City of Worland

The City Council approved the payment of vouchers and the consent agenda. Members deliberated on Ordinance #887, ultimately voting to amend it and approve the amended version. The Council authorized the Mayor to sign FAA AIP grant applications for the Main Apron Rehabilitation Project and the acquisition of snow removal equipment. Further discussion occurred regarding procedures for removing a Councilmember from a committee. Additionally, the Council approved a budget amendment via Resolution #2026-3 to account for a grant related to the Washakie Avenue bridge replacement project. The meeting also included updates on airport hangar demolition, various infrastructure and water projects, police training, and upcoming regional meetings.

The City Council discussed the preliminary fiscal year budget, including projections for cash reserves and funding for a SLIB application project across multiple funds. The board reviewed adjustments to the budget related to insurance premiums, membership fees, legal advertising costs, and software service expenses. Additionally, the Council discussed potential language changes for a One Cent Sales Tax resolution to include park and cemetery infrastructure, evaluated the necessity of rescheduling a future meeting due to a conference, and brainstormed strategies for educating the public on the local water system and economic development.

The council authorized payments for payroll and utilities and approved the consent agenda. Discussion included a report on golf course maintenance and operations, approval for a street closure and event sponsorship for a block party, and approval for a student graduation parade. Ordinance #887 regarding city administration was passed. The council approved the WAM-JPIC health benefit selection for the upcoming fiscal year. A bid for the 2026 Streets Project was awarded to Wild West Construction. Updates were provided regarding ongoing water and sewer projects, park maintenance, and city hall landscaping, as well as department reports from the police and public works departments.

The meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the meeting agenda, a consent agenda covering payroll vouchers and miscellaneous payments for May, and the consideration of a change of date for a future council meeting. The council will also address the selection of a voting delegate for the summer convention and conduct the first reading of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.

The council received a presentation from the Police Department regarding current trends in drug usage, the impact of synthetic substances like fentanyl, and the implementation of overdose prevention measures such as Narcan. Additionally, the council held a discussion regarding the development of a municipal ordinance for e-bikes and motorized scooters to address safety concerns, equipment standards, and operating rules. Finally, council members engaged in a discussion concerning committee appointments, personnel procedures, and the upcoming review of sales tax survey results.