Public urges caution on data centers and notes state moratorium on municipal co-op moves
Two audience members urged the commission to consider a recent state-level moratorium related to municipalities and co-ops when evaluating annexations, and raised environmental and infrastructure concerns about proposed data centers, including heavy water usage.
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During communications from the audience, Linda Cash told the commission she wanted members to be aware of a one-year moratorium in recent legislation restricting municipalities from moving into co-ops without extensive agreements; she urged the commission and planning committee to review that law as annexations proceed.
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