Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Casper public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in business jobs
Open container boundary and hours downtown
Downtown business groups want the open container boundary expanded to cover the full retail core and 'premises' redefined so all businesses can participate. Councilors agreed to a work session, and extended hours (11 a.m.–11 p.m.) move to formal consideration June 2.
New liquor licenses: Dickey's Barbecue Pit approved; Sparks hearing set
Dickey's on South Durbin got its restaurant liquor license after a hearing with no opposition; a hearing date was set for Sparks, the Gruner Brothers Brewing bar and grill downtown.
Crazy Days car show city support
The DCBA organizer asked for city help — street closure, barriers, police presence, trash service — for the July 18 Crazy Days car show, noting the city collects sales tax from the event but provides no support; council pointed to the Community Impact Grants program, whose timing may not line up well.