Lander, WY

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Regular City Council

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City Council Work Session

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City Council Work Session

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City Council Work Session

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City Council Work Session

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City Council Work Session

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Special Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The primary scheduled item is to finalize suggestions for proposed changes to Title 4 regarding short-term rentals.

• Finalize short term rental suggestions for Title 4 proposed changes

The commission agreed on specific modifications to public notice radii, lot coverage rules, and the use of graphics for setback and height measurements. Members discussed enforcement language for short-term rentals and temporary dwellings, deferring final decisions to future meetings.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2026
• Consensus to keep public notice of 4-3-3 at 400' and petition radius of 4-3-4 at 140'
• Consensus to retain existing language and restrictions for residential maximum lot coverage
• Consensus to use '12 consecutive months' instead of 'calendar year' for short-term rental enforcement language

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss non-action items. The meeting includes a presentation on infrastructure and an update on administrative changes.

• Tank and Pump Station presentation by Marcus Krall, PE of HDR Engineering Inc.
• Update on proposed administrative changes to Title 4

Regular City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a contract for airport maintenance and a police department policy. The body will also consider a refund payment to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

• Contract for the 2027 Airport Crack Seal Project with Wyoming Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division
• Refund payment of $621.35 to the Wyoming Department of Transportation
• Police Department Body Armour Policy

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will discuss membership applications and finalize proposed changes to Title 4 zoning districts and short-term rental regulations. The body will also discuss public engagement strategies and a scheduled October 27th Council Work Session.

• Finalization of Zoning Districts and short-term rental changes to Title 4
• Discussion of public engagement and Oct 27th Council Work Session for Title 4
• Review of 4 membership applications for the Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved minutes from their October 1 meeting. Members discussed short-term rental data and proposed Title 4 zoning changes, but took no final action on the ordinance. They requested a November 17 work session with the City Council and scheduled a special meeting for October 29.

• Approved October 1 Board of Adjustment minutes (passed, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled special meeting for October 29
• Requested November 17 work session with City Council

Regular City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including road reconstruction and park entrance changes. The body is also deciding on economic development fund allocations and a new police department position.

• Cooperative Agreement for Baldwin Creek Road and Smith Creek reconstruction: $879,712.00
• Economic development fund allocations: $275,000.00 to Fremont Air Service Team and $78,362.22 to Wind River Transportation Authority
• Popo Agie River Park Entrance Change Order #2: $134,651.11
• Ordinance 2026-2 regarding the regulation of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on sidewalks
• Resolution 1400 to declare certain city-owned property as surplus for sale

The Council passed Ordinance 2026-2 regulating bicycles and electric devices on city sidewalks and pathways. They also authorized funding for the Wind River Transportation Authority and approved several infrastructure and administrative contracts.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-2 regulating bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters (6-0)
• Allocated $78,362.22 in economic development funds to Wind River Transportation Authority (4-3)
• Denied $275,000 allocation to the City of Riverton for air service (2-4)
• Approved Resolution 1399 accepting ownership of Baldwin Creek Road (6-0)
• Authorized $879,712.00 for Baldwin Creek Road and Smith Road reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $134,651.11 change order for Popo Agie River Park Entrance (6-0)
• Approved new grant-funded full-time position for Lander Police Department (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1400 to sell surplus city-owned property (6-0)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use permit and discuss membership terms. The commission is also working to finalize proposed changes to Title 4 regarding zoning districts and short-term rentals.

• Conditional Use permit CU 26.15 for a short-term rental at 615 S 3rd, Talbot
• Finalization of zoning districts and short-term rental changes to Title 4
• Discussion of public engagement schedule for Proposed Title 4 changes
• Review of Planning Commission membership terms for Zach and MJ

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 615 S 3rd. The Planning Commission discussed proposed changes to Title 4 zoning districts and short-term rental regulations.

• Approved CU 26.15 for STR at 615 S 3rd contingent on fire inspection, tax collection, quiet hours (10pm-8am), and providing contact info to neighbors
• Approved August 20, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Approved September 17, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes

Regular City Council

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on liquor license applications for two local businesses. The council will also consider agreements regarding the Community & Convention Center and a weed control program.

• Restaurant liquor license application for Bali Rumah LLC at 162 North 6th Street
• Resort liquor license application for The Inn at Lander (Travelodge by Wyndham) at 260 Grand View Drive
• Rider to Rental of Lander Community & Convention Center Meeting Room Terms and Conditions
• Fremont County Weed and Pest Control District agreement for the Baldwin/Squaw Creek Russian Olive Treatment Cost Share Program
• Discussion on evaluation process for the residual 1/2 cent Economic Development Fund

The City Council held a work session to discuss the evaluation and allocation process for the remaining 1/2 cent Economic Development Fund. No formal actions were taken; staff will gather more information on investment options and legal requirements for future consideration.

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will review three conditional use applications. The Planning Commission will consider two replats and finalize proposed changes to Title 4 District Zoning Sections R-3 to end.

• Conditional use application CU 26.12 (STR) at 737 Cliff Street
• Conditional use application CU 26.13 (Childcare) at 737 Cliff Street
• Conditional use application CU 26.14 (STR) at 762 S 3rd
• Replat of Orig Town, Blk 29, Lots 4-10 (Baker/Schultejann)
• Replat of Capitol Holl Addition Blk 126, Lots 1-4, 17-20 (Jacks)

The Board of Adjustment approved three conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a childcare facility. The Planning Commission recommended approval for two lot replats to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved CU 26.12 short-term rental at 737 S 3rd Street contingent on fire inspection and tax collection
• Approved CU 26.13 childcare at 737 Cliff conditional on fire inspection and WDH certification
• Approved CU 26.14 short-term rental at 762 S 3rd conditional on fire inspection, tax collection, and quiet hours from 9PM to 8AM
• Approved S 26.05 lot line replat for Baker/Schultejann
• Approved S 26.07 replat for Jacks pending an established plan for legal access to all lots
• Tabled August 20, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

Special Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss old business regarding proposed edits to Title 4 Ord 2026-XX. This includes reviewing proposed sections 4-7-7 R-3 and final policy edits for short-term rentals.

• Proposed edits to Title 4 Ord 2026-XX
• Proposed Sections 4-7-7 R-3 to end
• Short term rental final policy edits

The meeting resulted in no official actions or decisions because a quorum was not present. A public presentation on proposed changes was delivered to guests in attendance.

Regular City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance regulating bicycles, electric bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. The body will also decide on a retail license transfer for Maverik and several grant agreements. Other discussions include bridge funding requests and police department staffing.

• Public hearing and vote on transfer of Retail License #14 for Maverik at 135 E. Main St.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2 regarding bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on sidewalks
• Resolution 1397 to dissolve the TIGER Joint Powers Board
• Caselle miExcel Ledger Software setup and training for $1,000 plus $1,200 annual fee increase
• Approval of a new grant-funded full-time position for the Lander Police Department

The Lander City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-2 regulating bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters after making multiple textual amendments. The council also approved the consent agenda, authorized two airport grant agreements, dissolved the Tiger Joint Powers Board, declared certain police equipment as surplus property, and approved a DCI contract. Additionally, the council voted to table a decision on a new grant-funded police position until October 13, 2026.

• Approved transfer of Retail License #14 from Maverik, Inc. to Maverik Group, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Wyoming Airport Improvement Program Grant State Project No. ALNO08D (6-0)
• Approved Wyoming Airport Improvement Program Grant State Project No. ALNO19A (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1397 dissolving the Tiger Joint Powers Board (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1398 declaring police Zebra devices and printers as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved DCI contract #257927 for the Lander Police Department (6-0)
• Tabled new grant-funded full-time police position until October 13, 2026 (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-2 on second reading with multiple amendments regarding bicycles and mobility devices (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance regulating bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on sidewalks. The body will also consider payments for aquatic center use and police department software.

• Ordinance 2026-2 regarding bicycles, electric bicycles, and powered scooters on sidewalks
• Resolution 1396: $25,000 payment to Fremont County School District No. 1 for Bruce Gresley Aquatic Center
• Resolution 1388: Amendment to 2026-2027 Public Record Request fees
• Payment of $5,173.17 to VectorSolutions for police professional standards and policy trackers
• Lander Municipal Airport hangar space 516 lease with Intermountain Health Flight and Ambulance Services

The Lander City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating bicycles, skateboards, and electric-assisted devices on sidewalks and streets. The Council also approved public record request fee waivers under $25, funded the Bruce Gresley Aquatic Center, renewed the SRO memorandum of understanding with the school district, and set a timeline for allocating remaining half-cent economic development tax collections.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-2 regulating bicycles, e-devices, and skateboards (5-2 vote)
• Amended Resolution 1388 fee schedule to waive public record request fees under $25 (5-2 vote)
• Approved $25,000 payment to Fremont County School District No. 1 for Bruce Gresley Aquatic Center (5-2 vote)
• Approved SRO Program MOU between Lander Police Dept and Fremont County School District #1 for FY 2026-2027 (5-2 vote)
• Approved $5,173.17 invoice to VectorSolutions for police department professional standards and policy trackers (5-2 vote)
• Approved airport hangar space lease agreement 516 with Intermountain Health Flight and Ambulance Services (5-2 vote)
• Set work session for September 22, 2026, and a council vote for the first regular session in October regarding half-cent economic development funds (5-2 vote)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and discuss proposed changes to Title 4. The agenda includes a review of redline changes to Section 4-7-7 District Regulations and final policy edits for short-term rentals.

• Proposed Title 4 changes Ord 2026-XX
• Proposed Section 4-7-7 District Regulations
• Short-term rental final policy edits

Special Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct business. The primary focus is a discussion of suggested changes to Title 4, including short-term rental edits and public hearing notice requirements.

• Discussion of Title 4 suggested changes
• Review of 140' notice for public hearings and petitions
• Discussion of short-term rental edits
• Proofread and discussion of proposed sections 1 thru 6

The Planning Commission discussed and proposed several revisions to Title 4, including updating definitions and notice distances for public hearings. Members reviewed specific language changes for sections 1 through 6 and requested further clarification on appeals and temporary dwellings.

• Proposed changing 'modernize' to 'update' or 'restructure' in the executive summary spreadsheet
• Proposed 140-foot notice for public hearings and petitions to match state statute
• Added 'bed and breakfast' definition to Title IV
• Proposed replacing 'conditional use' with 'variance' in Section 4-4-4, subsection D
• Proposed updating Section 4-5-7, subsection D to reference 'any adopted plan of the city'
• Proposed referencing current building code for loading space in Section 4-6-5, subsection E
• Tabled further discussion on RVs as temporary dwellings in Section 4-6-3

Regular City Council

The City Council will vote on a hangar space lease and a construction contract for the Hunt Field Apron Reconstruction and Beacon Replacement Project. The body will also consider a grant application for the North Park Ball Field.

• Hangar space 516 lease agreement with Classic Air Care LLC
• Construction contract for Hunt Field Apron Reconstruction and Beacon Replacement Project
• Resolution No. 1395 for a Fremont County Recreation Board grant for North Park Ball Field
• Oath of office for new Police Officer Thaddeus Rowney

The City Council approved a hangar lease and a construction contract for the Hunt Field Apron Reconstruction and Beacon Replacement Project. The council also authorized a grant application to the Fremont County Recreation Board for North Park Ball Field safety and functionality improvements.

• Approved Lander Municipal Airport Hangar Space 516 lease with Classic Air Care LLC
• Approved construction contract for Hunt Field Apron Reconstruction and Beacon Replacement Project
• Approved Resolution No. 1395 for North Park Ball Field grant application
• Approved July 14, July 28, and July 28 Work Session meeting minutes
• Approved Bills and Claims

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use request for a short-term rental. The commission will also discuss proposed ordinance language changes for Title 4.

• CU 26.11 Short-term Rental request at 286 Market (Weideman)
• Discussion of proposed ordinance language changes for Title 4

The Lander Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a one-year short-term rental permit for 286 Market Street with specific operating conditions after hearing testimony from neighbors regarding neighborhood impacts. The board also discussed proposed changes to Title 4 and scheduled a special meeting for August 12, 2026. Minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting were deferred due to a lack of voting quorum.

• Deferred acceptance of July 16, 2026 planning commission minutes to the next regular meeting due to absence of voting quorum (2-0, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved short-term rental permit CU 26.11 at 286 Market Street for a one-year trial period with City stipulations, 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM quiet hours, removal of the fire pit, no dogs allowed, visible contact signage, and pending fire inspection and sales tax compliance (3-1, Mary Greene voted no)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss non-action items. The meeting focuses on potential updates to city ordinances and personnel documentation.

• Potential revisions to Ordinance 1171 regarding bicycle ordinances and e-bikes
• Discussion of pages 30 through 62 of the proposed new City of Lander Employee Manual

The City Council held a work session to discuss potential updates to bicycle and e-bike regulations and reviewed sections of a proposed Employee Manual. No formal actions were taken; staff will conduct further research and revise language for future consideration.

Regular City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and municipal service agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the transfer of a retail liquor license on Main Street.

• Notice of Award to Century Companies, Inc. for $3,203,792.00 for Hunt Field-Apron Reconstruction & Replace Beacon Project
• Public hearing and vote on transferring Retail Liquor License #6 from 306 Main Street to 388 Main Street, Suite B
• Juvenile Justice Services of Fremont County Agreement for FY 2026 2027 for $35,000.00
• Payment requests for Jefferson Street Extension CDBG and Gannett Peak Safe Routes projects
• Quotes from CivicPlus for agenda management, the municipal website, and recreational management training

The City Council approved the transfer of a retail liquor license to Baldwins, contingent upon the business becoming operational. Council members also authorized a $3,203,792 contract for airport apron reconstruction and approved several infrastructure and administrative agreements.

• Approved liquor license transfer for Baldwins (6-0)
• Authorized $3.2M airport apron reconstruction contract (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 Juvenile Justice Services agreement (6-0)
• Approved CivicPlus website and meeting management quotes (6-0)
• Approved Jefferson Street CDBG pay request (5-1)
• Approved Gannett Peak project pay request and change order (6-0)
• Authorized airport hangar land lease (6-0)
• Authorized Buena Vista project retainage agreement (6-0)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to discuss land use and regulatory updates. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review a preliminary plat for the McKinney Subdivision.

• Preliminary Plat for McKinney Subdivision (S 26.04)
• Proposed language updates for Title 4 Appeals

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 3-lot agricultural subdivision. Approval is subject to city stipulations regarding water delivery, road designs, fire access, and maintenance covenants for the final plat.

• Approved S 26.04 Preliminary Plat McKinney Subdivision (carried)
• Approved Board of Adjustment minutes from June 23, 2026 (carried)

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a restaurant liquor license for Ella’s Mediterranean Cuisine. The body will also consider several agreements, including a funding request for Juvenile Justice Services and a police equipment lease.

• Public hearing and vote on Restaurant Liquor License #11 for Didemella, LLC (Ella’s Mediterranean Cuisine) at 175 N. 4th St.
• Five-year lease for Baycom body-worn camera equipment with Vantage Financial for $63,618.00 annually
• Approval of FY 2026-2027 agreement for Juvenile Justice Services of Fremont County
• Resolution 1394 to adopt Police Department Support Services Coordinator job description
• Purchase of two post hip fabric shades and installation from Star Playgrounds

The Lander City Council approved a new restaurant liquor license for Ella's Mediterranean Cuisine and authorized a five-year lease agreement for police body-worn cameras. The Council also approved the consent agenda with an amended TAD grant, authorized agreements for juvenile justice services, park shades, and wayfinding signage, and adopted a new police support services coordinator job description.

• Approved restaurant liquor license #11 for Ella's Mediterranean Cuisine (5-0)
• Approved bills and claims with an amended $2,000 TAD grant for LOBOS Baseball Club (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Juvenile Justice Services of Fremont County agreement as amended (4-0, 1 temporarily absent)
• Approved Star Playgrounds purchase and installation of two fabric shades (5-0)
• Approved Wayfinding Signage Ownership and Responsibility Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1394 adopting the Police Department Support Services Coordinator job description (4-1, Cox nay)
• Approved County10 Community Partnership Advertising Agreement for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved five-year lease agreement with Vantage Financial for Baycom body-worn cameras at $63,618 annually (5-0)

Regular City Council

The City Council will vote on updating utility rates for water and wastewater services for the 2026-2027 period. The body is also considering a federal funding application for the Gannett Peak Phase 2 project and changes to open container rules on Main Street.

• Resolution 1387: Amending water and wastewater service fees and utility rates
• Resolution 1392: Application for $1,014,392.90 in TAP federal funding for Gannett Peak Phase 2
• Resolution 1393: Exempting Blocks One through Four of Main Street from open container provisions
• Payment of $35,000 to Juvenile Justice Services of Fremont County
• Payments from Mayor's Discretionary Fund to Fireworks, Almost Home, Care and Share Food Bank, and First Stop Help Center

The Lander City Council approved several resolutions, including an amended fee and utility rate schedule for water and wastewater, the creation of a Tourism Asset Development Special Revenue Fund, and a federal funding application for the Gannett Peak Phase 2 project. The Council also voted to exempt parts of Main Street from open container rules for events, approved various annual payments and donations, and authorized the FY 2025-2026 audit engagement letter.

• Approved Resolution 1387 Amended setting water and wastewater utility rates, including a phased snowbird water rate of $25.05 per month (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1391 establishing the Tourism Asset Development Special Revenue Fund (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Resolution 1392 to apply for $1,014,392.90 in Federal TAP funding for Gannett Peak Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1393 exempting blocks one through four of Main Street from open container provisions (3-2, Mayor White broke tie)
• Approved $35,000 payment to Juvenile Justice Services of Fremont County (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 total in Mayor's Discretionary Fund donations to local Challenge for Charities organizations (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 City Audit Engagement Letter with Summit West CPA Group (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the first thirty pages of a proposed new City of Lander Employee Manual. This is a non-action item.

• Discussion of the first 30 pages of the proposed City of Lander Employee Manual

The City Council held a work session to discuss the first 30 pages of the proposed new City of Lander Employee Manual, focusing on updates to federal law, equal employment, and flex-time guidelines. Because this was a non-action work session, no formal votes or final decisions were made, and the council agreed to review additional sections of the manual at a future meeting.

• Discussed the first 30 pages of the proposed City of Lander Employee Manual (Non-action)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to consider two conditional use applications for short-term rentals. The Planning Commission will also discuss proposed changes to Title 4.

• Conditional Use 26.07: short term rental at 750 Fremont Street, Sutton
• Conditional Use 26.09: short term rental at 995 McDougall, Titzer
• Discussion of proposed changes to Title 4

The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 750 Fremont Street and 995 McDougall, attaching conditions covering quiet hours, parking, and guest caps. The Fremont Street permit passed with one member opposed following neighborhood comments regarding traffic, safety, and long-term housing availability. The Planning Commission took no action on proposed Title 4 amendments while awaiting language from the City Attorney.

• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2026 meeting (Zach Mahlum abstained)
• Approved CU 26.07 short-term rental at 750 Fremont Street with conditions (Mary Greene opposed, Zach Mahlum did not vote)
• Approved CU 26.09 short-term rental at 995 McDougall with conditions (unanimous)
• Took no action on proposed Title 4 changes pending City Attorney input

Special City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on water and wastewater utility rates for FY 2026-2027. The body will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement regarding a potential economic development tax for Fremont County voters.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 1387 regarding water and wastewater utility rates
• Resolution 1388 to replace the 2026-2027 City of Lander Fee Schedule
• Agreement for a potential economic development tax for air service, ground transport, and EMS
• Approval of S 26.02 Gannett Peak Estates Phase 2
• Resolution 1390 authorizing open containers on July 4, 2026

The Lander City Council approved water and wastewater rate increases, the 2026-2027 fee schedule, and an economic development tax agreement for the August 2026 ballot with added reporting requirements. The Council also voted to allow open containers on July 4, 2026, approved Gannett Peak Estates Phase 2 conditionally, and authorized fiscal year transition payments. Additionally, the Council acknowledged the Lander Chamber of Commerce ending its MOU for lodging tax administration.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 12 and May 26, 2026 Regular City Council Minutes (4-0)
• Approved Fremont County economic development tax agreement with added annual reporting amendment (3-1, J Hahn nay)
• Approved Resolution 1387 for 7% water and 9% sewer rate increases for FY 2026-2027 (3-1, J Hahn nay)
• Approved Resolution 1388 for the 2026-2027 fee schedule in a tie-breaking vote by Mayor White (2-2, Cox and J Hahn nay)
• Approved Resolution 1390 allowing open containers on July 4, 2026 in a tie-breaking vote by Mayor White (2-2, Cox and Cassady nay)
• Approved agreement with the University of Wyoming and Lander Parks and Recreation (4-0)
• Approved S 26.02 Gannett Peak Estates Phase 2 with infrastructure contingency (4-0)

Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2026-2027 budget. The body will also consider a grant agreement for unmet housing needs.

• Public hearing and adoption of City of Lander Budget FY 2026-2027 (Resolution 1389)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign a $500,000 Unmet Housing Needs Grant agreement

The City Council approved the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and authorized the Mayor to sign a $500,000 grant agreement for unmet housing needs. The council also approved a series of bills and claims.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 Budget via Resolution 1389 (4-1)
• Authorized Mayor to sign $500,000 Unmet Housing Needs grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved bills and claims (5-0)

Regular City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to establish a four-year term for a three-quarter percent sales and use tax. Members will also discuss updates to the city fee schedule and utility rates for water and wastewater services. The meeting includes a final reading of an ordinance to replace the municipal code regarding the sale and licensing of alcoholic beverages.

• Resolution 1385: Establishing a four-year term for the Three-Quarter Percent Sales and Use Tax
• Resolution 1387: Proposed water and wastewater service fees and utility rates for 2026-2027
• Resolution 1388: Proposed City of Lander Fee Schedule 2026-2027
• Resolution 1386: Open container exemption for 166 Main Street for the Patagonia Free Wall Beta Walk Tour on June 4, 2026
• Ordinance 2025-13: Final reading to replace Municipal Code Title 2 regarding alcoholic and malt beverages

The Lander City Council approved Resolution 1385 to clarify the term of a proposed three-quarter-cent sales tax for the ballot. They also passed the final reading of Ordinance 2025-13, which replaces the city's municipal code regarding the sale and licensing of alcoholic beverages, following several amendments. Additionally, the council approved the annual wildland fire plan and the Wind River Visitor Council's budget.

• Approved Resolution 1385 regarding sales tax ballot language (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 for alcohol licensing and sales (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1386 for Patagonia event alcohol exemption (6-0)
• Approved annual Wildland Fire Management Operating Plan (6-0)
• Approved Wind River Visitor Council FY 2026-2027 budget (6-0)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the review of two items related to Gannett Peak Phase 2.

• S 26.01 Gannett Peak Phase 2
• S 26.02 Gannett Peak Phase 2

The Board of Adjustment approved the Gannett Peak Phase 2 subdivision following a discussion on drainage easements and wetland management. The approval is contingent upon the completion and inspection of infrastructure or the provision of required collateral. The board also approved minutes from the May 7, 2026, meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2026, Board of Adjustment minutes
• Untabled S 26.02 Gannett Peak Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved S 26.02 Gannett Peak Phase 2 with construction contingencies (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license for Wind River Pizza Company. The body is also deciding on the final reading of the mill levy for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and reviewing the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2026-1 to determine the mill levy for FY 2026
• Liquor license application for Wind River Pizza Company at 680 Main Street and 654 Main Street
• Liability insurance renewal for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $41,537.00
• Approval of S 26.01 Phase 2A Riverwood Estates Subdivision
• Hangar space land lease agreement for space 201 with Joel and William Otto

The City Council approved a new restaurant liquor license for Wind River Pizza, LLC and passed the final reading of an ordinance setting the mill levy for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members also authorized liability insurance coverage, approved a subdivision phase, and tabled a resolution regarding a sales and use tax until May 26. Additionally, the proposed FY2026-2027 budget was read into the record.

• Approved restaurant liquor license for Wind River Pizza, LLC (5-0)
• Approved FY2026-2027 mill levy ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $41,537 liability insurance coverage (6-0)
• Approved Riverwood Estates Phase 2A subdivision (6-0)
• Approved airport hangar lease for space 201 (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Lander Brewfest support (6-0)
• Appointed Mayor White as WAM voting delegate (6-0)
• Tabled sales and use tax resolution until May 26 (5-1)

Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to discuss a short-term rental application and review platting requests. The body will also discuss proposed changes to Title 4 regarding short-term rentals.

• Discussion of CU 26.05 STR application for commercial property at 240 N 8th
• Boundary Revision of S 26.01 Riverwood Estates Phase 2A replat
• S 26.02 Final Plat for Gannett Peak Phase 2
• Discussion on expanding short-term rentals to all zones
• Update on Azora contract services

The Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved boundary revisions for Riverwood Estates Phase 2A. The Commission also voted to table the final plat approval for Gannett Peak Phase 2 until the May 21 meeting to allow for further research into wetland designations. Additionally, the board discussed proposed changes to short-term rental (STR) regulations and reviewed new STR compliance software.

• Approved amended meeting agenda
• Approved April 16, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Approved S 26.01 Riverwood Estates Phase 2A boundary revisions
• Tabled S 26.02 Gannett Peak Phase 2 final plat (3-2)

Special City Council

The City Council will decide whether to resume or further postpone the final reading of an ordinance updating the municipal code for the sale and use of alcoholic beverages. The council will also consider renewing the employee health insurance plan through the Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust. A separate work session is scheduled for budget discussions.

• Ordinance 2025-13 regarding Sale, Licensing, and Use of Alcoholic and Malt Beverages
• Renewal of employee health insurance plan via Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust (WEBT) for FY 2026-2027
• Budget work session

The City Council voted to postpone the final reading of Ordinance 2025-13, regarding alcohol licensing, until May 26, 2026, with a work session scheduled for May 12. Additionally, the Council approved the renewal of the city's employee health insurance plan through the Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. A separate work session was held to review the city's budget, though no formal actions were taken during that session.

• Postponed Ordinance 2025-13 to May 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 employee health insurance renewal (4-0)