500-Acre Data Center Land Sale (Huntley Group)
Summary
Three residents blasted the data center deal during public comment, citing noise, rising electric bills, tourism impacts, and secrecy. The related Trebol land purchase amendment advanced 4-2, with a final vote still to come.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Critics say the city's only guaranteed money is the $7 million land sale, while higher electric bills and years of construction traffic could fall on residents.
If built, the developer and data center operator benefit; supporters point to construction jobs and the land sale proceeds.
Opponents say residents near the site would face constant noise, higher electric bills, and diminished tourism appeal.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Planning & Zoning Commission - Sep 29, 2026
The city has a land-sale contract tied to a possible large data center on roughly 500 acres near Highway 98. Residents questioned why the city is entertaining a third chance for a developer with two failed projects, and whether the city has the water and power to spare. The buyer hasn't closed; a rezone would still be required before any deal could go through.
City Council - Apr 8, 2026
A resident delivered pointed criticism of the council over the proposed data center at the Antelope Corridor, accusing members of dismissing opponents and failing to share information. The mayor was singled out for not discussing his priorities publicly.
City Council - Feb 25, 2026
Three residents blasted the data center deal during public comment, citing noise, rising electric bills, tourism impacts, and secrecy. The related Trebol land purchase amendment advanced 4-2, with a final vote still to come.
City Council - Feb 11, 2026
A resident warned about five to ten years of heavy construction traffic on highways 89 and 98, which already have serious accident problems, and voiced opposition to a proposed data center near the area's scenic lands.
City Council - Feb 5, 2026
The data center's sales contract has taken effect, and the city will bring related general plan and zoning items to future agendas. It's a controversial topic in town with online debate.
City Council - Jan 28, 2026
Residents are pushing back hard on the sale of city land tied to a proposed data center near neighborhoods and the city entrance, citing quality of life, property values, tourism, and water. Two residents asked the council to slow down, be transparent, and consider putting the question on a ballot.
City Council - Jan 14, 2026
The proposed data center near Horseshoe Bend drew heated public comment over NDAs, transparency, water use, and unregulated AI, while council pointed to a new FAQ page. A proposed public questionnaire failed to get majority support.
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Data Center Overlay District (TXT-2026-02)
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Potential Land Sale to Shaandiin Group — Ordinance 748-26
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Ordinance 747-26 — Land Sale to Premium Builders, LLC
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