May

Minutes of the Proceedings
Board of County Commissioners
Prepared by the Office of the Clerk of Laramie County

Thursday, May 21, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Troy Thompson,
Chairman: K.N. Buck Holmes, Vice-Chairman; Diane
Humphrey, County Commissioner; Amber Ash, County
Commissioner; Moses Hasenauer, County
Commissioner; County Attorney Mark Voss; Deputy
County Attorney Bernard Haggerty; County Clerk
Debbye Lathrop and Deputy County Clerk Rhonda
Bush.

Those signing the register were Sheila Chery; Bella
Pena; Cindy Garcia; Bill McHenry, EMA; Leo L.
Garcia; Joyce Thompson; Joe Stravitsch; Linda Heath;
Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works; Sandra
Newland, Laramie County Grants; Jan Cartwright,
WYPCA; Debbie Przymus, CHWC; Cortney Thompson,
Green House Data; Rich Hillegas, Under Sheriff; Mitch
(Guy) Jedlicki, Outlaw Saloon; Anja Bendel, Cheyenne
LEADS; Karen Guidice, Southeast WYEDD; Maurice
Brown, T & C Supermarket Liquor; Bob McCue, T & C
Supermarket Liquor; Michael Sorenson, Laramie
County Sheriff Department; Charlene Smith, Pine
Bluffs Post; Bob Maestas, CLF&P.

01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for May 7, 2013.
Commissioner Ash seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

02 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement for Juvenile Compliance and Diversion
Office Services among Laramie County, the City of
Cheyenne, and the Laramie County Community
Juvenile Services Joint Powers Board to be paid using
grant funds from the period of October 1, 2012 through
September 30, 2013 in the amount of $37,578.00
with no matching funds. Commissioner Holmes
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement is filed in central files with the County

03 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
addendum to an agreement (120622-06) between
Laramie County and Motorola Solutions in the amount
of $2,563.30 for the maintenance and repair of patrol
car radio systems. Commissioner Holmes seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. After all
signatures are obtained, the addendum is to be filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and the City of
Cheyenne to house the city prisoners for the duration
of their confinement at the detention center at a rate
of $100 per day per prisoner and $40 per prisoner for
book and release. Commissioner Holmes seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The contract
is filed in central files with the County Clerk.
05 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and Correctional
Healthcare Companies, Inc. for juvenile inmate
healthcare services at the Juvenile Services Center in
the amount of $96,533.76 to run July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014. Commissioner Holmes seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The agreement is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and Correctional
HealthCare Companies, Inc. for inmate healthcare
services at the Laramie County Detention Center in the
amount of $1,249,967.64 to run June 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014. Commissioner Holmes seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The agreement is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

07

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve the Wildland
Fire Management Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for
Laramie County. Commissioner Hasenauer seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. After
obtaining all signatures, the Plan is to be filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve a Resolution
of support for the Cheyenne Health and Wellness
Center to apply for a grant in the amount of $300,000
from the Wyoming Department of Health for funding to
expand the center location at 2508 East Fox Farm
Road Ste. 1A, Cheyenne, WY. The grant requires a
25% match, which will come from improvements done
by the landlord, a line of credit, and fundraising.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

09 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
Contingency Agreement between Laramie County and
Green House Data which would provide the County
with point to point broadband connectivity at no cost
and 25% off other services offered by Green House
Data for the successful grant application to the
Wyoming Business Council for a managed data center
grant in the amount of $2,250,000. Commissioner Ash
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The agreement is filed in central files with the County

10 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve a
Development Agreement between Laramie County
and the High Plains Economic Development District for
conduct of a regional gap analysis of broadband
service through a grant from the Wyoming Business
Council in the amount of $50,000. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The agreement is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

11 Commissioner Humphrey moved to postpone until the
next regular meeting consideration of an amendment
to the agreement for services between the Cheyenne-
Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers
Board for the benefit of the Shooting Sports Complex.
Commissioner Hasenauer seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

12 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and Knife River
for 2013 chip seal projects in the amount of
$361,087.81. Commissioner Holmes seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The agreement is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Notice
of Award to Advanced Wireless Communications for
the up fitting of two 2013 F-250 XL Crew Cab Trucks to
be purchased by SLIB Consensus funds and to be
used as bomb vehicles for the Sheriff's Department in
the amount of $26,307.38 to include Motorola
Radios. Commissioner Ash seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

14 Commissioner Ash moved to approve a contract with
Placeways LLC to provide onsite training on
Community Viz software for the Planning Department
in an amount not to exceed $6000. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The contract is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

15 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a contract
between Laramie County and Private Eyes Window
Tinting in the amount of $7519.45 to install motorized
window blinds at the Archer Complex Planning office.
Commissioner Ash seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

16 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented the annual
renewal of the following liquor licenses: Little Bear
Inn, Retail Liquor License; Travel Centers of America,
County Retail Liquor License; Pizza Hut on Prosser,
Inc., Restaurant Liquor License; Wyoming Auto Racing
Club, Restaurant Liquor License; Cheyenne Shrine
Club Inc., Fraternal Club; Outlaw Saloon, Retail Liquor
License; Terry Bison Ranch, Retail Liquor License;
Moose Lodge, Fraternal Club; Town & Country
Supermarket Liquors, Retail Liquor License; The Den
Gentleman's Club, Retail Liquor License; VFW Post
4343, Veteran's Club; T-Joe's Bar & Lounge, Retail
Liquor License; Tumbleweed Bar, Retail Liquor
License; Forum 619, Social Club; Little America Hotel,
Retail Liquor License; Bhagat LLC, Antelope Truck
Stop, County Retail Liquor License, Kartar, LLC,
Antelope Truck Stop, Retail Liquor License;
Bunkhouse Bar, Retail Liquor License; Wearin Brothers
Cattle Co, County Retail Liquor License. Chairman
Thompson opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Cindy Garcia and Shelia Sherry both spoke
against renewal of the license for the Forum 619 due
to recent stabbings and other activities being "hidden
under the rug", including a shooting. One of the
stabbings involved Ms. Garcia who was attacked while
she was at work, and the person who stabbed her was
let go. The complaints were against the current
manager who claims to be protected by Sheriff Danny
Glick. The ladies also referred to drug use at the
facility. Another accusation was that the manager was
stealing from the club and the Hispanic bands.
Chairman Thompson asked if Ms. Garcia has filed
formal complaints, and she stated she has and has two
upcoming court dates. Additional allegations included
purchasing alcohol from a neighboring licensee and
then pouring it into empty bottles at the Forum bar.
There were some questions about the requirements of
a social club license, which the County Attorney
attempted to answer. Commissioner Holmes suggested
postponing consideration of renewing the Forum
license. Chairman Thompson suggested taking action
on the renewal today and then, upon presentation of
sufficient evidence, scheduling a hearing for
revocation of the license. Commissioner Hasenauer
expressed a strong desire to separate the renewal of
the Forum 619 license from the remainder, so the
Board could hear audio tapes and get information
from the Sheriff's Department. County Attorney Mark
Voss recommended following the suggestion of
Chairman Thompson since there is insufficient
evidence as of today to deny renewal. Ms. Sherry
made allegations that the membership list provided
with the application has been falsified by having
inactive or non-resident members. Hearing no further
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey moved to
approve renewal of the liquor license as read into the
record. Commissioner Ash seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hasenauer moved to amend the motion
by separating the renewal of Forum 619 from the
remainder of the licensees. The motion died for a lack
of second. The main motion passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

17 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
resolution appointing Marci Linde as an Assistant
Public Defender in Laramie County Wyoming effective
May 13, 2013. Commissioner Ash seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

18 Grants Manager Sandra Newland presented a request
to approve a notice of award to Spradley Barr Motors
for the purchase of two 2013 F-250 XL Crew Cab
Trucks to be used as bomb vehicles for the Sheriff's
Department in the amount of $55,424.00 to be paid
from SLIB Consensus funds and meeting the
specifications as outlined in the RFP. A total of three
bids were received and two were rejected; Griner
Motors and Fremont Motors did not include the
automatic locking axle in their bids. Commissioner
Holmes moved to approve the notice of award.
Commissioner Hasenauer seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

19 Karen Guidice made a request for financial assistance
in the amount of $2,500 for Southeast Regional
Economic Development to be used for general
operations during Fiscal Year 2014. Commissioner
Humphrey moved to approve the request.
Commissioner Ash seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

20 County Attorney Mark Voss stated he has prepared an
order pertaining to the application for a change in
zone submitted by Rockin' Rodeo Inc. In response to a
question from Chairman Thompson, Mr. Voss
indicated he had not had an opportunity to share the
document with the interested parties, nor would that be
a normal practice for his office. The Chairman and
County Attorney discussed the options available to any
aggrieved party. Commissioner Hasenauer moved to
approve the order as presented. Commissioner Holmes
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Facts and Findings are filed in central files with the
County Clerk.

The meeting adjourned at
CERTIFICATION

I, Debra K Lathrop, Clerk of Laramie County, do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct
copy of the Minutes of the Proceedings for Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk

Reviewed by : Troy Thompson, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

 

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Troy Thompson,
Chairman; K.N. Buck Holmes, Vice-Chairman; Diane
Humphrey, County Commissioner; Amber Ash, County
Commissioner; Moses Hasenauer, County
Commissioner; County Attorney Mark Voss; Deputy
County Attorney Bernard Haggerty; County Clerk
Debbye Lathrop and Deputy County Clerk Rhonda
Bush.

Those signing the register were Pat Crank; Sandra
Newland, Laramie County Grants; Justin Beckner;
Beckner CS; Suzy Gudenkauf; HEJE Inc.; Glen
Crumpton, Combined Communications; Bob McCue, T
& C; Maury Brown, T & C; Chris Hunt; Kim Wells,
Cowboy Joe Trailers; Joseph Campbell, Cowboy Joe
Trailers; Linda Heath; Taylor Segrave, Girls State;
Rachel Sato, Girls State; Mary Freeman, Girls State;
Alex Fresquez, Shelby Lewis, Girls State; Lauren
Mugg, Girls State; Bobbie Swanlund, Girls State; Julie
Rust, Girls State; Rolinda Sample, Boys & Girls Club;
Bob Mestas, CLF & P; Casey Palma; Steil Survey;
Michael Sorenson, Laramie County Sheriff's
Department; Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post; Lisa
Pafford, City Development; Tracy Navarro, UW

01 Welcome and recognition of the following 2013 Girls
State Delegates: Mary Freeman, Alexandria Fresquez,
Rachael Sato, Taylor Segrave, Shelby Lewis, Lauren
Mugg. Each was presented with a county pin.

02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for April 23, 2013.
Commissioner Hasenauer seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

03 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a DUI
Court Program Evaluation Agreement between
Laramie County and Datacorp of Cheyenne to perform
a program evaluation that will utilize a mixed methods
approach to answer a series of questions associated
with core outcomes to determine the extent to which
the program has addressed their outlined performance
measurements for FY 2012 in the amount of $6,000.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
addendum to Fire, Sprinkler, Kitchen Hood, and Fire
Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
(120501-09) between Laramie County and Phoenix
Fire Protection for the Adult Detention Center in the
amount of $13,618.72 to run July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014. Commissioner Humphrey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The
addendum is filed in central files with the County

05 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
addendum to Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Hood, and Fire
Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
(120501-09) between Laramie County and Phoenix
Fire Protection for the Juvenile Service Center in the
amount of $1,286.70 to run July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The addendum is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve obligating
the County to provide satisfactory release of
mortgages under the WCDA grant program for
satisfactory payment of the following: 3535 Ridge
Road, Cheyenne; 4831 Main Avenue, Carpenter; 6082
County Road 206, Pine Bluffs; 504 Elwood, Pine

Bluffs; 7110 Woods Road, Cheyenne; 2018 S. 3rd
Street, Cheyenne; 2400 County Road 164, Pine Bluffs;
5385 County Road 212; Egbert; 3511 Summit Drive,
Cheyenne; 601 East 6th Street, Pine Bluffs; and the
acknowledgement of the payment in full or mortgages
not recorded on the following properties: 3615 Summit
Drive, Cheyenne; 310 W. 2nd Avenue, Albin; 1819
Park Avenue, Cheyenne. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
releases are recorded in the Recording Department.

07 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a second
amendment to the Grant Agreement (100316-09)
between Laramie County and the Wyoming Business
Council for the LEADS Manufacturing Building
Community Readiness Project to create an extension
in time for construction services to be completed by
October 1, 2013 and to extend the Grant Agreement
expiration date to June 30, 2016. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the
amendment is to be filed in central files with the
County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve the
renewal of an agreement between Laramie County
and Scottsbluff County, Nebraska, for juvenile
detention services in the amount of $190 per day,
.565 per mile, and $28 per hour per officer to run July
1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The agreement is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

09 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a Malt
Beverage Permit submitted by Cheyenne Therapeutic
Equestrian Center for a fundraiser to be held May 11,
2013 at the Laramie County Fairgrounds.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

10 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a lease
agreement and addendum between Laramie County
and Xerox Corporation for a copier/printer for the
County Assessor in the amount of $247.05 per month
to run May 21, 2013 to May 21, 2018. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The agreement and addendum is filed
in central files with the County Clerk.

11 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a renewal
addendum to the agreement (090804-06) between
Laramie County and Swanson Services Corporation for
commissary services for inmates at the Detention
Center with Laramie County receiving 29.75 percent of
the sales to run April 1, 2013 through March 30, 2014.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The addendum is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

12 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve an
agreement and addendum between Laramie County
and Xerox Corporation for a copier in the Extension
Office in the amount of $273.28 per month to run for a
sixty-month period. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement and addendum is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
March 2013: County Clerk, $92,800.59; Circuit Court,
$71,363.50; Clerk of District Court, $17,270.01; DUI
Court, $630.00; Drug Court, $348.00; Planning &
Development, $32,437.54; Shooting Sports Complex,
$23,450.06; Sheriff's Department, $113,241.80.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

14 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a malt
beverage permit submitted by the Wyoming
Campground for a birthday event to be held on June
22,2013. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

 

15 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve warrants
for April 2013 in the amount of $1,663,520.69.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

16 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of
$41,819.05 for April 2013: Planning, $310.00; LCCCC,
$1,929.21; Extension Agent, $1,871.60; Buildings &
Grounds, $12,394.06; Information Technology,
$1,632.33; County Treasurer, $3,498.62; Sheriff
Operations, $1,400.00; Detention Facility, $8,295.56;
District Court, $4,125.00; County Coroner, $2,800.00;
Drug Court, $920.00; Shooting Range, $2,642.67.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

17 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a
resolution approving the submission of a FY 2012
Citizen Corp grant application to the Wyoming Office
Of Homeland Security in the amount of $4,200 with no
match to run through May 31, 2014. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

18 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve a petition for
a tax refund for Year 2012 submitted by Direct TV, LLC
(applications 12-02 through 12-11) in the amount of
$1,392.91. Commissioner Ash seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

19 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a petition
for a tax refund for tax year 2012 submitted by
EchoStar (applications 12-12 - 12-20) in the amount of
$115,578.47. Commissioner Ash seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

20 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve a resolution
and order vacating a county highway (Archer Ranch
Road) at the Archer Complex. Commissioner
Hasenauer seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is recorded in the
Recording Department.

21 Commissioner Hasenauer moved to approve a
resolution and order establishing all the constructed
roads within the Archer Complex as county highways,
dedicating and accepting certain rights-of-way and
dedicating specific easements for the Archer Complex.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is recorded in the
Recording Department.

22 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve an
agreement and addendum to modify the Standard
Software License and Service Agreement between
New World Systems and Laramie County to provide for
the purchase, licensing, and installation of interface
software for ProQA for fire and police for the LCCCC in
the amount of $22,800. Commissioner Hasenauer
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement and addendum is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

23 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an MOU
between Wyoming Highway Patrol and Laramie
County for mutual support and continuity of operations
should an event render either agency unusable.
Commissioner Ash seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The MOU is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

24 Commissioner Holmes moved to approve a Settlement
Agreement between Laramie County and Engineering
America to settle construction issues of the Archer
Water Tower in the amount of $52,500 to be paid from
the 2009 Specific Purpose Options Tax Fund,
contractor retainage. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of four in
favor and one opposed with Commissioner Hasenauer
casting the dissenting vote. The agreement is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

25 Commissioner Holmes moved to postpone until the
next meeting consideration of an amendment to an
agreement (120515-12) for services between Laramie
County and the Cheyenne/Laramie County Economic
Development Joint Powers Board to run May 1, 2013
to April 30, 2014. Commissioner Hasenauer seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.

26 Commissioner Ash moved to approve an addendum to
the fuel card services agreement between WEX Bank
and the National Joint Powers Alliance to provide fuel
cards to the Public Works Department allowing for fuel
charges to Cheyenne Light, Fuel, and Power for
compressed natural gas for Public Works vehicles.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The addendum is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

27 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented a Yearly
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a
Fireworks Outlet located at 251 I-25 Service Road.
Chairman Thompson opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no comment, the
Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Yearly
Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Ash seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

28 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented four Seasonal
Fireworks Permits submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a/Pyro
City and Fireworks Outlet located at 245 I-25 Service
Road, 3115 S. College Drive, 333 West College Drive
and 207 S. Greeley Highway. Chairman Thompson
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing
no public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Holmes moved to approve
the permits. Commissioner Ash seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

29 Justin Beckner, Beckner Consultants, LLC, agent for the
applicant, presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat for
Riata Ranch at Campstool Third Filing located within
Lots 4 through 9 Record of Survey for Riata Ranch in
Section 5, T.13N., R.64 W. of the 6th P.M., Laramie
County, Wyoming. The subdivision will create a total
of four lots. The Clerk's Recording Office commented
that there was a question about the legal description,
which has been resolved. The applicant concurs with
the two recommended conditions of the Planning
Commission. Gary Kranse, Planning and
Development Director, presented the staff report and
recommended approval with the following conditions:
1) Tract A-1 may be subdivided, provided that the net
acreage for parcels within Riata Ranch at Campstool,
Third Filing remains at no less than 15 acres; 2)
Clarification, to include dedications and use, of all
utility easements shown on the plat shall be made
prior to plat recordation. Chairman Thompson opened
the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Ash moved to approve the
Subdivision Permit and Plat for Riata Ranch at
Campstool Third Filing with conditions one and two
and adopt findings of fact a and b. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After the plat is recorded, the resolution
is to be recorded in the Recording Department.

30 Casey Palma, Steil Surveying Services, agent for the
applicant presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat for
Derstine Subdivision First filing located within a
portion of the East 1/2 of Section 6, T.12N., R.62W., of
the 6th P.M., Laramie County, Wyoming. There is a
requirement to record an easement from Chalk Bluffs
Road to provide access to the lot being created. Gary
Kranse, Planning and Development Director,
presented the staff report and recommended approval
with the following condition: 1) The applicant shall
provide the recorded access easement for the parcel

created by Derstine Subdivision First Filing prior to
recordation of the plat. Chairman Thompson opened
the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey moved to
approve a Subdivision Permit and Plat for Derstine
Subdivision First Filing with condition number one and
adopt findings of fact a and b. Commissioner Ash
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
After the plat is recorded, the resolution is to be
recorded in the Recording Department.

31 Casey Palma, Steil Surveying Services, agent for the
applicant presented a request for Board Approval for
Cowboy Joe Trailer Sales on a portion of the SE1/4 of
Tract 18, Crestmoor Addition First Filing, Laramie
County, Wyoming. The applicant, John Campbell,
stated the maximum number of trailers ever parked
would be three or four. Gary Kranse, Planning and
Development Director, presented the staff report and
recommended approval with no conditions. Chairman
Thompson opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Hearing no comment, the Chairman closed
the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Holmes moved
to approve the Board Approval for Cowboy Joe Trailer
Sales on a portion of the SE1/4 of Tract 18, Crestmoor
Addition First Filing, Laramie County, Wyoming with
no conditions and adopt findings of fact a and b.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hasenauer moved to amend the motion
to place the condition of limiting the number of
trailers on the property at any one time to eight. The
motion died for lack of a second. The main motion
passed unanimously. The Board Approval is recorded
in the Recording Department.

32 Casey Palma, Steil Surveying Services, agent for the
applicant, presented a request for a change in zone
district from MU (Mixed Use) to CB (Community
Business), for a portion of the NW1/4 of Section 8,
T.13N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County,
Wyoming. Mr. Palma stated the current zoning is what
is referred to as spot zoning and to change it to CB
would bring it into agreement with surrounding
properties. Gary Kranse, Planning and Development
Director, presented the staff report and recommended
approval of the zone change even though the
Planning Commission was unable to come to a
recommendation which then goes on the record as a
recommendation for denial. Mr. Kranse referred to a
letter from Pat Crank in opposition to both the zone
change and the proposed use as well as stated that
there is some confusion of the various uses of the CB
zoned properties in the area. He reported on the uses
allowed in a MU zone as well as those in a CB zone.
Because the area is surrounded by residential
properties, the CB zone for this particular property may
not be appropriate. The recommendation is that the
Board find there is support for the zone change.
Commissioner Humphrey asked if the applicant was in
attendance and if they had visited with neighbors or
the SCCDA. The agent indicated the applicant has
consulted with neighbors and had a conversation with
the Boys and Girls Club that the property owner would
not consider certain uses that would not be
compatible. Chairman Thompson asked if there was
any discussion about putting conditions on the zone
change. Mr. Kranse stated there is no mechanism for
putting conditions on a zone other than a PUD
(Planned Unit Development). Chairman Thompson
asked why, then, this was not being considered as a
PUD, and Mr. Kranse stated the applicant requested
the CB zoning. Chairman Thompson opened the
meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Susie Gudenkauf,
owner of the property, stated she believed a towing
and storage lot was an acceptable use under the MU
zone based on her research. She further stated they
would install a 6-foot privacy fence for screening and
her goal is to keep the property in a better condition
than it was in at the time she purchased it
approximately four years ago. Chairman Thompson
asked the applicant if she had considered a PUD.
Rather than answer she stipulated she would not
consider a liquor store, a bar, or adult entertainment
on the property. Pat Crank, attorney representing

Maurice Brown, spoke in opposition to the zone
change, indicating the planned uses of surrounding
properties would not be compatible with the zone
change. Chairman Thompson asked Mr. Crank if he
would oppose a PUD. Mr. Crank stated he would need
to consult with his client, but since the Board of County
Commissioners adopted the resolution to reject the
MPO plan for South Greeley Highway, the residents
have overwhelmingly supported additional housing
and retail business along that corridor. If the applicant
brought forward a request for a PUD and that included
use of the property as a towing lot, it would still be
opposed. Mr. Kranse stated the types of uses that are
allowed in a PUD can be more restrictive, but could
still include a towing lot. Dale Cottom, Boys and Girls
Board President, spoke to the financial investment
already made on the adjacent property and the future
plans for a $2 million plus clubhouse. The Board of
Directors of the Boys and Girls Club does oppose the
zone change and in particular, the proposed use. He
also stated that if the applicant were to consider a
PUD, there would still be opposition on the proposed
use of a towing lot. Chairman Thompson asked if
there has been any negative activity in the past six
months. Mr. Cottom indicated that while there has
been no noticeable negative activity, the Board has
been occupied with the planned construction and not
necessarily focused on the towing operation. Mr.
Palma stated the plan is to keep the property in an
attractive condition and there would be no aesthetic
change to the property. He also stated there has been
no negative communication from surrounding
neighbors. Linda Heath, SCCDA Board member,
stated the apartments adjacent to this property are of a
high-end nature and a towing lot is not conducive to
future development of the area. Hearing no further
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Holmes moved to deny the change in
zone district from MU (Mixed Use) to CB (Community
Business), for a portion of the NW1/4 of Section 8,
T.13N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County,
Wyoming and that the County Attorney issue a written
decision. Commissioner Hasenauer seconded the
motion, which passed by a vote of four in favor and
one opposed with Chairman Thompson casting the
dissenting vote. Documentation is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

33 Due to the denial of the previous zone change request,
a PUBLIC HEARING regarding Board Approval for a
towing business for a portion of the NW1/4 of Section
8, T.13N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County,
Wyoming was not held.

The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

 

CERTIFICATION

I, Debra K Lathrop, Clerk of Laramie County, do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct
copy of the Minutes of the Proceedings for Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk

Reviewed by : Troy Thompson, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

 

This information is available in alternate forms. If reasonable accomodations are required,
contact Laramie County Human Resources, 310 West 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001,
(307)633-4355 within a reasonable time.

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