Nid Collins

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call. Key discussions included approving agenda changes, where item 9J was moved to 16A. A public hearing was held regarding the transfer of retail liquor license number 12 from AB Laramie LLC to Big D Oil Company, with a representative present to answer questions regarding the license conditions, including construction requirements. A monthly staff recognition was presented to Dispatch Supervisor Jennifer Graham for her performance. The consent agenda was approved. A key action item involved awarding a contract not to exceed $232,200 to Metron Farnier, Inc. for the purchase of 600 water meters as part of the ongoing meter replacement program; details on the smart meters' leak detection and temperature monitoring capabilities were provided. Another significant agenda item concerned authorizing a site lease and facility sub-lease agreement related to city hall and annex improvements, which utilizes a lease-sublease transaction as a financing tool to spread improvement costs over time, addressing a funding shortfall for the project.

The meeting focused on a text amendment, TA26-02, related to the UDC text amendment update. This annual effort aims to update the code, clarifying definitions, standards, and other items for developers and readers. Two amendments were made during the discussion concerning the text amendment. The Planning Commission passed a recommendation to approve the code updates with the two amendments, which will subsequently be forwarded to the city council for final approval. No public comment was received during this agenda item.

The session commenced with public comments on non-agenda items, followed by a formal presentation of lifesaving awards to four citizens for their immediate and critical response to a subject experiencing sudden cardiac arrest on September 16, 2025. Subsequently, recognition was given to Laramie Police Department and Albany County Sheriff's Department personnel for their exceptional teamwork in accessing a patient in a remote location, providing advanced life support, and transporting the individual to an awaiting ambulance. A subsequent work session item involved a presentation regarding possible building code updates, primarily focusing on contractor feedback concerning energy code requirements for lighting controls and connecting beams for decks, as well as operational concerns regarding inspection scheduling and communication response times.

This document features the Laramie Recreation Center, a vital community hub for fitness, wellness, and recreation, serving approximately 100,000 visitors annually. It emphasizes the critical role of 'six penny funding' in enabling essential facility enhancements, including the replastering of the indoor leisure pool, renovation of spray facilities, and creation of a dedicated kids zone, underscoring that these significant improvements would not have been feasible without this alternative financial support.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call confirming quorum. Key discussions included the appointment of a new member, Troy Stence, to the Urban Renewal Agency, and the reapproval of Zack Johnson for the URRA. The agenda setting and public comment periods passed with no action. A significant portion of the session involved announcements from the administrative services director regarding a Wyoming Community Gas grant funding opportunity and the recognition of Billy Yarage as the rock star of the month for his extensive service and leadership, particularly during ERP implementations. The regular agenda featured a motion to approve the allocation of Wyoming Community Gas distribution checks to four local organizations: Laramie Interfaith, the Downtown Clinic, the Soup Kitchen, and Robbiey's House, based on Finance Committee recommendations. Additionally, the Council addressed the application for a new bar and grill liquor license (BG-22) for La Pearla Tapatia Mexican Restaurant LLC, including discussion on the required food to alcohol sales ratio.