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Casper City Council Regular Meeting - September 1, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
BodyCasper, Wyoming
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, September 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Council meeting to order.

0:01

The chair would entertain a motion to by consent by consent minute action, excuse the absence of counselor Jensen.

0:08

So moved.

0:10

Move by Councillor Pollock, seconded by Counselor Haskins.

0:13

Please cast your vote.

0:25

Sorry, Jenna.

0:27

I didn't hear a good reason.

0:30

Please record the vote.

0:31

With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes.

0:34

Thank you.

0:34

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:02

Please read the consent minute approval titles.

1:05

Approving the minutes of the August 18th, 2026 regular council meeting.

1:10

Chair Duntertain a motion to approve the consent minute action.

1:17

Move by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Counselor Haskins.

1:20

Any abstentions?

1:21

Please cast your vote.

1:25

Please record the vote.

1:27

With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes.

1:31

Chair would entertain a motion to approve by minute action the September 1st, 2026 bills and claims as audited by City Manager Jordan.

1:40

Second.

1:41

Move by Councillor Bond, seconded by Counselor Pollock.

1:44

Any abstentions?

1:46

Please cast your vote.

1:50

Please record the vote.

1:51

With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes.

1:57

At this time, I would like to welcome the members of the Jason's Friends Foundation and a Jason's Friends family here tonight to discuss childhood cancer awareness month.

2:08

If you would please come forward for a few words and I can read a proclamation.

2:27

Thank you very much.

2:28

On behalf of Jason's Friends Foundation, I'm Lady C E Zaria here and Andrea here from Jason's Friends, along with the Frederickson family, who is one of the 180 families that are currently part of our Jason's Friends program.

2:45

We work with families throughout the state of Wyoming that have children up to age 21 with cancer brain tumors or any kind of childhood cancer and do a lot of different things to help with these families depending on what they might need, whether it's travel expenses.

3:01

They have to leave Wyoming for care, they go down to Denver, Salt Lake, sometimes much further.

3:06

But we cover things back home as needed: house payments, rent payments, utility payments, car payments, whatever we can do to ease the burden of having a child with cancer in the state of Wyoming.

3:17

And uh September is childhood cancer awareness month, and we appreciate the opportunity to be recognized and have you guys recognize the uh month of September as that month.

3:30

Thank you.

3:31

Thank you.

3:31

Would anybody else like to make any comments?

3:37

No, okay.

3:38

Thank you all.

3:39

All right, so I'm gonna have everybody come on up here right behind me.

3:42

Um can somebody take a picture for okay.

4:30

Uh whereas Jason's Friends Foundation is currently supporting over 184 Wyoming families who have had the misfortune of having a child diagnosed with cancer, brain and spinal cord tumors, and will continue to help these families until their child reaches 21 years of age.

4:48

And whereas Jason's Friends Foundation has enrolled 15 new families so far in 2026 alone, compared to 31 total in 2025 and 21 total in 2024.

5:00

This sharp increase is a sobering reminder of the ongoing need in Wyoming.

5:05

And whereas Jason's Friends Foundation has expended over 9.4 million directly to Wyoming families of children with cancer, brain or spinal cord tumors since its inception in 1996, preventing financial instability and relieving much of their financial burden.

5:23

And whereas over 74 Wyoming children have lost their battle with cancer, brain or spinal cord tumors in the last 30 years.

5:32

Whereas cancer efforts affects children and young adults differently from adults as their bodies are still developing, and the side effects of the treatment alone can cause more harm to their maturing systems.

5:46

Whereas September is observed internationally as childhood cancer awareness month.

5:52

Now therefore I, Ray Pacheco, the mayor of the city of Casper, Wyoming, do hereby proclaim September 26th as child cancer awareness month in this community.

6:03

And I encourage all of our citizens to help raise awareness of pediatric cancer and to support programs such as Jason's Friends Foundation that give financial emotion and emotional assistance to the victims and their families.

6:15

And where in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause the official seal of the city of Casper, Wyoming to be affixed this first day of September 2026.

7:10

Lisa, I just wanted to say very quickly, um, thank you for the work that you've done over these last many decades that you've done for this community.

7:19

Well, we appreciate you very much.

7:20

So thank you.

7:31

Now is the time that we invite anyone in the audience who wishes to come and speak to the council.

7:36

Um this portion of the meeting is dedicated to the public to allow them time to discuss uh matters of public interest and to voice any of their concerns.

7:44

Um we do ask that you please state your name, direct all questions and comments to the mayor.

7:49

No personal obscenities or threats will be tolerated.

7:52

Council will not respond to any of the personnel matters, those will all be referred to our city manager.

7:57

Uh counselors may ask clarifying questions, but if they choose to respond to matters, they will do so during the scheduled council response time, following communications from persons present.

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Arts And Culture█████████9%
Public Safety██████6%
Homelessness██████6%
Public Health█████5%
Zoning█████5%
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Summary of Proceedings

Casper City Council Regular Meeting - September 1, 2026

The Casper City Council convened a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included ceremonial recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, public comments on local concerns, approval of consent agendas, public hearings on ordinances and resolutions, and council member reports. All votes were unanimous except for one ordinance amendment that saw divided votes. The meeting concluded with an executive session on land acquisition and attorney-client privileged matters.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of August 18, 2026: Approved unanimously.
  • Bills and Claims for September 1, 2026: Approved as audited by City Manager Jordan, with all council members voting aye.
  • Public Hearing Dates Established: September 15, 2026, for ordinances approving the Park Ridge Medical Campus No. 5 subdivision, annexation of a half-acre portion of Tract 7 Brian Stinkle subdivision (2583 Bryan Evansville Road), and the Nissan Edition subdivision; November 3, 2026, for resolutions finding facts under Wyoming Statute 15-1-402 regarding both annexations.
  • Consent Resolutions (10A1–10A12): Approved unanimously, covering contracts, easements, grants, and agreements, including a water service contract, a water exchange petition, stormwater plan amendments, temporary easements, a school district MOU, a Federal Transit Administration grant application, geotechnical services for Tower Hill Tank, a federal mineral royalty grant application for Fire Station 1, a Justice Assistance Grant MOU, a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association agreement, and an urban renewal development agreement for the downtown hotel project.
  • Consent Minute Actions (11A1–11A8): Approved unanimously, authorizing purchases of equipment (trailers, mowers, a street sweeper, turf utility vehicle, etc.) totaling $975,239, and appointments to the Wyoming Association of Risk Management Liability Pool and Property Pool Boards.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jim Hart (Envision Electric): Raised a parking issue on Durango Court, where parked vehicles on a 90-degree corner prevent trucks from turning. He reported that the city engineer claimed it was not an intersection and suggested painting the curb red. He provided photos of trucks blocking the road and expressed concerns about emergency access. He requested council assistance.
  • Mike DeLuca (407 Goodstein): Complained about fiber optic cable installation by Visionary, citing quality issues. He had previously contacted Visionary and local officials without resolution. Council members acknowledged the issue, referencing the city's fiber optics information page and suggesting escalation if needed.
  • Property Owner for Brian Evansville Road Annexation (name not stated): Spoke in favor of the resolution to annex properties at 2585 and 2595 Bryan Evansville Road, stating, "I own Til Enterprises and the properties for the annexation... just really excited to hopefully be done with this finally and move forward."

Discussion Items

  • Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Representatives from Jason's Friends Foundation (including C.E.O. Zaria and Andrea) and the Frederickson family (one of 180 current families) addressed the council. They explained the foundation's work supporting Wyoming families with children up to age 21 diagnosed with cancer or brain tumors, covering travel, housing, utilities, and other expenses. Mayor Ray Pacheco read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Casper, noting the foundation has enrolled 15 new families in 2026 alone (vs. 31 total in 2025 and 21 in 2024), has expended over $9.4 million since 1996, and that over 74 Wyoming children have lost their battle in the last 30 years.
  • Public Hearing on Lease Transaction with U.S. Bank Trust Company: City Attorney presented exhibits (correspondence and affidavit of publication). No public comments were made for or against. The ordinance (authorizing a lease transaction for financing capital improvements) was approved on first reading unanimously.
  • Public Hearing on Resolution for Annexation of 2585 and 2595 Bryan Evansville Road: City Attorney presented exhibits. One speaker (property owner) spoke in favor. No opposition. Resolution adopted unanimously.
  • Third Reading of Ordinance for Annexation of Brian Stinko Tract 7: No public comments; ordinance approved unanimously.
  • Third Reading of Amended Ordinance amending Municipal Code 5.08.260 (Use of Drive-In Areas Restrictions): No public comments. The vote was split: Councillors Haskins and Gamroth voted no, Councillor Pollock abstained, and all others voted aye. The motion passed, but the chair noted the requirement for a majority of all seated council members (not just present). Councillor Pollock later apologized for confusion regarding the vote count.
  • Council Reports and Updates:
    • Councillor Haskins: Announced a draft survey regarding the gaming moratorium to be emailed to council for feedback.
    • Councillor Bond: Reported on the traffic box wrap art program, noting only three submissions and the group's decision to extend the deadline; also mentioned attending a gaming work group meeting and the county commission presentation by Prometheus Hyperscale (no action taken), reminded about Art Walk on Thursday, and raised concerns about e-bikes/scooters.
    • Councillor Sweeney: Attended police department area meetings (e-bikes were a popular topic), the MPO meeting on Amico Road, and the Celtic Festival at the mountain; met with the Vice Consul General of Ireland; attended Revenue Committee sessions; noted a constitutional amendment on November 3rd (50% residential property cut) and its potential impact on the senior district funding.
    • Councillor Pollock: Reported on the homelessness coalition meeting, noting targeted enforcement downtown yielded positive results, the transit study will be completed in October, Salvation Army expanding women's program, and a survey distributed to gauge group's future. Also attended Old Yellowstone District Committee meeting.
    • Councillor Haskins (again) noted a possible ordinance mix-up and apologized; announced the Cowboy Kindness Award (Martha Wallace), and the 50th anniversary of the senior center on Friday.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent agenda items (minutes, bills, public hearing dates, resolutions, and minute actions) were approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance authorizing lease transaction with U.S. Bank Trust Company passed first reading unanimously.
  • Resolution for annexation of 2585/2595 Bryan Evansville Road adopted unanimously.
  • Ordinance for annexation and zoning of the same property passed third reading unanimously.
  • Amended ordinance regarding drive-in area restrictions passed third reading with Councillors Haskins and Gamroth voting no, Councillor Pollock abstaining, and all others voting aye.
  • City staff were directed to follow up with Jim Hart and Mike DeLuca regarding their concerns (parking issue and fiber optic complaints).
  • The meeting adjourned into executive session for land acquisition and attorney-client privileged matters, with all council members voting in favor (two-thirds majority required).

Next Meeting: Work session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM; regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Council meeting to order. The chair would entertain a motion to by consent by consent minute action, excuse the absence of counselor Jensen. So moved. Move by Councillor Pollock, seconded by Counselor Haskins. Please cast your vote. Sorry, Jenna. I didn't hear a good reason. Please record the vote. With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes. Thank you. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please read the consent minute approval titles. Approving the minutes of the August 18th, 2026 regular council meeting. Chair Duntertain a motion to approve the consent minute action. Move by Councillor McIntosh, seconded by Counselor Haskins. Any abstentions? Please cast your vote. Please record the vote. With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes. Chair would entertain a motion to approve by minute action the September 1st, 2026 bills and claims as audited by City Manager Jordan. Second. Move by Councillor Bond, seconded by Counselor Pollock. Any abstentions? Please cast your vote. Please record the vote. With all counselors voting aye, the motion passes. At this time, I would like to welcome the members of the Jason's Friends Foundation and a Jason's Friends family here tonight to discuss childhood cancer awareness month. If you would please come forward for a few words and I can read a proclamation. Thank you very much. On behalf of Jason's Friends Foundation, I'm Lady C E Zaria here and Andrea here from Jason's Friends, along with the Frederickson family, who is one of the 180 families that are currently part of our Jason's Friends program. We work with families throughout the state of Wyoming that have children up to age 21 with cancer brain tumors or any kind of childhood cancer and do a lot of different things to help with these families depending on what they might need, whether it's travel expenses. They have to leave Wyoming for care, they go down to Denver, Salt Lake, sometimes much further. But we cover things back home as needed: house payments, rent payments, utility payments, car payments, whatever we can do to ease the burden of having a child with cancer in the state of Wyoming. And uh September is childhood cancer awareness month, and we appreciate the opportunity to be recognized and have you guys recognize the uh month of September as that month. Thank you. Thank you. Would anybody else like to make any comments? No, okay. Thank you all. All right, so I'm gonna have everybody come on up here right behind me. Um can somebody take a picture for okay. Uh whereas Jason's Friends Foundation is currently supporting over 184 Wyoming families who have had the misfortune of having a child diagnosed with cancer, brain and spinal cord tumors, and will continue to help these families until their child reaches 21 years of age. And whereas Jason's Friends Foundation has enrolled 15 new families so far in 2026 alone, compared to 31 total in 2025 and 21 total in 2024. This sharp increase is a sobering reminder of the ongoing need in Wyoming. And whereas Jason's Friends Foundation has expended over 9.4 million directly to Wyoming families of children with cancer, brain or spinal cord tumors since its inception in 1996, preventing financial instability and relieving much of their financial burden. And whereas over 74 Wyoming children have lost their battle with cancer, brain or spinal cord tumors in the last 30 years. Whereas cancer efforts affects children and young adults differently from adults as their bodies are still developing, and the side effects of the treatment alone can cause more harm to their maturing systems. Whereas September is observed internationally as childhood cancer awareness month. Now therefore I, Ray Pacheco, the mayor of the city of Casper, Wyoming, do hereby proclaim September 26th as child cancer awareness month in this community. And I encourage all of our citizens to help raise awareness of pediatric cancer and to support programs such as Jason's Friends Foundation that give financial emotion and emotional assistance to the victims and their families.

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