City Council Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026

The Sheridan City Council met on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM with Mayor Bridger presiding. Councilmembers Lumen, Brans, Lightnum, and Whitzel were present; Councilmembers Wood and Patzik were absent. The meeting opened with a prayer from Tony Foreman and proceeded through proclamations, consent agenda, public hearings, old business, new business, and council reports.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included:
  • Bid award to Fremont Motor Company for three 2027 Dodge Durango pursuit AWD vehicles ($125,544).
  • Bid award to Laramie Peak Motors for one half-ton, one three-quarter ton, and one one-ton truck ($176,512).
  • Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2026 regular council meeting.
  • Approval of claims.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public signed up to speak; none were offered.

Discussion Items

• Hunger Action Month Proclamation (Community Update): Jenna Noel, Development Manager of the Food Bank of Wyoming, presented statistics showing that food insecurity rates in Wyoming are at a more than 10-year high, affecting one in seven individuals and one in five children. In Sheridan County, over 4,980 individuals (15.5% of the population) experience food insecurity. The Food Bank of Wyoming distributed over 12 million pounds of food in 2025. The council unanimously adopted the proclamation.
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation (Staff Update): Fire Marshal Gerald Johnston presented the proclamation for October 4–10, 2026, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower," emphasizing lithium-ion battery fire risks. He noted that the fire department hosted an open house on October 10 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Council members discussed safe charging practices and battery disposal. The proclamation was adopted.
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation and Advocacy & Resource Center Update: Yvonne from the Advocacy and Resource Center provided a summer 2026 update. Key statistics for the prior fiscal year included: 238 victims of domestic violence served, 1,212 hotline calls, and 17 victims plus one child requiring 62 nights in safe shelter. In a three-month period, advocates made 479 individual contacts, assisted with protection orders 151 times (applied for 25, 14 granted), and provided financial assistance 36 times (annual budget of $35,000). Challenges included housing affordability and mental health access. The center receives funding from city and county taxes as mandated by state statute. The proclamation was adopted.
• PL-26-32 – Allison Minor Two Subdivision (Final Plat) (Public Hearing): City Planner Kelly Schroeder presented a proposal to split a 1.81-acre B1-zoned lot at First Avenue West and Wetlands Drive into two lots (0.91 and 0.90 acres) for future multifamily development. Planning commission unanimously recommended approval. One public commenter raised parking questions. The hearing was held from 5:58 PM to 6:01 PM. Council approved the final plat.
• PL-26-29 – High Eagle Miners Subdivision (Skipped due to agenda order error; actually handled later as Old Business? Note: Transcript shows the hearing was started but then corrected to move to Consent Agenda first. No further action on this item in the transcript.)
• Old Business: Cloud Peak Ranch 15A Filing Rezone (Ordinance 2303-26, Third and Final Reading) : This rezone of 940 Cubby Ren Road from B1 to PUD (Planned Unit Development) allows outdoor storage of boats, RVs, and vehicles. The item had been postponed from August 17. Public hearing in July drew one comment about visual impact. The applicant intends to match the appearance of a neighboring storage facility. Planning commission and staff recommended approval. Council voted unanimously (all present ayes) to adopt the ordinance.
• Bid Award – 2026 Crushing Project (New Business): City Engineer Thomas Marneau presented a bid award to Wagner Ranch Services for $64,125 to crush approximately 5,500 cubic yards (6,600 tons) of concrete and asphalt at the Sheridan landfill. The recycled aggregate will be used for soft-surface pathways, landfill roads, and utility backfill. The project saves about $119,000 compared to purchasing similar aggregate ($27.75/ton market price vs. $9.70/ton via crushing). Two bids were received; Wagner Ranch Services was the lowest qualified. Council approved the award.
• Resolution 19-26 – Diagonal Parking on North Connor Street (New Business): The developer Landmark 228 LLC proposes a three-story, six-unit apartment at 260 East Brundage Street. The resolution approves five diagonal public parking spaces on the west side of North Connor Street within a public use easement. The developer will privately fund improvements and has signed a maintenance agreement. Staff recommended approval; council approved the resolution.

Key Outcomes

• Approved all three proclamations (Hunger Action Month, Fire Prevention Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month) for October 2026.
• Approved the consent agenda with four items (vehicle bids, minutes, claims).
• Approved the final plat for Allison Minor Two Subdivision (PL-26-32).
• Adopted Ordinance 2303-26 on third and final reading, rezoning Cloud Peak Ranch 15A Filing to PUD (unanimous vote).
• Awarded the 2026 crushing project to Wagner Ranch Services for $64,125.
• Adopted Resolution 19-26 authorizing diagonal parking on the west side of North Connor Street.
• Council received reports from committee representatives on the Sheridan Economic and Education Development Authority (CEDO), Northeast Wyoming Coalition, Critical Air Service Team, Sheridan Water Service, and the Downtown Sheridan Association (including the Iron Riders sculpture project).