Ward 2 NAB Regular Meeting

City leverage on data centers — Vice Chair Schrimpf asked what power the city has to influence data center decisions. Council Liaison Duerr outlined the city's permitting role and power source requirements, plus state tax deferral authority held by the state, not the city — no decision made on what action the city should take.

Nevada Dillon Rule limits — Member Keats raised whether the city charter gives Reno authority to create new policies independently. Discussion noted Nevada requires state permission for new city authority — no resolution on what charter changes might be possible.

Survey sample size — Vice Chair Schrimpf questioned whether public engagement surveys capture enough responses. Staff said current sample sizes fall within statistical standards — board did not decide to change survey methods.

Reno Direct phone service gaps — Council Liaison Duerr reported callers cannot reach Reno Direct consistently. Staff acknowledged operator shortages but stated no funding exists for maintenance and operations — no budget approval or timeline given to fix the problem.

Short-term rental revenue — Vice Chair Schrimpf asked whether fees from Airbnb and short-term rentals could fund city services. Public comment noted that regulating short-term rentals could generate revenue and improve safety — the board took no action on potential regulations.

None over $50,000. Reno Direct operations lack identified funding.

Data center city input — Ward 2 raised whether Reno has adequate tools to shape data center development. This may surface at future city council meetings as a policy question about permitting and power requirements.

Reno Direct funding crisis — The city's main public phone line faces staffing and maintenance shortages with no money allocated. This operational problem may require council budget action.

Planning Commission decisions coming — Two development applications (McCarran Quail Park tentative map on June 4; Kengott residence on June 17) will be decided by the Planning Commission, not the NAB.