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Key votes at a glance

- Accounting services RFP: The council approved issuing a request for proposals for accounting services consultant to replace the city’s auditor relationship. A motion to approve the RFP passed unanimously on a roll-call vote.

- Audit services RFP: The council approved issuing an RFP for audit services (third‑party audit) to secure a new external auditor; the motion passed unanimously on roll call.

- Residential anti-displacement plan: Council moved to adopt a consolidated residential anti-displacement plan intended to satisfy reporting requirements for several grants. The motion passed with one nay.

- Fire department extrication tool purchase: Council approved purchase of a donated set of extrication tools (new Amicus-brand spreader and cutter) after the department secured a $30,000 donation; the city’s share to complete the purchase was reported in the meeting materials as $108.78. Fire Chief Ben disclosed his role as department chief before voting; the purchase passed unanimously.

- Airport fuel dispenser system: Council approved purchase of a replacement fuel dispenser system for the municipal airport, noting the dispenser (not the tank) had been out of service for months and that the city planned to set future fuel pricing to recover operating costs. The motion passed unanimously.

- Consent agenda and minutes: The consent agenda (financial report for January 2025; payment approvals for April 2025; treasury report for March 2025; and council minutes for March 11, 2025) passed with one abstention due to absence from earlier months.

- Closed session: The council voted to adjourn into a closed session pursuant to Utah law to discuss pending litigation (cited in the meeting as Utah Code §52‑4‑205(1)(c)). The closed session was approved by the council and the public portion of the meeting ended.

What the council discussed about each action

Accountant and auditor RFPs: Council members discussed timelines and procurement schedule for the RFPs; the calendar presented would release the RFPs in late April with proposals due in May and a proposed award in mid‑June. Councilmembers stressed the need for clear scope language and recommended the city’s motion language specify “audit services for the City of Green River” rather than a generic “auditor.”

Residential anti-displacement plan: City staff explained the consolidated plan was intended to standardize several small anti-displacement provisions required by grant funders. The plan will be used for reporting on grants such as “thriving communities” and similar programs; council discussion included the plan’s role in grant compliance. The council adopted the plan; the motion carried with one nay.

Extrication tool purchase: Chief Ben (identified in the meeting as the fire chief) and fire department officers described maintenance issues with the department’s current Hurst-brand tools, proprietary battery costs and pin failures. The department accepted a $30,000 donation toward replacement and requested council authorization to purchase Amcus-brand tools that use standard 60‑volt DeWalt batteries to align with the department’s existing battery inventory. Council approved the purchase and the minutes record Chief Ben’s disclosure of his role before he voted.

Airport fuel dispenser system: Staff clarified the purchase covered the pump/dispenser system — the dispenser register/pump — which had been out of service, not the storage tank. Council and staff discussed maintaining lower fuel pricing historically to generate airport traffic (use) when applying for grants, and the council directed staff to review fuel-pricing margins so user fees help offset future maintenance costs.

Budget workshops and other business: The council set tentative budget workshop dates ahead of the May tentative budget presentation (workshop on April 29; follow-up in May was discussed and tentatively scheduled for May 21). Councilmembers also raised community concerns such as canal maintenance and weeds, sewer and water infrastructure projects, and EMS staffing and pay at the county level.

Ending

The council took no additional binding action during the public session after the votes listed above. It moved into a closed session to consider pending litigation under Utah law; no actions from the closed session were reported at the meeting’s public adjournment.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 040825 reg","oneSentenceSummary","During its April 8 regular meeting, the Green River City Council approved multiple procurement actions, adopted a residential anti-displacement plan required for certain grants, authorized equipment purchases for the fire department and airport, set budget workshop dates and moved into a closed session on pending litigation.","taxTitle","Green River, Emery County, Utah","taxId",79982,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6597487,"Consultants Recommend Multiuse Recreation Center after Green River Feasibility Study",1880,138000,2018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380527-82be00eaf1ad0b34d862ab7a0177894a&start=138&end=2018","/articles/6597487/Utah/Consultants-Recommend-Multiuse-Recreation-Center-after-Green-River-Feasibility-Study","Consultants who conducted a feasibility study for Green River on April 8 recommended the city pursue a multipurpose recreation center that could serve residents and visitors, support events and tourism, and integrate with existing outdoor amenities.

The recommendation came in a high-level presentation to the Green River City Council led by a consultant identified in the meeting as Holly of the Pathway consulting team. Holly said the study’s purpose was to “serve first and foremost the needs of the residents, support area visitation, and reflect Green River’s unique identity.” She told the council the team engaged hundreds of community members, surveyed peer cities and analyzed city budgets to arrive at the recommendation.

The consultants’ summary and why it matters

Holly told the council that community feedback strongly supported a recreation facility. “For the love of all things holy, please get us a rec center,” she said, summarizing respondents’ sentiment. The consultants presented the rec center as a flexible building that could host a range of activities from daily fitness use to tournaments and tourism-oriented programs. They said such versatility would help the city justify requesting tourism-related funding.

Design concepts and site considerations

The team presented three sizing schemes (single-court to multi-court) with a medium “two-court” model shown as the primary proof-of-concept. That design includes a perimeter indoor track, room for a basketball court or indoor turf, mezzanine meeting rooms, concessions, restrooms accessible from inside and out, and overhead doors to allow indoor-outdoor event flow. Heber (a consulting team member who spoke about code and site matters) told the council the museum site would trigger significant ADA, seismic and code upgrades if repurposed — a complicating factor if the city considered converting existing museum space.

Consultants emphasized central, infrastructure-ready sites to avoid significant utility extension costs. They flagged five top site options, including land near the softball fields, parcels adjacent to the public safety building, and a parcel near the state park; they noted each option would require further study of utilities, soils and access.

Costs, operations and funding options

The consultants estimated capital costs between about $3.5 million (small, single-court option) and $9 million (largest multi-court option), with soft costs (design, FF&E, utilities) of roughly 20–25% added separately. Estimated annual operating costs ranged from about $90,000 to $150,000 depending on staffing and programming; the medium model used in the materials was estimated at about $126,000 per year.

On revenue, the consultants offered a 2027-oriented projection: roughly $125,000 in annual revenue under their assumptions, composed of memberships, visitors’ day passes, event rental revenue, concessions, camps and sponsorships. They proposed a family membership priced at about $200 per year (the consultants later clarified that a family definition in their worksheet used up to five members), individual annual passes around $100, monthly passes of about $25 and day passes for visitors. The consultants estimated roughly 2,000 visitor passes a year in their baseline assumptions (about five visitor passes per day). They also identified roughly 42 grants or funding opportunities from foundations, corporate and government sources, with award sizes ranging from $5,000 up to about $1 million.

Operational considerations and risks

The consultants warned about competing grant demand nationally and advised a phased approach to development: pursue design funding first, line up certain capital commitments (county TRCCA/TRT, school district partnership) and phase construction as grants and financing allow. They said a partnership with the school district is common in peer cities and could enable shared use while respecting school-day exclusivity for some school-owned facilities. They recommended hiring or contracting for grant-writing and development support to pursue identified funding sources.

Council discussion and next steps

Council members asked about membership pricing and projected uptake; Holly and the consulting team pointed the council to detailed spreadsheets they will provide for review and adjustment. Consultants recommended the council prioritize a funding strategy that explores county tourism funds and TRCCA/TRT contributions, philanthropic and corporate sponsorships, and phased capital funding. Holly and Heber told the council the next design steps are (1) pick a preferred site and obtain geotechnical and survey work, (2) coordinate preliminary cost modeling with pre-engineered building suppliers, and (3) move into detailed engineering and design.

The consultants said they would finalize and distribute a written report with more detail for council review and feedback.

Ending

Council members did not take a vote on a specific project at the April 8 meeting; the presentation concluded with the consultants asking the council to consider the funding strategy and site-selection steps if the city wishes to move into design work. The team said they will deliver a final report and supporting spreadsheets for the council to review.","Consultants presenting a feasibility study recommended a flexible, multipurpose recreation center for Green River, proposing several site options, cost ranges of $3.5–$9 million, and operating budgets of roughly $90,000–$150,000 per year; next steps include funding strategy and site selection.","actionData","errors"]

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