City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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 Clerk Anaya.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Deahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. Announcement that the Dale Jones Municipal Pool opened on 06-01-26. Mayor Doby stated that the pool will be closed on Saturday, 06-13-26 for the Torrington Sharks Swim Meet. He indicated that individuals that are wanting more information about the municipal pool can call (307) 532-7798 to inquire; 2. Mayor Doby commented that 07-04-26 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He stated that in celebration, he would like to read from the first and last parts of the declaration. Mayor Doby indicated that he submits that all citizens should review the entirety of the declaration to be reminded of the political theory and political philosophy that established the greatest country on the earth. Mayor Doby read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence aloud; 3. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of motorcyclists, bicyclists and scooterists on the streets as schools are out of session; 4. Request to the public to slow down and to refrain from using their cell phones while driving; 5. Announcement that the City has a job opening for a seasonal position in the Parks Department. Mayor Doby stated that individuals can apply for that open position at City Hall; and 6. Announcement that a Public Hearing regarding the Walking Path Reconstruction Project will be held at the next Council meeting scheduled to be held on 06-16-26 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 05-19-26 Council meeting as published. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby read a proclamation declaring June 2026 as National Safety Month. It stated that preventing unintentional injuries and deaths requires the cooperation of all levels of government, employers and the public, and urged the citizens and businesses of Torrington, Wyoming to observe National Safety Month by practicing safe and healthy behaviors in all aspects of their lives. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing the submission of an application for federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the City of Torrington for the purposes of the Walking Path Reconstruction Project. Dr. Timothy Pieper, Robert Taylor and Coby Romig with the Torrington Rotary Club addressed the Mayor and Council. Dr. Timothy Pieper gave brief history as to how the concept for a walking path came about. He stated that when the Torrington Rotary Club decided that a walking path project was a great project for them, they had a feasibility study completed so that the club could have it readily accessible to use when applying for grants. Robert Taylor provided background on some of the projects that the City of Torrington and the Torrington Rotary Club have worked on together. He indicated that City staff was extremely instrumental in some of those projects with the in-house labor that they provided. Coby Romig commented that the existing Grassroots Trail is where the Torrington Rotary Club is considering for the new pathway improvements to take place. He stated that the trail is only five feet in width, and indicated that it currently has a lot of cracking, heaving and ADA accessibility issues at all of the intersections. Mr. Romig commented that the particular pathway trail that will be included in the project runs from Torrington High School to Jirdon Park. He stated that this project will aim to widen to an eight foot width which would meet the minimum requirements of standards to be considered a walking or biking path. Mr. Romig indicated that with the path only being five feet in width, it loses that viability to be considered an actual biking path or trail. He commented that with the completion of this proposed project, the City will have an eight foot in width trail with ADA considerations from Torrington High School to behind Lincoln Elementary. Mr. Romig stated that the TAP program is administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. He indicated that this program is nothing new and commented that it has been around a long time. Mr. Romig stated that this program is a 90.49% grant award with a 10.51% local match. He indicated that the local match will be provided exclusively by the Torrington Rotary Club. Mr. Romig commented that the City of Torrington’s only responsibility after the project is complete would be to continue the maintenance and snow removal on the path that is currently being provided. He stated that this particular grant is only for the design and environmental clearance of the project. Mr. Romig indicated that the TAP program expects communities to get on board, get approved, have a good project in mind, and complete the design and environmental clearance initially. He commented that they are then expected to come back for a second or subsequent grant to request the construction funds required to complete the actual project. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Resolution No. 2026-07 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Pauline Plemmons and Ronald McKey requested approval of a special event permit for a Truck Show (Trucks and Tikes) to be held on 06-27-26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Park. Mayor Doby indicated that the applicants are requesting that the special event permit fee be waived. Chief of Police Johnson stated that there are expected to be approximately 30 trucks on display. He commented that the applicants are requesting that the City allow them to close all of the diagonal parking on the south side of City Park for the car show. Chief of Police Johnson stated that they may also ask to utilize the property just east of City Park for additional parking, but indicated that private property use would not be subject to this special event permit. He commented that trucks will also be parked along West 22nd Avenue in the eastbound side of the roadway. Chief of Police Johnson stated that the applicants are also requesting the exclusive use of the picnic shelter and the parking space next to the picnic shelter for either a food truck or for food cooking. He indicated that the park will otherwise remain open to use by the public and those in attendance of the event. Chief of Police Johnson commented that there are no City services or additional costs anticipated for this event. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the special event permit and to waive the special event permit fee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 18.16.020 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2026 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE CITY OF TORRINGTON, WYOMING, AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP BY ESTABLISHING “I-1” ZONING FOR LOT 1 AND “C-1A” ZONING FOR LOT 2 FOR A TRACT OF LAND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “DSI SUBDIVISION.” Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1307 as presented on third reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Eddington read by title AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY BY THE CITY OF TORRINGTON, WYOMING, TO MEET ITS GENERAL FUND REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS, TO MEET ITS ENTERPRISE FUND REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS, FOR THE 2027 FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND FIXING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that there are still a few items left to complete. Items still pending include: Administrative Fees and Cash Balances/Cash Carry Over Review(s). She indicated that the appropriations for the FY27 Budget so far total $41,150,442.77. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker commented that she did contact the Goshen County Assessor to inquire about the City’s assessed valuation and to get an estimate as to what the City’s property tax amount is going to be. She stated that the Goshen County Assessor relayed that $385,600.00 is the amount that the City is estimated to receive in property tax revenue. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the Goshen County Assessor is still waiting on a few numbers, but commented that the final number should be given to her before the third reading of the budget. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the FY27 Budget on second reading as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 05-20-26 to 06-02-26 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Assistant Fire Chief Scott briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks. He stated that two members of the department will be going to Cheyenne on June 4-6, 2026 for intense structural firefighting training. Assistant Fire Chief Scott indicated that the department recently implemented a new software system called IamResponding that integrates an app on the members’ phones with dispatch. He commented that when dispatch creates a call and assigns the department to it, the software will send an alert to all of the members’ phones. Assistant Fire Chief Scott stated that when an alert is received, each member then has the ability to click a response button indicating that they are either available and responding to the station or that they are unavailable. He indicated that once responses are collected, the department then has the ability to evaluate how many members are responding and not responding, which then gives them the opportunity to determine if they need to call for mutual aid assistance or not. Assistant Fire Chief Scott commented that this software has been up and running for the last 10 days or so. He also gave an update on the State Fire Convention that will be held in Wheatland on June 18-20, 2026.
Councilman Viktorin stated that he appreciates Mayor Doby’s comments about the nation’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary). He encouraged the public to take advantage of all of the festivities that will be happening across the community and nation. Councilman Viktorin indicated that he also wanted to commend the Cemetery Department staff for the nice showing and presentation of everything that went into the Memorial Day service at the Valley View Cemetery. He commented that he appreciates all of their work to get the cemetery ready for that event.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Warren seconded to return the Mayor and Council to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 84062 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 464.00;84063 Void;84064 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project 196699.48;84065 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project-retainage 10352.60;84066 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. East D Street Project 35619.06;84067 AT&T MOBILITY modem for ambulance 40.54;84068 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 258.04;84069 SOUTH TORRINGTON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT museum-water/sewer 346.87;84070 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Torr Vol EMT Pension 37.50;84071 STANDARD INSURANCE CO premium-long term disability 2393.30;84072 WY DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 18551.41;84073 RCI GROUP II LLC select flex admin 132.00;84074 PETTY CASH open drawer/cash for pool 200.00;84075 Void;84076 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC extended warranty for skid steer 4301.00;84077 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC filter element,gas operated cylinder 89.49;84078 ACCUSCREEN MOBILE DRUG TESTING SERVICES rapid screen drug tests 295.00;84079 ACE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. duometric impact socket set split 1199.00;84080 AFLAC payroll withholding 458.88;84081 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES safety glasses,neoprene impellers, office chairs,shipping labels,iphone case,steel toe work boots,return,resistant battery,coverter,garden hose,cpr rescue mask,laminating pouches,leatherman tool sheaths,on/off dash switches,pool concessions,cleaning vinegar,noise cancelling ear buds,wireless mouse,leatherman tools,post it tabs, flexible duct,trimmer heads,video cable,dual monitor wall mount,whistles/lanyards 2475.23;84082 ANNA CHRISTINA UNRUH lifeguard/WSI training 4500.00;84083 B & C STEEL fabrication of metal,cut/ shear fee 4814.15;84084 BLOEDORN LUMBER CO-TORRINGTON returns,plumber putty,p-trap,couplings, silicone,tp holder,tee,pinch clamps,fasteners,elbows,window wrap,pvc plugs,hammer,shovel,ratchet/ socket set,bins,organizer,trash can/bags,impact wrench,hex utility HTIW,tape,bushings,blades, threadlocking,paint,painting supplies,tape measure,flags,tool box w/ battery rack 1763.89;84085 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC. trimmer line,clamps,hose,hanger,levels,socket sets,wire strippers,duct tape, fencing staples,sockets,bolts,blades,drill bits,wrenches,knife,pliers,spring water,plano satchel,organizer, adapter,nipples,super clean,propane cylinder,shut off valves,flex handle,diesel exhaust fluid, polyurethane,ball valve,bushings,wire clip,snaps,post hole digger,trailer light,wiring,stringliner,dust pan, light bulbs,fasteners,extender,utility blower,wd40,pb blaster,shop towels,work boots,tool boxes 2478.70;84086 BROWN CO weed eater 419.98;84087 BUTLER FAMILY REV TRUST deposit refund 144.72; 84088 CENTURY LINK repair damage/buried service wire 755.74;84089 CENTURYLINK 911 data lines 884.54;84090 CENTURYLINK water telemetry line,LCCC remote HVAC line 205.41;84091 CIRCUIT COURT OF GOSHEN CO payroll withholding 376.08;84092 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 439.00; 84093 CONNECTING POINT service contract 75.00;84094 CONTRACTORS MATERIALS INC. cones,spray paint 366.40;84095 DAVID A. DENT reimburse-PGA membership dues,Golf Pro Payable 5452.67;84096 DAVID L. PEARSON training fees 1500.00;84097 DBC IRRIGATION SUPPLY sprinkler parts 878.17;84098 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES workers compensation 8496.20;84099 DH PACE CO INC. keypad mortise 2371.94;84100 DICK HEIL credit refund 10.68;84101 EAKES INC. reimbursable stock supplies 546.21;84102 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster pick-ups 83.00;84103 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 680.00;84104 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 111.00;84105 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & ACCES sewer hose 2949.30;84106 EPC SERVICES CO maintenance-substation 5 27376.90;84107 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project 185129.86;84108 ERIC REICHERT INSULATION & CONSTRUCTION East D Street Project-retainage 9743.68;84109 FASTENAL CO paint, batteries,ear plugs,bleach 287.38;84110 FUEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS service on gas pump 140.00; 84111 G & L CONCRETE concrete 1181.00;84112 GABRIEL S. PRIEST deposit refund 103.57;84113 GERING VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING INC. fix exhaust vent 679.00;84114 GMES LLC telescopic hit sticks,conductor cleaning brushes,screwdriver tips 969.63;84115 GO GOSHEN special event permit/ sanitation charge refund 280.00;84116 GOSHEN CO TREASURER personal property tax-lease equipment 7945.84;84117 GRAINGER ear plugs,sunscreen,disposal container 177.28;84118 GREAT WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2935.00;84119 GW MECHANICAL INC. install backflow irrigation,repair gas leaks, replace urinal gaskets 3576.93;84120 HAWKINS INC. sodium hydrox 50% diaphragm,chemicals for pool 14936.86;84121 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION disinfectant,trash bags,paper towels,toilet bowl cleaner 961.60;84122 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney extended hours 120.00;84123 JAMES BRADLEY BLESSO leather fire shields-City ½ 1162.50;84124 JIRDON tuff turf mix grass seed 185.50;84125 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC segment 17 wph 730.00;84126 JOHN MEYER refund for overpayment 160.00;84127 KAREN R. AND MARTIN B. MCKEE pool t-shirts 911.50;84128 KAYCEE LYTLE deposit refund 96.21;84129 LEVI'S LAWN CARE mowing & trimming 510.00;84130 LUJAN CLEANING SERVICE LLC cleaning 237.00;84131 MC SCHAFF & ASSOCIATES INC. East D Street Project 40430.34;84132 MCCANDLESS TRUCK CENTER LLC cable ties 40.83;84133 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC angle iron,repair bleacher bench,taper lock drive hub/fly sprayer 272.00;84134 MEYER ON MAIN LLC office supplies 32.25;84135 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 195.00;84136 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 686.11;84137 MORGAN M. NASH deposit refund 60.22;84138 MORRIS D. CRONK service call/find leak 831.50;84139 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. dispatch 911 service contract 5329.53;84140 MOUNTAIN WEST TECHNOLOGIES CORP TVFD internet service 101.00;84141 MS LORRI CAR WASH LLC car wash tokens 72.00;84142 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER payroll withholding 186.46;84143 NEW HOPE COUNSELING individual sessions 200.00;84144 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 227.00; 84145 NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC. air relief valve 82.62;84146 ONE CALL OF WY tickets for CDC code TRG 627.90;84147 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;84148 PLAYCORE GROUPS INC. park style benches 3908.00;84149 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE tires 482.88;84150 PORT A POTS INC. standard pots 520.00;84151 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;84152 PYE BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY backflow/sprinkler/alarm/hood inspections 2273.30;84153 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 636.01;84154 QUILL LLC copy paper 138.28;84155 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fees 354.31;84156 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO license fee power line crossing 458.76;84157 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT CO III LLC land lease 1582.17;84158 RAM SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INC. aim billing module 238.33;84159 RDO EQUIPMENT CO backhoe 156515.00;84160 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility Project 633562.85;84161 RICE LAKE WEST INC. FY2020 Wastewater Pre-Treatment Facility-retainage 38003.30;84162 SAVANNAH MIRICH deposit refund 44.87;84163 SCOTT A. DAVIS deposit refund 91.47;84164 SERVICE LIGHTING INC. light bulbs 418.51;84165 SIMPLY CLEAN chemicals 242.21;84166 STEVE DECKER weed killer 1380.00;84167 STEVE'S TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT bolt w/ nut 20.00;84168 STRYKER SALES LLC new gurney/ambulance 31680.78;84169 STUART C IRBY CO wire for stock 2640.00;84170 TAYLOR MAXWELL deposit refund 35.01;84171 TD REAL ESTATE deposit refund 37.97;84172 TITAN MACHINERY uptime-magnum,fix remote fault 688.06;84173 T-MOBILE cell phones, PD sim cards 266.70;84174 TORRINGTON EMPLOYEES INSURANCE select flex contributions 4198.14; 84175 TORRINGTON FIRE DEPT professional services 1250.00;84176 TORRINGTON SAGE APT deposit refund 46.96;84177 TORRINGTON SOD FARMS grass seed 600.00;84178 TORRINGTON TELEGRAM ads, legals 4250.52;84179 TRISTICA A. SHORT deposit refund 204.77;84180 TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS LLC electronics claims charge 52.00;84181 TWIN CITY ROOFING & SHEET METAL INC. roof leak repairs 257.45;84182 TYLER HAEFFELIN deposit refund 32.13;84183 UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE medicare premium/contract 450.00;84184 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phones 487.66;84185 VYVE BROADBAND fiber internet,data lines 2147.07;84186 WEST PLAINS ENGINEERING INC. LCC complex hvac 3500.00;84187 WY AIRPORT SERVICES LLC Airport Operator Contract 1987.50;84188 WY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 2026 SGTA premium,deposit refund 1061.09;84189 WY HEALTH FAIRS chemistry panel & cbc 73.00;84190 WY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION membership dues 100.00;84191 WY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS retirement 86902.71;84192 ZELL HEATING & COOLING LLC a/c replacement 1696.00;84193 ZORO TOOLS INC. inserts 60.36;84194 JAMIE JO BROOKS deposit refund 176.06
Public Notice No. 9696 published in The Torrington Telegram on June 12, 2026.
