Mark W. Harris

The City Council approved various payments and expenditures, authorized a parade route and street closure, and adopted several resolutions including an industrial wastewater discharge permit for BPI Labs, Inc., an amendment to a cooperative agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Bear River Bridge rehabilitation, and an agreement with Geneva Rock Products for the 2026 street maintenance project. Additionally, the Council authorized the renewal of the city's medical plan through the Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust and held a first reading for franchise agreements with All West/Wyoming, Inc. for telecommunications and cable systems.

The council approved a franchise agreement with Visionary Communications, LLC. Several bills were approved for payment, and a Change Order for the DigiTicket system involving the Lyman Police Department was authorized. All bids for a loader were rejected. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution setting green fees and other charges for the Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course for the 2026 season and a resolution authorizing the sale of real property to Garry Ellingford.

The Council discussed and acted upon several items, including the approval of the Revenue and Expenditure Report for January 2026 and the authorization of payments for various bills. Appointments were made to the Golf Course Advisory Board. Public hearings were conducted regarding a restaurant liquor license application and a franchise ordinance for telecommunications services. The Council passed an ordinance amending code provisions regarding accessory dwelling units and deliberated on a franchise agreement for Visionary Communications, LLC, which involves operating a telecommunications system in the city.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the approval of the minutes from the February 17th, 2026 meeting. The Council approved a comprehensive list of bills for payment covering various vendors and payroll expenses for the period of February 18, 2026, to March 03, 2026. The Revenue and Expenditure Report for January 2026 was also approved. Key actions included making appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board. A public hearing was held to receive comment regarding an application for a Restaurant Liquor License for Food Almighty, Inc., which the Council subsequently approved. Another public hearing addressed a Franchise Ordinance grant for Visionary Communications, LLC to operate a telecommunications system. Under the consent agenda, approval was granted for a Street Closure Permit for the Evanston Car Show on July 25th, 2026. Ordinance 26-01, amending provisions of Chapter 24 of the City Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including definitions and standards, was passed on Third and Final Reading. Ordinance 26-02, granting a franchise to Visionary Communications, LLC, was advanced to its Second Reading, with findings and key terms of the franchise agreement detailed.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key actions included the approval of minutes from the February 3rd and February 10th meetings, and the approval of a list of bills spanning from February 4, 2026, to February 17, 2026. The Council also approved the Revenue and Expenditure Report for December 2025. Council members provided comments regarding snow removal and local business support. A reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission was confirmed. The Consent Agenda included the approval of a Limited Malt Beverage Permit for the upcoming Celtic Festival. Major legislative actions involved the second reading and passage of Ordinance 26-01, which amends zoning provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), detailing requirements for their size, location, and ownership. The Council also passed Ordinance 26-02 on first reading concerning a franchise agreement with Visionary Communications, LLC. Furthermore, the governing body adopted Resolution 26-05, officially designating banks as depositories for City funds for the 2026 calendar year, and adopted Resolution 26-06, authorizing a SCADA Service Agreement Renewal with WETCO, Inc. for wastewater and water treatment plant maintenance.