Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Casper public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec with low priority
Washington Park tennis courts and National Tennis Month
A USTA grant for tennis court expansions at Washington Park was accepted on the consent agenda, and a ribbon cutting is set for Thursday.
Shepherd of the Hills Columbarium Preservation
The church is donating its property to the city, which will maintain the columbarium's roughly 60 niches in perpetuity and add needed cemetery capacity.
Downtown tree lighting project
Councilor Gamroth reported the DDA hung four miles of lights — about 75,000 pixels — on 17 trees along Second Street, a project expected to save the city about $8,000 a year in holiday lighting costs.
Washington Park band shell project timeline
The band shell goes out to bid in late summer/fall, construction starts in spring, and completion is targeted for the end of next summer's construction season.
Deteriorated city flags and volunteer replacement partnership
A veteran and college student offered to organize flag replacements, possibly with youth groups, after seeing tattered flags at city facilities. The Vice Mayor wants a regular replacement schedule rather than waiting for flags to rot.
Casper Celtic Irish Festival
The festival returns August 28-29 at the Ramkota with booked bands, Irish dance, history talks including former Gov. Mike Sullivan, and a possible first-in-Wyoming hurling/Gaelic football program — but sponsorships are still needed.
Washington Park Phase 3 design contract
Council approved a professional services contract with Arete Design Group for the Washington Park Phase 3 project by consent.