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Claims and consent items: The council approved consideration of claims to be paid — $113,475.08 in claims plus payroll and liabilities of $500,201.88 for a total of $613,676.96 — on a motion by Councilwoman Karen Johnson and a second by Councilwoman Rebecca Pearson Lewis. The motion passed by voice vote.

SLIB loan amendment: The council approved Amendment No. 1 to State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan number 019, reducing the loan's interest rate to 1.5 percent. Ms. Harris said the amendment lowers the interest on one note with an estimated savings of about $3,000 on that particular loan; she noted the amendment does not change the loan term or repayment schedule. SLIB representatives indicated additional loan amendments for other city loans will follow.

Airport Road contract amendment: The council approved a $55,500 contract amendment with Inberg‑Miller Engineers to complete additional Airport Road design work, including right‑of‑way exhibits and preliminary design to extend existing plans beyond Job Corps. Public works staff said right‑of‑way acquisition has been a primary obstacle to advancing the project; the additional design work and right‑of‑way documentation will improve competitiveness for future grant funding.

Fiscal health report: Ms. Harris delivered the city's quarterly fiscal health update covering July 1–Dec. 31, 2024. Key points:
- The FY‑25 budget totals $36.99 million; capital expenditures budgeted about $18.7 million, of which roughly 64.6% is supported by grant funding (up from 57% the prior year).
- At midyear the general fund had revenues exceeding expenditures by $200,498. Sales and use tax receipts and property‑tax collections were modestly above projections; historic horse‑racing receipts and higher interest income contributed positive variance.
- The airport fund closed the quarter with a $140,990 positive balance driven in part by grant reimbursements carried into the fiscal year.
- The water fund closed the quarter with $76,107 positive; the wastewater fund showed a midyear deficit of $266,783 (Ms. Harris noted subsequent grant reimbursements improve that position). Planned capital projects this year include meter replacements, tank rehabilitation, lift‑station upgrades and equipment purchases.

Why it matters: The combination of grant funding and careful budgeting supports Riverton’s capital program but requires close monitoring of reimbursements and planned cash transfers. Council members discussed prioritization of TAD (lodging tax) recommendations and the importance of detailed project plans to attract state and federal grants.

Council action: The claims approval, the SLIB loan amendment, and the Inberg‑Miller contract amendment were all approved by the council during the meeting. Ms. Harris said staff will correct minor administrative labeling issues on the loan amendment paperwork as requested by SLIB.

What’s next: Staff will finalize contract documents for Airport Road design work and return information about SLIB amendments as additional paperwork arrives. The council will receive continued quarterly fiscal updates and will review grant‑dependent capital project decisions during the budget process.
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Under the ordinance the council approved on first reading, liquor sales in Riverton would be allowed from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, with drive‑thru sales limited to 6 a.m.–midnight. At the same meeting the council also advanced an ordinance that would require employees who serve alcohol at licensed establishments to complete an approved alcohol‑server training program (commonly called TIPS) within three months of hire and to maintain certification.

The items grew out of an informational meeting staff held with local liquor‑license holders on Nov. 14, 2024, Administrative Services Director Ms. Harris said. \"Some license holders brought up the idea of extending Sunday service hours,\" Harris told the council, and staff surveyed other Wyoming municipalities before recommending the change to match statewide practice.

Why it matters: Council members and business owners disagreed on whether expanding hours would raise or lower public‑safety risks. Supporters said a later start would help restaurants and bars host morning events and finish late tournaments safely; opponents said Fremont County already faces high alcohol‑related arrest and intoxication rates and adding hours risks increasing harm.

Business owners who spoke at the public hearing said later hours can reduce unsafe travel. \"There is a safety issue there, too,\" Jana Peterson, owner of Ralph's Bar, said about forcing patrons onto the road at 10 p.m. on Sundays. \"If we keep them here, we can get the cab for them.\" Lindsay Murphy, a manager at Ralph's, added that many tournament players do not drink but need time to finish matches and that establishments already assist patrons, including paying for taxis when needed.

Opponents cited county statistics and history. \"Fremont County, Riverton in particular, has an alcohol consumption problem,\" Councilwoman Karen Johnson said during council discussion, citing a 2023 report showing high alcohol involvement in custodial arrests in the county. Ron Wartness, a member of the public, urged the council not to expand hours, citing personal and community concerns.

Law enforcement perspective: The city’s police chief (name not specified) told the council, \"We're here to enforce the laws that you put in place.\" Council members discussed enforcement tools such as on‑site compliance checks and relying on employers to keep staff training records available for inspection.

Server training requirements: The proposed training ordinance would require new hires who serve alcohol to complete a state‑approved course (TIPS or similar) within three months and provide proof of certification at liquor‑license renewal. Harris said many local license holders already require training; the ordinance standardizes that requirement citywide. The chief and councilmembers discussed using periodic compliance checks and keeping employee certificates on file at establishments to verify compliance.

Council action: The council held a public hearing on each ordinance and voted to adopt both ordinances on first reading. Both measures advanced by voice vote after debate; council discussion recorded support and opposition but did not record individual roll‑call tallies in the transcript. Staff said the second reading and final action will return to a future meeting.

What’s next: If the council adopts the ordinances on second reading, the municipal code language in Riverton Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 would be updated to allow the new hours and to add a mandatory server‑certification section for licensed establishments. Staff suggested the city could also explore limited special permits or a permit cap if the council wished to allow later hours only for specific events.

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