City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Viktorin and Warren. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes, and Deputy City Treasurer Dockins.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session by stating the city council members are charged by the Wyoming Constitution and the Wyoming Statutes to protect and be good stewards of the city budget and to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of Torrington’s citizens which includes creating and enforcing ordinances. More and more citizens are coming to learn how city ordinances and other matters can ultimately pass into law or are rejected. Mayor Doby elaborated saying that the city is required to follow open meeting laws and conduct city business openly and transparently. There is an ordinance tonight regarding regulations on e-bikes and e-scooters that will be considered for approval on second reading. If approved, it will be subject to a third reading before becoming law. The Mayor also announced that city offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving Friday. He encouraged citizens to shop locally and attend the annual Christmas Parade on Main Street on December 5th.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 11-04-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Leann Mattis with Go Goshen requested approval of a special event permit for the 2025 Christmas Parade to be held on 12-05-25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicant is requesting approval to close the public street on Main Street between 19th Avenue and 25th Avenue, to have the special event permit fee and associated fees waived. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the special event permit and to waive the special event permit fee and any associated costs. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 10.36.010, 10.36.020, 10.36.030 and SECTION 12.16.020 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, and CREATING and ENACTING 10.36.040 and 10.36.050 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2025 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BICYCLES – HUMAN POWERED SCOOTERS/SKATEBOARDS – ELECTRIC BICYCLES – POWERED SCOOTERS. Chief Johnson spoke regarding the changes that were discussed at a previous council meeting. Chief Johnson explained that he has not received any concerns from anyone or suggestions for changes to the ordinance. Mayor Doby also commented that he has not heard from anyone who is against this ordinance. Chief Johnson explained that the ordinance focuses on teaching and education rather than punishing. In the ordinance, Bicycles, Human Powered Scooters/Skateboards, Class 1 Electric Bicycles, and Powered Scooters are permitted on the Torrington Walking Path to encourage kids going to and from school to use the path because it is believed to be safer than trying to negotiate 28th and 25th Avenue during busy times of day. Chief Johnson noted that there could be a potential safety concern at crosswalks with oncoming traffic unable to see them entering the crosswalk. Chief Johnson will monitor and assess if changes to this ordinance are required. Councilman Kelly asked about the cost of prosecution as referenced in Sec. 10.36.040 Penalty for Violations. Attorney Eddington confirmed that the cost of prosecution is set by State Statute at $10. Councilman Viktorin moved, and Councilman Warren seconded to approve an Ordinance on second reading Relating to the Regulation of Bicycles – Human Powered Scooters/Skateboards – Electric Bicycles – Powered Scooters. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker asked the council to consider moving the Christmas Eve holiday from Wednesday to Friday, December 26th. She stated that several employees requested the change to have a four-day weekend for travel to allow for more time with family. Goshen County has implemented the same change. The Wage Committee recommends approval of the holiday change. Chief Johnson stated that due to shift changes, his department would recognize the 24th as a holiday for those required to work and the 26th as a holiday for those employees working on this day. The expected cost of the holiday change for the police department would be approximately $3,500. It was noted that other departments required to work on the holiday would be affected. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the Christmas Eve holiday to Friday, December 26th with a provision for those employees already required to work on Christmas Eve as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 11-05-25 to 11-18-25 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Fire Chief Correa updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to in the last couple of weeks. Correa reported that there were several investigative calls for natural gas leaks and one call for reported smoke in a home. TVFD responded to two mutual aid calls and a grass fire caused by a car accident near the state line. He also gave a brief update on holiday events which includes appearances by Santa Claus at local events and Shop with a Cop. Director of Public Works Harkins updated the council on the Well #16 project stating that they found sections of the pipe installed incorrectly so this will need to be corrected before the project is complete. East D Street is paved through East 22nd Avenue and paving from 22nd to 23rd is planned for tomorrow. Next week the contractor will work on completing 23rd to 24th Avenue. East D street will then re-open until next spring when the project will be finished to 30th Avenue. The Wastewater Treatment Plant ceiling/floor and backfill around the exterior of the headworks has been completed. The Sewer Lining project is underway.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 82541 A&C SHEET METAL meter service 82.50;82542 AC ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE motor repair 4246.06;82543 ACCUSCREEN DRUG TESTING drug tests 230.00;82544 AFLAC pyrll w/holding 534.18;82545 AMAZON ink ribbon 807.11;82546 ARROW ELECTRIC connect pump #2 120.00;82547 AT&T cardiac trnsmssn fee 16.73;82548 AVI PC Well 16 prjct 84.01;82549 BLACK HILLS ENERGY gas service 2533.95;82550 BLACK HILLS ENERGY gas service-fire 365.92;82551 BLANKENSHIP EQUIPMENT REPAIR baler parts 704.69;82552 BROWN CO mower parts 256.75;82553 CASELLE Contract Spprt/maint 2652.00;82554 CENTURY LUMBER brush,bit set 990.27;82555 CHARISMA 369 dpst refund 136.67;82556 CIRCUIT COURT GOSHEN COUNTY pyrll w/holding 438.06;82557 CITY OF TORRINGTON THS concert Pony Exp room fee 150.00;82558 CITY OF TORRINGTON C/O PINNACLE BANK hlth reserve insurance 15781.00;82559 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL epinephrine 46.08;82560 CONNECTING POINT copier contracts 569.36;82561 CORE&MAIN SS rod 1080.00;82562 COWBOY CLINIC/URGENT CARE pre-emplymnt physical 75.00;82563 CRESTON WATER SOLUTIONS chemicals 1600.00;82564 DAVID DENT golf pro payable 417.80;82565 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES cleaning 672.50;82566 EAKES soap 56.49;82567 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick up 75.00;82568 ENERGY LABS lab tests 286.00;82569 ENVIRO SERVICES lab tests 241.00;82570 EPC SERVICES transformer services 40814.00;82571 ERIC REICHERT CONSTRCT East D prjct 476278.59;82572 ERIC REICHERT CONSTRCT East D retainage 25067.29;82573 ETHANOLUS credit refund 154.14;82574 FASTENAL bleach 31.06;82575 FERGUSON WATERWORKS replace parts/lagoon #1 15143.99;82576 FISHER SCIENTIFIC acc tubing 48.27;82577 FR CLOTHING/SUPPLY fire resist clothing 233.91;82578 FRANK PARTS filters, oil, belts, degreaser, water pump, fittings, gaskets, battery, fuel cap, thermostat, tape 2407.66;82579 G&L CONCRETE 4-1/2yds concrete 867.00;82580 GO GOSHEN monthly contribution 1666.67;82581 GO GOSHEN 1/4 cent econ dev tax 27334.78;82582 GOSHEN DIESEL SERVICE hookup fee 150.00;82583 GREAT WEST TRUST pyrll w/holding 2270.00;82584 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES copier lease 356.00;82585 HAWKINS sodium hydroxide 3123.97;82586 HEALING CONNECTIONS indvdl session 200.00;82587 IDEAL LINEN mats, scrapers 900.26;82588 JAMES A EDDINGTON city attorney 9640.00;82589 JAYDA STEPHENS dep rfnd 5.96;82590 JOHN B PATRICK Court Judge 2000.00;82591 JOHN BREEZE dep rfnd 70.95;82592 KATHY MARTINEZ museum cntrct 253.75;82593 KAUFMAN GLASS wndw install 751.02;82594 KEVIN BENNETT holiday entrtnmnt 1000.00;82595 LANGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES tire disposal 694.40;82596 LEGACY COOP diesel 7017.90;82597 MASEK GOLF CAR repairs 171.00;82598 MC SCHAFF & ASSOC airport GA apron 86169.37;82599 MASA medical transport prem 1558.00;82600 MASA medical transport prem 624.00;82601 MEDICARE PART B ambulance ovrpymnt rfnd 445.18;82602 MERITAIN HEALTH premium admin 46451.09;82603 METAL SHOP/REPAIR impact socket,knife 240.00;82604 MONTANA CSSD SDU pyrll w/holding 210.16;82605 MONTANA CSSD SDU pyrll w/holding 686.11;82606 MOOREHOUSE INC roof repairs 5170.00;82607 MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE/SUPPLY encoder pit ert 21913.59;82608 MS LORRI CAR WASH car washes 108.00;82609 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS pyrll with/holdings 176.00;82610 NEW HOPE COUNSELING ind sessions 500.00;82611 NEW YORK LIFE pyrll w/holdings 227.00;82612 NINA SAPP dpst rfnd 129.15;82613 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS restraint glnd 831.20;82614 OLSON TIR tire repair 36.23;82615 ONE CALL OF WYO tckts 179.55;82616 PARKER POE ADAMS&BERNSTEIN general advice 186.00;82617 PINNACLE BANK psi-training 6857.03;82618 PITTMAN ELECTRIC chnge switches 348.44;82619 PLATTE COUNTY pyrll w/holdng 199.98;82620 POINT EMBLEMS badge mold 1243.40;82621 POMPS TIRE SERVICE retreads, axle 1485.76;82622 PRINT EXPRESS tee time bks 165.75;82623 PYE BARKER FIRE/SAFETY extinguisher inspect 2701.00;82624 QUADIENT FINANCE neopost pstge 516.41;82625 QUILL cleaner 72.69;82626 REGIONAL CARE select flex admin 120.00;82627 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS OF WY first aid supplies 248.85;82628 SIMON CONTRACTORS Taxiway C prjct 135963.00;82629 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS closed loop cntrct 145.00;82630 STELLAR PROGRAMMING/CONSULTING annual sbscrptn 8940.00;82631 STUART C IRBY insulated wire 4743.00;82632 TITAN MACHINERY cap 11.60;82633 TOPLINE CONSTRUCTION concrete pads 24600.00;82634 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE premium 100802.51;82635 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM council minutes 2731.73;82636 US POSTMASTER pstge credit 1250.00;82637 US POSTMASTER increase pstge credit 250.00;82638 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare prem 141.00;82639 USABLUEBOOK rod key 305.58;82640 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY filters 767.27;82641 VEOLIA WTS USA mnthly chemical mngmnt 7769.04;82642 VERIZON WIRELESS cell service 137.34;82643 WESTCO cntrct unleaded 7731.73;82644 WY AIRPORT SERVICES air fuel 245.52;82645 WY AIRPORT SERVICES airport operator cntrct 1987.50;82646 ZELL HEATING/COOLING instll heat pmp 4498.00
Public Notice No. 9497 published in The Torrington Telegram on November 28, 2025.
