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City Clerk Ashley Foster told council the change is procedural: it consolidates duplicate documents adopted in 2020 and amended in 2023 into one resolution and a single application form. Eligibility rules remain unchanged — only nonprofit and government organizations may apply — Foster said. The revised timeline sets consistent review windows and specifies that grant agreements will not be executed until after the city budget is approved; agreements will be executed no later than June 30 following budget approval.

Foster said reporting requirements include a mid-cycle performance and financial report (retained from prior policy and timed to help council evaluate applicants in February) and a fiscal-year-end report due July 15. The application form was updated to reduce common errors (for example, required budgeted revenue and expenses must match) and to link applicants to the state certificate-of-good-standing via QR code. Foster said the changes provide clarity and flexibility compared with the date-specific structure in the older documents.

A resident asked whether the city verifies how previous GPET recipients spent funds; Foster said that the end-of-year and performance reports are used to review prior recipients’ actuals versus projections. Council approved the resolution by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sheridan - City Council - Regular","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council adopted Resolution 21-25 to consolidate and clarify the GPET application timeline and reporting requirements; eligibility unchanged and funding remains subject to annual budget approval.","taxTitle","Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming","taxId",68760,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6504891,"Council advances ordinance to formalize capital equipment and general fund reserve rules",2409,3171000,5580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c&start=3171&end=5580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c/thumbnail_3171000.jpg","/articles/6504891/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/Council-advances-ordinance-to-formalize-capital-equipment-and-general-fund-reserve-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504891-2a867a723aba1c7bb31f86e28129ae22/orig.mp4?Expires=1770394181&Signature=Du6g7mgHgVc6u2-z31aowgAV20ZRUic6Lmju1mYN3dph4LLJE2XQg6rZhiPdgIAcYQTD8SBeNlq2Sy0Oyuqz0xcOe~8PEWqvtxw9wTRrAUsA8Laov2t7ck3uxSB1xCi4M-WP1oh2wDMNogyRfgN3rVqOQRtUfJ1rIc9rbbi-WsjX0UuraMuW~1hjUutK3Mpdn88NXCY7pdvjlAMx9mejgI7WdyxwPyHUwTfGKW9TBOs7qhaRrJWHVqh0uKTBHHUKACxC1MC1kVQsE4VtdxCmgu8ieAPeJNcGAS9G7Dc0wyfxhRX-mKb98yPfpYKtqIpWWKQLyEklbjBmBRebjH6aOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sheridan City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 22-94 on Aug. 4, which revises city code to formally define a capital equipment reserve and set a 25% general fund reserve target, along with procedures for emergency withdrawals.

City Attorney Brad Timish explained the ordinance would create a capital equipment reserve confined to maintenance, purchase or replacement of city fleet and equipment and limit annual appropriations to that reserve to 10% of the city’s total revenue in a fiscal year, consistent with Wyoming statute 16-4-105(b), the provision Timish cited. The ordinance also replaces existing language for the general fund reserve and sets the target balance at 25% of the general fund expenditures for the fiscal year. If the reserve falls below 25%, funds should be added annually as the budget allows; transfers that would reduce the reserve below 25% must be approved by the governing body and require a plan to replenish the reserve.

Timish said staff added emergency-use procedures after council feedback. The procedures require the city administrator or their designee to present proposed emergency expenditures to the governing body, explain why the expenditure is an emergency and why the city lacks funds separate from the reserve, and present a replenishment plan. The draft ordinance lists example emergency categories (temporary decreases in revenue that impair necessary operations; unexpected upkeep, maintenance or repair costs; flood, winter weather or other natural disasters; expenditures necessary for public health, safety or welfare; and employee salaries and benefits when supported by a sustainable financial plan). Timish recommended revoking Resolution 17-14 to avoid conflicting policies.

Council discussion focused on definitions and scope. One councilor asked whether the 25% target uses general-fund expenditures as reported in the municipal budget and whether exclusions (for example, GPET or special taxing funds) should be carried forward from Resolution 17-14; Timish and the city treasurer said the ordinance, as drafted, uses total general-fund expenditures without the earlier resolution’s exclusions, and staff would report the calculation each budget cycle. Council members debated whether employee salaries should be eligible emergency uses and whether the ordinance should define “necessary operations.” The city administrator and city attorney said those determinations are intended to be governed by council discretion at the time emergency measures are proposed.

Finance figures discussed in the meeting: council heard that the general fund reserve balance was approximately $6,000,000 at the time of the meeting and that the capital equipment reserve balance was effectively $0. Council members discussed options for allocating amounts above the new target and asked staff to propose the appropriate mechanism (resolution or budget transfer) if council wants to direct one-time allocations from the reserve.

After discussion the council voted to approve the ordinance on second reading.","On second reading, Council approved Ordinance 22-94 revising city code to create a capital equipment reserve limited to equipment and fleet purchases and a general fund reserve target of 25% of general fund expenditures; the ordinance adds emergency-use procedures and would repeal Resolution 17-14.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6504893,"Council approves Lindbergh Minor Subdivision, eases infill for four residential lots",552,2548000,3100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c&start=2548&end=3100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c/thumbnail_2548000.jpg","/articles/6504893/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/Council-approves-Lindbergh-Minor-Subdivision-eases-infill-for-four-residential-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504893-cb76071d72ec694bb156ce62b79c08c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770394181&Signature=n5d5WjrvGEOvHFtqe4kLdmWs7ByMEshOxr94ZlzrGDoGkIJTNEq9xNgGhfd035Ia9xVOQelEPM4NHWs2aZWKvaAF9m4D4khRBtlE6GOvlGwsAIXIJxShs-RZBlIX0TIQRBSrvZeQJjZuZpxicFGgEVY6vLf7tVmSzXIajn5SZpzpkfn4H3J6EJ4QMZGaf8bEmGwFynFgDYktLzQwgQO1Ynf~1JwlVaJBeeLCtCdhydvvnaiLxeCdMdlQRfTUz06lw6tduQwo07S0Swm5n-PJOdGfi~gMfo53O6HgBdJl3OccDF~q2gMr5tx85w6y3PA1W~3NGLM35mjOsD7x0sm6Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Sheridan Council approved the final plat for the Lindbergh Minor Subdivision (PL-25-15; referenced as Resolution 20 25 in the hearing) during its Aug. 4 meeting, allowing a 9,700-square-foot parcel at 512 West Fifth Street to be subdivided into four residential lots.

Public Works Director Hans Mercer presented the plan and staff recommendation, describing the property as Lot 6, Block 10 of Sheridan Land Company’s First Addition. The site is zoned R-2, permitting duplexes, single-family and multifamily units up to four units; R-2 has no minimum lot size. Mercer said the proposed layout creates one larger west lot and three smaller lots intended for townhome-style construction accessed from Adair Street. The plat includes two variances: a depth-to-frontage ratio variance for Lots 3 and 4, and a street-frontage variance (the ordinance requires 25 feet; the proposed lots fall slightly short).

Mercer told council the subdivision is serviceable with water and sewer and lies outside the airport influence zone. Staff sent 33 neighbor notifications and the Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation. Mercer said the applicant plans to install the sidewalk along Fifth Street, and he noted that Fifth Street already has sidewalks on both sides nearby.

Resident Maggie Wisniewski spoke during the public hearing to raise parking and safety concerns near the corner, asking whether townhouses would provide garages or whether curb parking would be relied on. Mercer said municipal parking requirements for multifamily parcels are 0.75 spaces per unit (which rounds to one space per unit for this infill standard) and that required front-yard setbacks will tend to create at least one parking space in front of units. Council and staff confirmed that Fifth Street is a snow route while Adair is not.

After public comment and questions, the council voted to approve the final plat. The motion was seconded and passed with all members present voting in favor.","The council approved PL-25-15 (Resolution 20 25), final plat for the Lindbergh Minor Subdivision at 512 West Fifth Street, a four-lot division in R-2 zoning; approvals include two variances and a sidewalk requirement in the plat conditions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6504895,"City clerk demos public records portal; explains search, FOIA and account options",724,1818000,2542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c&start=1818&end=2542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c/thumbnail_1818000.jpg","/articles/6504895/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/City-clerk-demos-public-records-portal-explains-search-FOIA-and-account-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504895-aec7f14c4f139da0e6175e711057d257/orig.mp4?Expires=1770394181&Signature=WfeX9YI4ZrGsiAK5NwloF5U3Pf-HhHuQICKmMi9ktdaiTe7-0xP72V~27mRYLcbovFQ2h0-Ss~R3pgHm9iFF8aaRhukCjJ73SQnj1qs56G7zfRsrNQZs2o1uPgfzWmHLwFw1evOvYpOpu1FtKhHbKTGXXeFzNONzsObKZ8dmAHK8~eEzKLIYebUaXL2C6zkeTEX2EhmvIHWDb7ecWB3DWOWtEaNtyqi7inu63KcUAx0gMEhtLbkBUr6cu9Pl6GpZ6Nm~S9YUPi~YBvXetOsxoX14stENIBTWQWDpPYw-OeTTa-1OoDT37gRfjIgATlCAuZDSTla4XjUqGrzu6-h6~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Clerk Ashley Foster walked the Sheridan City Council and attendees through the city’s public records portal on Aug. 4, outlining how to search, request documents and sign up for an optional account.

Foster said the city moved from LaserFiche to Box about 18 months ago and that staff are continuing to populate the portal. “Some items are automatically updated — all of the council meeting minutes, BOA resolutions, contracts, ordinances,” Foster said. Other documents are added when triggered by a records request or an inquiry because staff capacity prevents pre-publishing every file.

Foster demonstrated the public-portal landing page at sheridanwy.gov, noting a visible “Submit a records request” link and a separate process for police reports. She explained that the public folders are viewable without an account but that signing up (the site offers a free option) unlocks a search function only; there are no hidden folders for logged-in users. Foster also recommended allowing third-party cookies if documents fail to load and said presentations for past council meetings are posted under the council page once minutes are approved.

Council members praised the organization and naming conventions used in the portal. One councilor said they had successfully located a GPET application in the system and called the portal “organized well.” Foster said agendas and presentations are uploaded promptly after sign-off — typically within a day or two after council actions.

Foster said the city will produce a short instructional video for social media and encouraged residents to use the portal for records access. There was no council action; the presentation was instructional.","City Clerk Ashley Foster gave a step-by-step demonstration of Sheridan's public records portal, explained the transition from LaserFiche to Box, and clarified when residents should file formal public-records (FOIA) or police-report requests.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6504897,"SAGE presents growth in youth programs, public-art expansion in Sheridan",1718,207000,1925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c&start=207&end=1925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528720-b9c8d441a8eafcd3fda2829182fdb74c/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/6504897/Sheridan/Sheridan-County/Wyoming/SAGE-presents-growth-in-youth-programs-public-art-expansion-in-Sheridan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504897-bcf0e75579ccfe49bc039d15ad93a76a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770394181&Signature=jjgqvTOI41qwXqmTGoI3d6wTR6HXc75Eo3Y1O6ge~o0veXhxERzyXTJ3xv8ZzWPHrArI08EBT9Cg2dDlTcpuIlUvGpYQYt07d1VL-DAP~71G3cmXqWiEd809LZRNEwYQMaWOYg13zA7QxYql6Anxk7DB5LROM0fjv4gUOoBe1KhQN07wJ1UXKtpyYEA1tBR0bUim-deRp2OMES9RKfat82fFNR2S8pRVoZgjSt9vdStmC--jhXJNu6ZszLHPzHr4Kp6qyCzJtFyqS0wddXWPf2KRqkLF3HiWUk1qgJp~ajBjuR-yNf7vo97bZX82vXdCjpFhI1CvaHfsMFvOjTAphw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SAGE Community Arts told the City of Sheridan Council on Aug. 4 that the nonprofit is expanding youth programming and public-art displays across the city.

Jill Benson, executive director of SAGE Community Arts and director of Sheridan Public Arts, said SAGE — formerly the Sheridan Artist Guild — turned 85 this year and doubled its summer youth camps after high demand. “All the camps were full,” Benson said, and the organization added an extra camp to reduce lengthy wait lists. She said children in camps have worked on printmaking, bookmaking, science-and-art projects and tie-dye, and that the gallery offers classes ranging from beginner to master levels.

Benson also described SAGE’s Art in the Wild business-curation program and ongoing efforts to display temporary works around construction sites. “We installed the rest of the art down at Whitney Commons around the construction fences,” she said, and promoted the group’s role in the upcoming Collective Arts Festival at Whitney Commons.

The presentation noted Sheridan Public Arts manages a large outdoor sculpture collection that mixes city-owned pieces and privately owned works loaned to the city. Benson said about 105 sculptures are owned by the city and roughly 45–50 are privately owned and loaned; about six recently placed works are on short-term loan from artists. She said the city does not purchase the sculptures with tax revenue; private donations and owners account for acquisitions. Benson described maintenance arrangements and named a contracted cleaner based in Colorado that the program uses for specialized patina and conservation work.

Council members asked about curation and oversight. Council member Brands said he supports public art financially but raised a concern about avoiding “offensive” or strongly political displays funded with public resources; he added he did not want the city to “go weird with this really woke y stuff.” Benson replied that SAGE uses application and committee procedures, and that committee composition and call-for-art language reflect Sheridan’s mission and values. Council member Lumen and others defended the program, saying SAGE helps broaden the range of art available and draws visitors to Sheridan. A member identified as Chancellor praised a recent exhibition and emphasized the variety of media SAGE displays, including photography, pottery and jewelry.

Benson said the city-owned pieces are maintained as part of the public collection and that some loaned works cycle through locations to refresh downtown displays. She described ongoing work to reuse bases and reduce costs when sculptures leave or move. Questions about conservation noted at least one previously owned ceramic piece has been removed from display because Wyoming weather degraded it.

Benson closed by inviting council and the public to the Collective Arts Festival and an Oct. 9 artist event related to a recent sculpture by Monica Franciscus.

The council did not take action on the presentation; it was a community update.","SAGE Community Arts reported an expanded summer of youth camps, gallery exhibitions and public-art installations as Sheridan Public Arts adds loaned sculptures and banner projects downtown and at Whitney Commons.","actionData","errors"]

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