City of Casper

Key discussions during the work session involved follow-up on prior meeting items, the designation of a U-shaped piece of Trail Center Land for appraisal to move forward as a resolution, and a detailed review of the North Platte Pedestrian Bridge design renderings. The bridge design aims for a 100-year lifespan, utilizing current budget allocations without general fund money. Regarding Hogadon rates and facility fees, staff presented analysis recommending new rates to move closer to the 65% cost recovery threshold, discontinue the preseason discount, and maintain the 10% facility fee. The Council supported these rate proposals, as well as maintaining the 65% cost recovery target and approving an installment payment plan. The session concluded with scheduling a special work session and meeting for the following week.

The agenda for the City of Casper Planning and Zoning Meeting includes public statements guidelines, followed by official business. Key discussion items listed are the consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes from February 12, 2026, a public hearing (ZOC-992-2026) concerning a request to rezone property from R-1 (Residential Estate) to C-2 (General Business) to potentially allow for an off-premises sign or cell tower, and a special issue regarding an appeal (Appeal No. 26-001) involving CAWY Enterprises, LLC, and Christina Meyer versus the City of Casper, Wyoming.

Key discussions included a commission vote to remove member Sal Armijo for failing to sign an annual report document despite numerous attempts at contact. The commission also proposed an internal document update to establish clearer expectations and procedures for the timely completion and return of official forms, stipulating that failure to comply by the deadline constitutes a voluntary resignation unless an extension is approved. A new museum supervisor, Steve Gainer, was introduced, who outlined plans for increasing visitation through enhanced advertising and new attractions, pending resolution of several outstanding issues like securing storage agreements and filling commissioner vacancies. Other topics addressed were the sales update for Rialto and Wyoming National Bank ornaments, planning for the Preserve Wyoming Conference regarding ornament sales procedures, recognition for Brattis Meat Market and the Ormsby Mansion during Preservation Month, and a brief review of a potential demolition at 357 N Beech Street.

The agenda for the Council Meeting included administrative items such as the roll call and pledge of allegiance, followed by the consideration and approval of minutes from previous meetings held on January 20, 2026 (Regular and Executive Session) and January 27, 2026 (Special and Executive Session). Key discussion items included the consideration of bills and claims, public comments, and establishing February 17, 2026, as the public hearing date for an ordinance concerning the final plat and zoning of the "Valley Hills Addition No. 3" Subdivision. Public hearings addressed the second amendment to the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 Budget and applications for new and transferred Bar & Grill Liquor Licenses. Resolutions covered authorizing amendments to contracts for parking garage management, wireless communication site lease, construction manager services for the North Platte River Restoration project, landfill remediation agreement, access easement agreements, and a facility rental agreement for the Casper Ice Arena, as well as contract amendments for door detector replacement and equipment purchases. Minute actions included acknowledging the withdrawal of a subdivision plat vacation application and authorizing the purchase of a scrap handling wheel loader grapple bucket. The agenda concluded with plans for an executive session to discuss personnel, land, and potential litigation matters, followed by adjournment.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of general bills and claims totaling $2,002,619.85. Proclamations were presented for Hunger Action Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month for September 2024. A public hearing was held regarding an ordinance for rezoning 519 S Poplar Street and 921 West Midwest Ave from OYDSPC-FBC to C-2 (General Business), which was approved on first reading, with discussion on construction standards. Ordinances for the Mount Hope Addition No. 2 Subdivision and a zone change for Lot 24, Block 98 of the Casper Addition Subdivision were approved on second and third readings, respectively. Several resolutions were adopted by consent, including approval of the Casper Area Transit Fare Study, authorization for a Memorandum of Understanding with Natrona County regarding an indigent persons' remains columbarium, authorization of a lease agreement for ski instruction at Hogadon Basin, authorization of a contract with ConvergeOne Inc. for a data storage system, and authorization of a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. Further consent actions authorized sole source purchases and new vehicle acquisitions for the Solid Waste, Streets, and Police Departments. The Council also directed staff to schedule future work sessions to discuss excess 6th cent funds and the OYD design standards process.