Data Center Moratorium on Barnes County Commission Agenda
Social media discussion about a proposed data center in Barnes County has led to a data center moratorium being placed on the Barnes County Commission's upcoming agenda. While no specific company has approached Valley City or the Development Corporation regarding a project, the commission plans to discuss the moratorium. The public is invited to attend the meeting.
Amidst increasing social media chatter regarding a proposed data center in Barnes County, North Dakota, the Barnes County Commission has placed a data center moratorium on its agenda for discussion. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th, at 8:15 AM in the Barnes County Courthouse commission chambers in Valley City.
Officials from the City of Valley City stated on May 16th that no company has yet formally approached the city. Jennifer Feist, Director of Economic Development for the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, echoed this, indicating on May 17th that the corporation is unaware of any data center planning to locate south of Valley City, apart from an existing facility in Ellendale, ND.
The inclusion of the moratorium on the commission's agenda suggests local government's proactive engagement with potential data center development, prompting public interest and an invitation for attendance at the meeting.