Green River public meetings in 2025

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss extending the Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement by 60 days to finalize a new contract. The body is also deciding on construction contracts and liquor license extensions.

• Proposed 60-day extension of the Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Agreement
• Construction materials testing contract with Western-EGI for Riverview Drive Reconstruction not to exceed $38,400
• Request from 307 Horse Racing, LLC to extend liquor license operational deadline to January 22, 2027
• Stock contract with 7C Buckers for Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo in the amount of $11,500
• Payment of bills including $1,371,273.12 in outstanding invoices and $1,065,000.00 in preauthorization payments

The council approved the meeting agenda and a first‑reading ordinance to extend the Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement. It authorized a $38,400 construction‑materials testing contract with Western‑EGI and voted 5‑2 to extend 307 Horse Racing, LLC’s liquor license until January 2027. The consent agenda approved a stock contract with 7C Buckers, an employee assistance program agreement, a state grant for Spaceport Day 2026, standard legal engagement terms, catering and malt‑beverage permits for upcoming events, and payment of outstanding city bills.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved first‑reading ordinance extending Rocky Mountain Power franchise (motion carried)
• Approved Western‑EGI construction‑materials testing contract up to $38,400 (motion carried)
• Approved liquor license extension for 307 Horse Racing, LLC until Jan 2027 (5‑2 vote)
• Approved stock contract with 7C Buckers for $11,500 (2026‑2027) (motion carried)
• Approved Employee Assistance Program agreement with Wevolve Counseling LLC (pending legal approval) (motion carried)
• Approved State Grant‑in‑Aid form for Spaceport Day 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved catering permit for Tomahawk Tavern and malt‑beverage permit for Seedskadee Chapter #533 Trout Unlimited (motion carried)

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The council will vote on the third‑and‑final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages to align city law with recent state statutes. It will also consider approving the city’s application for a Wyoming America 250 grant to fund a permanent reflection and seating area at Thomas Moran Park. Additional consent‑agenda actions include a DocuSign e‑signature contract, a catering permit for the Ponderosa Bar, and payment of several invoices totaling over $2.4 million.

• Third and final reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages
• Approval to submit Wyoming America 250 grant application for a reflection & seating area at Thomas Moran Park
• Approval of agreement with DocuSign, Inc. for e‑signature software
• Issuance of catering permit to Ponderosa Bar for Muley Fanatics Cowboy Christmas Party on Dec 13, 2025 at Island Pavilion
• Payment of bills: Prepaid Invoices $184,910.15; Outstanding Invoices $781,513.46; Payroll $400,595.26; Preauthorization $1,065,000.00

The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages on third and final reading. They also approved the submission of the Wyoming America 250 grant application. The consent agenda items—including a Docusign agreement, a catering permit for the Muley Fanatic Cowboy Christmas Party, approval of the November 18 minutes, and payment of various city bills—were all approved.

• Approved Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages (third and final reading)
• Approved submission of Wyoming America 250 grant application
• Approved agreement with Docusign, Inc.
• Issued catering permit to Ponderosa Bar for Muley Fanatic Cowboy Christmas Party on Dec 13, 2025
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 Council meeting
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $184,910.15, outstanding invoices $781,513.46, payroll $400,595.26, preauthorized payments $1,065,000.00

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider a second‑reading ordinance to amend Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages. It will also vote on several investment actions, including agreements with Multi‑Bank Securities, Inc. and Moreton Asset Management, and a Transportation Alternatives Program agreement for the Riverside Park pathway. Finally, the council will decide on a $200,000 change order with Bodell Construction for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility.

• Approve Change Order No. 4 with Bodell Construction for $200,000 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project
• Approve the resolution and ACH agreement with Multi‑Bank Securities, Inc.
• Approve the agreements with Moreton Asset Management for city investment funds
• Approve the WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program sub‑recipient agreement for the Riverside Park pathway and lighting project
• Approve on second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages

The Green River City Council approved a series of financial and operational actions, including a $200,000 change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility and a $55,422.52 tree‑service contract. It also adopted an amendment to the alcoholic beverages ordinance, updated the city’s investment policy, and entered into agreements with Moreton Asset Management, WYDOT, and other partners.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 2nd‑reading amendment to Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution R25-21 with MBS Securities, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved agreements with Moreton Asset Management (motion carried)
• Approved Statement of Investment Policy for the City (motion carried)
• Approved WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program agreement for Riverside Memorial Park Pathway and Lighting (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 with Bodell Construction, $200,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility (vote 4‑2)
• Approved contract with TigerTree, Inc., $55,422.52 for tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss an engineering agreement for the Easy Street Reconstruction Project and a first reading of an ordinance updating alcoholic beverage laws. The body is also reviewing horse corral leases and payment of city bills.

• Agreement with BenchMark Engineers, PC for Easy Street Reconstruction Project not to exceed $250,580
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages to align with State laws
• Release of retainage to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for the 2025 Cape Seal Project in the amount of $34,156.16
• Appointment of Shari West to the Green River Arts Council for a two-year term
• Payment of bills including $1,065,000.00 in preauthorization payments and $438,813.24 in outstanding invoices

The council approved and authorized the mayor to sign an agreement to purchase land from the Mildred Collier Living Trust. It also approved a contract with Benchmark Engineers, PC for professional engineering services up to $250,580. The retainage of $34,156.16 for the 2025 Cape Seal Project was released, and a horse corral lease with Rick Owens was approved with an $86 waiver of the first rental payment.

• Approved land purchase agreement with Mildred Collier Living Trust
• Approved Benchmark Engineers contract (not‑to‑exceed $250,580)
• Released retainage $34,156.16 for 2025 Cape Seal Project
• Approved horse corral lease with Rick Owens and waived $86 of first payment
• Approved appointment of Shari West to Green River Arts Council (2‑year term)
• Approved 1st reading amendment to Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages ordinance
• Approved horse corral lease with Jason Wilde for corral 34 (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $3,990.08, outstanding $438,813.24, payroll $311,596.34, preauthorized $1,065,000.00

City Council Meetings

The council will consider reappointing Mike Nelson to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and will accept several donated improvements from the Greenbelt Task Force and the Green River High School National Honor Society, including solar lighting, trail extensions, and park shelters. It will also approve an hourly‑fee agreement with River Oaks Communications Corporation, a subscription for cybersecurity and safety training with KnowBe4, Inc., and various leasing and licensing actions. Finally, the council will adopt the unclaimed property payment of $27.21 and approve payment of outstanding invoices totaling $404,464.79 and other bill items.

• Accept donation of Solar Lighting Project, Tea Kettle Trail, dog park shelters, FMC/Scotts Bottom Trail Extension, and buck‑and‑rail fence
• Approve hourly‑fee agreement with River Oaks Communications Corporation for franchise and cellular agreements
• Approve subscription agreement with KnowBe4, Inc. for cybersecurity and OSHA training software
• Pay $27.21 to Wyoming State Treasurer for unclaimed property
• Transfer Ponderosa Bar liquor license for the Courtney Ellifritz Memorial Pool Tournament

The council accepted several donated improvement projects, authorized new agreements with River Oaks Communications and KnowB4, and tabled a horse corral lease. Consent agenda items including a rodeo MOU, a $27.21 unclaimed property payment, a liquor‑license transfer, and bill payments were also approved.

• Approved acceptance of Greenbelt Task Force and High School Honor Society projects (solar lighting, Teakettle Trail, dog‑park shelters, trail extension, fence) – motion carried
• Approved agreement with River Oaks Communications Corp, authorizing the mayor to sign – motion carried
• Approved subscription agreement with KnowB4, Inc. for training software, authorizing the mayor to sign pending legal approval – motion carried
• Tabled motion to approve horse corral lease with Rick Owens for corral 121 – motion carried
• Approved 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee – motion carried
• Approved payment of unclaimed property check $27.21 to Wyoming State Treasurer – motion carried
• Approved transfer of Ponderosa Bar liquor license for Courtney Ellifritz Memorial Pool Tournament – motion carried
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $2,522.03, outstanding invoices $404,464.79, payroll $364,058.73, preauthorized payments $1,0 65,000.00 – motion carried

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2024-2025 Flaming Gorge Days event, discuss city staff services, and establish parameters for a service agreement with the revived Flaming Gorge Days Committee.

• Review of 2024-2025 Flaming Gorge Days event
• Discussion on public and private cooperation for the event
• Establish parameters for service agreement with Flaming Gorge Days Committee
• Discussion of city staff services provided for the event

The council reviewed the 2024‑2025 Flaming Gorge Days event and the staffing effort involved. A new Flaming Gorge Days Committee was introduced, with officers named and its nonprofit status noted. Council members talked about planning the 2026 event and the possibility of a service‑contract agreement to be presented later. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider approving a minor subdivision of two lots, renewing police compliance check contracts, and accepting a $10,000 donation for park restoration. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for police software and a permit for a local event.

• Approval of Railroad Avenue Minor Subdivision (2 lots)
• Renew alcohol and tobacco compliance check contracts ($85/check)
• Accept $10,000 donation for Riverside Memorial Park restoration
• Authorize permit for Badass Brews open container event
• Approve renewal of police forensic computer software

The council approved the final plat for the Railroad Avenue Minor Subdivision and adopted several contracts, including alcohol and tobacco compliance checks for FY2026. It accepted a $10,000 donation from TATA Chemicals for a riverbank restoration project and authorized a marker placement on city property. The council also prohibited the use of carbon monoxide gas for animal euthanasia in all city facilities and contracted services, and approved an open‑container permit for a local event.

• Approved resolution accepting final plat of Railroad Avenue Minor Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved alcohol and tobacco compliance contracts for FY2026, authorizing mayor to sign (motion carried)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from TATA Chemicals for Riverside Memorial Park riverbank restoration (motion carried)
• Authorized mayor to sign DAR letter for American 250 Patriots Marker placement (motion carried)
• Prohibited carbon monoxide gas for animal euthanasia in city facilities and contracts (motion carried)
• Authorized mayor to negotiate Flaming Gorge Days event with citizen group (motion carried)
• Approved software renewal with Cellebrite Inc. for police forensic computer upgrade (motion carried)
• Issued open container permit to Badass Brews, LLC for Monster Bash event on Oct 11, 2025 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The council will vote on a budget resolution carrying over $18,060,141 for fiscal year 2026. It will also confirm appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission, adopt a sanitary sewer easement from Lasco Storage, and accept two $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grants for a military tank restoration and a natural vegetation project. Additional items include writing off a $26.77 uncollectible account and approving payment of invoices totaling over $1.5 million.

• Approve FY2026 budget carryover resolution for $18,060,141
• Confirm appointment of Phillip Stanton to Planning & Zoning Commission (3‑year term)
• Confirm appointment of Sydney Hooten to Planning & Zoning Commission (3‑year term)
• Accept $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power grant for military tank restoration project
• Accept $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power grant for natural vegetation project

The Green River City Council approved its agenda and appointed Phillip Stanton and Sydney Hooten to the Planning & Zoning Commission for three‑year terms. It adopted a budget resolution carrying over $18,060,141 for fiscal year 2026 and accepted a sanitary sewer easement agreement from Lasco Storage, LLC. The council also accepted two $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grants and approved routine payment items in the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Phillip Stanton to Planning & Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Sydney Hooten to Planning & Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Approved FY2026 budget carryover of $18,060,141 (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution to accept sanitary sewer easement from Lasco Storage, LLC (motion carried)
• Accepted $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant for Military Tank Restoration (motion carried)
• Accepted $5,000 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant for Natural Vegetation Project (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items: write‑off $26.77, approve September 2, 2025 minutes, approve payment of bills totaling $1,561,? (prepaid $161,340.35, outstanding $1,121,441.17, payroll $318,841.25, pre‑authorized $1,065,000.00) (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss applying for federal and state grants to fund the design and engineering of the Flaming Gorge Way Corridor. The body is also considering a 10-year land use agreement renewal with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.

• Grant applications for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program and Wyoming Governor's Matching Funds for Flaming Gorge Way Corridor
• Renewal of Exchange of Use Agreement with Wyoming Game and Fish Commission for greenbelt and parking space
• Joint retainage agreement with Bodell Construction and State Bank for Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconstruction Project
• Utility fee credit of $1,108 for account 4254-002
• Malt beverage and open container permits for Badass Brews LLC

The council approved a 10‑year renewal of the Exchange of Use Agreement with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, with an option for an additional ten years. It also approved the submission of grant applications for a Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. Several consent‑agenda items, including a wastewater plant retainage agreement, utility credit, beverage and open‑container permits, and payment of city invoices, were approved.

• Approved renewal of Exchange of Use Agreement with Wyoming Game and Fish Commission for 10 years, with option for another 10
• Approved submission of Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program and Governor’s Matching Funds grant applications to USDOT and Governor’s Office
• Approved joint retainage agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconstruction Project with Bodell Construction and State Bank
• Approved $1,108 credit to utility account 4254‑002
• Approved malt beverage permit for Badass Brews LLC for Fall into Fall Festival on Sep 20 2025 at Expedition Island
• Approved open‑container permits for Badass Brews LLC for multiple dates in Sep 2025 and Oct 2025
• Approved minutes from the Aug 19 2025 council meeting
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $130,285.87, outstanding invoices $1,028,715.18, payroll $383,779.42, preauthorized payments $1,694,443.14

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will decide on several contracts and agreements at this meeting, including a $368,680 bid to replace the city's network infrastructure and a grant amendment to extend repairs at Riverside Memorial Park until September 2026. Other items include asbestos training, a road project change order, and community service agreements for FY26.

• Award $368,680 bid to Advanced Network Management, Inc. for network infrastructure replacement
• Extend LWCF grant term to 09/30/2026 for Riverside Memorial Park riverbank repairs
• Approve $13,719 change order for 2025 Cape Seal Project at Mississippi and West Teton
• Approve $255,784 in FY26 community service agreements for 12 local organizations
• Waive water tap fee for Sweetwater County School District #2's new FFA property

The council approved several items, including a grant amendment with the Wyoming Department of State Parks, a contract to replace the city’s network infrastructure, and a service agreement for asbestos training. It also approved a change order increasing the Cape Seal Project contract and a series of FY26 community service agreements and payments. All motions were carried.

• Approved $368,680.99 network infrastructure contract with Advanced Network Management, Inc.
• Approved acceptance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Agreement Amendment with Wyoming Department of State Parks
• Approved Service Agreement with Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health for asbestos training, authorizing the mayor to sign
• Approved Change Order #1 for the 2025 Cape Seal Project, increasing the contract to $683,123.22
• Approved FY26 Community Service Agreements totaling $255,784 (pending legal review)
• Approved agreement with Dynamic Controls Inc. for S2 door lock system licensing and maintenance, $15,920 (pending legal approval)
• Approved waiver of water tap fee for Sweetwater County School District #2 for the FFA Property
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $1,954,060.03, outstanding invoices $491,868.17, payroll expenditures $359,531.26, preauthorized payments $2,065,000.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a cost of service and rate study. The meeting includes decisions on water tank rehabilitation assessments and federal grant applications for police and fire equipment.

• Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Northside and Upland water tank assessments not to exceed $9,750
• Grant applications for approximately 9 SCBAs for the Fire Department and license plate readers for the Police Department
• 6-month extension for FY23 SHSP Grants for fire department equipment and lift station transfer switches
• Reappointment of Gary Killpack to the Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board
• Payment of bills including $4,065,000.00 in preauthorization payments

The council approved an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a $9,750 tank‑rehab feasibility study. It accepted the Two State Homeland Security Program Grant Agreement Amendments with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, pending legal approval, and authorized the submission of grant applications. Council members also reappointed Gary Killpack to the Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board and approved a consent agenda covering multiple event permits, liquor‑license transfers, a horse‑corral lease, prior meeting minutes, and bill payments.

• Approved $9,750 HDR Engineering agreement for Green River Tank Rehab Feasibility Review
• Approved and accepted Two State Homeland Security Program Grant Agreement Amendments (pending legal approval)
• Approved submission of State Homeland Security Program Grant Applications to Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
• Reappointed Gary Killpack to Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board (term 7/1/2024‑6/30/2027)
• Approved multiple event permits and liquor‑license transfers (malt beverage, catering, open container, license transfers)
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Clay Allen for corral 124
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2025 and July 15, 2025 council meetings
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $1,291,969.14, outstanding $889,201.16, payroll $443,438.12, preauthorized $4,065,000.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to allow Pioneer Park to rent vacant homesites to RV tenants for five years. The body is also reviewing fire protection agreements and health department contracts.

• Special Use Permit for Pioneer Park to allow RV rentals on vacant lots
• MOU with Jamestown Fire Control District for fire protection services
• Contract extension with Wyoming Department of Health for wastewater virus surveillance
• HVAC systems support agreement with Long Building Technologies, Inc. for $22,112
• Payment of bills including $381,265.94 for payroll and $4,065,000.00 for preauthorization payments

The council approved the agenda and then adopted Resolution R25-17, granting Brittney Mong a special‑use permit for Pioneer Park to rent vacant homesites to RV tenants for five years. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Jamestown Fire Control District, an amendment to the Wyoming Department of Health contract for wastewater virus surveillance, and a series of consent‑agenda items including an HVAC services contract, a horse‑corral lease, a liquor‑license transfer, a malt‑beverage permit, and payroll and pre‑authorized payments. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved special‑use permit for Pioneer Park RV rentals (Resolution R25-17, motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Jamestown Fire Control District and authorized Mayor to sign (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment Two to Wyoming Department of Health contract for wastewater virus surveillance and authorized Mayor to sign (motion carried)
• Approved System Support Agreement with Long Building Technology, Inc for HVAC services FY2026 ($22,112) (consent agenda)
• Approved horse corral lease with Terry Adcock for corral 16 (consent agenda)
• Approved transfer of Tomahawk Tavern LLC liquor license for Whiskey Goats Pine Bluffs Whiskey Tasting on July 17, 2025 at 416 Main Street, Rock Springs (consent agenda)
• Approved Malt Beverage Permit for Green River Greenbelt Task Force at Winter Brew Fest on Nov 15, 2025 at Island Pavilion (consent agenda)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure projects, including a major road reconstruction and wastewater plant upgrades. The body will also review agreements for police wellness checks and regional air service.

• Bid award of $2,156,598.49 to Kilgore Companies, LLC for Riverview Drive Reconstruction Phase One
• Change Order #3 of $239,735 with Bodell Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant UPS upgrade
• Grant application for Riverside Memorial Park pathway and solar lighting enhancements
• Agreement with Brower Psychological Services for police department wellness checks
• Grant agreement of $3,500 from Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for Flaming Gorge Days

The council approved a resolution to submit a WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant for Riverside Memorial Park pathway and lighting. It approved several agreements and amendments, including police wellness checks, a SkyWest air‑service amendment, and a $3,500 tourism grant. The council awarded the $2,156,598.49 contract to Kilgore Companies for Phase One of the Riverview Drive reconstruction and approved a $239,735 change order for the wastewater treatment plant project. Consent‑agenda items—including permits, a horse‑corral lease, and payment of $3,402,182.38 in bills—were also approved.

• Approved resolution authorizing FY2026 WYDOT TAP grant application for Riverside Memorial Park pathway and lighting (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Brower Psychological Services for police wellness checks, pending legal approval (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment Two to SkyWest Cooperative Air Service Agreement to extend term to 2029, pending legal approval (motion carried)
• Approved $3,500 grant agreement with Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for Flaming Gorge Days (motion carried)
• Awarded $2,156,598.49 contract to Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis & Lewis, Inc. for Riverview Drive Reconstruction Phase One (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order #3 with Bodell Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility, $239,735 (motion carried; Council Members Maser and Williams voted against)
• Approved engagement letter with Clinger Hagerman for FY2025 audit (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items: horse corral lease, catering permit for Santa Fe Southwest Grill, open‑container permits for Badass Brews LLC, June 17 2025 minutes, and payment of payroll $337,182.38 and pre‑authorized $3,065,000 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to adopt the FY2026 budget, schedule of fees, and wages for officials. The body is also reviewing several construction bids and public safety contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Bid award of $449,277.95 to Wylie Construction, Inc. for Riverside Memorial riverbank armoring
• Bid award of $86,697 to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for 9 SCBA units
• Contract of $98,235 with State of Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for HIDTA
• Acceptance of $71,382.95 maintenance bond for Pipeline Estates Subdivision

The council adopted the FY2026 budget and the wage schedule for elected and appointed officials. It also approved the City Administrator’s one‑year contract extension. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including a joint signage request with Sweetwater County and a maintenance agreement for the Pipeline Estates Subdivision.

• Approved City Administrator contract extension (5-2)
• Adopted FY2026 budget (resolution R25-13)
• Approved wage resolution for elected and appointed officials (FY ending 6/30/2026)
• Approved joint resolution with Sweetwater County to change I‑80 signage for Wilkins Peak bike trails
• Accepted control and maintenance of Pipeline Estates improvements with $71,382.95 standby letter of credit
• Awarded $449,277.95 Riverside Memorial Riverbank Armoring contract to Wylie Construction, Inc.
• Awarded $86,697 SCBA units contract to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
• Approved $98,235 HIDTA contract with Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, authorizing mayor to sign

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider awarding a reconstruction contract for Bridger Drive and approving matching funds for Riverside Memorial Park. The body is also reviewing a PUD plat amendment and a sanitary sewer easement. Other items include various liquor catering permits and land use exchanges.

• Bid award for Bridger Drive Reconstruction Project to Wylie Construction, Inc. for $1,521,081.00
• Matching funds up to $62,000 for Riverside Park Riverbank Enhancement Project
• Materials testing contract amendment with Inberg-Miller Engineers not to exceed $34,000
• Amendment to Green River Commercial Center PUD plat at Upland Way and West Teton
• Land use exchange agreement with Sweetwater County School District #2 for Collier Park

The Green River City Council approved its agenda and adopted several resolutions, including a sanitary sewer easement and a plat amendment for the Commercial Center. It authorized additional matching funds for a park grant, awarded the $1,521,081 Bridger Drive reconstruction contract, and approved a $34,000 materials‑testing contract. The council also approved a land‑exchange agreement for Collier Park and authorized payment of pending city bills.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution accepting sanitary sewer easement (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Green River Commercial Center PUD plat (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution making additional matching funds available for Land and Water Conservation Fund grant (motion carried)
• Awarded 2025 Bridger Drive Reconstruction Project to Wylie Construction, Inc. for $1,521,081 (motion carried)
• Approved Inberg‑Miller Engineers materials‑testing contract up to $34,000 (motion carried)
• Approved land‑exchange agreement with Sweetwater County School District #2 for Collier Park and FFA Program (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $2,598.62, outstanding $663,625.15, payroll $329,558.96, preauthorized $1,065,000.00 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and service contracts, including wastewater plant upgrades and landfill monitoring. The body is also considering a grant application for Flaming Gorge Days and an agreement extension with the FBI.

• Change Order No. 2 with Bodell Construction for $328,278 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project
• Engineering Services Proposal with Inberg-Miller Engineers for $12,500 for closed landfill monitoring
• Grant application to the Joint Travel & Tourism Board for Flaming Gorge Days in the amount of $3,500
• Resolution to accept a drainage easement from Green River DG, LLC
• Addendum to the 2020 Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Green River City Council approved a drainage easement from Green River DG, LLC. It authorized a $3,500 grant application for Flaming Gorge Days, an addendum to the FBI memorandum, and a $12,500 engineering services contract with Inberg‑Miller Engineers. The council approved Change Order No. 2 with Bodell Construction for $328,278 for the wastewater treatment plant replacement (vote 4‑2). The consent agenda items, including several alcohol service permits, a utility credit of $529.10, and payment of bills totaling $1,733,954.97, were also approved.

• Approved Drainage Easement Agreement from Green River DG, LLC (motion carried)
• Authorized $3,500 grant application for Flaming Gorge Days (motion carried)
• Approved addendum to FBI Memorandum of Understanding (motion carried)
• Approved $12,500 engineering services proposal with Inberg‑Miller Engineers (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Bodell Construction for $328,278 (vote 4‑2)
• Approved malt beverage permit for Badass Brews LLC for Trail Days (motion carried)
• Approved catering permits for Embassy Tavern, Lew’s Inc dba Sands Buddha Bob’s Liquor Catering (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $105,868.33, outstanding $255,660.08, payroll $361,425.56, preauthorized $1,0 65,000.00 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, then vote on awarding the 2025 Cape Seal Project to Morgan Industries for $669,404.20. Other decisions include accepting a $3,000 donation for a tank refurbishment at Veterans Park, renewing a background-check agreement with Wyoming DCI, and approving a habitat management plan for Scott's Bottom Nature Area. Multiple consent items involve leases, sculptures, permits, and payments.

• Award of 2025 Cape Seal Project to Morgan Industries, Inc. for $669,404.20 for road patching and slurry seal on multiple city streets
• Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (workshop session)
• Acceptance of $3,000 restricted donation from American Legion for refurbishing the military tank at Veterans Park
• Agreement with Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for fingerprint background checks on youth-program staff and volunteers
• Approval of Habitat Management Plan for Scott's Bottom Nature Area at FMC Park

The council approved several actions, including awarding the 2025 Cape Seal Project contract to Morgan Industries, Inc. for $669,404.20. It also accepted a $3,000 restricted donation from the American Legion Post 28 for a veterans park tank refurbishment, and approved the $1,085,000 preauthorization payments list. Additional approvals covered fingerprint background checks for youth program staff, a habitat management plan for Scott’s Bottom Nature Area, and various consent‑agenda items such as a PacifiCorp lease renewal and purchase of park sculptures.

• Awarded 2025 Cape Seal Project contract to Morgan Industries, Inc. for $669,404.20 – motion carried
• Accepted $3,000 donation from American Legion Post 28 for Military Tank refurbishment – motion carried (Bushman abstained)
• Approved Habitat Management Plan for Scott’s Bottom Nature Area (FMC Park) – motion carried
• Approved agreement with Wyoming DCI for fingerprint background checks for youth program staff – motion carried
• Approved Preauthorization Payments List of $1,085,000 – motion carried (Williams voted against)
• Approved renewal of PacifiCorp lease for an additional 5 years – motion carried
• Approved purchase of two otter sculptures and one birdbath for $9,100 – motion carried
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $61,157.54, outstanding $760,102.32, payroll $669,118.73, preauthorized $1,085,000 – motion carried

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit to expand Lil Rascals Child Care Center capacity beyond 15 children at 595 Bramwell Street. They will also consider a $789,612 amendment for engineering services on the wastewater treatment plant replacement project, a subdivision replat, and several consent agenda items including park improvements and grant applications.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve special use permit for Lil Rascals Child Care Center, increasing capacity from 15 to 16 or more children
• Consideration of Amendment No. 4 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for $789,612 for wastewater treatment plant design services
• Change Order No. 1 with Bodell Construction for additional contract time on wastewater treatment plant (no cost change)
• Approval of subdivision replat for Sugar Ranch Subdivision (3-lot residential in Jamestown, within 1 mile of city limits)
• Consent agenda includes $41,329.96 for Evers Park playground resurfacing and $5,000 grant application for military tank restoration at Veterans Park

The council approved Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for up to $789,612 of additional professional services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project. It also approved Change Order No. 1 with Bodell Construction for the same wastewater project, granted a special use permit for Lil Rascals Child Care Center, and approved the Sugar Ranch Subdivision re‑plat for lots 6‑16 of Block 18. Several routine consent‑agenda items, including a $41,329.96 playground resurfacing contract, were also approved.

• Approved Amendment No. 4 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for up to $789,612 (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Bodell Construction for the wastewater plant project (motion carried)
• Approved special use permit for Lil Rascals Child Care Center at 595 Bramwell St (motion carried)
• Approved Sugar Ranch Subdivision re‑plat for lots 6‑16 of Block 18 (motion carried)
• Approved Cowboy Curbing and Landscape, LLC playground resurfacing contract for $41,329.96 (motion carried)
• Approved fire alarm monitoring services contract for City Hall (motion carried)
• Approved catering permit for J L Pax, Inc. at Golden Hour Senior Center (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license for 2025 Dart Tournament (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several resolutions and action items, including a $789,612 amendment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility with Burns & McDonnell Engineering, a $348,000 work order for the Indian Hills Drive Reconstruction Project with Jorgensen Associates, and a resolution accepting a $7,500 grant from AKC Reunite for a police drug K-9. The agenda also includes reappointments to boards and commissions, proclamations, and consent agenda items like facility usage and a tourism grant.

• Amendment #4 with Burns & McDonnell for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility, $789,612
• Work order with Jorgensen Associates for Indian Hills Drive Reconstruction Project, $348,000
• Resolution accepting AKC Reunite grant $7,500 for police drug K-9, using opioid settlement funds
• Reappointment of Gordon Gunter to Green River Airport Advisory Board, term through April 2028
• Reappointment of Michele Schmidt to Planning & Zoning Commission, term through April 2028

The council confirmed several board appointments, accepted a police grant, approved a major road contract, and adopted various administrative items. One amendment to a professional services agreement was tabled. Several routine consent‑agenda items, including permits and bill payments, were also approved.

• Approved $348,000 contract with Jorgensen Associates for Indian Hills Drive reconstruction (motion carried)
• Accepted $19,652 AKC Reunite grant and modified the General Fund for the Police Department’s Patrol Division (motion carried)
• Tabled Amendment #4 to the Burns & McDonnell professional services agreement (5-1, Mayor Rust voted against)
• Reappointed Gordon Gunter to the Green River Airport Advisory Board (term 4/1/2025‑4/1/2028, motion carried)
• Reappointed Mera Souare to the Combined Communications Joint Powers Board (term 4/1/2025‑4/1/2028, motion carried)
• Approved catering permits for Wild Horse Saloon at the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid invoices $108,947.90, outstanding invoices $561,878.16, payroll $311,880.90, pre‑authorized payments $1,065,000.00 (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved facility usage requests for Sweetwater County School District #2 for the 2025‑2026 school year (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will decide whether to authorize a permit application for major modifications to the wastewater treatment plant discharge permit, required as the new plant is built. They will also consider a pilot leak study of aging cast iron water lines on Flaming Gorge Way and a request to transfer a $200,000 Wyoming Wildlife & Natural Resource Trust grant for the Kildeer Wetland Project to the city. Additionally, the council will appoint Anna Knudsen to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and approve routine consent agenda items including payment of bills totaling over $2.7 million.

• Authorization to submit a major modification permit application to Wyoming DEQ for the new wastewater treatment plant (expires June 30, 2026)
• Agreement with Fluid Conservation Systems for a six-to-eight-week pilot leak study of cast iron water lines on Flaming Gorge Way
• Request to transfer a $200,000 WWNRT grant for the Kildeer Wetland Project to the city and extend it by two years
• Appointment of Anna Knudsen to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term (2025-2028)
• Consent agenda includes approval of utility credits ($186 and $1,958.50) and payment of bills: $92,370.91 prepaid, $1,255,944.09 outstanding, $301,723.66 payroll, $1,065,000.00 preauthorization

The Green River City Council approved a work order and contract with Jorgensen Associates, Inc. for surveying, geotechnical, and engineering services for the Indian Hills Drive Reconstruction Project, with a not-to-exceed cost of $348,000. The council also accepted a $19,652 grant from AKC Reunite for a police drug K-9, adopted an updated administrative procedure for business-related travel, and confirmed several board appointments. A proposed amendment to the Burns & McDonnell agreement was tabled on a 5-1 vote, with Mayor Rust voting against tabling.

• Approved $348,000 engineering contract with Jorgensen Associates for Indian Hills Drive project
• Accepted $19,652 AKC Reunite grant for police drug K-9 and General Fund modification
• Adopted updated Administrative Procedure for Business-Related Travel
• Confirmed Council Member Williams to Joint Powers Telecommunications Board
• Reappointed Gordon Gunter to Airport Advisory Board (term through April 1, 2028)
• Reappointed Mera Souare to Combined Communications Joint Powers Board (3-year term)
• Reappointed Michele Schmidt to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Tabled Amendment #4 to Burns & McDonnell agreement (5-1, Mayor voting against)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider a resolution approving the replat of the Sugar Ranch Subdivision into three lots, a county subdivision within one mile of city limits. The consent agenda includes a $20,000 contract with Lantis Productions for the July 4 fireworks display, a trade agreement with TRN Media, a horse corral lease with Karen Dominguez, and a liquor license transfer for the Ponderosa Bar to cater Mule Deer Days Expo. The council also will vote on appointments to the Arts Council and approve payments totaling over $3.7 million.

• Resolution to replat Sugar Ranch Subdivision (2.036 acres, zoned R-2) into 3 lots along Highway 374
• Contract with Lantis Productions for July 4 fireworks display for $20,000
• Trade agreement between TRN Media and Green River Recreation Center
• Horse corral lease with Karen Dominguez for corral 14
• Transfer of Ponderosa Bar liquor license for Mule Deer Days Expo (March 21-23) at Sweetwater County Events Complex

The Green River City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a $20,000 contract with Lantis Production, Inc. for the July 4, 2025 fireworks display, a trade agreement with TRN Media, a horse corral lease with Karen Dominguez, and a liquor license transfer for the Mule Deer Days Expo. The council also confirmed appointments to the Arts Council and approved the agenda as amended, removing a resolution about the Sugar Ranch Subdivision replat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $20,000 fireworks contract with Lantis Production, Inc. (consent agenda)
• Approved trade agreement with TRN Media and Green River Recreation Center (consent agenda)
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Karen Dominguez for corral 14 (consent agenda)
• Approved transfer of Ponderosa Bar's liquor license for Mule Deer Days Expo (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from Feb 4 and Feb 18, 2025 meetings (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,734,992.10 (consent agenda)
• Confirmed Jeff Bernal to Green River Arts Council for 2-year term
• Confirmed Noreena Gunter's reappointment to Green River Arts Council for 2-year term

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the renewal of 25 liquor licenses. The body is also considering the termination of a federal grant for Riverside Memorial Park due to rising costs.

• Renewal of 25 Retail, Limited Retail, Restaurant and Microbrewery liquor licenses
• Termination of a FY22 Transportation Alternative Program Grant ($400,000 federal / $100,000 local match) for Riverside Memorial Park
• Application for a $230,162 Rec Mil Grant from Sweetwater County School District #2
• Payment of bills totaling $1,682,909.12 across prepaid, outstanding, payroll, and preauthorization accounts
• Appointments to the WYDOT Green River Urban Systems Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Green River City Council approved the renewal of liquor licenses for the term April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, pending business licenses and state approval. It also authorized termination of a FY22 Transportation Alternatives Program grant agreement with WYDOT. Three board appointments were confirmed, and a consent agenda including a $230,162 Rec Mil grant application and payments totaling over $1.6 million was approved.

• Approved liquor license renewals for 2025-2026 (motion carried)
• Authorized termination of FY22 Transportation Alternatives Program grant with WYDOT (motion carried)
• Confirmed Joe Kizzire to WYDOT Green River Urban Systems Advisory Committee (2-year term)
• Confirmed Rob Fischer to WYDOT Green River Urban Systems Advisory Committee (2-year term)
• Confirmed Ryan Schaefer to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (3-year term)
• Approved consent agenda including $230,162 Rec Mil grant application for summer programs and park improvements
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,682,909.12 (prepaid, outstanding, payroll, preauthorized)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a workshop on the Pavement Condition Index, then consider a $47,500 utility rate study by NewGen Strategies & Solutions to update rates due to inflation and regulatory changes. Other action items include a data center assessment with iT1 Source, LLC and a fire alarm monitoring agreement for the new wastewater treatment plant. The consent agenda includes approving 24-hour bar openings for 2025, utility account credits, and a $1,250 sponsorship for the Memorial Hospital Foundation's Red Tie Gala. The council will also go into executive session to discuss litigation.

• Discussion on the Pavement Condition Index and street summary from 2024 pavement management report.
• Reappointment of Cathy Hemker to the Green River Tree Board for a three-year term.
• Consideration of a statement of work with iT1 Source, LLC for a data center assessment.
• Approval of a $47,500 proposal from NewGen Strategies & Solutions for a utility rate study.
• Approval of a one-year fire alarm monitoring agreement with StateFire DC Specialties for the new wastewater treatment plant.

The City Council approved a $47,500 utility rate study proposal from NewGen Strategies & Solutions, with Council Member Williams voting against. They also approved a statement of work with iT1 Source, LLC for a data center assessment, and authorized a one-year fire alarm monitoring agreement with StateFire DC Specialties, LLC for the new wastewater treatment plant. The consent agenda, including special bar openings and utility account credits, was approved. The meeting adjourned to executive session for litigation discussion with no action taken.

• Approved $47,500 utility rate study with NewGen Strategies & Solutions (vote: 6-1, Williams against)
• Approved statement of work with iT1 Source, LLC for data center assessment, pending legal approval
• Authorized Mayor to sign one-year fire alarm monitoring agreement with StateFire DC Specialties, LLC, pending legal approval
• Confirmed Cathy Hemker's reappointment to the Green River Tree Board for a 3-year term (2025-2028)
• Approved consent agenda including special 24-hour bar openings for St. Patrick's Day, Flaming Gorge Days, Halloween, and New Year's Eve
• Approved utility account credits totaling $1,241.60 for four accounts
• Approved $1,250 sponsorship agreement with Memorial Hospital Foundation for Red Tie Gala
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $122,976.53, outstanding $256,873.69, payroll $300,437.34, preauthorized $1,065,000.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider a final reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2024 International Code Council building codes. The body will also discuss a consulting contract for the 2025 Flaming Gorge Days and hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer.

• Adoption of 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Fire codes
• Public hearing on retail liquor license transfer from Full Circle Realty, LLC to 307 Horse Racing LLC
• Consulting contract with Adelska, LLC for 2025 Flaming Gorge Days
• Modifications to the Final Plat of Pipeline Estates
• Grant application to Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board for $8,000

The Green River City Council approved amendments to Chapter 7 of the City Code adopting the 2024 International Code Council building codes on third and final reading. The council also approved a resolution accepting modifications to the Pipeline Estates final plat, with two members voting against and one abstaining. Several board appointments were confirmed, and a consulting contract for the 2025 Flaming Gorge Days was approved pending legal review.

• Approved Chapter 7 building code amendments adopting 2024 International Code Council codes (final reading)
• Approved resolution accepting modifications to Pipeline Estates final plat (5-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved consulting contract with Adelska, LLC for 2025 Flaming Gorge Days, pending legal approval
• Confirmed Ashlee Swett to Green River Arts Council (2-year term)
• Confirmed Jessie Bartlett to Green River Arts Council (2-year term)
• Confirmed Ashlee Swett to Green River Tree Board (3-year term)
• Confirmed Daniel Kawleski to Green River Tree Board (3-year term)
• Approved consent agenda including $8,000 Art on the Green grant application and $2,980,346.56 in outstanding invoices

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a second reading to adopt the 2024 International Building Codes and related codes, updating local building regulations. The council will also elect a council president and vice-president, appoint two council members to the Finance Committee, and consider several infrastructure agreements, including releasing retainage for the Faith & Evans Drive Reconstruction Project ($91,245.86) and a $139,625 engineering contract for Bridger Drive Reconstruction. Additionally, the consent agenda includes liquor license transfers and beverage permits.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting 2024 International Building, Fire, and other codes
• Release of $91,245.86 retainage for Faith & Evans Drive Reconstruction Project to Kilgore Companies LLC dba Lewis & Lewis
• Engineering services agreement with Inberg-Miller Engineers for Bridger Drive Reconstruction, not-to-exceed $139,625
• WYDOT TAP grant agreement for ADA upgrades at Monroe Elementary and Lincoln Middle schools, city cost share $32,754.44
• Election of Council President and Vice-President for 2025

The Green River City Council approved the second reading of amendments adopting 2024 International Code Council building codes, designated bank depositories, elected officers, released retainage for the Faith & Evans project, and approved engineering and grant agreements. The agreement with Adelska, LLC for Flaming Gorge Days failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved 2024 International Code Council building codes adoption (second reading)
• Approved bank depository designations (R25-01) with Shutran abstaining
• Elected Shutran as Council President and Berg as Vice-President
• Released $91,245.86 retainage to Kilgore Companies for Faith & Evans project
• Approved $139,625 engineering services agreement with Inberg-Miller Engineers for Bridger Drive
• Approved WYDOT TAP agreement with $32,754.44 cost share for ADA upgrades
• Motion to approve Adelska, LLC agreement for Flaming Gorge Days died (no second)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license transfer and bill payments