agenda
 city of laramie, wyoming
 city council regular meeting 

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 406 IVINSON AVE

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
(Pre-Council Meeting begins at 6:15 pm)

City Council Meetings are open to the public in accordance with W.S. 16-4-403. Meetings are currently available in-person on a first come first serve basis, YouTube Live Feed (www.youtube.com/cityoflaramie/live), Cable Channel 191, or Zoom Webinar- Meeting ID: 867 1523 9390 Passcode: 854548 via internet, app, or telephone 1(669)900-9128. Public comments during the meeting may be provided in-person or via Zoom meeting. Public comments may also be submitted via email: council@cityoflaramie.org. Please email: clerk@cityoflaramie.org to request speaking time during the 30-minute public comment periods on non-agenda items by no later than 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Limited speaking slots may be assigned by lottery for non-agenda items when more than 10 requests are received; public comments may also be submitted in writing to council@cityoflaramie.org for the record. Requests for accommodations from persons with disabilities must be made to the City Manager's Office 24 hours in advance of a meeting. Pre-meetings are held prior to Regular Council Meetings at 6:15 pm for the purpose of discussing items on the Council’s consent agenda for the Regular Meeting and the scheduling of items on Council’s agenda. 
 
 Please be advised no additional agenda item will be introduced at a Regular City Council meeting after the hour of 9:30 pm, unless the majority of the City Council members present vote to extend the meeting. 
 
 Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. When attending a meeting remotely, the public must have their video cameras enabled and turned on when addressing the council. See Rule 1.G. When commenting on non-agenda items , the comments must be germane to City business over which Council has control. Written public comment shall be submitted to the City Clerk for dissemination and retention for official City records, or submitted to the City Council through electronic correspondence at council@cityoflaramie.org. Full text available in Council Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct 4.02 and Appendix B and C. 
 
 Written materials and other items must be submitted six (6) days in advance of the meeting (sooner if there are holidays prior to the meeting) in order that copies may be included with the agenda and to give the council an opportunity to review the material in advance of the appearance.   

Zoom Link: https://cityoflaramie.zoom.us/j/86715239390?pwd=R5XGGlmoKHrzPj7j9nE6liQ3UaSzZa.1

1.

Call to Order

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Roll Call

4.

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (Aggregate time limit 30 minutes)

(Limit of 3 minutes per speaker. No public comments on non-agenda related items will be taken via web-conferencing for the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. When commenting on non-agenda items, the comments must be germane to City business over which Council has control. Written or other materials must be submitted to the City Clerk for public record and dissemination six (6) days prior to the meeting per City Council Rules of Procedure Appendix B.)

5.

Consideration of Changes in Agenda and Setting the Agenda

a. Public Request to Remove a Consent Agenda Item and Place it on the Regular Agenda to Allow for Public Comments (No public comment will be taken during this item. Items will be considered at the discretion of the council. Available in-person and web conferencing.)

b. Council Acknowledgement of Requests for Changes to the Agenda (Councilors may request an item be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda.)

c. MOTION BY ___, seconded by ___, that the following changes to the Agenda be approved:


d. MOTION BY ___, seconded by ___, that the Agenda be set as submitted or changed.  

6.

PROCLAMATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/NOTIFICATIONS

6.A.

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

6.A.i.

PROCLAMATION: National Donate Life Month

6.A.ii.

PROCLAMATION: Laramie International Flavor Festival Week

6.A.iii.

PROCLAMATION: Child Abuse Prevention Month

6.B.

PUBLIC HEARING

6.B.i.

PUBLIC HEARING: Renewal Liquor License Applications for 2026

6.C.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

7.

Disclosures and/or Conflicts of Interest by City Council Members

8.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilor so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered on the Regular Agenda.

MOTION BY ____, seconded by _____, that the Consent Agenda be approved and that each specific action on the Consent Agenda be approved as indicated.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.A.

MINUTES: Minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearings from March 17, 2026

Action:  
I move that Laramie City Council approve the Minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of March 17, 2026.
[Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

9.B.

MINUTES: Minutes from the Laramie Police Advisory Board from the Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the Laramie Police Advisory Board regular meeting on January 6, 2026.
[Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

9.C.

MINUTES: Minutes from the Laramie Youth Council from the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the Laramie Youth Council regular meeting on March 4, 2026.
[Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

9.D.

MINUTES: Minutes from the Human Rights and Relations Commission from the Regular Meeting on January 14, 2026

Action: 
I move that the Laramie City Council acknowledge receipt of the Human Rights and Relations Commission Regular Meeting on January 14, 2026.
[Brannen Moan, Management Analyst; Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

9.E.

MINUTES: Minutes from the Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting on January 8, 2026

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the Traffic Safety Commission regular meeting on January 8, 2026.
[Brooks Webb, Public Works Director]

9.F.

MINUTES: Minutes from the Laramie Advisory Commission on Disabilities Regular Meeting on January 8, 2026

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the Laramie Advisory Commission on Disabilities regular meeting on January 8, 2026.
[Patti Russell, Human Resources Director]

9.G.

CEMETERY DEEDS: Cemetery Deeds for February 26 and March 16-31, 2026

Action:  
move that the Cemetery Deeds for February 26, and March 16-31, 2026, be accepted, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, and have them recorded in the Office of the County Clerk.
[Michael Bork, Parks, Recreation and Public Services Director]

9.H.

VOUCHERS: March 2026

Action:  
that the following Resolution be adopted:  BE IT RESOLVED:  that all vouchers approved by the Finance Committee be allowed, warrants drawn on proper City funds in payment thereof, and the vouchers be placed on file in the Treasurer's Office subject to public inspection; and that Council authorize payment for disbursements made before normal City Council approval on the first Tuesday in April, for preauthorized items, including month-end payroll due to employees, payroll withholding remittances, utility charges, telephone charges, employee travel, other employee reimbursements, refunds for City services, sales and use tax remittances, recording fees, Office 365 subscriptions, postage, court appointed attorney fees, jury service payments, court restitution payments, and bond refunds.  These expenditures are to be paid subject to audit by the City of Laramie Finance Department.  
[Wade, ASD]

Documents:
  1. FCR 3.31.26.pdf
9.I.

LICENSE: Temporary Use of a Laramie County Retail Liquor License within City Limits for DeLancey Enterprises, LLC for the Airloom Business After Hours at 5452 Aerospace Drive on April 9, 2026

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council approve the temporary use of a Laramie County Retail Liquor License within city limits for DeLancey Enterprises, LLC for the Airloom Business After Hours at 5452 Aerospace Drive on April 9, 2026.
[Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

9.J.

LICENSE: Renewal Liquor License Applications for 2026

Action: 
I move that the Laramie City Council approve all applications and exceptions affidavits requests listed on the cover sheet in accordance with LMC 5.09.310 for the 2026 Liquor License Renewal period to include Retail, Restaurant, Bar and Grill Liquor Licenses, Microbrewery Permits, Club/Limited Liquor Licenses, Golf Club License, Resort Licenses, Special Malt Beverage Permit, and Winery Permit as indicated in the Public Hearing notice, noting a public hearing was held on April 7, 2026 for the license term of May 8, 2026 thru May 7, 2027, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the licenses.
[Nancy Bartholomew, City Clerk]

Documents:
  1. Summary 2026 Renewal Liquor License App 4-7-26.pdf
  2. Liquor License Renewals Introduction Letter 2026.pdf
  3. PH Notice Posting LL 2026.pdf
  4. Alcohol Server Training Report 2026.pdf
  5. Tavern Meeting Report 2026.pdf
  6. Liquor License Renewals Exception from LMC 5.09.310 2-27-26.pdf
  7. Points Assmt Report-2026.pdf
  8. Special-1 Pokes Pub 1-20-26_Redacted.pdf
  9. W-1 The Great Untamed LLC LL App 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  10. 1 Laramie Lanes LL app 2-4-26_Redacted.pdf
  11. 2 Mulligans Pub 1-26-26_Redacted.pdf
  12. 3 Walmart Inc app 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  13. 4 Hensley Property Holdings LLC app 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  14. 5 Coyote Land Inc LL App 1-21-26_Redacted.pdf
  15. 6 E_K Smith Enterprises LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  16. 7 Big D Oil 1-26-26_Redacted.pdf
  17. 8 307 Horse Racing LLC 1-22-26_Redacted.pdf
  18. 9 Buds Bar LL app 2-10-26_Redacted.pdf
  19. 10 Safeway app_Redacted.pdf
  20. 11 Sweet Melissa Cafe LL app_Redacted.pdf
  21. 12 Big D Oil LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  22. 13 Jasa Inc LL App 2-9-26_Redacted.pdf
  23. 14 Corner Pocket of Laramie Inc LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  24. 15 WRCH LL 2-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  25. 16 Buckhorn Bar 1-26-26_Redacted.pdf
  26. 17 ODwyers Public House app_Redacted.pdf
  27. 18 AKME LLC LL app 2-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  28. 19 Ridleys Family Market 1-30-26_Redacted.pdf
  29. 20 Wagon Wheel Inc LL App 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  30. 21 Gateway Fuels LLC LL app 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  31. 22 First Street Station Inc LL App 2-6-26_Redacted.pdf
  32. 23 Ranger Liquor Mart_ Bar LLC LL App 1-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  33. 24 Northridge Discount Liquor Inc LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  34. 25 Ya Sou Inc LL App 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  35. 26 Maverik Inc 2-3-26_Redacted.pdf
  36. 27 Chalk n Cheese LLC LL App 2-10-26_Redacted.pdf
  37. BG-1 Sherlock Investments LLC 1-30-26_Redacted.pdf
  38. BG-3 Sushi Boat LL app 2-25-26_Redacted.pdf
  39. BG-4 Scholl Reece LLC app 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  40. BG-11 Eleventy Billion LLC LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  41. BG-12 San Luis Mexican Rest. app 3-3-26_Redacted.pdf
  42. BG-13 Regal Cinemas Inc LL App 2-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  43. BG-14 LUG LLC app 2-17-26_Redacted.pdf
  44. BG-16 MMGC LLC LL App 2-18-26_Redacted.pdf
  45. BG-17 Hambones Pizza LLC LL Renewal App 1-26-26_Redacted.pdf
  46. BG-18 Laramie Railyard LLC 2-18-26_Redacted.pdf
  47. BG-19 LL App Wyoming Horse Racing LLC 2-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  48. BG-20 LPCC Gryphon Theatre 2-6-26_Redacted.pdf
  49. BG-21 Shack_Co LLC app 2-4-26_Redacted.pdf
  50. BG-22 The Perla Tapatia Mexican Rest. app 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  51. F1 Lar Lodge 390 Moose LL App 2-11-26_Redacted.pdf
  52. F2 Laramie Lodge No 582 BPO Elks LL App 2-10-26_001_Redacted.pdf
  53. F3 Husted Pendleton Post 14 LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  54. F4 VFW Renewal App LL 2-5-26_Redacted.pdf
  55. F6 Fraternal Order of Eagles 1-29-26_Redacted.pdf
  56. G-1 Jacoby Golf Club LL App 2-9-26_Redacted.pdf
  57. M-5 First Street Station Inc LL app 2-6-26_Redacted.pdf
  58. M-6 Sherlock Investments LLC 1-30-26_Redacted.pdf
  59. M-8 Bonds Brewing Co LLC LL App 2-10-26_Redacted.pdf
  60. M-9 Black Tooth Brewery 1-20-26_Redacted.pdf
  61. MSAT-01 Backwards Distilling Company LLC LL App 2-9-26_Redacted.pdf
  62. R25 Bernies Mexican Restaurant LLC LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  63. R29 Coal Creek Downtown app_Redacted.pdf
  64. R32 Estrellas Inc LL App 2-18-26_Redacted.pdf
  65. R40 Villas Inc. LL 2-2-26_Redacted.pdf
  66. R42 Bighorn Associates 1-15-26_Redacted.pdf
  67. R43 YellowStar Restaurants 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  68. R46 Anongs Thai Cuisine 1-19-26_Redacted.pdf
  69. R53 Niko Sushi_Japanese Food LLC LL App 2-12-26_Redacted.pdf
  70. R61 Js Prairie Rose Inc LL App 2-13-26_Redacted.pdf
  71. R65 The Bistro LLC app 2-17-26_Redacted.pdf
  72. R66 Night Heron LL 2-5-26_Redacted.pdf
  73. R68 Movie Palace 1-29-26_Redacted.pdf
  74. R70 Bejo 2 Inc 2-9-26_Redacted.pdf
  75. R72 One Seven Cafe LL App 2-18-26_Redacted.pdf
  76. R73 Momo House and Grill Inc app 2-17-26- renewal_Redacted.pdf
  77. RT-2 Safari Timberline Hotels LL app_Redacted.pdf
  78. RT-4 SHG Laramie LLC LL App 2-2-26_Redacted.pdf
9.K.

RESOLUTION: Resolution 2026-26, Establishing a Federal Transit Title VI Program for the City of Laramie

Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council approve Resolution 2026-26, establishing a Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 
[Brannen Moan, Management Analyst; Todd Feezer, City Manager]

9.L.

ORDINANCE: Original Ordinance No. 2118, Repealing Laramie Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 13.80 Related to Surface Water Drainage

Third and Final Reading. (Introduced by Newman)
Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council approve Original Ordinance No. 2118, on Third and Final Reading, repealing Laramie Municipal Code Chapter 13.80 related to surface water drainage as enacted by Enrolled Ordinance No. 1876 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
[Brooks Webb, Public Works Director]

9.M.

ORDINANCE: Original Ordinance No. 2119, Amending Laramie Municipal Code Title 8 Related to Nuisance Abatements

Third and Final Reading. (Introduced by Vigil)
Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council approve Original Ordinance No. 2119, amending one section within Title 8 of the Laramie Municipal Code for the purposes of removing potential avenues of confusion in city code as a standard practice and as recommended with amendment by the planning commission, on third and final reading, in accordance with findings of fact and conclusions of law and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
[Gabathuler, Planning]

9.N.

ORDINANCE: Original Ordinance No. 2120, Amending Laramie Municipal Code Title 15 Related to the Unified Development Code

Third and Final Reading. (Introduced by Vigil)
Action:
I move that the Laramie City Council approve Original  Ordinance No. 2120, amending multiple sections within Title 15 of the Laramie Municipal Code for the purposes of removing potential avenues of confusion in city code as a standard practice and as recommended with amendment by the planning commission, on third and final reading, in accordance with findings of fact and conclusions of law and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
[Gabathuler, Planning]

9.O.

SCHEDULE MEETINGS:

that the following meeting be scheduled:
i. April 14, 2026, 6:00 pm (Cancel) - WORK SESSION: Civic Cents 
ii. April 14, 2026, 6:00 pm - WORK SESSION: Downtown Development Plan (Joint with the Laramie Planning Commission)
iii. April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm (Wednesday) - WORK SESSION: Open House on Specific Purpose Excise Tax (SPET) 2026
iv. April 22, 2026, 6:00 pm (Wednesday) - WORK SESSION: City Council Retreat 
v. April 28, 2026, 6:00 pm (Cancel) - WORK SESSION: Civic Cents 
vi. May 7, 2026, 6:00 pm (Thursday)(Location: Municipal Operations Center, 4373 N 3rd Street) - WORK SESSION: City Manager's Recommended Budget 
vii. May 12, 2026, 6:00 pm (Location: Municipal Operations Center, 4373 N 3rd Street) - WORK SESSION: City Manager's Recommended Budget 
viii. May 14, 2026, 6:00 pm (Thursday)(Location: Municipal Operations Center, 4373 N 3rd Street) - WORK SESSION: City Manager's Recommended Budget 
ix. May 26, 2026, 6:00 pm (Location: Municipal Operations Center, 4373 N 3rd Street) - SPECIAL MEETING: Budget Amendments FY27
x. June 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - WORK SESSION: Water Use Restrictions 
xi. June 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - WORK SESSION: Mosquito Control Update
xii. July 28, 2026, 6:00 pm - WORK SESSION: ZenCity Community Survey Results 

10.

Mayor Announcements/Acknowledgement of Board and Commission Member Appointments

11.

REGULAR AGENDA

11.A.

Resolution 2026-24, Appointing Emeritus Status Membership on the Parks, Tree, and Recreation Board

[Mayor Sharon Cumbie, Councilor Jim Fried, and Councilor William Bowling]

11.B.

Award of Bid and Contract with Fremont Electric for the Backup Generator - MOC Project and Resolution 2026-27, Amending Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

[Brooks Webb, Public Works Director]

11.C.

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement Between the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board and the City of Laramie (DW298 – Zone 1 Tank)

[Brooks Webb, Public Works Director]

11.D.

Resolution 2026-25, Declaring the West Side Study Area as Blight and Authorizing Development Pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 15-9-107(postponed from March 17, 2026)

[Todd Feezer, City Manager]

11.E.

Project Development and Administration Agreement and Related Exhibits for a $5,000,000 Grant and $5,000,000 Loan Award to the City of Laramie by the Wyoming Business Council

[Todd Feezer, City Manager]

12.

Public Comments on Non-agenda Items

(Limit of 3 minutes per speaker. When commenting on non-agenda items, the comments must be germane to City business over which Council has control. Written or other materials must be submitted to the City Clerk for public record and dissemination six (6) days prior to the meeting per City Council Rules of Procedure Appendix B.)

13.

Consideration of Future Council Work Session Topics

14.

Adjournment