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Hans said WYDOT performed a warrants and level‑of‑service analysis and found that although current peak‑hour warrants were not met, projected growth would reduce the intersection’s two‑way‑stop level‑of‑service from C to D by 2029. WYDOT studied alternatives including a one‑lane roundabout and a signal; a signal was selected as the more cost‑effective solution at this location.

Funding and schedule

Hans said the city has $50,000 in public benefit funds in the current budget for preliminary design and that the remainder of the city’s share would be funded in FY2027 from public benefit and general purpose excise tax (GPET) receipts. If the agreement is executed and WYDOT programs the project, staff said construction could occur in 2027 (worst case 2028).

Next steps

Hans summarized the agreement terms: WYDOT will design and build the signal and the city will own and maintain it after completion. Councilors did not take a formal vote at the study session; staff presented the agreement terms and the proposed funding plan for council consideration during forthcoming budget and contracting steps.

Provenance

The item began with Hans’s presentation of the cooperative agreement terms and WYDOT analysis and concluded with questions about schedule and funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sheridan - Study Session - Apr 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented a cooperative agreement with WYDOT to share costs (50/50) for a traffic signal at Brundage Lane and Bighorn Avenue, estimating the city’s share at about $632,000 and targeting construction in 2027 if WYDOT programming is successful.","taxTitle","Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming","taxId",68760,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571760,"City recommends $2.34 million pavement maintenance contract to LJS Concrete for North Heights",633,3353000,3986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781&start=3353&end=3986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781/thumbnail_3353000.jpg","/articles/6571760/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/City-recommends-234-million-pavement-maintenance-contract-to-LJS-Concrete-for-North-Heights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571760-480c1d540d9a44eb5cf7366394dc729a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166280&Signature=SBj6rWcN8cC1Xzn5hFuHS1~NOwBKyXr~0PKIHFI8JyYOv0Vzs4FTI3kF4KVS4~3F7I8sZBjI1ZwqJseuQnYVYvb09Buf7-cOeLTrkpAc8ejqbwojKVoPgkpQlCJNodINUdsM1NKZJV7hnilysZD~XixpsF9qTldrS8M-fP-LtSUyq7qqJGsD1yPB1HkHtjC0Bt3bFb6XK2b9uMDL4XnRKXKbuB9aZO4e0NiPsgb1-REIISQhrvB73ENAkOpPE6CFR0TRe3dmrHSJ9G2qfhPf8nj0bsAOhNZqIzNoeqXj5psOzmU17UrDyYAbC4iah6WsVN9gbCe~ObJlG3Oz9EyK8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineers recommended awarding the 2025 pavement maintenance project (rotomill and overlay) for the North Heights subdivision to LJS Concrete and Excavating LLC after receiving two sealed bids; the low qualified bid was $2,335,370.85, Thomas Arnaud told the council at the April 20 study session.

Arnaud said the engineer’s estimate had been a little over $3,000,000 and that the low bid was roughly $739,000 less than that estimate. The scope includes about 35,000 square yards of full‑depth reclamation with cement‑treated base and roughly 35,000 square yards of three‑inch hot‑mix asphalt, plus about 1,800 linear feet of isolated curb and gutter replacement where needed.

Funding and schedule

Arnaud said funding for the project will come from capital tax (optional 1¢), water utility funds and public benefit dollars; a majority of the funds are anticipated in FY2026 and by approving the award the council would be approving those FY2026 budget allocations. Staff said bidding now captured lower contractor prices and competition and that the city’s goal is to complete North Heights in 2025–2027.

Details and next steps

- Project advertised March 17 and April 2; pre‑bid March 28; sealed bids opened April 10. Two bidders submitted qualified bids.

- Scope: full‑depth reclamation (pulverize and cement treat), 3‑inch hot mix asphalt overlay, isolated curb/gutter replacements as needed; typical maintenance follow-up would include crack sealing and a microsurface program in subsequent years.

- Recommendation: award to LJS Concrete and Excavating, low qualified bidder at $2,335,370.85; public works director authorized to act on behalf of mayor and council for contract administration.

No formal vote was recorded at the study session; staff presented the recommendation and described funding sources and the planned schedule.

Provenance

Discussion begins when the mayor introduced the pavement project item and ends with council questions about thickness, maintenance follow‑up and fiscal‑year funding implications.","Staff recommended awarding the 2025 pavement maintenance (rotomill and overlay) project for North Heights to LJS Concrete and Excavating LLC for $2,335,370.85; funds are expected in FY2026 and construction targeted for 2027.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571765,"City staff review RV‑park rules, enforcement gaps and options to limit long‑term stays",1567,1218000,2785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781&start=1218&end=2785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781/thumbnail_1218000.jpg","/articles/6571765/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/City-staff-review-RVpark-rules-enforcement-gaps-and-options-to-limit-longterm-stays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571765-3eecd7298d241d4fdf06b7cfd1f1f6a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166280&Signature=jwFt9GXlOB7JfiUg9Br1j-HAbAHAgbydFqVVnXavvkNeCFv93bLEy7sF5OTte2yRx32KZiEVuXTHB3WQqnE2RMKLsIpVvg0z6fCXTV76Q7mYFwMTvKjn5EtSzRjp6fMBum4b6TC4Q2nuHDMBm1mq9LjPMCR0WV6PagxceyZzgKV~7W0UMczSnTlStKEODejIICO4fHVkO35zCSTZqipF-2qVbN~v4URrGajoIb1~HOmfhk0l5atal~qefxFgaN2F7~Todod2ErjsjrqnQ~ouHW63aX8-w2qx~yz5K5MofYl1VPR5GcFJtjiFILHsuZ34kCMmew3Keog5EMOfUyLHaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Engineer Thomas Arnaud told the City Council during the April 20 study session that Chapter 25 of the municipal code sets standards for recreational vehicle (RV) parks in Sheridan, including placement, occupancy, sanitation, a required park supervisor and required accessory structures, but staff are encountering enforcement challenges as some parks shift toward more permanent occupancy.

Arnaud said the city adopted a dedicated RV park permit process in 2023 to centralize reviews and ensure compliance across building, planning, utilities and fire departments. He said permits require a complete plan showing required buildings and improvements and that a certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the RV park is constructed as approved.

Enforcement issues and examples

Arnaud and councilors discussed photos staff shared showing skirting, fencing, lawn furniture, fire pits and oversized propane tanks at some parks. Arnaud said those additions make it harder to show that units are “readily removable,” a requirement in Chapter 25 intended to keep RV parks temporary in character.

Arnaud said some existing parks are grandfathered; if they seek changes they must bring the property into current compliance. He described cases in which the city is withholding phase‑2 approvals for a development called Grand Central Station until phase‑1 landscaping and code items are corrected.

Council response and options

Councilors and staff discussed several options: better enforcement by code compliance, putting more responsibility on park supervisors and owners to keep park registers and enforce stay limits, adding a 30‑day limit for remaining in a single RV space before moving to a different space, and requiring park managers to address skirting and combustible materials. Councilman Brands and others urged routine compliance checks in gateway and entryway corridors because those properties are highly visible.

Staff noted operational constraints: most enforcement is complaint driven, and the city lacks an explicit, quantitative definition of “readily removable,” which complicates routine inspections. Mr. O'Kringer (staff) suggested a mayor‑driven committee to recommend ordinance changes because staff changes to operations alone will not fix code gaps.

Safety concerns

Fire risk was raised by councilors and staff. A staff member warned that 100‑pound or larger propane tanks on site pose removal and safety risks in a fire and that the fire department cannot move large tanks by hand.

No formal action recorded

The discussion closed without a council motion. Staff said they would continue to enforce Chapter 25 where possible, focus on park manager responsibility for on‑site compliance, and use permit conditions for new phases to require corrections to prior work.

Provenance

The topic was introduced when Arnaud opened with definitions from Chapter 25 and concluded with discussion of enforcement tools and the suggestion of a mayor‑driven committee.","City engineer Thomas Arnaud summarized Chapter 25 RV‑park requirements, identified enforcement challenges around skirting and long‑term occupancy, and staff said park supervisors should enforce standards while the city considers code clarifications and possible limits on continuous stays.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571770,"City staff recommend purchase of three pickup trucks from Fremont Chevrolet GMC",374,991000,1365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781&start=991&end=1365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781/thumbnail_991000.jpg","/articles/6571770/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/City-staff-recommend-purchase-of-three-pickup-trucks-from-Fremont-Chevrolet-GMC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571770-45610b4308cc5c55020ba61d740bce98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166280&Signature=jr-LtFbDCCIQDuuBhnC~FsnitafKTZ5hvoHk~kJFeTL3-aCvT8vfVG5CYFOX9r2~VTNJNSe-3ApMXBZIdHVmwmYmkw7z9~c3wbxecDZAjlLW6de66RaZ7uMLToqF~GGUhpYpH-3X3UVZsqgYXSrmwezvlfxIMfuCWypKJVjO04alN1TAAmPRl5-0FX3GEXSzBRWrDC8QxnsMhCgWhwszsjSrBYXkn9mq-H6uRQ3h-WoYRT8ceg2O5Dem8lC~bzvKY5TfQDkCDu4EKpoSNXzunSX8UNhHZc4AMCCPZJ7kf~xylJ3i1ShlvtNz~PSQBdZYnRdyfYl0ER2mP3h4IV-2zQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Heather Kielinski, the City’s fleet and administrative coordinator, told the City Council at the April 20 study session that the city received four bids for a package of three pickup trucks and that Fremont Chevrolet GMC submitted the lowest qualified package bid of $141,266.

Kielinski said the three vehicles — a 2025 half‑ton for the building department and two 2025 three‑quarter‑ton Silverado models (one with a lift gate) for streets and parks — were included in a budget revision contingency list presented March 3. She recommended the mayor and council approve the purchase and said the expected delivery timeline is 90 to 120 days.

Why it matters

The purchases replace aging equipment and add vehicles to the fleet to support department staffing increases. Kielinski told the council that one parks truck being replaced is a 25‑year‑old Silverado with approximately 82,000 miles and emerging transmission issues and will be placed into surplus when replaced.

Details and next steps

- Bid opening: April 10; four bids received; Fremont Chevrolet GMC (Riverton) was the lowest package bidder at $141,266.

- Recommended purchases: a 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 for the building department ($42,007.15) and two 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500s (one with lift gate) for parks and streets ($98,551 total).

- Delivery estimate: 90–120 days (projected around August–September).

No formal council vote was recorded at the study session. Kielinski framed the item as a staff recommendation for council approval; a formal purchase approval was not captured in the transcript of the meeting.

Provenance

The discussion begins when the mayor introduced the item on the agenda and ends after Kielinski’s recommendation and follow‑up questions from councilors about fleet age and procurement timing.","City staff recommended awarding a low bid of $141,266 to Fremont Chevrolet GMC for one half‑ton and two three‑quarter‑ton pickups to serve building, streets and parks departments; delivery estimated 90–120 days.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":42,"_43":113,"_45":113,"_46":114,"_48":115,"_50":116,"_52":117,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":118,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":119,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571775,"Sheridan officials discuss e-bike classifications, enforcement and pathway rules",1758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781&start=1758&end=1758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142263-42d0e94daceb2be9f7d681e3beeb2781/thumbnail_1758000.jpg","/articles/6571775/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/Sheridan-officials-discuss-e-bike-classifications-enforcement-and-pathway-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571775-0b61792d81e251366909d250f2621525/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166280&Signature=SnQVdq4GK--y3tE2ppguyCucL-twPR9DT9UrS5NEGO4U62Q4Ou3EnLCjfY7S71X-iqZcwItKL4otV6UWOiKyNeZlFV0Lh1R7LfyqpBFux5vXD-WDnJkCDSxUSnYlZ0~jcxw4xlPxTl1KT2wmjiXn5pbstTiVKUzCk1eRgqYIhDL3k~pPLNtoZ2YUp6WT6G7e5wNnlXJXZz0lmWl6VqqLUne3GWAXbALjQWWynzBAiu7ssXp~vWoJzV7CU7CsGcwBX3ne7DDQ3h6n0gaNh~LLFXzDthKhVzEKsB5jLsyH5sIzm9no4PmGAhGmH5U~m8WkO-4rpyxZrjBlbsMwnCPDKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief Travis Kotisko told the City of Sheridan City Council at a study session April 20 that state statute defines an “electric bicycle” by motor power under 750 watts, leaving higher‑powered electric bicycles undefined and potentially subject to motorcycle rules.

Kotisko said the state definition matters because many statutes treat bicycles and electric bicycles the same when they fall under the 750‑watt threshold. “Google search ebike on your phone right now and you will find them 2,500 watts,” Kotisko said, noting that higher‑powered models are common and not covered by the e‑bike definition in statute.

The distinction affects where e‑bikes can be used and what equipment or licensing is required, Kotisko told councilors. He cited a sidewalk rule in statute that says “no person shall drive any motor vehicle … other than by human power on a sidewalk,” and explained that an actively pedaled bicycle is allowed on sidewalks while use with motor assist can change the legal classification.

Why it matters

The classification determines local enforcement, whether a vehicle must be registered or insured, and where it can be ridden (sidewalks, pathways or roadways). Kotisko warned that many buyers may not realize the motor size of bikes purchased online or at retail stores, which could put riders outside the state e‑bike definition.

Details from the presentation

- Kotisko summarized statutory language used by staff: the “electric bicycle” definition that Kotisko read includes a bicycle or tricycle with a rider saddle, operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. He said that statues cited in the presentation treat bicycles and e‑bikes under 750 watts as having the same rights and duties as bicycle riders when operating on roadways.

- Kotisko noted three classes of e‑bikes by how the motor assists pedaling; class 3 e‑bikes assist up to 28 mph. He said manufacturers normally label a bike’s class on the frame and that modifying a bike’s motor output without re‑labeling raises compliance issues.

- Kotisko said the statute contains a clause allowing local jurisdictions to regulate the use of any class of electric bicycle on trails, including non‑motorized trails, giving the City authority to regulate use on local pathways.

Council reaction and next steps

Councilors generally supported a public education approach. One councilor said, “Public education is probably really important on this because, right now we don't have any restrictions on it.” Kotisko agreed that the city should start with education and noted staff would include related material in the upcoming budget discussion.

No formal action recorded

Council discussion ended without a recorded motion or vote. Kotisko and councilors identified public education, targeted signage at blind spots on local pathways, and the option for the council to restrict e‑bike classes on specific trails as next steps for the city to consider.

Provenance

The topic was introduced in Chief Kotisko’s remarks on state definitions and classifications (transcript excerpt: “Electric bicycle … electric motor less than 750 watts. Google search ebike on your phone right now and you will find them 2,500 watts.”) and concluded with councilors urging education and staff noting budget follow‑up.","Police Chief Travis Kotisko briefed the City Council on state definitions of electric bicycles and the enforcement challenges for higher‑powered models, and councilors urged public education and local pathway rules.","actionData","errors"]

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