City of Casper | July 28th, 2026 | City Council Work Session

The City of Casper City Council held a work session on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and utility rate matters, liquor licensing ordinance updates, and the upcoming fifth cent sales tax resolution. Key procurement-related discussions included a detailed presentation by consultant Todd Christiano from Raftelis on proposed tiered water rates designed to update the city's 30-year-old rate model. The proposed structure aims to be revenue neutral while balancing cost recovery, conservation, and affordability, with council members requesting further analysis on multifamily residential impacts before approval. The council agreed to move forward with public education and outreach on the tiered rates, with the final resolution expected later in the year. Additionally, staff presented proposed amendments to liquor licensing ordinances to align with state statutes, including allowing resort liquor licenses to fully cater and removing restrictions on drive-through package sales for new establishments. The council expressed support for these changes. The session also covered the upcoming fifth cent sales tax resolution scheduled for August 18, with extensive discussion on the allocation process for community assistance funding, emphasizing the need for transparency, stakeholder engagement, and potential restructuring of nonprofit funding mechanisms. The council planned a dedicated work session on August 25 to further discuss the community assistance funding process. Other topics included public safety concerns related to youth violence, with council members expressing interest in exploring targeted intervention programs alongside existing initiatives like Peace in Our Cities. The meeting concluded with council members sharing community updates and recognizing city staff efforts.