CITY OF LANDER
WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
240 LINCOLN STREET
LANDER, WY 82520
MARCH 20, 2012
THE CITY OF LANDER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Governing Body Present:
Mayor Mick Wolfe, Council Member John Boulette, Council
Member Buddy Spriggs, Council Member Linda Barton, Council
Member Monte Richardson
Governing Body Absent:
Council President Nancy Webber, Council Member Cade Maestas
City Staff Present:
City Clerk Robin Griffin, City Treasurer Charri Lara
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING REQUESTS
1. American Red Cross of Wyoming - Requesting $4,000
David Block, CEO, explained assistance from the Red Cross for the Lander area. He stated the American
Red Cross assisted 17 people in Lander who were displaced due to house fires. The American Red Cross
also gives assistance with large disasters. He stated even though Lander was not affected by a flood this
past year, he did have staff on standby during flood season. The American Red Cross does not receive
state or federal funding they rely on the generosity of American public for financial support.
2. Court Assisted Supervised Treatment - Requesting $3,000
No one from the Court Assisted Supervised Treatment was present.
3. Help for Health - Requesting $5,000
Laura Toppenberg, Executive Director, stated the Help for Health bus started in 1996 to transport cancer
patients to Casper for treatment. The bus makes 250 trips a year and runs Monday through Friday. Last
year the bus traveled 80,000 miles. There is no fee to the passenger. Help for Health is preparing to
purchase their 5th van which will be natural gas. Last year the bus ran 951 passenger days, this year to
date Help for Health has had 300 passenger days. There are currently five drivers. One driver is a relief
driver and the other drivers take turns. The bus takes people from Lander, Hudson, Riverton, Campbell’s
corner (Missouri Valley, Dubois and Crowheart), and Shoshoni. Riverton City Council has not donated,
but the Riverton community has supported Help for Health.
4. Lander Chamber of Commerce - Requesting $12,000
Scott Goetz , Director, stated the Chamber has seen a slight increase in relocation and vacation packets
requests.
5. First Stop Help Center - Requesting $1,500
Dana Neil-Flint, Director, stated the First Stop Help Center has started a life management program which
they require prior to financial assistance. She stated the program teaches basic skills, how to determine
needs, set priorities and teaches how to set goals. First Stop Help Center assists the client to create a
basic resume and determine what career the client can move toward. The center also gives fuel vouchers
to assist people with travel to work or medical appointments. They have a website now
www.firststophelpcenter.org. The Center is staffed with one paid employee and volunteers. Last year
they served 318 clients, 145 have completed their program. There have been no repeat clients from the
current Life Management Program although some clients continue to attend for support.
CITY OF LANDER MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a safe, stable and responsive environment that promotes
and supports a traditional yet progressive community
resulting in a high quality of life.
VISION
Preserving the past while providing for the future
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6. Lander Pet Connection - Requesting $3,500
Devon Peterson stated the Lander Pet Connection had their grand opening of their new building in
October. The Pet Connection accepts dogs and cats. The Pet Connection is open 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. each
day for the community. The mortgage for the building is $82,000 with a monthly payment of $875.00.
The Lander Pet Connection continues the program to spay/neuter, a program to provide dog food to
families in need and veterinarian payments. 15 dogs were impounded from Lander this year and 5 from
the county. The Pet Connection continues to apply for grants and donations. G Bar G Veterinary
Services has given them a discount for spays and neuters and any other veterinarian services are
performed locally. The Lander Pet Connection adopted out 103 dogs last year and so far this year have
adopted out 25.
7. Museum of the American West - Requesting $2,000
Pat Trautman a volunteer with the Museum of the American West stated that the museum is managed by
volunteers. She asked the Council for $2,000 to assist with the fees for the Indian Dances. She stated any
additional funds would be used for advertising.
8. Lander 4th of July Parade - Requesting $5,000
Maggie Appleby stated the parade could use more funds to help attract bands for the parade. Lander’s 4th
of July festivities is the oldest parade in the west and the oldest paid rodeo in the world.
9. Injury Prevention Resources - Requesting $7,000
DJ Sweet, Executive Director, stated Injury Prevention Resources used last year’s funds for safety rodeos.
The program provides bicycle helmets, and last year they gave out 200 car seats. Funding is received for
programs that provide pre-teen driving skills and High School talks about impaired driving and texting
while driving. Ms. Sweet state the DUI program is for 2nd time offenders on probation and tries to teach
being safe when you drink. She stated the DUI program has been active for seven years and has served
1000 people so far.
10. Fremont Co Alliance Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault - Requesting $2,000
Karen Doughty stated the funds from the City of Lander were used for Lander residents and supplies
needed for the Lander office. They have helped 23 citizens with protection orders, 6 stalking orders,
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, gas cards, help with utilities, rent, and deposits for only Lander
people. She stated the numbers are not getting smaller, some are really violent.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
The City of Lander
A Municipal Corporation
By: __________________________
Mick Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Robin Griffin, City Clerk
CITY OF LANDER MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a safe, stable and responsive environment that promotes
and supports a traditional yet progressive community
resulting in a high quality of life.
VISION
Preserving the past while providing for the future
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