The city of Casper needs to create a "culture of health" because the cost of health care benefits for city employees is not sustainable as it currently stands, according to a memo from the city's human resources director, Tracey Belser.

Even though there are short-term objectives, such as a recent plan to hire a new company to administer the city's health plan, there are long-term issues that need to be addressed.

Belser will talk with the Casper City Council in today's work session about the problems facing the city as health care costs for city employees continue to mount.

Council members will also look at a copy of the integrated solid waste management plan which identifies continuing and new services for the city's landfill, according to a memo from Solid Waste Division Manager Cynthia Langston.

The plan examines areas such as a "pay-as-you-throw" policy, recycling possibilities, composting and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality requirements.

It is a 20-year plan that is sent to the state to be approved.

The Casper landfill is in the process of becoming a regional center, potentially accepting garbage from cities as far away as Rawlins.

Council members will also meet at 3:30 p.m. today to interview candidates to serve on the Economic Development Joint Powers Board.

Contact city reporter Christine Robinson at (307) 266-0639 or christine.robinson@trib.com.

To attend

The Casper City Council work session will be at 4:30 p.m. today in City Hall, 200 N. David St.