City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for June 2, 2020, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Lisa Maes, Tom Murphy, Mike Shutran, Robert Berg, and Jim Zimmerman. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Planning & Zoning Administrator Amy Cox, Police Chief Tom Jarvie, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Citizen Requests and Other Communications: Susie Vonarens from the Walk for Alzheimer’s Committee said they will be hosting the 3rd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Green River on August 28, 2020 at 5 pm at Evers Park. Public Hearings: Public Hearing to Consider a Request for a Special Use Permit Filed by Green River High School Honor Society. The Green River High School National Honor Society is seeking consideration for a Special Use Permit approval for the construction of a dog park to be located on the City’s property at 80 E Teton Blvd. The property is located within the Green Belt Conservation Overlay District and therefore requires a Special Use Permit. The Mayor opened the hearing at 7:06 pm. There were no concerns or comments presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:13 pm. Resolutions: (R20-11) Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit for the Construction of a Dog Park within the Green Belt Conservation Overlay District. Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve the Resolution granting approval of a Special Use Permit filed by Green River High School National Honor Society for the construction of a dog park to be located within the Green Belt Conservation Overlay District. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve the District 4 Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Council Member Shutran moved to approve the District 4 Annual Operating Plan and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, pending legal approval. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the following: (A) Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Jamestown Fire Control District; (B) Approval of Minutes for: May 19, 2020 Council and the May 26, 2020 Budget Workshop; (C) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $90,577.29; Outstanding Invoices $321,417.05; Payroll Expenditures $330,452.98; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjourn to Executive Session: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn to executive session for personnel matters at 7:31 pm. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Reconvene: Council Member Berg moved to reconvene at 7:44 pm. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Council Action Item: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the agreement as set forth during the Executive Session and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Berg moved to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. _____________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk