City of Casper | September 15th, 2026 | City Council Pre-Meeting

The City of Casper City Council held a pre-meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement-related topics included approval to pursue a grant application for up to $650,000 to fund crisis response training incorporating virtual reality technology. The council discussed the likelihood of receiving full funding and the programmatic requirements tied to the grant. Additionally, the council reviewed allocations for two Wyoming Department of Transportation safety grants totaling $110,000 for occupant protection and impaired driving enforcement, which would fund overtime enforcement operations. The meeting also covered a detailed redline review of proposed amendments to the Casper Municipal Code, particularly focusing on licensing and permit fees for residential and commercial construction. Council members expressed concerns about the timing, adequacy of contractor outreach, and potential impacts on affordable housing. They agreed to proceed with setting a public hearing while planning further work sessions to address outstanding policy and technical questions. Lastly, the council discussed removing an appointment item related to the AMCO Joint Powers Board from the consent agenda due to a related commission decision. No final votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but several action items related to grant applications and municipal code revisions were advanced for further consideration.