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The study, prepared by Ballard King and Associates with JLG Architects and funded in part by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant, says the activity center would serve broad community needs — gym/court space, a walking track and multiple multipurpose rooms — while the rink would add specialized programming but substantially increase capital and operating costs.

Consultant Janice Ballard told the council, “your survey had 1,140 responses,” noting that 87.6% were residents and that response volume indicated strong local interest. JLG Architect Adam Barnett summarized program sizing: “the indoor activity center…roughly 48,000 square feet” and the ice option at “about 32 to 33,000 square feet.”

Key findings and figures from the report include: the activity center would likely sit on a 3–5 acre site and is estimated to cost $14–16 million to build; the standalone ice center was estimated at $13–15 million. Consultants modelled year‑one operating deficits of roughly $500,000 for the activity center, $465,000 for the ice center, and about $963,000 if both facilities were opened simultaneously. The team projected a conservative annual direct economic impact of about $328,000 from out‑of‑town tournament and event activity and modeled a larger total economic ripple effect approaching $1 million under modest multiplier assumptions.

Consultants described several delivery options: build the activity center first and phase in an ice facility later to spread capital and operating risk; use different building systems to influence up‑front costs (tensile fabric versus fully clad metal building); and pursue grants, public funding mechanisms (the report notes past local experience with an economic impact tax), partnerships with the school district and Central Wyoming College, and philanthropy. Ballard King emphasized that smaller communities often must rely on a mix of user fees plus public subsidy.

Council members asked about site preferences, regional demand and whether dividing facilities across neighboring towns might work. Janice said respondents most commonly suggested the area near Walmart as a suitable location; consultants added that partnerships with nearby jurisdictions could improve feasibility but would require community education and coordination on cost‑sharing.

The presentation and the nearly 100‑page report are intended as a planning tool: they provide program definitions, cost estimates, operating scenarios and economic impact modeling for the council and staff to use in next steps, including site selection, fundraising and formal capital planning. The report’s authors and city staff encouraged further local discussion and study of funding options before any formal commitment.

The consultants concluded by urging phased, conservative planning and more community engagement to confirm priorities and funding approaches. City staff thanked the consultant team for the work and said the report would be used to inform future budget and grant activity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/15/2025 Riverton, WY Regular Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Riverton City Council heard a presentation July 15 on a feasibility study that recommends building a 48,000‑square‑foot indoor activity center as the highest‑priority recreation project and evaluates a separate community ice rink as a second, more costly option.","taxTitle","Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming","taxId",61734,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170766,"Riverton council adopts nonexclusive cable franchise with Spectrum (Charter) on third reading",195,8178000,8373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0&start=8178&end=8373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0/thumbnail_8178000.jpg","/articles/6170766/Riverton/Fremont-County/Wyoming/Riverton-council-adopts-nonexclusive-cable-franchise-with-Spectrum-Charter-on-third-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170766-b9a58cacf476edc2d41099c1b7b33da1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678530&Signature=M1EH2qhZE1iKrkkwwPTBRVmjmCXf76ip9J5Ml9zP62dKGj~umXOWYZgnTlAaH16VL-Bwp7mHyNSy7R0NJZsIgtRaBAXnunIyYS4PxPrAdPm7vv-89pSPTnzaYXLhnvzMvIigANVDYkE7ry2Fd48yGsKoZg1PnMRSklSECQNJdSWraRf1-A39IrZ2JWGxp9CYQeo128sOpbIMvjRE6qjJcSOeaxsOL1frPSWayiC9d11mSnDdNU0NW7gdrikvxJnlh075t0eoEEuVUXyjVd2QwdjlegnOEgYTVJLRq6ZCihdSzP7IwzSzAzIU0S~URVyV~HAzPE2d02MWM9XZaP12Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverton City Council adopted Ordinance 25‑006 on third and final reading July 15, granting a nonexclusive franchise to Spectrum Pacific West LLC (an indirect Charter Communications subsidiary) to construct, install, maintain and operate a cable system within the city’s rights‑of‑way.

Administrative Services Director Mia Harris read the ordinance title to the council, which had considered the item at two earlier meetings. City staff recommended adoption and noted the franchise is governed by federal law.

Councilman Kyle Larson moved adoption and Councilwoman Carla Borders seconded; a roll call vote followed. Council members voted unanimously in favor: Council members Eric Carr, Rebecca Pearson Lewis, Mike Bailey, Carla Borders, Kyle Larson, Karen Johnson and Mayor Tim Hancock all recorded aye votes and the ordinance was adopted.

The ordinance renews the company’s local franchise and preserves the city’s authority to regulate use of its public rights‑of‑way subject to federal requirements. The council took no additional action beyond adopting the franchise on third reading.","On third and final reading the council adopted ordinance 25‑006 granting a nonexclusive cable franchise to Spectrum Pacific West LLC (Charter Communications) to operate a cable system in city rights‑of‑way; the roll call vote was unanimous.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170771,"Riverton council expands youth council membership, appoints 10 students to launch advisory board",1049,11248000,12297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0&start=11248&end=12297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0/thumbnail_11248000.jpg","/articles/6170771/Riverton/Fremont-County/Wyoming/Riverton-council-expands-youth-council-membership-appoints-10-students-to-launch-advisory-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170771-8cfb3d305880439f3b76a537f697989d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678530&Signature=WGKsrCbAsM3IMMxBFNvMobG~Qd8SnhNQ9ecxSN~fRQeDhjPZVeZP95KLK0SG5WxrV9QekWf3zqmC89B4lL0Em~ru37fK4WRj1nQSa~e1ZhQSX7~a9V674xgwL~j~aQX0T89qax-ItyGUK56efx6tw7pcxrrjvuPjKbHIk-VB-RfD7lCetWVhX5fdXOk9CMJYjnfbO-DKCLMJ-L95LBzCOeKC8n65fWZROtAK2Jhno1oiCDRi5WKauj-4mAFZ2IJ0-btnbD9BBgbZ~t8TKfR9r6ZwcuJrm7hSWB8pYG724XqNsPTqksR4n7bPnVXb1G0jvyuNE~ZkNi30vQ6kCQ6rcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverton City Council on July 15 amended the rules for the recently created Riverton Youth Council and appointed the initial membership.

City Administrator Kyle Butterfield presented Resolution 15‑30, which repealed and replaced the earlier resolution by removing the previously set upper limit on membership and leaving the council with discretion to set numbers by appointment. After discussion, the council voted to adopt the resolution.

Council members debated two approaches: keeping a small, fixed membership to preserve the honor and manageability of the body, or appointing all interested applicants to be inclusive. Councilwoman Rebecca Pearson Lewis argued for broad participation: “If you're applying for this position, hands down, they will do the job, period.” Councilwoman Karen Johnson urged the use of alternates if the council wanted to preserve a smaller official membership while still engaging more students.

Council ultimately adopted Resolution 15‑30 and then appointed the ten students who applied to serve on the youth council. City staff noted most applicants are younger high‑school students (the oldest applicant noted in the discussion was 16) and recommended the inaugural membership help draft bylaws, term lengths and operating details for future cycles. The council encouraged the new members to consider term length, officer selection and whether to include alternates as part of their organizing work.

The youth council is an advisory body intended to promote civic engagement, provide a conduit between youth and the mayor/council, and recommend youth‑focused priorities. Councilmembers said they expect the students to develop bylaws and return recommendations to the governing body.","The council adopted Resolution 15‑30 removing the previous upper membership limit on the Riverton Youth Council and appointed all 10 applicants to the inaugural advisory body, with the council asking the youth members to help shape bylaws, terms and future membership rules.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170776,"Riverton approves $15,000 master service agreement with Lexipol to support police technology grant applications",1114,6052000,7166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0&start=6052&end=7166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396958-93f76048cc90852ddcf530236e596df0/thumbnail_6052000.jpg","/articles/6170776/Riverton/Fremont-County/Wyoming/Riverton-approves-15000-master-service-agreement-with-Lexipol-to-support-police-technology-grant-applications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170776-891d69fdecf34ce2da7d5814185a5b21/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678530&Signature=cVStsd3ICdkJPfLZzo6YiqA66RHfoq-aaVGR~0J2P7214sK7QIted6GB73NSUg~vevW8ag2Xu3YHA4JM5MvFCFNFUX8urBBiQRdLL~hg676fsofGdigte1cN1whbMrBwgPGb~Ftz8n0mFnqtl6MASy5kT26bTY32Tnogc9mFSpn8LWf1bsHEhVRbmrXoMFgknkjc9itGET3aTJZNKOIQVH6aOFkuPPLQwWnkPfQ7HtatgiROOxdiUk0Znqnmin3YgZzvOh8WM-wBfi0B6fbGXLcmAzievmjawb4HxnhDKjKoJ4Y9zyYRWPdNKDAFCjEw2fI-AvXAltdqJEPzJ-CXQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverton City Council on July 15 authorized the city to enter a two‑year master service agreement with Lexipol LLC to support grant writing for the police department’s technology upgrade project.

The police chief described a multi‑part technology upgrade that would include replacement of body‑worn cameras and tasers, expanded cloud‑based evidence storage, additional in‑car mobile data terminals (MDTs), GPS tracking and potential deployment of a patrol drone. Because no single grant is expected to cover all elements, staff recommended outside grant assistance to improve competitiveness.

The chief told the council that “the cost of the grant assistance to Lexipol is 7,500 annually, for 2 years,” an expense already included in the department’s professional and consulting budget line. The contract package, as presented, includes a GrantFinder subscription, one grant writing submission per year, a dedicated program manager, bimonthly consulting sessions, application review and a 25% discount on additional writing services.

A department lieutenant who has worked on grants described the administrative burden and navigation challenges for federal programs. “Writing the narrative for a grant is not the difficult part. It's navigating the federal system,” the lieutenant said, noting federal grant portals and registration requirements often demand specialized familiarity and time. He added the department planned to use Lexipol’s expertise while building internal capacity over time.

Council members debated whether to hire an in‑house grant writer or invest in staff training, but several councilors supported contracting an experienced firm because it increases the probability of winning larger, complex federal awards. Councilman Mike Bailey said the city should “take advantage of the experts that have written probably hundreds or maybe more of these grants.”

The contract was approved by voice vote after discussion. City staff and police department leaders said Lexipol’s assistance would be one of several strategies — including state grants, local partnerships and philanthropic fundraising — to finance the department’s technology program.","Council authorized a two‑year, $7,500 per year master service agreement with Lexipol LLC to help the Riverton Police Department pursue federal and state grants for a planned technology upgrade (body cameras, tasers, MDTs, cloud evidence storage and other items).","actionData","errors"]

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