Scotts Bluff County commissioners voted to table consideration of a one-year shared-service agreement with Twin Cities Development (TCD) to purchase Placer AI foot-traffic analytics, saying staff should first evaluate an alternative mapping product already licensed to county offices.

Commissioner discussion and questions centered on functionality and cost. Amanda (mapping supervisor) told the board the county already licenses an Arc/Esri product that offers demographic and site-selection functionality; she arranged a demonstration with an Esri representative to determine whether the county's existing tool can supply the foot-traffic data the Placer AI platform provides. Tourism and economic-development representatives said foot-traffic analytics were important for event planning, public-safety staging and business attraction; others said the Esri option might meet many needs at a lower incremental cost.

Two votes were pending: commissioners had previously motioned to enter a shared-service agreement to share the Placer AI subscription and cost with Twin Cities Development. During the meeting a motion to rescind the earlier motion was made and the board then voted to table the item to the board's next meeting on April 7 so staff can present the Esri demo and provide a clearer cost comparison. The clerk recorded a 5-0 vote to table the item. Commissioners asked staff to make the April 7 agenda language explicit about the product(s) under review and to provide details about TCD's participation and cost share.

Several members of the public and tourism stakeholders spoke during public comment, saying Placer AI's foot-traffic analytics would help plan large events but questioning a $30,000 price and requesting clearer procurement options and transparency. The board instructed staff to return with more detailed agenda language and the Esri demonstration before acting on the Placer AI purchase.