City Council - Sept. 14, 2026

The City Council of Cheyenne held a meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing heavily on several owner-initiated annexations and zoning changes, particularly related to large land parcels intended for data center development. The council discussed annexations of properties such as Orchard Hills, Hitching Post District, and Cox Ranch, with significant public input expressing concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, noise, lighting, traffic, and the rapid proliferation of data centers around the city. Despite opposition from some council members and residents, the annexations and zoning changes, including the Cox Ranch annexation and its rezoning to Business Park to accommodate data centers, were approved on second reading. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Houseal Lavigne Associates LLC for updating the city's comprehensive plan at a cost not to exceed $351,790, aiming to guide Cheyenne's growth over the next 25 years. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on voucher reports and procedural matters, with no other contract awards or procurement decisions noted. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session without further public action.