Minnehaha County presents initial data center ordinance
Minnehaha County presented its initial data center ordinance draft to the Planning Commission for public comment. Planning directors and county commissioners gathered to help people understand the draft and gather concerns. One public member suggested a requirement for a percentage of data center company ownership to be resided within the state of South Dakota.
Rachel DePompa reported that Minnehaha County presented its initial data center ordinance draft to the Planning Commission. This meeting allowed planning directors and county commissioners to engage with the public, helping them understand the draft and gather their concerns and comments.
The session was open for public comment, during which one member suggested a specific consideration for the county commissioners. This individual proposed drafting a rule that would require a percentage or a majority percentage of a data center company's ownership to be resided within the state of South Dakota. The sentiment was that the county should consider who is behind the ownership of these facilities when setting parameters for their operation within the county.