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Councilor Charlotte and transportation staff reviewed data-collection steps and recommended pilot or near-term measures for parking (for example, converting portions of downtown to timed parking, piloting residential or event controls and collecting updated utilization data). Staff said parking-management recommendations, including potential paid parking or garage options, will be presented back with the latest data and an implementation timetable.

On dedicated transportation revenue, staff flagged potentially promising tools: developer impact fees to fund transportation improvements, user fees (parking or program-specific charges) and other local revenue options. Staff noted that property tax and general sales-tax increases carry political and legal constraints, while some dedicated fees or impact charges can be enacted locally but require analysis and legal review. Council asked staff to produce a short report on what dedicated transportation revenue could look like, including near-term options that could be acted on in FY2026 and longer-term alternatives that would require more study or joint action with county partners.

Councilors also connected transportation funding to broader planning and budget priorities, noting that any dedicated revenue should be coordinated with the proposed comp-plan/strategic-vision work and the town\fapital improvement planning process.

Staff will return a scoping memo that includes: recommended near-term parking-management pilots; a menu of possible dedicated-transportation funding mechanisms (impact fees, user fees, possible lodging/sales tax options and their authority/approval pathways); and an estimated timeline and staffing/consultant needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jackson - Special Town Council - Feb 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors discussed parking management, Safe Streets for All and other mobility priorities and asked staff to scope dedicated transportation-revenue options including impact fees, user fees and parking changes.","taxTitle","Jackson Town Council, Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming","taxId",68752,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666760,"Council flags LDR updates and density-bonus policy for early review",19800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9&start=19800&end=19800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9/thumbnail_19800000.jpg","/articles/6666760/Wyoming/Council-flags-LDR-updates-and-density-bonus-policy-for-early-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666760-2ebe98aac75704806e429177af307b1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775626732&Signature=F3WRg4lQZIoGkPXgzkoE1FFzu8BQLbA8nAOdChkBVTmHcSRR9jVUopWuVUgicjEfLEFR3dYU6IMWENwLXP6nBUa-3JjoW3OvklPBqw7PTrEKUXlEQBv7fh7drGTWRxMaGMKiDi8Eecb-ts3z-9WIGlkhFxwutyPZX-u~whq-HSuv0U0yLMPYLm1XvDvXh2~CzdNxXgfjmMg~VafWl8P~-j19xTe7mYIJCcSL3Hb6hwIB5wwB1ge7eHJv1EPQWOR5ectbsQ2Y8ekZ38i6JCIwjzK0bKegnHL50VqNfl1lvBLsKAywGoUSnlyG17vCW51SSB5lyIXGupRjyAuydg1lzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Land-development regulations (LDRs), density bonuses and rules for large buildings drew sustained attention at the retreat. Councilors said the items are linked to broader strategic goals and should be scoped with care rather than rushed.

Council members discussed using a targeted approach: a modest LDR refresh that addresses high-priority items such as density bonus mechanisms and standards for large-building intensity, rather than a wholesale rewrite. Council member Paul described the LDR work as \"medium to heavy lift\" and recommended that planning staff present a proposed order of operation and an assessment of staff capacity to support the work.

Planning staff said a modest review could be scoped and returned to council with a proposed timeline that includes public engagement; several councilors asked for short descriptions of which LDR items are likely \"easy fixes\" and which are \"sticky or complex\" and thus better deferred until a fuller visioning or comp-plan refresh.

Council asked planning staff to coordinate any LDR changes with the housing supply plan, the Virginian project schedule and county partners where changes cross jurisdictional lines.

Next steps: planning staff will identify the LDR amendments that could be completed with minor code changes, which would require more extensive public engagement, and present a recommended sequencing and staffing plan to council in the coming months.","Councilors signaled support for targeted changes to land-development regulations (LDRs) including density-bonus provisions and rules for large buildings, and asked staff to scope a modest LDR review that could proceed alongside comp-plan work.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666765,"Council presses for visioning before major land-use or budget moves; staff to scope public-engagement options",5100,13800000,18900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9&start=13800&end=18900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9/thumbnail_13800000.jpg","/articles/6666765/Wyoming/Council-presses-for-visioning-before-major-land-use-or-budget-moves-staff-to-scope-public-engagement-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666765-671c02f24474a3cf392a3706dbffaaed/orig.mp4?Expires=1775626732&Signature=AZlJx~lVWWtimg9js45q8Pr4cU2i5L~DCwb7ItW8-Yo0Twmwb7Um9G2-ud4uUwnpZ6foDTQbgnGILWLfc7v9-6Hcs8Nb8xOuFSMpQiD-L939patFF-Cs3D0GsDXI2-4KmqmjbVyuJjDEzVqm82nQvbIUKhl1Z1bNHWoJ6EUBNTDcofY71pWB8o1AN6bdsvwEkpxItOwi5tpmLQziTSsd828XdEkendxRExi3pJKOb7Ib2LYAwxOCiSCe6dxkFtB3pTn6rD2YHxXCEhwRv3NMY6j110mqrXiKR8f~H02~WJKmwf4164UWCuWXNaxguCm4xOFpSsRax~-xu-TIwLShxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members at the retreat pressed for a renewed discussion of the town
nd region\u000future, saying a clear vision should guide land-use, budget and capital decisions.

Council member Jonathan described the need to define the town\u000future in order to set strategy: \"What kind of community do you want to be in 20 years?\" he asked, urging council to separate tactics from goals. Council members discussed whether that vision should be embedded in an updated comprehensive plan (the town\fomp plan), be built as a separate strategic or visioning process, or use both instruments.

Staff and councilors discussed public-engagement approaches. Options under consideration include a smaller charrette-style working group that drafts a vision followed by wider community engagement; a broader multi-stage charrette that front-loads community input; or a hybrid model that uses public workshops and focused stakeholder groups. Several councilors noted the time, staff capacity and cost differences between high-touch community charrettes and lower-touch processes.

Council repeatedly said the comp plan and strategic vision should be coordinated with the county; development and resource issues (for example, the Virginian project and housing preservation work) involve county staff as partners. Planning staff said they have an ongoing work program and will return a scoping memo that identifies staff needs, estimated consultant costs and recommended levels of engagement.

Council members also asked that any visioning process make explicit how the strategic goals would link to budgeting and implementation — for example, by lining up funding sources and assigning accountability to departments. Staff said the comp plan contains many of the town\u000established goals but that a separate visioning process could better articulate trade-offs and implementation steps.

Staff next steps: return a scoping memorandum that lays out consultation models (charrette, small-group draft + public review, survey-based), estimated costs and a recommended timeline tied to the FY2026 work plan and joint town-county coordination.","Councilors urged that a renewed strategic vision — whether as a separate strategic plan or through a refreshed comprehensive plan — be developed with public engagement before large policy shifts. Staff will scope engagement models and timelines, and will discuss county cooperation.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666769,"Council asks staff for baseline budget, revenue options and short list of aspirational investments",3000,15600000,18600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9&start=15600&end=18600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9/thumbnail_15600000.jpg","/articles/6666769/Wyoming/Council-asks-staff-for-baseline-budget-revenue-options-and-short-list-of-aspirational-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666769-b33bc8ff465df92c04cbc8ec0261ceb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775626732&Signature=NaZ16jVWd6rmIUnyipLlzk0hOu3ezTMh8Izrk54OWLKK9yDtIvHGDz~30gqYksu1xe61y-wraczjdHyQdqI6abDsZTPevg1k1OZ3y6pc55P7cFxXlrhLm6borUj6K1RmyKvSl2oK8Nz98A2RnoLB3byjxqsWpEfIaBanD6ne-7Pz1iBaec40uVumigJD-s40XVZ~x~avzvqdUPdkNY0bk6feJ0B~PSrfw21oejqlmolji0~lx~WB35s4MmHhrcgiHhNrjqNUpdGdYZtf1dlWFN-dT-MAIQTFEfdJP-KeXCes8BNn1YVbSbEaKz0DGE-U1dgjkKkOZHyUOq1SY1QYWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jackson Town Council used its retreat to give staff direction on the FY2026 budget process, asking for a clear baseline and a small menu of additional investments tied to revenue options.

Town staff will present a three-part package in spring: (1) the baseline budget showing directors' requests and the town manager\u000final recommendation; (2) a short, costed menu of aspirational items that council could add if it elects to increase revenue or use reserves; and (3) a revenue-options matrix that lists potential new or expanded revenues, whether they could be enacted for FY2026, whether they require a vote or county cooperation, and rough revenue estimates.

Councilors discussed trade-offs between holding reserves and funding new initiatives. Council member Jonathan urged the group not to rule items out prematurely: \"let\u000explore a menu of options,\" he said, framing budget work as a two-part process that identifies strategic goals first and tactics second.

Key revenue options discussed included: property tax adjustments, additional local sales or lodging tax, impact fees on new development, and user fees (for example, parking or EV-charging). Directors advised council that some taxes require longer lead time or county cooperation; staff said a few fees or user charges could be modeled and presented for the FY2026 cycle if council wanted to consider them.

Council also directed staff to flag one-time funding possibilities, and to separate recurring staffing expansions from one-time purchases. Staff said the new budgeting tool demonstrated during the retreat will let council members toggle revenues and expenditures to see the effect on projected reserves in real time.

Councilors gave staff the following instructions:
- Prepare a baseline budget book with two columns: director requests and town manager recommendation.
- Prepare a short (roughly five- to ten-item) list of aspirational or priority investments with cost estimates and whether they would be recurring or one-time.
- Prepare a revenue-options matrix describing timing, approval authority (town, county, or electorate) and rough fiscal impact so council can choose next steps.

Staff and council agreed that deeper work on complex revenues (for example, ballot measures or county-dependent taxes) may require separate study and public engagement; staff will note which options are feasible for FY2026 and which are multi-year efforts.","Jackson Town Council asked staff to return a baseline FY2026 budget (staff requests and the town manager\ndvice), a concise menu of aspirational investments with dollar estimates, and a matrix of potential revenue options identifying whether each could be enacted for FY2026 or required longer lead time.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":100,"_45":113,"_46":114,"_48":115,"_50":116,"_52":117,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":118,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":119,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666773,"Jackson council retreat narrows work plan, adopts small change to governance packet",19957,19960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9&start=3&end=19960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312590-2c6469c1a875f776ed2f1472962ecda9/thumbnail_3000.jpg","/articles/6666773/Wyoming/Jackson-council-retreat-narrows-work-plan-adopts-small-change-to-governance-packet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666773-b922a1299827c675309bd441fcbf3bd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775626732&Signature=ddx3m8vqD6R0BDnZfW3N9XGuhixbLF9fI-jedS0SzB6vxPd8ao56HjrYQDohVnb6ptrTdML1XxA6HgCUu0AXQRYE5HP8GRVaLU9fyoQ8iEMMGFf6c8ttlUBjIEhjUYot32ZFtB8me49tRj5qrD0hPteNhxi7kEIRY8oP3~-3K0HsQVpxL~lWHYFSPRiXb24aicQ0cJc59QiaQHa3MZjSLAKWuVWzoXj41~~1LWdlagJ5VGGh2bMid30dgqreERVqueFJBk5~IGIIdCBV0QGT0U~UewEK~hETvfLfNeWOE7eOzO4mMMPwCHX25e~xiv3xRausowRQGhO6u1TqO9y90w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jackson Town Council met in a two-day retreat to refine its annual work plan, discuss budget priorities and set expectations for council conduct.

Councilors and staff used a dot-voting process to prioritize agenda items, then asked departments to bring back scoping reports and cost estimates for the items that received the most support. Council also agreed to keep a running “pilot” list of lower-priority items for quarterly review so ideas do not get lost.

The retreat produced one formal council vote: members voted unanimously to remove an internal \"governance roles\" background page from the council packet, a change staff will incorporate into meeting materials. In discussion before the vote Council member Stevens moved the change and Council member Schechter seconded it. The motion passed with an aye vote from all members present.

Council members and staff spent substantial time differentiating routine staff briefings, scoping requests and items that require formal ordinance or budget action. Staff described a process by which a council member can request that a topic be scoped: the council member gives a short justification during matters from the mayor and council; if three members support it staff prepares a scoping report with draft tasks, costs and a suggested scheduling window.

Several councilors emphasized process and respect as priorities. Council member Arne said the panel should operate on mutual respect, saying, \"We are all equal in this discussion,\" and urged that council members curb repetitive debate so meetings remain productive. Council member Jonathan framed the retreat\riscussion about broader planning this way: \"Strategy is the what and the why of the plan; the tactics are the how.\" Those remarks shaped the retreat\fonsensus that staff should return concrete cost and scheduling options rather than open-ended asks.

Staff committed to bringing to council: (1) a baseline FY2026 budget and the town manager's recommendation; (2) a short, labeled menu of aspirational expense items with dollar estimates that council can consider during the budget cycle; and (3) a concise matrix of revenue options that identifies which revenues could be enacted in FY2026, which would require voter approval or a county partnership, and which are longer-term options.

The council also reviewed a set of working agreements describing how councilors will treat one another and the public. Members asked staff to edit the language so the statement that the council assumes positive intent stands as an overarching principle. Councilors agreed to revisit working-agreement wording again after several months of practice.

What\fomes next: staff will provide a quarterly \"pilot\" list update, circulate a revised working-agreements packet incorporating the agreed wording change, and return scoping reports and budget options in the spring for council direction and scheduling.","At a two-day Jackson Town Council retreat staff and councilors used a dot-prioritization exercise to refine the council work plan and agreed on modest edits to their working agreements. Council voted unanimously to remove a staff\u000background \"governance roles\" page from the packet.","actionData","errors"]

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