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Casper City Council previously approved an ordinance to allow tasting rooms in the city.

The Casper City Council may look at the fee structure at another work session.

Council member Bob Hopkins was the only council member to favor removing the sales tax exemption on food.

A year ago, the council approved the Mobile Vendor Parking Permit ordinance to allow food trucks reserve public parking spaces for private use.

When the economic downturn hit four years ago, council cut costs, didn't fill vacant positions, and froze wages among other measures.

The Events Center has generated about $8 million a year for the local economy with the 200,000 people who attend events.

Since the shooting on March 4, the Wyoming Medical Center has been tightening security.

The finish date is Aug. 31, according to the contract.

Officials said during a Wednesday morning press conference that the app will help increase transparency between the city and the public.

Council member Mike Huber and Mayor Charlie Powell said they will monitor the results of the change in the speed limit.

The effective date of the ordinance is May 5 to allow time for liquor license holders to train their employees.

The newer version of the ordinance may have mollified its early critics because no residents spoke during the public hearing.