Council approves temporary license for Air Resource Specialist to place air monitor behind rec center
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Summary
Rawlins approved a licensing agreement allowing Air Resource Specialist (ARS) to place a temporary air monitoring station behind the recreation center, with ARS to pay $150 per month (initial 12‑month payment $1,800); council requested perimeter fencing or other security measures.
The Rawlins City Council on Aug. 19 approved a licensing agreement with Air Resource Specialist, Inc. (ARS) to temporarily place an air monitoring station on city property behind the recreation center. Council approved the licensing agreement by a 7‑0 vote.
City attorney Attorney Mayberry explained the agreement provides protections and insurance for both parties and includes supporting photographs showing a placement in a low‑use area near the walking trail. The monitoring unit is an enclosed trailer with sampling equipment and transmits data to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for public display.
Council member Bruce Silva suggested fencing the unit to prevent tampering; Attorney Mayberry said ARS had not experienced problems in other placements but staff would request a perimeter or safety feature be added to the license. Staff also offered the alternative of occasional checks by recreation center staff but council members preferred the licensee secure the equipment.
The council heard that ARS will compensate the city $150 per month, to be paid upfront for 12 months ($1,800) with additional payments if the license is extended.
Ending: The council authorized the licensing agreement and directed staff to incorporate a perimeter or security measure into the final agreement. The monitoring station will operate under the terms agreed with ARS and will report readings to the Wyoming DEQ website.