07-16-12 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JULY 16, 2012
7 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Richard Nichols, Aaron
Stritesky, Brian Gerten and Jim Kolles. Excused absence: Tammie Fallon.
City Council: CM Vern Heidner. Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
1. Consider the following minutes.
1.1 June 18, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Non -Public Hearing item:
2.1 Comprehensive Plan update.
City Planner Licht presented the draft Community Perspectives section of the
Comprehensive Plan update. CM Heidner said that the County is redistricting their
boards and that may have an effect on the transportation plan.
Commissioner Gerten asked on the plans for achieving this plan. City Planner Licht said
the Comprehensive Plan is a long term decision making guide and does not include
specific measures, which may be part of other implementation tools.
Commissioner Gerten said regarding the Parks and Trails; we have the river but nothing
highlighting it do we have something specific planned for drawing people to the area.
City Planner Licht said it is a work in progress; there is the Waterfront East Park and the
Kadler Avenue river entrance along with proposed Park and access at CSAH 42 and
Highway 101.
Commissioner Gerten asked about the City's influence on the School Districts as to
development of a high school and other facilities to strengthen community identity.
City Planner Licht responded that the City advises the school districts of its growth plans
and that facilities such as a high school will be constructed when the population
warrants.
3. Update on City Council actions.
CM Heidner updated the Commissioners on City Council actions.
4. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items.
City Clerk Loff said that next scheduled meeting is August 6, 2012. The Planning
Commission agreed to a 6:30 PM start time for that meeting.
5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by
Commissioner Gerten. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:37 PM.
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Pam Black, Chair
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Tami Loff, City Clerk