Green River City Council Summary
Week of October 7, 2026
City council rejects $3 million state loan for Teton Tank rehabilitation
Council approves $384,000 engineering agreement for Killdeer Wetland System
City officials highlight $16.8 million grant savings for water and sewer plant
Green River receives federal cybersecurity grant for network upgrades
Police department secures funding for underage substance compliance checks
Tomahawk Tavern secures liquor license transfer for new downtown location
Former parks and recreation supervisor inducted into state Hall of Fame
Green River Aquatic Center to host Division I swim meet on Halloween
City council rejects $3 million state loan for Teton Tank rehabilitation
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — After extensive debate over funding mechanisms and utility rates, the Green River City Council voted down a proposed $3 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Teton Tank rehabilitation project. While public works officials argued the state loan offered a low 1.25 percent interest rate and would only be drawn upon as needed following structural testing, several council members expressed hesitation about committing to the debt before determining the true condition and priority order of the city's water tanks. The rejection leaves the funding strategy for the impending tank repairs uncertain as the city faces projected 7 percent annual water rate increases over the next three years.
Council approves $384,000 engineering agreement for Killdeer Wetland System
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The city is moving forward with the Killdeer Wetland System design project following the city council's unanimous approval of a $384,347 amended professional services agreement with WWC Engineering. The project, originally started in 2023, was temporarily stalled until the city recently secured a long-awaited B2E grant. According to city officials, the grant funds will cover 100 percent of the remaining design and engineering costs, allowing WWC Engineering to finalize plans and prepare the project for construction without requiring matching local taxpayer funds.
City officials highlight $16.8 million grant savings for water and sewer plant
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — During Tuesday's meeting, city officials highlighted a massive financial victory for Green River taxpayers regarding the upcoming water and sewer plant construction. Through the collaborative efforts of city staff, including City Administrator Reed Clevenger and Public Works Director Mark Westenskow, Green River secured a $16.8 million federal American Rescue Plan Act grant to offset the facility's construction costs. The non-repayable grant effectively reduces the financial burden on local citizens from an estimated $56 million down to $39.2 million, a move officials praised as a crucial step in maintaining financial stability for the community.
Green River receives federal cybersecurity grant for network upgrades
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The city's digital infrastructure is slated for a necessary upgrade following the unanimous acceptance of a $16,458 state and local cybersecurity grant through the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. The entirely state- and federally funded grant requires no local financial match and will be used to purchase a new firewall for the city's network. Information technology officials noted that the city's current firewall is aging, making the grant-funded replacement a timely enhancement for municipal digital security.
Police department secures funding for underage substance compliance checks
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — Retailers across the city will continue to see regular alcohol, tobacco and kratom compliance checks after the city council approved an updated grant contract between the Green River Police Department and the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police. The grant increases funding to $150 per check to cover officer overtime and compensate the individuals utilized for the compliance checks. Notably, this year's contract adds kratom to the list of monitored substances, allowing police to enforce the state's newly enacted requirement restricting purchases of the regulated supplement to individuals 21 and older.
Tomahawk Tavern secures liquor license transfer for new downtown location
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The city council unanimously approved a retail liquor license location transfer for Tomahawk Tavern LLC, paving the way for the business's downtown relocation. Following a public hearing that yielded no community opposition, the tavern is officially cleared to move its operations from its former spot at 68 N. First East St. across the street to the Mercantile building at 60 E. Flaming Gorge Way. The license term is set to run through Dec. 31, 2027.
Former parks and recreation supervisor inducted into state Hall of Fame
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The city council honored former recreation center supervisor Brenda Roosa for becoming the first Green River professional inducted into the Wyoming Recreation & Park Association Hall of Fame. Roosa, who was one of the department's first two employees in 1981, spent 33 years helping build the city's recreational programming from a repurposed pavilion on Expedition Island into a modern, thriving facility. Colleagues praised Roosa for her servant leadership, state-level advocacy and mentorship of more than 300 staff members throughout her career.
Green River Aquatic Center to host Division I swim meet on Halloween
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — Green River will see a rare influx of collegiate athletes this fall as the University of Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls swimming and diving teams are scheduled to compete against the University of Utah at the city's aquatic center. Announced during city council comments, the Division I dual meet will take place on Halloween. Council members encouraged the community to attend the event, highlighting it as a unique, family-friendly alternative for the holiday and a significant draw for the city's recreational facilities.
Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below:
