The Milford City Council held a meeting on June 16, 2026, to conduct public hearings and discuss various city initiatives, including workforce housing and new land use regulations. During the session, the council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on data center development.
Logan Hall of Millstream Partners presented a proposal for workforce housing to address anticipated industrial growth from companies such as Milford Mining and Furbo. The modular housing concept involves 50 to 100 rental units ranging from 380 to 490 square feet. The council discussed zoning, infrastructure requirements, and the potential for using Olene Walker Trust properties for development, noting that further planning is required before making commitments.
The council adopted Ordinance 04-2026, which establishes a 180-day temporary land use moratorium on data centers, data center power plants, and solar energy facilities. This measure is intended to allow time for the development of land use regulations. This follows discussions from the Planning Commission, which determined that data centers are not an appropriate land use within Milford City limits.
Additional council actions included approving the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 operating budget and the creation of a Capital Improvement Project Fund to reserve money for future infrastructure and facility projects. The council also approved an addendum to the Milford Golf Association contract, which includes a green fee increase from $3 to $5 per round and additional maintenance funding.
Staff reported significant cost reductions for the wastewater lift station project, with construction bids lowering the projected cost from $2.1 million to $1.2 million. The council also discussed fireworks restrictions, deciding to follow current state fire restriction guidance rather than implementing new local restrictions at this time.
The meeting concluded with various administrative updates, including discussions on the America250 Celebration and the city's participation in the Five County Association of Governments.
