City Council to vote on data center rules, crypto mining ban; alley, brush contracts on deck
The Mesquite City Council on Monday will take up proposed regulations for data centers and battery energy storage, including a ban on cryptocurrency mining, and consider contracts valued at roughly $2.5 million for alley reconstruction and brush grinding.
A public hearing and final vote on Zoning Text Amendment 2026-01 are scheduled during the council’s July 6 meeting. The measure would set citywide standards for data centers, backup generators, and Battery Energy Storage Systems, and would expressly prohibit cryptocurrency mining operations. The council will also hold public hearings on rezoning requests for a convenience store with fuel sales near FM 740 and FM 2757, and for an office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive.
Two separate contracts are listed on the consent agenda: $1,239,700 for the 2026 alley reconstruction program with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, and $1,237,000 for an annual brush grinding contract with Classic Grind, LLC. Department budget presentations for fiscal year 2026–27 from IT, Library, Parks, and Solid Waste are also on the agenda.
Recent meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission (June 22)
The commission held a public hearing on the same data center and battery storage text amendment that now goes to the City Council. The panel also heard two zoning cases: a request to rezone 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Blvd for an electrical contractor’s office and warehouse, and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1303 Buena Vista Street, where the applicant also sought lot size and parking reductions. No votes have been published.
Economic Development Advisory Board (June 24)
The board reviewed a draft of the city’s Annual Incentive Report during its meeting. Staff reports and a discussion of future topics rounded out the session.
Quality of Life Corporation (June 24)
Board members were set to hold a public hearing and consider a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026–2027 annual budget. A separate resolution would have authorized a public hearing and notice for the P25 Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The agenda also included approval of May 27 minutes, a finance update, and citizen input.
Board of Adjustment (June 25)
Three residential variance and special exception requests were heard. A garage conversion at 2702 Virginia Drive requested a special exception to waive parking relocation; a carport at 1417 Easter Heights Drive needed a 3‑foot side‑yard setback encroachment; and an oversized accessory structure at 1745 Mesquite Valley Road — 3,000 square feet and 20 feet tall — required a special exception. Minutes from the May 28 meeting were up for approval, and the board’s next regular meeting was set for July 23.
Coming up
- **City Council** – July 6, regular meeting. Public hearings and votes on the data center/crypto mining text amendment, a convenience store with fuel sales rezoning, and an office/warehouse rezoning. Consent items include alley reconstruction ($1.24 million) and brush grinding ($1.24 million) contracts, plus FY 2027 budget presentations.
- **Youth Advisory Board** – July 14. Annual required board and commissions training, youth services updates, and board member introductions. No financial or policy decisions are anticipated.
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