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Several councilors said they were willing to participate but voiced reservations. Councilor Pollock and Councilor Sweeney said they would attend only if the discussion were conducted in good faith and presented accurate information; both cited past encounters where meetings had become personal and uncivil. Councilors asked for assurances that presenters would provide verified material and that the event would allow respectful dialogue. Mayor Pacheco said he is open to participating if the forum is thoughtful and dignified.

Mr. Shriffman said the town hall would be for Casper residents and that he would prepare presentation materials (PowerPoint or similar) and would welcome council members and staff participation. City staff offered to provide relevant documents and the city manager’s priority list for use in any presentation. Councilors did not take a binding vote to sponsor or endorse the event; several asked Mr. Shriffman to share proposed materials ahead of any event and to coordinate with staff.

Ending — No formal council action was taken. Councilors requested accurate pre-meeting information and said they will consider participation if organizers commit to civil, fact-based discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 18th, 2025 | City of Casper Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Casper resident proposed a town hall on the city budget; councilors said they would participate only if the event is accurate and civil. No formal council endorsement was made; staff and councilors discussed possible roles.","taxTitle","Casper, Natrona, Wyoming","taxId",3791,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6122142,"Teen raises safety concerns at East 12th and Wyoming Boulevard; council asks staff to check Safe Routes to School study",1010,2090724,3101125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8&start=2090&end=3101","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8/thumbnail_2090724.jpg","/articles/6122142/Casper/Natrona/Wyoming/Teen-raises-safety-concerns-at-East-12th-and-Wyoming-Boulevard-council-asks-staff-to-check-Safe-Routes-to-School-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6122142-a2fb8f83a55fe6c7161021f065ccfa53/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447961&Signature=IAbErxi5gNvZnfI5EgCzNDxaVL7VoZqDh-CpWqddbB9umMVPsGfBO193OvJ-ZBpmuwES-Z~YSMxyyHYjqspzy9avFHvs6SULVGqezopn70X5pjLs8kG1tCy1D6inINGpN~gMzTTuY9EQnjSuRPtG~Js8s70Vk0fsqHOCatAEa0OuZpWwy8TNtDge~S8vPckWKVc2vU15mkrGFhWzGbonBfd0dqKY~ARBPZV0w7sCZ-5hrefbkAALNR~vSPAK1SO3MrikYx-z4KFylpdl7Z~W~FQi-qbbqVXZkQERDmE85aIzwBbPjrk4lhnCrK560cPsLv7N~MCeRVUJRbqYbc000Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper student told the City Council on March 18 that the intersection of East 12th Street and Southeast Wyoming Boulevard is unsafe for students walking to Keller Walsh High School and Centennial Junior High, prompting councilors to ask staff to ensure the crossing is included in the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Safe Routes to School study and to report back.

“Every day our children navigate the busy intersection facing a danger,” the speaker, identified by the transcript only as Omar, told the council. He described frequent foot traffic, high vehicle volumes and limited visibility at the crossing and urged the council to consider redirecting grant funds to safety improvements at that location.

Councilor Pollock asked staff to follow up with MPO staff (identified in discussion as “Liz”) and to confirm whether both school routes are part of the Safe Routes to School analysis and the study’s timeframe. Pollock said the Wyoming Boulevard segment is state-controlled and that some interventions — including a HAWK-style signal — would be costly because the corridor is wide. Councilor Haskins and others suggested adding sidewalk maintenance (shoveling) and lighting to any package of safety improvements.

Councilor Gamrow and others noted two MPO public forums this week on the long-range transportation plan (Navigating 2055): March 19, 5–7 p.m. at Bullhorn Brewing and March 20, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Cygnet Brewing. Council discussion produced direction to staff rather than a formal motion: city staff were asked to confirm inclusion of the route in the Safe Routes to School study and to provide an informational memo on next steps and timing.

Ending — No ordinance or capital appropriation was adopted at the meeting; councilors agreed to return recommendations and study findings to a future work session for further consideration.","A Casper high‑school student told council on March 18 that the intersection of East 12th Street and Southeast Wyoming Boulevard is dangerous for students walking to school. Councilors asked staff to coordinate with the MPO’s Safe Routes to School study and to follow up; no formal policy was enacted.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6122149,"Casper honors Mountain Ski Patrol after December rescue that saved a skier’s life",143,678095,821485,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8&start=678&end=821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8/thumbnail_678095.jpg","/articles/6122149/Casper/Natrona/Wyoming/Casper-honors-Mountain-Ski-Patrol-after-December-rescue-that-saved-a-skiers-life","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6122149-1514cf67a50f4162c0875706ab6c1a9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447961&Signature=VM4-mw~KPgnWUMXc3GWzZ5U4pQMO1DOm6hMKGDduY9aY~pTtW4M4~de~esuLSGTmfCyG~IxB-QoWilohZjb20CQaxz3n~I7r8COoogd0S8ctE4IVHFPEemUmMHnumV5~qBVs2P3FV-adxoWFk3n~F1mGJyAhnyCGZy6IBb7kJWt6E8WcBYiEuAwX93~8Oxw4c48v~WJe3bJxHFsYfMeRF6AUcljqHk9tGTcVNgL9jVrtSAJZZMSkfD3u8orAbTxnUR8XowEjAvwc8Bod3EiWb0U6k7R0ZLwckfIL2oHnNCCk4TAZ7-wB93XptT6HvZMcqxgtfB6TezkRPAJfm6-Kow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on March 18 publicly thanked members of the Casper Mountain Ski Patrol for a December 28, 2024 rescue that local officials said helped save a skier’s life.

Mayor Pacheco introduced and read a proclamation recognizing the volunteer squad after a presentation outlining the incident. According to remarks read into the record, a skier identified as Colin Anderson was found unresponsive at the bottom of the Boomerang run at Hogadon on Dec. 28. Members of the Casper Mountain Racers first provided CPR and radioed for the ski patrol. Patrollers Thomas Branson, Jason Spence, Kent Duehne, Robert Walker and candidate Jen Burke responded, took over CPR, requested advanced life support and prepared an automated external defibrillator (AED) and a Lucas chest-compression device.

The record says the AED initially showed no charge; after sustained CPR and a second shock, patrollers restored a pulse and transported Anderson to patrol headquarters and then to an ambulance and Banner Health Life Flight. Council remarks stated Anderson was stabilized, underwent successful bypass surgery a little over a week later and has since returned to Hogadon to resume skiing.

Mayor Pacheco said on the record that the incident was “a powerful reminder of the critical role our ski patrol plays” and called the volunteers “unsung heroes” whose training and readiness benefit the community year-round. A representative of the ski patrol briefly addressed the council and thanked members and the community for their support.

The mayor and council noted that becoming a volunteer ski patroller requires extensive training and certification and observed that many patrollers also volunteer medical support for summer outdoor events. The presentation did not produce formal council action; it was recognition and a ceremonial proclamation recorded in the meeting minutes.

Ending — The council presented the proclamation and applauded the patrol’s volunteers for their role in the rescue and ongoing public-safety contributions to recreation on Casper Mountain.","The council recognized Casper Mountain Ski Patrol on March 18 for a Dec. 28, 2024 rescue in which patrollers and bystanders used CPR and an AED to restore a skier’s pulse; the patient later underwent bypass surgery and has since returned home.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6122154,"Casper council approves consent agenda, adopts plat ordinance and holds brief executive session",3042,191955,3234944,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8&start=191&end=3234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2695669-88c967c5850087502d9a2c0cda9707e8/thumbnail_191955.jpg","/articles/6122154/Casper/Natrona/Wyoming/Casper-council-approves-consent-agenda-adopts-plat-ordinance-and-holds-brief-executive-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6122154-68fa4e785d73585feb9e5fe57833e276/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447961&Signature=jDWRUyzclbWMH11YcS3PGeh7gtZATWJ6JLODrkZAHR-NUYOsDv-o0Lz3qRAqy2F8f7OnLUA1eEcYYEti5Yzzo6kPDeaq8nUwSRc5J2lk5JNO3j25r3q7TSx7JtOA6PfZMg9aGUk7HG7q0OvXD3UU0KRuou8WIKBzyvTIi~UTLAKU~leO2hXRUxT7OYVMHyfaA-HnggamsSp-LjnWJ6hEHLf3VoxGlyiLbmQnGN5tF1PUbsZQMr2yT8nZPIb-G-zkBIFm1WVKcPlHthrjfdb-Yt1c50FPkvFH-CLiDmqb4Oc3946iHIml3J0C4eciFVNHSxswy0Mp-d90K9dVd-Z~ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council on March 18 voted unanimously to adjourn into a brief executive session and approved a slate of consent items, contracts and grant applications, and adopted a vacation and final plat ordinance creating City of Casper Lot 5-A, Block 226.

The actions, taken with little public debate, included approvals for professional services contracts, procurement of equipment for the wastewater plant, multiple federal grant applications under sections of Title 23 and Title 49 as amended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and appointments to a city commission. Councilors recorded a handful of abstentions on clerical and conflict-of-interest items.

The council first approved a motion to adjourn into an executive session to discuss a personal matter; the motion passed with more than two-thirds of members voting in favor. Returning to open session, councilors approved minutes from the March 4 regular meeting (with Councilor Haskins recorded as abstaining), approved audited general bills and claims, and passed conflict-claims action (Mayor Pacheco and Councilor Judson recorded as abstaining). The council then adopted on third reading an ordinance approving a vacation and final plat to create City of Casper Lot 5-A, Block 226.

Council also approved the consent resolutions listed on the agenda, which the clerk read as items 10A1 through 10A6; those items authorize agreements and filings including a general services agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for D Street improvements, a procurement of a sludge heat exchanger for the Sam H. Hobbs wastewater treatment plant, and filings for federal grants under 49 USC chapter 53 (sections 5310 and 5339) as amended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The council approved two consent minute actions: purchase of residential trash containers (not to exceed $99,961.40) and appointments to the Veil Service Commission.

In addition, staff requested cancellation of a public hearing on a proposed zone change for Lot 6 E½, Block 1504 in the Casper Addition subdivision; council by minute action canceled the hearing and reestablished April 15, 2025 as the new hearing date.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to adjourn into executive session: moved by Vice Mayor; seconded by Councilor Pollock; outcome: passed (all councilors voting aye as recorded). No abstentions recorded.
- Approval of minutes (03/04/2025 regular meeting and executive session): moved by Councilor Jensen; seconded by Vice Mayor; outcome: passed; Councilor Haskins abstained.
- Approval of general bills and claims (03/18/2025) as audited by City Manager Napier: moved by Councilor Pollock; seconded by Vice Mayor; outcome: passed (all recorded aye).
- Approval of claims conflict item: moved by Councilor Haskins; seconded by Councilor Pollock; outcome: passed; Mayor Pacheco and Councilor Judson abstained.
- Ordinance (third reading) approving vacation and final plat creating City of Casper Lot 5-A, Block 226: moved by Vice Mayor; seconded by Councilor Jensen; outcome: adopted (all recorded aye).
- Consent resolutions (10A1–10A6): moved by Councilor Pollock; seconded by Councilor Haskins; outcome: adopted (all recorded aye). Items cited by title included professional services contracts, equipment procurement, and grant application authorizations for federal surface transportation programs (titles and citations read on the record).
- Consent minute actions (11A1–11A2): purchase of residential trash containers (not-to-exceed $99,961.40) and appointments to the Veil Service Commission (Susan Burke, Cathy O'Quinn; reappointment of Martin Axland): moved by Councilor Sweeney; seconded by Vice Mayor; outcome: passed (all recorded aye).

The council closed the meeting after hearing reports and announcements; the mayor noted a work session scheduled for March 25 and the next regular meeting set for April 1.

Ending — The meeting packet lists full ordinance and contract titles; councilors did not request extended debate on the consent items and directed staff to follow up on several public requests and studies later in the agenda.","At its March 18 meeting the Casper City Council voted to enter an executive session, approved routine consent items and contracts, adopted a final plat ordinance and rescheduled a public hearing; several votes included recorded abstentions.","actionData","errors"]

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