Planning intern Lily Reel presented results from a city housing survey: 100 renter responses and 70 owner responses, renter monthly rents ranged roughly $550–$1,500, owner housing costs $400–$2,800, and about half of renters reported paying more than 30% of income for housing.

The Dorchester County Council approved an immediate 12-month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated county areas to give staff time to gather information and recommend zoning and policy changes; council members urged a stakeholder committee and municipal coordination.

Ben Bensinger, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln fellow, told the council that residents favor increased housing density and recommended zoning changes, downtown overlay districts and other measures to support workforce housing.

Multiple residents told the board they are worried about planned or potential data-center development near Marshalltown and asked the county to consider protections or a temporary moratorium while the zoning commission studies the issue.

Council members discussed placing a moratorium on data-center development after county interest; the city attorney advised against an outright permanent ban because it could prompt legal claims and recommended a one-year moratorium and drafting a resolution for council consideration.

County supervisors heard a detailed presentation from Dunn Energy on local grid capacity and a NODIAC plan for a 2-megawatt modular data center, and directed staff to draft regulatory options (one specific and one broader "emerging technologies" approach) for future review.

Commissioners vote to take land use policy off the table for further discussion.

Committee endorses Stephen Gilly and David Fulkowski's land rezoning requests for agriculture.

The planning commission recommended denying Beverly Hanson’s request to rezone an 8.47-acre parcel from Agricultural Protection to Residential, citing precedent risks, the county’s agricultural-protection policies, and existing compliance as a conditional-use dwelling; the item will go to the County Board on June 16.

The City of Northglenn adopted Resolution CR109 reaffirming its home‑rule authority over land use and zoning after a city attorney briefing and council discussion about state housing-related bills and a governor’s executive order. Council agreed the city is best positioned to set local land‑use policy and passed the resolution unanimously.

ECG presented technical details on data centers' power, water and economic implications; councilors requested a six‑month moratorium draft to allow staff to map industrial parcels (I‑1/I‑2), gather best practices and consider zoning or regulatory changes.

The committee opted not to recommend density caps or occupancy limits now, citing legal risk and insufficient data. Members said the city’s R0 process — a resident petition mechanism — remains the preferred tool for neighborhood‑level restrictions, and the committee recommended returning to density questions after more data is collected.

Fremont officials told the Senate committee their deliberate policies—preserving industrial land, by-right zoning for most manufacturing, an in-house hazardous materials program and workforce partnerships—helped the city host roughly 900 manufacturers and expand manufacturing employment.

After heated testimony from dozens of 6th Street business owners and residents, the council voted unanimously to pause consideration of an amortization ordinance and to form a six‑month ad hoc working group (including the Chamber and downtown businesses) to explore revitalization tools and outreach.

Trustees discussed competing recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission over how to zone community parks, neighborhood parks and open space. Debate focused on protecting riverfront habitat (Indian Gardens), whether to pre‑approve active uses (disc golf) and establishing park‑specific impervious‑surface limits.

Speakers recommended that municipalities use community, market and policy tests to select tracts, gather investment-ready project information, consider zoning and site control, and use CDFIs and local intermediaries to shape outcomes before the July nomination window.

The commission endorses the comprehensive plan update after extensive public input and revisions.

A consultant proposed a one-question, targeted postcard survey on zoning to produce clearer resident input; cost estimated $3,200–$4,500 with a proposed mail-and-return timeline through Memorial Day. Some residents, represented by Becky Willard, said 'nobody wants to do this additional survey' and urged clear assurances for agricultural land.

After staff reported inquiries about very large data centers (one described as ~300 acres with potential need for additional land), the commission chair said he will introduce an off-agenda item seeking a 90-day pause while staff assesses water, electricity, setbacks and zoning policy; commissioners signaled broad support for a short freeze.