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Woodway public comments: data centers, service animals and cemetery cleanup draw attention
Summary
During public comment, residents urged the council to plan zoning and protections for data centers, asked for exceptions to pet limits for multiple service animals, and reported volunteer cleanup progress at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Several residents spoke during the public‑comment period.
David Russell urged the council to prepare zoning and standards for potential data centers, citing three main concerns—"enormous energy use, water use, and noise"—and proposing a dedicated data‑center zone, sound‑mitigation walls, nonpotable water systems and high on‑site renewable generation.
A resident who identified herself as Kristen described multiple service and emotional support animals and implored the council to reconsider a six‑dog limit. She spoke of family medical needs, writing that the dogs are "my babies. They're my love" and that they help care for her father and her family.
Richard Maker updated the council on volunteer efforts at Liberty Hill Cemetery, reporting volunteers and donations, removal of debris (noted as 55 tons hauled by an organization) and documentation of graves and death certificates to preserve the site.
Council did not take immediate action on these public comments during the meeting; staff and councilmembers referenced the issues for follow‑up as appropriate.
