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The presenter, Tracy, told the council that April 2024 enrollment was 880 and April 2025 enrollment was 850. Tracy said the community often sees seasonal moves in April and May and that a larger graduating class and fewer incoming freshmen may also affect school counts. The presenter said the average new resident to the town tends to be older, which she said reduces turnover in younger age cohorts.

Tracy also summarized a small spring questionnaire collected at a local event: she reported 99 responses and that 37% of respondents identified “a lack of growth or fear of change” as the largest economic challenge. By contrast, lack of housing registered at 4% among respondents. Tracy said sales-tax collections had been skewed by a state audit earlier and had rebounded for April and May.

Council members reacted that the survey results reinforced prior impressions about the community’s economic dynamics. Tracy recommended monitoring enrollment trends and housing inventory into the next school year and noted staff will continue periodic reporting.

Next steps: staff will track enrollment and housing indicators over the summer and report back at future meetings; no formal policy action was taken at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council meeting 5-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","At a council meeting, a presenter identified a drop in school enrollment from 880 (April 2024) to 850 (April 2025), noted more houses for sale this spring, and summarized a community survey of 99 responses in which 37% cited lack of growth or fear of change as the biggest economic challenge.","taxTitle","Wheatland City Council, Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming","taxId",68750,"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},6241244,"Council approves tree-spraying contract pending proof of insurance and bonding",109,2133000,2242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895&start=2133&end=2242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895/thumbnail_2133000.jpg","/articles/6241244/Wyoming/Council-approves-tree-spraying-contract-pending-proof-of-insurance-and-bonding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241244-fe2a644c65b5bbfcd9b62da914f058a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107012&Signature=Ny6rh9kLL7A94MbFB0DvSZ2lROJMZd0ABxi85rQfVN5ziWu8Shvkeo0Z5SpI4ZpsK~V9Jez1L-EDCfBBccr8lSJR1FKubXbfbb4xOsdhgjlp988jOenvsyhSqqdmuRWg~okQPU7AvZfKYyYg75Q0BwcSvOecP7f7kB8un~MhNujOr6U8mACeVAkTkmEWhcHf-jmKpwBhbe2lXNJep3GXZEv9aRGxwud-K2ji6iaztWgUxM8TJ1~T~-6RI26XRYeiRxGrZmyyKiaJiz~dNZkWi-gDujTO90QoF48I5H5PjvJ1enggDUhxvX-IiOcf~ZT3VxcwUV0YTQazl0wEoy0TSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheatland City Council approved a contract with Southeast Wyoming Weed Control to provide tree spraying services, subject to confirmation of insurance and bonding.

Council members said the town previously used Longstreet Service for some tree work; meeting discussion indicated Longstreet will still provide tree injections while the new contractor will handle spraying. One council member emphasized environmental caution, saying that when “you start throwing chemicals out in the environment, you’re probably gonna wanna check on things.”

A motion to accept the contract “pending approval or confirmation of insurance and bonding” was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote. Council asked staff to verify the contractor’s insurance details before the work proceeds.

Next steps: staff will verify the contractor’s insurance and bonding documents and confirm scope of work (spraying versus injections) before authorizing work to begin.","The Wheatland City Council approved a bid from Southeast Wyoming Weed Control to perform tree spraying for the town, contingent on verification of insurance and bonding.",{"_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},6241249,"Council approves $500 donation to Wheatland Moose Lodge youth fishing tournament",221,1223000,1444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895&start=1223&end=1444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6241249/Wyoming/Council-approves-500-donation-to-Wheatland-Moose-Lodge-youth-fishing-tournament","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241249-81bd121dbe861e4a49b9b536e03edd5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107012&Signature=CYeI2SbVNuvFncI~xuS9hjgBzgO3QZTrC3~v0FUulIhRmzfZaglQwBqWAZNp5ZpQn3WjXzFBWtnDm1wym0CzfW8Aoi~U5uguTI~ueVGAkYyGcMUstk6wmhPXKW0zGLCeoOxSrZC2AujT0~Ms~auhNcCGchFIpV-Nb1xs48pl3ZCFmmvWPxoulUFR92Mg~eB8WDhkbkYdmBVmuV3cm3ZSYlPFl4B3rWpN2bB2PCKKq-r1NsjmKUlBnwwnrq5RfyfHfTkoIS33TCg6zA7iXVXCequXIkQOTHOdxbU4rYrNWRJNpqmQu1GNzaOfq9zgN794HLcLup~blROHjYyjmEuU1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheatland City Council approved a $500 donation to the Wheatland Moose Lodge to support its youth fishing tournament.

Lorraine Albright, representing the Wheatland Moose Lodge, described the tournament as a family-focused event emphasizing participation by children and teens, awards for youth participants and local charitable support. She said the lodge provides prizes such as tackle boxes and fishing poles and that part of the proceeds support Moose Heart programs for needy children.

A council member moved and another seconded a motion to donate $500 to the Moose Lodge youth fishing tournament “to support our youth and our community.” The motion carried on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Albright outlined sponsorship tiers discussed with the council — $100, $200 and $500 — and asked for donations and sponsorships to cover entry fees and prize purchases for children. Council members expressed support for the youth focus and approved the donation.

Next steps: the town will provide the $500 donation as approved and the lodge will apply funds toward youth prizes, entry support and related event expenses as described in the presentation.","The council voted to donate $500 to the Wheatland Moose Lodge to support its youth fishing tournament, after a presentation describing youth-focused prizes and sponsorship tiers.",{"_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},6241254,"Council signals support for using town tunnel and park wall for public murals",116,992000,1108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895&start=992&end=1108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895/thumbnail_992000.jpg","/articles/6241254/Wyoming/Council-signals-support-for-using-town-tunnel-and-park-wall-for-public-murals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241254-2f67390a95bb589f1c58ebfcb62cf58f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107012&Signature=NJvO4DBpnjvz46oAtwkHswMbTKg55qsEYiwG-n-nQfEyXE4twe0cyBfbp7qaveGhGvz37g1qSDQuMNIE~VGYy~fSdj18q5naP47FedR9OdoLuH9x4AYPxw04~FSxT1cBh6B0231ibImzXeWobP7vUJiIe0FHY~GjHuSSBzd6eUuMh8f0gQPWAWiKrGkxe7JiFEZ6lFvrNhl9Yy3KgV3EUecgyc~0ysplvNA5V3Fsp4pEIM2ho6RDSB-8K8MZxqZ9sZFNGLE~5tTp9jJz8mLnvrEaUXAmHMPBqWL37wfOA4hWd7Y694I1Jzn438uuRBdmkiYhZlHMn3aV2V6jn5TdFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Resident Melissa Peasley asked the Wheatland City Council to allow the downtown tunnel and a park wall to be used as community public-art sites for student and community murals.

“I would respectfully request that the town give public permission for the tunnel and the wall at the park to be used as public art areas,” Peasley told the council. She said the high school and middle-school art teacher are already planning designs and that students would likely take part.

Peasley said she researched state policy and reported that the Wyoming Department of Transportation (YDOT) operating policy places maintenance responsibilities — snow removal, sidewalk and pathway upkeep, litter control and similar duties — with the town for municipalities over 1,500 in population, which she said gives Wheatland authority to permit artwork in the space. A presiding officer responded, “You’re gonna get no argument from me,” and council members discussed available paint donations and community enthusiasm.

The council did not record a formal ordinance or roll-call vote granting permanent policy changes; the transcript shows council discussion and informal approval to proceed with planning and to connect Peasley with town contacts (Dean Crew) and the school art teacher. Council members suggested using donated paint and resources for youth programs and summer projects.

Next steps: staff or council members will follow up to provide contact information to Peasley and to coordinate scope, safety and maintenance arrangements before any public-art work begins.","Resident Melissa Peasley asked the council to permit use of a tunnel and a park wall as public-art sites; council members expressed support and staff noted YDOT policies that leave such responsibilities to the town for communities over 1,500 population.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6241259,"Wheatland Council authorizes application for SLIB loan to begin lead and copper service-line replacements",2204,238000,2442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895&start=238&end=2442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307621-ebc2c6c192ac1bacf9263fee1171d895/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6241259/Wyoming/Wheatland-Council-authorizes-application-for-SLIB-loan-to-begin-lead-and-copper-service-line-replacements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241259-de59356f7d61f97a646f5891e15a2867/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107012&Signature=TPxWSK44oKxK97dYTxro7NGVpwCUPKzblvgWX~RUOcfv6FUDeFsUOx6EN2eDRHPGK9gf0CTNHdFxySM1jJNn~GOUDrWHL-WKoGYHw3FivrCQItTeDHsvm1b1IHHqLvDZzb53Qf7UZ4ZEiHQcN~qKIKl4vSEX58A6jS8OYqp-07ioU2A-PEVQQcuBlKn9U3wePsBt2oY7yNXZRBDeTgJPkTszM2kCZAvtSrXH9latrlLJGsOeUX7gkZOir384eQHUb8Tz5wOhO3SvSIqtqvsMYkGBda06gz1wydX2x7kuqiLZm3blhn56O~~bLgRy4l45NT~kH~oyCpmif6Sdqgxdhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheatland City Council voted to authorize the mayor to finalize an application for State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) funds to address lead and copper service-line replacement in the town’s water system.

The council action begins the town’s effort to secure a low- or no-interest loan, with possible principal forgiveness, for necessary repairs. The presiding officer told the council the request is “in the amount of 7,315,520,” and described the application as the first step to “get our foot in the door and start the process early.”

Why it matters: federal and state regulators have tightened lead rules, and the town must replace not only water mains up to the meter but also the privately owned service line sections that connect to homes. Town staff told the council that roughly 400 service lines are galvanized or unknown and will require verification or replacement if lead cannot be ruled out.

Council discussion and specifics: council members and staff emphasized the legal and technical scope: replacements must extend “to the house” or “to the foundation” to meet the new requirements. A staff speaker referenced recent changes by the Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Environmental Quality, saying the stricter enforcement is increasing workload and compliance costs.

The council’s motion authorized the mayor to finalize and submit the SLIB loan application; the motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The council did not adopt any final contract or funding commitment beyond authorizing the application.

Next steps: staff will continue surveying service lines to identify materials at each property, refine the total cost estimate, and pursue SLIB ranking and funding. The council noted that eligibility for low interest and any principal forgiveness depends on SLIB program determinations once the town’s application is evaluated.","The Wheatland City Council authorized the mayor to finalize an application to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) for a low- or no-interest loan, with possible principal forgiveness, to replace lead, galvanized and copper service lines to meet new federal and state requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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