Casper City Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2026

The Casper City Council met on July 21, 2026, for a regular meeting. The council approved consent items, heard public comments on mental health crisis services and a neighborhood dispute, passed multiple ordinances and liquor licenses, adopted a consent resolution packet, and received council committee reports before unanimously voting to adjourn into executive session.

Consent Calendar

• Consent Minute Action: Approved minutes of the July 7, 2026 regular meeting and executive session (unanimous).
• General Bills and Claims: Approved as audited (unanimous).
• Conflict Claims: Approved with Councillors Larson and Macintosh abstaining (motion passed).
• Consent Agenda (Public Hearing Date): Established August 4, 2026 as a public hearing date for an ordinance amending municipal code sections and a downtown urban renewal project resolution (unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Mobile Crisis Team Presentation: Jason Merrick and Rachel Pryor from Central Wyoming Counseling Center described their mobile crisis services, which currently operate 7 days a week, roughly 10 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m., serving Casper, Mills, Evansville, Glen Rock, and Douglas. They requested integration with first responders and assistance finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the city. Councilor Sweeney asked about funding; City Manager Jordan noted the center was part of a One Natrona opioid grant application but could not confirm if opioid funds directly support this project. The mayor directed staff to follow up on funding. The City Manager and City Attorney are already working on an MOU with the Fire Department.
• Stirrups Neighborhood Dispute: Chiropractor Dan State (223 South Kenwood Street, 42 years in business) alleged that the business Stirrups and its owners David and Ari have engaged in harassment and intimidation since June 29, 2026, including parking vehicles in front of his practice to block patient access, destroying delineator posts, and creating noise and congestion. He stated that the adjacent businesses and residents are victims, not Stirrups or its customers. He presented video evidence and asked the council for advice and advocacy. David Starsevich (Stirrups owner) responded that the city’s actions—restricting access to a public lot—forced his employees to park on the street. He argued that his property has a sole easement for Kenwood access and that his employees have a right to use public parking. He denied malicious intent and stated he has been ignored in private requests for meetings. Vice Mayor acknowledged receiving calls from Starsevich and thanked both speakers for their articulation. The mayor noted the city is caught in the middle and trying to resolve the situation.

Discussion Items

• Ordinance – Annexation (Bryan Evansville Road): One speaker in favor (property owner, no opposition). Approved on first reading (unanimous)—annexation, annexation agreement, and zoning for 4.2 acres at 2585 and 2595 Bryan Evansville Road.
• Ordinance – Robinson Road Subdivision: No public comment. Approved on first reading (unanimous)—vacation, final plat, and subdivision agreement.
• New Restaurant Liquor License #55 – City Works Cafe: Located at 162 South Walcott. No public comment. Approved with Councillor Pollock abstaining.
• New Restaurant Liquor License #54 – Frida's House Mexican Food: Located at 350 Southeast Wyoming Boulevard. No public comment. Approved with Councillor Pollock abstaining.
• Second Reading – Shepherd of the Hills Subdivision: No public comment. Approved on second reading (unanimous).
• Consent Resolutions (16 items): Adopted items including the Downtown Hotel Urban Renewal Plan, agreements for bond counsel (Butler Snow LLP and Hathaway & Coons), a five-year uniform services contract with Kinsco LLC ($475,000), transit services contracts for Natrona County and the Town of Evansville for FY2027, rescission of a waterline easement, city hall chiller replacement contract, Wolf Creek drainage repair, structural repairs project, victim services contract, cybersecurity software grant, homeland security training and equipment grants (including $10,300 training and $65,100 for an explosive gas detection device), official's payment account with First Interstate Bank, and ice arena addition site plan. Councillor Sweeney voted no on item 9A14 (officials' payment account); all other items passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• All consent items, ordinances, and resolutions passed as indicated above.
• The mobile crisis team will continue coordination with city staff on the MOU and funding clarification.
• The Stirrups neighborhood dispute remains unresolved; the council encouraged private discussions and will continue to work with both parties.
• The council voted unanimously (>2/3 majority) to enter executive session to discuss litigation and attorney-client privilege, with the regular meeting to reconvene solely for adjournment.