Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sheridan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
17 issues
Asphalt recycling trailer purchase
A $95,651 trailer-mounted recycler would let street crews turn reclaimed millings into hot patch mix on-site, making permanent pothole and utility-cut repairs possible even in freezing weather. It also avoids firing up the main plant for tiny batches.
Fleet and Fire Apparatus Purchases (~$2.38M)
The city now has a full 393-asset inventory and a sinking-fund model to plan vehicle replacements — but council learned the long-term cost could be steep, and affordability remains an open question.
Rezoning of 26.30 acres to B-2 Business District
Sheridan College land near the future High Tech Business Park moves one step closer to B-2 Business zoning, opening it to a wider range of commercial uses. No public opposition, and one previously opposed councilmember changed his vote.
Sheridan Area Water System agreement changes
Public hearings on changes to the water system's operating and ownership agreements start November 18 at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers — the chance to weigh in if you care about water governance.
Sheridan Recreation District Rules and Regulations
The rec district's updated rules hit a snag over whether the board can remove appointed members and how payments must be signed off. Approval is postponed to December while the legal questions get sorted out.
Sheridan airport flight expansion
Four extra flights a week start in January, with three daily flights by June — plus lit bollards, completed taxiways, and a bigger de-icing area at the airport.
Quarterly payments to Sheridan Recreation District
The city pays the Sheridan Recreation District quarterly as part of a contractual obligation — this round covered July and October, totaling $172,920. These dollars support local recreation programs and facilities residents use.
Second quarter budget update
The city's first-ever quarterly budget review showed revenues and spending tracking right on pace with prior years, with police vehicles purchased early in the year and public benefit fund revenues behind pace but expected to catch up.
All-way stop at North Scott Street and East Brundage Street
Seven crashes in each of the last two three-year windows triggered the state warrant for a four-way stop at a busy collector intersection. Drivers on Scott Street would have to stop for the first time.
Traffic concerns at Brundage Avenue and Sheridan Avenue
Resident Thomas Jones asked the council to consider a four-way stop at Brundage and Sheridan Avenue near the M&M Center, saying the approved Scott Street stop will just push more traffic onto Sheridan Avenue. Staff will review traffic counts and accident data.
Work Street bridge replacement traffic impacts
The WYDOT Work Street bridge replacement starts next week, with months of changed traffic patterns through July. Council Member Brantz raised resident concerns about backups if drivers shift to Park Street, and staff agreed to evaluate a possible no-left-turn restriction there.
Pedestrian safety
A new 20 mph school zone would be created on Mydland Road between West 5th and Hillpond, and the city's three existing school zones would get upgraded solar flashers — about $50,000 total. Crosswalks remain a challenge until the West Haven development adds curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Rezone of Yellowtail Drive corridor land from education/residential to business zoning
A 26-acre lot originally zoned for a Native American education campus that never got built could become a church site. The business zoning also keeps the parcel flexible if the church project falls through, matching the light-industrial growth along Yellowtail Drive.
Planning Commission vacancy after Morneau resignation
Commissioner Morneau has resigned, leaving an open seat on the commission. The position is being advertised and the city is looking to fill it.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Sheridan's code doesn't define ADUs and currently bars renting a detached unit to anyone outside the family or household staff — a real constraint as the city looks for housing tools. Staff floated options from a simple definition change to allowing detached ADU rentals with size, setback and design standards, and plan to fold the issue into the joint land use plan update this summer. Past public input was hostile, so expect outreach before anything changes.
WYDOT Acceptance of East 5th Street
Trucks keep jumping the curb at Fifth and Main because the corner radius is too tight. The city is fixing that corner now, redesigning Fifth and Val Vista next, and planning a bridge deck replacement next summer that will detour truck traffic.
Data center policy for Sheridan
Resident Sam Grover urged the council to start drafting a policy, possibly a moratorium, on data centers, citing water use, energy bills, noise and pollution problems in Cheyenne and elsewhere. The mayor noted no one has approached the city and the city proper likely lacks a suitable site.