Grant County P&Z recommends approval for Grid United’s North Plains Connector Project

Grant County Planning & Zoning voted to recommend approval of Grid United’s North Plains Connector Project after a March 13, 2025 public hearing that included a presentation from the project team and an opportunity for public comment.

Denisha Cummings and Terry Traynor, identified in the transcript as Grid United representatives, delivered a prepared presentation about the North Plains Connector Project to the board, the county commissioners and members of the public. The transcript does not record specifics of their presentation.

Chairman Robert Ternes then opened the floor for public questions, comments and concerns. The transcript states that comments and questions from the public were received and were fielded by the P&Z chairman, county commissioners and Grid United representatives; it does not identify individual public speakers or summarize the substance of their remarks.

Following public comment, the Planning & Zoning board discussed the project. Board member Barb Kraft moved to recommend approval; Bob Larson seconded the motion. "All were in favor and the motion carried," the minutes state. The board forwarded its recommendation to the County Commissioners. The P&Z portion of the public hearing was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. MDT.

The transcript supplied does not include a final decision by the County Commissioners or details on the project plan or conditions attached to the recommendation. Next steps recorded in the transcript are the handover of the P&Z recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration.