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St. Joseph City Council Postpones Parking Project, Advances Data Center Studies

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:25 AM

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a decision to add 55 parking spaces near Benton High School, opting instead to meet with the school district to explore alternative solutions. Meanwhile, the council approved a $14.5 million bond ordinance to renovate the historic Woodson Apartments and accepted a $42,411 grant to fund new technology and…

The St. Joseph City Council has postponed a decision to add 55 parking spaces near Benton High School, opting instead to meet with the school district to explore alternative solutions. Meanwhile, the council approved a $14.5 million bond ordinance to renovate the historic Woodson Apartments and accepted a $42,411 grant to fund new technology and equipment for local law enforcement. Leaders also heard initial proposals to study zoning guidelines for future data centers following recent community concerns about their potential local impact.

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