Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Casper public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Crossroads ball field improvements
A resident asked the city to install a restroom and improve roads at the Crossroads ball fields. Councilor Pollock said One Cent money has been set aside for lighting there, with plans to leverage matching grants for more improvements.
Hogadon and Ice Arena operating subsidies
Resident Ross Schriftman argued the Ice Arena expansion adds roughly $790,000 in annual taxpayer subsidy and questioned whether ice hockey is a core city responsibility, noting 13,000 voters rejected a tax for the project. Councilor Pollock clarified the subsidy figures are not additive and the second sheet improves cost recovery.
Marion Kreiner Pool and Park improvements
A $1.15 million professional services contract moves forward improvements to one of Casper's lowest-admission — and most accessible — public pools.
Washington Park Phase 2 and pickleball courts change orders
Change orders with Grizzly Excavating and Renner Sports Services keep the Washington Park Phase 2 project and new pickleball courts on track.