Detailed analysis - Wyoming State Lands

Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments 

122 West 25 th Street 

Cheyenne, WY 82002 

Phone: 307.777.7331 

Fax: 307.777.3524 

slfmail@wyo.gov 

MATTHEW H. MEAD 

Governor 

RYAN M. LANCE 

Director 

DETAILED ANALYSIS 

Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners 

Proposal for Sale of State Trust Land 

August 19, 2013 

Prepared by the 

Office of State Lands and Investments 

Herschler Building, 3W 

122 West 25th Street 

Cheyenne, WY 82002

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

AUTHORITY 3. 

PROPOSAL 3. 

SUBJECT PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS 3. 

PROPERTY INFORMATION 4. 

IMPROVEMENTS 4. 

WATER RIGHTS 5. 

GRAZING AND AGRICUTURAL LEASES 5. 

MINERAL RIGHTS AND LEASES 6. 

ANNUAL TAX LOAD 6. 

EASEMENTS, ACCESS, HAZARDS 7. 

SPECIAL USE LEASES 8. 

TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 9. 

ZONING AND FLOOD ZONE DESIGNATIONS 9. 

FORREST PRODUCTS 9. 

WILDLIFE HABITAT AND WILDLIFE ORIENTED RECREATIONAL 

OPPORTUNITIES LOCATED ON PARCELS 10. 

CULTURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LOCATED ON THE PARCELS 10. 

APPRAISED VALUE 11. 

INCOME GENERATING POTENTIAL 11. 

ANTICIPATED APPRECIATION OF THE PARCELS AS REALESTATE ASSETS 12. 

TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES 12. 

To better meet the Beneficiaries’ short and long term needs: 13. 

Revenue- 13. 

Investment- 13. 

To improve the manageability of State Land Assets and consolidate ownership 

patterns: 14. 

Meeting specific a specific school and/or community need: 14. 

Improve access/recreational activity: 14. 

CONCLUSION 15. 

LIST OF EXHIBITS 16. 

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DETAILED ANALYSIS 

FOR SALE OF STATE TRUST LAND 

CAMPBELL COUNTY, WYOMING 

AUTHORITY: 

W.S. 36-9-101 through 36-9-120; Sale of State Lands 

Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners’ Rules and Regulations, Chapter 26, Section 4 

Trust Land Management Objectives adopted by the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners, August 

11, 2005. 

PROPOSAL: 

The Director of the Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) has determined the parcels of State 

Trust Land described below may be suitable for disposal and, on October 31, 2012, moved the parcels 

to the Category II Disposal List in accordance with Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners’ Rules 

and Regulations (Board’s Rules). 

The application letter is attached as Exhibit “A”. 

SUBJECT PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: 

The parcels are located in Campbell County, Wyoming, more particularly the northeast edge of the 

City of Gillette’s city limits, north of Interstate 90 (I-90). 

Legal Description Acres Fund 

Parcel 1 

SW¼SW¼ 13-50-72 240.00 Common School 

SE¼SE¼ 14-50-72 

NE¼NE¼ 23-50-72 

W2½NW¼; SE¼NW¼ 24-50-72 

Parcel 2 

Pt. of E½SW¼ 24-50-72 45.40 Common School 

See Exhibit “B” for maps of the properties. 

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PROPERTY INFORMATION: 

The properties as listed for sale by the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners (Board) were 

patented to the State of Wyoming by the Federal Government in aliquot acreages. The appraiser 

appraised the lands using the Government Lots as resurveyed on January 3, 1995. The Board 

will convey the properties as originally surveyed and patented to the State of Wyoming. 

See Exhibit “C” for Federal Survey Plats of the properties. 

Parcel No. 1 

The acreage of Parcel No. 1 is 240.00± acres as patented by the Federal Government to the State of 

Wyoming on June 22, 1918. Approximately 22.76± acres of the total are right-of-way. Warlow Drive 

and Kluver Road (both paved) serve as access roads to the parcel. The surrounding area is primarily 

residential with some commercial holdings across Warlow Drive to the south. A natural wetland with 

open water and wetland vegetation dominated by grasses and foxtail barley is located in the center of 

the parcel. Storm water from the surrounding neighborhoods has affected these wetlands with 

continuous refilling. Residential development in the area ranges from new mid-range stick built homes 

to manufactured homes. 

Parcel No. 2 

Parcel No. 2 of land was originally patented by the Federal Government to the State of Wyoming on 

June 22, 1918, as an 80 acre tract. The State of Wyoming sold 34.60 acres to Arthur D. Boatright and 

Yvonne P. Boatright, on January 5, 1996 (Amortization Sales Contract 4245) and recorded in Book 

1365 at Page 202 (State Patent Number 2939). Presently State ownership of this parcel is 45.40± acres 

of which approximately 38 acres were appraised as usable. This parcel is of irregular shape and located 

directly south of Warlow Drive and directly north of I-90. The site has natural vegetation, is level to 

slightly sloped with no utilities developed. Warlow Drive serves as access for the property. Adjacent 

areas are primarily commercial and/or light industrial properties, further west and north include 

residential areas and the southern boundary is I-90. The property is encumbered by several easements 

(see full list below) issued by the Board including an easement to Wyoming State Highway 

Commission for the right-of-way of I-90. 

IMPROVEMENTS: 

Parcel No. 1 

There is two and a quarter (2 ¼) miles of fencing of 32” woven wire with four (4) strands of barbed 

wire, and the fence posts are a mixture of treated split posts, native cedar posts and metal posts placed 

approximately every rod. This fence received approval by the Board and was subsequently constructed 

in October 1961. 

Contributory Value: 

The successful bidder is required to compensate the surface lessee for the contributory value of the 

Board approved improvements per Wyoming Statutes 36-9-103 and 36-9-105. “Contributory value” 

means the increased value of the property after the surface lessee’s improvements are considered. 

OSLI, in consultation with the surface lessee, have deemed the following amounts to be the 

contributory value of these improvements and must be paid to the surface lessee prior to a patent being 

issued to the purchaser. 

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Parcel No. 1 

Fence: Contributory value to be paid to John M. Kluver (Grazing Lease No. 2-3657) for the fencing 

improvements upon completion of sale shall be: Three Thousand Three hundred Seventy Dollars 

and 07/100 ($3,370.07) 

Parcel No. 2 

No fences or any other improvements have been approved by the Board on this parcel of land. 

Therefore, there is no contributory value to be paid for improvements on this parcel upon completion of 

the sale. 

WATER RIGHTS: 

A review of the records maintained by the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office reflect water rights 

appurtenant to specific State Trust Land parcels as described below. Specific parcel water right 

information is available for public review at OSLI, the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office or on the 

Wyoming State Engineer’s Office’s website. 

Parcel No. 1 

Section 13: Kluver No. I - Stock Reservoir. (Permit No. P2623.0S) 

Section 24: Fully adjudicated, City of Gillette Water Well. Permit No. CR UW16/086 (Associated 

with Special Use Lease SU-522) 

Parcel No. 2 

No adjudications for water rights are noted for this parcel. 

All water rights or permits on these parcels should be verified by the successful bidder with the 

Wyoming State Engineer’s Office for final verification of allowed use. Failure to exercise a water right, 

for 5 years, when water is available, may constitute grounds for forfeiture of said water right. 

GRAZING AND AGRICULTURAL LEASES: 

Parcel No. 1 

The current Grazing and Agricultural Lease is issued to John M. Kluver (No. 2-3657) and is set to 

expire 02/01/2022. Lease No. 2-3657 consists of 240 acres and a rated carrying capacity of seventy (70) 

Animal Unit Months (AUM’s). Based on the AUM fee formula established by the Board, the 2013 

rental income was $336.00 ($4.80/AUM x 70 AUMs = $336.00). See Exhibit “D” for lessee 

comments. 

Parcel No. 2 

The current Grazing and Agricultural Lease is issued to Kenneth J. Musser (No. 2-3765) and is set to 

expire 02/01/2016. Lease No. 2-3765 consists of 45.40 acres and a rated carrying capacity of seventeen 

(17) AUM’s. The lessee is paying a conflict rental rate of $101.01 set at the time of the original conflict 

for the duration of the lease term. Although Kenneth Musser has verbally informed OSLI of his 

disagreement with this sale proposal, Mr. Musser has not submitted any written comments as of the 

date of this analysis. See Exhibit “D” for lessee comments. 

These parcels will be sold subject to the current Grazing and Agricultural Leases, these leases 

shall be assigned to the successful bidder after completion of the sale. 

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MINERAL RIGHTS/LEASES: 

Parcel No. 1 

The State of Wyoming owns the mineral rights as shown below, with the exception of the coal which is 

reserved by the United States as provided in the act of Congress approved March 3, 1909 (35 Stat., 

844). 

There are no producing wells or issued mineral leases at this time. 

All mineral rights will be retained by the State of Wyoming, except coal, which, is reserved by the 

United States as provided in the act of Congress approved March 3, 1909 (35 Stat., 844) 

Parcel No. 2 

The State of Wyoming owns the mineral rights as shown below, with the exception of the coal, which, 

is reserved by the United States as provided in the act of Congress approved March 3, 1909 (35 Stat., 

844). 

There are no producing wells or issued mineral leases at this time. 

All mineral rights will be retained by the State of Wyoming, except coal, which, is reserved by the 

United States as provided in the act of Congress approved March 3, 1909 (35 Stat., 844) 

ANNUAL TAX LOAD: 

Parcel No. 1 

According to the Campbell County Assessor, the subject properties are tax exempt. If the property 

were taxable, and if sold, the following information is provided by the Assessor’s office: 

Market Value $139,214 

Assessed Value $13,216 9.5% assessment value 

Estimated Tax $783.56 0.059512 mill levy 

Parcel No. 2 

According to the Campbell County Assessor, the subject property is tax exempt. If the property were 

taxable, and if sold, the following information is provided by the Assessor’s office: 

Market Value $76,000 

Assessed Value $7,220 9.5% assessment value 

Estimated Tax $429.68 0.059512 mill levy 

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EASEMENTS, ACCESS, HAZARDS: 

Parcel No. 1 

This parcel is legally accessible via Warlow Drive and Kluver Road. There are several easements 

located on this parcel. This parcel will be sold subject to existing easements. 

List of Easements: 

Township 50 North Range 72 West 

Section 13 

SW¼SW¼, Easement-6268: 30’ wide for a Power Line granted to Powder River Energy Corporation. 

SW¼SW¼, Easement-1291N: 80’ wide for a Road R/W (Kluver Rd.) granted to Campbell County. 

SW¼SW¼, Easement-810N: 50’wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric Association. 

SW¼SW¼, Easement-1080N: 50’wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric Association. 

SW¼SW¼, Easement-1661: 30’ wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric Association. 

Section 14 

SE¼SE¼, Easement No. 7905: 140’ wide for a Road R/W granted to City of Gillette. 

(Spruce St./ Kluver Rd.) 

SE¼SE¼, Easement No. 1291N: 80’wide for a Road R/W (Kluver Rd.) granted to Campbell County. 

SE¼SE¼, Easement No. 1661: 30’ wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric Association. 

SE¼SE¼, Easement No.1080N: 50’wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric 

Association. 

Section 23 

NE¼NE¼, Easement No. 7905: 140’ wide for a Road R/W granted to City of Gillette. (Spruce St.) 

NE¼NE¼, Easement No. 1661: 30’ wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric 

Association. 

NE¼NE¼, Easement No. 2083: 20’wide for Drainage granted to Anderson Subdivision Homeowners 

Association. 

NE¼NE¼, Easement No.1296: 25’wide for a Power Line granted to Black Hills Power & Light Co. 

assigned to City of Gillette. 

Section 24 

SE¼NE¼, Easement No. 6432: 20’ wide for a Power Line and Water Pipeline granted to City of 

Gillette. 

S½NW¼, Easement No.5927: 25’ wide for Water Well (SU-522) and Water Pipeline granted to the 

City of Gillette. 

S½NW¼, Easement No.2918: 100’ wide for a Road R/W granted to Campbell County. 

NW¼NW¼, Easement No.1661: 30’wide for a Power Line granted to Tri-County Electric 

Association. 

NE¼SW¼, SE¼NE¼, Easement No. 6432: 40’ wide for a Power Line and Water Pipeline granted to 

the City of Gillette. 

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No obvious hazards were noted during inspection by OSLI. This parcel has not been developed for any 

use that would subject the land to hazardous material or which would create concerns. 

There is a wetland area located in the center of Parcel No. 1. The natural wetland plant communities 

advance in periods of high moisture and retreat when the water levels are significantly reduced due to 

drought. 

Parcel No. 2 

This parcel is legally accessible via Warlow Drive. There are several easements located on this parcel. 

This parcel will be sold subject to existing easements. 

List of Easements: 

Township 50 North Range 72 West 

Section 24 

E½SW¼, Easement-2227: 400’ wide for a Road R/W Gillette East Road (I-90) Wyoming Highway 

Department. 

NE¼SW¼, Easement-1296: 25’ wide for a Power Line granted to Black Hills Power & Light Co, 

assigned to City of Gillette. 

NE¼SW¼, Easement-1296A: 30’wide for a Power Line granted to Black Hills Power & Light Co. 

NE¼SW¼, Easement-4318: 10’ wide for a Power Line granted to the City of Gillette. 

NE¼SW¼, Easement-1018: 50’wide for a Natural Gas Pipeline to McCulloch Gas Transmission Co. 

NE¼SW¼, SE¼NE¼, Easement-6432: 40’ wide for a Power Line and Water Pipeline granted to the 

City of Gillette. 

No obvious hazards were noted during inspection by OSLI. This parcel has not been developed for any 

use that would subject the land to hazardous material or which would create concerns. 

SPECIAL USE LEASES: 

Parcel No. 1 

There is a Special Use Lease (SUL-522) located on Parcel No. 1 within Section 24 containing 0.193± 

acres to the City of Gillette for a water supply system. The lease is on a twenty-five (25) year term 

beginning October 25, 2005 and terminating October 1, 2030. The lessee pays a base rental of 

$608.12/year, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index and $10/per acre foot for water metered 

from the well, payable at the end of each year, and subject to five (5) year rental reviews. Based on the 

meter reading for the period of September 1, 2011 through September 1, 2012, the usage fee amounted 

to $669.00. (66.9 acre feet) 

This parcel will be sold subject to the Special Use Lease, this lease shall be assigned to the successful 

bidder upon completion of the sale. 

Parcel No. 2 

No Special Use Leases. 

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TEMPORARY USE PERMITS: 

Parcel No. 1 

There is a Temporary Use Permit (TUP-2391) located on Parcel No. 1 with an annual payment of 

$100.00 granted to the Karl M. Johnson Foundation, for construction activity that will expire May 1, 

2014. This Permit is not assignable. Should the Karl M. Johnson Foundation require the continued use 

of this permit, the Karl M. Johnson Foundation will re-negotiate with the successful bidder upon the 

completion of the sale. 

Parcel No. 2 

There is a Temporary Use Permit (TUP-737) located on Parcel No. 2 with an annual payment of 

$600.00 granted to the Ken Musser, for a Billboard Sign that will expire August 1, 2016. This Permit is 

not assignable. Should Ken Musser require the continued use of this permit, Mr. Musser will renegotiate 

with the successful bidder upon the completion of the sale. 

ZONING & FLOOD ZONE DESIGNATIONS: 

Parcel No. 1 

The zoning of this parcel is A-L Agricultural District. It is the intent of this zoning district to allow for 

and protect agricultural uses by controlling density and land coverage and providing for compatible 

land use. 

The flood zone designations are zones A & X according to the Campbell County Department of Public 

Works Engineering maps effective January 2, 2008. An “A zone” is designated for, “special flood 

hazard areas subject to inundation by the 1% annual chance flood.” This area is also known as the base 

flood area or 100-year flood area. An X zone is designated for, “areas outside of the 0.2% annual 

chance floodplain.” See attached map for locations of zones A & X as Exhibit “E”. 

Parcel No. 2 

The zoning of this parcel is A-L Agricultural District. It is the intent of this zoning district to allow for 

and protect agricultural uses by controlling density and land coverage and providing for compatible 

land use. 

Parcel No. 2 is located in an area that is zoned X which is an area to be outside the 0.2% annual chance 

flood plain. Water has been observed on the northeast corner of the subject parcel during several 

occasions of high water. Little Rawhide Creek crosses the adjoining property to the northwest. 

FOREST PRODUCTS: 

There are no forest products of commercial value on any parts of the parcels proposed for sale. 

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EXISTENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF ANY WILDLIFE HABITAT AND 

WILDLIFE-ORIENTED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LOCATED ON 

THE PARCELS: 

In letter dated December 14, 2012, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WDFD) stated it has no 

terrestrial wildlife or aquatic concerns pertaining to the proposed sale. 

The parcels are not located within a sage-grouse “Core Population Area” and, therefore, are not subject 

to the core area protection plan as outlined in the Governors Executive Order #2011-5 executed June 2, 

2011. 

The entire report from WGFD is attached as Exhibit “F”. 

EXISTENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF ANY PUBLIC RECREATIONAL 

OPPORTUNITIES OR CULTURAL RESOURCES LOCATED ON THE 

PARCELS: 

The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) evaluated the recreational 

and cultural resource aspects of the parcel as evidenced in letters dated, November 13, 2012 and 

November 18, 2012. At present, SPCR indicates no importance of public recreational opportunities or 

cultural resources with regard to the proposed sale. 

The reports from SPCR are attached as Exhibit “G”. 

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APPRAISED MARKET VALUE: 

Robert L. Zabel of Zabel & Associates, has completed the appraisals for the State Trust Lands per 

instructions from OSLI. The effective date of the appraisal was March 11, 2013, for Parcel No. 1 and 

January 21, 2013, for Parcel No. 2. The appraiser was instructed to estimate the current fair market 

value of the fee simple interest of the parcels, excluding the mineral estate. The appraiser used the 

1995 resurvey government lots as basis for his calculations. 

OPINION OF VALUE 

The Board will use the appraised values below, with the acreages of the original survey, to set the 

minimum bid when these parcels are sold at public auction. 

Based on the inspection, available market data and analyses, assumptions, limiting conditions, and 

certifications, the appraiser’s opinion of the value of the defined property rights with an effective date 

of March 11, 2013, for Parcel No. 1, and the effective date of January 21, 2013 for Parcel No. 2 is: 

Parcel No. 1 

240.00 acres at $791.66 per acre 

$190,000.00 

One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars 

Parcel No. 2 

45.44 acres at $7533.03 per acre 

$342,000.00 

Three Hundred Forty-two Thousand Dollars 

The appraisal, including comparable sales information, maps, photographs and related information is 

available at OSLI for review. 

INCOME GENERATING POTENTIAL: 

Pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Board’s Rules, the Detailed Analysis shall include an estimate of the 

income generating potential of the parcels: 

Parcel No. 1 

Grazing Lease No. 2-3657 Special Use Lease Temporary Use Permit 

Total Income 

70 AUM 

SUL-522 

TUP-2391 

Base Rental Water Production 

$336.00 $608.12 $669.00 $100.00 $1713.12 

Parcel No. 2 

Grazing Lease No. 2-3765 Temporary Use Permit TUP-737 Total Income 

17 AUM 

$101.01 (Conflict Flat Lease) $600.00 $701.01 

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ANTICIPATED APPRECIATION OF THE PARCELS AS A REAL ESTATE 

ASSETS: 

Many factors influence the value of a particular property. It is generally agreed that of them all, location 

is most important. Other factors are size and shape, utility, access and exposure. The subject properties 

have potential for development for residential purposes. 

Appreciation and depreciation rates are influenced by several factors including current market 

conditions, economy, interest rates, inventory levels (supply), and demand. Appreciation and 

depreciation rates are typically measured through the use of resale data of the same property. 

Assuming no significant physical change between the first and second sale, a rate of appreciation or 

depreciation in market value can be determined. After the credit crisis and recession of 2008, sales of 

vacant land near Gillette have been increasing in 2012. The city planning department reports two new 

residential subdivisions. New retail stores are also being planned. The population growth rate for the 

City of Gillette slowed in 2009, however, population growth does continue with low unemployment 

relative to the rest of the country. 

Appreciated land value is inherently speculative and would only be realized on a future sale; moreover, 

the sales proceeds could be reinvested in land with equal or greater appreciation potential. 

Parcel No. 1 

Better use of the parcel may include residential and limited commercial development sites. The creation 

of a pond with a walking and bike path, and open space for a park would enhance the value of the 

parcel and the surrounding area. The Maps 4.3, 4.3B and 5.3 of the “Gillette Comprehensive Plan”, a 

2006 plan for the City of Gillette, shows a proposed city park and walking path around the perimeter of 

the Little Rawhide Lake. See Exhibit “H ”. This information can also be found on the City of Gillette 

website. (ci.gillette.wy.us.) 

Parcel No. 2 

The best use for this parcel may include Industrial and Commercial uses. The Wyoming Department of 

Transportation owns the adjacent parcel to the east and other industrial lots share a boundary to the 

west. 

TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES: 

The Wyoming State Legislature has declared that trust land should remain a substantial component of 

the trust portfolio, managed under a total asset management policy, and with a focus on protecting the 

corpus for multiple generations. Accordingly, all State Trust Land sales, acquisitions, and exchange 

proposals are evaluated using the following objectives. A proposal need not meet all objectives, but all 

objectives are considered by the Board which has the sole discretion in determining how to best 

manage State Trust Lands. 

 

 

 

To better meet the beneficiaries short and/or long term needs 

Improve the manageability of land assets 

Meet a specific school and/or community need 

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This Detailed Analysis has been completed as required by the Board’s Rules. The Detailed Analysis 

has determined that the proposed land sale meets the following Trust Land Management Objectives: 

TO BETTER MEET THE BENEFICIARIES’ SHORT AND LONG TERM NEEDS AND 

OBJECTIVES: 

Revenue: 

Parcel No. 1 

The combined annual revenue for this parcel is currently $1,713.12. In consideration of the inherent 

management issues noted below, to include OSLI staff administrative time and external contracts to 

mitigate these issues, this parcel is showing a net loss of funds to the state. It should be noted that the 

combined revenue received from this parcel and for the benefit of the Common School Income Fund is 

not directly affected by the referenced management issues. However, both the State’s General Fund 

and the long-term sustainability of current revenue generation are affected. 

Parcel No. 2 

The annual revenue brought in by Parcel No. 2 is currently $701.01. 

With the management difficulties of these parcels such as the cost of curbing weed problems combined 

with decreasing productive acreage as a result of the ever increasing ground and surface water levels, 

the two nominated parcels have been showing diminishing returns. As shown below, funds gathered 

from the sale of these two parcels would best serve the State’s Trust Beneficiaries either as a long term 

investment or to purchase more manageable, higher revenue producing lands. 

Investment: 

The Investment Performance Analysis for Quarter Ending September 30, 2013 indicates a Fiscal Year 

to Date, return of 4.46% for the Common School Permanent Land Fund. If the 240 acres were sold for 

the appraised price of $190,000.00 and the 45.4 acres were sold for the appraised price of $342,000.00 

and the proceeds were invested by the State Treasurer in the Common School Permanent Land Fund at 

the total return rate of 4.46%, the investment would generate $8,474.00 for Parcel No. 1 and 

$15,253.20 for Parcel No. 2, annually. These indicated investment revenue amounts far exceed the 

annual income presently generated from these two parcels. 

If these parcels sell at public auction for more than the appraised value, the anticipated returns from the 

sale would increase proportionately. 

If $532,000.00 (minimum amount received should both parcels sell at public auction) were to be 

invested, the total return over a 10, 20, and 30 year period would be: 

Year Common School Interest from Principal at 4.46% 

10 $237,272.00 

20 $470,280.00 

30 $705,420.00 

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Sale of these parcels would significantly increase annual returns to the State’s Trust Beneficiaries by 

increasing investment income and by future allocation to the purchase of more manageable, higher 

revenue producing lands. As appreciation in land value is inherently speculative, and only realized 

upon sale of the property, a successful auction, whereby both parcels are sold for their appraised value, 

would allow the Board to capture the appreciation related to the parcels and reinvest that gain in value 

in equal or greater appreciating assets as well as invest in lands that are more manageable, higher 

revenue producing assets. Therefore, sale of these parcels meet the State’s Trust Beneficiaries’ short 

and long-term needs. 

The funds deposited in the Common School Permanent Land Fund shall be held on deposit until such 

time as the Board wishes to invest the funds or purchase land. 

IMPROVE THE MANAGEABILITY OF THE LAND ASSET AND 

CONSOLIDATE OWNERSHIP PATTERNS: 

In general, State Trust Lands adjacent to urbanized areas, such as the City of Gillette in this case, are 

more readily accessible to the public and tend to create management issues for OSLI. 

If sold, the proceeds could be used in accordance with W.S. 9-4-715(k) and the Board’s Rules, Chapter 

26, Section 3, to purchase land adjoining other State Trust Land thereby blocking up ownership and 

improving access, manageability, and income generating potential. OSLI resources can be more 

efficiently utilized in managing larger, consolidated blocks of land with high amenities, legal access, 

and multiple compatible uses as compared to small isolated parcels with single or limited uses, 

especially where these parcels are located near a city or town and create management issues. 

Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 are inefficient to manage due to their size, the location of these grazing 

parcels within an urban setting and problems associated with road and subdivision runoff and the lake 

(wetland) it creates. Sale proceeds would be better used to purchase land adjoining other legally 

accessible State Trust Land thereby blocking up ownership and improving access and recreational 

opportunities. 

TO MEET A SPECIFIC SCHOOL AND/OR COMMUNITY NEED 

PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY AND IMPROVE STABILITY: 

The sale of Parcel No. 1 would provide land for a limited use subdivision, with possible recreational 

development within the community. The sale of Parcel No. 2 would provide an area of commercial 

development for the growth of commercial opportunity and industry for the City of Gillette and 

Campbell County. 

IMPROVE ACCESS/RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: 

The proposed land sale would not improve public recreational use of the proposed parcels unless they 

were enhanced with fencing and signage and eventually managed as a greenway, park or natural area as 

proposed by the City of Gillette’s “Comprehensive Plan.” If the “Gillette Comprehensive Plan”, is 

approved for the creation of parkland with a pond and pedestrian walking/ bike path could enhance the 

value of the parcel and the subdivisions in the surrounding area. However, purchase of additional State 

Trust Lands with the funds received from this sale would be guided by the Board approved Trust Land 

Management Objectives whereby consideration must be given to public accessibility. 

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CONCLUSION: 

In the opinion of OSLI, the sale of Parcel No. 1, with its manageability issues associated with seasonal 

flooding, and the sale of Parcel No. 2, with its relatively small size and management concerns would 

generate more annual revenue than the current permitted uses provide. The sale of these two (2) 

parcels would better serve the Common School Fund of the State of Wyoming either as an investment 

opportunity or the funds could be used to purchase higher revenue yielding, more manageable lands 

that can potentially bring in stable long term income. 

This Detailed Analysis will be distributed to the public in accordance with the Board’s Rules. The 

Detailed Analysis will be available on OSLI’s website. It will also be available for public viewing at 

several locations in Campbell County, including the County Library, County and City Clerk’s Office, 

and the County Commissioner’s Office. 

A notification of sale will be published in a local and statewide newspaper. In addition, OSLI will 

market the sale of the parcels to the local real estate community, on OSLI’s website, and have 

information available for public viewing at several locations in Campbell County, including the County 

Library, City of Gillette Clerk’s Office, and the Campbell County Commissioner’s Office. 

As required in the Board’s Rules, a public hearing will be conducted in Campbell County. The date, 

time and location of the public hearing will be advertised in The Gillette News-Record, and the Casper 

Star-Tribune. It is the intent of OSLI to publicize the sale of these parcels to attract potential buyers. 

Once potential buyers are identified, OSLI will follow the disposal procedures as required by Wyoming 

Statute, Title 36, Chapter 9, and the Board’s Rules, Chapter 26, Section 4. 

The parcels will be sold subject to the current grazing and agricultural leases, special use leases and 

easements. 

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LIST OF EXHIBITS: 

“A” 

“B” 

“C” 

“D” 

“E” 

“F” 

“G” 

“H” 

Letter & Application from Office of State Lands and Investments 

Maps and Photographs of the Parcel 

Federal Survey Plats. 

Lessee Comments. 

Flood Zone Maps 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Report 

State Parks and Cultural Resources Department Report 

Maps 4.3, 4.3B and 5.3 from Gillette “Comprehensive Plan.” 

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WYOl\lING OFFICE OF ST.\TE L-\NDS .-\\lO IK\'ESnIENTS 

Exhibit "A" 

122 West 25 th Street 

Cheyenne, \XIY 82002 

Phone: 307.777.7331 

Fax: 307.7773524 

slfmail@wyo.gov 

MAITHE\X' H. MEAD 

Go,ernor 

RYAN M. LANCE 

Director 

October 26, 2012 

The State of Wyoming (Board of Land Commissioners) owns 281.621 acres located immedtately northeast of the 

City of Gillette, Wyoming. Legal descriptions and lease information are as follows: 

Gra~ing Lease NQ. Legl'!l Des~ril2tiQn 

Parcell 

~ Acres AUMs Expiration fJ.m.Q 

2-3657 SWSW 13-50-72 John Kluver 240 74 2-1-2012 Common School 

SESE 14-50-72 

NENE23 -S0-72 

W2NW;SENW 

24-50-72 

Parcel 2 

2-3765 Pt of E2SW 24 50-72 Kenneth 45.4 19 2-1 2016 Common School 

Musser 

Parcell: 

Little Rawhide Creek is a surface tributary that runs through the cenler of the parcel thus allowing the Corp. of 

Engineers jurisdiction over the wetland area. Run-off from surrounding residential and industrial development is 

also contributing to the drainage problem. Little Rawhide Lake is located in a low spot in the center of the parcel 

and has been experiencing fluctuating water levels over past years. Approximately 161 ± acres of this parcel lie 

within the FEMA Flood Zone limiting the de"elopment potential of the property. As the water rises, it drowns out 

the vegetation and when it recedes, Foxtail barley takes over. When the Foxtail barley matures, the seed heads blow 

off "in clouds" and cause problems with the neighbors in the Northland Village Subdivision located immediately 

north. In 2006, these neighbors asked for relief from the problem and the Office of State Lands and Investments 

(Office) has been spending approximately $2,000 per year since 2006 to have the Foxtail barley controlled by 

mechanical mowing. 

Parcel 2: 

This parcel is 44.86 acres and of irregular shape located directly south of Warlow Drive and north of Interstate 90 

(I -90). The site has natural vegetation, is level to sloped and with no utilities developed. Warlow Drive is the access 

for the property. Adjacent areas are primarily commercial and/ or light industrial properties, further west and north 

include residential areas and the southern boundary is I 90. The property is encumbered by Easement No. 2227 

issued by the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners to the Wyoming State Highway Commission. The easement 

is for 1-90 is a strip ofland containing 14.3 acres, more or less. 

EFFECTIVELYMANAGING NATURAL RESOURCESAND FUNDS FOR CURRENTAND FUTURE GENERATIONS

Economic Analysis: 

This entire tract of 281.62 acres is rated at 87 AUMs which generates $417.60 per year based on the 2012 fee of 

$4.80/ AUM. Selling the land at appraised value will most likely generate income far in excess of that amount 

assuming the proceeds were invested by the State Treasurer with projected 10 year average total rate of return of 

6.28°0 per annum. 

Parcel No.1 is inefficient to manage due to its size and to the above referenced problems associated with runoff, 

and the Foxtail barley. It is rated at 70 A UMs which generated only $336.00 in 2012 but the management of the 

Foxtail Barley cost the Office $2,400 in 2012 and $11,200 since 2009. Therefore, the State actually loses money by 

owning the property. Management of this tract will continue to be a problem and expense for the Office. 

Parcel No. 2 is a small parcel located in a prime commercial location. It is rated at 17 A UM's which generated 

$81. 60 in 2012. Due to its proximity to the City of Gillette, I 90, and the Little Rawhide Lake, it would seem 

prudent to sale this parcel for commercial development along with Parcel No.1. 

Three, and perhaps more, of the Trust Land Management Objectives would be achieved by selling the parcels at 

public auction. 

1. The sale would improve income generating potential by disposing of a property that generates negative 

income a property with relatively low annual revenue but high development potential; 

2. The sale would improve the manageability of the land; and 

3. The sale may potentially meet a specific community need by providing growth opportunity for Gillette. 

Therefore, Pursuant to W.S. 36-9-101 and Board of Land Comrnissloners Rules Chapter 26, Section 4, the Director 

of the Office of State Lands and Investments proposes the state trust lands known as the Rawhide Lake Parcels 1 & 

2 be considered for disposal at public auction. 

'Common School Pennanent Land Fund 3 year projected rield (realized gains and losses only) for FY09, FY08, and FYl0 per 

the State Treasurer's Office 

2Common School Fund projected 10 rear average total rate of return (realized and unrealized gains and losses) per R. V. Kuhns 

as provided by the State Treasurer's Office 

EFFECTIVELYMANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES AND FUNDS FOR CURRENTANDFUTURE GENERATIONS

APPLICANT DATA: The full/egal name 0/the Applicant or the business entity name on file with 

the Wyoming Secretary ofState Certificate ofGood Standing must be provided for all business 

entities. 

Applicant or Business Name: Ryan lance, Director of Office of State lands and Investments 

Contact Name: lisa Reinhart 

Street Address: 122 W. 25 th Street 

Mailing Address (if different from Street Address): 

Position or Title: land Transaction Specialist 

City: Cheyenne State: WY Zip: 82002 

- - - 

Email Address:lisa.reinhart@wyo.gov ._ - - - 

Work Phone: 307.777.6630 

- - - -- - 

Cell/Mobile: - - - 

Home Phone: 

I hereby propose the parcel described below to be considered for sale pursuant to Chapter 26, 

Section 5, of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of land Commissioners and Wyoming State 

Statutes 36-9-101 through 36-9-120; Sale of State lands 

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County Township Range Section Subdivision Acres 

Campbell SON 72W 1 13 l13 (SWSW) 39.35 

114 l16 (SESE) 39.80 

23 L1 (NENE) 39.42 

24 L4, 5 & L6 (W2NW,SENW) 118.19 

24 III &Pt. L14 (E2SW North of 1-90) 44.86 

.. 

281.62 Total 

The Applicant acknowledges by submission of this application that: (i) it will initiate a 

competitive sale process for the sale of the surface estate only; (ii) it provides no right of 

priority on the part of applicant in or to the subject trust lands; (iii) if a sale is approved by the 

Board of Land Commissioners, no sale will be made except at public auction and for no less 

than fair market value, as established by the Board of Land Commissioners; all State Trust land 

will be appraised as if it has legal access; (iv) the applicant acquires no vested rights in the 

subject trust lands prior to the execution of the certificat e of sale by the Director; (v) the 

submission of this application does not guarantee that the above-described state trust land will 

be sold; (vi) if the Boa rd of Land Commissioners or the Office of State Lands and Investments 

determine at any time during the evaluation process that the proposed sale will not be in the 

best interest 0 he State land Trus s application will be denied; and (vii) the Board of Land 

Commission s nd the Office of tate Lands and Investments reserve the right to reject this 

application 

Director's execution of a Patent or Warranty D ed. 

Signature: -.!~..!~~~!!!~~~~~~_L_ ___ ~~ Date: ...f-""'''''''~'-I''-''::::'''' 

Signature: 

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Little Rawhide Lake Proposed Sale 

Parcel No.1: Sec. 13 L.13, Sec.14 L.16, Sec.23 L.1, Sec.24, L. 4, 5, &6 

236.75 acres, MIL 

Parcel No.2: Sec. 24 L.11 & Pt.L.14, 


Townshi 50N., Ran 72W. 6th P.M. Cam 

Trust Land 

o Subject Properties o 0075 015 03 

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Date: 10122/2012 

Drawn By: Lisa Reinhart

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Parcel No.1: Sec.13 L.13, Sec.14 L.16, Sec.23 L.1, Sec.24, L. 4,5, & 6 

236.75 acres, MIL 

Parcel No.2: Sec. 24 L.11 & Pt.L.14, 


Townshi SON., Ran e 72W. 6th P.M. Cam bell, WY 

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Trust Land 

o Subject Properties 

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Date: 10/2212012 

Drawn By: Lisa Reinhart

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T. 50 N. R. 72W. 

Exhibit "B" 

Parcel No.1: Sec. 13 SW!4SW~, Sec. 14 SE!4SEX. Sec. 23 NEXNE~, 

Sec. 24 WYatffl. SEXNWK 240 acres as patented to the State of Wyoming 

Parce' No.2: Sec 24 Pl of the EYaSWX (South of Warlow Drive and North of 1-90) 

45.40 acres as patented to the State of Wyoming 

Legend 

Trust Land 

CJ Subject Properties 

FEMA Flood Zone 

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Date: 1012212012

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Parcel No.1: Sec. 13 SW~SW~, Sec. 14 SEI:4SE~. Sec. 23 NE%NE%. 

Sec. 24 W'hNW. SE%NW~. 240 acres as patented to the State of Wyoming 

Parcel No.2: Sec 24 Pt. of the EYzSW% (South of Warlow Drive and North of 1-90) 

45.40 acres as patented to the State of Wyoming

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John M. Kluver 

2817 Kluver Road 

Gillette, Wyoming 82716 

(307) 682-9428 

Exhibit "D" 

July 10, 2013 

Kyle J. Shook 

Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments 

122 West 25th Street 

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 

Dear Mr. Shook: 

RE: Proposed sale of State Lands currently leased under Grazing Lease 2-3657 

As per your request this letter contains my comments regarding the proposed sale of the 

State Land I currently lease. 

I do not like to sec any State Land sold. The sale would impact me after my lease expires. If 

a new lease cannot be negotiated [ would have to change my ranching operations at that 

time. 

Other than the improvements listed in your letter to me dated 5/30/13 there have been no 

improvements added to the property. 

If you need any further information, please let me know. 

Sincerely, 

John M. Kluver

Rn-iscd Janual)' IS ,2013 

STATE OF WYOMING 

BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS 

SURFACE LESSEE NOTIFICATION AND COMMENT FORM 

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Applicant Name: ' Phone: 

Mailing Address: 

Email: '------- 

Le2al DescriDtion ofState Trust Land: (Identify AliQuot, Section, TownshiD. Ran2e) 

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WYOMING OFFICE OF STATE LANDS AND INVESTMENTS 

122 West 25th Street MATTHEW H. MEAD 


Governor 

Phone: 307.777.7331 

Fax: 307.777.3524 

RYAN M. LANCE 

slfmai1@WVo.gov 

Director 

May 30, 2013 

John Kluver 

2817 Kluver Road 

Gillette, WY 82716 

Re: Grazing Lease 2-3657 

T. soN., R.72 W., SW4SW4, Sec. 13, SE4SE4 Sec. 14, NENE, Sec. 23, W2NW4:SE4NW4 

As brought up in the letter sent by Lisa Reinhart dated, November 7 2012, the above captioned state 

trust land has been proposed for sale by the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) 

and you have grazing lease 2-3657 on the parcel. My name is Kyle Shook, and I have taken over Lisa's 

duties in the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments. As you recall in Lisa's letter, OSLI 

desires to sen this parcel ofland because it costs more to maintain the properties than the income we 

receive from the surface leases. 

OSU has a tentative date for a public hearing in the month of September of 2013. If the sale is 

approved by the at the following meeting of the Board of Land Commissioners it will be subject to 

your grazing lease which expires February 1, 2022. OSLI would then assign your lease to the buyer 

and you would lease it from them for the remaining term. You can re-negotiate the terms and 

conditions ofthe lease upon its expiration. 

Lisa Reinhart noted in the letter of November, 7 2012, of following improvements on the property: pit, 

windbreak, shed, and fence. Lisa also informed you that the only improvements approved by the 

Board of Land Commissioners are: 1 pit placed on the land in 1959 and 2 1/4 miles 32"woven wire 

fence place on the land in 1961. Enclosed a registration form so that you may have your additional 

improvements approved and on record prior to the sale ofthis land. 

The subject parcel of land has been placed on the Category II disposal list for a detailed analysis. We 

determined the sales price, by appraised value, and that information will only be released for public 

comment s soon as we complete and publish the detailed analysis. In order for this office to complete 

the detailed analysis we must receive and make public the comments several public offices and of the 

surface lease holders. 

EFFECTlVELYMANAGlNG NA rURAL RESOURCESAND FUNDS FOR CURRENTAND FUTURE GENERA TIONS

As the current grazing lessee, please provide our office with your written comments concerning the 

disposal of this land and any impact it may have on your ranching operation. I am providing a form 

and return envelopes for this purpose. (You may enclose this form with the improvement registration 

form we also require from you.) All improvements must be registered and approved by the Board of 

Land Commissioners before the sale, or you will not compensated for them, should a buyer other than 

yourself submits the highest bid at the auction. Please reply by August 1St 2013, so this information 

can be included in our detailed analysis that is made available to the public. 

Ifyou are interested in purchasing this property or if you have any questions or concerns please feel 

free to call me at 307-m-6630. Please note the property will be sold at public auction with the 

starting bid determined by appraised value. 

Sincerely, 

J&le9-~ 

Kyle J. Shook 

Real Estate Transaction Specialist 

EFFECTIVELY1f,LANAGIN,G N A TURAL RESOURCESAND FUNDS FOR CURRENTAND FUTURE GENERA TIONS

No Written Comments from the Lessee of Parcel 

No.2 were received by the date of this analysis.

Little Rawhide Lake Proposed Sale 

Effective Flood Plain 

Exhibit "E" 

Legend 

Trust Land 

o Subject Properties 

FEMA Flood Zone 

s Date: 10/2212012

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Exhibit "F" 

122 West 25th Street MAITHEW H. MEAD 


Governor 

Phone: 307.777.7331 

Fax: 307.777.3524 

RYAN M.LANCE 

slfmail@wyo.lWv 

Director 

November 7,2012 

Scott Talbott, Director 

Wyoming Game & Fish Department 

5400 Bishop Blvd. 

Cheyenne. WY 82002 

RE: OSLI Proposed Sale ofLittle Rawhide Lake Parcels (State Trust Land) 

TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH. RANGE 72 WEST. 6TH P.M.• CAMPBELL COUNlY. WY 

SECTION 13= SW1/4SWl!4 

SECTION 14: SEll4SEI/ 4 

SECfION 23: NEll4NEl/4 

SECTION 24: Wl/2NWI/4; SEl/4NWI/4; pt.E2SW4 

TOTAL OF 28540± ACRES 

Dear Mr. Talbott, 

Pursuant to W.S. 36-9-101 and Board of Land Commissioners Rules Chapter 26, Section 4. the Director of the 

Office of State Lands and Investments proposed the subject lands be considered for disposal at public auction. 

In accordance with the rules of the Board of Land Commissioners, please provide our office with your agencies 

written assessment of the existence and importance of wildlife and fisheries habitats located on the deeded and 

state parcels. From our inquiry on your website, these locations are not within the sage-grouse core area. 

Please reply by December IS. 2012 so this information can be included in our detailed analysis and presented 

to the public. 

Should you have any questions or concerns please call me at 307-777-6630. 

Sincerely, 

~-+-~~\::- 

Lisa Reinhart 

Senior Lands Management Specialist 

E FFECTIVELJ'MANA GING NATURAL RESOURCESAND FUNDSFOR CURRENTAND FUTURE GENERA TJONS

WYOMING GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 

GOVERNOR 

MATniEWH MEAD 

DIRECTOR 

SCOTT TALBOTT 

COMMISSIONERS 

AARON ClARK - President 

5400 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, \fIJY 82006 

MIKE HEAlY - VICe PreSIdent 

Phone: (307) 777-4600 Fax: (3D7) 777-4699 

Web site: http://wgfd.wyo.gov 

RICHARD KLOUDA 

fREDUNDZEY 

T CARRIE LITTLE 

EDMIGNERY 

CHARlES PRICE 

December 14, 2012 

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John 

WER 13047 

Office of State Lands and Investments 

Proposed Sale of State Trust Land 

Little Rawhide Lake Parcels 

Campbell County 

Lisa Reinhart 

Senior Lands Management Specialist 

Office of State Lands and Investments 

Real Estate & Fann Division 

Herschler Building 3 rd Floor West 

122 West 25 111 Street 

Cheyenne, WY 82002 

Dear Ms. Reinhart: 

The staff of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has reviewed the proposed sale of the 

Little Rawhide Lake Parcels (State Trust Land) in Campbell County. We have no terrestrial 

wildlife or aquatic concerns pertaining to the proposed sale of state trust lands. 

Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 

Amanda Withroder, Staff Biologist, at (307) 473-3436. 

Sine rely, 

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Emm ri l 

· ~uty Director 

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USFWS 

Erika Peckham - WGFD, Sheridan Region 

Lynn Jahnke - WGFD, Sheridan Region 

Paul Mavrakis - WGFD, Sheridan Region 

"Conserving H'ildliji! - Serving People"


Exhibit "G" 

122 West 25th Street MATTHEW H. MEAD 


Governor 

Phone: 307.777.7331 

Fax: 307.777.3524 

RYAN M.LANCE 

~Ifmail@wyo.eoy 

Director 

November 7, 2012 

Milward Simpson, Director 

Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources 

2301 Central Ave. 

Barrett Building, 4th F100r 

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 

RE: OSU Proposed Sale ofLittle Rawhide Lake Parcels (State Trust Land) 

TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH. RANGE 72 WEST. 6TIf P.M.. CAMPBELL COUNlY. WY 

SECI10N 13: SWl/4SVh/4 

SECI10N 14: SEl/4SEl/4 

SECI10N 2$ NEl/4NEl/4 

SECTION 24: Wl/2NWI/4; SEl/4NWl/4; pt.E2SW4 

TOTAL OF 28S.4.0± ACRES 

Dear Mr. Simpson, 

Pursuant to W.S. 36-9-101 and Board of Land Commissioners Rules Chapter 26, Section 4, the Director of the 

Office ofState Lands and Investments proposed the subject lands be considered for disposal at public auction. 

In accordance with the rules of the Board of Land Commissioners, please provide our office with your agencies 

written assessment of the existence and importance of public recreational opportunities and cultural resources 

located on this parcel of state trust land. 

Please reply by December 15, 2012 so this information can be included in our detailed analysis and presented 

to the public. 

Should you have any questions or concerns please call me at 307-m-6630. 

Sincerely, 

Lisa Reinhart 

Senior Lands Management Specialist 

EFFECTIVELYMANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES AND FUNDS FOR CURRENTAND FUTURE GENERATIONS

ARTS. PARKS. 

Offtce of the Wyoming State Archaeologist 

Department 3431,1000 East University Ave. 

HISTORY. laramie. Wi 82071 

Wyoming Slate Parts & rutlnl Resources (307)721-0882 FAX (307)745-8732 


Lisa Reinhart 


Office ofState Lands and Investments 

122 West 25 th Street 


Re: OSLI Proposed Sale of Little Rawhide Lake ParceI~State Trust Land) 

TOWNSHIP SO NORTH. RANGE 72 WEST. 6 P,M .. CAMPBELL COUNTY. WY 

Section 13: SWII4SW1I4; Section 14: SEl/4SEJl4; 

Section 23: NE1I4NElI4; Section 24: W1I2NW1/4, SE1I4NW1I4, pt. E2SW4 

Total of285.4.0± Acres 

Dear Ms Reinhart: 

Thank you for your request for input dated November 7 regaroing the above listed land sale 

proposal that involves the Little Rawhide Lake parcels. Using the SHPO and State 

Archaeologist process for comments on OSLI auction lists, we have no recommendations at this 

time. We understand that the standard stipulation in OSLI rules Chapter 18, Section 3h would 

apply to any development on the minerals that the State retains. Thank you for the opportunity 

to comment. 

If you have any questions or would like to meet, please feel free to contact Dr. Mark: E. Miller, 

State Archaeologist at (307) 766-5564. 

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Mark E. Miller, Ph ..D. 

State Archaeologist 

Cc: 

Milward Simpson, Director, State Parks and Cultural Resources 

Sara Needles, Division Administrator, Cultural Resources 

Todd Thibodeau, Planning Coordinator, State Parks and Historic Sites 

Mary Hopkins, SHPO 

Steve Sutter, Cultural Resource Specialist 

MatthewH. Mead. Governor 

• r.ttward Simpson, Director

Field Support Ttam 

DivIsion of State Parks, Historic 

SItes & Trafls 

2301 Central Avenue 

Cheyenne,YVY 82002 

307·m.f337J 

3074 m-6005 (fax) 


Ms. Lisa Reinhart 


Office ofState Lands and Investments 

122 West 25 th Street 

Cheyenne, Wyoniln8 82002 

RE: 

OSLI Proposed Sale ofLittle Rawhide Lake Parcels (State Trust Land) 

Dear Ms. Reinhart: 

I have reviewed the referenced letter and map and find no existence or importance of public 

recreational opporttmities located on this state land. Therefore, the Division ofState Parks, 

Historic Sites and Trails has no concerns with the Office ofState Lands and Investments moving 

forward with the proposed sale ofthe referenced parcels. 

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to contact me should you 

have any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely, 

6"il ~;£ 

Tracy J. ...:;i;:.;;lli.,......--.. 

Grant 

State istoric: Sites and Trails 

2301 Central Avenue, 4 111 Floor Barrett Bldg. 


307-777-8681 

MaIIIIew H. Mead, GMmor 

• Mi/ward Simpson, Director

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Gillette Comprehensive Plan 

FUTURE LAND USE 

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Office and Limited Commercial 

Mixed Use 2: High Density Residential, 

Office and Commercial 

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" Planned Mixed Use 

_ Urban Corridor 

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FUTURE LAND USE 

NEQUADRANT 

Gillette, Wyoming 

Rural Residential 

Low Density Residential 

Medium Density Residential 

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Conservation Development 

Mobile Homes 

Commercial 

Mixed Use 1: Mixed Density Residential, 

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Urban Corridor 

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Industry 

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Park and Recreation 

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