions were formally decided during the work session.

• Approved pursuit of Climate Smart Communities grant (thumbs up)
• Approved submission of urban forestry grant application (thumbs up)

Pre-Meeting

This is a pre-meeting of the Casper City Council, consisting solely of an agenda review. No decisions or discussions on specific items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the municipal code to allow keeping domesticated fowl within city limits. The consent agenda includes a public hearing date for that ordinance, as well as resolutions for reservoir improvements, sanitary sewer repairs, a landfill diversion business plan, and agreements with Spuds Baseball Club for use of Mike Lansing Stadium. Council will also consider annual renewal of all liquor licenses and purchases of a snowplow, tandem axle truck, and wheel loader for public services.

• Public hearing set for March 3, 2026, on ordinance to allow domesticated fowl within city limits
• Public hearing on vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Valley Hills Addition No. 3 Subdivision
• Annual renewal of all City of Casper liquor licenses for April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Resolution authorizing loan documents with State Loan and Investment Board for City Reservoir Improvements Project
• Lease agreement with Spuds Baseball Club for concessions at Mike Lansing Stadium

The council approved the minutes and bills from the February 3 meeting. It scheduled a March 3 public hearing to consider an ordinance allowing domesticated fowl in the city. Several contracts and purchases, including a snowplow, a dump‑truck snowplow, and a wheel loader, were approved. The annual renewal of all city liquor licenses was also approved with two abstentions.

• Approved February 3 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved February 3 executive minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved February 17 bills & claims totaling $4,285,753.74 (9-0-0)
• Established March 3 public hearing for fowl‑keeping ordinance (9-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1-26 for Valley Hills Addition No. 3 subdivision (9-0-0)
• Approved annual renewal of city liquor licenses (7-0-2)
• Approved consent resolutions 26-37 through 26-47 authorizing loans, contracts, and agreements (9-0-0)
• Approved purchase of a loader, a 58,000‑lb dump‑truck snowplow, and a front‑end wheel loader (9-0-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will take up a proposal to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and restrict the sale of hemp and THC products to persons under 21, with direction requested. The work session also includes informational updates from the LGBTQ Committee, the Police Department's annual liquor license report, a graffiti abatement program, and changes to the solid waste facility pass process. No final votes are taken at work sessions; items may be moved forward for future approval.

• Prohibiting vaping in indoor public places and restricting sale of hemp & THC products to persons under 21 (Direction Requested)
• Police Annual Liquor License Report (Information Only)
• Graffiti Abatement Program update (Information Only)
• Changes to Solid Waste Facility Pass Process (Information Only)
• LGBTQ Committee updates (Information Only)

The council gave consensus direction to draft code changes that would define vaping as smoking in indoor public places and raise the minimum age for purchasing hemp‑derived and THC products to 21. Council members supported continued flexibility in the solid‑waste residential pass process. Council also directed that eight interim legislative topics be submitted through the Wyoming Association of Municipalities.

• Proceed with drafting vaping and hemp/THC age‑restriction ordinance changes (consensus direction)
• Support continued flexibility in solid‑waste residential pass guidelines
• Submit five original and two additional interim topics to the Wyoming Association of Municipalities

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will consider approving the application for a transportation infrastructure grant for the Rodeo Grounds pedestrian project. The meeting will also set the final collection month for the city's 6th centennial fund. After agenda review, the council will adjourn.

• Rodeo Grounds Pedestrian Transportation Infrastructure Grant Application – approval decision
• Final collection month for the 6th centennial fund – schedule determination

City Council

The council will approve minutes from recent meetings, set a February 17 public hearing to consider the final plat and R-2 zoning of the Valley Hills Addition No. 3 subdivision at 2250 Mariposa Blvd., and consider a second amendment to the 2026 budget. It will also vote on several contract amendments, including parking management, a wireless tower lease, and a construction manager agreement, and approve the purchase of a $37,060 scrap‑handling wheel loader bucket for the Parks Division. Additional items include liquor‑license applications and a short‑term arena rental agreement.

• Establish February 17, 2026 public hearing for Ordinance approving final plat and R-2 zoning of Valley Hills Addition No. 3 at 2250 Mariposa Blvd.
• Authorize Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Republic Parking, LLC for management of the municipal parking garage.
• Authorize purchase of one new scrap handling wheel loader grapple bucket for $37,060 for the Parks Division.
• Authorize Amendment No. 5 to the professional services agreement with Kone, Inc. to replace a faulty door detector edge at the Casper City Center Building.
• Approve multiple liquor license applications: New Bar & Grill License No. 10 for Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs at 1668 Heathrow Ave; License No. 15 for Rialto at 100 East 2nd Street; Transfer of License No. 32 for The Gaslight Social at 314 West Midwest Ave.

The council adopted the second amendment to the FY 2026 budget with a 9‑0‑0 vote. It also approved three bar‑and‑grill liquor license applications (two new licenses and one ownership transfer) by 8‑0‑1 votes. Additional actions included a municipal‑code amendment, several contract and lease consent resolutions, and the purchase of a wheel‑loader bucket for the Parks Division.

• Adopt FY 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (Resolution 26‑12) – Approved 9-0-0
• Approve New Bar & Grill Liquor License No. 10 for Cheba Hut Toasted Subs – Approved 8-0-1
• Approve New Bar & Grill Liquor License No. 15 for Roaring 22 dba Rialto – Approved 8-0-1
• Approve Transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 32 to Roaring 22 dba Gaslight Social – Approved 8-0-1
• Amend Municipal Code Section 17.12.210 (Ordinance 18‑25) – Approved 8-0-0
• Approve consent agenda covering multiple contract and lease amendments – Approved 9-0-0
• Authorize purchase of a scrap‑handling wheel loader grapple bucket ($37,060) – Approved 9-0-0

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special work session featuring a presentation from the City Manager. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• City Manager presentation

Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss utility billing updates, budget amendments, and storm water planning. A proposal is included to implement a $1 fee for customers who choose paper bills to recover mailing and printing costs.

• Proposed $1 paper bill fee for utility customers
• Budget Amendment No. 2
• Storm Water Planning and Development Review
• Update on Utility Billing Ordinance changes and collection rates

The council directed staff to consult the Tyler software vendor about implementing a $1 paper‑bill fee, including possible hardship waivers and outreach to promote electronic billing. Council members also voiced support for moving Budget Amendment No. 2 forward for formal consideration at a regular council meeting.

• Staff to consult Tyler software vendor on electronic billing fee options
• Staff to explore a hardship waiver process for the paper‑bill fee
• Staff to develop an outreach strategy to promote electronic billing
• Council expressed support for moving Budget Amendment No. 2 to a regular meeting for formal consideration
• Council requested additional information on vendor capabilities, hardship considerations, and outreach before further action on the paper‑bill fee

City Council

This special council meeting consists only of roll call, an executive session for personnel, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

The council excused the absences of Councilors Pollock and Jensen, entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel, and then adjourned the special meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused absences of Pollock and Jensen (7-0-0)
• Adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel (7-0-0)
• Adjourned out of Executive Session (7-0-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (7-0-0)

Special Work Session

The Casper City Council is meeting for a special work session dedicated to strategic planning. No votes or specific proposals are scheduled; the session is a discussion-only workshop.

• 6-hour strategic planning session with no specific agenda items listed

Pre-Meeting

This is a pre-meeting of the Casper City Council. The sole scheduled item is an agenda review, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several professional service contracts for opioid-related treatment and case management. The body is also considering infrastructure agreements for concrete repairs on 2nd Street and the Tower Hill Stabilization Project.

• Contract for $60,000.00 for a Task Force Officer with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation
• Agreement with Falcon Construction LLC for FY26 2nd Street Concrete Repairs
• Proposed public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2
• Municipal Code Text Amendment to Section 17.12.210 regarding Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
• Grant application for infrastructure to support the Goodwill Landing Housing Project

The council approved the January 20 bills and claims (total $3,190,280.40) with an 8‑0‑0 vote. It set Jan. 20 as the public‑hearing date for the FY 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 and three new liquor‑license applications, also approved 8‑0‑0. Two liquor‑license transfers were approved by a 7‑0‑1 vote. The council adopted a municipal‑code amendment on zoning commission meetings (8‑0‑0) and approved a consent agenda of multiple resolutions, including the opioid‑service contract, ice‑arena shielding phase 1, and other professional‑service agreements (8‑0‑0).

• Approved Bills & Claims totaling $3,190,280.40 (8-0-0)
• Established Jan. 20 public hearing for budget amendment and liquor licenses (8-0-0)
• Approved Transfer of Resort Liquor License No. 2 to HI Casper Hospitality (7-0-1)
• Approved Transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 14 to Mahad ev Casper Hospitality (7-0-1)
• Adopted ordinance amendment to Section 17.12.210 (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing contract with Natrona County Adult Drug Court for opioid services (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing contract for Casper Ice Arena Acrylic Shielding Phase 1 (8-0-0)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of Getac body‑worn cameras (8-0-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Casper City Council consists only of roll call, adjournment into executive session for personnel matters, and final adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled on substantive policy items.

• Adjourn into executive session for personnel

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss and provide direction on two policy items: funding for an ice arena expansion and a proposal to legalize poultry fowl within city limits. Both items are listed as 'Direction Requested,' meaning the council will consider whether to move them forward for formal approval at a future meeting. The session also includes routine procedural items like meeting follow-up and agenda review.

• Discussion on funding for Ice Arena Expansion (60 min)
• Discussion on legalizing poultry fowl in city limits (30 min)
• Council will decide whether to move items forward for approval

City Council

The Casper City Council will meet to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider a series of resolutions and public hearings including the transfer of several liquor licenses and a zoning code text amendment.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026
• Public hearing on transfer of Resort Liquor License No. 2
• Public hearing on transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 34
• Approving Municipal Code Text Amendment to Section 17.12.210
• Approving Vacation and Final Plat Creating the Eagle Valley Addition No. 3

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council is meeting for a pre-meeting agenda review. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. This is a procedural session to prepare for the regular meeting.

• Agenda review only; no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings listed.