Dean Stout

The Kemmerer City Council held a regular session where they discussed department reports, presentations on the Wyoming Semi Quincentennial Celebration and a proposal for a Winter Sports Complex at the golf course. The council approved items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and payment of bills. They also addressed tabled business related to a franchise for Questar Gas Company. New business included authorizing the purchase of software modules and a Ford Interceptor, denying a fee waiver application, granting a partial fee waiver to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation with an apology for miscommunication, and approving a resolution for transferring street department savings to a reserve fund. Additionally, they authorized the Mayor to sign a change order for the airport lighting project and directed the preparation of a voucher requesting impact funds from Lincoln County for the Terra Power project. The council also discussed Old Town Hall renewal and rates.

The "Kickstart Kemmerer" comprehensive plan outlines the city's vision for 2018-2038, focusing on becoming an attractive community with a diversified economic base and community pride. It prioritizes infill development, redevelopment of older residential areas, and maintenance of existing amenities. The plan addresses community appearance, land use and housing, economic development, recreation and open spaces, and public infrastructure. It aims to retain a rural feel, preserve cultural heritage, and manage revenue challenges due to population growth in neighboring areas.

The meeting will include agenda review, public records training, department reports, presentations on Wyoming Class and Oyster Ridge Music Festival, visitors' comments, approval of meeting minutes, payment of bills, authorization of a catering permit, an ordinance amendment on alcohol open containers, approval of airport engineers, airport seal coat and pavement projects, agreements with QT Pod, LLC and Lincoln County, a fee waiver, an MOU amendment, and first readings on ordinances amending commercial neighborhood districts and nuisances. A litigation settlement offer will also be discussed. City administrator, council, and mayor comments will be given.

The Kemmerer City Council meeting on February 26, 2024, includes a pre-meeting workshop, followed by the regular meeting. Key items on the agenda include the FY 22-23 audit presentation, an interview for the Fossil Basin Promotion Board, and consideration of various consent agenda items such as bill payments and lease agreements. New business includes appointments, grant applications, and agreements for airport lighting and mosquito spraying.

The Kemmerer City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Key items on the agenda include approval of meeting minutes, payment of bills, accepting the resignation of Councilmember Jamie Thornock, and the passage of several ordinances related to snow policy and infrastructure installation requirements for developers. The council will also consider resolutions to amend zoning board bylaws and authorize the submission of state grant applications for a police vehicle replacement and walking trail engineering costs.