GR LOGO         CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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I.
7:00PM

Call to Order: February 15, 2022 Council

II.

Pledge of Allegiance

III.

Approval of Agenda

IV.

Presentations

A.

Joint Travel & Tourism Board Update

B.

Turn Corps - Specific Purpose Tax

V.

Citizen Requests and Other Communications

Now is the appropriate time for citizens in the audience to be recognized and to speak on items both on the agenda and of general concern for them as citizens of Green River. There will be a limit of three (3) minutes for each individual and five (5) minutes for a group spokesperson. No speaker shall speak more than twice on any issue.
VI.

Public Hearing

A.

Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewals

Renewal Applications were due on December 31, 2021. The Public hearing was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice was posted at each establishment's premises. The renewals will be for April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. 

Documents:
  1. Public Hearing.pdf
VII.

Executive Session

A.

Executive Session to Discuss Possible Litigation

Suggested Motion: I move to adjourn to executive session to discuss possible litigation.  

VIII.

Council Action Items

A.

Consideration to Approve the Badwan Brothers Enterprise LLC; dba Don Pedro's Mexican Family Restaurant Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Badwan Brothers Enterprise LLC; dba Don Pedro's Mexican Family Restaurant liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

B.

Consideration to Approve the Buckey Hubert; dba Town Bar & Grill Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Buckey Hubert; dba Town Bar & Grill liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

C.

Consideration to Approve the Budy, Inc.; dba Mast Lounge Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Budy, Inc.; dba Mast Lounge liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

D.

Consideration to Approve the CF Altitude, LLC; dba Alta Convenience #6225 Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of CF Altitude, LLC; dba Alta Convenience #6225 liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

E.

Consideration to Approve the China Garden, Inc. dba China Garden Restaurant Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of China Garden, Inc. dba China Garden Restaurant liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

F.

Consideration to Approve the Club 86, Inc.; dba Club 86 Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Club 86, Inc.; dba Club 86 liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

G.

Consideration to Approve the Embassy, LLC; dba Embassy Tavern Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of the Embassy, LLC; dba Embassy Tavern liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

H.

Consideration to Approve the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries 2350 Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries 2350 liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

Documents:
  1. Agenda - Eagles.pdf
I.

Consideration to Approve the Imelda Alvarez; dba Mi Casita Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Imelda Alvarez; dba Mi Casita liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

J.

Consideration to Approve the J L Pax, Inc.; dba Green Gander Bar & Drive-In Liquors Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of the J L Pax, Inc.; dba Green Gander Bar & Drive-In Liquors liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

K.

Consideration to Approve the Jeff Stout; dba Green River Bowling Center Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Jeff Stout; dba Green River Bowling Center liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

L.

Consideration to Approve the Jo L. Curry; dba The Buck'n Bar Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Jo L. Curry; dba The Buck'n Bar liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

M.

Consideration to Approve the John C. Bingham; dba The Brewery Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of John C. Bingham; dba The Brewery liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

N.

Consideration to Approve the Mansface Liquors, Inc.; dba Mansface Liquors Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Mansface Liquors, Inc.; dba Mansface Liquors liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

O.

Consideration to Approve the Maverik Inc.; dba Maverik #345 Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Maverik Inc.; dba Maverik #345 liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

P.

Consideration to Approve the Ponderosa Bar, Inc.; dba Ponderosa Bar Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of the Ponderosa Bar, Inc.; dba Ponderosa Bar liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

Q.

Consideration to Approve the Red Feather, Inc.; dba Red Feather Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of the Red Feather, Inc.; dba Red Feather liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

R.

Consideration to Approve the Smith's Food & Drug, Inc.; dba Smith's Food & Drug #187 Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Smith's Food & Drug, Inc.; dba Smith's Food & Drug #187 liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

S.

Consideration to Approve the Tom Whitmore Post #28; dba The American Legion Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Tom Whitmore Post #28; dba The American Legion liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

T.

Consideration to Approve the Tomahawk Tavern, LLC Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Tomahawk Tavern, LLC liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

U.

Consideration to Approve the Wild Horse Saloon, Inc.; dba Hitching Post Saloon Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Wild Horse Saloon, Inc.; dba Hitching Post Saloon liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

V.

Consideration to Approve the Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC.; dba Green River Horse Palace Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC.; dba Green River Horse Palace liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

W.

Consideration to Approve the Wyoming Hotel Holdings; dba Hampton Inn & Suites Liquor License Renewal Application

The governing body is required to approve the liquor license renewals and the issuance of Retail, Limited Retail and Restaurant liquor license for April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The Public Hearing for the renewals was advertised in the Green River Star on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022 and a public notice as posted at each establishment's premises. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the renewal of Wyoming Hotel Holdings; dba Hampton Inn & Suites liquor license as presented for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal and State approval. 

IX.

Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Quilting on the Green Committee

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the 2022 MOU with the Quilting on the Green Committee.

B.

Issuance of a Catering Permit to Santa Fe Trails, Inc.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the issuance of a catering permit to Santa Fe Trails, Inc., dba Santa Fe Southwest Grill to cater alcoholic beverages at a Wedding Reception on June 11, 2022, from 4 pm until midnight at the Island Pavilion.

C.

Approval to Transfer the Ponderosa Bar Liquor License

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the transfer of the Ponderosa Bar Liquor License to cater alcoholic beverages at the Muley Fanatic Foundation Banquet on March 26, 2022, from 3 pm until midnight at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, pending legal approval by the Rock Springs City Council.

D.

Approval of the Release for Property Damage with C.R. England, Inc., Shelley Johnson and Clevon Hughes

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the release for property damage with C.R. England, Inc., Shelley Johnson and Clevon Hughes for damages to City property that occurred on December 22, 2018 and authorize the Mayor to sign said release. 

E.

Approval of an Agreement with Green River High School to Support Youth Activities

Suggested Motion: I move to approve an agreement with the Green River High School, in the amount of $2,000. 

Documents:
  1. GRHS CHEER DOCS.pdf
F.

Approval to Grant an Electrical Easement on Mansface Mountain for Rocky Mountain Power

Suggested Motion: I move to approve an easement to Rocky Mountain Power on Mansface Mountain and authorize the Mayor to sign the pertinent easement documents. 

G.

Approval to Submit a Rec Mil Grant Application to Sweetwater County School District #2

Suggested Motion: I move to authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to submit grant applications for Rec. Mil funds from Sweetwater County School District #2, in the amount of $74,680.86 for a fourth session of summer swim lessons, Summer Day Camp transportation and field trips and Riverside Memorial Park improvements.  

Documents:
  1. Agenda - Grants.pdf
H.

Approval of Minutes for:

H.i.

February 1, 2022 Council

I.

Approval of Payment of Bills:

I.i.

Prepaid Invoices - $90,477.11

I.ii.

Outstanding Invoices - $170,951.71

I.iii.

Payroll Expenditures - $262,567.69

I.iv.

Preauthorization Payments - $1,067,000.00

X.

City Administrator's Report

XI.

City Attorney's Report

XII.

Mayor and Council Board Updates & Reports

XIII.

Adjournment