06/15/2026
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING PREVIEW - JUNE 16, 2026 (Data Center Moratorium, Storm Water Management Standards, Repairs to Conrad Drive and Brookwood Circle)
The Hobart Village Board, at its Tuesday June 16th meeting (6:00 PM - Village Office) will consider an Ordinance which would create a temporary moratorium on the development of a Data Center in the Village. There has been considerable interest and discussion over the past several months over the potential of data centers being constructed across Wisconsin and, more specifically, in Brown County. While the Village is not aware of any concrete interest in constructing such a facility in Hobart, we are aware of anecdotal evidence that there may be some inquiries being made about purchasing land for such a project. With concerns over the impact on infrastructure, the Village’s power and water systems, and the quality of life throughout the community, this proposed Ordinance would not put an end to any consideration for a Data Center in Hobart. It would simply allow for time to craft a thoughtful and comprehensive Ordinance for consideration over the next twelve (12) months. Staff is recommending the Ordinance be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a review and recommendation. It also recommending a Public Hearing be held on the Ordinance at the July 7th Village Board meeting. The Board will also consider another Ordinance, dealing with Storm Water Management Standards. The purpose of this Ordinance is to prevent property owners from altering the landscaping or topography of their property in a manner that would negatively impact the proper flow of stormwater or impact adjacent properties and to give the Village the authority to address, correct, or rectify any drainage issues that are adversely impacting other properties in the Village.
The Board will also consider a change to the upcoming Conrad Drive road project. The Village plans to resurface Conrad Drive (from Packerland Drive, west to the end of Conrad Drive), the initial plan being to install four inches of new asphalt with an optional plan to increase the new install to five and one-quarter inches, the cost being an additional $37,820. Brown County and Austin Straubel International Airport have agreed to pay for the additional asphalt if the Village agrees to not impose any vehicle weight limits or any limit on the type of vehicles that may use the road.
The Board will award a contract to repair Brookwood Circle. Staff received two quotes to pulverize and repave the approximate 970’ section of the road between N. Pine Tree and Melanie Lane damaged from the March flooding. Staff is recommending the approval of the quote from MCC for $53,473.20. Funding would come from the Storm Water Reserve.
Download the meeting packet here -https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_2fc13b9318dc4077b887d4061f766924.pdf
Download Ordinance 2026-07 (Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development) -https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_ba04d5f4fec341c1ab47d73c9d29fc1f.pdf
Download Ordinance 2026-08 (Amending the Storm Water Management Standards) -https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_0c58a419f528445281b43756db1c56b8.pdf