The Eureka City Council held a work meeting on October 26, 2026, to address various municipal concerns, including infrastructure repairs and community planning. Mayor Robert Jenkins presided over the meeting, which included discussions on data center development and the long-term goal of restoring a library to the Memorial Building.
City Engineer Dan Fechner reported on a change order for a booster station pump. While a previous employee had reported a cracked casing on pump #3, Fechner stated the unit was actually corroded and rusted, which caused the leak. The pump has been sandblasted and will receive an epoxy coating. Fechner noted he will have Widdison inspect the other pumps and discussed the necessity of rotating pumps regularly to manage air in the system.
The Council discussed the development of a second data center planned west of the city. Council Member Kimberly Clements raised concerns regarding whether the location falls within the city's water source protection boundaries. Additionally, Council Member Tom Nedreberg indicated interest in learning more about data centers during an upcoming conference in Park City, which Jess Peterson and Clements will also attend.
Regarding the Cemetery Memorial Project, Council Member Maxfield planned to obtain pricing for metal components. The dimensions for the project's cement pad are now set at 26 by 26. The Council also reviewed the cemetery map and addressed ongoing issues related to specific plots.
Mayor Jenkins noted that returning a library to the Memorial Building is expected to be a long process, potentially taking approximately three years. The first steps involve the city agreeing to move forward and creating a board of directors. The Carnegie Library Foundation has expressed interest in seeing a library return to the building. The Mayor has requested the attorney review the charter for the proposed Board of Directors.
A public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) income surveys is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The application deadline for the CDBG program is January 2027.
