Proposed Technology and Advanced Industry Overlay District Clear, factual information about the proposed TAI Overlay District

Linn Valley, KS

The Proposed TAI Overlay District

A plain-language resource on what the Proposed TAI Overlay District is, what it is not, the concerns we've heard from residents, and how the City is responding to them.

What it is → Concerns & responses

Where the City stands

Let me be direct: the City is not taking this lightly, and this is not a done deal. No project has been approved. We are doing this work now — before anyone approaches us — so the rules of engagement are clearly defined in advance and the City stays in control, rather than reacting under pressure to a proposal already in motion.

We are weighing the benefits and the risks honestly, in the open. We want to hear from you. If you have a concern, tell us — our job is to get it on the record and address it.

And let me be clear about our priorities: we would rather set standards so strong that no company ever chooses to come here than define them loosely, fail to think them through, and end up with a finished project the City has lost control over. Protecting Linn Valley's character and its residents comes first.

— Mayor Lister Potter

Why this site exists. The City created this page to share accurate, sourced information directly — so residents don't have to rely on rumor or second-hand summaries. If you have a question or concern that isn't answered here, tell us and we'll add it.

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What the district is

A clear explanation of the overlay, the uses it allows (data centers, battery storage, advanced industry), and where it applies.

Why we're considering it

The financial case — broadening the tax base and easing the burden on residents — and why the City is even exploring this.

Concerns & our responses

Concerns we've heard — water, noise, fire safety, property values — each paired with the City's response and mitigation.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about the process, taxes, jobs, and timeline.

Updates

Announcements, meeting notes, and explainers as the project moves forward.

Latest updates

  • What we learned in Minooka, Illinois

    June 19, 2026

    Notes from a visit with city officials who have already been through a data center project — on transparency, water, taxes, and doing this the right way.

  • An inquiry about a battery storage project on City land

    June 19, 2026

    On June 12 the City received an inquiry from a battery storage developer interested in City-owned land near the Evergy substation. Here's what happened and what comes next.

  • Why we built this page

    June 10, 2026

    A direct, factual place for residents to learn about the proposed TAI Overlay District.

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