Cottage Grove public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review several items including 2024 city fee updates and personnel policy changes. The agenda includes funding for playground equipment at Granada and West Draw Parks and ice rink upgrades at Glacial Valley Park. The council will also consider a $30,000 proposal for a compensation study.
- Playground equipment for Granada Park ($59,925) and West Draw Park ($53,832)
- Installation agreement with Michael Basich, Inc. for $37,476
- Glacial Valley Park ice rink board system amendment for $45,439
- 2024 City Fee updates effective January 1, 2024
- $30,000 compensation study proposal by Paypoint HR
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review applications for outdoor material storage at 7601 100th Street South and a mixed-income apartment development at 6850 East Point Douglas Road South. The meeting includes public hearings regarding these specific land use requests.
- Conditional Use Permit for Lumbermen's Outdoor Storage at 7601 100th Street South
- 25,000 square foot outdoor storage area with a 6-foot privacy fence
- Preliminary Plat, Site Plan Review, and PUD for Roers Companies Apartments at 6850 East Point Douglas Road South
- Proposed 144-unit mixed-income apartment building
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review several business items and reports. Discussion topics include the HRA levy, the Viewpoint Project, and a report regarding arena market implications.
- Hunden Partners - Arena Market Implications Study Findings
- Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy
- Dowdle Services Agreement
- Trellis Co. Project Memo
- Viewpoint Project
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
The Commission will review winter programs and events. Action items include decisions regarding Mississippi Dunes Park naming and the Kingston Park building concept design.
- Mississippi Dunes Park Naming
- Kingston Park Building Concept Design
- E-Recreational Equipment Education Messaging
- Community Garden update
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2024 budget and property tax levy. The agenda includes a city council appointment, various license approvals, and several grant applications.
- Appointment of Monique Garza to City Council
- $91,695.10 for Nina's Park playground equipment
- $30,000 grant application for a Historic Context Study
- $10,000 grant application for interpretive signs
- $300 fine for Hy-Vee tobacco compliance violation
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to approve the 2024 budget. The agenda includes a review of 2023 Q2 and Q3 lodging tax revenue and presentations on holiday events. The bureau will also discuss the Dowdle Commissioned Art Program.
- 2024 Budget Approval
- 2023 Q2 and Q3 Lodging Tax and Other Revenue review
- Presentation on Holiday Events
- 2023 Food Truck Festival Recap
- Dowdle Commissioned Art Program
Public Services Commission
The commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear a presentation. Business items include the Snowmobile Club Annual Meeting and a Cannabis/Tobacco update.
- Approval of May 15, 2023 minutes
- Approval of September 11, 2023 minutes
- Snowmobile Club Annual Meeting
- Cannabis/Tobacco Update
City Council
The City Council will discuss the appointment of a candidate to fill a vacant seat. Staff recommended conducting the selection process as outlined in an attached memo.
- City Council vacant seat appointment
City Council
The City Council will review a construction contract for the Public Works Utilities and Engineering building. The meeting also includes discussions on Local Option Sales Tax proposals and potential litigation regarding DuPont and 3M drinking water.
- Construction contract with Kraus Anderson for the Public Works Utilities and Engineering building
- $73,899.86 final payment to Miller Excavating, Inc for the Goodview Water Main Project
- Appointment of Jon Pritchard as Deputy Director of Public Safety – Fire Chief
- Street name change in Southeast Industrial Park 3rd Addition
- Lease agreements with Minnesota National Guard Armory for 2024 election dates
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
The commission will conduct a stakeholder review for the Kingston Park building conceptual design. Action items include decisions on Mississippi Dunes Park naming, 2024 playground replacements, and e-recreational equipment. The agenda also includes updates on community gardens and cannabis/tobacco use in public spaces.
- Kingston Park Building Conceptual Design Stakeholder Review
- Mississippi Dunes Park Naming
- 2024 Playground Replacements
- E-Recreational Equipment
- Cannabis/Tobacco Use in Public Spaces update
General
The City Council will hold a workshop regarding a proposed development project by Roers Companies. The discussion includes building height and requested Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance.
- Workshop: Development Project by Roers Companies
- Discussion of proposed building height
- Discussion of requested TIF assistance
City Council
The Council will consider ordinances prohibiting cannabis use on public property and smoking in parks. Public hearings are scheduled regarding pavement management and street reconstruction plans. The agenda also includes commission appointments and a contract increase for Glacial Valley Park.
- Ordinance prohibiting cannabis use on public property and smoking/vaping in parks
- Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan public hearing and bond issuance
- Glacial Valley Park contract increase of $52,244.50
- Use of seven SAC credits for Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins at 7584 80th Street South
- Approval of two additional Sergeant positions for the 2024 budget
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
General
The committee will review a concept design for a historical display case. The agenda also includes updates on a Certified Local Government grant application and the Preserve MN 2023 conference.
- Historical Display Case Concept Design Review
- Certified Local Government Grant Application update
- Preserve MN 2023 Conference Report
City Council
The City Council will consider declaring a vacancy following the resignation of Councilmember Dennis. The agenda also includes approvals for several grant applications, land acquisitions, and final payments for construction projects.
- Declaration of a council vacancy following Councilmember Dennis's resignation
- Final payment of $81,769.11 to Miller Excavating Inc. for Hamlet Park Phase 3
- Final payment of $27,322.28 to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for the 2023 Mill and Overlay Project
- Authorization to apply for a grant up to $35,000.00 for the Fire Department
- Approval of a HUD grant agreement for the Shoppes at Cottage View Project
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a swearing-in and badge ceremony. Staff recommended performing the ceremony for Tou Vue, Sam Lemay, Casey Banken, Nick Linder, Bill King, Ben Ferderer, Richard Green, Emile Langer, Sam Anderson, and Terry Johnson.
- Swearing-in and badge ceremony for ten individuals
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including reestablishing election precincts and updating the Personnel Policy. The agenda also includes discussions on a street reconstruction plan and pavement management project costs.
- Resolution 2023-126: Reestablishing election precincts and adding an 8th polling location at Cottage Grove Elementary
- Resolution 2023-117: Updating the Personnel Policy
- Acceptance of a $460.00 Historic Preservation Grant from the Minnesota Department of Administration
- Resolution 2023-120: Restricting parking on the south side of Hillside Trail near 83rd Street
- Resolution 2023-121 and 2023-124: Declaring costs and calling for a public hearing regarding the 2023 Pavement Management Project
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will address adult use cannabis regulations and recreational electronic vehicle usage. The agenda also includes a naming item for Mississippi Dunes Park.
- Adult Use Cannabis Regulations
- Recreational Electronic Vehicle Usage
- Mississippi Dunes Park Naming
General
The City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the Mississippi Landing Concept Plan submitted by Rachel Development. The council is scheduled to review the plan and consider approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Rachel Development, Inc.
- Mississippi Landing Concept Plan Review – Rachel Development
- Preliminary Development Agreement with Rachel Development, Inc.
City Council
The City Council will consider a $12.5 million state bonding request for the County Road 19A and 100th Street Realignment Project. The agenda also includes discussions on street reconstruction plans and THC beverages at liquor establishments. Additionally, the council will review property tax levies and various development agreements.
- $12,500,000 state bonding request for County Road 19A & 100th Street Realignment Project
- $55,561.00 contract for Pine Tree Valley Park sports lighting installation
- Resolution to terminate participation in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan
- Application for a $210,000 DNR ReLeaf Community Forestry Grant
- Adoption of the preliminary 2023 property tax levy
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review development updates and contract amendments. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a land sale to Kwik Trip, Inc.
- Second Amendment to Contract for NorthPoint BGO Cottage Grove Logistics Park, LLC
- Third Amendment to the Purchase Agreement - Ryan Companies
- Facade Improvement Program
- Public Hearing: Kwik Trip, Inc. Land Sale
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses. The agenda also includes contract changes for street and utility improvements and new ordinances for keeping bees.
- Public hearing on an interim ordinance prohibiting adult-use cannabis businesses
- $110,851.00 contract increase for South District Street & Utilities Improvement
- $181,000.00 settlement payment for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project
- New ordinance allowing the keeping of bees on agricultural and residential lots
- Addition of an 8th polling location at Cottage Grove Elementary
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
The commission will review an RC track proposal for Pine Coulee Park and a matching funds request for a bike park. The agenda also includes actions regarding Mississippi Dunes park naming, grants, and signage. Additionally, the meeting features progress updates on Oltman Middle School Park and the Ice Arena solar project.
- RC track proposal at Pine Coulee Park
- Matching funds program request for a bike park
- Mississippi Dunes park naming, grants, and signage
- Oltman Middle School Park development update
- Ice Arena solar project update
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will review progress on several historical projects. The meeting also includes research inquiries regarding local historic sites.
- William Crockett Plaque Ceremony update
- Crockett Fields at Hamlet Park Entrance Sign update
- Historical Display Case update
- Old People's Home and Cemetery research
City Council
The Cottage Grove City Council will review several items including a major water treatment plant contract and utility franchise fee ordinances. The council is also scheduled to consider grant applications, park payments, and service agreements.
- Awarding $39,078,155.00 bid to Rice Lake Construction Group for Low Zone Water Treatment Plant Project
- Authorizing a grant application up to $215,000 for Mississippi Dunes landscape restoration
- Final payment of $34,962.90 to Pember Companies, Inc. for Oakwood Park Improvements
- Adopting ordinances regarding electric and gas franchise fees with Northern States Power and CenterPoint Energy
- Approving a streetlight service agreement with Collins Electrical
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the possible adoption of an interim ordinance regarding adult-use cannabis businesses and use on public property. The council will also hold a workshop to provide feedback and direction for the 2024 budget.
- Interim ordinance discussion for cannabis business prohibitions
- Ordinance discussion for cannabis use on public property
- 2024 Budget Workshop
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission is reviewing applications for amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan regarding wastewater management. The commission will also discuss a zoning text amendment to remove bees from the Agricultural Use definition.
- Zoning text amendment (TA2023-014) to remove bees from Agricultural Use definition
- Wastewater Management section amendment for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Map update showing sewer connections to South Washington County Interceptor
City Council
This is a special meeting closed to the public. The Council will receive an update regarding acquisition and eminent domain litigation for the East Point Douglas/Jamaica project.
- Update on East Point Douglas/Jamaica project acquisition and eminent domain litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council is considering a $2,036,796 bid award for the Grange Trunk Water Main Project. The agenda also includes reviews of senior housing at 7601 79th Street South and an industrial building for Hohenstein Distribution. Additionally, council members will discuss proposed changes to gas and electric franchise fees.
- $2,036,796 bid award for the Grange Trunk Water Main Project to Ryan Contracting Co.
- 52-unit affordable senior housing development at 7601 79th Street South
- $122,800 settlement payment for the East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue project
- $121,664.45 contract award to Hydro-Klean, LLC for pavement management jetting and televising
- Proposed franchise fee change from $1.65 monthly to 2.75% of gas and electric bills
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Services Commission
The Public Services Commission will review minutes from May 15, 2023. The meeting includes presentations regarding a construction update and an update on the 3M settlement.
- Construction Update presentation
- 3M Settlement Update presentation
- Approval of May 15, 2023, minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to provide direction regarding the 2024 Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy. The council will also review recommendations for the Cottage Grove Fire Department Staffing Plan and discuss the dissolution of the Fire Relief Association.
- 2024 Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy workshop
- Cottage Grove Fire Department Staffing Plan review
- Dissolution of Fire Relief Association
Economic Development Authority
The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will discuss economic development updates and reports from the ICSC 2023 Tradeshow. The agenda also includes a review of a proposal from Hunden Partners.
- Hunden Partners Proposal
- ICSC 2023 Tradeshow updates
- Economic Development Update/Business Inquiry
- Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes