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Council hears extended discussion on data centers; motion to consider 12‑month moratorium placed on next agenda
Summary
Council held an extended discussion about data centers and potential local limits. A councilmember said he will place a proposed 12‑month moratorium on data center permits on the next meeting agenda; staff will prepare legal language and analysis.
City Council members spent significant time discussing data centers, county-level marketing activity for large tracts of land and the potential local policy options, including a moratorium on data center permits.
Councilmember Wayne (last name not specified in the record) said he wanted an item on the agenda to consider a 12‑month moratorium on issuance of permits or approvals for data center facilities. Council debated whether the city has sufficient land and authority, and law director and staff cautioned that written moratorium…
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