01-20-2026 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
January 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Chair Alan Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman, Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky, Commissioners, Charles Foster, Laurie
Jones, Tracy Kincanon, Jill Metzger, and Vern Heidner (arrived 7:11 p.m.)
Also Present: Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp (via zoom)
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1. Announcements
No announcements.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 October 20, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Metzger motioned to approve October 20, 2025, minutes as written.
Seconded by Commissioner Foster. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Public Hearing Item
3.1 Foss Swim School
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Duane Boris, 10050 Crosstown Circle, Suite 350, Eden Prairie, applicant, was present and
agreed with the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
No one from the public spoke.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Commissioner Foster asked about parking and if the site will accommodate the need. City
Planner Licht stated that the site will provide more parking than required by the zoning
ordinance.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for Great River
Centre of Otsego Eighth Addition subject the 12 conditions list on the planning report dated
January 14, 2026. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. Motion carried 6-0. Commissioner
Heidner abstained.
MINUTES OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION
January 20, 2026
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4.Zoning Ordinances; Fences
City Planner Licht gave the planning report. Commissioners agreed with the revisions for clarity.
5.Zoning Ordinances; Accessory Buildings
City Planner Licht gave the planning report. Commissioner Foster asked what would happen if a
larger lot were subdivided in the future. City Planner Licht said it could be looked at on a case-
by-case basis to either require removal or allow to continue as a non-conforming structure.
Commissioners agreed with the revisions for clarity.
5.Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Councilmember Dunlap updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
5.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on upcoming planning items.
6.Adjourn
Commissioner Kincanon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Metzger. All in
favor. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk