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Mayor Klaus Hanson strongly encourages the citizens of Laramie to get involved in the governance of the City by applying to serve as a volunteer on boards and commissions. Boards and commissions are a vital link of communication between citizen volunteers and City Council and City Administration. A brief description and meeting schedule of each of the boards/commissions is given below.

Albany County Tourism Joint Powers Board

Administers lodging tax on transient guests in the City of Laramie.

Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals

Hears appeals on decisions made by building officials relating to application and interpretation of Fire and Building Codes. Determines suitability of alternative materials and types of construction. Provides interpretation of Fire Code provisions.

Meets as needed.

Board of Health

Sets rules and regulations governing their own affairs, as well as the duties of the City of Laramie Health Officer. Sets rules and regulations concerning the control of communicable diseases. One member must be a medical doctor and one must be a dental surgeon.

Meets quarterly.

Civil Service Commission

Certifies all promotion and hiring lists in the Police and Fire Departments. Responsible for classifying positions within Police and Fire Departments. Monitors dismissal from City service and hears grievance appeals from City employees.

Meetings held as needed.

Downtown Development Authority Board

Promotes health, safety, prosperity, security and general welfare of inhabitants of central business district. Prevents/halts deterioration of property values and/or structures within Laramie central business district. Prevents/halts growth of blighted areas in central business district. Assists in development and redevelopment of central business district. Assists in overall planning to restore and/or provide for continuance of health of Laramie’s central business district.

Meets at 6:15 p.m. on first Wednesday of every month.

Agenda for November 12, 2008 Meeting

Minutes for the November 12, 2008 Meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)

Hears from public on issues regarding environmental problems and notifies City and County of those problems. Suggests methods of investigation of pertinent laws and environmental policy alternatives to Council members and County Commissioners.

Meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

For more information regarding the EAC, click HERE.

Laramie Advisory Commission on Disabilities

Reviews disabled accessibility in city, county and joint powers facilities. Promotes public awareness on disabled accessibility and employment issues. Serves as grievance board for issues concerning city structures and program administration as required by Americans with Disabilities Act. Works with coordinator to develop transition plan to remedy problems identified through grievance procedure and/or self-evaluation plan.

Email Address:  LACD@ci.laramie.wy.us

Meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m.

Minutes for November 6, 2008 meeting.

Next meeting scheduled for November 25th (5:00 p.m.) at the City Hall Annex Conference Room.  Agenda Link

Laramie Plains Civic Center Joint Powers Board

Administers acquisition, financing, renovation and operation of Civic Center. Prepares Civic Center budget for review by City Council and County Commissioners. Enters into contracts and agreements relevant to operation of Center.

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Laramie Regional Airport Board

Directs and controls management and operation of Laramie Regional Airport.

Meets at 7:30 a.m. on second or third Thursday of every month.

Parks, Tree & Recreation Advisory Board

Studies, develops and updates comprehensive written plan for current and future park and open space development. Advises Council on matters relating to acquisition of facilities for promotion and development of parks and open space within City. Advises Council on rules and regulations concerning use of parks, open space and related facilities. Advises recreation manager on matters relating to planning, development and expansion of recreational areas. Makes recommendations to recreation manager regarding programs and activities.

Meets at 7:00 p.m. on second Wednesday of every month.

Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment

Advises Council on urban planning and land use.

Grants variances to zoning ordinance requirements. Adjusts/modifies orders issued by City Engineer. Hears grievances from citizens on matters relating to actions of city officials.

Meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Both meetings are scheduled to be action sessions and meets in Council Chambers.

For more information regarding the Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment, click HERE.

Traffic Commission

Advises Council on matters relating to traffic control and street accidents. Prepares rules and regulations affecting traffic on city streets for Council consideration.

Meets at 7:00 a.m. on second Thursday of every month.

For more information regarding the Traffic Commission, click HERE.

Urban Systems Advisory Committee (USAC)

This committee is comprised of representatives from the City of Laramie, Albany County, the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Transportation. They make recommendations regarding cooperative planning procedures for travel analysis and project selection for the Urban System Program as administered by WYDOT, and address the planning and extension of roadways through the Major Street and Highway plan inside and outside the City corporate boundaries.

For more information regarding the Urban Systems Advisory Committee, click HERE.