Minneapolis City Council Debates Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Minneapolis City Council’s Business, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting held an extensive and heated discussion on a proposed six-month moratorium on data center developments. This moratorium would allow the city to pause new constructions to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing the environmental and community impacts of such facilities.
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Jacob Frey
City Council Officials:
Jamal Osman, Jeremiah Ellison, Michael Rainville, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Aurin Chowdhury
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
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Meeting Date:
06/16/2026
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Recording Published:
06/16/2026
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Duration:
232 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Hennepin County
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Towns:
Minneapolis
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