City Council Meeting - August 6, 4th, 2024

Meeting Start

• Time: 7:30 PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call: All council members present
• Approval of Agenda: Motion passed
• Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion passed (5 Y, 1 Abstain)

Citizen Participation

• Public Comment: No public comments

Proclamation

• American Clean Power Week: Recognizing the benefits of wind energy, major economic driver, clean energy benefits

Reports

DDA Main Street and Hub Reports

• Adventure Fest: Successful event, over 4,000 attendees
• Maker Space: 75 kids participated, successful collaboration with the University of Wyoming
• Upcoming Events: ArtBeat, Halloween on October 31st
• Acknowledgement: Vice Mayor Sanger's contribution to city maintenance
• Lighting and Electrical Issues: Addressing downtown lighting problems
• Brownfield Grant: Updates on progress and feasibility studies

City Manager Report

• National Night Out: Successful event
• FEMA Flood Zone Update: Final maps received, pending ordinance for adoption
• Brownfields Grant: RFP to select a vendor for environmental assessments
• Dangerous Building Committee: Revitalization and inventory of properties
• Recycling Center: Cardboard bins reintroduced, starting August 9
• Shooting Range Tournament: Successful event with 164 participants
• Deer Culling Committee: Reestablishment of committee, potential ordinance
• Employee Policy Manual: Proposal to update policies in smaller sections, create an employee handbook
• Financial Policies: Development of comprehensive financial policies

City Attorney Report

• 24-Hour Catering Permits: Updates and proposed resolution
• Nuisance Ordinance: Draft nearing completion, aligning with departmental needs
• Shooting Range Advisory Board: Bylaw updates

Resolutions and Ordinances

• Nomination for Wham Cat Award: Lynn Sheerer nominated, motion passed
• Ordinance on Alcoholic Beverage Penalties: First reading approved

Other Business

• Saratoga Fire Engine Donation: Motion passed
• Council Member Discussion: Topics on sidewalk replacement programs, recycling bin placement, code enforcement issues

Meeting Adjournment

• Time: 8:57 PM
• Next Meeting: August 20, 2024