Summary of formal council actions taken Oct. 20: consent calendar approved (minus rodeo item); council approved 2026 rodeo dates; boundary adjustment and multiple ordinances advanced; municipal court equipment purchase and reimbursement directed; High School Road pump house contract awarded.

Council awarded a $3,193,557.20 construction contract to Westport Construction LLC for the High School Road pump house, approved associated contracts and amendments to FY26 budget, and authorized use of water enterprise fund reserves and inter-fund transfers to complete the project.

Town staff briefed council on alternatives for the town's share of a proposed $10 million contribution to the 90 Virginia Lane housing development, suggesting a 50/50 split with Teton County and proposing use of restricted mitigation funds and assigned housing funds to cover the town’s portion.

Citing recent high-volume development and public concern, the council voted unanimously to ask staff to scope targeted land-development regulation (LDR) amendments consistent with the current comprehensive plan and to continue a joint comprehensive-plan scoping process with outside consultants.

The Town Council voted unanimously to reconsider an October 6 decision to impose overnight parking fees at the Millward Simpson parking garage, withdrew the original motion and continued the matter to the Nov. 3 meeting to allow more public input and updated staff analysis.

After extended discussion and public comment, Jackson town council unanimously directed staff to develop a long-term water conservation strategy including drafting an amendment to Title 13 of the municipal code and to return with alternatives for potential irrigation ordinances.

At their Oct. 20 voucher meeting the Teton County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,490,784.70 voucher run, passed the consent agenda (including liquor permit and human services contracts), and approved an amended outgoing letter on the Centennial Pathway; commissioners also directed staff to draft a separate letter to YDOT on safety matters and

After several recent moose-vehicle collisions on Highway 390 and Highway 22, the Teton County Board of Commissioners agreed to have staff draft a letter to the Wyoming Department of Transportation asking that Highway 390 be added to the STIP and that short- and long-term safety measures — including vegetation clearing and consideration of on-system

State and local officials told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee in Laramie that the Federal Natural Resource Policy account (FINERPA) lets counties participate in federal planning, fund technical work and reduce litigation costs. LSO staff outlined account balances and recent appropriations; county commissioners described on

Legislative analysts briefed the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on changes to NEPA implementing rules, CEQ phases, and the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act's NEPA provisions. Committee asked LSO to prepare a one‑page summary on the Speed Act (Westerman) and related federal activity for members and other legislators.

Committee members and state forestry officials said expanding Good Neighbor Authority staffing and flexibility would help clear fuels, restart timber supply chains and reduce wildfire risk; committee reported the amended bill removing caps on Good Neighbor Authority positions and funding flexibility as ready to finish.

Wyoming Mining Association Executive Director Travis Detaime told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing is a lengthy process — often 10–16 years from concept to shovel — and that recent federal policy shifts and royalty changes have made Wyoming coal more competitive.

The committee voted unanimously to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to increase the state's share of federal mineral royalties; the draft was amended to request an 87.5% share for Wyoming and 12.5% for the federal government.

The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted 6–0 to move a joint resolution that asks Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer oil, gas and coal leasing on federal lands in Wyoming.

Board staff told members the 2024 audit remains unfinished and the state has given until Nov. 1 for completion; because of delays by auditor DZA the board may need a special meeting and a corrected cost report if the audit is not completed in time.

Finance committee reported a $118,000 operating gain in September but flagged low cash collections, accounts receivable growth and accounts payable increases tied to state invoices; collections contractor work is expected to yield improvements by month-end.

Staff briefed the council on an RFP to study Gillespie Draw for potential West Beltway feasibility (with at least two public meetings planned), upcoming quarterly budget execution presentations, and Operation Greenlight veteran-focused lighting and food-drive activities scheduled Nov. 4–11; staff also addressed a fire-department home-safety data (“

Municipal leaders and gaming operators told the Select Committee on Gaming that skill-based amusement games are appearing in grocery stores under current liquor-license rules; the Gaming Commission said the statute limits its authority to deny locations that meet the statutory definition, and committee members discussed whether a moratorium or rule

LSO walked the committee through 26 LSO 1 45, a draft that would create a new statutory structure for local approval of simulcasting (historic horse racing) by cities, towns and counties, and that would repeal the existing 100‑mile limitation; counties and municipalities broadly supported the bill as regulatory certainty while industry and new-entr

Lawmakers considered a draft moratorium that would bar new historic horse racing (HHR) and simulcasting permits from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029; the committee tabled the measure for further work after motions failed and later held the bill over for additional drafting and stakeholder input.

Planning staff presented proposed text amendments to the county2022 zoning resolution, consolidating sections, clarifying definitions and procedures and changing several use rules including extractive-industry buffers and short-term rental classifications. Commissioners asked for follow-up; the commission will not vote until public hearings in R

The committee discussed and supported a bill draft to remove statutory caps on state Good Neighbor Authority positions and broaden funding flexibility; Representative Scott Heiner, state forester Kelly Norris and others said the change would help accelerate fuel‑reduction and timber sales on federal lands in Wyoming.

Travis Detaime of the Wyoming Mining Association told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing takes a decade or longer, recent federal policy shifts have reopened leasing activity, and market and technology trends could drive much higher electricity demand.

The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer and manage leasing of federal minerals in Wyoming; the committee also approved a conceptual amendment to include all minerals covered by the Mineral Leasing Act.

The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee approved a joint resolution (26 LSO 166) asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties; the committee inserted the 87.5%/12.5% split and passed the draft by roll call.