Sheridan Community Land Trust highlights local projects and trail success stories

The Sheridan City Council held a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, focusing on community partnerships and infrastructure improvements. The meeting began with public comments from Brad Bauer, the executive director of the Sheridan Community Land Trust. Bauer highlighted the long-standing collaboration between the Land Trust and the city, emphasizing the importance of their joint efforts in enhancing local outdoor recreation and preserving community history. He shared a personal story about a resident who benefited from the trails developed through this partnership, underscoring the positive impact of the Land Trust's work on the community.

Following the public comments, the council moved to the consent agenda, which included five items. The first item was a bid award to Fremont Chevrolet GMC for the purchase of pickup trucks totaling $141,000. The second item involved a bid award to LJS Concrete and Excavating LLC for pavement maintenance projects, amounting to $2,335,370.85. The third item was a cooperative agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (YDOT) regarding improvements on Bighorn Avenue. The council also reviewed minutes from the previous meeting and addressed claims.

During the discussion of the consent agenda, Mayor emphasized the need to remove the cooperative agreement with YDOT for further clarification due to public inquiries. The council approved the remaining items on the consent agenda before moving on to the cooperative agreement discussion.

City officials, including Hans, provided insights into the cooperative agreement concerning the Brundage and Bighorn Avenue intersection, indicating that it was a straightforward matter aimed at enhancing local infrastructure.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the importance of community engagement and infrastructure development, setting the stage for future collaborations and improvements in Sheridan.