Scannell data center proposal near Otter Creek (Monticello)
Scannell Properties has a concept for four data center buildings, about 1.3 million square feet, on about 106 acres next to Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The city has not approved a project.
Where things stand: Concept only. The city changed its land plan for part of the site in 2025, but no annexation or project approval yet.
🕒 Latest update (May 2025): City approved a comprehensive plan change making 76 acres industrial.
What we know
- 📍 WhereBetween Otter Creek industrial park and 90th Street NW, next to Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Monticello, Wright County
- 🏢 CompanyScannell Properties
- 🌳 Size106 acres
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Has Scannell filed to annex the land into Monticello? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- May 2025City approved a comprehensive plan change making 76 acres industrial.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Monticello passed rules for data centers, 4-1. A data center needs a special planned development approval. Near homes it must be 300 feet away with full screening, or 700 feet without. Developers must pay for all needed roads, pipes and power.
⚖️ Court case
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy sued Monticello and Monticello Tech over the environmental review for a data center campus of 3 to 5 million square feet.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Two data center proposals on the table in Monticello · Monticello Times · April 27, 2026
- Monticello residents rally against proposed data centers · FOX 9 · March 9, 2026
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