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7.10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CHANGE TO THE HALL COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION DEFINITIONS 2.03D & 4.02 A-1 AGRICULTURE PRIMARY DISTRICT TO ADD DEFINITION OF DATA CENTER — Quandt made a motion and Lancaster seconded to open the public hearing. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. Chad Nabity was present this hearing is to address the zoning and the definition of the data center. This is a request from the property owner and Aaron Brown with Southern Public Power and Mr. John Skala is also present representing the data center is also here to answer questions. Mr. Nabity stated the planning commission made a recommendation to add the data center definition and if the resolutions is approved it will make the changes and allow them to come forward for the conditional use permit. Peterson ask if there has been any opposition. Chad stated there is a member of the planning commission that lives nearby and had some concern but voted in favor of it. There is potential for noise. There will be a lot of air conditioning units but this can be addressed in the conditional use permit. Bredthauer ask about the noise and Chad stated it would be similar to grain bin driers. Karen stated these driers are all over Hall County. Sorensen ask Mr. Brown if this would affect local control, and he stated this is an interruptible rate and they can be shut off and turned right back on. No change in local control no one should see any difference. John Skala is with the company that handles the site selection for the data centers in Nebraska. Nebraska is a state that they have wanted to do business here for a long time. They have a site in Omaha. A lot of data moves from east to west through Nebraska it is like a train switching yard. He said this is a good location for this center. Lancaster said she appreciates that they are here. Chair Peterson called for public participation. Sorensen ask if this will increase the tax rolls and if they have a number. Chad said it will be based on the improvements on the property and a lot will be personal property not the ideal real property but it is still a short term gain. John stated there would be some improvements on the property and there could be technical jobs. They will coordinate with EDC and the Chamber. Lancaster thanked him for considering Hall County it will be a good business. The property owner ask if there are any incentive for them as a company to promote this business Ron stated they could do some research on this. 6