Aug 11, 2026Board meeting
City Council Meeting
The council held a first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning code regarding the permissibility of data centers in industrial districts. Key discussions included new requirements for site plans, independent electrical demand verification, and specific noise standards that account for ambient sound levels and adjacent properties. The meeting also included city manager reports on police and fire operations, as well as extensive public testimony concerning a lawsuit related to a proposed data center development and concerns regarding water usage, transparency, and land use regulations.