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Commission places data-center discussion on June 3 agenda after moratorium suggestion

Carlton County Planning Commission · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners discussed data centers and a Pine Knot article; Commissioner Steve Schulstrom suggested a moratorium, a listening session in Silver Brook Township was announced, and the topic was placed on the June 3, 2026 agenda for further discussion.

At new business the commission discussed data centers and referenced a Pine Knot article published April 24, 2026. Commissioner Steve Schulstrom suggested the board consider a moratorium on data centers. The commission scheduled a listening session in Silver Brook Township and placed the data-center topic on the June 3, 2026 Planning Commission agenda for further consideration.

The minutes do not record a motion to adopt a moratorium on May 6; the suggestion was entered for further discussion and public engagement. Staff and commissioners flagged the topic for follow-up at the June meeting.