RES 2025-18 Zachman Meadows Environmental Review; Responses to Comments, Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and Record of DecisionCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-18
ZACHMAN MEADOWS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW;
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECORD OF DECISION
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, Subp. 32 requires that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet be prepared for
mixed residential and commercial projects where the sum of ratios of applicable residential and commercial thresholds
equals or exceeds one; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2025, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet was completed for proposed Zachman Meadows
development,
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, copies of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet were distributed to all persons and
agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board distribution list and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet was publicly noticed in the Environmental
Quality Board Monitor, commencing the 30-day public comment period; and
WHEREAS, a press release or public notice was submitted to the official City newspaper, the EII< River Star News,
announcing the completion of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, its availability to interested parties, and the
process for submitting comments on the EAW; and
WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended on April 17, 2025 and the City of Otsego accepted all written comments
received, and
WHEREAS, the Responses to Comments, Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and Record of Decision regarding the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet attached as Exhibit A are incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on April 21, 2025 to consider
the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, preceded by published and mailed notice; based upon review of the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet and evidence received, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission
recommended by a 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the Responses to Comments, Findings of Fact and Conclusions,
and Record of Decision as presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota
Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700;
2. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet satisfactorily addressed the environmental issues for which existing
information could have been reasonably obtained;
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3. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant
environmental effects;
4. The City makes a "Negative Declaration";
5. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not required; and
6. The City adopts the Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision and directs the City Clerl< to
maintain the Record of Decision and distribute said decision in accordance with Minnesota Rules.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 28th day of April, 2025.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR: S tockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, M yor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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