Sheridan City Council on Oct. 20 approved multiple land-use and administrative measures, including two rezonings, an irrigation contract for Blacktooth Park, an ownership transfer of restaurant liquor license No. 12, and a revised public records policy.

The council approved the third and final reading of PL-25-24, ordinance 2,298, rezoning about 31.85 acres in the 900 block of East Fifth Street from R-1 (single-family residential) to B-1 (business). Thomas Bornell, filling in for planning staff, told the council the parcel abuts existing B-1 and B-2 zoning and that Planning Commission recommended approval with a required correction that the applicant supply a stamped survey exhibit before final reading. After a motion and second, the ordinance passed on roll call with all present voting in the affirmative.

Council also held a public hearing and approved first reading of PL-25-31, ordinance 2,299, to rezone about 1 acre at 1039 Second Avenue East from R-1 to B-1. Thomas Bornell said the applicant, Q Construction LLC, is proposing zoning that would allow the multifamily housing envisioned by the city’s land-use plan; he added that Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. The measure passed first reading on a roll-call vote; second and third readings were scheduled for November.

In capital project business, the council awarded the Blacktooth Park Phase 6 irrigation contract to Highland Inc. The project bid accepted the low qualified bid of $222,478; staff said the work is funded by GPET and public benefits and includes installing an irrigation system over roughly 5 acres surrounding the new inclusive playground and restroom. Council approved the award and authorized the public works director to act on behalf of the council on project matters.

On liquor licensing, the council approved the administrative ownership transfer of restaurant liquor license No. 12 from Cowboy Cafe 2, LLC to KMR Enterprises, LLC. City Clerk Ashley Foster said the new owner does not plan operational changes; the council approved the transfer by voice vote.

The council adopted a revised public records request policy after a staff presentation from the city clerk. Ashley Foster said the update documents how the city handles requests under Wyoming statute, incorporates the city’s retention policy and moves fees to the master fee schedule; she emphasized that the revision does not change what records are publicly available. The motion to adopt carried on a vote (motion moved by “Viv,” seconded by “Greg”) with all present voting in favor.

The consent agenda — which included the Smith Alley West use agreement, minutes of the Oct. 6 regular meeting and the claims list (with the clerk noting some claims would be added next cycle due to processing glitches) — was approved by voice vote.

Votes at a glance
- PL-25-24 (Ordinance 2,298) — Rezone ~31.85 acres (900 block E. Fifth St.) from R-1 to B-1. Outcome: Approved (third and final reading; roll-call approval). Referenced: Planning Commission recommendation; corrected legal description required prior to final reading.
- PL-25-31 (Ordinance 2,299) — Rezone 1 acre at 1039 Second Ave. E. from R-1 to B-1. Outcome: Approved (first reading; unanimous roll-call). Second and third readings scheduled for November.
- Liquor license No. 12 (Cowboy Cafe 2, LLC → KMR Enterprises, LLC). Outcome: Approved (administrative ownership transfer; voice vote). Clerk noted closing scheduled in November; if sale fails license remains with current owner.
- Blacktooth Park Phase 6 — Bid award to Highland Inc., $222,478. Outcome: Approved (contract award). Funding: GPET and public benefits.
- Revised Public Records Policy — Outcome: Approved (motion carried; moved by Viv, seconded by Greg). Changes: clarifies procedures to meet Wyoming statute, incorporates retention policy, moves fees to master fee schedule.
- Consent agenda (Smith Alley West use agreement; Oct. 6 minutes; claims). Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Clerk noted some claims deferred to next list due to processing issues.

What the council record shows about procedure and next steps
- PL-25-31: first-reading approval means the item will return for second and third readings in November; staff said notice and public hearing steps have been completed.
- PL-25-24: Planning Commission condition (survey stamp on legal description/exhibit) was recorded as satisfied before final reading and the ordinance passed on third reading.
- Contract award: staff recommended authorizing the public works director to administer the project on council’s behalf; scope includes pipe installation and springtopsoil/seeding after testing and winter shut-down.

Speakers quoted in council discussion are limited to those on the public record at the meeting: Thomas Bornell (city engineering/plan staff filling in) and Ashley Foster (city clerk). The council did not attach new financial commitments beyond the contract award and routine transfers already budgeted through GPET and existing fund sources.

Ending: The council adjourned after committee and council-member reports and a brief public-comment period; no litigation or emergency actions were taken at the meeting.