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Commission directs moratorium extension on alternative energy; schedules separate data‑center discussion for June 18
Summary
The commission voted to place an extension of an alternative‑energy moratorium on the June 18 agenda and to hold a separate discussion on data centers and battery storage; staff said a draft and options will be circulated and KDHE/legal advice is being sought where applicable.
The Dickinson County Planning Commission directed staff to place an extension of the alternative‑energy moratorium on the June 18 agenda and agreed to treat data centers (including battery storage and cryptocurrency mining) as a separate action item.
Staff warned that the moratorium expires July 1 and said the intent is to circulate draft language and legal options to the commission before the June hearing. "I will have a draft, and I'll give you options," staff said, adding that the board would receive materials in advance and that the public notice timeline requires publishing 20 days before the meeting.
Commissioners discussed whether to craft a broad or a trimmed version of regulatory language and asked staff to collect examples from other states and counties. Several members emphasized the need to define "data center" (by scale, power use or square footage) and to consider separating solar, battery storage and data centers for tailored review. The board voted unanimously to place the moratorium extension on the June 18 agenda and asked staff to prepare drafts and outreach materials.
