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Residents urge council to reject data centers, press for budget transparency and safer crossings
Summary
Multiple residents told the council they oppose proposed data centers—citing water use and health concerns—asked for clearer budget line items for historic preservation, reported problems with the council’s call‑in line, and requested a lighted crosswalk near Hemingway Park.
Several residents used public comment to press the council on three recurring concerns: the prospect of data centers in or near Boulder City, budgetary transparency (including a distinct historic‑preservation line item), and local safety and participation issues.
Adam Shulteis, a city‑council candidate, argued closed‑loop data centers still consume substantial water through evaporation, system maintenance and 'make up' water and urged the council to reject data centers in Boulder City. Bridal Delormier said she has repeatedly reported an irrigation leak on Nevada Way that she says floods the road nightly, requested a lighted crosswalk and curb cuts on Bill Drive near Hemingway Park, and asked the council to honor the Planning Commission’s recent denial of a proposed data center. Brandon Smith reiterated concerns from the planning commission hearing, saying attendees and some medical professionals raised health and environmental questions and urging the council to 'chunk down' the data to evaluate cumulative impacts.
Other commenters asked for more transparency on consent‑agenda items (including showing approximate appraisal costs and lease dollar amounts) and reported difficulty connecting via the council call‑in line at a prior meeting; one resident said they called 13 times and were put on hold repeatedly. The clerk and staff directed residents to the city clerk’s office and staff reports for item details.
Why it matters: public comment shows consistent resident concern about local water resources, public health questions tied to large data‑center projects, and a desire for clearer budget accounting and reliable remote participation. Councilmembers acknowledged hearing residents’ views; the planning commission’s denial and subsequent council consideration of any data‑center proposals remain part of the record.
Next steps: council members and staff indicated availability for follow‑up and noted staff reports and agendas are the source for item details and scheduling.
