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Casper council approves application for zero‑interest loan toward Hogadon chairlift replacement despite climate concerns
Summary
Council authorized submission of a $794,500 zero‑interest Wyoming Business Council loan application toward an estimated $3.9 million Hogadon Basin chairlift replacement. Debate focused on payback plans, snowpack and long‑term climate risks; the measure passed with one dissent.
The Casper City Council voted to authorize submission of a 2026 Wyoming Business Council Community Readiness loan application to help replace the chairlift at Hogadon Basin Ski Area.
City staff said the requested loan would be a zero‑interest loan of $794,500 for a 10‑year term toward an estimated $3.9 million project to purchase a new quad lift and related critical accessories. “This particular loan would be a zero‑interest loan in the amount of $794,500 for a term of 10 years,” said Director Lopez, who outlined the current business‑planning work and project cost estimate.
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