October 19, 2026 Boone City Council Meeting

The October 19, 2026 Boone City Council meeting included procurement and development-related actions. The council approved an RFP for affordable housing development at the city-owned Beck building, with adjustments; no developer was selected. Discussion focused on preserving access to childcare at the site, the length and renewal of Childcare Junction’s lease, rent increases, and possible purchase options. Council members indicated they would continue discussions with Childcare Junction. The council also approved Resolution 3619, although the transcript does not clearly preserve its subject. The library reported completing an ADA restroom upgrade and receiving more than $64,000 in donations and grants through its foundation; no new library procurement was identified.

The council approved Boone Edge LLC’s site and stormwater plans for a proposed collocation facility serving private and hybrid cloud clients. The approval does not authorize immediate construction: project requirements—including wastewater handling and testing, water use, and other operating conditions—are to be specified in a development agreement before building permits are issued. Public Works reported that work under the existing RISE contract was affected by wet conditions; additional quantities may be brought forward, but staff said most were expected to fall within contract quantities already established, and no dollar amount was provided.