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DouglasWY averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$251,500 Typical home value $322,055 +2.2% yr/yr · +24.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (3)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Matthew Schmidt
- Perry Hershberger
- Ron McNare
Municipal budget
Total revenue$33.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$6.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$65K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,328 (FY2023)
Development activity
20257 housing units ($2.3M)
Upcoming
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 07:00
City Council
Memorial Hospital Converse County Boardroom, Douglas
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 09:00
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107 N 5th St, Douglas
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:00
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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Memorial Hospital Converse County Boardroom, Douglas
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 09:00
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107 N 5th St, Douglas
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 07:00
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Memorial Hospital Converse County Boardroom, Douglas
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 16:00
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 09:00
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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 14:00
General
PO Box 1030, Douglas
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Council to hold public hearings on conditional use permits for preschool, warehouse, restaurant
The Douglas City Council will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a preschool in a residential zone, a warehouse/office in an industrial zone, and a restaurant/sports bar in a business zone. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances on landscaping requirements and elected official compensation, plus action items on community center fees, bid awards for a service truck and street slurry seal, and a parks supervisor position.
- Public hearing: Conditional use permit for Kelsi Gilmore to operate a preschool at 1430 Meadow Lane (R-2 zone)
- Public hearing: Conditional use permit for Marc Andreen to build a warehouse/office at 180 Elkhorn Way (I zone)
- Public hearing: Conditional use permit for Wagonhound Land & Livestock Co to build a restaurant/sports bar at 5 Cinch Loop (B-2 zone)
- Ordinance 1073: Increase compensation for elected officials (2nd reading)
- Bid awards: 2027 Ford F-350 service truck and 2026-2027 street slurry seal project
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City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Disclosures by City Council Members
3.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4.
Leadership Moment
5.
Public Comments
a.
Neighborhood Safety/Increased Patrols: Tonya Morehead
6.
Approval of Consent Docket
a.
Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting: August 10, 2026
City Council Special Call Meeting: August 18, 2026
b. Other – Consent
Ordinance 1070: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas
Municipal Code Pertaining to Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening,
2nd Reading
7.
Presentations
a.
Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
b. Award: Historic Preservation Commission
8.
Discussion Items
a.
Aid-To-Others: The Gathering (Blessings in a Backpack)
b. Landfill Fees: Waive for Special Circumstances
c.
Ordinance 1072: Child Safety Zones
d. Endowment: Wyoming Community Foundation
9.
Public Hearing
a.
Resolution 2026-35: A Resolution Authorizing a Conditional Use Permit
for Kelsi Gilmore to Operate a Pre-School in an R-2 …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 14:30
City Council
City Council to receive water update from Ben Jordan
This is a work shop meeting of the Douglas City Council. The only agenda item is a water update presented by Ben Jordan. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Water update presented by Ben Jordan
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101 N 4th St, Douglas
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WORK SHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2026 – 2:30 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1.
Water: Ben Jordan
a.
Water Update
Monday, August 24, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council meeting is solely a procedural employee BBQ event
This meeting consists only of a City Employee BBQ with no legislative or policy items. The agenda contains no ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings for discussion or action.
Washington Park, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 21, 2026 – 5:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
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City of Douglas website**
1. City Employee BBQ
Friday, August 21, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
107 N 5th St, Douglas
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to discuss HDR Client Appreciation Event
The Douglas City Council is meeting to discuss a single item: the HDR Client Appreciation Event. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Discussion of HDR Client Appreciation Event
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64 Golf Course Road, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 19, 2026 – 5:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. HDR Client Appreciation Event
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 14:00
City Council
Douglas City Council special meeting: executive session only
This is a special-called City Council meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session. The agenda contains no public action items, votes, or discussion topics; it is limited to roll call, disclosures, agenda approval, the closed session, and adjournment.
- Executive session (closed to public)
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101 N 4th St, Douglas
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SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 18, 2026 – 2:00 PM
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this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
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City of Douglas website**
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Disclosures by City Council Members
3.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4.
Executive Session
5.
Adjourn
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
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City Council Special Call Minutes
August 18, 2026
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Ron
McNare, Matthew Schmidt, Joel Weeks. Perry Hershberger was absent.
2.
Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember Weeks moved to approve the general agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Schmidt. Motion carried 4-0.
4.
Executive Session
Councilmember McNare moved to move to adjourn into executive session for
the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, right to practice,
dismissal, complaints or charges against a public officer, professional person
or employee, in accordance with W.S. § 16-4-405(a)(ii). Seconded by
Councilmember Weeks. Motion carried 4-0.
5.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:02 P.M.
Kim Pexton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk
Published: August 26, 2026
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission to review day care, warehouse, restaurant permits and landscape code
The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will review three development applications and a proposed landscape code update, then forward recommendations to the city council on August 24. The commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the council. Applicants are encouraged to attend both meetings.
- CUP2026-0004: conditional use permit for day care at 1430 Meadow Lane (R-1 zone)
- DEV2026-0004: warehouse and office at 180 Elkhorn Way (I zone)
- DEV2026-0005: restaurant and sports bar at 5 Cinch Loop (B-2 zone)
- ORD 1070: landscape code update for water conservation
- CUP2026-0003: pre-school at 999 Eagle Drive (forwarded from prior meeting)
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
August 17, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are recorded and broadcast live on cable
channel 9.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory body to the city council. Items
appearing on this agenda will be considered by the city council on August 24, 2026. All
applicants are strongly encouraged to attend both meetings.
I.
Call to Order
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of the Agenda
V. Approval of the Minutes
A. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes: July 20, 2026
VI. Planning and Zoning Matters
A. CUP2026-0004: Application Kelsi Gilmore to the City of Douglas for a conditional
use permit to operate a day care in an R-1 Neighborhood Residential Zone at 1430
Meadow Lane (Stone River Meadows, Lot 10).
B. DEV2026-0004: Application by Marc Andreen for a Type B Development
to build a warehouse and office in an I Industrial Zone at 180 Elkhorn
Way (Elkhorn Subdivision, Lot 4).
C. DEV2026-0005: Application by Jensen Davenport Architects - Sokhour
Seng for a Type B Development to build a restaurant and sports bar in a
B-2 General Business Zone at 5 Cinch Loop (7 Trails Commercial South,
Lot 4).
VII. Code Considerations
A. ORD 1070 Landscape Code (Water Conservation)
VIII. Staff Report – City Council Action on Forwarded Items
A. CUP2026-0003: Application by McKenzie Burgener for approval of a
conditional use permit to operate a pre-school in an R-1 Neighborhood …
Sat Aug 15, 2026 · 08:00
City Council
City Council holds possible quorum meeting for Wyoming State Fair Parade
The Douglas City Council is meeting on August 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM for a possible quorum meeting. The only agenda item is the Wyoming State Fair Parade, which takes place the same day. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed beyond the parade event.
- Wyoming State Fair Parade on Saturday, August 15, 2026
City of Douglas Annex, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 15, 2026 – 8:00 AM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Wyoming State Fair Parade
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
City Council holds procedural meet-and-greet with new city manager
The Douglas City Council is meeting for a possible quorum session that includes only a meet-and-greet with the city manager. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.
- City Manager Meet & Greet
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Converse County Library, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 2026 – 4:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. City Manager Meet & Greet
Friday, August 14, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Council tours Community Center, no votes or decisions planned
This is a procedural meeting with a possible quorum. The only agenda item is a walk-through of the Community Center. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Community Center walk-through on August 14, 2026
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Community Center, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 2026 – 10:00 AM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Community Center Walk Through
Friday, August 14, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 14:15
General
PO Box 1030, Douglas
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 14:15
General
PO Box 1030, Douglas
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 14:00
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PO Box 1030, Douglas
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 14:00
City Council
City Council workshop on Community Center operations
This is a workshop meeting of the Douglas City Council, with a single agenda item: discussion of Community Center operations. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Community Center operations discussion
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101 N 4th St, Douglas
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WORK SHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 10, 2026 – 2:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Community Center
a. Community Center: Operations
Monday, August 10, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Council to vote on pay raises, truck purchases, and child safety zones
The Douglas City Council will consider several action items, including ordinances on elected official compensation and child safety zones, as well as purchases for a dump/plow truck, a refuse truck, and a skid steer. They will also discuss staffing for a Parks Supervisor and a possible city purchase of acres for sale. The meeting includes routine consent items and public comment periods.
- Ordinance 1073: increase compensation of elected officials
- Ordinance 1072: Child Safety Zones (discussion)
- Purchase: 2026/27 Freightliner Dump/Plow Truck
- Purchase: 2026/27 Freightliner 27-yard Side Load Refuse truck, Unit #701
- Purchase: 2026 Skid Steer/Loader, Unit #144
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✓ Decided: Council approves child safety zone ordinance, truck purchases, and pay raise
The Douglas City Council approved several items, including a first reading of Ordinance 1073 to increase elected officials' compensation (Mayor Pexton abstained), a first reading of Ordinance 1070 on landscaping and buffering, and a resolution for a WWDO Level III Grant. They also approved a school resource officer MOU, and purchases of a dump/plow truck ($322,358), a refuse truck ($278,200), and a skid steer ($71,907). An item on selling city-owned land was moved to executive session.
- Approved Ordinance 1070 (landscaping/buffering) on first reading, 5-0.
- Approved Resolution 2026-33 (WWDO Level III Grant application), 5-0.
- Approved MOU with Converse County School District for a School Resource Officer, 5-0.
- Accepted bid from Floyd's Truck and Equipment for a 2026/27 Freightliner Dump/Plow Truck, $322,358, 5-0.
- Accepted bid from Floyd's Truck and Equipment for a 2026/27 Freightliner 27-yard Side Load Refuse Truck, $278,200, 5-0.
- Accepted bid from RDO Equipment of Casper for a 325/P Skid Steer/Loader, $71,907, 5-0.
- Approved Ordinance 1073 (elected official compensation increase) on first reading, 4-0 (Mayor Pexton abstained).
- Moved item 8B (Acres for Sale) to executive session.
City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 10, 2026 – 4:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4. Leadership Moment
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Docket
a. Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting: July 27, 2026
b. Bills & Claims
Warrant Register: July 2026
c. Other – Consent
7. Presentations
a. Award: Historic Preservation Commission
8. Discussion Items
a. Staffing: Parks Supervisor
b. Acres for Sale: City Purchase Consideration
c. Ordinance 1072: Child Safety Zones
9. Tabled Items
a. Ordinance 1070: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas
Municipal Code Pertaining to Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
10. Council Action Items
a. Resolution 2026-33: WWDO Level III Grant Application
b. MOU: School Resource Officer
c. Purhcase: 2026/27 Freightliner Dump/Plow Truck
d. Purchase: 2026/27 Freightliner 27-yard Side Load Refuse truck, Unit #701
e. Purchase: 2026 Skid Steer/Loader, Unit #144
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City Council Regular Minutes
August 10, 2026
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim
Pexton, Ron McNare, Perry Hershberger, Matthew Schmidt, Joel Weeks. Also
present: Michele Carter, Interim City Manager/Human Resources Director; Mike
Armstrong, City Attorney; Clara Chaffin, Community Development Director; Devon
Litzsinger, City Clerk; Avery Cowardin, Interim Chief of Police; John Harbarger, Public
Works Director; Mary Nicol, Administrative Services Director/Treasurer; Brandon Frye,
Parks and Recreation Director; and Linda Doane, Deputy City Clerk. Mayor Pexton led
the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Disclosures by City Council Members
Mayor Pexton abstained from item 10F: Ordinance 1073.
3.
Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember McNare requested to move item 8B: Acres for Sale to
executive session. Councilmember Hershberger requested to remove item 7A:
Award. Councilmember Hershberger moved to approve the general agenda
with corrections. Seconded by Councilmember Schmidt. Motion carried 5-0.
4.
Leadership Moment
None.
5.
Public Comments
Mike Hagemann commented on the community center. Aaron Lore
commented on leaks at the Douglas Municipal Waterpark.
6.
Approval of Consent Docket
Councilmember Weeks moved to approve the consent docket as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember McNare. Mot …
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council holds retirement party, no official business
This meeting is a retirement party with no official city business on the agenda. The council may have a quorum present but no decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Retirement party for unspecified individual(s)
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Bartling Park, Douglas
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POSSIBLE QUORUM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 2026 – 3:00 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
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City of Douglas website**
1. Retirement Party
Friday, August 7, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 07:00
City Council
Memorial Hospital Converse County Boardroom, Douglas
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 15:00
General
PO Box 1030, Douglas
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 14:30
City Council
City Council to consider ordinance amending landscaping and screening rules
The City Council will meet to discuss and consider Ordinance 1070. This ordinance proposes amendments to Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas Municipal Code regarding landscaping, buffering, and screening.
- Ordinance 1070: Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas Municipal Code (Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 27, 2026 – 2:30 PM
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**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
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City of Douglas website**
1. Ordinance 1070: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas
Municipal Code Pertaining to Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
a. Ordinance 1070: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas
Municipal Code Pertaining to Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
Monday, July 27, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Public hearing on conditional use permit for pre-school at 999 Eagle Drive
The Douglas City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2026-32 to authorize a conditional use permit for a pre-school in an R-1 residential zone. They will also discuss council member compensation, bid awards for vehicles and equipment, and an alley on N 9th St. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and the June 2026 warrant register.
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for a pre-school at 999 Eagle Drive (Meadowlark Trails, Lot 8)
- Tabled item: bar and grill liquor license for Princess Movie Theater
- Discussion on council member compensation
- Bid awards for 2027 1/2 ton crew cab pickup 4x4, 4WD UTV with snow plow, two police package SUVs, and a forklift
- Stop signs at 5th & Center street intersection
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✓ Decided: City Council approves several vehicle and equipment purchases
The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a pre-school and a liquor license for the Princess Movie Theater. The council also authorized contracts for legal and audit services and accepted four equipment bids.
- Approved bar & grill liquor license for Princess Movie Theater (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-32 for pre-school conditional use permit at 999 Eagle Drive (4-0)
- Approved professional legal services contract with Williams, Porter, Day, & Neville, P.C. (4-0)
- Authorized $47,000 audit engagement letter from Carver, Florek, & James, LLC for FY 2526 (4-0)
- Accepted $52,549 bid from Greiner Ford for 2027 1/2 Ton Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 (4-0)
- Accepted $35,700 bid from Stotz Equipment for John Deere UTV with snow plow (4-0)
- Accepted $94,804 bid from Fremont Motors for two 2027 police package SUVs (4-0)
- Accepted $30,307 bid from Octane Forklifts for new forklift (4-0)
City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 27, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4. Leadership Moment
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Docket
a. Minutes
Special Call: July 13, 2026
Regular Meeting: July 13, 2026
Special Call: July 17, 2026
b. Bills & Claims
Warrant Register: June 2026
c. Other – Consent
7. Presentations
a. New Employee: Joseph Cowan - Maintenance Worker II Streets and
Alleys
b. New Employee: George Laird - Maintenance Worker II Streets and Alleys
8. Tabled Items
a. Bar & Grill Liquor License: Princess Movie Theater
9. Discussion Items
a. Community Center: Operations
b. Community Center: Xeric Sod
c. Council Member: Compensation
d. N 9th St: Alley
e. SS4A: Resolution Draft Guidance
10. Public Hearing
a. Resolution 2026-32: A Resolution Authorizing a Conditional Use Permit
for Mckenzie Burgener to Operate a Pre-School in an R-1 Neighborhood
Residential Zone at 999 Eagle Drive (Meadowlark Trails, Lot 8)
11. Tabled Items
a. Ordinance …
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City Council Regular Minutes
July 27, 2026
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Perry
Hershberger, Matthew Schmidt, Joel Weeks. Also present: Michele Carter, Interim
City Manager/Human Resources Director; Mike Armstrong, City Attorney; Clara Chaffin,
Community Development Director; Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk; Todd Mathews, Interim
Chief of Police; Avery Cowardin, Interim Lieutenant.; John Harbarger, Public Works
Director; Mary Nicol, Administrative Services Director/Treasurer; Brandon Frye, Parks and
Recreation Director; and Jacob Marcus, Community Center Manager.
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember Weeks moved to approve the general agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Hershberger. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Leadership Moment
None.
5. Public Comments
Doyle Davis requested Council keep the stop signs at 5th & Center streets.
Mike Hagemann spoke on the community center, requested the Council
remove the stop signs at 5th & Center St, and Richards St flood concerns.
Shea Burke spoke on an ordinance for sexual predators at public pools and
parks. Noah Milmont spoke on pool predators and water restrictions.
6. Approval of Consent Docket
Councilmember Schmidt moved to approve the consent do …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission reviews conditional use permit for a preschool at 999 Eagle Drive
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an application for a conditional use permit to operate a preschool at 999 Eagle Drive in the Meadowlark Trails neighborhood. The commission will also discuss a resolution titled "Safe Streets For All." Items on the agenda are advisory and will be forwarded to the city council for final action on July 27, 2026.
- Conditional use permit (CUP2026-0003) for a preschool at 999 Eagle Drive, Meadowlark Trails, Lot 8
- Discussion of the "Safe Streets For All" resolution
zoningeducationstreetsplanningpermits
101 N. 4th Street, Douglas
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are recorded and broadcast live on cable
channel 9.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory body to the city council. Items
appearing on this agenda will be considered by the city council on July 27, 2026. All
applicants are strongly encouraged to attend both meetings.
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of the Agenda
V. Approval of the Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning & Zoning Commission June 15, 2026.
VI. Planning and Zoning Matters
A. CUP2026-0003: Application by McKenzie Burgener for approval of a
conditional use permit to operate a pre-school in an R-1 Neighborhood
Residential Zone at 999 Eagle Drive (Meadowlark Trails, Lot 8).
VII. Code Considerations
VIII. Discussion Items
A. Resolution: Safe Streets For All
IX. Staff Report – City Council Action on Forwarded Items
X. Adjournment
Monday, July 20, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 09:45
City Council
Douglas City Council holds special call meeting
The agenda for this special call meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed for decision.
proceduralcity-council
✓ Decided: Douglas City Council adjourns into executive session
The City Council met for a special call and approved the general agenda. The council then voted to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approved general agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned into executive session for personnel matters (4-0)
101 N 4th St, Douglas
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SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 17, 2026 – 9:45 AM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda
4. Executive Session
5. Adjourn
Friday, July 17, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
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City Council Special Call Minutes
July 17, 2026
1. Call to Order
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 9:44 a.m. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Ron
McNare, Matthew Schmidt, Joel Weeks. Also present: Michele Carter, Interim
City Manager; and Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk.
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3. Approval of General Agenda
Councilmember McNare moved to approve the general agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Schmidt. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Executive Session
Councilmember McNare moved to adjourn into executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, right to practice,
dismissal, complaints or charges against a public officer, professional person
or employee, in accordance with W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii). Seconded by
Councilmember Schmidt. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned into executive session at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Kim Pexton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk
Published: July 29, 2026
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
107 N 5th St, Douglas
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
Urban Renewal Agency
101 N 4th St, Douglas
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 13:15
City Council
Council will handle routine procedural matters and an executive session
The Douglas City Council meeting on July 13, 2026 consists solely of standard procedural business. Items include a call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, member disclosures, approval of the agenda, an executive session, and adjournment. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion.
governanceprocedurescity-council
✓ Decided: Council enters executive session; no public decisions made
The Douglas City Council held a special meeting on July 13, 2026, and approved the agenda as presented. The only substantive action was a unanimous 4-0 vote to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel matters under Wyoming statute. No public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned into the closed session.
- Approved general agenda as presented (4-0)
- Adjourned into executive session for personnel discussion (4-0)
101 N 4th St, Douglas
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 13, 2026 – 1:15 PM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4. Executive Session
5. Adjourn
Monday, July 13, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
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City Council Special Call Minutes
July 13, 2026
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 1:26 pm. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Ron
McNare, Perry Hershberger, Joel Weeks. Also present: Michele Carter, Interim
City Manager/HR Director; and Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk.
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember McNare moved to approve the general agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Weeks. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Executive Session
Councilmember Hershberger moved to adjourn into executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, right to practice,
dismissal, complaints or charges against a public officer, professional person
or employee, in accordance with W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii). Seconded by
Councilmember McNare. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned into executive session at approximately 1:27 pm.
Kim Pexton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk
Published: July 22, 2026
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
City Council to consider liquor license and water plant bids
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for the Princess Movie Theater. The body will also act on water treatment plant projects and financial aid for 20 local organizations.
- Public hearing: Bar & Grill Liquor License for Princess Movie Theater
- Bid acceptance: Project No. 20-2000 Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line
- Cost overrun: Bridge Replacement Off-System (BROS), Structure No. FEB, North Platte River
- Aid to Others: Funding for 20 organizations including Boys & Girls Club of Douglas and Laramie Peak Humane Society
- Tabled item: Ordinance 1070 regarding landscaping, buffering, and screening
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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.1M water plant transmission line bid
The Douglas City Council approved a $2,097,307 bid from Wayne Coleman Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line project, authorized a $66,973.60 cost overrun for the Richards Street Bridge, and approved a rental ozone pilot system for the water treatment plant. The council also approved FY27 Aid to Others agreements and tabled a bar & grill liquor license for Princess Movie Theater. Several discussion items were held with no action taken.
- Approved $2,097,307 bid from Wayne Coleman Construction for Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line (5-0)
- Approved change order no. 1 for Richards Street Bridge with $66,973.60 additional city participation (5-0)
- Approved rental ozone pilot system from Pinnacle Ozone Solutions for $18,200 plus $12,500/month (5-0)
- Approved FY27 Aid to Others agreements and authorized City Manager to sign documents (5-0)
- Tabled bar & grill liquor license for Princess Movie Theater (5-0)
- Approved consent docket including June 2026 minutes and warrant register (5-0)
- Approved general agenda as presented (4-0)
City Hall Council Chambers, Douglas
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 13, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4. Public Comments
5. Approval of Consent Docket
a. Minutes
Special Call: June 15, 2026
Regular Meeting: June 22, 2026
Special Meeting: June 27, 2026
Special Call: June 30, 2026
b. Bills & Claims
Warrant Register: June 2026
6. Discussion Items
a. Flooding: 2nd St
b. S. 3rd Street
c. Employee: Performance Evaluations
d. WAM 2028: Possibility of Hosting
7. Public Hearing
a. Bar & Grill Liquor License: Princess Movie Theater
8. Tabled Items
a. Ordinance 1070: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.5.5 of the Douglas
Municipal Code Pertaining to Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
9. Council Action Items
a. Aid to Others: American Legion Samuel Mares Post 8, Boys & Girls Club
of Douglas, CANDO dba The Enterprise, Care Network of Converse
County, Community Action Partnership of Natrona County, Converse
County School District #1 Recreation Board, Children's Advocacy Project
Inc, Converse Hop …
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City Council Regular Minutes
July 13, 2026
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Ron
McNare, Perry Hershberger, Joel Weeks. Also present: Michele Carter, Interim City
Manager/Human Resources Director; Mike Armstrong, City Attorney; Clara Chaffin,
Community Development Director; Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk; Todd Mathews, Interim
Chief of Police; Avery Cowardin, Interim Police Lieutenant; John Harbarger, Public Works
Director; Mary Nicol, Administrative Services Director/Treasurer; Brandon Frye, Parks and
Recreation Director; Josh Oberlander, Water/WasteWaterChief Operator; and Linda
Doane, Deputy City Clerk.
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember Hershberger moved to approve the general agenda as
presented. Seconded by Councilmember McNare. Motion carried 4-0.
Councilmember Schmidt entered the meeting following the vote.
4. Public Comments
Deanna Byler and Tim Byer commented on the water rates for the Ridgewater
Improvement District. Mike Hagemann commented on liquor licenses and aid
to others. Noah Milmont commented on the pool privacy and maintenance.
5. Approval of Consent Docket
Councilmember McNare moved to approve the consent docket as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Weeks. Motion carried …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 07:00
City Council
206 Walnut St, Douglas
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 15:30
City Council
City Council meeting will address procedural items only
The Douglas City Council will conduct a call to order, take roll call, and recite the pledge of allegiance. Council members will make required disclosures. The council will approve the general agenda and hold an executive session before adjourning.
- Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
- Disclosures by City Council Members
- Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
city-councilgovernanceprocedural
✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and moved into executive session
The council voted 4-0 to approve the general agenda as presented. It then voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting into executive session to consider personnel matters. No other actions were taken.
- Approved general agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned into executive session (4-0)
101 N 4th St, Douglas
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 30, 2026 – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your cooperation in facilitating the public meeting process!
**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in
this public meeting shall be made upon request to the City Manager, at 307-358-3462**
**Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9 and streaming live on the
City of Douglas website**
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
4. Executive Session
5. Adjourn
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Call to Order at:
Meeting Adjourned at:
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City Council Special Minutes
June 30, 2026
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 3:25 p.m. Roll call
was taken with the following City Council members present: Kim Pexton, Ron
McNare, Perry Hershberger, Joel Weeks. Also present: Michele Carter, Interim
City Manager; Mike Armstrong, City Attorney; and Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk.
2. Disclosures by City Council Members
None.
3. Approval of General Agenda (Corrections or Additions)
Councilmember McNare moved to approve the general agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Weeks. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Executive Session
Councilmember Weeks moved to adjourn into executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, right to practice,
dismissal, complaints or charges against a public officer, professional person
or employee, in accordance with W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii). Seconded by
Councilmember Hershberger. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned into executive session at approximately 3:26 pm.
Kim Pexton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Devon Litzsinger, City Clerk
Published: July 8, 2026
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💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)
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🌐 County-level context (Converse County)
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Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments465 (4,169 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,010/mo (161 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.5% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$33.9M
Spending$21.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$65K
Debt-to-revenue0.00×
Debt-load index24 / 100
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