City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting July 15th, 2025 The official record of proceedings of the second meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of July was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live. Council member Perkes led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Council members, Henry Schmidt, Jesse Lind, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and Jen Hegeman. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; City Engineer, Damon Newsome; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym, Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill, City Clerk, Diane Harris; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets. Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson were excused. A group of interested citizens was also present. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the agenda with an addition to the Consent Agenda and removal of Resolution 25-38. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held July 1st, 2025, and City Council Work Session held July 8th, 2025 was approved as presented. Bills Council member Perkes moved, Council member Schmidt seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: June 02, 2025 to July 15, 2025 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00 Beneficial Life Payroll 150.00 Delta Dental Payroll 8,376.05 Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 248.00 Health Equity Payroll 2,857.26 IRS Payroll 58,547.31 NCPERS Payroll 96.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 3,343.32 Parks & Recreation Payroll 220.06 The Hartford Payroll 228.40 Uinta County Court Payroll 516.13 Washington National Insurance Payroll 472.60 WEBT Payroll 215,695.69 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Payroll 06/15/2025 – 06/28/25 Payroll 181,745.54 Adidas Supplies 2,805.58 All West Internet/Cell Phones 3,268.25 Alldata Dues 1,500.00 AT&T Internet/Cell Phones 3,396.75 ASCAP Contract 12.50 Beacon Parts 3,867.50 Best Kind Embroidery Services 34.79 BH, Inc Contract 86,982.09 Blue 360 Media Books 1,081.80 Cara Enterprises Dues 199.00 Caselle Support/Maintenance 4,450.00 Cazin’s Supplies 1,679.93 CCI Network Utilities 83.10 CD’s Services 640.86 Century Link Utilities 976.36 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 1,944.00 City of Evanston Utilities 5,472.31 1 Cleveland Golf Supplies 804.52 Continental Western Group Insurance 141,712.00 Court Bonds Refund 150.00 D&L Supply Parts 1,472.00 Dell Marketing Software 7,257.88 Deposit Refund Refunds 658.49 Deru’s Services 144.50 DLL Public Finance Contract 3,038.67 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 232,890.26 Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 339.72 Facility Refunds Refund 925.00 Fastenal Parts 55.99 Ferguson Water Works Services 26,247.46 Gladiator Materials Concrete 1,574.00 Griswold Industries Services 49,855.80 IGES Services 3,717.25 Integrity Solutions Services 700.00 IWORQ Dues 9,250.00 JUB Engineers Contract 1,630.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,297.90 Kolari Vision Equipment 7,049.98 Labforms Supplies 2,722.28 Legal and Liability Risk Management Registration 350.00 Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender Books 865.97 Morcon Parts 5,752.42 Motorola Solutions Support/Maintenance 946.20 Mountain Alarm Fire Services 6,174.48 Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 213.75 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 190.05 Pine Top Engineering Services 2,406.50 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 1,761.55 Redi Services Services 238.00 Reladyne Fuel 1,136.37 Relief Grind Services 880.00 Rocky Mountain Power Utility Billing 45,223.54 Rogue Services Parts 6,944.00 Safety Supply & Sign Signs 1,226.24 Shred-It USA Services 130.96 Skaggs Uniforms 364.00 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 255.74 Staker Parson Contract 577,039.51 Team Laboratory Supplies 3,478.50 The Bugnappers Services 1,522.00 The Lumberyard Supplies 201.09 Titleist Supplies 1,801.37 TK Elevator Contract 19,987.83 Tom’s HVAC Services 16,301.00 Turf Equipment & Irrigation Parts 2,141.52 Uinta CDJR Parts 1,512.50 Uinta County Jail Fees 8,115.64 Uinta County Fire Protection Contract 82,382.25 Uinta County Herald Public Notices/Ads 711.56 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 46,753.50 Vermeer Mountain West Equipment Rental 263.68 Walmart Supplies 746.61 Wasatch Equipment Rentals Parts 140.00 Water of Life Services 263.45 Westar Printing Supplies 94.01 Westech Equipment Contract 15,912.05 Western Wyoming Beverages Services 319.05 Wilkinson Supply Parts 1,590.48 Wilson Sporting Goods Supplies 1,074.22 Wright Express Fuel 1,935.75 Wyoming Dept of Transportation Contract 283.05 Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 4,049.77 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fee 95.80 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Council Comments Council members spoke about Public Lands, crews working all night on overlays, Farmers Market, a Golf Tournament that brought people to town and many upcoming events on July 26th. 2  Consent Agenda Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Parade Route requested by Troy Huebner of Zone Five Racing for a Bike Race on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, arriving at approximately 10:30 am through 12:30 pm. Traffic control by Evanston Police from 10:30 – 12:30 for left turn off Hwy 150. Street Closure Permit requested by Daunna Smith for a VFW Fundraiser on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the alley between 9th and 10th, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes with the removal of Traffic Control for the Bike Race. Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. ORDINANCE 25-05 Council member Welling moved, Council member Schmidt seconded, to pass Ordinance 25-05 on third and final reading. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE REVOLUTION ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the subdivider, Shane Aaron Francis and Adrianne E. Francis, Trustees of The Francis Family Revocable Trust under Trust Agreement dated February 20, 2024, has made application to the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming for approval and authorization of the proposed subdivision entitled the Revolution Addition, located within the City of Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston finds that all of the requirements of Section 22, "Subdivision Regulations" of the Code of the City of Evanston, have been complied with, including notice of hearings and hearings thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, THAT: Section 1. The final plat of the Revolution Addition is hereby approved, accepted and authorized and described in particularity as follows, to-wit: "Revolution Addition" to the City of Evanston, Wyoming is a subdivision of The Lot Line Adjustment of Lot 2, Block 1, of the Janet Kindler Addition, as said Lot Line Adjustment is platted and recorded at Reception No. 1128892, in the Office of the Uinta County Clerk, being located in the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 19, T15N, R120W, 6th P.M., City of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, said "Revolution Addition" being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northeast Corner of said Section 19 and running thence S 0°10'27" E, 615.11 feet along the East line thereof to the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being the Northeast corner of Adjusted Lot 2, Block 1 of the Janet Kindler Addition, as said Adjusted Lot 2 is platted and of record in the Office of the Uinta County Clerk; thence along the boundary of said Adjusted Lot 2 the following ten (10 courses: continuing S 0°10'27" E, 497.62 feet; thence S 83°35'03" W, 137.76 feet; thence S 78°43'05" W, 45.97 feet; thence S 82°44'33" W, 375.35 feet; thence N 9°07'48" W, 231.04 feet; thence S 73°24'33" W, 195.15 feet; thence N 28°20'26" W, 61.41 feet along the East line of Constitution Avenue as dedicated on the original Janet Kindler Addition plat as recorded at Reception No. 1071372, in said Office; thence S 73°29'51" W, 17.49 feet; thence N 43°05'41" W, 111.83 feet; thence N 73°29'51" E, 937.44 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said "Revolution Addition" containing 6.920 acres, more or less. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Evanston are hereby authorized and directed to enforce the mandates of Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Evanston, referring to the payment of necessary fees and land dedication requirements by the subdivider and the filing of the final plat with the County Clerk of Uinta County, Wyoming as by law required. 3  PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading this 17th day of June 2025. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading this 1st day of July 2025. PASSED AND APPROVED on Third and Final Reading this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. RESOLUTION 25 – 33 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 25-33. Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-33. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE WY(HOME)ING ESTATES ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. WHEREAS, Shontay M. Ducharme Roe (the ASubdivider@), has made application to the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming for approval and authorization of the proposed subdivision entitled the Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition, a subdivision located within the City of Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston finds that said subdivision is a minor subdivision and can be approved pursuant to Section 22-10 of the Evanston City Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, THAT: Section 1. The final plat of the Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition is hereby approved, accepted, and authorized and described in particularity as follows, to-wit: "Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition" to the City of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, a division of Lot 1, Block 7, of the Centennial Valley Estates First Addition as said Centennial Valley Estates First Addition is platted and recorded in the Office of the Uinta County Clerk as Entry Number 356758, said "Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition" being located in the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 North, Range 120 West, 6th P.M., Uinta County, Wyoming, lying entirely within the corporate limits of the City of Evanston, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1, Block 7 and running thence along the boundary thereof the following five (5) courses: S 9°07'48" E, 307.03 feet; thence S 86°20'27" W, 120.55 feet; thence N 9°07'48" W, 162.15 feet; thence N 43°21'11" W, 130.67 feet; thence N 73°24'33" E, 195.15 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said Wy(Home)ing Estates Addition containing 0.908 acres, more or less. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enforce the mandates of chapter 22 of the Code of the City Evanston with regard to the filing of the final plat with the County Clerk of Uinta County, Wyoming as by law required. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Award Bid Council member Sellers moved and Council member Schmidt seconded to award the bid for construction of the 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard Project (Section 4) to the lowest responsible bidder, Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc. 4 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-34 Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 25-34. Council member Perkes moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-34. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH STACEY MAXFIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF ALL WORK REQUIRED FOR THE 2025 ROUNDHOUSE COURTYARD PROJECT (SECTION 4). WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has applied for grant funding (including federal funds administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation), and utilized City general funds for construction of a trailhead access improvement project in the courtyard area of the Evanston Roundhouse; and WHEREAS, in 2025, the City of Evanston sought bids for construction of trailhead access improvements project in the courtyard area of the Evanston Roundhouse adjacent to Section 4; and WHEREAS, Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Maxfield”) submitted the low bid for the Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Maxfield are prepared to enter into an agreement whereby Maxfield will provide all materials and labor specified in the plans and specifications and the bid proposal documents for the 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard Project (Section 4); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Agreement between the City of Evanston as Owner, and Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc. as Contractor, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”, for completion of all work necessary for the 2025 Roundhouse Courtyard Project (Section 4). Section 2: It shall be a precondition to the execution of the Agreement approved hereunder that the City obtain approval of the bid of Stacey Maxfield Construction, Inc. for completion of all work necessary for the Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-35 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 25-35. Council member Welling moved, Council member Schmidt seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AND UPPER BEAR RIVER TROUT UNLIMITED (UBTU) TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF THREE DOCKS AT THE EVANSTON ICE PONDS. WHEREAS, the City has developed and rehabilitated the Evanston Ice Ponds and has provided public recreation opportunities through such development and rehabilitation, including fishing and boating opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City and UBTU desire to enter into an agreement in which they will work together to achieve the various aims and objectives relating to the installation of three docks at Evanston Ice ponds (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Evanston Parks and Recreation District manages the Evanston Ice Ponds on behalf of the City, and has been negotiating with UBTU regarding the Project; and WHEREAS the City and UBTU are desirous to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between them, setting out the working arrangements that each of the two agree are necessary to complete the Project; 5  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Evanston and Upper Bear River Trout Unlimited to facilitate the restoration of the historic Union Pacific Switch Engine in Section 2 of the Roundhouse, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-36 Council member Lind introduced Resolution 25-36. Council member Lind moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CREST, LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO THE PROCESS, LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF OWNER ITEMS FOR THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER PRIMARY SERVICE LINE AND A CENTURYLINK/LUMEN SERVICE LINE FOR EVANSTON PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER. WHEREAS, the Evanston Parks and Recreation District (“District”) and/or City of Evanston have been evaluating the roof structure and drainage of the Evanston Recreation Center site and building, and the City has budgeted and appropriated funds for a roof replacement of the Center and drainage site work surrounding the facility; and WHEREAS, the District previously requested Albertson Engineering, Inc., in connection with an analysis of the pool and site conditions of the Center, review the existing pool improvements for the Center, which also included a review of drainage and site conditions in anticipation of replacing the roof of the Center and construction of possible pool improvements; and WHEREAS, the analysis indicated several factors were contributing to drainage and potential structural issues that could impact any roof replacement design and replacement and Crest, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, has submitted a proposal to the District and City regarding the process, location and installation of owner items for the relocation of Rocky Mountain Power and Century Link/Lumen service lines required for the roof and site work; and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the City of Evanston to accept the proposal and enter an agreement with Crest, LLC for such purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Evanston and Crest, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. 6  Resolution 25-37 Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 25-37. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CREST, LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN, BID AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATING TO THE EVANSTON RECREATION CENTER RE-ROOF PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Evanston Parks and Recreation District (“District”) and the City of Evanston have been evaluating the roof structure of the Evanston Recreation Center facility, and the City has budgeted and appropriated funds for a roof replacement of the Center; and WHEREAS, Crest, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, has submitted a proposal to the City regarding design, bid and construction services for installation of a modified 2-ply low slope roof system for the Recreation Center in conjunction with bidding and construction of the roof system improvements and other work; and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the City of Evanston to accept the proposal and enter an agreement with Crest, LLC for such purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Evanston and Crest, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-39 Council member Schmidt introduced Resolution 25-39. Council member Schmidt moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE EVANSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. WHEREAS, the Chamber was formed in part to promote the business climate, community resources and tourist attractions of the City of Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, promotions and activities by the Chamber increase tax revenue for the City and are in the best interests of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City desires to have the Chamber initiate and continue such promotional services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Contract for Services with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk 7 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-40 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 25-40. Council member Welling moved, Council member Lind seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-40. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH COWBOY DAY=S INCORPORATED, A WYOMING NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has a strong interest in promoting tourism within the community; and WHEREAS, Cowboy Day=s Incorporated increases tourism within the community by providing the Cowboy Days Rodeo and related events in Evanston, Wyoming, each year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Contract for Services with Cowboy Day=s Incorporated, a Wyoming non-profit corporation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-41 Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 25-41. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-41. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UINTA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston desires to assist, by providing funding to the Uinta County Human Services Board, in the provision of human services for the citizens of the City of Evanston; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Evanston is authorized to execute the Agreement for Human Services with the Uinta County Human Services Board, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1”. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest the agreement on behalf of the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-42 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 25-42. Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPERTY LOAN AND DISPLAY AGREEMENT WITH PEAK VENTURES, LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (PEAK), FOR THE LOAN AND 8 DISPLAY OF A UNION PACIFIC CRANE CAR AND TWO RAILS ON PEAK’S PROPERTY LOCATED ON UNION ROAD IN EVANSTON, WYOMING. WHEREAS, Peak is in the business of manufacturing and distributing specialized parts for on and off-road vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City previously sold a lot in the Union Center 3rd Addition to Peak to enable it to conduct its business and provide jobs for the community; and WHEREAS, City is the owner of a Union Pacific Railroad Crane Car (“Crane Car”) which is located on trackage in the Evanston Roundhouse and Railyards; and, WHEREAS, Peak is in the process of constructing and developing its property for a manufacturing facility; and, WHEREAS, Peak has significant interest in promoting and fostering the City’s historic ties to the Union Pacific Railroad; and, WHEREAS, City and Peak have negotiated an agreement whereby City will loan the Crane Car to Peak for the exclusive purpose of display by Peak on its property so as to preserve the historical significance of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Evanston the Property Loan and Display Agreement with Peak, a copy of which is attached as Appendix “1”. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Resolution 25-43 Council member Schmidt introduced Resolution 25-43. Council member Schmidt moved, Council member Lind seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-43. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF WYOMING, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE EVANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is located in the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and has, in the past, entered into a memorandum of understandings or agreements with the Division of Criminal Investigation to obtain funds so that the Evanston Police Department can identify drug offenders, make undercover purchases, develop conspiracy cases against major drug traffickers, as well as to investigate other violations pertaining to the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has a need to enter into a Contract with the Division of Criminal Investigation so the City can continue to obtain funds so that the Evanston Police Department can provide services pertaining to the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to execute the Contract in order to receive additional funding to provide these services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Evanston is authorized to execute a Contract with the State of Wyoming, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1” to obtain funds so that the Evanston Police Department can identify drug offenders, make undercover purchases, develop conspiracy cases against major drug traffickers, as well as to investigate other violations pertaining to the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Section 2. The Chief of Police is authorized to sign the Contract on behalf of the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025. 9  ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Public Comments Citizens talked about SAFV Task Force events and fundraisers, cleaning up the downtown area. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor Diane Harris, City Clerk 10