Reno City Council removed City Clerk Mikki Huntsman from office in a 6-1 vote, creating an immediate vacancy in the top administrative position.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Reno City Council approved major zoning changes, annexed new land, removed the city clerk, and authorized emergency construction repairs.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — Remove City Clerk Mikki Huntsman from office without cause — 6-1 vote — Creates immediate vacancy in top administrative role; she receives $117,422.76 plus three months severance.
• APPROVED — Rezone One Mica Place (14.92 acres) from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential at 21 units per acre — 7-0 vote — Enables new residential development on North Virginia Street.
• APPROVED — Annex Ladera property (116.43 acres) east of I-580 with mixed-use zoning — 7-0 vote — Adds undeveloped land for phased development including neighborhoods, commercial, and industrial uses.
• APPROVED — ReTRAC pedestrian bridge repair change order adding $823,150 — Unanimous — Extends timeline 10 working days; addresses deteriorated concrete found during construction.

MONEY MOVES

• $823,150 — ReTRAC pedestrian bridge concrete repairs (Change Order #1) — Project funding (brings total contract to $2,814,719).
• $117,422.76 — One-time severance payment to former City Clerk Huntsman — General fund.

STILL IN PROGRESS

• City Clerk Position — Council removed Huntsman; recruitment process to fill vacancy — Timeline not announced.
• ReTRAC Pedestrian Bridge Project — Delayed 10 working days for additional concrete repairs — Work continues.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 6
• Items voted on: 18
• Total spending approved: $940,572.76
• Unanimous votes: 11
• Contested votes: 2

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should Reno continue expanding residential zoning on undeveloped land near Interstate 580?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, to add housing and tax revenue", "No, to preserve open space", "Unsure, need more details"]

TAGS

Housing, Zoning, Infrastructure, Governance, Budget, Environment, Parks

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