City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Workshop Proceedings for September 28, 2021, 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Robert Berg, Sherry Bushman, Mike Shutran, George Jost and Jim Zimmerman. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Police Chief Tom Jarvie and Public Affairs & Grants Manager Ryan Rust. Presentations: (A) Management of Deer within City Limits. Reed gave a brief presentation on the history and status of deer in the community along with what directions each council has taken. Council members consensus is that there is not a problem with deer in the city because the numbers are staying the same and there has not been any reported safety incidents involving deer and people or other animals. They would like to see education efforts take place so that the community can understand what is going on with the deer population. Council members suggested staff should work with other agencies in an effort to get everyone educated. The Public Works Department was able to put new signs up for deer crossings on the common streets where most issues happen and it has helped. (B) Diversion Dam Repairs. Mark said he attended a meeting with Rocky Mountain Power and they would like to do some repairs to the breach on the side of the dam. Their goal is to keep as much water in the main channel that they can. Council agreed that it was great if they want to fix that portion of the dam because then any funding the City receives can be used for other things that need to be done. Mark also said they will be replacing lightbulbs in street lights on E Teton next week and will need some traffic control so be aware of slower traffic in the area. (C) Safety issues on E Teton street by Edgewater Park. Gary mentioned street safety concerns on E Teton Street by Edgewater Park where the drainage bump is. He said people speed up to go over the bump and it could lead to someone getting hurt. Mark said he will do some research and gather data to see what can be done. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk