Casper City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2026

The Casper City Council held a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM. The meeting included public comments, public hearings, multiple ordinance readings, resolutions for infrastructure improvements, and council reports. Key actions included approval of a malt beverage and catering permit ordinance amendment, several subdivision plats, a water main improvements contract, and numerous consent agenda items. The council also received public input on park facilities and heard council member reports on community events and initiatives.

Consent Calendar

• July 21, 2026, Meeting Minutes: Approved minutes of the July 21, 2026, regular meeting and executive session. (Motion by Councilor McIntosh, second by Councilor Bond; all aye)
• General Bills and Claims: Approved as audited by City Manager Jordan. (Motion by Councilor Pollock, second by Councilor McIntosh; all aye)
• Consent Agenda – Resolution Items (10B1-10B11): Approved as a block, including agreements with WYDOT, water service contracts, USTA tennis court grant, Republic Parking contract amendment, Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition grant, DOJ Equitable Sharing Program, Piper Sandler underwriter services, Falcon Construction for downtown alley paving, sanitary sewer improvements agreement, and elevator brake replacement at Casper Business Center. (Motion by Councilor Sweeney, second by Councilor Bond; all aye)
• Consent Minute Action Items (11A1-11A4): Approved as a block, including a taxicab license (Sydney Whittington dba Juniper Ride Company), purchase of a 48-foot walking floor trailer ($165,000), purchase of a full-size SUV ($70,097), and purchase of a pull behind rotary mower ($34,200). (Motion by Councilor McIntosh, second by Councilor Bond; all aye)

Public Comments & Testimony

• Mariah Bowie: Spoke in favor of improvements to the Crossroads Park complex, specifically requesting plumbed restrooms and general upkeep. She presented a petition and Google form survey to the council. Councilor Pollock noted that one-cent funds have been accumulated for lighting at Crossroads Park with the intent to apply for matching grants. Councilor Bond confirmed the condition of the porta-potties and expressed appreciation for the advocacy.
• Justin (family name not given): Spoke in favor of the malt beverage and catering permit ordinance amendment. He shared that his family has operated a convenience store at the corner since 1969 (originally a full-service station) and supported the changes.
• Renee Penton Jones (Regency Hotel Management): Spoke in favor of the same amendment, stating it would allow the Best Western Downtown to cater events, including those at Old Town on the same property. She noted the current inability to do so despite state statute alignment.
• Steve (developer, Robertson Road subdivision): Answered questions about the proposed 66-lot subdivision at Robertson Road Edition No. 2. He explained the project includes 8 two-story row houses and 58 single-level homes (approximately 1,200 sq. ft.) with expected prices of $350,000–$400,000, targeting accessible housing for seniors and young families. (No public opposition was expressed at any hearing.)

Discussion Items

• Malt Beverage and Catering Permit Ordinance Amendment (First Reading): Proposed amendments to Casper Municipal Code Sections 5.08.140 (malt beverage and catering permits for public events) and 5.08.260 (drive-in area restrictions) to allow resort liquor license holders to apply for catering permits and allow retail license holders to operate drive-through windows for package sales. City Manager confirmed the changes align with state statutes; existing drive-throughs would be grandfathered, new ones would require building permits. Council approved on first reading (motion by Councilor Bond, second by Councilor McIntosh; Councilor Pollock abstained, others aye).
• Annexation and Zoning Ordinance (Second Reading): Approved annexation, annexation agreement, and zoning for 4.2 acres (Brian Stinkle Lot 7, PT Commercial, 2585 and 2595 Brian Evansville Road). (Motion by Councilor McIntosh, second by Councilor Jensen; all aye)
• Robertson Road Edition No. 2 Subdivision Ordinance (Second Reading): Approved vacation of existing plat, replatting, and zone change for a 66-lot subdivision emulating Fairgrounds Estates twin home style. Development details provided by the applicant. (Motion by Councilor Pollock, second by Councilor Sweeney; all aye)
• Shepherd of the Hills Edition Subdivision Ordinance (Third Reading): Approved vacation and replat, final plat, and zone change. (Motion by Councilor McIntosh, second by Councilor Sweeney; all aye)
• Priority Water Main Improvements Agreement: Authorized a resolution and agreement with Ramshorn Construction Incorporated for replacement of water mains on Poplar Street (25th to 29th), 29th Street (Poplar to Kaufman), Yellowstone Highway (Wilson to Lowell), and Jim Bridger Avenue (Desmond to Bel Air). City Manager noted 40% grant funding secured and recommended a $300,000 construction contingency. (Motion by Councilor Pollock, second by Councilor McIntosh; all aye)
• Y Document Amendment: Authorized amendment No. 1 to the cooperative agreement with WYDOT for the Poplar Street utility project. (Motion by Councilor McIntosh, second by Councilor Pollock; all aye)

Key Outcomes

• Public Hearing Dates: Council voted to cancel the public hearing scheduled for August 18, 2026, and establish a new public hearing date of August 18, 2026, for the downtown urban renewal project resolution. (Motion by Councilor Pollock, second by Councilor Bond; all aye)
• Malt Beverage and Catering Permit Ordinance: Passed on first reading (8-0-1, with Councilor Pollock abstaining). The ordinance aligns city code with state statutes, allowing resort licensees to cater and retail licensees to offer drive-through package sales.
• Subdivision Approvals: Three ordinances passed unanimously (second reading for two, third reading for one), enabling annexation and development of new residential subdivisions.
• Water Main Contract: Approved $300,000 contingency with the low bidder; project funded in part by grants.
• Consent Agenda: All items approved unanimously.
• Council Reports and Community Updates: Councilors provided updates on:
  • Gaming legislation (select committee on problem gambling prevention and treatment funding, proposing increases from $300,000 to $1.3M–$1.8M)
  • Gubernatorial forum hosted by the Council on Disabilities
  • Captain Dixon fundraiser and police recruit swearing-in ceremony
  • Senior district meeting regarding potential property tax exemption impacts
  • David Street Station National Night Out event (night of August 4)
  • First annual Sun Ranch Day (Saturday, August 8, 10 AM–3 PM)
  • Feral cat neutering progress (427 cats to date)
  • FREE ASIST suicide prevention training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on August 10–11, 2026, at Central Wyoming Counseling Center
  • Clarification that the City of Casper does not use Flock cameras
• Next Meetings: Work session on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM; regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
• Executive Session: Council voted unanimously (all aye) to adjourn to executive session for litigation and attorney-client privilege matters, with the intention to reconvene the regular meeting solely for adjournment.