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Green River public meetings in 2025

19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council considers extension of Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves liquor license extension for 307 Horse Racing, LLC

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.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to adopt final amendment to alcohol beverage ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved alcohol ordinance amendment and America 250 grant submission

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Meetings

Council to approve $200,000 change order for wastewater plant project

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $200,000 wastewater plant change order and multiple contracts

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.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council considers $250,580 contract for Easy Street Reconstruction Project

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.

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✓ Decided: City approved purchase of land from Mildred Collier Living Trust

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.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to accept donated park projects and approve multiple contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved multiple community improvement projects and new agreements

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.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to discuss Flaming Gorge Days event and committee

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.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed Flaming Gorge Days and new committee; no decisions made

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.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to approve minor subdivision and police contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council bans carbon monoxide for animal euthanasia and approves multiple contracts

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.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to approve $18.06 million FY2026 budget carryover

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved FY2026 budget carryover of $18,060,141

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.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Renewed 10-year agreement with Wyoming Game & Fish Commission

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council approved a $368,680.99 contract to replace the city’s network infrastructure

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.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council approved Homeland Security grant amendments and related applications

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.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved a special‑use permit to rent Pioneer Park homesites to RV tenants

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.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council awarded $2.16 M contract for Riverview Drive Phase One reconstruction

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved FY2026 budget, wages, and key contracts

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.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council awards $1.5M Bridger Drive reconstruction contract

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approves $328,278 wastewater plant change order and other items

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council awarded $669,404 contract to Morgan Industries for Cape Seal Project

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved $789,612 amendment for wastewater plant engineering services

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.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council approved a $348,000 contract for Indian Hills Drive reconstruction

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.