Broken Bow City Council to Hold Hearing on Flock Cameras, Take Up Housing and Data Center Rules
The Broken Bow City Council is set to hold a public hearing on proposed zoning and performance standards for data centers and digital asset mining operations. This is part of several major items on the council's agenda, including regulations for automated license plate reader cameras and housing developments.
The Broken Bow City Council is scheduled to convene on August 11 for a public hearing on significant new ordinances. Among the key items on the agenda is Ordinance 1317, which aims to establish comprehensive zoning and performance standards specifically for data centers and digital asset mining operations within the city.
The council will also deliberate on Ordinance 1315, which proposes regulations for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, often referred to as Flock-style systems. This ordinance would mandate prior City Council approval for the installation and operation of such networked vehicle monitoring equipment, citing privacy concerns related to data collection and storage. Operators would undergo a public hearing process, with potential fines for violations.
Additionally, the council will consider Ordinance 1316, designed to regulate cottage developments, tiny homes, and accessory dwelling units, addressing broader housing initiatives. Other agenda items include the approval of the city's street plan, sale of surplus property, a wage increase for city employees, and revisions to City Administrator David Schmidt's employment contract.