Proposed Data Center “On Pause”

Staff Photo

By Becky Kneer, MNN Contributor

An announcement at the City Council meeting held Monday, Sept 22 was made by Mayor Randy Knaack. During the Mayor’s Report, he spoke regarding the 1.6 billion dollar proposed data center and the company representing it, Balloonist LLC.

Mayor Randy Knaack stated:

“Last Wednesday September 17th I drafted a memo and had our city administrator contact Balloonist LLC. In the document I stated that I am not currently interested in pursuing a tax incremental district or a development agreement.”

“As the chief executive officer of Menomonie and serving as your mayor I have listened to the people of Menomonie and around the area. To me, your voice does matter. So as your mayor of Menomonie the issue of the data center is now on pause.”

View Sept 22 City Council Meeting: WEAU Channel 13 news coverage

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A gathering in opposition to the proposed data center was seen outside City Hall prior to Monday night’s City Council meeting. Staff photo

Contact: Becky Kneer, co-editor, Menomonie News Net, [email protected]