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Rock Springs to consider joining Wyoming Association of Municipalities after council presentation
Summary
Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities told the City Council the City’s membership would be "around $29,000." Councilors asked about dues allocation and timing; the Council set an action item for Oct. 15 to decide whether to join.
Ashley Harpstreith, executive director of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, briefed the Rock Springs City Council on Oct. 1 about membership benefits and services. Harpstreith told councilors that "membership for the City of Rock Springs is around $29,000," and said dues are calculated per capita and support education and leadership programs.
Councilor Jeannie Demas asked about WAM’s membership pricing; Councilor Larry Hickerson asked how membership funds are allocated and Harpstreith said dues go toward education and leadership. Councilor Rob Zotti said communication within WAM has improved and that the city may want to reconsider membership; Councilor Brent Bettolo noted his view that WAM historically benefited agricultural interests more than industrial ones and asked whether that balance had changed. Harpstreith replied she recognizes the importance of minerals and industry in Wyoming and said WAM seeks to partner across community types.
Mayor Max Mickelson told the Council an action item will be on the Oct. 15 agenda for a formal decision on whether Rock Springs will join WAM.
