RES 2022-23 Approving the Project Ollie EAS Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Response to Comments and that Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not to be RequiredCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-23
APPROVING THE PROJECT OLLIE EAW FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
AND THAT PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT IS NOT TO BE REQUIRED
WHEREAS, Endeavor Development (the "Developer") is proposing development of a 744,744 square foot
industrial building to be constructed in two phases known as Project 011ie; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development required preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410,4300, Subp. 14; and
WHEREAS, the City is the Responsible Government Unit as provided for by Minnesota Rules 4410.0500
Subp. 1; and
WHEREAS, an EAW was prepared to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposed
development including the information required by Minnesota Rules 44100.1200; and
WHEREAS, the EAW was posted to the City website on 4 January 2022, noticed in the City's official
newspaper on 8 January 2022, published in the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Monitor on 11 January
2022, and distributed to stakeholders and agencies identified by the EQB; and
WHEREAS, the mandatory 30 day period for receipt of comments on the EAW ended on 10 February 2022.
WHEREAS, comments were received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); and
WHEREAS, findings of fact, conclusions, and response to comments were prepared by the Developer at the
direction of City staff and are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 7
March 2022 to consider the application, preceded by published and mailed notice; based upon review of
the application and evidence received, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission
recommended by a 7-0 vote that the City Council adopt the response to comments and findings of fact;
And,
WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 3 March 2022 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company
LLC, is incorporated herein by reference.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts the Project 011ie LAW Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Response
to Comments and determines that preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not to be
required.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 14th day of March, 2022.
MOTION BY: Darkenwald
SECONDED BY: Dahl
IN FAVOR: Stockamp,
OPPOSED: none
Dahl
, Darkenwald, and Goede
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk