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Board votes to terminate Snowball lease; tables Verizon Grindstone proposal

Elko Television District Board · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to terminate the City of Elko Snowball lease (a 75x75 site at $4,000/year) citing little long-term benefit and tabled, for later review, Verizon's proposed lease and plan modifications for Grindstone Mountain.

The Elko Television District board voted to terminate its lease with the City of Elko for the Snowball site, a 75-by-75 parcel that staff said provides limited benefit to the district while costing $4,000 per year.

The Chair recommended voting to terminate the lease and to sign appropriate paperwork to notify the city. A motion reflecting that direction was moved and seconded; the Chair called for the ayes and announced the motion carries. Marissa (staff) said she would contact the city council to process termination.

Separately, the district tabled agenda items relating to Verizon's proposed lease and plan modifications at Grindstone Mountain for further review and coordination. Board members asked that Verizon materials be revisited after additional engineering and committee vetting.