Council tables debate over proposed activity reporting policy

City approves $2.78 million grant application for intersection upgrades

State grant sought to cover local match for road infrastructure

City hires real estate firm for First Security Bank building

Zoning change proposed for school district property

Housing Authority authorized to bid electrical upgrades

Ordinance introduced to regulate parimutuel wagering

Police Department secures state reimbursement for drug task force

Council tables debate over proposed activity reporting policy

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The city council voted unanimously to table a resolution that would have mandated a specific activity reporting form and imposed a two-minute speaking limit on council members during meetings. The measure faced opposition over concerns that it unfairly targeted members with large online followings. Proponents defended the policy, stating it was intended to improve transparency and keep meetings concise, rather than drag out proceedings. The resolution was ultimately tabled so the council could revise the proposed form for the next meeting.

City approves $2.78 million grant application for intersection upgrades

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The city council authorized an application for a $2.78 million Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant aimed at funding major local traffic upgrades. If awarded, the funds will be used to construct roundabouts at the intersections of Dewar and Sweetwater drives and Second and F streets, as well as a new traffic signal at Stagecoach and College drives. The application passed with one dissenting vote.

State grant sought to cover local match for road infrastructure

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — In a related move to the Safe Streets for All application, the council approved a request to apply for a $926,250 grant from the state's Governor's Infrastructure Matching Funds Program. It was noted during the meeting that if both grants are successfully awarded, the city will not be required to spend any money from its general fund to complete the proposed roundabouts and traffic signal projects. The measure passed with a single dissenting vote.

City hires real estate firm for First Security Bank building

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The council approved a proposal to hire Brokerage Southwest for real estate services to list and sell the First Security Bank building at 502 S. Main St. The resolution passed with a dissenting vote from one member who questioned why the city was not waiting for a renewed offer from potential buyer Cody Watts. Legal counsel clarified that Watts' previous offer was rejected at the last meeting, meaning there are currently no offers on the table, and the city requires a licensed real estate agent to properly process any future sale.

Zoning change proposed for school district property

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The council passed the first reading of an ordinance to amend the official zoning map for a 15-acre parcel owned by Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Located at 3037 Yellowstone Road within the Yellowstone Road Industrial Park, the property's designation will shift from heavy industrial to light industrial if the ordinance passes its final readings.

Housing Authority authorized to bid electrical upgrades

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — A request to bid an aluminum pigtail electrical receptacle upgrade for local public housing units was approved by the council. The safety project is funded by a $300,000 grant from an unspecified source, and aims to bring 1970s-era housing units up to code by splicing new copper wiring into the existing aluminum wiring systems. The measure passed, though two members abstained due to personal ties to the housing authority.

Ordinance introduced to regulate parimutuel wagering

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The city council heard the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08, which establishes a local approval process for simulcasting and parimutuel wagering, including historic horse racing terminals. The introduction of the local regulatory framework comes as the city fields outside interest in the industry; earlier in the meeting, the council amended its consent agenda to formally accept legal correspondence received from Wyoming Downs regarding the issue.

Police Department secures state reimbursement for drug task force

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The council unanimously approved a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force contract between the Rock Springs Police Department and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Police Chief Bill Erspamer informed the council that the $97,000 contract will fully reimburse the city for dedicating a local officer to the statewide task force. The reimbursement will supplement the city's general fund, ensuring the participation costs taxpayers nothing.

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