The Casper City Council discussed the possibility of creating a Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities during their Tuesday, March 12 work session. Council members said during the work session they liked the suggestion brought to the City by Casper citizen LeAnn Rogers. Rogers suggested Casper create a disability council similar to one Cheyenne has. […]
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City Council to discuss health plan options
The Casper City Council is set to discuss the City’s health plan options during their Tuesday, March 12 work session. A memo from Support Services Director Tracey Belser included in Council’s work packet explains that the City is exploring its health plan options to ensure the health fund is sustainable. The City has self-funded its […]
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Council to consider options to unfreeze City employee wages
The Casper City Council will discuss several different options to unfreeze City employee wages during their Tuesday, March 12 work session. The options they will discuss would affect City employees in all departments if implemented. The City of Casper’s employee wages were frozen on Sept. 4, 2017, according to a memo from Support Services Director […]
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City Council to consider creating ‘Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities’
The Casper City Council will discuss the possibility of creating a Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities during their Tuesday, March 12 work session. Casper citizen LeAnn Rogers suggested the idea, according to a memo from City Manager Carter Napier included in Council’s work packet. Rogers suggested Casper create a disability council similar to one […]
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Casper to liquidate portion of State sales tax overpayment
Over a two year period, the State of Wyoming overpaid the City of Casper $1,701,142.25 in sales tax funds that were meant for Sweetwater County. City Manager Carter Napier briefed Council on the status of Casper’s repayment of those funds during their Tuesday, Feb. 26 work session. Napier also asked Council to authorize the use […]
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City Council hears Municipal Court financial reform update
The Casper City Council received an update on some Municipal Court financial reforms during their Tuesday, Feb. 26 work session. Municipal Judge Cally Lund told the Council about some policy changes and financial reviews the Municipal Court is undertaking. “We have been working diligently with finance to find a better tracking system for the money […]
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State, like Casper, updating animal cruelty law
A care of animals bill is making its way through the Wyoming Legislature. The Senate passed House Bill 235 on Thursday, Feb. 21. The Casper City Council updated its Animal Care and Control Ordinance Feb. 19. The Wyoming Legislature bill contains updates to the language protecting against animal cruelty. The term “animal” replaces “dog and […]
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Cedar Springs Wind Energy project director briefs City Council
The Cedar Springs Wind Energy Project director Ryan Fitzpatrick gave the Casper City Council an overview of the project at the Tuesday, Feb. 12 Council meeting. The project will be located north of Douglas in Converse County according to the Council’s work packet. Fitzpatrick told the Council that the construction of the 160 turbine wind […]
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City Council February 12 work session agenda: liquor ordinance, wind energy, parking and more
The Casper City Council will hold a regular work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 in the Council Meeting Room at City Hall. The agenda for the work session includes the following: Liquor Ordinance amendment. Council will continue to consider proposed changes to the Liquor Ordinance. They tabled the issue at the Feb. 5 […]
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Visit Casper asks Council to fund CNFR ticket sales position
Visit Casper presented the City Council with a request for $10,000 during the Council’s work session Tuesday, Jan. 29. Visit Casper wants to hire a contracted group sales manager to sell College National Finals Rodeo tickets. The City Council agreed to place the proposal on their agenda. Visit Casper also requested $10,000 contributions from Natrona […]
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A guide to City Council’s work session agenda for today
The Casper City Council will hold a work session today, Tuesday, January 29. There are several items on the Council’s 4:30 p.m. work session agenda. Visit Casper will address the Council regarding College National Finals Rodeo ticket sales. Visit Casper is seeking $10,000 from the City to help fund a CNFR group sales manager position, […]
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Captain Chaney gives status update on possible new police headquarters
the assessment would not necessarily lead to the conclusion that a new headquarters is needed. It could also recommend remodeling the existing structure or other changes that might address the Police Department’s concerns.
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City Council sets hearing for speed limit changes near Wyoming Medical Center
The City Council will consider whether to turn some 30 mph speed limit zones into 20 mph zones at the February 5 Council meeting. The public hearing to change the speed limit on some streets around Wyoming Medical Center was set during the Council’s meeting Tuesday, January 22.
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Former Councilman Morgan concerned about membership dues, dogs, and dram law
Jesse Morgan is no longer serving on City Council, but he is still expressing some concerns relevant to the Council. In addition to questioning whether taxpayer dollars should go towards paying some city employees’ private club membership dues, Morgan told Oil City that he is hesitant about aspects of the proposed changes to the City’s […]
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City Council approves commissions and boards appointments
During the Tuesday, January 23rd meeting, the Casper City Council confirmed the list of the various commissions and boards on which the council members will sit.
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Council’s changes to Casper’s liquor law move forward
By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News The City Council approved changes to the City’s Liquor License Ordinance at the first reading of the changes during the Tuesday, Jan. 22, council meeting. A notable change to the ordinance provides language that would prevent liquor establishments from serving anyone alcohol, including owners and employees, to the […]
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Lutz joins City Council as its only female council member
By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Council member Khrystyn Lutz is Ward I’s new voice on City Council and is the sole woman on the Council, but Lutz thinks that the current group of councilmembers gives the citizens of Casper a strong and diverse mix of experience and perspectives. Lutz says she was sworn […]
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Ward III’s Steve Freel talks City Council priorities
By Brendan LaChance for Oil City News Steve Freel was sworn in at the January 8 City Council meeting, joining former Mayor Ray Pacheco to represent Ward III on the Council. Oil City spoke with the former assistant police chief about joining the Council. Councilmember Freel thinks that he brings a proactive mindset to the […]
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City Council supports change to ‘abandoned vehicles’ Municipal Code
City Council considered a change to language in the Municipal Code regarding abandoned vehicles.
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Proposed route changes to Casper’s The Bus could take effect in April
The public comment period for the proposed changes comes to a close Thursday, Jan. 10, following the City Council’s review of the proposal conducted during their Tuesday evening Council meeting.
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New council sworn in, Powell elected Mayor
Citizens of Casper welcomed a new crew Tuesday evening at City Hall.
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Watch Live: New City Council takes oath; new Mayor, Vice Mayor appointed
The newest members of the Casper City Council will be taking their oaths of office at the first regular meeting of the body, for 2019.
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Public Comment closes on Animal Care and Control ordinance, council to consider at Nov. 27th meeting
The City of Casper has announced that public comment period has closed for consideration on a Animal Care and Control Ordinance.