Palo City Council Advances Data Center Ordinance over Crowd Opposition

Palo city council advances data center ordinance with 4-1 vote after heated meeting

Tempers flared Monday night as Palo residents packed a City Council meeting to weigh in again on the city’s proposed data center ordinance, raising concerns abo

Palo city council advances data center ordinance over crowd opposition

Council votes 4-1 on second reading as more than 100 residents pack meeting

After petition rejection, Taylor says data center concerns will be addressed through comprehensive plan update

City officials said they anticipate bringing an ordinance related to digital infrastructure before city council in September following public input and required notifications.

Palo moves ahead with data center ordinance

(Radio Iowa) – The Palo City Council approved the second of three readings on a data center ordinance Monday with a 4-1 vote. The proposal was put on hold for five weeks and council members say they spent the time evaluating data centers, including visits to other facilities in Iowa. Tax revenue was cited as a primary reason council members support the project. K-C-R-G T-V covered the comments as council member Van Kerckhove said the financial i…