Laramie County Commissioner Meeting Summaries: January - March 2026

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January 6 Laramie County Commissioners Meeting

The consent agenda was approved, authorizing routine county business.

A nunc pro tunc resolution (a legal phrase meaning “now for then,” which is used to correct past procedural omissions) was approved to file a formal vacation (the legal process of officially closing a road or right-of-way) for Frank Ct and associated rights of way as per earlier decisions by the Board of County Commissioners (resolutions 88105-09 and RP-257).

Frank Court (formerly Monroe Avenue) and the alley right-of-way within Block 2, Brabetz Subdivision, Laramie County, Wyoming, will be vacated as per County Commissioners Resolution No. 880105/09, dated January 5, 1988. This includes a 60-foot-wide right-of-way from Monroe Avenue east for about 290 feet to Cleveland Avenue, plus the alley right-of-way within Block 2.

The City previously annexed the area, but the property vacation was never formally memorialized. The resolution remedies this oversight.

* Addendum approved between Laramie County, WY, and Range Renovation Consulting, Inc. for up to $50,889. This addendum covers the provision of parts and labor for baffle (deflective barrier) leveling, remediation (correcting environmental or structural issues), and reporting on the bullet trap (a safety feature that captures bullets) at the Shooting Sports Complex, 13802 Bullseye Blvd.

* Addendum approved to master software license and services agreement between Laramie County, WY, and KNOWiNK, LLC, in the amount of $254,775 to provide, install, and set up an electronic poll book system, to license specific software, and to train designated county personnel in the use of the system. The poll book system will help poll workers verify voters’ identities and eligibility during elections.

* Resolution approved appointing Gary Chadwick to the Cheyenne Regional Airport Board to a five-year term, expiring December 31, 2030.

* Cancellation of a PUBLIC HEARING regarding the modest subdivision permit and plat for Walden Ranch Estates, 4th Filing, Laramie County, WY. Steil Surveying Services, LLC, on behalf of JJ Waldon, notified Planning & Development that the Walden Ranch Estates, 4th Filing, Modest Plat will not be completed and requested that this application be withdrawn. No action of the board was required.

* A public hearing was conducted to review the Project Jade site plan and the BFC Power and Cheyenne Power Hub Project site plan, located approximately eight miles south of Cheyenne along South Greeley Highway (US 85). The hearing required consideration of two separate motions.

The project—commonly referred to as the Crusoe/Tallgrass Project—proposes developing a large-scale AI data center campus supported by an on-site natural gas power plant to meet the facility’s full electrical demand. Representatives from both Tallgrass and Crusoe attended the hearing to provide an overview of the project and to respond to questions from board members and the public.

Presenters addressed two main concerns: groundwater impacts and local electricity costs. Water for the project will come from deep wells in the Lance Formation, below the Ogallala Aquifer, Laramie County’s primary water source. A closed-loop cooling system recirculates water, so continuous recharge isn’t required. The on-site natural gas plant will supply all power to the AI campus without affecting residential rates.

Under current Wyoming state statutes, large-scale energy users are prohibited from drawing electricity from local grids and must instead purchase power on the open market. Consequently, the project will not affect local residential ratepayers.

At peak construction, more than 7,500 workers are expected to be employed. Once operational, the data center will provide over 400 high-paying jobs, and the power plant will employ more than 100 personnel. Tallgrass and Crusoe have established a local office and provided contact information for public inquiries: phone: 303-968-2105; email: community@tallgrass.com.

A representative from the Wyoming State Geology Office also addressed the board, stating that their office had reviewed the site plan and determined that withdrawing water from the Lance Formation would not impact the Ogallala Aquifer.

The majority of public comments supported the project. Supporters included representatives of the local carpenters’ union, LEADS, the Governor’s Chief of Staff, the local hotel industry, and a retired military colonel, who emphasized the project’s importance to national security.

The president of a nearby homeowners’ association addressed the hearing, acknowledging residents’ concerns regarding industrial development near their subdivision. The speaker also noted appreciation for communication from Crusoe and Tallgrass and their efforts to collaborate to mitigate problems.

Two residents spoke in opposition to the project, citing potential impacts on scenic views of the open plains and concerns about water resources. Both motions were approved unanimously by the board.