Inver Grove Heights council pauses data centers amid lawsuit threat
The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to impose a one-year data center moratorium, halting a proposed 50,000-square-foot project. This decision was made amid a developer threatening a $150 million lawsuit and residents submitting an environmental petition.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 on Friday to enact a one-year moratorium on data center developments, effectively halting a proposed 50,000-square-foot project on Carmen Avenue. The decision follows a previous postponement that frustrated local residents, who subsequently submitted an environmental petition with approximately 700 signatures.
City attorneys revealed that the developer of the Carmen Avenue project is threatening legal action, alleging $150 million in damages due to the proposed pause. The council's vote puts the project on hold as the city intends to address both the legal and environmental implications associated with the development.