City Council - 06-08-26

The City Council of Cheyenne held a meeting on June 8, 2026, which included extensive discussions on multiple annexation proposals, notably a large 3,459.99-acre annexation involving Microsoft for a data center campus. The council reviewed compliance with Wyoming statutes for annexation, zoning changes, and future land use plans. Public comments reflected concerns about the scale of annexations, infrastructure impacts, and community effects, while representatives from Microsoft emphasized long-term planning and community investment. The council also approved several ordinances including budget appropriations totaling approximately $232.9 million for fiscal year 2027, with amendments for capital projects such as purchasing a generator and parking lot maintenance. Additionally, the Board of Public Utilities was authorized to discharge uncollectible debts totaling $18,317.24. Other procurement-related actions included a real estate purchase agreement for 8.37 acres to support affordable housing development and a contract modification for hydrology work on the 18th Street project. The council discussed updates to wastewater discharge limits, solid waste fees, and zoning map amendments for business park designations. A resolution was passed authorizing site access agreements for environmental and geotechnical studies on the Belvoir Ranch, with provisions for data ownership and potential fees. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to consider confidential information.