Cottage Grove, Oregon

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2026-27 budget, making appropriations, and imposing ad valorem taxes. They will also consider a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year, an ordinance amending the garbage service franchise agreement, and award a contract for the Lincoln Middle School Path Phase I. The Urban Renewal Agency will adopt its own 2026-27 budget.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2181 adopting the 2026-27 Budget, making appropriations, and imposing ad valorem taxes
• Resolution adopting a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Armory Special Trust Fund
• Resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• Ordinance amending the Cottage Grove Garbage Service Franchise Agreement (Ordinance No. 2483, repealing No. 2600)
• Award of Cottage Grove Lincoln Middle School Path Phase I construction contract

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee will call the meeting to order, approve the May 27, 2026 minutes, and review old business including Tree Survey 123 training with an off‑site collection map. New business will cover a recap of the Oregon Community Trees Conference and an Emergency Preparedness Fair. The committee will also receive a staff information report, allow audience participation, and conclude with comments and adjournment.

• Tree Survey 123 Training – Off‑Site Survey Collection (map attached)
• Oregon Community Trees Conference recap
• Emergency Preparedness Fair

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application (CUP 1-26) from Smartlink, LLC to construct a new wireless transmission facility at 2070 S. R Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 18, 2026, and other procedural items.

• Conditional use permit (CUP 1-26) for a wireless transmission facility at 2070 S. R Street, applicant Smartlink, LLC
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2026

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026-27 Budget and the use of State Shared Revenue. The Urban Renewal Agency will also hold a public hearing for its Fiscal Year 2026-27 approved budget.

• Public Hearing: Uses of State Shared Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Approved Budget
• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Approved Urban Renewal District Budget
• Discussion regarding Cottage Grove Garbage Service glass recycling

Urban Forestry Committee

The Urban Forestry Committee will hold a largely procedural meeting, including approval of March 18, 2026 minutes and a training session on Survey 123. No substantive decisions or monetary items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2026
• Training on Survey 123 (new business)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase the Sewer Dump Charge from $5 to $20 at the Water Reclamation Facility. The consent agenda includes forwarding favorable recommendations to the OLCC for annual liquor license renewals for 19 businesses. The city manager will also present a proposal for a self-serve RV dump station and water fill station for discussion.

• Resolution to increase Sewer Dump Charge from $5 to $20 to cover mandatory testing and management costs
• Consent agenda: annual liquor license renewals for 19 businesses including American Market #8, Walmart #2320, and others
• Proposed self-serve RV dump station and water fill station (discussion only, no decision)
• No public hearings or special presentations scheduled

Budget Committee

The Cottage Grove Budget Committee will continue review of the proposed 2026-27 budget, hear public comment, and vote on final approval, including a permanent tax rate of $7.2087 per $1,000 assessed value. Separately, the Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, review its $140,600 proposed budget, and vote on levying property taxes for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Proposed city budget approval with permanent tax rate of $7.2087 per $1,000 assessed value
• Urban Renewal Agency proposed budget of $140,600 for 2026-27
• URA Budget Committee to elect chair and vice chair
• Public comment period for both city and URA budgets
• URA tax levy for maximum revenue from full division of taxes

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will continue discussing the 2026-27 proposed budget, focusing on reallocation options for the General Fund. Staff will present potential transfers from the Housing Development Cost Assistance Program Fund (balance $220,221), a personnel cost realignment freeing $92,558, and a possible $4/month utility fee raising $196,800 annually. The impact of these options on proposed water, wastewater, and storm drain rates is also outlined.

• Resolution 2177 allows City Council to transfer funds from the Housing Development Cost Assistance Program Fund to the General Fund
• Proposed reallocation of personnel costs: City Manager and Finance from 50% to 40% General Fund would free $92,558
• Potential $4/month utility fee on 4,100 accounts would generate $196,800 per year
• Under reallocation option, typical single-family home water/wastewater/storm drain bill would increase $11.10/month (7.2%) in 2026-27
• Reallocation rates would increase large business outside city limits by $790.67/month

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first. They will consider a resolution amending the Housing Development Cost Assistance Program (Resolution No. 2001). Special presentations include Cottage Grove Garbage Service and introduction of a new Human Resources Director. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes and proclamations for Peace Officer Memorial Day and National Public Works Week.

• Resolution amending Housing Development Cost Assistance Program (Resolution No. 2001)
• Special presentation: Cottage Grove Garbage Service (Tim Alverson)
• Introduction of new Human Resources Director (Mike Sauerwein)
• New OLCC Liquor License Applications on consent agenda
• City Manager to discuss City Wide Clean-Up and Weyerhaeuser Tours

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2177 to grant authority for transferring funds from the housing trust fund back to the General Fund. Additionally, the Council approved the consent agenda and rescheduled the May 25 meeting to May 26.

• Added 'State of the Trees' address to the agenda (7-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2177 regarding the Housing Development Cost Assistance Program (7-0)
• Rescheduled the May 25, 2026, City Council meeting to May 26, 2026 (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will reconvene to continue reviewing and discussing the proposed 2026-27 city budget. Items include an introduction by the budget officer, a discussion of city property by the public works director, and a review of remaining funds by public works and interim finance directors. The committee will also recap the previous budget meeting and town hall, and take public comment.

• Introduction and opening remarks by Budget Officer Mike Sauerwein
• City property discussion led by Public Works Director Faye Stewart
• Review and discussion of remaining funds by Faye Stewart and Interim Finance Director Erick Kytola
• Recap of previous budget meeting and town hall
• Public comment period

City Council

The City Council is holding a town hall to receive public questions and remarks on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. No decisions will be made; this is a listening session for residents.

• Public comment period on the proposed FY 2026-27 city budget

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will elect officers and review the 2026-27 proposed General Fund budget. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the use of State Revenue Sharing monies.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Public Hearing for input on uses of State Revenue Sharing Monies
• Review and discussion of 2026-27 Proposed Budget - General Fund
• Request for appropriations in the Community Promotions Budget

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for façade renovation grants. One request is for neon sign repair at 521 E. Main Street (The Grove Café and Lounge). The other request is for door replacement at 28 S. 6th Street (Old City Hall Building). The commission will also discuss Heritage Month.

• Application for façade renovation grant – 521 E. Main Street – The Grove Café and Lounge – neon sign repair
• Application for façade renovation grant – 28 S. 6th Street – Old City Hall Building – door replacement
• Heritage Month discussion

City Council

At the regular meeting, the City Council will receive a preview of the proposed 2026-27 budget from the City Manager and consider appointing a budget officer. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and seven proclamations for various awareness months and weeks. A special presentation from South Lane Fire & Rescue is scheduled. No public hearings or ordinances are on the agenda.

• 2026-27 Proposed Budget Preview by City Manager
• Budget Officer Appointment by Mayor
• Presentation from South Lane Fire & Rescue (Fire Chief Jan Wooten)
• Consent agenda includes approval of March 20 and March 23 meeting minutes
• Proclamations for National Library Week, Municipal Recorder Week, National Cities Towns and Villages Month, Bike Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Water Safety Month, and Building Safety Month

The City Council appointed the City Manager as Budget Officer and approved a consent agenda including several proclamations. The Council also reviewed a proposed 2026-27 budget preview and a presentation regarding a South Lane Fire and Rescue levy.

• Appointed City Manager Mike Sauerwein as Budget Officer (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March meeting minutes and eight proclamations (6-0)
• Cancelled the April 27, 2026, City Council meeting (6-0)
• Approved reordering of agenda items 5 and 10 (6-0)