Cheyenne City Council

The proposal currently before the council would add e-smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, vaping pens and similar devices to the city smoking ban.

The Cheyenne City Council will hold a work session Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. to discuss the future of the Belvoir Ranch.

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday approved a $56 million budget, moving $10,344 in the budget to the police department to continue its Operation Change program.

Shanor wrote ''The only conclusion I can reach as to why I would be the only member singled out by name in a unanimous vote scenario is that there was intent to intimidate me for some political reason. "

City Council President Rocky Case said the chief's comments are unacceptable on a city Facebook page.

The City Council on second reading Tuesday approved an omnibus amendment to the budget, with an item freezing any future full-time general fund vacancies.

Councilman Case, who represents Ward III, discussed a wide range of city issues.

The sessions will be open to the public, but no public comment will be accepted by the council.

At least one caller threatened legal action over the issue and even vowed to "write to the president."

Smith, the founding director of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, retired last March after 40 years of service.