Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Casper public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with low priority
Urban forestry program of the year award
Casper's urban forestry team was recognized statewide for managing 15,000 public trees worth over $13 million, launching the city's first arboretum, and securing grant funding despite federal cuts.
Downtown alley paving project delays
Crews found century-old buried windows and a coal chute under the alley, requiring structural work and pushing back the timeline; a nearby business owner complained about access disruptions.
Seat belt and DUI enforcement grants
The police department accepted two WYDOT highway safety grants for FFY2027 to fund seat belt and impaired-driving enforcement.
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.