Pinedale Town Council summary
Week of July 14, 2026
Town agrees to release stored water to aid Colorado River drought efforts
Council applies for $1.35 million grant to expand pathway system
Safety concerns prompt first reading of e-bike ordinance
Major annexation and rezone request advances for Ridley's development
Town approves centralized mailboxes as post office reaches capacity
Council declines cost-sharing request from First Bank for curb project
Medevac transport service approved for Pinedale Airport
Fire department secures grant for high-capacity airport water storage
Local nonprofits pitch council for annual community funding
Town agrees to release stored water to aid Colorado River drought efforts
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Pinedale Town Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Wyoming State Engineer's Office to release 2,950 acre-feet of the town's stored water from Fremont Lake. The release, which will target a flow rate of 100 cubic feet per second starting Aug. 1, aims to demonstrate the upper basin's ability to conserve and transfer water downstream to Fontenelle Reservoir. Officials hope the proactive measure will help Wyoming negotiate its position amid a 27-year drought on the Colorado River and mitigate the threat of strict federal water curtailments for local users.
Council applies for $1.35 million grant to expand pathway system
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The town council unanimously approved a grant application to the Wyoming Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives Program for Phase 2 of the Pinedale Pathway Connectivity project. If awarded, the town will receive a $1.35 million federal grant, requiring a local match of $142,525. The project will extend local pedestrian pathways from an existing pathway segment to the Dudley Key Sports Complex area and continue north to Pinedale Elementary School, coinciding with upcoming 2028 highway construction.
Safety concerns prompt first reading of e-bike ordinance
PINEDALE, Wyo. — In response to citizen complaints about speeding youths and pedestrian safety, the town council passed the first reading of a proposed ordinance that will regulate electric bicycles and motorized scooters on town sidewalks and pathways. Council members cited recent incidents of e-bikes traveling at hazardous speeds in pedestrian areas. The council expects to refine the ordinance over its next two readings and discussed partnering with local schools to educate students on the new traffic safety rules before enforcement begins.
Major annexation and rezone request advances for Ridley's development
PINEDALE, Wyo. — A significant annexation and rezoning request from Jerry Ridley, authorized agent for CJM Limited Liability Limited Partnership, regarding a proposed Ridley's development was unanimously referred to the planning and zoning commission. The developer is seeking to annex approximately 15 acres of agricultural land south of its current parcel and rezone the combined area. The proposed zoning changes would accommodate a mix of commercial and residential districts for a future supermarket, commercial highway frontage and housing. Public hearings on the project are expected to begin in September.
Town approves centralized mailboxes as post office reaches capacity
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The town council unanimously approved the use of town-owned common ground in the Pronghorn Crossing subdivision for the installation of centralized community mailboxes. The move comes after the local U.S. Postal Service branch informed the town it lacks the physical space to provide new post office boxes for growing residential developments. The USPS is requiring new subdivisions to implement on-site delivery solutions, a trend that is expected to continue for all future housing developments in Pinedale.
Council declines cost-sharing request from First Bank for curb project
PINEDALE, Wyo. — The town council formally reaffirmed a previous decision to decline a cost-sharing request from First Bank. The bank had asked the town to split the estimated $5,000 cost for access removal and curb improvements at its 221 E. Pine St. location. Council members unanimously confirmed they would not use municipal funds to assist with the right-of-way alterations.
Medevac transport service approved for Pinedale Airport
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Air medical transport services are coming to the Pinedale Airport. The town council unanimously approved a hangar sublease and a Specialized Aeronautical Service Operator agreement for 307 Air Medical Transportation LLC. The company will utilize an airport hangar to provide air charter, air taxi and medevac transport services to the region, adding a critical healthcare transportation asset to the community.
Fire department secures grant for high-capacity airport water storage
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Sublette County Unified Fire introduced new Deputy Fire Chief Mark Bednarik and announced the acquisition of a state grant to install 79,000 gallons of water storage at the Pinedale Airport. The new water infrastructure will improve the department's ability to combat wildland fires by allowing helicopters and air assets to quickly reload and return to active fire zones without having to travel long distances for water.
Local nonprofits pitch council for annual community funding
PINEDALE, Wyo. — Several local community organizations presented their annual funding requests to the town council, competing for a share of Pinedale's $65,557 community service budget. Representatives from the Children's Learning Center, Rendezvous Pointe, Special Olympics, MESA Adaptive Riding and the Pinedale Aquatic Center detailed their community impact and funding needs. The council is slated to determine the final allocations at a future meeting.
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