Pinedale Town Council summary
Week of June 23, 2026
State reverses course on $740,000 airport hangar grant
Deadline set for completion of Pronghorn Crossing subdivision
FY 2027 town budget approved following final reading
$100,000 drought contingency reserve established
Downtown revitalization continues at 210 West Pine Street park
Food truck smokers banned at new downtown park
Loophole closed for food trucks at park events
State reverses course on $740,000 airport hangar grant
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board is poised to fully fund a $740,000 grant for a fire suppression system at the Town of Pinedale's new airport hangar, reversing an earlier staff recommendation to deny the funding. Public Works Director Abram Pearce reported that after an audit revealed more than $1 million in unallocated state emergency funds, Wyoming state officials scheduled a special July 2 meeting to reconsider unfunded projects. Town of Pinedale staff received confirmation that the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board now recommends fully funding Pinedale's request. Administrative groundwork is being laid to execute the agreement immediately upon formal approval, preventing construction delays at Ralph Wenz Field.
Deadline set for completion of Pronghorn Crossing subdivision
PINEDALE, Wyo. — A final bond extension until August was granted for developers of the Pronghorn Crossing subdivision to finish required curb, gutter and asphalt work. Developer Moyes Family Homes missed the project's July 1 substantial completion deadline due to equipment delays, prompting an extension of the performance bond to avoid a default and a municipal takeover of construction in 2027. Concerns were raised regarding the timeline and the administrative burden placed on town staff, along with a warning that the bond will be officially called if the project is not completed by the new August expiration date.
FY 2027 town budget approved following final reading
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The third and final reading of the Town of Pinedale's annual appropriation ordinance was passed, officially adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The balanced budget was described as straightforward, carrying few major structural changes from previous years. The budget includes the creation of a new accounting fund for state direct distributions to ensure transparent auditing, as well as a newly established chip seal reserve account. Despite the balanced budget, it was noted that deferred street maintenance will continue to remain an ongoing financial challenge for the municipality.
$100,000 drought contingency reserve established
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Preparing for worst-case environmental scenarios, a resolution was passed committing $100,000 from the Town of Pinedale's water fund balance to create a formal drought contingency reserve. The set-aside funds will be used exclusively to procure an emergency pump capable of drawing water from Fremont Lake's dead pool in the event water levels drop drastically. While town officials noted the lake currently holds ample storage measured in acre-feet, the reserve ensures the Town of Pinedale can rapidly procure equipment and comply with state water regulations and broader Colorado River Compact requirements without waiting for emergency appropriations.
Downtown revitalization continues at 210 West Pine Street park
PINEDALE, Wyo. — As part of an ongoing downtown revitalization effort, a $4,500 gravel purchase from Teletractors Inc. was approved to finalize the surface of the new 210 W. Pine St. urban park. Town of Pinedale staff noted that electrical power installation is nearly complete, and landscaping sod is scheduled to be rolled out by the end of the week. The Town of Pinedale aims to have the lot fully operational as a permanent gathering space and food truck court ahead of the summer tourism season.
Food truck smokers banned at new downtown park
PINEDALE, Wyo. — A lengthy debate over food truck cooking methods culminated in an amendment to the rules for the new 210 W. Pine St. park, explicitly banning food smokers on the premises. The impact of heavy barbecue smoke blowing into neighboring Main Street retail businesses was weighed against the potential disadvantage to vendors whose business models rely on attached grills. It was ultimately agreed to permit standard enclosed barbecue grills but prohibit dedicated food smokers, with the stipulation that the Town of Pinedale retains the authority to grant specific variances for major events like the annual Green River Rendezvous.
Loophole closed for food trucks at park events
PINEDALE, Wyo. — An ordinance amending temporary use and itinerant merchant permits was advanced, closing a loophole that allowed food trucks operating at reserved park events to bypass standard Town of Pinedale fees. Language that would have exempted these vendors was struck, citing the rising municipal cost of utilities, such as electricity drawn from town power boxes, and the physical wear and tear on local parks. The amendment ensures the Town of Pinedale can recoup its direct costs rather than allowing commercial vendors to skirt expenses, such as the standard $1,200 food truck permit fee, under a host's $50 park reservation permit.
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