MinutesITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION Commission Meeting
Prairie Center
June 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Kitty Baltos called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Angie Dehn, Kurt Baldry, Matt Danzl, Stephanie McCool
Kim Shelmidine and Jeremy Willgohs
Absent: Commissioner Joe Tyberghein
City Council Members: Michelle Lund, Corey Tanner, and Ryan Dunlap.
Staff: Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director and Connie Schwecke, Recreation
Supervisor.
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Commissioner Dehn motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner McCool. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 April 21, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Baldry motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve April 21, 2026, meeting minutes with amendments. Seconded by
Commissioner Danzl. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business. Prairie Park Phase 1 Improvements
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs introduced Hannah Schmitz from HKGi, who
presented the Prairie Park Phase 1 Improvement plans. Ms. Schmitz reviewed the
results and success of the online community survey and engagement efforts and
presented two concept plans for consideration.
Following the discussion, the Commissioners agreed to include two separate age
group playground areas and, in the concept plan, the playground will include a
hybrid surface using poured-in-place material and wood chips to provide high play
value. The memorial would be relocated to the west side and will feature U.S.,
State, and Military branch flags.
The plaza design will incorporate an art sculpture possibly created by a local
artist. Additionally, the shelter should be centrally located at the ballfields.
Commissioner Dehn motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve a preferred concept incorporating elements of Concepts A and
B and direct staff and HKGi to prepare the concept for City Council
presentation. Seconded by Commissioner McCool. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5. New Business.
ITEM 3.1
6. Parks and Recreation Update.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs provided the Parks update and Recreation
Supervisor Schwecke provided the Recreation update.
7. City Council Reports.
City Council Member Lund provided the City Council update.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Dehn motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Danzl. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke, Recreation Supervisor