In a recent decision, the Inver Grove Heights City Council approved a one-year moratorium on new and expanded data centers within the city. This pause allows officials to thoroughly study potential impacts on noise levels, water and sewer systems, and to evaluate if existing zoning codes require adjustments.
The moratorium directly affects a proposed data center at the former Travel Tags property on Carmen Avenue. The developer had planned a 55,000-square-foot facility with up to 5 megawatts of power. Residents have expressed concerns about potential noise and the strain on local utilities.
Inver Grove Heights joins other Minnesota cities, including Eagan, Rosemount, and Waite Park, in implementing similar moratoriums to better understand the implications of data center developments. The city plans to conduct a comprehensive study during this period to inform future decisions regarding such facilities.
