Item 3.6 Advisory Commissioner Appoinments Revised
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs
June 23, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.6 – Advisory Commissioners
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff are recommending the City Council adopt a resolution revising appointed Advisory Commission members.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City Code Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 2-3-3, Paragraph B(2), states any member of the Parks and Recreation
Commission who misses three consecutive meetings in a calendar year, due to unexcused absences may be removed
from office upon approval of the City Council.
City Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission are recommending the City Council remove Advisory Member
Norman Witteborg (term ending 2/28/2027) due to lack of attendance since March of 2024, and appointing Joe
Tyberghein, who is currently appointed to the alternate seat on the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr.
Tyberghein’s appointed term will remain unchanged, to expire on February 28, 2029.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2025-27
• Advisory Commission Appointments
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-27 approving revisions to appointed commissioners of the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Commission Departments Yes
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-27
REVISIONS TO APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City has established a Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, individuals are appointed to serve on these advisory commissions in accordance with the City Code and
bylaws of each body and at the discretion of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, City Code Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 2-3-3, Paragraph B(2), states any member of the Parks and Recreation
Commission who misses three consecutive meetings in a calendar year, due to unexcused absences may be removed
from office upon approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Norm Witteborg has not attended a meeting since March of 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA
1. That the following removal and appointment are hereby made to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission:
▪ Norman Witteborg removed for the term expiring February 28, 2027.
▪ Joe Tyberghein appointed to full member for the term expiring February 28, 2029.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 23rd day of June, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk
City of Otsego
Advisory Commission Appointments
Expiring Expiring Expiring Expiring
28-Feb 28-Feb 29-Feb 28-Feb
2026 2027 2028 2029
Planning (7 members)
Appointed Jones Stritesky Heidner Offerman
Kincanon Foster Metzger
Alternates
Parks and Recreation (7 members)
Appointed Danzl Baltos McCool Dehn
Schaffer Baldry Tyberghein
Witteborg
Alternates
Public Safety (7 members)
Appointed Braun Green Greeman Freiberg
Heltemes Hubbard
Sibert
Alternates Becker
Heritage Preservation (5 member)
Appointed Nault Kiffmeyer Seroshek
Stinski Penick
Alternates Waldron (Alt 1) Wilson (Alt 2)
February 24, 2025 - City Council Approved
June 23, 2025 -pending City Council removal of Norm Witteborg
P&R (Term Expiring 2/28/2027). Tyberghein will be moved from
the alternate postion (Term Expiring 2/28/2029).