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Broken Bow reports higher City Wide Clean Up haul; staff seeks feedback on e-bike restrictions and data center studies
Summary
City Administrator David Schmidt reported the 2026 City Wide Clean Up collected 33,880 pounds of trash and 13,640 pounds of metal, and distributed a draft e-bike ordinance that would restrict e-bikes on the city square and business district. He also said the city and county will study zoning and environmental impacts related to proposed data centers.
During public comments at the May 26 meeting, City Administrator David Schmidt recapped the City Wide Clean Up and highlighted increased participation and material collection. Schmidt reported the city collected 33,880 pounds of trash in 2026 compared with 25,380 pounds in 2025; metal collection increased from 11,000 to 13,640 pounds.
Schmidt said he distributed a draft ordinance regulating electric bike use in the City of Broken Bow. As currently drafted, the ordinance would prohibit electric bikes on the city square and within the business district; Schmidt asked council members and the public to review the draft and provide feedback. He described the current draft as stricter than some comparable ordinances and invited input.
Schmidt also said he presented to the Custer County board earlier in the day on the topic of data centers. He acknowledged public concerns raised on social media and said the city and county plan to adopt zoning regulations and study potential projects’ impacts — including noise and effects on utility infrastructure — before any implementation. He urged the community to engage in the process and said that zoning and environmental studies are the tools that will protect residents.
Councilmembers thanked staff for the clean-up work and discussed scheduling a utility workshop with MEAN. The council adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
