Item 2.1 Draft Planning minutes 07-20-2026OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
July 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, Tracy
Kincanon, Jill Metzger, Laurie Jones, and Vern Heidner.
Also Present: Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1.Announcements
No announcements
2.Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 June 15, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Foster motioned to approve June 15, 2026 minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
2.2 July 6, 2026, Special Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve July 6, 2026, minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.Public Hearing Items
3.1 Hempel IUP
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Peter Fooshe, applicant, 800 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, was present and agreed with the
planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
No one from the public spoke.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend approval to City Council for an interim use
permit allowing outdoor storage for 9760 71st Street (118-238-002010) subject to the 9
conditions listed on the planning report dated July 14, 2026. Seconded by Commissioner
Jones. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
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4. Updates
4.1 Updates on City Council actions
Councilmember Dunlap updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
4.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on upcoming planning items.
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Metzger motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in
favor. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk