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Commissioner raises data center zoning and infrastructure concerns after outside meetings
Summary
Commission members reported attending external meetings on rail relocation, economic development and data‑center infrastructure. Commissioner Ted Batzer questioned data center zoning classifications and emphasized the need to plan for power and other infrastructure requirements.
Commission members used the meetings‑and‑trainings segment to summarize outside engagement and raise planning implications. Jeff Dontz said he attended meetings on rail relocation, the County Board of Commissioners and an Economic Development and Chamber meeting where data centers and infrastructure considerations were discussed. Tyler Dula and Duane Jones summarized other local board meetings they attended.
Commissioner Ted Batzer specifically questioned current zoning classifications for data centers and pressed the group to consider power requirements and other infrastructure needs, urging proactive planning rather than reactive zoning changes. The commission did not take formal action at the Jan. 22 meeting but noted the topic for continued attention in future planning work.
