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Hibbing council advances land-use ordinance on large energy infrastructure
Summary
A revised land use regulation ordinance addressing large energy infrastructure facilities, returned from the planning commission and revised following utility input, was presented by the city attorney and adopted by the council after the planning commission's public hearing and no-change recommendation.
City Attorney Mr. Barr told the council a revised land use regulation ordinance focused on large energy infrastructure facilities had been returned from the planning commission after additional review and consultation with a utilities attorney. The planning commission held a public hearing and approved the revision without changes; the ordinance was on the council agenda for action June 17 and the council approved moving forward that evening.
Mr. Barr said the revision reflects inputs received from utilities and the planning commission. The transcript does not include the ordinance text or detailed substantive changes; the council record shows the motion to adopt carried by voice vote.
Because the ordinance was reviewed by the planning commission and utilities counsel and approved by that commission following a public hearing, the council’s approval advances the city’s land-use regulatory framework for large energy infrastructure facilities. The city attorney and planning staff will manage any subsequent implementation steps and notifications required by law or local procedure.
