Planning Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 5:30 pm
  • Second and fourth Tuesday of each month (Second Tuesday only November through February)
  • Charles S. Crandall Center--Chambers at West Hills (540 West Hills Circle)

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View most recent agendas and minutes in the Agenda Center

Board Member Represents Term
David EffertzAt Large2025
Jim JoachimFifth Ward2028
John EickhoffSecond Ward2026
Rachel Springer, Vice ChairFourth Ward 2026
Kelly Rooks, ChairThird Ward2026
Mark WilsonFirst Ward2027
Nicholas PeakeAt Large2027


Purpose

The Planning Commission is charged with the development and subsequent revision of the City's Comprehensive Plan. They may establish such reasonable regulations and restrictions as they deem advisable to ensure the planned growth and expansion of the City of Owatonna. They may provide for the future laying out of streets outside of platted territory and extending across unplatted territory within the corporate limits of the City of Owatonna. They are responsible for holding public hearings for Zoning Ordinance amendments and conditional use permits.