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The request matters because organizers said they intend to raise private funds to pair with a mayoral matching offer and want to help set the consultant’s scope, interview contractors and ‘‘shadow’’ on‑site work; city staff said they are willing to share information but want to coordinate with the city’s contracting process and legal review.

Steve Allen, City of Rock Springs, who led the presentation, said the group had formed under state nonprofit law and had board officers in place. ‘‘Under Wyoming statute, title 17 chapter 19, we have now formed officially, the Old Timers Civic Center public benefit nonprofit legal organization,’’ Allen said, adding the group’s articles of incorporation name the civic center as the beneficiary if the nonprofit dissolves.

Allen said the mayor had challenged the group to raise $250,000 in each of the next two years, with the city matching $250,000 each year. ‘‘You challenged us, and we have stood up,’’ Allen said. He said the group will collect donations, name Mike Skortz as treasurer and Jack Weimer as secretary, and return to council when initial funds are raised.

City project staff identified as JJ said they were open to sharing information with the volunteer group but emphasized coordination with the consultant and contracting team: ‘‘I would not have an issue with sharing any of the information that comes in as it comes in. I don't know that I would want someone in tow, especially someone that's not a city employee, without talking to the eventual contractor,’’ JJ said.

Paula Wanakotte, speaking for a second community fundraising committee, described subcommittee plans for grants, public‑private partnerships, major gifts, gifts‑in‑kind and grassroots fundraising, and said potential major donors had already inquired. ‘‘We're looking at public private partnerships or sponsorships, major gifts, gifts in kind and grassroots fundraising efforts,’’ Wanakotte said.

No formal council vote or commitment to a contract change occurred during the petition segment. Council members and staff repeatedly said the city would need to review any role for non‑city personnel with the selected consultant and legal counsel before allowing volunteers on site or in contractor meetings. Organizers offered to provide liability insurance and meeting minutes and said they would provide contact information so staff could follow up.

Organizers and staff said they expect a consultant to begin work in July and that final details about staffing, scope and any city matches will await the consultant’s scope and council decisions. The group said it will return to council with fundraising totals and seek a budget line or appropriation after private funds are raised.

Organizers asked for and received agreement to continue coordination with city staff; staff requested written contact details and a route forward so the city can schedule consultant access and legal review.

The Old Timers Civic Center organizers said they will continue outreach, establish branding and web presence, and pursue fundraising and grant opportunities while city staff and legal counsel review what partnership activities are feasible under procurement and liability constraints.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Rock Springs Council Meeting June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 17 Rock Springs City Council meeting, community organizers announced formation of the Old Timers Civic Center public‑benefit nonprofit and asked the city to let their representatives participate in a planned consultant review of the Rock Springs Civic Center.","taxTitle","Rock Springs City Council, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming","taxId",68758,"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},6192470,"Organizer seeks city approval for July 12 prayer walk; police, staff outline permit and safety steps",427,158000,585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4096933-55e6c83b7d266f942da7da1235bf1e59&start=158&end=585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4096933-55e6c83b7d266f942da7da1235bf1e59/thumbnail_158000.jpg","/articles/6192470/Wyoming/Organizer-seeks-city-approval-for-July-12-prayer-walk-police-staff-outline-permit-and-safety-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192470-34e98d269bcf0dfe1ec7bbf0fccf425f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140509&Signature=My1Q-imkxgWSFXVXyqBoojsv3a0VuZCk14S8eZF2xAIdMEU0m7nus0PnKSUvaeqb6FUkG8Swv1Gcf3e24jwmBhfSGjQEIVmpxqBMVaFCZhAaZjbzjGjZgxuiNVJLTwDeJMgu5eAaGUA6tfP3hoxpSEoDJaNM0L1VBRavmV~joKDQcUa2EGTw19TWNXcI255ZoAfyrhFWjhx80DpWMYUF1-yikefnfNxqhtE5GdookwCEOSSYWL~oD0vN24t41Ql5pbUL8NjfQRV6qbcwvxPDks51eQMyvYXoSMnH64QABVdI~QHU6B1~s~b-6GxyU4fpPsSvUiW7yGNfJJZ9p5HWFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Rock Springs resident requested council approval on June 17 to hold a downtown prayer walk July 12, asking for limited police support and clarification about any required permits. City staff advised submitting a route map and contact information so staff can assist, and the police chief said patrol officers or a community service officer could be assigned but might be reallocated because Bunning Park would host a concurrent event.

The organizer said the walk would use sidewalks from Elk toward Dewar, would not close streets and would include speakers and music. ‘‘We're gonna be doing everything lawfully,’’ the organizer said, and asked for police presence \"just to keep everybody safe.\"

Rock Springs Police Chief Urs Ballmer said he had no objection to the event and expected the department could ‘‘find, either community service officer or police officer to staff that,’’ while noting officers might be reassigned if other calls or staffing needs arose.

City staff and council members advised the organizer to provide a written route map and contact information to the city clerk or public‑works office so staff could identify potential conflicts and help arrange patrol coverage. Staff noted that Bunning Park was already reserved for International Day the same weekend, that the park and adjacent roads would be busy and that staging the event there might not be feasible.

The organizer agreed to adjust the planned endpoint after staff warned of the park reservation and said she would contact the newspaper and change promotional material. The organizer also provided event times to council: a council member read the times into the record as ‘‘09:00 in the morning till about noon.’’

No formal permit was approved on the record; council members and staff described the meeting as an initial request and asked the organizer to follow up with a route map and contact details so the city can process any required permits or coordinate patrols.

Council and staff emphasized safety and that police support would be provided as staffing allowed; staff offered to reach out after receiving contact information and a map so they could assist with any remaining logistical questions.","A resident asked the Rock Springs City Council on June 17 for approval to hold a prayer walk on July 12; the police chief and city staff advised submitting a route map and contact information, and warned of conflicts with International Day at Bunning Park and limited dedicated staffing.","actionData","errors"]

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Organizers form Old Timers Civic Center nonprofit and ask to join city consultant review

Organizer seeks city approval for July 12 prayer walk; police, staff outline permit and safety steps