Thank Goodness...

After at least 7 1/2 hours sitting in City Council Chambers this week, we can officially say that the City of Cheyenne trade of land for the Taco Johns Events Center has been voted for in the affirmative. We are absolutely delighted with this outcome since it offers significant stability for the ice arena since the private investors were not able to make money on the ownership of the rink. With the cheaper city insurance, no property taxes, no utility expense, and no management contract to the tune of 50k/year, we are personally confident that this facility will actually make a small amount of money for the city of Cheyenne each year! And what a great civics lesson for those kids age 4 to 18 who were able to attend. The vote passed the council 7 to 2, and we are ever so thankful to our Ward III council-men/woman who voted in favor of the acquisition. If you know us, you know that having ice available is an amenity that makes Cheyenne an extra special place to live!

Happy Holidays!
The Carpenters