The Minot Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a previously tabled text amendment governing data center siting at its meeting on Oct. 13, 2026, according to the published agenda posted by the City of Minot.
The item, listed as Case #2026-49, concerns zoning text amendments related to data centers. According to the agenda record, Mr. Falconer reviewed the proposed data center text amendments for the commission, and the public hearing notice on the matter is open. The record also shows Terry Effertz, Executive Director of Tech ND, is listed in connection with the case.
The matter is relevant to residents because it involves changes to local zoning rules that would govern how and where data centers can be sited within city limits. The agenda does not specify the exact language of the proposed amendments beyond identifying the case as a tabled data center text amendment matter returning for further consideration.
- Meeting: Minot Planning Commission, Oct. 13, 2026
- Agenda item: Case #2026-49 — Tabled Data Center Text Amendment
- Status: Public hearing notice is open, according to the agenda
- Named in the record: Terry Effertz, Executive Director of Tech ND
- Commissioners listed in the agenda record: Robert Amick, Tanner Dockter, Kasper Ziegler, Erin Parker, Melinda Goodman
According to the published agenda, the case was previously tabled and is now returning before the Planning Commission for further review. The agenda indicates the public hearing on the text amendment remains open as of the meeting record.
Residents who wish to engage with this matter can attend the Oct. 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting in person or submit public comment as outlined in the meeting agenda published by the City of Minot. Details on meeting location, time, and comment procedures are available through the official CivicClerk agenda posting for the Minot Planning Commission.
Official source: the published record