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Gillette City Council Regular Meeting 7/21/2026

Published: Jul 21, 2026

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Public SafetyInfrastructure

Fire Department Receives New Water Tenders Amidst High Wildfire Activity

The council was updated on the fire department's new water tenders, which can hold 6,500 gallons and offload in four to six minutes, significantly increasing their capability in areas without hydrants. The department has experienced a high number of wildfires this year, matching the total for 2025, which strains resources as 11 firefighters are on duty county-wide at any given time. The need for continued attention to filling coverage gaps was highlighted [cite: 68-75, 76-82].

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Killarney Water Main Phase 2 Design Services Approved for $98,200

The council approved a professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering for $98,200 to provide design services for the Killarney Water Main Phase 2 project. This project represents the final phase of water main improvements in the area, aimed at addressing catastrophic water breaks and completing the loop in the neighborhood's water system [cite: 430-442].

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Gillette Approves $55,800 Agreement for Water Well Specification Study

The council approved a professional services agreement with Morrison Meyerly Incorporated for $55,800 to create standardized specifications for water well rehabilitation. This will enable the city to rehabilitate one to three wells annually by replacing pumps and equipment, and will standardize specifications for future well projects, potentially saving costs. The city maintains over 33 wells [cite: 391-401].

Community DevelopmentAll

Kimley Horn Selected to Develop Unified Development Code for Gillette

The City of Gillette has awarded a contract to Kimley Horn for the development of a unified development code (UDC) that will consolidate various city regulations, including subdivision, zoning, and construction standards, into a single document. This initiative aims to streamline processes for residents, developers, and city staff, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The process will involve extensive community engagement and is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable to Gillette's unique needs. The team highlighted their experience in code development and their approach to creating clear, graphic-based regulations and streamlined processes. Key project goals include creating a cohesive, clear, and user-friendly code that reduces red tape and supports efficient development [cite: 117-119, 125-130, 135-137, 140-145, 154-158, 161-163, 170-175, 176-188, 190-194, 209-217, 222-226, 234-238, 247-252, 254-257, 262-264, 268-273].

Zoning And Land UseAll

Gillette Seeks to Streamline Development with New Unified Development Code

The City of Gillette is undertaking a comprehensive project to create a Unified Development Code (UDC) by contracting with Kimley Horn. This UDC will merge existing regulations such as subdivision rules, zoning ordinances, and construction standards into a single, streamlined document. The project is projected to last until late 2027 and emphasizes community engagement, user-friendliness, and adaptability to Gillette's specific needs. The initiative aims to simplify development processes for all stakeholders [cite: 117-119, 125-130, 135-137, 140-145, 154-158, 161-163, 170-175, 176-188, 190-194, 209-217, 222-226, 234-238, 247-252, 254-257, 262-264, 268-273].

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