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Thornburg Drive alley: the council awarded the bid for the Thornburg Drive alley priority replacement project to Offedalls Construction of Casper for $3,090,653 with a contingency of $309,147. Director Webb said the project includes about 2,600 feet of water main replacement and 700 feet of sanitary sewer replacement; staff noted constructability challenges in narrow alleys and authorized a two‑construction‑season schedule given the complexity. The motion to award passed 9–0.

Construction management: the council approved Amendment 2 to TriHydro Corporation’s professional services agreement for construction management and contract administration on the Thornburg Alley project for $285,250 plus a $28,750 contingency. Webb said TriHydro completed design support and will provide on‑site construction management and administration because the city does not maintain enough staff to provide full‑time on‑site oversight. Vote: 9–0.

North Tank project: the council approved Amendment No. 8 to DOWL’s professional services agreement in the amount of $200,000 to continue construction management and stay on‑site at the North Tank project. City staff said the contractor is about 375 days over schedule; the city is withholding $843,007.50 in liquidated damages to offset costs and staff said the tank now holds one million gallons and is holding. The amendment and budget adjustment were approved 9–0; staff said the new substantial completion date is mid‑ to late April.

Transportation plan: the council approved a professional services agreement with Mead & Hunt for a 10‑year strategic public transportation plan not to exceed $150,430, funded primarily by a Wyoming Department of Transportation planning grant. City managers said the grant has been awarded and staff will request reimbursement from the grant after contract execution; the council approved the contract 9–0.

Quarterly budget amendment: Director Wade presented the city’s third quarterly budget amendment for fiscal year 2025. Staff said the amendment increases total appropriations by $387,287 and that most of the change is funded by grants, fees or contributions; only about $72,000 is a draw on available cash reserves. Notable items include a $242,941 reappropriation for police vehicle upfitting, several fire and wildland overtime adjustments (totaling roughly $120,000 in combined amendments), a $180,000 rebudget of a 2024 regional emergency response team equipment grant, and a $72,000 cost to complete back‑end billing integration related to the surface‑water drainage utility fee. Wade characterized the amendment as largely revenue‑offset and advised the council the changes should not affect rates.

Why it matters: the actions fund major utility work, ensure on‑site construction oversight for complex projects, keep a long‑delayed water tank project moving toward completion, and adjust budgets to match project realities and grant funding.

Next steps: staff will coordinate contractor outreach to affected neighborhoods for the Thornburg project, proceed with TriHydro’s CM/CA work, continue oversight of the North Tank contractor while liquidated damages are used to offset costs, and administer the transportation planning contract under grant terms.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 4th, 2025, Laramie, Wyoming - City Government Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Council awarded a $3.09 million contract for the Thornburg Drive alley utility replacement, approved related construction‑management contracts, authorized an amendment for the North Tank project, approved a transportation planning contract, and adopted the city’s third quarterly budget amendment.","taxTitle","Laramie City Council, Laramie City, Albany County, Wyoming","taxId",68475,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6299428,"Council approves annexation, R‑1 rezoning for 15.79‑acre Hilltop parcel",723,5457000,6180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b&start=5457&end=6180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b/thumbnail_5457000.jpg","/articles/6299428/Wyoming/Council-approves-annexation-R1-rezoning-for-1579acre-Hilltop-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299428-f0b2678bd2398b42cab471796d4b9dd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016434&Signature=UjYZ0I3HHnSQmIuj5jBZyAEhEcmZWBrICbvAbpqSQ5DBIOzE4q1I1gEfR60u4764dOe15xfhVayac5CUkYwz5H6klVvPqcKB0eGeoOs-H7NJjnxCp6l0k2psDMi6x6m2DVqiQsua2aFe5SxIxIyVpk6WYVGASVym0SfE9GBVYlHBME1iWNfj1eULNuFln6LDfG2utcHQ3bp8blJMsEj0zb4hTcAxGmdinpUunj0lLABPjs13LEPfBBJ1DklixRsm41v5eyn6rites2L~MUAIfasWzJv29JGUHIfKCsS28jcvTHd0sq-eyWsgq8vHEPoImR-3e64f0OQDgacfcfnAuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie City Council voted 9–0 on March 4 to annex about 15.79 acres of unincorporated Albany County property off Hilltop Drive and to assign R‑1 single‑family residential zoning to the parcel, Planning Department staff said.

Planner Nancy Dixon told the council the parcel, owned by Wilco Land LLC and represented by Tom Willis, is a county island surrounded by the city and that Wyoming statute (15‑1‑406(d)) discourages county islands. Dixon said the annexation would bring the parcel under city development standards and allow future development to proceed under Laramie rules instead of county regulations.

Dixon cautioned that the site’s steep topography presents challenges for water and sewer delivery and stormwater runoff; she said the fire code limits development to 29 dwelling units unless a secondary access road is provided. Staff also estimated an increase in annual property tax revenue from about $603 to about $647 based on 2024 assessed values, but noted there is no development application pending and revenue projections would change with any specific plan.

Albany County planning staff told city planners they support the annexation because the parcel is surrounded by the city. Several council members said the annexation removes an anomalous county island and brings the land under city standards. Lockhart, who moved the annexation motion, said rezoning to R‑1 aligns the parcel with surrounding neighborhoods.

Why it matters: annexation resolves a statutory county‑island condition and ensures any future development will be reviewed under city engineering, stormwater and public‑safety standards rather than county rules.

What happens now: the annexation and R‑1 rezoning were approved; any future development will require additional plats, engineering review and public notice as required under city codes.","The council voted to annex a 15.79‑acre county island off Hilltop Drive and rezone it R‑1 (single‑family); staff and councilors noted elevation, drainage and access issues but said annexation resolves a county‑island statutory issue.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6299433,"Laramie City Council adopts text updates to aquifer protection overlay zone",3469,1964000,5433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b&start=1964&end=5433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b/thumbnail_1964000.jpg","/articles/6299433/Wyoming/Laramie-City-Council-adopts-text-updates-to-aquifer-protection-overlay-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299433-d313879876d1e44f7fababcedf1896ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016434&Signature=VdCa~WNiN4pZ05QBeML2FwzOYAXMSQn-cYmbyAlq6~yyRgPA7Pp7yv2sP1rZvGZ5~oVwBl5~dZZN2b7Cd5sOPc9NhSObCTCPvBygpTD04QS7wt~Qr~yunGq218Qb11g5xE5g4C64Td1Z~EzO-I53mwKonfCm6nHMAZ3Ssda7zx7ajr~~-3i~vAEYnmJlmOjMrzEcDyKV4IEiIfA-3rM~lVfmLskPjKNcGbryA8OfRQGTfpelNP46DcgpfXtmJVap3K4Dr3VonkA5GUjNgpN91xahXd~R~09Rgrd7IpeOoxv4dtm2l5t9xXABIN~f4GN9ohSb9CCp3ltgH340yS~A0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie City Council approved Original Ordinance No. 2,099 on second reading on March 4, adopting text updates to the city’s aquifer protection overlay zone in the Unified Development Code, city planning staff said.

The ordinance amends Laramie Municipal Code Title 15.08.040(a) and 15.08.060(a) to reflect recommendations in the aquifer protection plan update; the amendment changes the code text and associated map language but does not alter the overlay boundary, Planning Manager Tini told the council.

Public commenters praised the update at the hearing. Dr. Sally Palmer, who identified herself as living at 715 South 11th, described a personal history of well contamination and urged the council to protect the aquifer for future generations. “I care deeply about the aquifer,” Palmer said during public comment. An online commenter identified as Sarah (submitted by email) wrote that the Albany County Clean Water Advocates and other residents supported the amendments and thanked staff for their work.

Tini said all related applications and plans are available at the Planning Office and that the code changes are intended to keep the Unified Development Code aligned with the aquifer protection plan update. The council voted 9–0 to approve the ordinance on second reading.

Why it matters: the aquifer protection overlay is intended to limit risks to the municipal groundwater source; Tini and commenters framed the changes as clarifications and administrative updates that implement the aquifer protection plan’s recommendations.

What the ordinance does: staff said the amendment revises text tied to the overlay, updates references and the map language, and clarifies how development proposals in the overlay will be reviewed. The city clerk’s published notice identified March 4 as the public hearing date for the ordinance.

Next steps: the ordinance was approved on second reading; staff said the changes reflect updates already recommended in the aquifer protection plan and will guide future development reviews.","Council approved amendments to Laramie Municipal Code sections addressing the aquifer protection overlay zone after a public hearing; supporters urged protection of drinking water and staff said the change updates text, not map boundaries.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6299438,"Wyoming Community Gas gives $26,599 to three Laramie nonprofits",423,1417000,1840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b&start=1417&end=1840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497075-49af76eba7a2ee378c5448fa091b654b/thumbnail_1417000.jpg","/articles/6299438/Wyoming/Wyoming-Community-Gas-gives-26599-to-three-Laramie-nonprofits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299438-5a640fba295d2470c5f649dafc840099/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016434&Signature=ga4~THPaCk1~wNJbnyTZLyKJlVL6uvpvhr9EZTngHRJbrHnDwJjjQrkajDwup1dbGCir~8iE~3d~eFQ7V6Bj2quvH6wuTXf2HsMkQ3se1~x9PLA9~AwmtUP1vQvaLYKUrER0yGaBe9Ty9WXPe~2jRcccNaGoKGWzJ~76e~lsDKc4hmv1riZKyBw55I~Ni92y7A9M-2RBvqp4GKsHhMaMwbmrk6f7Wa3LHbaXPIWuaBbIZryzoRgBqmc1CbOTIFgLNzumgAa0pRHQ30-NZB-eBG3SxGKwyYuB-QB8OtSCHhMhmLQ-4H6kgpWBw8e6UmauAUmfNjnwqYZm-Rc6MuNKiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wyoming Community Gas presented $26,599.28 in community project funds to three Laramie nonprofits during the Laramie City Council meeting on March 4, officials said.

The allocation will be split evenly among Interfaith Good Samaritan, the Downtown Clinic and the Laramie Soup Kitchen, with each organization receiving a check for roughly $8,866.42, Natalie (Wyoming Community Gas representative) told the council. Natalie said the distribution is up about $900 from last year and that Wyoming Community Gas has contributed more than $223,000 to the city over the past 10 years.

The Downtown Clinic’s representative, Pete Gosar, said the clinic uses donated funds to expand services for uninsured and low-income residents. “For us, these are life giving funds,” Gosar said, citing the clinic’s recent totals: “Last year for the first time in our history we went over 3,000 in clinic appointments…4,200 prescriptions medicines worth $525,000 to this community.”

Ted Creamer, speaking for the Laramie Soup Kitchen, said the funds support meal service and food redistribution. “For the second year in a row, we’ve served about 50,000 meals,” Creamer said, and noted the soup kitchen also shared about 50,000 pounds of food with partner organizations in 2024.

Councilor Shumway, who is a member of the Interfaith board and spoke for Interfaith at the meeting, thanked Wyoming Community Gas and the council for supporting the agencies that provide core services to Laramie residents.

Natalie told the council she was giving her final presentation in that role and introduced Kevin O’Donnell as the incoming Wyoming Community Gas representative. She also reminded customers that Black Hills Choice Gas selection runs April 3–23 and that customers who signed a two‑year deal last year may receive reminder postcards.

Why it matters: the three organizations provide medical care, hunger relief and emergency assistance that officials and nonprofit representatives said serve low‑income residents and help connect people to other services.

Looking ahead: the city and Wyoming Community Gas will continue annual community distributions; the utility representative encouraged eligible residents to watch for enrollment packets in April.","Wyoming Community Gas’ annual community distribution gave $26,599.28 to Interfaith Good Samaritan, the Downtown Clinic and the Laramie Soup Kitchen; city and nonprofit representatives described how the funds will be used.","actionData","errors"]

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Council awards Thornburg alley contract, approves construction‑management amendments and budget changes

Council approves annexation, R‑1 rezoning for 15.79‑acre Hilltop parcel

Laramie City Council adopts text updates to aquifer protection overlay zone

Wyoming Community Gas gives $26,599 to three Laramie nonprofits