July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting

The July 14, 2026 Boulder City Council meeting focused heavily on the contentious issue of proposed data center development within and adjacent to Boulder City, Nevada. Public comments overwhelmingly opposed the data center projects, citing concerns about water and power consumption, environmental impact, noise, and the bypassing of local and federal environmental review processes. The council discussed the Land Management Process (LMP) related to city-owned land leases, including the withdrawal of the Townsite Solar Two data center application and the removal of other parcels from the LMP list. The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city attorney to file a notice of appeal and petition to stay the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) approval of a data center project on federal land within Boulder City's jurisdiction, citing procedural and environmental concerns. Additionally, the council addressed a variance request for a six-foot fence on a corner lot, ultimately denying the appeal to uphold the Planning Commission's decision based on safety concerns. Other agenda items included the introduction of ordinances related to zoning and a lease agreement for aircraft storage hangars. The meeting featured extensive public engagement, reflecting strong community interest in land use and environmental stewardship issues.