Town awards $792,000 bid for wastewater pond covers

Council approves $26,800 engineering contract amendment

Officials discuss state funding for 120-unit affordable housing development

Town nears federal grant agreement for Highway 191 project

Council approves final plat and cash bond for Swingers Greens subdivision

Council sets new licensing fees for ice cream trucks

E-bike safety concerns prompt enforcement and education review

Sheriff's Office reports crackdown on side street speeding

Town awards $792,000 bid for wastewater pond covers

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Pinedale Town Council unanimously approved a $792,000 bid to replace the anaerobic pond covers at the town's wastewater treatment facility. The bid, which was the only one received, came in roughly 30 percent higher than the engineer's original estimate. Officials discussed concerns that state laws preventing municipalities from paying for materials upfront could force the contractor to personally front $550,000 for materials, carrying a substantial financial risk. The project is a major component of Phase 1 of the town's state-mandated wastewater facility upgrades.

Council approves $26,800 engineering contract amendment

PINEDALE, Wyo. — In a related infrastructure move, the council approved a $26,800 increase to its professional services agreement with Jorgensen Associates, bringing the total engineering contract to $150,097. The amendment covers additional bidding and contract administration services required to manage the Phase 1 anaerobic pond cover project. Town engineers noted that design work for Phase 2 of the wastewater facility — a moving bed biofilm reactor system — is actively underway, with the goal of keeping total Phase 2 costs under $12 million.

Officials discuss state funding for 120-unit affordable housing development

PINEDALE, Wyo. — Local officials are exploring a potential partnership with a private developer to construct 120 new affordable homes in Pinedale. During a discussion on state infrastructure funding, officials noted the town is considering seeking a $2 million to $3 million loan from the State Loan and Investment Board to fund water and wastewater infrastructure for the prospective subdivision. Adding 120 new water meters to the municipal system would provide a broader tax base that could ultimately help lower utility rates for existing residents.

Town nears federal grant agreement for Highway 191 project

PINEDALE, Wyo. — Pinedale is nearing the final stages of securing a direct federal grant for the U.S. Highway 191 "whiteout" project. The Department of Public Works reported that navigating the pass-through funding process between federal agencies and the Wyoming Department of Transportation has caused administrative hurdles, but town staff anticipate having an executed agreement by November. This marks the town's first time acting as a direct recipient of federal project funds, a shift from traditional state-managed grants.

Council approves final plat and cash bond for Swingers Greens subdivision

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The council voted 4-0, with one member absent or abstaining, to approve the final plat for the fourth filing of the Swingers Greens subdivision. The approval included the town's acceptance of a $28,485 cash bond to ensure the completion of necessary utility improvements, specifically water and sewer service installations. The developer intends to finalize the road closures and utility work this fall, with the bond stipulating that all infrastructure improvements must be completed and accepted by the town by Sept. 27, 2027.

Council sets new licensing fees for ice cream trucks

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The council unanimously passed Resolution 2026-19, establishing a $600 annual licensing fee for ice cream trucks. The new rate is half the cost of the town's $1,200 annual food vendor license. Officials differentiated the two tiers by noting that ice cream trucks selling prepackaged items have the flexibility to drive through residential neighborhoods, whereas traditional food trucks involve on-site food preparation and are restricted to specific, stationary zones.

E-bike safety concerns prompt enforcement and education review

PINEDALE, Wyo. — Rising safety concerns over speeding electric bicycles on town pathways have prompted local officials to partner with the Sublette County Sheriff's Office for an upcoming school education campaign. During Tuesday's meeting, which included a visit from state Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, officials discussed anecdotal reports of e-bikes reportedly traveling at speeds estimated up to 30 mph on sidewalks. Town ordinances currently restrict pathway speeds to 10 mph, but officials noted enforcement remains a challenge due to gaps in state statutes regulating motorized bicycles.

Sheriff's Office reports crackdown on side street speeding

PINEDALE, Wyo. — Sublette County Sheriff's deputies are increasing traffic enforcement on town side streets following resident complaints of excessive speeding. A sheriff's official reported that last month's enforcement efforts resulted in 58 warnings and 37 citations, with deputies shifting focus from Pine Street to neighborhood routes like South Fremont, Madison and South Shanley streets. The Sheriff's Office is also looking into reprogramming the town's digital speed limit signs to flash warnings at drivers exceeding the limit by more than 5 mph.

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