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Resident raises access, safety concerns for proposed “Interspecies City” farm after county roundabout plan
Summary
Stuart Turnquist, a resident of Otsego, told the City Council during open forum that he needs reliable driveway access to develop a farm-based bed-and-breakfast he calls “Interspecies City,” and warned a county‑funded roundabout could cut off safe entry.
Stuart Turnquist, a resident of Otsego, told the City Council during open forum that he has assembled multiple parcels into a working property he calls “Interspecies City” and wants to develop a bed-and-breakfast, farm store and event uses there, but that access changes tied to a county roundabout could prevent safe entry to his house and future business.
Turnquist said the property includes several parcels and an eight‑acre tract he believes needs to be returned to commercial to accommodate a bed-and-breakfast and related visitor uses. He described the site as a mix of woods, prairie and riverfront land and said he has invested decades in building the farm and related cultural projects.
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