St. Joseph city officials to discuss data center ordinances again at Monday meeting
The St. Joseph City Council is scheduled to vote on two ordinances establishing zoning and development guidelines for potential data centers after postponing the measures at its previous meeting. Residents are urging officials to address community impacts, while the council is also considering contracts with GBA Inc. and Renew Missouri Advocates for data center-related planning, outreach and legal services.
The St. Joseph City Council will revisit two proposed ordinances governing data center zoning and development guidelines at its Monday meeting. The measures were postponed at the council’s previous meeting and are now set for a vote.
The council has amended a proposed contract with GBA Inc. to provide recommendations on zoning revisions and development guidelines intended to protect residents and property, with compensation capped at $42,440. Members are also considering a contract of up to $10,750 with Renew Missouri Advocates for community outreach and legal services related to data center development. Residents have continued pressing officials over the potential effects of data centers on the community and concerns about the GBA contract.