City of Laramie

The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including approving changes to the regular agenda and approving the agenda as modified. Key actions included awarding a contract for the purchase of 600 water meters and approving the transfer of Retail Liquor License #12. The Council postponed a resolution regarding a site lease and sublease agreement until March 3rd. Resolutions were approved supporting an application for an Emergency Insect Management Program Grant for mosquito control, and designating recreation project request priorities for Fiscal Year 2027 funding consideration. The Council also introduced and approved on first reading Original Ordinance No. 2117, which amends the Municipal Code regarding Board and Commission Members, and approved Resolution 2026-17, amending City Council Rules of Procedure, after an amendment regarding Quarterly Town Hall Meetings.

The agenda for the City Council Regular Meeting included several items for discussion and potential action. Key topics encompassed proclamations, such as one for March Disabilities Awareness Month, and two public hearings concerning Original Ordinance No. 2117 (Amending Laramie Municipal Code 2.10 Related to Board and Commission Members) and a new application for a Restaurant Liquor License No. R73 for Momo House and Grill Inc. The consent agenda involved the approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting, acknowledgment of minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of December 4, 2025, acceptance of Cemetery Deeds for February 16-28, 2026, payment of February 2026 vouchers, approval of a New Secondhand Dealer License, approval of amendments decreasing interest rates for eight State Revolving Fund Loan Agreements, approval of a Public Utility Easement Dedication, and approval of Resolution 2026-23 appointing four members to the Parks, Tree, and Recreation Advisory Board. The regular agenda included consideration of the liquor license application, the second reading of Ordinance No. 2117, and the first readings of Ordinance No. 2118 (Repealing LMC Chapter 13.80 Related to Surface Water Drainage), Resolution 2026-22 (Authorizing a Site Lease and a Facilities Sublease Agreement), Ordinance No. 2119 (Amending Laramie Municipal Code Title 8 Related to Nuisance Abatements), and Ordinance No. 2120 (Amending Laramie Municipal Code Title 15 Related to the Unified Development Code). The session concluded with scheduling future work session topics and an adjournment to executive session regarding litigation.

This plan establishes the West Side Urban Renewal Plan and Project for the City of Laramie. It aims to revitalize blighted areas by addressing defective street layouts, faulty lot layouts, and unsanitary/unsafe conditions, particularly concerning the floodplain. The plan outlines activities including infrastructure improvements (streets, utilities, stormwater), environmental remediation, and the development of multi-family housing. Financed through tax increment financing, it aligns with the Laramie Comprehensive Plan and incorporates public feedback emphasizing affordable housing, environmental protection, and community amenities. The plan's term is 25 years.

Key discussions during this meeting included the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission. Old business involved discussions on the use of soil analysis data for a peer-reviewed publication, conservation easement options with Wyoming Game & Fish (WY G&F) for non-irrigated areas, and solar siting/contract discussions where Councilor Fried committed to forwarding contract answers. New business featured a comprehensive ranch update covering irrigation, hay issues, fertilizer experiments, weed mitigation, ranch upgrades, partnership funding for a culvert replacement, historical updates, and rehabilitation projects for diversions and ditches.

The City Council Regular Meeting involved several agenda items, including setting the agenda after moving one item from the consent to the regular agenda. Key actions included approving the contract award for purchasing 600 water meters for the Meter Replacement Program, approving the transfer of Retail Liquor License #12, and postponing the decision on Resolution 2026-22 authorizing a site lease and facilities sublease agreement. The Council also approved Resolution 2026-20 supporting an application for a mosquito control grant and Resolution 2026-21 designating recreation project request priorities. Furthermore, Original Ordinance No. 2117, amending the Municipal Code regarding Board and Commission Members, was introduced and passed its first reading, and Resolution 2026-17 regarding City Council Rules of Procedure was approved with an amendment concerning Quarterly Town Hall Meetings. The meeting also covered a Perpetual Care Agreement for cemetery lots and reviewed an expenditure report for March 2026, which documented various financial transactions.