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Burgess said CWTA is finishing phase 1 of the Kaelin master plan and has purchased a mini excavator to speed construction. He reported about three-quarters of a mile on the main trail remains before the connector is complete, and that the new work will add nearly five miles of continuous trail to disperse recreational use and reduce erosion from “straight lining.”
CWTA also opened a downhill-focused, mountain-bike-only trail that has hazard-warning signs in place; Burgess said the route has received “really positive feedback” from advanced riders. He said CWTA will work with parks staff to name trails, add GIS entries and push trail routes to mapping apps such as Trailforks and AllTrails.
On Alcova, Burgess said CWTA will begin the Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail this fall and that the project is fully funded by private donations and partners including the Wyoming Geological Association and the Tate Museum at Casper College. He said CWTA will coordinate closely with the Bureau of Reclamation on that work.
Why it matters: the trail connector and new downhill trail aim to disperse high-use corridors on Casper Mountain and improve trail safety and user experience; the Alcova project adds interpretive and geologic trail work in partnership with scientific and museum partners.
Discussion vs. decision: the update was informational; trustees and staff encouraged coordination and agreed to meet with CWTA to plan signage and long-term maintenance. No formal approvals or funding commitments were made at the meeting.
Next steps: CWTA plans to finish the connector before key staff leave for scheduled time off, continue signing and GIS updates in coordination with parks staff, and begin Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail work this fall under a collaborative agreement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Trustees of NC Parks & Recreation - July 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Central Wyoming Trails Alliance told trustees it has nearly finished a connector that will add about five miles of continuous trail on Casper Mountain, opened a new downhill-only mountain-bike trail and said a privately funded Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail at Alcova will begin this fall.","taxTitle","Natrona, Wyoming","taxId",3790,"location","Wyoming","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6174133,"Trustees debate wayfinding signs and kiosk grants as funding and design lag progress",4909,279000,5188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b&start=279&end=5188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6174133/Wyoming/Trustees-debate-wayfinding-signs-and-kiosk-grants-as-funding-and-design-lag-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174133-e0b4bdee93bffac8b915dce3e0f7ed10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440094&Signature=i3Ji6V5ubu43PxAHOfCF2PgElTePDm176KDDhIyVYhUazUBw3UXmjkmvVLWlLPv~K5lEyNeOogoF-6QgDCrBSE~uWQsmiqIjb0~Xz65Tf0fOAgy6XK-cePJyxIbM-OeRKnVXqdfjumUBPBsXdKhFqjpccIGHFiHaMsVUu0mNpqEM1XwRU~vaRiJgigAAOcmAFIQt0tadprTgwjNhohS9LrWvmoVaqv5s9DkEsZyuh0iopukILRr6hoEmvrqCdTT1bMXHaOMedC7JwwRJRcCHmnmtSi75oRXA9v0i2aArEcQ6-aqwXnjMLw4rgoa~HOfD-8YK4RsGa3m7kAuR-WlOVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees heard a detailed history and mixed status reports for two county projects: mountain wayfinding signage funded through Visit Casper and a land-and-water conservation grant intended to underwrite informational kiosks.
Parks director Michael Brown said Visit Casper provided passage-through funding for the wayfinding sign project but cost overruns and changing prices prompted design and material changes. Brown told trustees that the signage bid package was prepared based on a subcommittee’s final determination but did not proceed to contract award because county legal review and other timing issues intervened; he said the sign procurement needs to be rebid.
On kiosks, Brown explained the county applied for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) reimbursement grant for four kiosks totaling $460,000 (a $230,000 county match and $230,000 grant component). Brown said the county later cut the matching funds from the budget and therefore does not currently have the local match to construct the kiosks. He told trustees that the LWCF award would be reimbursable and require the county to front funds for later reimbursement.
Long-time community members urged trustees to review earlier subcommittee work before rebidding or spending. Bruce Lamberson, who helped work on earlier designs, warned that content and placement decisions matter and that some money allocated years ago could expire if projects are not carried out: “The kiosks were designed… that’s real money,” he said, and pressed staff to confirm deadlines and the intended locations.
Why it matters: the projects use grant and partner dollars and have been planned for years; trustees said they want to avoid spending limited county funds on outdated designs and want to ensure signage and kiosks serve visitor needs.
Discussion vs. decision: trustees received background and directed staff to compile final bid documents and confirm matching-fund availability; there was no vote to commit additional county funds at the meeting.
Next steps: parks staff will reassemble subcommittee materials, rebid the wayfinding signage after road construction timing is resolved, and report back on the LWCF match status and kiosk design deadlines so trustees can prioritize funding or rebid activity.","Board members and public speakers discussed multi-year wayfinding and kiosk projects led by Visit Casper and RDG; staff said bids need rebidding and the county lacks matching funds for a land-and-water grant, and trustees urged review of older designs before spending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6174138,"Archery club seeks county help for range repairs, targets and a formal MOU",939,2921000,3860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b&start=2921&end=3860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b/thumbnail_2921000.jpg","/articles/6174138/Wyoming/Archery-club-seeks-county-help-for-range-repairs-targets-and-a-formal-MOU","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174138-5820414c4fcfa487b0f8d41028644718/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440094&Signature=kGclbssejQUrXfg2zD6KQvF~P95b0bCgE5h~4L5G3aeV0LvQwsFSx2c~EC7ybYgbA9S-LzvvTPAJxLZa~ibNN8BNp6MeFCzmbQTeii18-ZIYQJFC-P2~1g9vkbxU-AyRTVE1anqxqK2M8CpQKDAz0uxP8UQ93DF1gZrqovXDYTcQLmFUlQRcDk1~2lYi1EpuZO~X1z7csWxTtDTpzhe~DZbKD4-MZRG4m~1P2iQYbZXAzIDT9cMcurZvGk3nuyug-cF55z9ChXZ8bSR~NS86R~gWu8Fuh8qwOJDn3jI5UvJ-5O7O-F9txN7QODrtpRPEee0nudl3-gPnzyA5C13K8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Lost Archer archery club told the parks trustees the county range needs maintenance, improved safety measures and new targets to remain usable for local recreation and regional competitions.
Neil Rubush, president of the Lost Archer club, said the course is “one of the nicest ranges within 4 or 5 states” but that heavy use and worn targets have reduced compliance for large competitions. He asked the county for help repairing drainage and hazard-prone walking trails, replacing damaged backstops and resolving narrow access roads and parking pinch points.
Parks director Michael Brown said the budget includes $35,000 requested for targets and that he has asked the Outdoor Recreation board to consider a matching 50/50 grant so the county could double the purchase. “I’ve requested an additional 35,000… we have 35,000 in the budget right now, and we’re gonna … bring that forward to see if the outdoor rec board will approve that,” Brown said.
Club leaders and trustees discussed developing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) defining what volunteer groups can do and what the county will commit to do on maintenance and access. Brown said the MOU “covers you and it covers the county,” and trustees agreed county legal staff would work with the club to draft a written agreement that could support grant applications and clarify liability and responsibilities.
Why it matters: the archery range hosts frequent local use and multi-state competitions; volunteers do much of the maintenance but asked for county help to replace targets, fix drainage and secure the facility’s future through an MOU and grant support.
Discussion vs. decision: trustees did not vote to award funds at the meeting. Brown said staff will seek a matching grant from the Outdoor Recreation board and work with legal to prepare an MOU, and commissioners offered to consider the arrangement and possible funding when presented.
Next steps: parks staff will work with the club on a scope of work and a draft MOU, pursue the matching grant, and present a funding request to the Outdoor Recreation board and the Board of County Commissioners as needed.","Local archers and volunteers asked trustees for money and a memorandum of understanding to support maintenance, target replacement and events at the county archery range; parks staff said $35,000 is in the budget and pledged to pursue a 50/50 matching grant and an MOU with the club.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6174142,"Alcova trailer owners press board to change five-name lottery in county contract",580,2019000,2599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b&start=2019&end=2599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5372055-672a782f0dd23cb6a7d3003a7f0c209b/thumbnail_2019000.jpg","/articles/6174142/Wyoming/Alcova-trailer-owners-press-board-to-change-five-name-lottery-in-county-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174142-7c235a102a7d7f45040fc418974b2888/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440094&Signature=MS8OR6aPZG4e2sCwQH2OsEo741V87dKR0aYFdJ~7qDo45JmVS6NzQ47zEEoO~TAUnO7jIO~UXjqbodRiYOiknaUM-as5XMlzZiCjB~0XSAT6ggMmgwNwvfokl1IMrfTqZcvtJgR38tWV7-3EH7CMGjqw8Eo1MMliS2ZlqvT14SaCMIUcucL1XwTKLh1f--WZERlg0yh0P~O8jL~GDCjx4u9hK7j1EnZWCUpfu479f8GNVET6HQZ9DHWSvbG-yLcE2xdhfJr31BWPN7aHJiFTrGQcuLveAphKj0pyHrEHJAU0HCqf6I5CvTh1LHwy7eLNVrDQDwfgZdy5b~EsYZlObg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Shore, a summer-home owner at Alcova, told the County Parks and Recreation Board of Trustees that current county contract language for selling trailers at Alcova limits sellers to five potential buyers and makes listing “irrevocable.” Shore called the rule “a horrible, horrible government overage, and it’s an asset,” and asked the trustees to place the topic on the board’s agenda for a formal vote.
The trustees and staff described limits on the county’s authority because the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) holds the underlying land and is party to the management agreement. Michael Brown, parks director, said the issue “is a little more complicated than that,” adding, “the Bureau of Rec is involved and they don’t wanna be your landlord anymore or my landlord, and they’ve made that very clear.”
Trustee Pierre and other board members told Shore the trailer-sale process is unfair to owners who invest in their summer homes. “It’s anti private property rights,” Pierre said, and he urged trustees to collect public comment and prepare a written position that the Board of County Commissioners could use in next year’s contract renegotiation with the BOR.
Why it matters: the selling rules determine whether owners can market to all interested buyers or are limited by the county’s lottery process; that has financial and practical consequences for families who use trailers as summer homes. Board members said the county’s management agreement with the BOR and the lot-permit language limit the board’s unilateral ability to change the process, but they pledged to gather public input and pass a formal position for the county commissioners to use in renegotiations.
Discussion vs. decision: the trustees heard public comment and discussed options but took no formal vote to change the process. Brown and board members said the county must coordinate any final change with the Bureau of Reclamation and the County Commissioners; Brown noted the lot permit between the county and a trailer permittee expires May 19, 2026, and the management agreement with the BOR runs to 2041.
Community context and next steps: trustees recommended placing the issue on a future parks-board agenda, collecting public input and, if warranted, drafting a resolution to supply the Board of County Commissioners during contract renegotiations. Shore and other speakers asked the county to remove the “irrevocable” language, provide sellers with the full lottery list rather than only five names, and otherwise allow sellers more ability to complete private sales without mandatory removal of structures.
Ending: trustees and staff said they would review the contract language and coordinate with the County Commissioners and the BOR; no change was adopted at the meeting and any revision will depend on interagency negotiations and the timing of the permit and management-agreement renewals.","Summer-home owners at Alcova urged the parks trustees to press the county and Bureau of Reclamation to revise a contract provision that limits sellers to five potential buyers, calling the rule unfair and asking the board to seek formal notice and a position for upcoming contract renegotiation.","actionData","errors"]

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