Public Services Committee - 04-06-26

The City of Cheyenne Public Services Committee meeting on April 6, 2026, focused primarily on zoning amendments, street vacations, and infrastructure improvements. Key procurement-related actions included recommendations to adopt several ordinances amending the official zoning map to support residential and mixed-use developments, such as the conversion of apartments to townhomes and the vacation of an undeveloped roadway to redistribute land to adjacent property owners. The committee also reviewed and recommended approval of updated local wastewater discharge limits to comply with EPA permits, which could impact future industrial and municipal operations. Additionally, the committee considered expanding the downtown development district to stimulate economic activity and support revitalization efforts, with potential implications for grant funding and mill levy collections. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to adopting citywide crosswalk criteria and guidelines to improve pedestrian safety, including the authority for the city engineer to implement treatments based on data-driven standards. Discussions highlighted the need for consistent materials and standards for crosswalk markings, with plans to address budget considerations for durable thermoplastic markings. Motions to approve these items were passed unanimously, with recommendations forwarded to the city council for final adoption.