City Council Special Meeting & Public Hearing 08.25.26

The City of Millwood held a special meeting and public hearing on August 25, 2026, concerning a work plan for researching data centers under the city’s moratorium. Staff outlined research on existing facilities and case studies, potential noise and wastewater effects, water reuse, and approaches used by other jurisdictions. Council discussed two possible review sequences and favored having the Planning Commission lead fact-finding and recommendations before the matter returns to City Council, with transparent research and monthly updates. Public commenters raised concerns about water use, noise, community impacts, and the need for a cautious process; staff noted Millwood’s code does not currently address data centers.

Council unanimously approved a motion to proceed with the proposed work plan through the Planning Commission to City Council. The transcript identifies no contract awards, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or spending allocations; the action concerns research and potential future zoning text amendments, not adoption of those amendments.