City of Casper | July 9th, 2026 | Planning & Zoning Meeting

The City of Casper Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on July 9, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a site plan for a 44,590 square foot addition to the Casper Ice Arena. The project, led by the City of Casper, aims to add a second ice sheet primarily for youth use and required review due to its size exceeding 43,560 square feet. The Commission approved the site plan with conditions related to engineering, traffic control, and emergency access, and noted the project will proceed to City Council for final approval. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and recommended approval of an urban renewal plan for a downtown hotel project involving approximately $26 million in private investment, which includes tax increment financing to address a financial gap. The plan was found consistent with the city's comprehensive land use plan and will also move forward to City Council. Another agenda item, a conditional use permit for temporary and permanent access related to Poplar Street construction, was postponed pending a traffic study. No other procurement or contracting decisions were made during the meeting.