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Brainerd Planning Commission recommends data center ordinance after public hearing

3309513 · April 17, 2025
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The Brainerd City Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a proposed data center ordinance to the City Council, noting a pending state bill that could supersede parts of the local code.

The Brainerd City Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a proposed data center ordinance after holding a public hearing on the measure on April 16.

City Community Development Director James said the commission previously reviewed a draft at its March 19 meeting and that staff included recommendations from the Public Utilities Director in the current ordinance. He told the commission a state bill that is under review could affect some of the ordinance language; where state statute…

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