WYOMING CHAPTER
Association of Records Managers and Administrators
Chapter Meeting
September 12, 2006
Poor Richards Restaurant, Cheyenne, WY

Please Note: These minutes are abridged.

Members Present: Kristy Anderson, Mary Bauserman, Donna Crock, Wendy Kinkade, Debbie Leonard, Pat Newbern, Valerie Roybal, Vicki Seals, Dan Siglin, Tim Tyler, Deanne Widauf, Rich Wilson.

Guests: Sue Layman

Speaker: Matt Ashby, City of Cheyenne Planning Office - “Plan Cheyenne”

Topic: “Plan Cheyenne”

Members and guests met at Poor Richards where everyone enjoyed lunch and visiting with each other. Wendy Kinkade introduced Matt Ashby, with the City of Cheyenne Planning Office. Mr. Ashby then gave a presentation on “Plan Cheyenne”, which is a long term planning and goal oriented process for the future of Cheyenne and it’s surrounding areas within Laramie County. Matt explained the importance of planning innovations where people will chose to live as well and thinking and operating Cheyenne like a business. Matt explained the planning process as 2030 and beyond with Land Use, Transportation and Parks and Recreation with the involvement of the city, County, Region, Parks & Rec. and all stakeholders with more involvement to attain success. Key parts of this process include thinking differently and including means of comment not only for those who implement but also school districts, fire districts and targeting the audience, general public, staff and developers.

Matt shared fact sheets that are still in the planning stages with innovative ideas pulling together people and architecture through more visuals, the right tools and the right people. As an example Matt shared the roads plan for 2060 and demonstrated the values behind the concept of “Plan For the Ages”. Demographics and the numbers of building permits in Wyoming are staying even with the percentages in Colorado. At this time, Matt explained the importance of a comprehensive plan for our roadways to become a great community. Our growth must be accomplished by choice not chance, with the plan being only as good as the implementation.

Matt then described the Dinneen Motors Re-development project, explaining the importance of a community-minded family (Dinneen’s), which will be a lasting impact for our community though cooperative planning and a desire to align business and town goals.

Other concepts “Plan Cheyenne” looks to incorporate are “Smart Growth”, a national planning concept using identifiers that aren’t as expensive with lesser costs to all. In some ways a more complex planning process, but one that better utilizes use of available spaces to include multiple types of housing. “Growing Smart” includes landowner, developer, and City buy in. An important message through out each of these processes is to “spark imagination in your own backyard”.

Matt then wrapped up his presentation with information about the importance of Open Spaces and the Big Hole (part of the Belvoir Ranch purchase). Following discussions about possible new businesses, confirmed new businesses, variances, and postings of legal land use changes, Matt wrapped up his presentation and urged everyone to contact the Planning Office regarding any questions they may have. Everyone agreed this was a very informative meeting allowing us an interesting glimpse into the planning processes and future of our community of Cheyenne.

Respectfully submitted by,
Pat Newbern Secretary