City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JULY 7, 2015 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in regular session at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Mark Peterson, Ted Barney, Allan Wilson, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, City Engineer/Utility Manager Mark Westenskow, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Community Development Laura Profaizer, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Barney seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PRESENTATIONS Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Eusek gave a brief update on the Green River Chamber of Commerce. BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Green River Arts Council Council Member Maes moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Bryce Castillion and Bryan Cordova to a two-year term on the Green River Arts Council. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Council Member Peterson moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Pam Wolfe to serve a three-year term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PUBLIC HEARINGS Transfer of a Retail Liquor License from Brazels Inc. dba; Embassy Tavern to Embassy LLC dba; Embassy Tavern Mayor Rust opened the hearing at 7:12 pm. There were no other comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:13 pm. RESOLUTIONS WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant R15-53: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, supporting the submission of a grant application to the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program Council Member Killpack moved to authorize the Engineering and Utilities Division of Public Works to submit an application for the WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for ADA Improvements within the City. Council Member Barney seconded. City Council Proceedings July 7, 2015 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Westenskow stated WYDOT provides $2 million for transportation grants statewide. It is used for non-motorized transportation so it is for pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities and the safe route to school has also been included. They have included $35,000 for matching funds in the 2016 budget. They have identified three intersections in town that need ADA ramps: East Teton and Bridger, West Teton and Crossbow, and the West Teton and Cumorah. These intersections have a lot of pedestrian traffic and no ADA ramps for citizens that use scooters or wheelchairs. Council Member Wilson asked how much the grant was for. Mr. Westenskow stated $175,000 with the city’s match at $35,000 the city is asking for $140,000. It is possible that we would get partial funding and if so we will scale the project back and only do what we can. Motion carried. (7-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Transfer of a Retail Liquor License from Brazels Inc. dba; Embassy Tavern to Embassy LLC dba; Embassy Tavern Council Member Stokes moved to approve the transfer of a Retail Liquor License from Brazels Inc. dba; Embassy Tavern to Embassy LLC. dba; Embassy Tavern. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) The Mayor welcomed the new owners of the Embassy to Green River. Bid Award for the Sale of Used Water Meters Council Member Killpack moved to Award the Bid for the sale of used water meters to Central Surplus LLC of Rogersville, Alabama in the amount of $6,584.41. Council Member Barney seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) FMC Park Title Name Change to Tronox Council Member Wilson moved to retain the name of FMC Park as the FMC Park. Council Member Peterson seconded. Council Member Killpack asked why the city would want to leave it as FMC Park instead of Tronox. Council Member Wilson stated he believes the name should stay the same because everyone knows it as FMC Park and that is what is on the original title. If you change the name it has to go on all documents regarding the park itself as well. If the city decides to do something else with the park it will revert to the Game and Fish. Council Member Killpack asked since FMC is dissolved as far as the name, will the stipulations still apply to the park or can they be changed. Mr. West stated there is deed restrictions involved and those continue no matter what. We are subject to those deed restrictions. The Mayor stated the park has always been FMC Park and should remain the same. We welcome Tronox but it has been recommended by the Park Advisory Board to keep it the same. Council Member Killpack stated he was hoping since the name changed it could remove some of the restrictions on the park. Council Member Wilson stated he believes the restrictions should stay the same. Motion carried. (7-0) City Council Proceedings July 7, 2015 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Maes moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) • Issuance of an Open Container Permit to the Ponderosa Bar and Embassy Tavern for the Underground Riders Poker Run to benefit MS on July 18, 2015, from 9 am until midnight, in the barricaded area from the Embassy Tavern property line to the end of the building adjacent to the Ponderosa Bar • Landfill removal requests from Warren Winner for a tractor tire and Austin Gibson for a go-kart frame and motor • The renewal and authorization for the Mayor to send a letter confirming the renewal of a certain ground lease with PacifiCorp for the City’s Visitor Center, for an additional five years, as specified in the letter of the City Administrator to PacifiCorp, dated June 25, 2015 • Minutes for June 16, 2015 Council • Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $314,285.88 Outstanding Invoices = $527,535.08 Payroll Expenditures = $1,002,736.48 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,065,000.00 CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Clevenger congratulated the Flaming Gorge Days Committee for hosting great events and he thanked the Parks and Police Departments for all of their help with the event. The city’s fireworks display was really good and people have commented that it was. The Farmers Market starts Wednesday, July 8, 2015 and will go through September, on Uinta Drive. The Parks and Recreation is hosting a Run Series on every other Monday and the next one is Run with a Doc around the Block and is a 5k run. Friday night is Movie in the Park. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Stokes, Maes, and Barney had nothing to report. Council Member Killpack asked if the numbers were in for the carryover budget amounts. Mr. Clevenger stated the numbers won’t be in until the first council in August. Council Member Killpack clarified the city contributed $65,239.58 towards Flaming Gorge Days so that is considerably higher than the $24,000 given to them. There was $41,229 given as in- kind so the city does support Flaming Gorge Days. Council Member Peterson thanked Mr. Clevenger and the Streets Department for taking care of the issue on 3rd North. He attended a meeting with WYDOT on streets that will be repaired next summer. Mr. Westenskow stated next summer WYDOT will be doing an Urban System Project which will consist of replacing E Teton from Colorado to California, West Teton from Bridger to Upland, and Hitching Post from Iowa to Upland. Council Member Peterson thanked the Eagles for catering the Lincoln Highway Members when they came through town. The fireworks show was outstanding. Council Member Wilson asked about the trees on Uinta Drive and Flaming Gorge Way. Mr. Clevenger stated they are aware of the trees and have started treating them. Council Member Wilson reminded everyone of the National Finals High School Rodeo and the governor will be attending the events on Wednesday. He asked if there was a workshop City Council Proceedings July 7, 2015 Page 3 of 4 scheduled for next week. He suggested having a workshop in August to discuss what the plans are for the Depot. Mr. Clevenger stated there isn’t one scheduled for next week and he will schedule a workshop in August to discuss the depot. Council Member Wilson stated the city needs to clarify what the homeowner’s responsibility is to care for the areas behind and in front of homes. Some property owners maintain past the sidewalks or alleys and some don’t but the city does not have the time or money available to be maintaining their property. Mr. Clevenger stated he is looking in to those issues with the Community Development Department. Council Member Peterson asked what is going on with the mosquitoes. Mr. Clevenger stated they are fogging and do have the aerial spray scheduled for Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. The Mayor stated he has received calls on the mosquitos. The aerial flight was planned for Tuesday but because of weather it was cancelled. The city has received calls saying we should leave misquotes alone and toughen up since they are part of the ecosystem. The Flaming Gorge Days Parade went great and the Ribbon Cutting for the Clock Tower Plaza went well. He is happy to see the long time planned business park come to be. Council Member Killpack suggested lifting the fireworks ban in town for July 4. The Mayor asked Mr. Clevenger to schedule a workshop where they can discuss the fireworks issue. Council Member Maes stated she attended Spaceport Days and there was a really good turnout and was a lot of fun. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ____________________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk City Council Proceedings July 7, 2015 Page 4 of 4