City of Rawlins

The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Rawlins Municipal Code Title 18, Subdivisions. Key points of discussion included removing the requirement for a third party or trust agreement and reconsidering the requirement for property to be free of encumbrances prior to final plat approval. Citizen participation included proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week and Get 'Er Done Days. Council reports covered the Board of Adjustments, CCCOG, DDA Main Street initiatives (including downtown strategies and Splash Pad Committee formation), and the Planning Commission. Key actions included approving the agenda and payroll, considering first readings for ordinances amending the Municipal Code regarding Subdivisions and allowing Auxiliary Power Units (APU) on commercial vehicles to run unattended. Furthermore, the council approved placing no parking signs on Plaza Street, changing stop signs at Higley & State Street, and placing a yield sign on Washington Street by the underpass. A resolution authorizing the submission of a 2020 Highway Safety Grant application for the Police Department was also approved. A portion of the meeting was conducted in executive session to discuss negotiations concerning wages, salaries, benefits, and terms of employment.

Key discussions included the recognition of Lieutenant Rick Hooper as Employee of the 2nd Quarter 2017 for implementing the Digital Ticket and Spillman programs. The City Manager reported the sale of the property at 313 Lee Street and requested council direction for dedicating the funds. A work session was scheduled to discuss citizen inquiries regarding renting campers and tents on private residential property during the upcoming Solar Eclipse weekend. Council actions included approving the July 5, 2017, City Council Agenda. New business involved the approval of a catering permit for Shogunz Pizzaria for the Hanna T-Bone Classic, approval of a Special Use Permit for a Verizon Wireless communication tower contingent upon the 106 filing, approval of a list of surplus items, approval of payroll for a specified period, and approval of accounts payable for a specified period.

During Citizen's Participation, updates were provided on commendations for Officer Robertson and the Streets Division, the distribution of a marketing rack card, technical difficulties delaying broadcasting, economic recruitment efforts in North Dakota, and various funding requests, including one for the Chamber of Commerce and another for the Pet Partners Program. A citizen also requested a re-evaluation of school zones due to observed speeding. City Council reports covered ongoing Summer Fest planning, a recent meeting of the Rawlins Planning Commission, and updates from the WAM Region Six meeting, including the appointment of a new WAM Director. Key actions included the approval of the May 16, 2017, agenda, the passage of a resolution to exercise the option to purchase improvements related to the Carbon County 2009 Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers, and approval for a 50% landfill fee reduction, up to $2,500.00, for cleanup at 1306 11th Street. The Council also authorized a 'no charge' period for residential disposal of Construction and Demolition materials during the 2017 Rawlins Clean Up Program. The first reading of the FY 2017-2018 Budget Ordinance appropriating $31,325,375.00 was approved. Payroll and accounts payable registers were also approved. Following an executive session concerning land and confidential matters, the Council approved the acquisition of two properties: 822 West Pine Street and 619 West Spruce Street.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, excluding the DDA / Main Street & HUB Reports item. Key actions included the approval of payroll and compliance pay amounts for December 2023. During board appointments, Mary-Pat Whitfield was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. A presentation highlighted the Community Builder Award for January 2024 given to the Carbon County School District #1 - Recreation Department. Reports included an update on the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course, noting a national ranking and replacement of golf carts. The City Manager reported on the upcoming review of City of Rawlins fees in January and the closure of city offices on January 15, 2024, for Equality Day. The Interim City Attorney announced that a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Special Assessment would be on the next agenda. Council requested an update on the waterline due to low snow amounts. New business involved the first reading and waiver of reading for an ordinance amending the regulation on Nuisance and Vicious Animals.

The meeting commenced with a Public Hearing for the 2019 Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses, during which no public comments were received. Citizen participation included requests for historical election dates and the City of Rawlins Incorporation Charter, and a request for updates on municipal waste hauler ordinance changes. City management acknowledged the exceptional work on snow removal. Council reports covered DDA planning for 2019 events, referencing 2017 Transformation Strategies, and an invitation to participate in a National Main Street survey. The council approved the agenda, appointed Stan Bugg to the Board of Adjustments and re-appointed Steve Perkins and Steve Sanger to the Urban Systems Committee. New Business included the approval of payroll, accounts payable, the annual renewal of 26 liquor licenses, an Impact Assistance Memorandum of Understanding for the TransWest Express Transmission Line Project, and an amendment to add three FTE positions to the FY 2018/2019 budget. The session concluded with an Executive Session followed by the approval of the first amendatory professional service contract municipal solid waste transportation agreement between the City of Rawlins and Precision Demolition.