Green River City Council Summary

Week of April 22, 2026

Green River City Council Summary

District court rules in city's favor on liquor license denial

Council extends Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement

Demolition of old water plant underway to remove eyesore

City crews lead recovery efforts following Scotts Bottom Fire

Chamber of commerce announces summer cleanup and event lineup

Chamber highlights downtown revitalization in historic building renovation


District court rules in city's favor on liquor license denial

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - The Third Judicial District Court has ruled in favor of the city of Green River regarding a recent appeal over a denied liquor license. City administration reported that Judge Richard Lavery issued the ruling shortly before his retirement. Court records detailing the names of the appellants, the specific establishment involved, and the reason for the original denial were not immediately available for publication. The appellants have a 30-day window to appeal the decision to the Wyoming Supreme Court. City staff stated they will continue to monitor the case closely.


Council extends Rocky Mountain Power franchise agreement

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - The city council unanimously approved on the third and final reading an ordinance extending the city's franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power while negotiations for a permanent contract continue. City staff reported that significant headway has been made in recent weeks, particularly regarding a compromise over a power line running through the Red Oaks conservation easement. City administration hopes to present a finalized draft of the franchise agreement to the council in the coming weeks.


Demolition of old water plant underway to remove eyesore

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - The demolition of the old water plant is underway following the expiration of the Joint Powers Water Board's lease. Public works officials confirmed that the property is being returned to the Union Pacific Railroad, which owns the site and is expected to maintain control of it once the dilapidated structures are leveled to grade. Public works representatives expressed relief at the removal of the building, noting that the long-abandoned site had become a local eyesore.


City crews lead recovery efforts following Scotts Bottom Fire

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - Following a recent wildfire that caused significant damage to the Scotts Bottom nature area, city parks crews and the Greenbelt Task Force have stepped in to secure and rehabilitate the park. Crews installed temporary fencing to limit public access and protect the fragile ecosystem. In an effort to encourage the regrowth of narrowleaf cottonwoods, city staff members are using trash pumps and a sprinkler system provided by the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge to flood the area's old river channels and saturate the soil.


Chamber of commerce announces summer cleanup and event lineup

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - The Green River Chamber of Commerce outlined its upcoming community event schedule, kicking off with the city's annual cleanup week set for May 12-16. The chamber is also preparing to host the 25th annual River Festival and the Run with the Horses Marathon later this summer. Additionally, the Sweetwater Mountain Biking Association will relocate its June trail day celebration to Scotts Bottom Park as the area begins its post-fire recovery.


Chamber highlights downtown revitalization in historic building renovation

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. - The Green River Chamber of Commerce highlighted ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, specifically noting rapid progress on the historic Tomahawk Hotel under renovation. Chamber representatives toured the site and reported that the building's third floor is nearly finished, and several second-level office spaces have already been claimed by local businesses. The renovations are expected to be completed soon, bringing new commercial activity to the downtown corridor.


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