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Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting – July 28, 2026

City Council & Committees — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
BodyMesquite, Nevada
SessionCity Council & Committees
DateTuesday, July 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Good evening, everyone.

0:04

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 regular city council meeting for the city of Mesquite.

0:11

We are gonna start off with an invocation by Pastor Sue Taver of the Mesquite Worship Center.

0:20

Good evening.

0:24

Father, we thank you for um when we ask you, you come to our presence.

0:31

And so we ask, Father, for you to be here.

0:34

We ask Father for you to lead guide direct.

0:38

Give us um wisdom and insight.

0:42

Cause all things to be done in decency and order.

0:46

Cause all opinions to be made with respect and honor.

0:50

Cause ears to be opened and as long as those opinions are needing to be said, and cause decisions that are for the betterment of this community as a whole to be made tonight for the future of the betterment of the people.

1:05

Father, I ask you to bless the leadership here in all that it does, and I ask you to bless all of their families in Jesus' name.

1:15

Amen.

1:16

Amen.

1:17

Thank you, Pastor.

1:18

Could you all please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:24

Pledge.

1:26

I pledge allegiance to the flood of the United States of America.

1:31

And to the Republic for Nation, I like our indivisible.

1:42

All right.

1:43

I'm gonna make a couple of changes.

1:45

We are gonna move um item 3.2 into just presentation ceremonial matters.

1:56

We're gonna do that right now, and then we're gonna move 6.9 to the beginning of the sixes.

2:03

So but right now we will have a presentation from Eagles Landing on the best of the best.

2:13

Uh first responders charity golf tournament.

2:25

Good evening.

2:27

Mayor and Council.

2:28

Uh for the record, I'm Kenny Huff from General Manager Eagles Landing here in Mesquite.

2:34

Uh recently we had our sixth annual first responders tournament on June 13th.

2:40

Um had a good tournament, had 17 teams.

2:44

Uh great presentation of the colors and singing of the national anthem by Shay Whipple.

2:50

And the highlight was uh Mercy Air flying over right at the very end of the national anthem.

2:55

It was really cool.

2:57

Um I want to thank our mega sponsors, Conestoga Golf Club, Cardio Miracle, Casablanca, Jim Frump and Beltron Construction, and of course the City of Mesquite.

3:09

Um we had some mini donors or sponsors, uh Southwest Gas, Crown, Anytime Towing, Mad Landscaping, Reliance Connects, Grease Monkey, Wendy's, and Karen Fielding.

3:25

We had a little, I wouldn't know if it was friendly, but a competition between the police department and then the fire department and uh the uh police edged out the fire and search and rescue by three strokes.

3:39

So that's two years in a row for the police.

3:42

So fire department's got to step it up next year.

3:47

We have some awesome food and uh quite a few beverages.

3:51

So it is my honor to present a check for 9,250 to each department.

4:00

So that puts our total over six years for over 65,000.

4:16

Amazing.

4:39

Thanks, guys.

4:40

Thanks, Kenny, and thank you to Eagles Landing.

4:42

Thank you.

4:43

We just want to give these guys a little bit of a plug.

4:45

They have done so much for us.

4:46

This is like goes into our wellness program usually every year.

4:49

And uh like last year, we did a wellness app that we um utilized for both police and fire that we shared.

4:56

Gives a health and fitness things and stuff, and this is just like a great plus.

5:00

I know exactly where my guys want this to go.

5:03

The uh they love their they love their health and wellness, so we're appreciative of it every time.

5:08

Thank you.

5:09

Thank you.

5:17

Okay, with that, we're gonna roll into our opening public comment.

5:20

Uh, you have three minutes, and this comment period is for things that are not on the agenda.

5:25

So if you have something on the agenda you want to comment, then just save your comments for that uh time.

5:31

So otherwise, come on forward.

5:39

I'm Jay Gardner, and uh I said a couple things I wanted to kind of present to you folks is uh the first one is we've been noticing that uh a lot of the developments in town are uh taking down the hills quite a bit.

5:56

Uh and one I'm thinking of in particular is uh outside of my neighborhood, and they're I find out that they're calling it uh majestic hills.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Short Term Rentals████████████████████████24%
Public Safety█████████████13%
Urban Design██████████10%
Transportation Safety██████████10%
Arts And Culture█████5%
Active Transportation█████5%
Zoning█████5%
Procedural███3%
Personnel Matters███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting – July 28, 2026

The Mesquite City Council met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda included public comments, consent agenda, reports, a bicycle/micromobility ordinance, short-term rental conditional use permits, a tentative map for a subdivision, a deputy city attorney raise, and iron cactus sculpture locations. The meeting opened with an invocation and pledge, followed by a presentation from Eagles Landing on the 6th Annual First Responders Charity Golf Tournament, which raised $9,250 for each of the police and fire departments.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the July 7, 2026 Technical Review Meeting minutes and the July 28, 2026 Regular City Council Agenda (Item 2.1).
  • Approved notifications of bills paid, purchase orders, and monthly financial statements (Item 2.2).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jay Gardner expressed concern about hills being leveled during development and suggested that the city reallocate some of the 2% share of short-term rental tax revenue to enforcement.
  • Becky Peterson warned about potential drilling along the Utah-Nevada border and its impact on the aquifer, and urged council to monitor water issues.
  • Ron praised the senior center and encouraged council members to visit.
  • Mary Mathis (Mesquite Fine Arts Center) announced upcoming exhibits, membership drives, and community events.
  • Donna Benita urged the council to settle the contract with the Mesquite Police Officers Association (MPOA), noting officers still lack a contract.
  • Mike Crawley (Sierra Ridge resident) raised concerns about the wash behind his neighborhood, fearing flooding from new development.
  • Nick called for updates on hiring a full-time attorney and replacing former staff.
  • Dominic Olivetto and Corbin Van Est spoke against short-term rental proliferation, emphasizing enforcement and density issues.
  • Nancy Camisher (neighbor of 460 Cholla Way) described disturbances from short-term renters and asked for distance limits between rentals.
  • Erica Hansen (neighbor of 564 Desert Tortoise Way) requested clarity on local contacts and noted discrepancies in guest capacity.
  • Kurt Hirschinger, Bob Thompson, Tom Wildhagen, Kim Horseman, and Lori Wildhagen all voiced concerns about the wash near Sierra Ridge, erosion, and changed water flow due to adjacent development.
  • Cheryl Greenhall and Donna commented on the deputy city attorney raise, questioning fairness compared to police officers.
  • Rick McIntyre commended code enforcement officer Nate for his work.

Discussion Items

  • Bicycle and Micromobility Ordinance (B26-006): Discussion centered on mandatory helmet requirements for adults and the fine structure. Council members expressed varied views: Councilwoman Fielding and Gallow opposed mandatory helmets for adults; Councilman Ennis was indifferent; Chief Fields noted that helmets are already required for motorcycles over 50cc. The council amended the ordinance to require helmets only for those under 18, and set fines at $25 (first violation), $50 (second), and $150 (third). The ordinance was adopted.
  • Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permits (CUP-25-007, -008, -010, CUP-26-008, -009): Five permits were considered. Each required a local contact and compliance with city code. Staff recommended approval for all, noting that they meet criteria. Public commenters repeatedly asked for better enforcement and density limits. Councilman Parrish stressed the need for local contact information before approval. Councilman Ennis argued that all criteria should be met prior to the CUP vote. Votes:
    • CUP-25-007 (460 Cholla Way): Approved with a requirement for a solid wall. (Councilwoman Gallow voted no.)
    • CUP-25-008 (80 Sage Way): Approved. (Councilwoman Gallow abstained initially but later voted yes.)
    • CUP-25-010 (564 Desert Tortoise Way): Approved with a requirement for a wall. (Councilwoman Gallow voted no.)
    • CUP-26-008 (537 Palos Verdes): Approved. (Councilwoman Gallow voted no.)
    • CUP-26-009 (160 Quail Run): Tabled due to a civil dispute between co-owners, with council not wanting to become involved in the lawsuit.
  • Tentative Map TM 26-003 (Sierra Ridge Phase 2): Applicant presented a plan to create 35 single-family lots on the interior of an existing subdivision. Residents raised concerns about the adjacent wash, erosion, and building compatibility. The council approved the map with the condition that the wash issue be addressed by the city engineer separately. (Vote: 4-1? Not specified, but passed.)
  • Deputy City Attorney Salary Increase (5%): City Manager Rebecca recommended a 5% raise for Deputy City Attorney Kyle Wait. Councilwoman Fielding expressed concern about fairness given ongoing MPOA negotiations. The raise was approved.
  • Iron Cactus Sculpture Locations: Four proposed sites were discussed: the pickleball courts (near the rec center), the justice center, the cemetery, and the welcome center. Councilman Wanless recommended approving the first two and rejecting the other two because of cemetery appropriateness and pending NDOT approval for the welcome center. The motion passed.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Consent agenda, Southern Nevada Transit Coalition report, Bicycle/Micromobility Ordinance (with amendments), bond cap transfer to Nevada Rural Housing Authority (Resolution R26-020), four of five short-term rental permits (one tabled), Tentative Map TM 26-003, deputy city attorney 5% raise, and two iron cactus sculpture locations.
  • Tabled: CUP-26-009 (160 Quail Run) pending resolution of ownership dispute.
  • Rejected: Cemetery as a sculpture location; welcome center site pending NDOT approval.
  • Directives: Staff to review the wash issue near Sierra Ridge in coordination with the city engineer; code enforcement to continue monitoring short-term rentals; and the Master Plan Committee to consider zoning changes for short-term rentals (proposal to be submitted at August 4 meeting).
  • Next Steps: The city will open a cooling center on August 1-2 due to extreme heat; negotiations with MPOA are scheduled for Thursday; and a promotional video shoot will occur on August 5.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 regular city council meeting for the city of Mesquite. We are gonna start off with an invocation by Pastor Sue Taver of the Mesquite Worship Center. Good evening. Father, we thank you for um when we ask you, you come to our presence. And so we ask, Father, for you to be here. We ask Father for you to lead guide direct. Give us um wisdom and insight. Cause all things to be done in decency and order. Cause all opinions to be made with respect and honor. Cause ears to be opened and as long as those opinions are needing to be said, and cause decisions that are for the betterment of this community as a whole to be made tonight for the future of the betterment of the people. Father, I ask you to bless the leadership here in all that it does, and I ask you to bless all of their families in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Pastor. Could you all please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? Pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flood of the United States of America. And to the Republic for Nation, I like our indivisible. All right. I'm gonna make a couple of changes. We are gonna move um item 3.2 into just presentation ceremonial matters. We're gonna do that right now, and then we're gonna move 6.9 to the beginning of the sixes. So but right now we will have a presentation from Eagles Landing on the best of the best. Uh first responders charity golf tournament. Good evening. Mayor and Council. Uh for the record, I'm Kenny Huff from General Manager Eagles Landing here in Mesquite. Uh recently we had our sixth annual first responders tournament on June 13th. Um had a good tournament, had 17 teams. Uh great presentation of the colors and singing of the national anthem by Shay Whipple. And the highlight was uh Mercy Air flying over right at the very end of the national anthem. It was really cool. Um I want to thank our mega sponsors, Conestoga Golf Club, Cardio Miracle, Casablanca, Jim Frump and Beltron Construction, and of course the City of Mesquite. Um we had some mini donors or sponsors, uh Southwest Gas, Crown, Anytime Towing, Mad Landscaping, Reliance Connects, Grease Monkey, Wendy's, and Karen Fielding. We had a little, I wouldn't know if it was friendly, but a competition between the police department and then the fire department and uh the uh police edged out the fire and search and rescue by three strokes. So that's two years in a row for the police. So fire department's got to step it up next year. We have some awesome food and uh quite a few beverages. So it is my honor to present a check for 9,250 to each department. So that puts our total over six years for over 65,000. Amazing. Thanks, guys. Thanks, Kenny, and thank you to Eagles Landing. Thank you. We just want to give these guys a little bit of a plug. They have done so much for us. This is like goes into our wellness program usually every year. And uh like last year, we did a wellness app that we um utilized for both police and fire that we shared. Gives a health and fitness things and stuff, and this is just like a great plus.

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