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1. What is the Mission of the City Manager?

To support the City Council, connect citizens to their city government, and through professional management tools, help city departments provide responsive, cost effective, efficient local services.

2. When are City Council Meetings Held?

Council Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month starting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 521 W. Cedar Street, phone number 307-328-4500. Special Meetings are advertised in the (local paper) Rawlins Times at 307-324-3411 and on our website. 

To be placed onto the agenda, contact Lynn Shearer, City Clerk at 307-328-4500, Ext. 1001, or lshearer@rawlins-wyoming.com. Deadline for submission of all agenda items is by Tuesday, 8:00am, the week prior to the next scheduled council meeting.

3. How can I contact my council member?

On this website please view Government, City Council for a list of all Council Members phone numbers and email addresses.

4. How can I get an item in front of City Council?

A member of the public may request an item be placed on a future agenda while addressing the City Council during a regular meeting and/or by submitting the request in writing to the City Council through the City Clerk's Office. 

To be placed onto the agenda, contact Lynn Shearer, City Clerk at 307-328-4500, Ext. 1001, or lshearer@rawlins-wyoming.com. Deadline for submission of all agenda items is by Tuesday, 8:00am, the week prior to the next scheduled council meeting.

5. I am traveling through town, where do I go to get help?

Contact the Police Department at 307-328-4530, 215 5th Street and/or the Wyoming Chaplin Association 307-328-9855 (h) or 307-321-1837 (c).

6. What do I need to do to have a special event in the town, or in a park?

On this website go to; About Us, Forms, City Clerk Applications and complete the Special Event Application and turn it into the City Clerk 30 days before your event. Drop off location is 521 W. Cedar Street, Mailing address is P.O. Box 953, Rawlins, WY 82301 and call 307-328-4500x1005. To reserve a Pavilion at Washington or Bolton Parks contact Recreation Service at 307-324-7529 .

7. Does the City of Rawlins pick up trash?

The City of Rawlins does not provide municipal trash pick-up, however private companies will pick up curb side trash. There are currently two companies within the city: Dirty Boyz at 321-3874 and Wyoming Waste Management at 307-324-5494.

8. Is there a Curfew for the City of Rawlins?

Municipal Code of Rawlins Section 9.28.010, Any minor under the age of sixteen found on any highway, street, alley, thoroughfare, bar, pool hall, club or any public place within the limits of the city between the hours of 10:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M., unless able to give lawful excuse therefore, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

9. Can I post flyers within the city?

It is unlawful for an person to leave or place upon or against any telegraph, telephone or electric light pole or electric light standard within the city any advertisement of any character or description. (Ord. 3-96: prior code 3-1) Municipal Code Section 9.12.100.

10. How do I register to vote?

Contact Carbon County Elections Department at 307-328-2650.

11. What are your Water Restrictions?

As of July 22, 2014:
No water restrictions are in place at this time.

12. How do I get on your Venders list.

To be notified of a Bid/RFP, send your Company information and the product/equipment you sell with the name of your contact person to: City of Rawlins, P.O. Box 953, Rawlins, WY. Attention: (originator of bid) Department. Check the website often for current bid offerings and submit your bids as instructed.

13. What are the rules to have a Garage Sale?

1. No property may be offered for sale which has not been owned and used by the occupant of the premises or the co-participants in "neighborhood" garage sales. Neighborhood garage sales are allowed only if occupant of the premises receives no profit or commission from sale of other participant’s property.
2. No garage sales shall be conducted for longer than three days duration;
3. Garage sales may be conducted during the daylight hours only; and
4. Goods may not be stored outside during non-sale hours.
5. (Ord. No. 5A-97, Enacted, 05/20/97)