Menomonie, WI – On August 4, 2025, the City of Menomonie Common Council held a public hearing to discuss Proposed Ordinance 2025-05, which would rezone land along CTH B between 650th Avenue (Eagle Point Road) and 690th Avenue from Agriculture (A) to Restricted Industrial (I-1).

A potential data center development prompted the rezoning. The hearing lasted approximately two hours, during which community members voiced both support and opposition to the proposal. Following discussion, the Common Council adopted Ordinance 2025-05 by a vote of 8–3, approving the rezoning to I-1.

Mayor Randy Knaack made the following statement about the potential data center: “On behalf of the City of Menomonie, I would like to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts and concerns about the rezoning for a potential data center. Decisions about annexation, rezoning, and development are not taken lightly by the Common Council—or me. The public opinions expressed will be in our thoughts as we explore possible development on the property, along with future development opportunities.”

The adoption of Ordinance 2025-05 does not guarantee a data center will be developed on the property. The Common Council will have further discussion if the project moves forward.

Source: City of Menomonie News Release