Public Comments

There are currently no items receiving official Public Comments for the City of Rawlins. However, if you would like to share ideas or concerns with the City, we have various ways to do so.

  • Contact your councilperson: All council member contact information, including wards, emails and phone numbers, can be found at www.rawlinwy.gov/council
  • Submit a concern or request: Use our RequestTracker tool to submit your concerns or requests regarding common issues directly to various department heads; it can be found at www.rawlinswy.gov/concern
  • Contact City Staff: City staff contact information can be found in our staff directory, which can be found at www.rawlinswy.gov/Directory.aspx. If you are uncertain which staff to contact, you can call Community Relations at 307-328-4500 ext. 1022 for assistance in finding the right person. 
  • Speak at a City Council meeting: Each regular council meeting has a public comment period, during which anyone can speak for up to 5 minutes on any item not on the agenda. If you would like to be on the agenda, please contact the City Clerk at 307-328-4500 ext. 1001.
  • Speak at Public Hearings: The City of Rawlins holds Public Hearings on specific items at Council Meetings as required by state statute, city ordinance, some grants, and other various reasons. These Public Hearings are times dedicated to the public providing verbal feedback to the governing body on the specific issue on the agenda. All of the council Public Hearings will be listed on the council agendas, which can be found at www.rawlinswy.gov/boarddocs 
  • If none of the above options fit your specific needs, please contact Community Relations at 307-328-4500 ext. 1022. The City of Rawlins welcomes and appreciates your comments and feedback. 

Past Items: 

Title 19 - Open January 19, 2024-March 4, 2024 

Request for written comments to proposed modifications to Rawlins Municipal Code Title 19 relating to Fences, Impound Yards, Junk/Salvage Yards, Wrecking Yards, Self-Storage Facilities, Businesses Storing Inoperable Vehicles, and Towing Businesses in Commercial and Industrial Zones 


UPDATE: The City has adjusted our proposed modifications to Title 19, including the definitions of Junk/Salvage Yard and Wrecking Yard and removed the recommendation to require opaque fencing. Due to these adjustments to our modifications, we have extended the timeframe to receive public comment until Monday, March 4th.  We strongly recommend that anyone who reviewed the proposal prior to Wednesday, February 14th review the proposals again. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank the community members who brought inconsistencies to our attention.

Public comments will be accepted through Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The Public Comment period has been extended to Monday, March 4th, 2024. 

 

Rawlins City Council, City of Rawlins Community Development, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustments invite members of the public and stakeholders to provide valuable written input through a public comment period. Feedback is crucial to the decision-making process, and we welcome diverse perspectives from members of the community. 

We are seeking written public input and comments regarding proposed modifications to Rawlins Municipal Code Title 19 related to fences, impound yards, junk/salvage yards, wrecking yards, self-storage facilities, and towing businesses located in commercial and industrial zones. This also impacts businesses storing three or more inoperable vehicles, even if they are in the process of repair, as these are storage lots incident to the business. The modifications, when finalized, will represent the legally enforceable responsibilities of businesses operating within commercial and industrial zones as they relate to fences surrounding impound yards, junk/salvage yards, wrecking yards, towing businesses, and other impacted businesses. 

Here is a link to a .pdf with the proposed modifications as updated on February 14th. A highlighted section indicates that there are changes within that section, a strikethrough indicates proposed deletions, and an underline indicates proposed additions. There is no difference between the changes shown in red vs. green text. Section 19.40.050 is included and highlighted because it is relevant to the topic at hand; however, there are no changes to 19.40.050 specifically. These modifications can also be viewed in person by visiting the Public Works office, located at 915 3rd Street in Rawlins. To view the full current Title 19, please visit this link. 

The written public comments and feedback are intended to assist the City Council in understanding the requirements, needs, and limitations associated with fencing in commercial and industrial zones, as well as the interplay with beautification plans for our community before the modifications are placed on the City Council’s agenda for reading, public hearing, and adoption.

How To Submit Written Comments:

In-person: Drop off written comments to Sonia at the Public Works/Community Development office, located at 915 3rd St. in Rawlins 

By US Mail: Public Comments, c/o Sonia Gamblin, Public Works, 915 3rd St. Rawlins, WY 82301 Attn: Title 19 Public Comments 

By Email: Sonia Gamblin's Email Address - Click to Mail with the subject Title 19 Public Comments. 

Online Form Submission: Please fill out the form below to send your comment directly to Sonia Gamblin (the form is closed now). 

Other Past Items: 

The City of Rawlins welcomes public feedback in various ways beyond written public comments. Feedback and comments are collected through general surveys or surveys on specific topics such as rates, parks, internet speed, and more. Additionally, neighbors within a certain distance of a property requesting a variance or other zoning issue may be contacted by the property owner or the city to provide comment on the proposed change prior to the vote. We also accepted written comments to be read aloud to the council during COVID-19 restrictions when social distancing measures were in place.