Casper, WY

Pre-Meeting

City Council

Work Session

The Casper City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially move forward on several items. They will consider a Wyoming Business Council Workforce Housing Infrastructure Grant, discuss tiered water rates for multi-family properties, and review a Mineral Royalties Grant for Fire Station 1. The meeting is informational and directional, with no final votes expected.

• Wyoming Business Council Workforce Housing Infrastructure Grant - direction requested
• Tiered Water Rates for Multi-Family - direction requested
• Mineral Royalties Grant for Fire Station 1 - move forward for approval

Pre-Meeting

This is a pre-meeting agenda for the Casper City Council, scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The only listed item is an agenda review, which is procedural and does not include any substantive decisions or discussions.

• Agenda review at 5:30 p.m., 10 minutes allotted

City Council

The Casper City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including minutes, bills, and several consent agenda items. A public hearing will be held on a resolution approving the C.H. Bixby Hotel urban renewal project. The council will also take final votes on ordinances related to alcohol permits and a subdivision, and consider multiple contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on resolution approving C.H. Bixby Hotel urban renewal project
• Second reading of ordinance amending malt beverage and catering permits and drive-in area restrictions
• Third reading of ordinance for Robertson Road Addition No. 2 subdivision vacation, plat, and zone change
• Authorize $65,000 purchase of MSA gas detectors from L.C. Curtis & Sons
• Authorize $108,868.90 purchase of ten Scott SCBAs and bottles from Municipal Emergency Services

Work Session

The Casper City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including grant requests for rural health, the CBC remodel project and its financing, an update from the municipal judge, and vehicle stacking and traffic studies. These are discussion items, with direction requested on most, meaning no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Wyoming Rural Health Transformation Grant requests
• CBC Remodel Project update and financing
• Municipal Judge update
• Vehicle stacking and traffic studies

The Casper City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed tiered water rate structure, directing staff to return with more multifamily data before any ordinance change. They also supported moving forward with liquor ordinance amendments to allow resort off-site catering permits and remove drive-through package sales restrictions. A write-off error was noted, with staff recommending the FY26 amount stand and omitted accounts go to FY27.

• Directed staff to return with additional multifamily data before water rate structure change
• Supported moving forward with liquor ordinance amendments for resort catering permits and drive-through sales
• Staff recommended leaving FY26 write-off at $49,813 and including omitted accounts in FY27
• Council supported continued discussion on fifth-cent sales tax renewal process

City Council

The Casper City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Items include a downtown urban renewal public hearing, annexation and zoning for a commercial lot, and water infrastructure agreements. The council will also consider equipment purchases and grant acceptances.

• Cancel and re-establish August 18 public hearing for Downtown Urban Renewal Project resolution
• Annexation and zoning approval for 4.2-acre Bryan Stanko lot at 2585 and 2595 Bryan-Evansville Road
• Resolution authorizing $1.2M+ agreement with Ramshorn Construction for Priority Water Main Improvements
• Ordinance amending malt beverage and catering permit rules for public events
• Purchase of $165K box walking floor trailer and $70K SUV for Solid Waste Division

The Casper City Council approved $7,951,202.68 in general bills and claims, which included a $2.77 million payment to Simpson Construction. The council also approved two annexation and zoning ordinances on first reading, two new restaurant liquor licenses, and a consent agenda with 16 resolutions covering items like the Downtown Hotel Urban Renewal Plan and various contracts and grants. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the conflict claims and one no vote on a resolution establishing an officials payment account.

• Approved $7,951,202.68 in general bills and claims (9-0)
• Approved $451.72 in conflict claims for travel reimbursements (7-0-2, McIntosh and Larson abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 08-26 annexing and zoning 4.2 acres at 2585/2595 Bryan-Evansville Rd as M-2 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 09-26 for Robertson Road Addition No. 2 vacation/replat and zone change to R-3 (9-0)
• Approved new restaurant liquor license for CitiWerks Cafe (8-0-1, Pollock abstained)
• Approved new restaurant liquor license for Frida's House Mexican Food (8-0-1, Pollock abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 07-26 for Shepherd of the Hills Addition subdivision on second reading (9-0)
• Approved consent resolutions 26-139 through 26-154, with Resolution 26-152 (officials payment account) passing 8-1 (Sweeney no)

Pre-Meeting

This is a procedural pre-meeting agenda for the Casper City Council. The only item listed is a 10-minute review of the meeting agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

Work Session

The Casper City Council holds a work session to discuss tiered water rates and proposed changes to the liquor ordinance, seeking direction on both items. The meeting includes a financial write-off balance and standard procedural reviews.

• Write-Off Balance discussion (5 min)
• Tiered Water Rates – direction requested (60 min)
• Liquor Ordinance Review & Changes – direction requested (60 min)
• Agenda Review (10 min)

The Casper City Council expressed support for submitting a police officer wellness and family support grant application of up to $250,000, while deferring a separate substance abuse grant due to insufficient time for stakeholder engagement. The council also received updates on the Smart Capital Network, parks irrigation water savings, and urban renewal/TIF training. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a work session.

• Supported submitting officer wellness grant application (up to $250,000)
• Deferred substance abuse grant to a future funding cycle
• Discussed reestablishing City representation on Smart Capital Network advisory council
• Received parks irrigation update: ~5 million gallons saved at Crossroads Soccer Complex
• Heard urban renewal and TIF process training from staff
• Noted ongoing Prometheus project discussions with Natrona County
• Acknowledged draft parking agreements for Second Street lot expected in coming weeks

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 will begin with a presentation on the Casper Ice Arena expansion. The council will also conduct a brief agenda review. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Casper Ice Arena Expansion Update (15‑minute presentation)
• Agenda Review (5‑minute review)

City Council

The Casper City Council will vote on several ordinances, including annexation and zoning for a 4.2‑acre lot on Bryan‑Evansville Road, and a subdivision change for Robertson Road. It will also approve contracts and grants, such as a $475,000 five‑year uniform services agreement with Kinsco LLC, a $65,100 grant for a handheld gas detector, and a chiller replacement project for City Hall. Additional items include two new restaurant liquor licenses and the adoption of the Downtown Hotel Urban Renewal Plan.

• Ordinance approving annexation, annexation agreement, and zoning for 4.2‑acre lot at 2585 and 2595 Bryan‑Evansville Road
• Ordinance approving vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Robertson Road Addition No. 2
• Contract authorizing $475,000 for five‑year fire‑EMS uniform services with Kinsco LLC
• Grant acceptance of $65,100 for purchase of an Xplor IR handheld gas detection device
• Agreement with GW Mechanical, Inc. for City Hall chiller replacement (Project No. 25‑039)

The City Council passed a temporary moratorium on new gaming and gambling establishments. Other key actions included approving a fire rescue apparatus purchase and various infrastructure contracts. The council also set public hearing dates for several annexations and liquor licenses.

• Approved temporary moratorium on new gaming/gambling uses (7-2-0)
• Approved purchase of Fouts Fire Heavy Rescue Apparatus from True North Cascade (8-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 06-26 amending mobile vendor parking code (8-0-0)
• Approved vacation, replat, and zone change for Shepherd of the Hills Addition (9-0-0)
• Approved $6,891,127.59 in general bills and claims (9-0-0)
• Approved $661.20 in conflict claims for travel reimbursements (6-0-3)
• Approved 19 consent resolutions including a $15,000 agreement for New Metro Animal Facility (8-0-0)
• Established July 21 and September 1, 2026, as public hearing dates for annexations and liquor licenses

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to seek direction on police department grants and parks watering updates. Members will also receive information on the Smart Capital Network and urban renewal process training.

• Police Department Grants (direction requested)
• Parks Watering Updates (direction requested)
• Smart Capital Network (information only)
• City Council Urban Renewal Process Training (information only)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council holds a pre-meeting to discuss funding for the Metro Animal Shelter and the North Platte Pedestrian Bridge, followed by an agenda review for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Funding discussion for Metro Animal Shelter
• Funding discussion for North Platte Pedestrian Bridge
• Agenda review for July 7 regular council meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a Fouts Fire Heavy Rescue Apparatus and a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments. The body is also reviewing multiple construction agreements and zoning changes for various city projects.

• Purchase of a Fouts Fire Heavy Rescue Apparatus from True North Cascade
• Proposed moratorium on new simulcasting establishments
• Agreement with Sampson Construction Company, Inc. for $15,000 for the New Metro Animal Facility
• Public hearing for Shepherd of the Hills Addition subdivision zone change
• Appointment of Keith Robert Nachbar as a Provisional Judge for the Casper Municipal Court

The Casper City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,312,649 Community Development Block Grant for housing repairs, an 8‑mill property tax levy, and a temporary moratorium on new gaming uses. It also adopted contracts for a recreation‑center HVAC replacement, sewer service repairs, and a lease of YMCA fields. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved CDBG agreement for $1,312,649 housing grant (Consent Resolution 26-129, 7-0-0)
• Authorized 8‑mill property tax levy (Consent Resolution 26-130, 7-0-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on new gaming uses (Ordinance 05-26, 6-1-0)
• Approved amendment allowing domesticated fowl (Ordinance 2-26, 7-0-0)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 appropriation resolution (Resolution 26-127, 7-0-0)
• Authorized HVAC unit replacement contract for Recreation Center (Resolution 26-128, 7-0-0)
• Authorized contract for miscellaneous city sewer service repairs (Resolution 26-134, 7-0-0)
• Authorized non‑exclusive lease of North Casper Soccer Complex fields to YMCA (Resolution 26-135, 7-0-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session will provide updates on municipal court judges and a tree inventory and condition report. Council members will also review the meeting agenda and discuss general council business. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for information and discussion.

• Municipal Court Judges’ Update (25 min)
• Tree Inventory and Condition Report (45 min)
• Agenda Review (10 min)
• Council Around the Table (10 min)
• Meeting Follow-up (5 min)

The Casper City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates from municipal court judges on rising DUI, minor alcohol, and theft cases, and a tree inventory report showing 15,017 city-owned trees with diversity concerns and 338 hazardous trees. Council also discussed future agenda items, including liquor license updates and drive-up windows.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard Municipal Court update: 107 DUI charges YTD vs 81 last year
• Heard tree inventory report: 15,017 trees assessed, 338 hazardous, 329 dead
• Discussed future agenda items on liquor licenses and drive-up windows

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council holds a pre-meeting to discuss items on the upcoming regular agenda. They will consider cancelling the 14th Street Local Improvement District and review a grant for Fort Caspar. The meeting also includes an agenda review.

• 14th Street LAD Cancellation
• Fort Caspar Grant
• Agenda Review

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments and on amending mobile vendor parking regulations. They will also consider a consent agenda with 15 resolutions including grants, contracts, and the abandonment of a local assessment district, and set a June 16 public hearing date for the FY2026-2027 budget.

• Public hearing on a temporary moratorium on new simulcasting establishments
• Public hearing on amending Section 10.36.031 – Mobile Vendor Parking
• Rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 25-101 to approve downtown open container hours, boundaries, and days
• Authorizing acceptance of a $150,000 grant from Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board for a new lift at Hogadon Basin Ski Area
• Authorizing a $100,000 Wyoming IRA Urban and Community Forestry Sub-Recipient Agreement with the State Forestry Division

The Council approved a temporary moratorium on new gaming and gambling uses and updated the municipal code regarding mobile vendor parking. Additionally, the Council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 summary proposed budget and several consent resolutions.

• Approved May 19, 2026, meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026, bills and claims (9-0-0)
• Set June 16, 2026, as public hearing date for budget, gaming moratorium, and mobile vendor parking (9-0-0)
• Approved first reading of temporary moratorium on new gaming/gambling uses (7-2-0)
• Approved first reading of mobile vendor parking code amendment (9-0-0)
• Approved 12 consent resolutions (9-0-0 for most; 8-0-1 for downtown open container hours)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 summary proposed budget (9-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Koenekamp to the DDA and sole source purchase of mobile data terminals (9-0-0)

Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review the council budget. Other items include meeting follow-up and agenda review.

• Council Budget Review

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY27 budget, which includes approximately $33 million in new capital investments. Discussions covered various city funds, utility enterprise funds, and potential impacts of property tax amendments on future revenue.

• Reviewed proposed FY27 budget totaling approximately $196.4 million

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: adjournment into executive session to discuss personnel. No public decisions or votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.

• Adjourn into executive session for personnel discussion

The City Council convened for a special meeting and an executive session regarding personnel. No substantive legislative or financial decisions were recorded outside of procedural motions.

• Excused absence of Bond (8-0-0)
• Adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel (8-0-0)
• Adjourned out of Executive Session (8-0-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (8-0-0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council is holding a pre-meeting to discuss gaming and gambling with Nick Larramendy, followed by an agenda review for the regular meeting. No decisions are being made at this pre-meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on gaming and gambling with Nick Larramendy (55 minutes)
• Review of the regular meeting agenda (5 minutes)

City Council

The Casper City Council will approve meeting minutes, set public hearing dates for a gaming moratorium and mobile vendor parking amendment, and hold a public hearing on several items. Items include a budget amendment, a demolition lien, a new liquor license, a zoning change, and various contracts and agreements. The council will also consider resolutions on mineral royalties, safe routes to school, and other service contracts.

• Approving a third amendment to the FY 2026 budget
• Authorizing a demolition lien of $7,024.50 on 1169 North Jackson Street
• Approving a new bar and grill liquor license for Gruner Brothers Brewing (Sparks) at 150 West 2nd Street
• Approving a zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Authorizing an improvements agreement with Wade H. Kindel for water main construction on Bryan Evansville Road

The council approved Resolution 26-104 amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (8-0-0). It also approved a demolition lien of $7,024.50 on 1169 North Jackson Street (8-0-0) and granted a new bar and grill liquor license to Gruner Brothers Brewing at 150 West 2nd Street (7-0-1). Additional actions included a zone change for a Methodist Church lot and several consent resolutions covering safe routes to school, a contract amendment, a facility rental, a temporary access permit, and a water‑main improvement agreement (all 8-0-0).

• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-104) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved demolition lien $7,024.50 on 1169 N Jackson St (Resolution 26-105) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved liquor license No. 14 for Gruner Brothers Brewing, 150 W 2nd St – vote 7-0-1
• Approved zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision (Ordinance 4-26) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved Mineral Royalty Grant Agreement (Resolution 26-106) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved Safe Routes to School Plan Update (Resolution 26-107) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved amendment to Dewberry Engineers contract (Resolution 26-108) – vote 8-0-0
• Approved water‑main construction agreement with Wade H. Kindel (Resolution 26-111) – vote 8-0-0

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session will discuss several items, including a direction request on a summer downtown open container area, a mobile vendor parking permit ordinance, and Budget Amendment #3. The budget amendment is a key item that will receive a direction request from the council. The meeting will also approve the fire department's annual report and review the agenda.

• Direction request on Summer Downtown Open Container Area
• Mobile Vendor Parking Permit Ordinance – move forward for approval
• Budget Amendment #3 – direction requested
• Fire Annual Report – move forward for approval

The Casper City Council held a work session and discussed several items but took no formal votes. Council gave informal approval to move forward with changes to the Mobile Vendor Parking Permit ordinance and supported adjusting the hours of the summer downtown open container area without expanding its boundaries. Staff also presented the Fire Department's 2025 annual report and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year.

• Supported adjusting open container hours, no boundary expansion (informal)
• Gave thumbs up to move MVPP ordinance changes forward (informal)
• Discussed Budget Amendment #3, no formal action
• Reviewed Fire Department 2025 Annual Report, no formal action

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will hold a pre-meeting to review the FY26-27 Proposed Budget Summary and the meeting agenda. The session is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

• FY26-27 Proposed Budget Summary presentation (10 minutes)
• Agenda Review (5 minutes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution finding that blight exists within the city to enable rehabilitation and redevelopment. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure project contracts and a zone change for the Methodist Church Addition Subdivision.

• Resolution finding that blight exists within the City of Casper
• Zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for Missouri Avenue Improvements (Project No. 25-032)
• Contract with SCS.Inc for Marion Kreiner Pool and Park Improvements (Project No. 24-051)
• Liquor license application for Breezy BBQ LLC (Dickey’s Barbecue Pit) at 325 South Durbin Street

The council authorized an agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for the Missouri Avenue Improvements (Project No. 25-032). The motion passed unanimously. Several other contracts and resolutions were also approved, and a public hearing approved a new restaurant liquor license.

• Approved Agreement with Installation and Service Company, Inc. for Missouri Avenue Improvements (9-0-0)
• Approved Contract with SCS.Inc for Marion Kreiner Pool and Park Improvements (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with S&L Industrial, LLC for crosswalk replacements (9-0-0)
• Approved Water Line Easement with Youmans Trusts (9-0-0)
• Approved Initiative Resolution finding blight exists in Casper (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Grizzly Excavating for Washington Park Phase 2 (9-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with LER, Inc. for Washington Park Pickleball Courts (9-0-0)
• Rejected sole bid for sale of vacated parkland parcel (8-1-0)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss and receive direction on several items, including a regional hazmat training grant, recreation enterprises, and possible restrictions on gaming and gambling. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Regional Hazmat Training Homeland Security Grant (direction requested)
• Recreation Enterprises Part 1 (direction requested)
• Options for Gaming/Gambling Restrictions (direction requested)

The council modified the agenda to discuss the recreation presentation before the hazmat item. It gave consensus support for staff to pursue a Homeland Security grant for regional hazmat training. Council members approved moving forward with a temporary 180‑day gaming moratorium that would exclude skill‑based devices and formed a working group to develop the ordinance.

• Agenda order changed to discuss Recreation Enterprise before Regional Hazmat item
• Consensus support approved for staff to apply for Homeland Security hazmat training grant
• Approved development of a temporary 180‑day gaming moratorium ordinance excluding skill‑based devices
• Formed a Council working group on gaming policy (Bond, Sweeney, Haskins; alternate McIntosh)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zone change for Lot 4 in the Methodist Church Addition Subdivision. The council will also take the third and final reading of an ordinance to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and restrict the sale of hemp-derived and THC products to persons under 21. Other actions include resolutions to create a local assessment district for 14th Street improvements and to apply for a loan for the Hogadon Basin chairlift replacement. Consent items cover a firefighter collective bargaining agreement, grant acceptance for tennis court expansions, and equipment purchases for solid waste operations.

• Third reading of ordinance banning indoor vaping and restricting hemp/THC sales to under 21
• Public hearing on zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church Addition Subdivision
• Resolution to create Local Assessment District No. 162 for 14th Street Improvements
• Resolution to apply for 2026 Community Readiness Loan for Hogadon Basin chairlift replacement
• Authorizing purchase of 58 commercial trash containers for $65,142.60 for Solid Waste Division

The council set May 5, 2026 as the public hearing date for a new restaurant liquor license (approved 8-0-1). It approved Ordinance No. 3-26, banning vaping in indoor public places and restricting hemp‑derived THC sales to persons under 21 (approved 9-0-0). It approved Ordinance No. 4-26 for a zone change of the Methodist Church addition subdivision (approved 9-0-0). The council also approved several resolutions creating a local assessment district, submitting a community‑readiness loan, adopting a fire‑fighters collective bargaining agreement, accepting a grant for tennis‑court expansion, and purchasing training equipment and trash containers (all approved 9-0-0, except the loan application which passed 8-1-0).

• Set May 5 2026 public hearing for Liquor License No. 53 (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 3‑26 banning indoor vaping and restricting THC sales to under‑21 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 4‑26 zone change for Lot 4, Methodist Church addition (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑89 creating Local Assessment District 162 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑90 authorizing 2026 Community Readiness Loan application (8‑1‑0, Nay: Gamroth)
• Approved Consent Agenda including adoption of CBA for Fire Fighters Local Union 904 (9‑0‑0)
• Approved Acceptance of Daniel’s Fund grant for tennis‑court expansions (9‑0‑0)
• Approved purchase of $65,850 confined‑space training prop and $127,191 total trash containers (9‑0‑0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council meeting will consider several items. Council members will consider LAD 162, discuss two grant opportunities from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board, and review bids for the sale of the Stoneridge property. The meeting will conclude with an agenda review.

• Consideration of LAD 162
• Discussion of Bureau of Justice Assistance Grants
• Discussion of Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Grant
• Review of Stoneridge Property Sale Bids
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The City Council will review the Casper Natrona County Public Health Annual Report and the Point in Time Count recap. Members are also requested to provide direction on priority water main replacements for FY26.

• Casper Natrona County Public Health Annual Report
• Point in Time Count Recap
• FY26 Priority Water Main Replacements

The council gave consensus direction to advertise for bids on the FY26 Priority Water Main Replacement project, which has about $2 million in budgeted funds plus roughly $800,000 of associated costs. The council also gave a thumbs‑up to open the Stoneridge Park land for bids without a new appraisal. No other formal actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved advertising for bids on FY26 Priority Water Main Replacement (consensus)
• Approved opening Stoneridge Park land for bids without a new appraisal (thumbs‑up)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to prohibit indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to those under 21. The body is also considering a final reading of an ordinance to allow domesticated fowl within city limits.

• Proposed zoning change for 1530 SE Wyoming Boulevard from R-1 to C-2
• Ordinance to prohibit indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to persons 21+
• Ordinance to allow keeping domesticated fowl within city limits
• Contract for design-build services with Echo Ridge Builders LLC for Transit Building Improvements
• Contract with Fehr & Peers for Casper Area Transit Route and Schedule Analysis Study

The council adopted Ordinance No. 3-26, amending the municipal code to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and to restrict sale of hemp‑derived and THC products to anyone under 21. The ordinance passed on second reading with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Several other items were also approved, including a public hearing date for a zoning change, multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and grant applications, and the postponement of a fowl‑keeping ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3-26 prohibiting indoor vaping and restricting hemp/THC sales (8-0-0)
• Approved public hearing date of April 21, 2026 for zoning change of 1530 SE Wyoming Blvd (8-0-0)
• Postponed third reading of Ordinance No. 2-26 on domesticated fowl to June 16, 2026 (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-70 amending HDR Engineering contract for WWTP master plan (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-71 revising FHWA grant amendment for safety project (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-72 amending contract with HTG Architects and Casper Amateur Hockey Club (8-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing multiple contracts, grant applications, and agreements (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0-0)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will meet to discuss several equipment purchases and facility improvements. The session includes the consideration of LAD 162 and various maintenance replacements.

• Consideration of LAD 162
• Replacement of Paving Roller
• Purchase and installation of four new VIP Party Decks at Ford Wyoming Center
• Replacement of Rooftop Units at the Casper Recreation Center

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Urban Renewal Authority blight study (direction requested) and a potential purchase of volleyball equipment (direction requested). They will also hear reports from Visit Casper and on the Water Resources Master Plan. No final votes are expected as this is a work session only.

• Urban Renewal Authority Blight Study Presentation – direction requested
• Volleyball Equipment Purchase – direction requested (5 min)
• Visit Casper Executive Director Report – information only
• Water Resources Master Plan – information only
• Agenda Review – direction requested

The City Council gave direction to move the Urban Renewal Authority Blight Study forward to the April 9th Planning and Zoning meeting, after which it will return to Council on April 21. The study identified seven potential blight areas in Casper, which could enable redevelopment tools like tax increment financing, though it does not change zoning or grant condemnation authority. No formal votes were taken; the session was a work session with discussion and direction only.

• Directed moving the Blight Study to the April 9 Planning and Zoning meeting
• Indicated support for advancing volleyball equipment purchase using remaining funds
• Discussed Water Resources Master Plan findings; no formal action taken
• Received Visit Casper Executive Director's first-year report; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to prohibit vaping in indoor public places and restrict the sale of hemp-derived and THC products to persons under 21. Council will also conduct second reading of an ordinance allowing domesticated fowl within city limits and third reading of a subdivision plat. Other actions include resolutions for police station remodel, a fire station grant application, and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: Ordinance amending smoking and minor-offenses codes to ban indoor vaping and restrict hemp/THC sales to under 21
• Second reading: Ordinance to allow keeping of domesticated fowl within city limits
• Third reading: Vacation, final plat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Valley Hills Addition No. 3
• Resolution authorizing grant application for new Fire Station 1 to State Loan and Investment Board
• Minute action terminating agreement for North Platte River Pedestrian Bridge project

The Casper City Council adopted three ordinances, including a vaping prohibition and a rule allowing domesticated fowl, and approved a subdivision and zone change for Valley Hills. It also approved several resolutions and consent actions covering police remodel contracts, fire‑station funding, and equipment purchases. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Ordinance No. 3-26 (vaping ban & THC product restriction) approved on first reading (8-0-0)
• Ordinance No. 2-26 (allow domesticated fowl) approved on second reading (8-0-0)
• Ordinance No. 1-26 (Valley Hills Addition No. 3 subdivision and zone change) approved on third reading (8-0-0)
• Resolution No. 26-57 (amendment to Sampson Construction contract for police remodel Phase 2) approved (8-0-0)
• Resolution No. 26-60 (grant application for supplemental funding for new Fire Station 1) approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: purchase of seven Zoll Zenix cardiac monitors approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: purchase of one new flat‑bed tilt deck trailer for Police Department approved (8-0-0)
• Consent minute action: termination of construction manager agreement with Reiman Corp for North Platte River Pedestrian Bridge approved (8-0-0)