Members of the public show up during the discussion on a data center project that fell through in Cherryvale.

 

At last night's meeting, Cherryvale City Administrator Michael Hall explained the background on the company that was looking at occupying an industrial site in Cherryvale. Hall says data centers have gotten a bad name because of past behavior.

 

Hall says while HyperDatagrid was unable to reach mutually acceptable terms with the party controlling the land sale for the project, he thinks attracting another data center would be a benefit to the city.

 

As part of any potential partnership, Hall says a requirement for any incoming company will be to partner on city projects. HyperDatagrid was prepared to fund $5.9 million worth of projects, including a sewer line extension and lift station, swimming pool reconstruction, rec improvements and grant matching fund assistance.

 

During yesterday's meeting, members of the public spoke out against having a data center in Cherryvale, including a back-and-forth between the mayor.

 

The property management company plans to continue to work to attract a new industry under the direction of the City Council.