Mint Motel receives façade improvement grant | People

ROCK SPRINGS – The Mint Motel got a facelift, and travelers are already checking into this long-running establishment formerly known as the Saddle Lite Motel. The Rock Springs Main Street / Urban Renewal Agency awarded the project a $ 2,500 grant from their Façade Improvement Grant Program to help with the renovation.

“This hotel has such a long history and it’s part of the Lincoln Highway so it’s nice to have it back,” said Main Street / URA Board Chairwoman Maria Mortensen.

“As this is one of the main corridors to Rock Springs and downtown, restoring the lots is critical to making a positive impression on visitors,” she said.

During the opening ceremony on July 16, attendees met the new owners and employees and saw the newly renovated rooms.

Logan Moffett, president and founder of Moffat Group ReMax Associates, found the motel for sale online and researched its history and history, according to a press release.

“I finally got in touch with Chad Banks in town and heard about all of the city’s efforts to revitalize downtown and the surrounding area,” said Moffett. “The more I learned about what was happening in Rock Springs, the more I wanted to be a part of it.”

“My hope is that other companies will see what is happening in their community and want to be a part of it,” said Moffat. “The No. 1 goal with the Mint Motel from the start was to bring a new atmosphere to the area while preserving its history. Between what’s happening downtown and other parts of Rock Springs, companies should feel that now is the time to invest and move on with the current momentum. “

“We also want companies to use the Mint Motel as a clean and safe place to stay for their customers, friends and family,” he said.

“Revitalizing the Saddle Lite Motel has been a huge undertaking,” said Moffett. “Not only was the condition extremely shabby over the years, but also the reputation.”

He said that Main Street / URA’s approval of the extension grant was his way of saying the company knows the potential of Rock Springs and is ready to put its money where its mouth is.

“We felt the support of the city and community in this process and are looking forward to many successful years,” he said.