Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Note: This summary is based on the meeting packet (minutes and transcript were unavailable or not used).
What Happened
The Redevelopment Agency Board met on June 10, 2026, to consider operational changes to the downtown parking garage and a proposal to lease Reno City Plaza to a private business. No votes were finalized on major items.
Key Decisions
[DEFERRED] — Believe Plaza lease proposal from Buckster LLC ($1/year rent) — [vote not held] — Removed from immediate City Council agenda after public opposition raised conflict-of-interest concerns about board member Kurt Stitser, who owns The Eddy restaurant and submitted the proposal.
[NOT YET VOTED] — Parking Gallery Operational Assessment implementation — [vote pending] — Would restructure operations at 135 N. Sierra Street facility (592 parking spaces) and authorize staff to negotiate new parking operator contracts and rate changes.
Debated But Not Resolved
Parking Gallery Operational Assessment — Public commenter opposed the resolution, saying it could bypass state legal protections, harm local small businesses, and increase executive spending power. Commenter requested the board reject the resolution and asked staff to return with a revised proposal that updates procedures without raising contracting limits or violating Nevada Revised Statutes. Staff recommendation presented but board did not vote.
Believe Plaza privatization — Opponents argued the plaza must remain free public space for community gatherings and political expression. Concern raised about conflict of interest: Kurt Stitser serves on the Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board while The Eddy (which he owns) seeks to lease the plaza for $1/year without a competitive bidding process. Item deferred; removed from draft agenda following public outcry.
Tuesday District park/space sale — Public commenter opposed the proposal as "corrupt self-dealing," arguing parks and spaces are being sold to political insiders without proper ethics oversight. No board position documented yet.
What to Watch
No spending over $50,000 was approved at this meeting. Future costs associated with Parking Gallery improvements, technology upgrades, and facility maintenance will come from Redevelopment Agency #1 Fund, pending staff's formal approval requests.
Parking rates coming back soon — Staff will return with formal contracts and rate change requests. Board is considering increasing monthly permit rates to $75 (near-term) or $100 (long-term). Decision affects downtown workers and visitors.
Believe Plaza decision pending — The $1/year lease proposal is off the immediate agenda but not permanently rejected. Watch for resubmission after summer break or potential ethics review of board member Stitser's involvement.
Contracting limit increase unresolved — Resolution would raise independent contractor spending authority from $25,000-$50,000 to $100,000. Public comment flagged concerns this bypasses Nevada bidding laws.
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