Short version
Most residents only learned about the proposal in early May, two months after the March 11 presentation. The fix is straightforward: a dedicated city project page, a standalone town hall, plain-language agenda labels, and a published decision calendar. The city itself says no final action has been taken — meaning a transparent pause now does not delay any approval already on the books.
Local outlets reported a packed May 13 City Council meeting with most public comment opposing the project.
The Bulletin reported a nearly three-hour public comment session with residents waiting outside.
The data-center discussion on May 13 happened through public comment even though the data center was not a formal agenda item.
The city itself says no final application has been initiated and no final action has been taken.
What officials should answer
- 01 Create a dedicated project page on the city website with all documents, staff memos, presentations, meeting-video timestamps, correspondence, utility letters, and draft agreements.
- 02 Hold a standalone public town hall before any purchase-and-sale agreement is signed.
- 03 Title any future agenda item plainly as "Proposed BoxMiner Data Center / Public Land Sale."
- 04 Provide a public-comment period and plain-language FAQ before any vote.
- 05 Publish a full decision calendar.