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City Council Meeting 07-21-26
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Boardwalk Industries Receives Parking Variance for 81-Unit Apartment Conversion
The council approved Resolution 2630, which defers the construction and provision of required off-street parking for the Boardwalk Industries development at 339 Wasach Road. This project involves converting the old Affordable Inn (originally Howard Johnson's) into 81 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment units. The request is for a minimal variance, being only eight stalls short of the requirement for two stalls per unit. All parking will be off-street and on-site. Council members expressed concerns about traffic flow in the area and infrastructure capacity, particularly water and sewer systems, given the 1980s-era infrastructure.
City Council Approves $8,000 Contract for Actuarial Services
The council approved Resolution 2628, authorizing the acceptance of a proposal from Foster and Foster Consulting Actuaries to provide an actuarial report and GASB 75 disclosure information for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. This is a recurring agreement, last before the council two years prior. The fee for the actuarial services is $8,000. The report is necessary for accounting for accrued liabilities, particularly concerning retirement, leave, and benefits, which must be properly profiled in the budget.
Boardwalk Industries Granted Parking Variance for 33-Unit Apartment Development
The council approved Resolution 2629, allowing Boardwalk Industries to defer the construction and provision of required off-street parking spaces for their development at 230 Bear River Drive. The project involves converting the old Travel Lodge into 33 apartment units. The request is for a reduction in the parking requirement from two stalls per unit to 1.65 on average. Based on experience at a similar project (Kodiak Apartments), the majority of units are studios, which typically require only one car, leading to ample unused parking. The variance requested is 19.7%, which is within the 20% allowed by code. The planning commission had previously approved the conditional use permit subject to council approval of the parking reduction.
City Approves Contract for Police Officer Assignment to Drug Trafficking Task Force
The council approved Resolution 2627, authorizing the city to enter into a contract with the Wyoming Attorney General's office, Division of Criminal Investigation. This contract allows for the assignment of an Evanston Police Department officer as a task force member to the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. This is a recurring contract that has been in place since the 1990s, with a cost of $90,571 to offset the expense of assigning an officer to focus on drug trafficking in the area. The contract period retroactively started January 1st.
Agreement Signed to Complete Long-Awaited Twin Ridge Subdivision
The council approved Resolution 2631, authorizing the execution of a subdivider agreement with Rockport Rocks LLC for the phased completion of improvements for Twin Ridge subdivision number four, phase three. This project aims to complete a plat originally established in 1983, which has remained undeveloped for 43 years. The project involves developing 23 lots, with phase one consisting of 11 lots and phase two consisting of 12 lots. Phase one must be completed within one year of the agreement signing, and phase two within two years. A bond of 150% is required for phase one improvements, and a bond will be required for phase two improvements once cost estimates are finalized.
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