Green River public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning
The Green River City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on January 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. No other business is listed.
- Meeting canceled for December 16, 2025
- Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2025, at 7 p.m.
City Council
The Green River City Council will meet to discuss a rural economic blueprint, approve financial reports, and consider bids for public safety building security and ambulance covering.
- Discuss adoption of Green River Rural Economic Blueprint
- Discuss development agreement with Airbuild, Inc.
- Discuss renewal of billboard lease with Sam Wilson
- Discuss sending out bids for Public Safety Building security
- Discuss sending out bids for covering historic ambulance and fire truck
Planning and Zoning
The Green River Planning Commission will discuss open positions, review open projects, and vote on meeting dates and minutes for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 460 East Main.
- Discussion on Planning Commission open position(s) and terms
- Discussion on Open Projects
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Meeting dates and times for 2026
- Discuss/Approve/Deny the Consent Agenda
- Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a public recount of the 2025 General Election results on November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The recount was requested after the margin between the apparent winner and the next candidate was only one vote. The event will take place at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale, Utah.
- Recount of 2025 General Election results requested due to 1-vote margin
- Recount scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Emery County Courthouse, 75 East Main Street, Castle Dale, UT
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass and certify the vote totals from the 2025 general election recount. No other business is listed on the agenda.
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the acceptance of donated buildings from Happy Canyon Research & Field Foundation. The agenda also includes presentations on an EMS update, Veterans Memorial replacement, and proposals for an Outreach Specialist position.
- Presentation and decision on accepting Biddlecome Ranch buildings from Happy Canyon Research & Field Foundation
- Proposal to approve an Outreach Specialist position with DATC Consulting
- Update on EMS services
- Update on Veterans Memorial replacement
- Approval of financial reports (September 2025) and payment approvals (November 2025) as part of the consent agenda
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a special meeting to officially canvass and certify the results of the November 2025 General Election. The meeting will take place at 460 East Main, Green River, UT 84525.
- Canvass votes for General Election
City Council
The Green River City Council posted a public notice for a meeting on November 3, 2025, at 460 East Main, Green River, UT 84525. The notice states the agenda is available in an attached document but provides no further details in the posted text.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Historical Preservation Commission
The Historical Preservation Commission is meeting to introduce members and discuss the body's function. The commission will vote on nominations for Chair and Secretary and undergo training on government records and open meeting laws.
- Nominations for Chair
- Nominations for Secretary
- Training on Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA)
- Training on Open Public Meeting Act (OMPA)
- Discussion on Commission goals and concerns
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a public hearing on reauthorizing the Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) tax and vote on appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting also includes discussions on an emergency-use agreement with Emery County School District and approval of routine financial reports.
- Public hearing on Ballot Proposition #9 RAP Tax reauthorization
- Appointment of Jo Anne Chandler to Historic Preservation Commission
- Appointment of Glenna Brown to Historic Preservation Commission
- Appointment of Travis Bacon to Historic Preservation Commission
- MOU with Emery County School District for Green River High School emergency relocation to Green River Public Safety Building
City Council
The Green River City Council will hold a public hearing to hear arguments for and against the re-authorization of the Ballot Proposition #9 RAP Tax (Recreation, Arts and Parks). The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Green River City Offices.
- Public Hearing on RAP Tax re-authorization
- Ballot Proposition #9 RAP Tax
- Meeting at Green River City Offices, 460 East Main Street
City Council
The Green River City Council is holding a work session to discuss a strategic plan and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) Rural Economic Blueprint Program.
- Work session regarding GOEO Rural Economic Blueprint Program and Strategic Plan
City Council
The Green River City Council will meet on September 25, 2025, to review the official ballot proof for the 2025 election. This is a procedural notice with no substantive decisions or discussions listed in the agenda.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning body will meet to discuss and potentially approve or deny a preliminary application for a subdivision project. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2025.
- Preliminary application for Book Cliffs Subdivision Project Plan #KHOD00000001
City Council
The City Council will discuss several administrative appointments, city ordinances, and funding requests. The body is also reviewing a ballot measure for the RAP Tax and a presentation on the GOEO Project.
- Purchase of 2024 Ram 3500 for $92,858.79
- Appointment of City Manager Edward Castro Bennett as Purchasing Agent
- Proposed ordinance language regarding nuisance and use of city parks
- Funding request for the 2026 Melon Days Queen Pageant
- Ballot measure for reauthorizing the RAP Tax
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss a RAP Tax ballot proposition. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the specific details contained in an attached document.
- RAP Tax Ballot Proposition
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss the passage of ordinances. The specific details of the discussion are contained in an attachment regarding Ordinance No. 2025-02.
- Passage of Ordinance No. 2025-02
City Council
The Green River City Council will meet at 460 East Main to review a public notice regarding the passage of Ordinance 2025-03. The agenda provides no additional details beyond the attached ordinance notice.
- Ordinance 2025-03 notice attached (no further details provided)
City Council
The Green River City Council will meet at 460 East Main to certify the certified election results for 2025. The agenda provides no other substantive items beyond this procedural action.
Planning and Zoning
The Green River Planning and Zoning Commission will introduce new members, take public comment, and discuss two topics: responsibility for curb gutter and sidewalk maintenance (including weeds and snow) and the feasibility of electric vehicle charging stations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Introductions of new Planning Commission members and appointments
- Discussion on curb gutter and sidewalk maintenance responsibilities
- Discussion on electric vehicle charging station amenities and restrooms
City Council
The Green River City Council will certify the Primary Election results and vote on several items including the appointment of a disposal agent for surplus equipment, the sale of specific surplus items by auction, and a resolution for a RAP TAX election. The meeting is held at 460 East Main, Green River, UT 84525.
- Certify Primary Election results
- Appoint Edward Castro Bennett as Disposal Agent for surplus equipment sale
- Vote on sale of surplus items: water meters (3/4", 1.5", 2"), 2001 Dodge Dakota, and misc metal storage tanks
- Consider Resolution NO. R05-2025 for RAP TAX election
- Adjourn meeting
City Council
The City Council is meeting to address the official primary election results. The agenda includes the unofficial canvassing of votes for the 2025 primary.
- Review of 2025 Unofficial Canvassing of Votes_Primary
City Council
The City Council will discuss several municipal appointments and two service contracts. The body is also considering updates to the municipal code regarding cemetery headstones and fire inspector requirements.
- Contracting with Larsen & Company as City Auditor
- Waste Removal Partnership Agreement with Airbuild
- Ordinance No. 2025-02 to update allowable headstone sizes in the Elgin Cemetery
- Ordinance No. 2025-3 updating city requirements for the Fire Inspector position
- Policy allowing cash in lieu of benefits for city employees
City Council
The City of Green River is holding a Municipal Primary Election to narrow the field of candidates for the Mayor and City Council seats. The election will reduce the Mayor race to two candidates and the City Council race to four candidates for the General Election ballot.
- Primary election for Mayor seat (3 candidates: William Travis Bacon, Michael B. Silliman, Ren Lloyd Hatt)
- Primary election for City Council seats (9 candidates)
- Election for four-year terms
City Council
This notice provides deadlines and locations for submitting ballots for the Green River City Municipal Election. It outlines specific requirements for mail-in, local drop box, and county courthouse submissions.
- Mail-in ballots must be received at Castle Dale by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Green River Library drop box deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025
- Emery County Court House drop box (75 East Main Street) deadline: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025
City Council
This public notice informs residents that candidate Tamara Ekker has officially withdrawn from the race after ballots were printed. Votes cast for this candidate will not be counted.
- Withdrawal of candidate Tamara Ekker
- Ballots sent out July 22, 2025
Planning and Zoning
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 7 p.m.
City Council
The City Council has passed Ordinance No. 2025-01. This action amends the Green River Municipal Code to allow the use of enclosed trailers as accessory storage containers for residential and commercial property owners.
- Passage of Ordinance No. 2025-01 regarding enclosed trailers as accessory storage
City Council
The City of Green River has issued a public notice stating that the audit for the 2025 fiscal year is complete. The audit report is available for public viewing or copying at the City Office.
- Availability of the 2025 fiscal year audit report at 460 East Main Street
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning commission will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to Title 10 Chapter 18 regarding accessory storage containers. The body will also discuss Planning Commission vacancies and terms.
- Public hearing and vote on amendments to Title 10 Chapter 18 Accessory Storage Containers
- Discussion of Planning Commission vacancies and current terms
- Approval of May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
Planning and Zoning
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to Title 10 Chapter 18 regarding accessory storage containers. The commission is considering whether to allow enclosed trailers or remove ambiguity in the current rules.
- Public hearing on Amendments to Title 10 Chapter 18 Accessory Storage Containers
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning commission will consider amendments to storage building rules and review conditional use permits for home-based businesses. The body will also discuss a subdivision for the Book Cliff Lodge.
- Discussion on amending 10-18-2 Accessory Storage Buildings to allow repurposed semi-trailers
- Conditional Use Permit for Kambre Patton home-based business
- Conditional Use Permit for Kyra Cochran home-based business
- Subdivision discussion for Book Cliff Lodge at 725 E Main Street
Planning and Zoning
The Green River Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss amending Section 10-18-2 to permit repurposed semi-trailers as accessory storage buildings, consider vacating streets and alleys in Elgin, and review H.B. 368 on local land use amendments. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes.
- Discuss amending 10-18-2 Accessory Storage Buildings to allow repurposed semi-trailers
- Discuss vacating streets and alleys in Elgin
- Discuss H.B. 368 Local Land Use Amendments
- Discuss/Approve/Deny consent agenda including March 18, 2025 minutes
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning commission will discuss zoning map updates and the vacation of certain streets and roadways in Elgin. The body will also consider a specific zoning change for Aixa Herrera.
- Zoning change for Aixa Herrera from Residential 1 (R-1) to Agriculture 1 (A-1)
- Discussion on vacating parts of streets and roadways in Elgin
- Discussion of zoning map and zones
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 21 and February 18, 2025
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a conditional use permit for the City of Green River to create living quarters for Emergency Medical Services staff. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Discuss/approve/deny conditional use permit for City of Green River for EMS living quarters
- Discuss/approve/deny consent agenda: January 23, 2025 regular meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning
The Green River Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on January 21, 2025, to appoint a chairperson, discuss 2025 meeting dates and times, and consider a conditional use permit application from KSK Investments, LLC. The commission will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny conditional use permit for KSK Investments, LLC
- Appoint a chairperson for the commission
- Discuss 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting dates and times
- Approve consent agenda including November 19, 2024 meeting minutes