Regular Meeting

City of Elko ) County of Elko ) State of Nevada ) SS June 9, 2026 The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko. This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener. The public can watch the meeting by phone, tablet, laptop, or computer by going to the link provided on the agenda. Questions can be sent to cityclerk@elkocitynv.gov. I. CALL TO ORDER The Agenda for this meeting of the City of Elko City Council has been properly posted for this date and time in accordance with NRS requirements. II. ROLL CALL Present: Reece Keener, Mayor Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman Marissa Lostra, Councilwoman Absent: Chip Stone, Councilman Clair Morris, Councilman City Staff Present: Dale Johnson, Utilities Director Dave Stanton, City Attorney Annette Robinson, City Clerk Jeff Ford, Building Official Justin Alanis, Facilities Superintendent Jim Kerr, Utilities Director Paul Algerio, Public Works Jim Foster, Airport Manager Andrew Storla, Water/Sewer Superintendent James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director Nichole Stephens, City Clerk Technician II III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 1 of 17  Scott Gavorsky, speaking on behalf of the Elko County Republican Party, reminded the public that voting remained open until 7:00 p.m. and that voters could vote at any polling location in Elko County. He thanked election workers for their work during the election. Mr. Gavorsky also announced that the Elko County Republican Party and the Elko County Democratic Party planned to hold a joint Constitution Week event on September 16, 2026, and were attempting to host either a Congressional District 2 (CD2) or gubernatorial debate in Elko. He stated that the parties intended to seek support from the City, County, and community partners through an invitation letter to the candidates. Mayor Keener commented that it had been many years since a similar debate had been held in Elko and asked for additional clarification regarding the proposed event. Mr. Gavorsky stated that the final debate format would depend on the candidates selected in the election and campaign decisions. He noted that rural issues were receiving significant attention in both statewide and federal races. He stated that the Elko High School Performing Arts Building had been reserved and that the event could also support America 250 celebrations. He further stated that additional community partner support would strengthen the invitation to candidates and that the facility could accommodate livestreaming and media needs. Mayor Keener asked about polling locations. Mr. Gavorsky stated that voting was available at Adobe Middle School and reiterated that voters could vote at any polling location. He also stated that mail ballots were being accepted at polling locations and encouraged residents to vote. Mayor Keener thanked Mr. Gavorsky and asked whether anyone else wished to speak. Ruby Sutton, Director of the Miss Elko County Pageant, announced that the Elko County Pageant would be held that Saturday at the Elko Performing Arts Building. She stated that contestants would range from Little Miss Elko County through Miss Elko County and would participate in talent, platform, evening gown, and on-stage question portions. Ms. Sutton described the pageant as a leadership program focused on service and servant leadership. She stated that past titleholders had represented Elko County at Nevada state pageants and national competitions, and that current titleholders would represent Nevada at the America’s National Miss Pageant in Georgia in September. She stated that tickets were available through Eventbrite and at the door. Mayor Keener thanked Ms. Sutton for her volunteer work with the pageant. Mayor Keener announced that the Elks Lodge Flag Day event would be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on VFW Drive. He stated that the event reviewed the history and significance of the American flag and was appropriate for people of all ages. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for the May 26, 2026, Regular Session. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 2 of 17  B. Review, discussion and possible approval of a letter of support for Lander County's proposed Industrial Rail Park project and matters related thereto FOR POSSIBLE ACTION C. Review, discussion and possible authorization for the City of Elko Fire Department to apply for funding through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for the purchase of a Heavy Rescue Apparatus, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The proposed apparatus would enhance the department's ability to provide technical rescue, hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, trench rescue, and other specialized emergency services throughout the City of Elko and surrounding mutual aid jurisdictions. The AFG Program is a competitive federal grant designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of fire and emergency response agencies. If awarded, FEMA will fund approximately 85% to 90% of the total project cost, with the City responsible for the required local match of 10% to 15%, depending on the final award amount and federal funding requirements. The estimated local match obligation will not exceed $150,000. Acceptance of any grant award and commitment of matching funds will be brought back to the City Council for final approval prior to expenditure. JJ Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve the consent agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) VI. PERSONNEL A. Employee Introductions: 1. Seth Jones - Building Inspector 2. Chase Larsen - Facilities Maintenance Technician Jeff Ford introduced Seth Jones as the City’s new Building Inspector. Seth Jones stated that he was from Owyhee, Nevada, had lived in Spring Creek, and lived in Elko for most of his life. He stated that his father was a general contractor, which gave him construction experience, and that he was also a silversmith and jeweler. He noted that he had prior experience working with the Building Department through inspections and stated that he was excited for the opportunity. Mr. Jones stated he was enjoying learning from Mr. Ford, Janet, and the Building Department staff. Mayor Keener welcomed Mr. Jones to the City. Justin Alanis, Facilities Superintendent, introduced Chase Larsen as a new employee in the Facilities Department. He stated that Mr. Larsen came to the City from the Elko County Buildings and Grounds June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 3 of 17  Department, where he had worked for nearly 16 years in a similar role. Mr. Alanis stated that Mr. Larsen had already shown initiative, arrived early, and was ready to work with his own tools. Chase Larsen stated that he previously worked in facilities maintenance for Elko County for a little over 16 years and looked forward to helping the City complete maintenance work. Mayor Keener welcomed Mr. Larsen to the City. VII. APPROPRIATION A. Review and possible approval and/or ratification of Warrants, Hand Cut Checks and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve regular warrants in the amount of $618,037.51. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve hand cut checks in the amount of $387,944.34. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible award or rejection of a bid for Rehab Terminal Sidewalks through Airport Improvement Program 3-32-0005-064-2026 and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City Council previously authorized staff to apply for FAA Grant Application #AIP 64 and advertise for bids for Rehab Terminal Sidewalks on April 28th, 2026. Bids were opened on June 4th and reviewed by Staff and Woolpert INC. for possible recommendation of award to the lowest responsive bidder. As a reminder, the FAA awards grants based on bids and funding available. JF Jim Foster, Airport Manager, reported that one bid had been received for the Rehab Terminal Sidewalks project through Airport Improvement Program 3-32-0005-064-2026. He stated that the bid was submitted by MKD Construction and was higher than the engineer’s estimate. Mr. Foster explained that staff had prepared funding scenarios because a portion of the City’s IIJA infrastructure funding for terminal enhancements was scheduled to expire at the end of September, and grant information was required by the FAA by June 30 for the funding cycle. Mr. Foster explained that one scenario was to award the project as bid, use the expiring IIJA funds, and preserve other entitlement funding for later airport projects. A second scenario was to proceed with design and construction management costs, reject the sidewalk construction bid, and rebid the sidewalk work in a future construction season. A third scenario was to award the bid using other FAA allocation sources, which would reduce funding available for future terminal construction projects. He noted that if the project June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 4 of 17  was rebid in a later FAA fiscal year, the City match could increase from 5 percent to 6.25 percent, and future bid prices were uncertain. Mayor Keener asked for staff’s recommendation. Mr. Foster stated that he had attempted to remain neutral because there were advantages and disadvantages to both awarding the bid and rebidding the project. He noted concerns about losing access to expiring funding but also stated that only one bid had been received and that the bid amount was significantly higher than expected. Councilmember Lostra asked for a comparison of concrete costs on recent City projects and the concrete costs included in the bid. Mr. Foster stated that a prior airport terminal ramp replacement project, which included 15 inches of FAA-specification concrete and aggregate brought from Wendover, had been approximately $285 per square yard, while the sidewalk project bid included concrete at approximately $425 per square yard and was based on City or NDOT specifications rather than FAA concrete specifications. Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager, provided cost comparisons from other City projects. He stated that the bid equaled approximately $47.22 per square foot, compared to approximately $15 per square foot for the RDA downtown project, $20.50 per square foot for the sports complex, $16.25 per square foot for the Convention Center Drive estimate, and approximately $40.11 per square foot for sidewalks in the park rehabilitation project. He stated that costs varied widely and that rebidding could result in similar, lower, or higher pricing depending on contractor availability. Mr. Foster stated that staff had attempted to schedule the project before winter because the project included heated sidewalks, which were part of the bid and were intended to improve the terminal area. He noted that the heated sidewalk pricing was consistent with the engineer’s estimate. Mayor Keener asked whether the bid amount, consultant fees, and administrative costs applied only to the sidewalk project or also to equipment purchases. Mr. Foster stated that the costs applied only to the sidewalk project and would be included as part of the reimbursable federal grant request. Councilmember Lostra confirmed that approximately $1,305,000 would be the grant amount requested from the FAA under the award scenario, with the City match calculated at 5 percent. Mr. Foster stated that the match would be slightly more than $50,000 and had been budgeted for in the upcoming airport budget. Councilmember Lostra asked what the schedule would look like if the project was rebid. Mr. Foster stated that rebidding would likely require staff to return to Council for authorization to rebid and would not allow the project to meet the current FAA funding cycle. He stated that the project would likely need to be considered for a future funding cycle. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 5 of 17  Councilmember Lostra stated that she was concerned about the concrete costs because recent concrete bids in her experience had been approximately $25 to $30 per square foot, while this bid was approximately $47 per square foot. She stated that she had difficulty supporting a bid that was approximately double the engineer’s estimate. Mr. Foster clarified that the project did not require FAA-specification concrete and instead involved removing existing concrete, replacing it with City-specification concrete, adding heated mesh, and installing new bollards for safety. Mayor Keener asked how much of the bid involved concrete removal and disposal. Dane Hurst, Woolpert Inc., stated that the $425 per square yard figure was for concrete installation only and that removal, including landfill costs, was approximately $135 per square yard. He stated that additional bid items contributed to the total federal schedule amount of $889,400. Councilmember Lostra asked for the engineer’s estimate. Mr. Hurst stated that the engineer’s estimate for the federal portion was $441,000. He explained that the estimate had been based on the RDA project and that he had assumed the RDA project included federal funding conditions. He stated that the estimate may have been lower than appropriate for a federal project but should not have been doubled. He estimated that a 10 to 20 percent adjustment would have been more reasonable. Mayor Keener asked whether an MKD Construction representative was available to provide additional context. Annette Robinson, City Clerk, stated that no representative was present on the GoTo meeting. Mr. Hurst stated that he had spoken with Gary from MKD Construction for clarification regarding the bid pricing. He reported that MKD considered potential cold-weather concrete work and the project schedule, including potential liquidated damages, when preparing its bid. Mayor Keener asked whether liquidated damages were required by the FAA. Mr. Hurst stated that liquidated damages for the project were $1,000 per day, plus additional engineering inspection time, which could total approximately $3,000 to $3,500 per day if assessed. Mayor Keener stated that he wished a contractor representative had been present to provide context and asked whether the expiring funding had to be committed or spent by the deadline. Mr. Foster stated that the funding had to be committed through the grant process, and that if Council accepted the award, staff would include the bid in the grant application submitted to the FAA. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 6 of 17  Mr. Hurst clarified that funds would be obligated when the FAA issued the grant. He stated that the FAA requested information by June 30 so that the grant could be processed and awarded no later than September 30, the end of the federal fiscal year. Councilmember Lostra asked whether there was enough time to rebid and return with a complete bid package for the June 23 Council meeting. Mr. Foster stated that staff did not have an agenda item authorizing rebid and that public bidding timelines would not allow a complete rebid by June 23. Mr. Hurst stated that an immediate rebid would likely not be productive and that rebidding over the winter for early spring work would likely be more effective. Mayor Keener asked whether delaying until a future construction season would mean the expiring funds could no longer be used. Mr. Hurst stated that approximately $416,709 in IIJA funds would expire, or at least a portion would expire, but that FAA might allow some of that funding to be applied to engineering fees. He stated that approximately $3.6 million in additional IIJA funding would remain available for future years, although portions would begin expiring in later years. Mayor Keener stated that he was inclined to hold the project for a future construction season and asked Mr. Foster for his thoughts. Mr. Foster stated that he remained conflicted but agreed that the overall cost made the bid difficult to support. He stated that staff had already value-engineered the project by reducing heated sidewalk width and removing non-federally funded items, such as lighted bollards. He noted that the airport needed new sidewalks but acknowledged that the bid was expensive. Mayor Keener asked what the City match would be under the award scenario. Mr. Foster stated that the City match would be 5 percent under the current funding cycle but could increase to 6.25 percent if the project was rebid in the next FAA fiscal year. Councilmember Puccinelli stated that, after listening to the discussion, he was leaning toward rejecting the bid and waiting until the next construction cycle. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to reject the bid for the Rehab Terminal Sidewalks project through Airport Improvement Program 3-32-0005-064-2026. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) C. Review, consideration, and possible award or rejection of a bid for Snow Removal Equipment contingent on funding by the Federal Aviation Administration through Airport June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 7 of 17  Improvement Grant 3-32-0005-065-2026 and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City Council previously authorized staff to apply for FAA Grant Application #AIP 65 and advertise for bids for an 18-foot power broom and rotary snow plow on April 28th, 2026. Bids were opened on June 4th and reviewed by Staff and Woolpert INC. A recommendation of award to the lowest responsive bidder. As a reminder the FAA will award grants based on bids. JF Mr. Foster reported that bids had been opened for two pieces of snow removal equipment: a power broom with chassis and a rotary snow plow with chassis. He stated that two companies submitted bids. MB Companies was the lowest responsive bidder for Schedule 1, the rotary snowplow, in the amount of $727,211.90. Wausau Equipment Company was the lowest responsive bidder for Schedule 2, the power broom, in the amount of $842,235. Mayor Keener asked for clarification regarding the recommended awards because the equipment was included under one FAA grant but separated into two schedules. Mr. Foster explained that, for FAA purposes, the equipment was included under one grant; however, the bid was divided into two schedules. He stated that each schedule could be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder for that specific piece of equipment. Mayor Keener asked whether the equipment included warranties and whether regional service was available. Mr. Foster stated that he believed the equipment included warranties. Dane Hurst, Woolpert Inc., stated that, based on memory, the equipment included a one-year warranty. Mr. Foster stated that the City already had MB Companies and Wausau products and that the companies typically provided initial training and warranty support by bringing personnel to Elko. He explained that the first year would include training for the City’s fleet maintenance staff, and future maintenance would be handled by the City’s fleet maintenance department. Mayor Keener asked whether the specialized equipment was available through multi-state purchasing cooperatives, such as NASPO. Mr. Foster stated that the equipment was typically specialized, and although similar purchasing resources such as Sourcewell had been reviewed, staff followed federal procurement guidelines by advertising for bids. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to award the Schedule I equipment acquisition to MB Companies in the amount of $727,211.90 June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 8 of 17  and the Schedule II equipment acquisition to Wausau Equipment Company in the amount of $842,234.00. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) D. Review, consideration, and possible award of a bid for the Public Works 2026 Micro Slurry Project, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City Council approved the solicitation for the 2026 Micro Slurry Project on April 14, 2026. Four bids were submitted and reviewed by City staff. The bids received ranged in value from $750,000.00 to $1,060,211.00. The low bid was deemed unresponsive as they did not submit any documents with the bid. Additionally, two bids were deemed responsive, and one was unresponsive. Staff recommend that the City Council award the contract to Sierra Nevada Construction, the lowest responsive bidder, for $791,007.00. PA Paul Algerio, Street Superintendent, reported that the City received bids for the Public Works 2026 Micro Slurry Project and that Sierra Nevada Construction was the lowest responsive bidder at $791,007. He stated that Sierra Nevada Construction had performed this work for the City in prior years and that the bid price was approximately 20 cents per square yard lower than the previous year, which was notable because the project used an oil-based product. Mayor Keener asked whether the square yardage was similar to the prior year and whether additional yardage could be added at the same rate because the bid came in lower than expected. Mr. Algerio stated that he had anticipated higher prices and therefore kept the project square yardage lower. He confirmed that additional work could be added and that staff had a list of additional locations that could be included. Mayor Keener stated that he was pleased to see Sierra Nevada Construction as the recommended contractor and noted that the company had performed professionally on prior City projects. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to award the contract for Public Works 2026 Micro Slurry Project to Sierra Nevada Construction as the lowest responsive bidder for $791,007.00. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a request to waive the requirement to extend sanitary sewer across Mountain City Hwy, frontage of 3216 Jennings Way (APN 001-01A-010), and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 9 of 17  Elko City Code 9-5-33: Extension of Sewer Main Facilities states: Every sewer main extension must be extended across the full frontage of the developer’s or property owner’s property and not only to the closest corner of their property, provided, however that the City Council may modify or waive the foregoing requirements contained in this sentence if one or more of the following conditions can be met. The requirements are: 1) not economically feasible, 2) will discourage future development, or 3) will not serve the best interest of the public. We believe that Condition number 3 is met in this circumstance, because this property as well as the adjacent properties already have sanitary sewer and therefore an extension of the sewer has no benefit to be met. JK Jim Kerr, Utilities Director, reported that the request concerned a corner lot located at 3216 Jennings Way, APN 001-01A-010, at Jennings Way and Mountain City Highway. He explained that sanitary sewer already existed on Jennings Way and that the subdivision to the east was already served by sewer that connected into Mountain City Highway. Mr. Kerr stated that extending sewer along the Mountain City Highway frontage at that time would provide no benefit to the City. Mayor Keener asked whether the proposed building would be situated closer to Mountain City Highway. Mr. Kerr stated that, based on the plans he reviewed, the building appeared to be located closer to Mountain City Highway; however, it would be served from Jennings Way. He noted that existing sewer was available on Jennings Way and that GIS information indicated an existing service line to the lot from Jennings Way. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the request to waive the requirement to extend sanitary sewer across Mountain City Highway, frontage of 3216 Jennings Way, APN 001-01A-010. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible acceptance of a Deed of Dedication granted to the City of Elko by Chris Earl Beardmore (APN 001-620-074) for a permanent right-of-way for public roads and streets and public utilities, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Mr. Beardmore requested that the portion of Ruby Vista that has been developed and is located on his parcel be dedicated to the City of Elko. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, reported that Chris Earl Beardmore requested dedication of the developed portion of Ruby Vista located on his parcel, APN 001-620-074, to the City of Elko for a permanent right-of-way for public roads, streets, and utilities. Ms. Laughlin explained that, through the mapping process, a public utility and access easement had previously been granted over the area where Ruby Vista would extend. She stated that a section of road had been built within the easement but remained on Mr. Beardmore’s property. Mr. Beardmore requested that the City accept dedication June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 10 of 17  of the developed section so that his property line would end at the pavement. Ms. Laughlin noted that concrete barriers were in place to prevent traffic from continuing through the undeveloped portion of Ruby Vista until a public access right-of-way was established. She stated that the remaining portion of Ruby Vista Drive would be dedicated when the property developed, and that the paved area would become City right-of-way rather than remaining on Mr. Beardmore’s property. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to accept the Deed of Dedication granted to the City of Elko by Chris Beardmore, APN 001-620- 074 for a permanent right-of-way for public roads and streets and public utilities. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) C. Review, consideration and possible approval of Revocable Permit No. 1-26, filed by Paul Stimac, Owner Cowboy Joe Roasting Company, on behalf of Iva Christensen, Trustee of the Pamela Caldwell Family Trust, to occupy +/- .206 acres of the 12th Street and River Street rights-of-way adjacent to 1246 River Street, referred to as APN 001-630-010, to accommodate landscaping and a sign, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The applicant has submitted multiple applications to the City of Elko related to the proposed development of a drive-through coffee business on the subject parcel. The landscaping proposed within the public rights-of-way is intended to enhance the appearance of the property and is not being credited toward the landscaping requirements of the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. CL Catherine Wines, 421 Railroad Street, stated that she was the architect for the project and was speaking on behalf of the applicant. She reported that the applicant had an emergency out of town and requested that Item C and the related following item be tabled. Ms. Wines stated that Lana Carter was the engineer and could be available, but tabling the items would assist the applicant team. Mayor Keener clarified that the request was to table Item C and the related Item 9A. Cathy Laughlin confirmed that Lana Carter was listed as the agent on the project and had requested that the items be tabled. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to table the item. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 11 of 17  IX. PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION A. Review, consideration and possible action on a request from Paul Stimac, owner of Cowboy Joe Roasting Company, that the City of Elko waive the requirement of the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk related to property development located at 1246 River Street and identified as APN 001-630-010, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The property in question consists of two street frontages, River Street and 12th Street. The waiver request from Mr. Stimac is for curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along the 12th Street frontage of the property. CL ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to table the item. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) VIII. NEW BUSINESS D. Review, consideration, and possible approval of an appraisal cost agreement and preliminary land exchange agreement between Michael R. Jennings, Trustee for the Jennings Revocable Living Trust, Anna J. Welsh and James W. Jennings and the City of Elko for the land exchange of APN's 001-660-138, 001-132-001 & 001-142-006, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Council approved the initiation of a land exchange at their meeting February 24, 2026. This appraisal agreement outlines who is responsible for the cost of the three appraisals and reimbursement of half the cost by the City of Elko upon closing. CL Ms. Laughlin reported that staff solicited proposals from the City’s list of appraisers and received 13 proposals ranging from $5,500 to $27,000 for the three appraisals. She stated that the applicant and the City selected the lowest appraisal proposal and that staff worked with Dave Stanton, the City Attorney, on the agreement. She explained that the agreement had been with the property owners for some time while title issues were addressed and signatures were obtained from the family entities. Ms. Laughlin stated that once the agreement was signed by the Mayor, staff would engage the selected appraiser and begin the appraisal process for all three parcels. She noted that the property owners were responsible for paying the appraisal cost. Mayor Keener asked whether the property owners clearly understood their responsibility to pay the appraisal cost. Ms. Laughlin confirmed that they understood and stated that she had communicated the requirement to them multiple times. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 12 of 17  ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the appraisal cost agreement and preliminary land exchange agreement between Michael R. Jennings, Trustee for the Jennings Revocable Living Trust, Anna J. Welsh, James W. Jennings, and the City of Elko. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) IX. PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a variance, related to the improvement of the existing structure located at 123 2nd Street, from Section 3-8-5 Subsection 3 of the Elko City Code which stipulates the lowest floor elevation requirement of two feet above the base flood elevation, allowing the building to remain at the base flood elevation, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The property owner is proposing a remodel of the existing office space for Walsh Reclamation Inc. at 123 2nd Street. The estimated value of the remodel exceeds 50% of the estimated property value; therefore, the development is considered substantial improvement therefore floodplain management code applies, which requires the finish floor to be constructed 2-foot above base flood elevation or integrate floodproofing measures. The owner’s engineer has filed a variance request to maintain the existing finish floor elevation, which is 2 feet lower than the required two feet above base flood elevation stipulated in the code. The basis for this request is that the existing structure has not been impacted during past flooding events, and the proposed variance is not expected to result in adverse impacts to the surrounding area. SS Sarah Schick, Civil Engineer, reported that the property owner proposed a tenant improvement of the existing structure located at 123 2nd Street for Walsh Reclamation Inc. She explained that the estimated value of the remodel exceeded 50 percent of the estimated property value and was therefore considered a substantial improvement under the floodplain management code. She stated that the existing structure was located at the boundary of the floodplain, was constructed prior to floodplain firm mapping, and was at base flood elevation. Ms. Schick explained that FEMA required structures to be elevated at or above base flood elevation, while City Code required the lowest floor elevation to be two feet above base flood elevation. The requested variance would allow the building to remain at base flood elevation, which would comply with FEMA requirements but would vary from City Code. Staff found that the request met the City Code requirements for a variance and recommended approval. Mayor Keener noted it was a great catch by the city, and it will be a wonderful improvement. Councilmember Lostra added that without the variance, this would be a hardship for the property owners, and they wouldn’t be able to do anything with the building. Ms. Schick stated the owners had communicated their only other option would be demolition. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 13 of 17  ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve the variance related to the substantial improvement located at 123 2nd Street from Section 3-8-5, Subsection 3, of the ELko City Code, allowing the building to remain at base flood elevation. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) C. Review, consideration and possible approval to issue a regular Packaged Liquor License to Hemant Patel and Piyushkumar Patel, DBA Gas Stop #23, located at 1790 Idaho Street, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION (KW) Police Chief Kyle Ward reported that background checks had been completed for Hemant Patel and Piyushkumar Patel, doing business as Gas Stop #23, located at 1790 Idaho Street, and that no issues were identified. Mayor Keener asked if they had held a liquor license before. Police Chief Ward responded he was not sure but confirmed they were aware of all of the restrictions and responsibilities. Mayor Keener stated that he would like future liquor license applicants to be present at Council meetings to provide accountability and allow Council to know the applicants. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the issuance of a regular packaged liquor license to Hemant Patel and Piyushkumar Patel, doing business as Gas Stop #23, located at 1790 Idaho Street. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) X. REPORTS A. Mayor and City Council Mayor Keener reported that he toured Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and received updates regarding new equipment, new medical professionals, improved employee morale, and patient experience initiatives. He noted that the hospital’s 25-year anniversary would be recognized with a community event in August. Mayor Keener also reported that he traveled to Battle Mountain with Jan and Commissioner Steninger regarding funding for airline service in Northeastern Nevada and stated that Lander County extended its $250,000 contribution for another year. He further reported that the Food Bank of Northeastern Nevada had repurposed the former Frontier Communications building on Front Street to better serve regional partner agencies, including agencies in Elko County and surrounding counties. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 14 of 17  Councilmember Lostra reported that she would travel to Washington, D.C., for a national legislative meeting and would provide a report at a future meeting. B. City Manager No report. C. Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson reported that Elko County, the City of Elko, the Elko Arts and Culture Advisory Board, and the Elko Art Foundation would present Art for America on June 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate America 250. The event was scheduled to begin in the County courtyard and continue to the corridor for dedication of the projects under construction. D. Utilities Director Andrew Storla, Water and Sewer Superintendent, reported water restrictions would begin on the 15th; even numbered houses watering days would be Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and odd numbered houses would be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. There would be no watering allowed on Mondays. Mr. Kerr reported that the Exit 298 lift station generator was scheduled to be commissioned the following day. He stated that testing of the pig launchers was expected to be delayed until the following week, and that only minor punch list items remained before startup. E. Public Works No report. F. Airport Manager Mr. Foster reported that airport load factors continued to increase, with year-to-date load factor at approximately 71 percent and approximately 1,700 enplanements during the prior month. He reported that the SCASD grant advertising campaign had concluded and that staff would meet with ArcStar to review campaign performance. He also reported that the airport hosted the National EMS Memorial Service moving memorial, continued airfield pavement maintenance work, and received a draft Phase II focused planning study regarding potential runway relocation, which estimated a cost of approximately $202 million, and he planned to continue discussions with the FAA regarding the airport layout plan. G. City Attorney Dave Stanton, City Attorney, reported that Elko County had recorded a treasurer’s deed on Shilo Inn due to unpaid property taxes, and explained that a statutory process would follow, including potential tax sale procedures and possible reconveyance options. June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 15 of 17  Annette Robinson, City Clerk, added Shilo Inn had paid February’s transient lodging tax the day before and was in the process of getting payment for March. H. Fire Chief No report. I. Police Chief No report. J. City Clerk Ms. Robinson reported that Election Day activity had been steady. She also reported that Elkotel had paid their outstanding transient lodging taxes, but the City still having issues with the new owner of the Rodeway Inn who had been behind since January. K. City Planner No report. L. Development Manager No report. M. Financial Services Director No report. N. Parks and Recreation Director James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that the City had worked with a regional tournament director and that several baseball games would be held at multiple City fields, with several out-of-town teams expected over the weekend. He stated that the golf course pumps were functioning and that a pump replacement was planned for the offseason. He also reported that Elko would host the District 3 Little League All-Star Tournament for multiple age groups for approximately one week and that a girls softball tournament was scheduled for July. He added that it was the first day of youth day camps, which would be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week at the Girl Scout House. O. Civil Engineer No report. P. Building Official June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 16 of 17 No report. XI. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN Mayor Keener called for final public comment and did not receive a response. There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Mayor Reece Keener Annette Robinson, City Clerk June 9, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 17 of 17