Public Services Committee -03-16-26

The City of Cheyenne Public Services Committee convened on March 16, 2026, primarily to consider several zoning ordinance amendments and a street vacation related to residential and mixed-use development projects within the Harmony Valley area and surrounding neighborhoods. Key procurement-related discussions included zoning changes from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and agricultural classifications to high-density residential (NR3) and medium-density residential (NR2) zones to facilitate the development of multi-family housing units, including a 125-unit apartment complex and 308 residential units aimed at affordable housing. The committee reviewed developer presentations addressing infrastructure concerns such as water management, parking, pedestrian connectivity, and traffic impacts, with references to coordination with city engineering and public works departments. Additionally, the committee approved a city-initiated vacation of a street segment, transferring maintenance responsibilities to adjacent property owners. Motions to approve the zoning changes and street vacation on second readings were passed unanimously, with recommendations to proceed to the city council for final approval. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the zoning approvals and infrastructure planning indicate forthcoming procurement and development activities in the housing sector.