The Council Corner – September 2026

Published on September 30, 2026

This month’s Council Corner features significant Council actions over the previous month and a look ahead to what may be on the docket in October.

During September 2026, Council’s actions included:

Public hearings were held for compliance with annexation conditions for 162.42 acres of land west of South Greeley Highway, south of West College Drive, and southwest of and adjacent to the intersection of Apple Street and York Avenue (known as Orchard Hills) and for 652.67 acres of land located south of Interstate 80, southeast of Otto Road, and west of Interstate 25 (to become the Hitching Post District and home to the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association). Both annexations and zoning ordinances will be up for final approval in October 2026.
Ordinances for an annexation and a zoning amendment to BP-Business Park for land west of Roundtop Road and adjacent to Happy Jack Road, known as the Cox Ranch annexation, were approved. In addition to approval of the annexation and zoning, the developer of the property entered into a Community Agreement.
An Ordinance to rezone a property located south of Interstate 80, east of Campstool Road, and north of HR Ranch Road to BP – Business Park failed on 2nd Reading at the Sept. 28 meeting.
Resolutions naming a triangle shaped parcel located at the intersection of Randall Avenue and Cribbon Avenue the ‘Dr. Robert M. Farr Park;’ reappropriating the Fiscal Year 2026 budget in accordance with state statute; supporting the continuation of the Optional One Percent (1%) Sales Tax for calendar years 2027 through 2030 were adopted. Resolutions to amend the Future Land Use Map of PlanCheyenne for properties known as the “Hitching Post District” and “Orchard Hills” were postponed until the Oct. 12 meeting and a change to the area known as “Cox Ranch” was adopted. A resolution for special use for a gaming center was adopted. The location of the gaming center is for property located at 1734 Meadowland Drive, formally the Old Chicago restaurant location. This action was the first of its kind since the Legislature changed laws related to gaming approvals allowing for more local control. The Governing Body acknowledged receipt of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
Contracts related to the Office of Youth Alternatives providing services to the Laramie County Juvenile Crisis Shelter and probation/diversion services to Laramie County Circuit Court and the Municipal Court were approved.
A Professional Services Agreement with Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC was approved for services to update the Cheyenne-Next Comprehensive Plan, formally known as the PlanCheyenne document, in an amount of $351,790.
A grant was approved with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security in an amount of $142,800.
Lease agreements with Brian Chalstrom d/b/a Putt Hutt for the miniature golf course in Lions Park and with the Cheyenne Depot Museum for use of the Depot building were approved.
Bids were accepted from STC Construction Co., Inc. for the Cahill and Lions Park pavement restoration projects in an amount of $647,154.10 and for compost hauling with Consolidated Resources LLC in an amount of $207,665.00. Bids for vehicles for Cheyenne Fire Rescue and the Forestry division were approved.
Sole Source purchases were approved for Motorola mobile radios and various accessories for both the Cheyenne Police Department and the Animal Control Division in a (total) amount of $176,868.02 and for Axon in-car cameras for the Police Department in an amount of $88,410.20.
Transfer of a liquor license was approved for Capital City Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Wyoming Discount Liquor, 3501 E. Lincolnway, for a new restaurant and liquor store in the Cheyenne Plaza.
A Work Session was held on Sept. 25 to discuss a proposed solar project on a section of the Belvoir Ranch with Hanwha Renewables. The project is for the development of approximately 140 MW solar and energy storage facility.

Additional September events included a wash down ceremony to place the first ambulance into service with Cheyenne Fire Rescue; the quarterly elected officials dinner in Pine Bluffs; and multiple community engagement events for Project Tembo (Google), Orchard Hills, and Hanwha Renewables.

In October, the City Council will consider final ordinance approval of annexation and zoning for Orchard Hills and the Hitching Post District.

Ordinances for agriculture-related Unified Development Code updates are scheduled to be referred to Public Services Committee Monday, Oct. 19. More details for proposed updates can be found on under the “Connect Cheyenne” tab on the City’s homepage.

A Public Hearing for the annexation of about 8.18 acres of land and right-of-way located south of U.S. 30 and north of Commerce Circle will be held on Oct. 12.

Resolutions for a final plat for the Hitching Post District; reappropriating $250,000.00 for repair and replacement of cart paths at the Airport Golf Course; and authorizing an MOU regarding the allocation of impact assistance funds associated with the Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Expansion Project will be considered.

Contracts for the Municipal Building parking lot redesign and the Johnson Pool evaluation and design will be considered.

Council would like to remind residents of Council & Coffee events during the month of October: Ward 1 on Oct. 3 at the David Romero Center (1317 Parsley Blvd.) from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and Ward 3 on Oct. 17 at Dazbog Coffee (3911 E. Pershing Avenue).

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Council Meetings

The Council utilizes a structured monthly meeting schedule to manage its responsibilities:

Regular City Council Meetings

When: Second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Time: 6 p.m.

Standing Committee Meetings – These committees review agenda items the week prior to regular Council meetings:

Public Services Committee: Generally, meets the first and third Mondays of the month at noon (Council Chambers).
Finance Committee: Generally, meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at noon (Council Chambers).
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, committee meetings the first Monday and Tuesday (of September) will be shifted to Tuesday and Wednesday, respectfully.

Additional Meeting Types

Work Sessions: Held on Fridays during the lunch hour (noon). These are informational sessions for the Council to learn about department initiatives, new policies, or community concerns.
Committee of the Whole: Occasionally scheduled (often Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.) for the entire Council to discuss major issues like goal setting or specific large-scale projects, such as the 6th Penny Initiatives and Budget Presentations.

All meetings are held in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building (2101 O’Neil Avenue). Regular Council meetings and work sessions are livestreamed via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. Recordings of all meetings are available via the City’s website on the City’s YouTube page.

Current agendas, minutes, and live-streamed video for all sessions are available through the City’s website under the Council Agendas and Minutes tab on the homepage.