Green River council adopts wildland-urban interface rules and hears a glamping pod pitch
Approved minutes of the Sept. 8 meeting show the council adopting a wildland-urban interface ordinance and map, renewing a $1,200-a-month consulting contract and hearing a proposal for up to 30 glamping pods near the Amtrak station.
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The Green River City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 8 to adopt Ordinance 2026-01, a wildland-urban interface ordinance, and Resolution R02-2026, the map that goes with it, according to the council's approved minutes. It also voted 5-0 for Resolution R03-2026, adopting the Emery County pre-disaster mitigation plan. Mayor Larry Packer was excused. [1]
Sam Lewis of Wanderly Glamping and Hospitality presented a concept called Green River Basecamp, with 10 to 30 geodesic pods on a parcel at the edge of town near the Ratio and Elements businesses, close to Interstate 70 and the Amtrak station. According to the minutes, each pod would sit on a raised steel frame rather than a poured foundation, and the site would have no restaurant, bar or store, so guests would eat in town. The council took no action on the presentation. [1]
The council renewed a professional services agreement with DATC Consulting, run by Dorothy A. Carter, at $1,200 a month, in a 5-0 vote. It approved a $200 sponsorship for the Melon Days golf tournament, the same amount as in past years. It appointed Council Member Kent Nelson as the council's nonvoting representative on the Planning Commission, with Nelson abstaining. [1]
The council voted 5-0 to table a discussion of the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant for Riverside Park in Elgin until next month. On the agenda item "landfill or other alternatives," the council voted 4-1 to deny, with Council Member Guy Webster voting no. Planning Commission member Kim McFarlane had suggested giving residents a form that lists prices at nearby landfills. [1]
In staff and council reports, David Wilson and Nelson said they asked the Community Impact Fund Board for a $79,000 grant, with the city providing a matching $79,000. The minutes say the grant was approved and allocated to the stormwater master account. McFarlane also spoke about developing an ordinance on data centers, including potential restrictions and local power and water requirements. [1]
The council approved a consent agenda that included the July financial report, the September payment approval report, the August treasurer's report and the Aug. 11 minutes. It went into a closed session at 8:27 p.m. and adjourned at 9:40 p.m. [1]
Sources
- Green River City Council approved minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 (PDF, via Utah Public Notice Website) utah.gov
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