The Green River City Council made a number of proclamations during the May 7 council meeting, including recognizing National Police Week, which is May 12-18. The Council also recognized Arbor Day, Building Safety Month, Green River Clean-Up Day, Law Enforcement Torch Run Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Economic Development Week, National Public Works Week and Nurses Month. Green River Police Department representatives were on hand to receive the Police Week proclamation. Pictured from left to right are, in back, Council Members Sherry Bushman, Robert Berg, Mike Shutran, George Jost, Ron Williams, and Gary Killpack. Picured from left to right in front are Sergeant Gary Bach, Captain Brad Halter, Officer Zach Otte, Mayor Pete Rust, Police Chief Sean Sturlaugson and Officer Kyle Delisser.
The Green River City Council is taking steps to move forward on a number of projects, including putting on Flaming Gorge Days, paving East Third North Street, replacing Riverside Memorial Park's playground equipment, and more.
Flaming Gorge Days preparation
With the council having previously approved agreements with different entities for different aspects of Flaming Gorge Days, plans for the event at the end of June have been moving forward.
The City Council took another step to secure more funding for the event during Tuesday night's meeting when they approved the submission of an application for grant funding that is available through the Joint Travel and Tourism Board for local events.
City Communications Administrator Steve Core explained that the application would be for $8,000 which, if awarded, would help pay for the rental of the stage and equipment for the concerts. Council documents noted that Flaming Gorge Days has received this kind of funding in the past.
In addition to finding funding, other plans for the event have continued to come together and be announced recently.
Adelska, the company the council approved a contract with to organize the concert aspect of Flaming Gorge Days, announced the two musical acts that will be performing on Saturday night. The opening band will be Wildwood, a new country group from Utah that performs both original songs and covers from popular artists, and has opened for country stars Deana Carter and Billy Dean. The main act will be Cody Robbins, who is originally from Provo, Utah, but lately has been recording an album in Nashville.
Green River Parks and Recreation has also been working on the Flaming Gorge Days parade. After voting from residents took place, it was announced that the parade theme will be "Back to the Future." Those who wish to be in the parade have until June 26 to register.
More information about Flaming Gorge Days can be found at the new website, flaminggorgedayswy.com.
Addressing E 3 N
While citizens have been asking for East Third North Street to be paved for over a decade, the project has often been delayed due to a lack of funding. The issue was brought before the council again last October, when Public Works Director Mark Westenskow explained that the road once again didn't make it onto the list of projects to be funded by sixth penny tax dollars. Mayor Pete Rust said the council would discuss the issue further in the future.
Since that time, the city and Westenskow have continued to look into the project, and are now taking steps towards finding solutions. During this week's City Council meeting, the council approved an agreement for surveying services related to the site.
Westenskow explained that he has had discussions with residents about East Third North and has been working to identify what needs to be done and what the restraints related to the project might be.
It was determined that the best course of action would be to have surveys done in the area, both a topographical survey and a boundary survey. The Public Works Department put out a request for proposals and received several in response. The most cost-effective proposal was from William H. Smith (WHS) and Associates, with a contract amount of $6,500. The council unanimously approved the agreement for WHS to provide the specified surveying services, which will help the city determine how to address the long-standing issue of the road.
Playground progress
The City of Green River is also continuing to work on projects to improve Riverside Memorial Park. While there are also projects for riverbank stabilization, sidewalk replacement and lighting, this week the council specifically took action on efforts to replace the playground.
Parks and Recreation Director Katie Duncombe explained that the city requested bids specifically for the playground project. They received bids from seven vendors, but based on how the bids were reviewed and scored, as well as the price, she recommended awarding the bid to Star Playground, specifically Option 2. The council approved the bid for the purchase and installation of the Riverside Memorial Park Playground in the amount of $98,250.
Duncombe explained that the funds for the project come from not only the city but also a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant and a Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Rec Mil Grant. Mayor Rust noted it is nice to see the city and school district working together on projects.
Other business
During the Tuesday night meeting, the City Council also approved a new liquor license for Mi Casita after a change in ownership, approved the Seneshale Addition 29-lot subdivision improvements as complete, approved an agreement with Core Safety Group to provide on-site trench and excavation safety training to multiple city departments, approved the Recreation Center to switch to a new scheduling platform app, approved an agreement for Castle Rock Hospital District employees to participate in an Employer Fitness Program (EFP) with the Recreation Center, and approved an agreement for the Monster Truck Nitro Tour to return to Green River this summer and make use of the rodeo grounds.
The City Council also conducted a budget workshop before the regular council meeting. City Administrator Reed Clevenger presented and went over information about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as it currently stands, including looking at sales tax revenue and funding requests.
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