Cottage Grove public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several 2026 administrative updates, including personnel pay plans, a new fee table, and the city personnel policy. The body will also review grant applications for park and trail projects and various city contracts.

• Ordinance 1106 to implement 2026 fee changes, increases, and additions
• Grant applications for Hamlet Park Skate Park and Peterson Park development (up to $350,000 each)
• Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement for $785,000 for Hadley Ridge Apartments
• Final payment of $176,486.98 to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue Reconstruction
• ESRI Enterprise 3-year Agreement for $42,200 annually

Planning Commission

The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will review applications for a cannabis retail store, a large warehouse expansion, and a 186-unit apartment complex. The meeting will also include a public hearing on these items.

• Cannabis retail permit for 7430 80th Street
• Van Meter warehouse expansion at 7450 95th Street South
• Van Meter exterior storage permit
• Yellow Tree Apartments on East Point Douglas Road
• Everwood 6th Addition preliminary plat

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 budget and property tax levy, as well as the 80th Street Rehabilitation Project. The body will also consider several business licenses, conditional use permits for hemp edibles, and a five-year capital improvement plan.

• Public hearing for 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy payable in 2026
• Public hearing for 80th Street, East Point Douglas Road, and TH 61/80th Street Interchange Rehabilitation Project
• Lease-to-own agreement with Yamaha for 80 golf carts at $123,907.62 per year for five years
• Conditional Use Permits for hemp edible operations at 7769 95th Street South and 7584 80th Street South
• Rescinding a $37,275.00 Business Subsidy Agreement with Bellagala Wedding and Events

Economic Development Authority

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing on the 2026 HRA Levy and consider a financial assistance request from Cedarhurst Event Center. A business item involves a fourth amendment to a private development contract and decertification of TIF district 1-20.

• Fourth Amendment to the Contract for Private Development and TIF 1-20 Decertification
• 2026 HRA Levy Public Hearing
• Cedarhurst Event Center - Financial Assistance Request

Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau council will discuss several updates and approve its 2026 final budget. Items include a recap of the 2025 Food Truck Festival, a new 2026 Visitor Guide, a website redesign update, and a report on lodging tax collections. The meeting also covers a Minnesota Department of Revenue lodging tax and Rentalscape software update and the Q3 2025 lodging tax revenue report.

• 2025 Food Truck Festival Recap
• 2026 Visitor Guide
• CVB Website Redesign Update
• Minnesota Department of Revenue Lodging Tax Collections and Rentalscape Software Update
• 2026 Final Budget Approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits: a low-potency hemp edible warehouse at 7769 95th Street South and a retail addition at MoonSoon Tobacco at 7584 80th Street South. The Yellow Tree Apartments 186-unit project has been continued to the December 15 meeting. The commission will also approve October minutes and receive a recap of recent city council meetings.

• Public hearing for CUP2025-029: low-potency hemp edible warehouse at 7769 95th Street South
• Public hearing for CUP2025-028: low-potency hemp edible sales at MoonSoon Tobacco, 7584 80th Street South
• Yellow Tree Apartments (PUD2025-030 & SP2025-030) continued to December 15, 2025
• Approval of October 27, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Recap of November 5 and 19, 2025 City Council meetings

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permits for a low‑potency hemp edible warehouse at 7769 95th Street South and for a hemp edible retailer at 7584 80th Street South, Suite 201. The commission also voted to continue the Yellow Tree Apartments Planned Unit Development and Site Plan Review case to the December 15 meeting. Procedural items such as the agenda amendment and minutes approval were also passed unanimously.

• Approved amended agenda (5‑0)
• Continued Yellow Tree Apartments case to Dec 15 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for hemp warehouse at 7769 95th St S (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for hemp retailer at 7584 80th St S, Suite 201 (5‑0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

General

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will meet to receive an economic development update. The body will also consider an amendment to a TIF agreement for Roers Cottage Grove Apartments LLC.

• TIF Agreement Amendment for Roers Cottage Grove Apartments LLC

General

The City Council will hold a closed session under Minnesota statute to discuss developing an offer to purchase real property at 6940 Keats Avenue South and 9912 70th Street South. The meeting then adjourns.

• Closed session to discuss purchase offer for 6940 Keats Avenue South and 9912 70th Street South

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Real Estate Equities apartment project and a feasibility report for road rehabilitation on 80th Street and East Point Douglas Road. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and business license approvals.

• Development and housing aid agreements for the Real Estate Equities apartment project
• Purchase of a Zamboni 546 ice resurfacer for $157,638.43
• Purchase of a Toro ProCore 648 Greens Aerator for $40,602.81
• Proposed improvements to the John P. Furber House at 7310 Lamar Avenue South
• $300 fines for tobacco violations at MoonSoon Tobacco and Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Public Services Commission

The Public Services Commission will meet to discuss a presentation regarding a Fire Service Evaluation Study. The body will also address items related to a snowmobile club.

• Fire Service Evaluation Study presentation
• Discussion regarding Snowmobile Club

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will consider action items including the Ice Arena Remodel Design Review and a Naming Rights Service Proposal. The commission will also review the 2024-2027 Work Plan and conduct Commissioner Term Reviews. Updates on several park projects such as Denzer Park and the Trailway Corridor Restoration will be presented.

• Ice Arena Remodel Design Review
• Ice Arena Naming Rights Service Proposal
• 2024-2027 Work Plan Review
• Commissioner Term Review
• Action updates on Denzer Park, Oltman Park, and other parks

General

The City Council will meet to receive a speech from the Mayor for a Day recipient. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Mayor for a Day speech

City Council

The City Council will consider a site plan review for a 3,476-square-foot classroom addition and a 6,505-square-foot gymnasium addition at Grey Cloud Elementary School. The consent agenda includes approvals of rental licenses, a $154,000 risk assessment agreement, and authorization to order three 2026 patrol vehicles. A workshop will discuss revisions to mobile food licensing fees and a road rehabilitation project.

• Grey Cloud Elementary site plan review for classroom and gym additions at 9525 Indian Boulevard South
• FRSecure 4-year risk assessment agreement for $154,000 ($38,500 annually)
• Authorization to order three 2026 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles
• Summers Landing 5th Addition final payment of $10,966.90 to Minnesota Paving & Materials
• Workshop on mobile food licensing fee structure (current $50/day or $250 annual)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive plan amendment for the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also review the Draft 2025 East Ravine Alternative Urban Areawide Review.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program 2026-2030 (Case CP2025-027)
• Presentation of Draft 2025 East Ravine Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)

The commission approved its agenda, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Capital Improvement Program for 2026‑2030, and the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. All three motions passed unanimously with a 6‑to‑0 vote. No other decisions were made and the public hearing received no comments.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend CIP 2026‑2030 (6‑0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

City Council

This meeting includes three public hearings: the 2025 Pavement Management Project assessments, the Cottage Grove Logistics Park 2nd Addition final plat and easement vacation, and unpaid special charges. The consent agenda covers routine items such as rental and liquor licenses, conditional use permits for hemp and cannabis retail, and contracts including a $131,850 change order for the water treatment plant. A workshop will present preliminary findings from the Standards of Cover Study/Community Risk Assessment.

• Public hearing to adopt assessments for 2025 Pavement Management Project
• Public hearing for Cottage Grove Logistics Park 2nd Addition final plat and easement vacation
• Conditional use permits for lower potency hemp edible retailer and cannabis retail sales at 8711 East Point Douglas Road South
• Change order #1 for Intermediate Zone Water Treatment Plant increase of $131,850.29
• Demolition and cleanup quotes for hazardous building at 8274 Hemingway Ave So.

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

The Cottage Grove Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025. Action items include a nomination to the City Register of Historic Sites & Landmarks for the Cedarhusrt Historical District and discussion of the Furber House (Madison) Rehabilitation. The committee will also hear project updates on historic plaques and the Old Town Hall agreement.

• Nomination to City Register of Historic Sites & Landmarks for Cedarhusrt Historical District
• Furber House (Madison) Rehabilitation discussion
• Historic Plaques project update
• Old Town Hall Agreement update

General

The Cottage Grove City Council will receive information and provide feedback on a proposed Ice Arena Naming Rights Agreement with Front Burner Sports and Entertainment. They will also review a concept plan for the Ice Arena remodel. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and staff guidance.

• Ice Arena Naming Rights Agreement with Front Burner Sports and Entertainment (discussion only)
• Ice Arena Remodel Concept Plan review (feedback session)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to distribute the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Nelson Backwaters Project (Amrize Nelson Mine). Other consent agenda items include a liquor license for Mi Pueblo Seis, an accelerated firefighter/paramedic recruitment agreement, acceptance of a $4,997 donation from the Cottage Grove Lions Club, and approval of $5,325,127 in disbursements. A workshop will discuss the Ravine Parkway Feasibility Report from 85th Street to Keats Avenue.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-147 authorizing distribution of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Nelson Backwaters Project
• Issue on-sale intoxicating/Sunday liquor license to Mi Pueblo Seis, LLC at 7155 Jorgensen Lane South
• Approve Accelerated Firefighter/Paramedic Recruitment Program Agreement for Ryan Seykora
• Approve disbursements of $5,325,127.11 from 09-12-2025 through 09-25-2025
• Workshop on Ravine Parkway (85th Street to Keats Avenue) Feasibility Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider four public applications: a variance to split a 47.63‑acre parcel at 6219 Lamar Avenue South into a sub‑5‑acre lot; a preliminary plat amendment for the Cottage Grove Logistics Park; a conditional use permit for cannabis and hemp retail at 8711 East Point Douglas Road South, Unit #108; and a site‑plan review for additions at Grey Cloud Elementary on 9525 Indian Boulevard South. The commission will vote on each application after public hearing and staff recommendations.

• Lot split variance V2025-025 for 6219 Lamar Avenue South (47.63 acres, creates sub‑5‑acre parcel)
• Preliminary plat PP2025-023 for Northpoint Development to adjust south/east lot lines of Cottage Grove Logistics Park
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-023 for Highnorth Dispensary at 8711 East Point Douglas Road South, Unit #108
• Site‑plan review SP2025-024 for Grey Cloud Elementary additions at 9525 Indian Boulevard South

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0). It also approved a variance to split the 47.63‑acre parcel at 6219 Lamar Avenue South into two parcels, one under the 5‑acre minimum, with staff‑recommended conditions (7‑0). Finally, it approved a preliminary plat that adjusts the south and east lot lines of the Cottage Grove Logistics Park, also unanimously (7‑0). No vote was recorded for the Highnorth dispensary conditional use permit before the minutes ended.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved variance for 6219 Lamar Ave S parcel split (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for NorthPoint Logistics Park lot line adjustment (7‑0)
• No decision recorded on Highnorth dispensary conditional use permit (pending)

General

This is a special closed meeting of the Cottage Grove City Council. The only agenda item is a closed session under Minnesota statute to discuss active criminal investigative data. There are no public decisions or discussions.

• Closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 2(a)(2) for active criminal investigative data

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will consider a series of financial actions, including a $665,642.45 change order for the Utilities and Engineering Division Building. Other items include a $10,536.15 drone donation, a $217,300 settlement with Target Corporation, and a $350,000 grant for the Mississippi Dunes Park project. The council will also hold public hearings on easement changes and school expansions at Pine Hill Elementary School.

• Accept donation of a DJI Matrice 4 Series drone valued at $10,536.15
• Approve $217,300 settlement payment for Parcel 16 with Target Corporation
• Authorize $665,642.45 change order (KA GMP Reduction) for Utilities & Engineering Division Building
• Approve $350,000 MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Mississippi Dunes Park development
• Authorize $300,454.59 final payment to Kraus Anderson Construction Company for the same building project

Public Services Commission

The Cottage Grove Public Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 21, 2025, and review sidewalk and trail snow removal. The agenda includes a presentation on 2025 Hunting Maps.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes
• Presentation: Sidewalk and Trail Snow Removal Review
• Approval of 2025 Hunting Maps

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will review the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan and the East Ravine Park Plan. The body will also address a cell tower lease for Lamar Park.

• 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• East Ravine Park Plan Review
• Lamar Park Cell Tower Lease
• Action updates for Denzer, Granada, Oltman, Mississippi Dunes, Kingston, Peterson, and Still Ponds parks
• CG Trailway Corridor Restoration update

General

The Cottage Grove City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for five new members and recognize the achievements of three current members. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Swearing-in and Badge Ceremony for Riley Erickson, Bill King, Tyler Mielke, and Phillip Wiggins
• Recognition of achievements for Christy Kreminski, Chris Vierling, and Casey Banken

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2025 property tax levy, hold a public hearing on vacating and establishing easements at Frattalone's Southpoint Ridge, and vote on demolishing a hazardous building at 8274 Hemingway Avenue South. The consent agenda includes a joint powers agreement for Grey Cloud Trail, fire protection service agreements, a no-parking zone on Granada Avenue, and contracts for tree planting and sports lighting. A presentation on the Amrize Nelson Mine final environmental impact statement is also scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-121 for preliminary 2025 property tax levy collectible in 2026
• Public hearing and resolution to vacate easements and establish new temporary and permanent easements at Frattalone's Southpoint Ridge (Roers)
• Order demolition of hazardous building at 8274 Hemingway Avenue South (Resolution 2025-134)
• Approve joint powers agreement with St. Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island Township for Grey Cloud Trail
• Authorize change order for Hearthside Park sports lighting project up to $14,000

General

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to approve the preliminary budget for 2026. The body will also discuss the 2025 Food Truck Festival and the redesign of the CVB website.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Approval
• 2025 Food Truck Festival Update
• 2025 Q2 Lodging Tax Collection
• CVB Website Redesign

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss site plan reviews and permits for two public facility expansions. These include a classroom and gym addition at a local elementary school and a second-story utility addition at the public library.

• Pine Hill Elementary (9015 Hadley Avenue South): 13,300 sq ft addition including six classrooms, storm shelter, gym, and freezer
• Variance request for Pine Hill Elementary to expand into the 50-foot property line setback
• Park Grove Library (7900 Hemingway Avenue South): Site plan for a new second story for utility and mechanical equipment
• Park Grove Library: Proposed façade remodel, interior remodel, and parking lot reconfiguration

The commission unanimously approved its agenda (5‑0). It then approved the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for the Pine Hill Elementary addition (5‑0). Commissioner Stechmann recused himself from the discussion and vote on the Park Grove Library project.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Pine Hill Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance (5‑0)
• Commissioner Stechmann recused from Park Grove Library item

General

The Cottage Grove City Council will hold a closed meeting under Minnesota statute to discuss public infrastructure, citing active criminal investigative data and security briefings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the call to order, the closed session, and adjournment listed.

• Closed meeting under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 2(a)(2) and subd. 3(d) to discuss public infrastructure security

The council voted to close the August 20 special meeting under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 for security reasons. Later the council voted to reopen the meeting. Both motions were approved.

• Closed meeting approved (motion by Council Member Olsen, seconded by Council Member Garza)
• Reopened meeting approved (motion by Council Member Thiede, seconded by Council Member Olsen)

City Council

The council will consider a public hearing on issuing taxable interim notes for a multifamily housing development, along with related bond and loan authorizations. It will also act on several infrastructure and development items, including a water‑tower antenna lease amendment, a road‑rehabilitation plan, and a $208,008 purchase of salt‑spreader controls. Additional actions involve rental‑license approvals, easements, and a business subsidy agreement.

• Approve public hearing and interim loan for multifamily housing revenue bonds (Intended for Real Estate Equities, LLC).
• Authorize purchase of Salt Spreader Controls for $208,008 from Towmaster Truck Equipment.
• Adopt Resolution 2025-115 to prepare plans and specifications for 80th St & East Point Douglas Road rehabilitation project.
• Approve 2nd Amendment to AT&T lease for the Pinehill Water Tower site.
• Approve business subsidy agreement with Bellagala for $37,275 to support up to 15 SAC units.

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-118, authorizing a public hearing, approving the housing program, and authorizing an interim loan and taxable interim note for the Hadley Ridge multifamily housing project. The council also approved $3,719,117.56 in disbursements and adopted several permits and zoning changes, each passing with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved disbursements of $3,719,117.56 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-118 for housing program and interim loan (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 61 Marine & Sports (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 61 Marine & Sports addition (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss an economic development update and a business subsidy agreement for Bellagala.

• Bellagala Business Subsidy Agreement

General

The Cottage Grove City Council will receive information and provide feedback on a proposed concept plan for land east of Keats Avenue and south of 70th Street from Twin City Land Development.

• Twin City Land Development – Tank Property Concept Workshop
• Staff recommendation to receive information and provide comment

The City Council held a special workshop to hear Twin City Land Development’s revised concept for the Tank Property east of Keats Avenue and south of 70th Street. Staff and developers presented updates on alignment, lot sizes, park layout, and potential land acquisitions. Council members asked questions, but no motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded.

City Council

This is a routine meeting with a large consent agenda covering approvals of minutes, licenses, settlements, and contracts. Key items include a $370,122.73 change order for the Low Zone Water Treatment Plant, authorization for a new K9 patrol team with a $7,500 grant application, and several park improvements at Oltman Park. The council will also receive information on the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approve Change Order #4 for $370,122.73 for Low Zone Water Treatment Plant (funded by 3M Settlement)
• Authorize new K9 handler and patrol team in 2026 with $7,500 grant application
• Authorize playground construction at Oltman Park for $149,112.16 and picnic shelter purchase/installation for $70,227.60
• Approve Conditional Use Permit for lower-potency hemp edible retailer (Grove Tobacco) at 8599 West Point Douglas Road South
• Adopt Resolution for conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Real Estate Equities LLC

The council adopted the agenda unanimously and approved a series of items on the consent agenda. Key actions included granting a conditional use permit for a lower‑potency hemp edible retailer, authorizing a temporary liquor license for the Food Truck Festival, adding a K9 patrol team with a grant application, and approving a $370,122.73 change order for the Low Zone Water Treatment Plant project. Additional professional services agreements and final payments for city projects were also approved.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-107 for Conditional Use Permit for Lower‑Potency Hemp Edible Retailer (Royalty and Sons, LLC DBA: Grove Tobacco) at 8599 West Point Douglas Road South, Suite #200
• Approved temporary intoxicating liquor license for Rhonda Anderson (Cottage Grove Lions Club) for Food Truck Festival on September 13, 2025
• Authorized addition of a K9 handler and K9 patrol team in January 2026 and grant application for $7,500 to offset K9 purchase cost
• Approved Change Order #4 for Low Zone Water Treatment Plant project, increasing contract to $40,632,818.93 (increase of $370,122.73)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Menk for East Ravine AUAR, $39,900
• Approved final payment of $21,242.33 to New Look Contracting, Inc. for Jamaica Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Realignment Project
• Approved final payment of $15,807.23 to OMG Midwest, Inc. DBA Minnesota Paving & Materials for 2024 Pavement Management Project

City Council

The council will open a public workshop to gather feedback and direction on the 2026 city budget. Staff recommended that the workshop be used to collect input from residents. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedures with a call to order and adjournment.

• 2026 Budget Workshop – public session to collect resident feedback on the upcoming fiscal plan

The council reached consensus to set the 2026 property tax levy at 14.92% to fund current service levels and reduce the impact in 2027. Discussion included equipment funding and levy options, with members supporting the higher levy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

• Set 2026 property tax levy at 14.92% (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (motion by Olsen, seconded by Garza)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications, including a conditional use permit for hemp edible sales at Grove Tobacco, a site plan and CUP for boat sales at 61 Marine & Sports, a parking variance for Almar Village, and a major rezoning and historical permit for the Cedarhurst event center. The commission may vote on these items after discussion.

• Grove Tobacco seeks CUP for low-potency hemp edibles at 8599 West Point Douglas Road South
• 61 Marine & Sports applies for site plan and CUP for boat/rec vehicle sales at 11730 Point Douglas Drive South
• Almar Village requests parking variance at 7155 Jorgensen Lane South
• Cedarhurst proposes rezoning 6940 Keats Avenue from AG-2 to M-U and 9912 70th Street to R-3, plus historical CUP for event center

The commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Grove Tobacco to sell low‑potency hemp edibles at 8599 West Point Douglas Road South, Suite 200 (vote 5‑0). It also approved the Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for 61 Marine & Sports to add a building and operate boat and recreational‑vehicle services at 11730 Point Douglas Drive South (vote 5‑0). The agenda was approved unanimously (5‑0). No decision on the Almar Village parking variance was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved Grove Tobacco Conditional Use Permit (5‑0)
• Approved 61 Marine & Sports Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop open to the public to discuss and receive feedback on the 2026 Budget. Staff recommends providing direction. No other items are on the agenda beyond procedural items.

• 2026 Budget Workshop – staff seeks council feedback and direction

The City Council met on July 23, 2025 for a special workshop on the 2026 budget. Staff presented operating‑budget totals, levy projections, debt‑issuance plans, and updates from Community Development and Parks & Recreation. Council members discussed the levy increase, squad‑car funding, and staffing, but no motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Public Services Commission

The Public Services Commission will meet to review a presentation on e-bikes and scooters. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Presentation on E-bikes and Scooters

General

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive information from Kraus-Anderson on facility assessment and capital improvement estimates for the City Hall/Public Safety Building and Central Fire Station. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Facility assessment report workshop for City Hall/Public Safety Building and Central Fire Station

City Council

The City Council will review several contract approvals, including a $114,481.25 project for Hamlet Pond. The body is also considering various business licenses, labor contract addendums, and a conditional use permit for a property on Hadley Avenue.

• Awarding the Hamlet Pond Phase 2 project to New Look Contracting, Inc. for $114,481.25
• Payment of $132,000 to Holiday Stationstores, LLC for easement acquisition at East Point Douglas Road and Jamaica Avenue
• Purchase of a used Toro 3550 mower for $24,046.88
• Conditional use permit and variance for an accessory structure at 6255 Hadley Avenue
• Approval of disbursements from 06-13-2025 through 07-10-2025 totaling $8,839,571.42

The council approved the agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It presented the 2025 Green Garden Awards, awarding Jan Liedle the Residential Garden Award and Steven Rudberg the Sustainability Garden Award. Staff also recommended accepting the MN Recreation and Park Association Awards of Excellence, which was noted by the council.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Awarded Jan Liedle Residential Garden Award
• Awarded Steven Rudberg Sustainability Garden Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and two variances for an accessory structure at 6255 Hadley Avenue South. The applicant seeks to exceed the 2,000-square-foot limit for accessory structures in the R-2 district, place the structure in front of the principal building, and use non-standard architectural materials.

• Dressely Accessory Structure – CUP/V2025-015: conditional use permit to exceed 2,000 sq ft accessory structure limit in R-2 zoning
• Variance to allow accessory structure in front of principal structure at 6255 Hadley Avenue South
• Variance from required architectural materials for accessory structures

The commission heard a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit and variances for an accessory structure on a 4.7‑acre lot (Case CUP/V2025‑015). Staff recommended approval, but commissioners raised concerns about zoning material requirements and referenced past ordinance changes. No motion or vote was recorded, so no decision was made on the application.

General

This meeting consists of a workshop to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of the Cordenio Severance House (Cedarhurst) at 6940 Keats Avenue for use as an event center. No formal action is expected.

• Workshop: Proposed event center at Cordenio Severance House (Cedarhurst), 6940 Keats Avenue

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will approve final payments for park improvements and water projects, award contracts for sewer lining and water treatment, and consider rezoning a 4.7-acre parcel for high-density housing.

• Approve $1.6M in disbursements
• Award $90M water treatment plant contract
• Award $780K sewer lining contract
• Rezone 4.7 acres for high-density housing
• Approve $7,500 water rescue equipment grant

The council adopted its agenda unanimously (5-0). The City Administrator swore in Officer Matt Sorgaard and the council approved his promotion to police sergeant. No other motions or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Swearing‑in and promotion of Officer Matt Sorgaard to police sergeant approved

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a purchase agreement for 9430 East Point Douglas Road and the 2025 Facade Improvement Program. The body will also consider the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's preliminary 2026 levy adoption.

• Purchase agreement for 9430 East Point Douglas Road
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority Preliminary 2026 Levy Adoption
• 2025 Facade Improvement Program
• Hotel Room Leakage Analysis Report
• Resolution Modification - 2024-01

The Economic Development Authority met at 7:30 a.m. and approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑to‑0 vote. Staff presented HVS’s Hotel Room Leakage Analysis, outlining current lodging capacity, estimated leakage of 58,000 room nights, and projected revenue and tax losses. Members discussed factors such as loyalty programs and the need for branded hotel development, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0)

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will consider a recommendation regarding the Cordenio Severance House (Cedarhurst) as an action item. Members will also discuss a Historic Context Study for the Suburban Expansion Era (1945–1990) funded by a CLG Grant. Updates on MNHS historic markers and priority letters are scheduled.

• Action item: Cordenio Severance House (Cedarhurst) decision
• Discussion: Historic Context Study for Suburban Expansion Era (1945–1990) – CLG Grant
• Project update: MNHS Historic Markers (plaques)
• Project update: Historic Priority Letters

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will vote on naming a park after Roger and Myra Peterson and on the design of the Oltman Park playground and shelter. They will also receive updates on several park projects including Denzer Park, Granada Park parking, and the CG Trailway Corridor restoration.

• Action item: Peterson (Roger and Myra) Park Naming
• Action item: Oltman Park Playground and Shelter Design
• Updates on Denzer Park, Granada Park parking, CG Trailway Corridor restoration, Oltman Park, Mississippi Dunes Park, and Kingston Park Building

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a tour of the Low Zone Water Treatment Plant. Council members are asked to provide feedback following the tour.

• Low Zone Water Treatment Plant tour

The City Council held a public tour of the Cottage Grove water treatment plant and received updates on the facility and the permitting status of Well 13. Staff also discussed plans for vacant land north of the Utilities and Engineering Building for future department relocation. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will consider approving a $89,840.52 contract for sewer cleaning, a $62,994.00 hazard mitigation grant, and the sale of a 2014 Ford Explorer. The meeting also includes the approval of rental licenses, a cost-share agreement for a street realignment, and the acceptance of a letter of agreement with Washington County.

• Approve 2025 Sewer Cleaning Contract - $89,840.52
• Accept FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant - $62,994.00
• Authorize sale of surplus 2014 Ford Explorer
• Approve rental licenses
• Approve cost-share agreement for County 19A & 100th Street Realignment

The City Council approved the agenda with a 5‑0 vote. No other motions or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting featured a Craig Woolery scholarship presentation and a review of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)

Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau will consider approving a grant agreement with Explore Minnesota for tourism funding in 2026. Board members will also receive an update on lodging tax collections for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, as well as the 2024 annual report and an events update. A workshop discussion on the CVB website is scheduled.

• Approve execution of the 2026 Explore Minnesota Tourism Grant agreement
• Receive 2024 Q4 and 2025 Q1 lodging tax collection information
• Receive the 2024 CVB Annual Report
• Receive 2025 events update
• Workshop discussion on CVB website

The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau board voted 7‑0 to adopt the meeting agenda. It also voted 7‑0 to approve the November 26, 2024 board minutes. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopt agenda (vote 7‑0)
• Approve November 26, 2024 minutes (vote 7‑0)

General

The City Council will meet to receive a presentation from the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission. The council is expected to offer feedback on the presentation.

• Presentation from South Washington County Telecommunications Commission

The City Council listened to a presentation from TrueLens Community Media (formerly South Washington County Telecommunications Commission) about its operations, funding, and upcoming relocation. Council members discussed franchise fee fluctuations, pending legislation, and plans for new low‑power FM radio stations and sponsorship opportunities. No formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will approve a consent agenda including sewer lining plans, park maintenance contracts, and a water tower antenna lease. The body will also award a bid for the Oltman Park project and hold a closed meeting regarding the Grey Cloud Trail.

• Approve 2025 Sewer Lining plans and authorize bidding
• Award Oltman Park project to Peterson Companies for $2,072,507.40
• Authorize purchase of portable hoist for $99,742.62
• Approve Woodridge Park surfacing maintenance for $60,694.67
• Closed meeting regarding Grey Cloud Trail attorney-client communication

The City Council met on May 21, 2025 and held an Open Forum where several residents presented proposals to cap rent increases for senior housing. Council members listened but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. A brief discussion of the Lochridge Development consent agenda items also occurred, without a recorded decision.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a site plan and conditional use permit for an 8,373-square-foot addition to ISD #833's school at 7000 Jamaica Avenue South; a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to allow a 164-unit affordable apartment building at 100th Street and Hadley Avenue; and a rezoning and preliminary plat for 56 single-family lots in Summer Woods (public hearing continued to June 23). The commission will also conduct its annual organizational meeting to adopt 2025 rules.

• Site plan, conditional use permit, and variance for an 8,373 sq ft classroom addition at 7000 Jamaica Avenue South (ISD #833)
• Comprehensive plan amendment from Medium to High Density Residential and zoning from AG-2 to R-6 for a 164-unit affordable apartment on 4.7 acres at southeast corner of 100th Street and Hadley Avenue
• Zoning amendment from R-2 to R-3 and preliminary plat for 56 single-family lots on 34.99 acres north of 65th Street (Summer Woods) – public hearing continued to June 23
• Annual organizational meeting to adopt 2025 Planning Commission Rules

The commission unanimously approved the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for the South Washington County School District ISD #833 transition building project, subject to the conditions in the staff report. The motion passed with a 7‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved site plan, conditional use permit, and variance for ISD #833 transition building (7-0)

Public Services Commission

This meeting includes presentations on a construction update and the 2024 Fire Department Year in Review. No specific business items are listed; the agenda consists mainly of procedural items and open forum.

• Construction Update
• 2024 Fire Department Year in Review
• Approval of March 17, 2025 minutes

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will discuss and potentially act on naming Peterson (Roger & Myra) Park and approving the East Ravine Park and Trail Master Plan. They will also receive updates on several park projects and a 2025 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program.

• Peterson (Roger & Myra) Park naming action item
• East Ravine Park and Trail Master Plan discussion
• 2025 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program update
• Denzer Park, Granada Park parking, and Oltman Park updates
• Kingston Park building and Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor habitat restoration updates

General

The Cottage Grove City Council will receive information regarding the City Wide Fiber project. Council members are expected to provide feedback to staff on the initiative.

• City-Wide Fiber Workshop

The City Council met for a special session to hear a presentation on the Citywide Fiber Project. Staff and consultants discussed project history, resident concerns, safety issues, and the idea of issuing a Request for Proposals. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including proclamations, gambling permits, licenses, and contracts. Notable actions include approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Newport for a water system interconnection, a change order for the Utility & Engineering Building project, and multiple public works contracts. The meeting also includes a workshop on a proposed multi-family housing project and an update on Well 13 construction.

• Joint Powers Agreement with Newport for Water System Interconnection to serve Cherrywood and Cherry Meadow developments
• Change Order #6 for Utilities & Engineering Building project in the amount of $40,419.50
• Acceptance of CCIP grant from South Washington Watershed District for Salt Spreader Controls Upgrade ($102,500)
• Award of 2025 Joint Services Street Striping Project to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC ($77,931.62)
• Authorize purchase order for Hearthside Park sports lighting package ($40,900)

The council adopted the agenda and five proclamations covering Mental Health Awareness Month, National Police Week, EMS Week, Building Safety Month, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, each passing 5‑0. The consent agenda, which included numerous contracts, permits, and appointments, was approved unanimously. Disbursements totaling $4,230,541.57 for the period 4‑11‑2025 through 5‑01‑2025 were also approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Proclaim May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Proclaim National Police Week May 11‑17, 2025 and Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Designate May 18‑24, 2025 as EMS Week (5-0)
• Proclaim May 2025 Building Safety Month (5-0)
• Proclaim May 2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda items including contracts, permits, and appointments (5-0)
• Approve disbursements of $4,230,541.57 for 4‑11‑2025 through 5‑01‑2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on applications for a site‑plan review, a conditional use permit, and a variance to the maximum impervious surface standard for an 8,373‑square‑foot addition to the ISD 833 Transition Building at 7000 Jamaica Avenue South. The applicant is Koma Architects on behalf of South Washington School District ISD 833. The commission will also approve the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the 2025 Planning Commission Rules. Additional agenda items include routine calls, open forum, and reports.

• Public hearing on site‑plan review, conditional use permit, and variance for ISD 833 Transition Building addition (8,373 sq ft) at 7000 Jamaica Ave S
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 24, 2025
• Acceptance of 2025 Planning Commission Rules at the annual organizational meeting

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a medical cannabis combination business at 8235 97th Street South. The consent agenda includes writing off $4.7 million in EMS accounts receivable, approving a $96,000 water conservation program, and adopting amendments to zoning, sign, and mining codes. The council will also award a $298,915 Public Works shop remodel contract and receive the 2026 budget workshop.

• Conditional use permit for medical cannabis business at 8235 97th Street South
• Write-off of $4,742,890 in EMS accounts receivable
• Adoption of zoning, sign, and mining code amendments (Ordinances 1100, 1098, 1099)
• Approval of Prairie Dunes final plat and development agreement with Pulte Homes
• Award of $298,915 Public Works Mechanics Shop remodel contract to Rochon Construction

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. The Council also voted 5‑0 to proclaim Friday, April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in the city. No vote outcomes were recorded for the other consent‑agenda items.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Proclaimed Friday, April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will receive the Maxfield Research Housing Study and hear updates on development, property purchase, hotel RFP, Yellow Tree project, and Dominium compliance. The board will also present appreciation plaques to Dan Myers and Chris Carey. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive Maxfield Research Housing Study
• Present appreciation plaques to Dan Myers and Chris Carey
• Receive development updates
• Receive property purchase and hotel RFP updates
• Receive Yellow Tree project updates

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote). The board presented appreciation plaques to former members Dan Myers and Chris Carey as recommended by staff. The Authority received the Maxfield Research Housing Study per staff recommendation.

• Approved February 11, 2025 EDA & CVB minutes (5‑0 unanimous)
• Presented appreciation plaques to Dan Myers and Chris Carey
• Received the Maxfield Research Housing Study

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will meet to award the Historic Preservationist of the Year and review letters regarding historically listed and priority properties. The body will also receive updates on a Historic Context Study project and the Old City Hall roof.

• Selection of Historic Preservationist of the Year award recipient
• Review of revised letter to historically list properties in Cottage Grove
• Review of letter to priority properties in Cottage Grove
• Update on Historic Context Study Project (CLG Grant - New History)
• Discussion on moving historic structures into City Designated Park & Open Space

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the business plan for the River Oaks Golf Course, Event Center, and Eagles Bar and Grill. Members will also review information regarding the financing of park projects.

• Business plan presentation for River Oaks Golf Course, Event Center and Eagles Bar and Grill
• Review of park project financing

The City Council chose to delay the Denzer Park project, proceed with the Oltman Park project using a $350,000 grant, and postpone the Kingston Park project. This option was selected to allow bonding flexibility and give staff and Council more time for budget decisions. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Delayed Denzer Park project (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Oltman Park project to move forward (no vote tally recorded)
• Postponed Kingston Park project (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit, site plan review, and variance for a Kwik Trip convenience store on 95th Street South. They will also award a $5.1 million contract for the High Zone Raw Water Main Project and a $1.8 million contract for the 2025 Mill and Overlay and Hardwood Court Intersection Improvements. The consent agenda includes insurance policy renewals totaling $1,347,293, a 80-lot residential subdivision at Mississippi Landing 2nd Addition, and multiple licenses and permits.

• Kwik Trip conditional use permit, site plan review, and variance for a store on 95th Street South
• High Zone Raw Water Main Project awarded to A-1 Excavating LLC for $5,134,648
• 2025 Mill and Overlay and Hardwood Court Intersection Improvements awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for $1,845,575.90
• Mississippi Landing 2nd Addition final plat: 80 single-family lots on 15.06 acres
• Closed session to discuss property acquisition for two parcels (PID #11.027.21.41.0001 & #11.027.21.12.0003)

The City Council adopted the World Autism Month and National Volunteer Month proclamations, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council approved the entire Consent Agenda, which included minutes, temporary liquor licenses, a gambling permit, insurance renewals, rental licenses, grant applications, and several contract awards, also by a 5‑0 vote. Disbursements of $3,172,571.63 for March were approved (5‑0). The council held a public hearing and adopted resolutions to vacate easements and adjust a boundary line for the Hawthorne Pines 2nd Addition, both with 5‑0 votes.

• Adopted World Autism Month proclamation (5‑0)
• Adopted National Volunteer Month proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including contracts and permits (5‑0)
• Approved March disbursements of $3,172,571.63 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑045 vacating certain easements (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑046 approving boundary line adjustment (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a conditional use permit for a cannabis business and proposed zoning code updates. The body will also receive a 2025 Housing Needs Analysis presentation from Maxfield Research & Consulting.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-009 for Leafline Labs at 8235 97th Street South to grow, manufacture, and process adult use cannabis
• Zoning text amendment TA2025-009 to update City Code Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) and Title 12 (Sign Regulations)
• 2025 Housing Needs Analysis presentation by Maxfield Research & Consulting
• Election of officers and acceptance of 2025 Planning Commission Rules

The commission voted 7‑to‑0 to approve the agenda. No other motions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

City Council

The only substantive item on this agenda is a closed session under Minnesota statute to discuss internal affairs data related to allegations of law enforcement personnel misconduct. No other business is listed; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 2(a)(2) regarding law enforcement personnel misconduct allegations

The council opened a closed session to discuss internal law‑enforcement misconduct data. A motion to close the meeting was made and seconded, and later a motion to reopen the meeting was made and seconded. The meeting was then recessed. No votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will consider and adopt several consent agenda items, including acceptance of a $2,500 grant, approval of a $26,000 crisis communications contract, and authorization of various grant applications. The council will also vote on the $2,739,406.95 bid award to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for the 2025 Pavement Management Project. Additional items include a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 7701 100th Street South and a $13,500 facility condition assessment for City Hall and the Central Fire Building.

• Approve $2,500 Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation grant award
• Approve $26,000 Eckberg Lammers crisis communications contract
• Award $2,739,406.95 bid to McNamara Contracting for 2025 Pavement Management Project
• Adopt conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 7701 100th Street South
• Approve $13,500 facility condition assessment for City Hall and Central Fire Building

The Cottage Grove City Council met on March 19, 2025. Council members voted 5-0 to adopt the agenda. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Public Services Commission

The Public Services Commission will meet to discuss parking at Granada Park. The agenda also includes a pedestrian safety presentation by the Girl Scouts.

• Granada Park parking discussion
• Girl Scout Pedestrian Safety Presentation

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will discuss and potentially act on the proposed naming of Peterson (Roger and Myra) Park and the East Ravine Park and Trail Master Plan. The agenda also includes updates on several park projects and a 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program Request for Proposals.

• Peterson (Roger and Myra) Park Naming
• East Ravine Park and Trail Master Plan
• Denzer Park update
• Granada Park Parking update
• 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program Request for Proposals

City Council

The City Council will go into closed session under state law to develop offers for acquiring property at 9430 E. Point Douglas Road. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session authorized by Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3(c) for purchase offer strategy on 9430 E. Point Douglas Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of $10 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding city infrastructure, grants, and development agreements.

• Sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Final Plat and Development Agreement for Graymont Village Third Addition with U.S. Home LLC
• Ordinance 1095 adding a $10,000 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) escrow for proposed TIF projects
• Final payment of $75,168.20 to Castrejon Inc. for Low Zone Water Treatment Plant and Utility/Engineering Building Project
• Acceptance of $10,000 TJX Law Enforcement Grant for Flock cameras and $10,000 Therapy Dog grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications. Kwik Trip proposes a 9,176-square-foot convenience store with fueling canopies and requests variances for parking setback and fuel canopy lighting. Northpoint BGO seeks a conditional use permit for outdoor storage on a new lot. The commission will also consider minutes and city council recaps.

• Kwik Trip Inc. applies for Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances to build a 9,176 sq ft convenience store with 10-dispenser fueling canopy and 3-lane diesel canopy at Jamaica Avenue and 95th Street.
• Two variances requested: parking lot setback less than 10 feet from side yard property line, and light banding on fuel canopy exterior.
• Northpoint BGO Cottage Grove Logistics Park, LLC seeks a Conditional Use Permit for 54,500 sq ft outdoor storage with 10-foot fence at 7701 100th Street South.
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.
• Recap of February 5 and 19, 2025, City Council meetings.

City Council

The City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss security systems, emergency response procedures, and security deficiencies at City Hall, citing public safety concerns.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3(d) for a security briefing regarding City Hall's security systems, emergency response, and deficiencies

City Council

The council will adopt resolutions approving plans and authorizing bidding for the High Zone Raw Water Main Project and the 2025 Pavement Management Project. It will also consider contract approvals, including software services for public safety and a final payment of $68,504.70 to Castrejon Inc. for the Low Zone Treatment Plant project. Additional items include a zoning amendment for the Lochridge subdivision and a mining permit for Holcim’s Nelson Sand & Gravel Facility.

• Approve $6,000 annual SaaS contract for Accurint Virtual Crime Center
• Approve ImageTrend Fire Investigations SaaS ($1,500 annual) plus $225 implementation fee ($1,725 total)
• Approve final payment of $68,504.70 to Castrejon Inc. for Low Zone Treatment Plant project
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1093 changing 72.18 acres from AG-2 to R-4 for Lochridge subdivision
• Adopt Resolution 2025-019 approving Holcim 2025 Mining Permit for Nelson Sand & Gravel Facility

Economic Development Authority

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will review a final strategic plan and receive an annual report from DARTS. The body is also set to approve its 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Receive Chandlerthinks Strategic Plan Final Report
• Receive DARTS Annual Report
• Approval of December 3, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will discuss and take action on the 2025 meeting schedule, open submissions for Historic Preservationist of the Year, and a letter to historically listed properties. The committee will also receive an update on the Historic Context Study Project funded by a CLG grant.

• Review of 2025 Meeting Schedule Discussion
• Historic Preservationist of the Year - Open Submission
• Letter to Historically Listed Properties in Cottage Grove
• Cottage Grove Historic Landmark Notification & Eligibility Form(s)
• Historic Context Study Project Update - CLG Grant

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will meet to discuss pickleball programming and review commissioner terms. The body will take action on the Public Landscapes Initiative Program and the naming of Peterson (Roger and Myra) Park.

• Peterson (Roger and Myra) Park Naming
• East Ravine Park and Trail Master Plan
• Public Landscapes Initiative Program
• Ice Arena Remodel Concept Design
• CG Trailway Corridor Grant

City Council

The City Council will review the sale of $10 million in General Obligation Bonds and the final plat and development agreement for Prairie Dunes 1st Addition. The body will also consider several service agreements and project awards for city infrastructure.

• Sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Final Plat and Development Agreement for Prairie Dunes 1st Addition with Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC
• Award of $97,592.00 to New Look Contracting, Inc. for 2025 Hamlet Pond Maintenance
• Change Order #5 for the Utility and Engineering Building in the amount of $23,993.66
• Acceptance of six Fire Suppression tools valued at $6,000 from Accacia Masonic Lodge No. 51

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a zoning amendment and preliminary plat for the Lochridge development. The body will also review a 2025 mining permit application for the Nelson Sand & Gravel Facility.

• Lochridge (ZA2025-004 & PP2025-0004): Proposed rezoning of 62.71 acres from AG-2 to R-4 for 99 single-family lots and 84 townhome lots
• Holcim Mining Permit (MP2025-001): Application to continue mining operations at 11250 Grey Cloud Trail South

Public Services Commission

The Cottage Grove Public Services Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss the Hillside Trail Sidewalk project and the Police Department Annual Report.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 minutes
• Hillside Trail Sidewalk presentation
• Police Department Annual Report presentation
• Commissioner Terms & Officer Appointments
• Council Agendas discussion

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will review strategic plans for housing, public safety, and development, including the East Ravine project and Innovation Village.

• Police and Fire 5-Year Strategic Plans
• East Ravine Development Plan and Park Costs
• Innovation Village Small Area Study
• Shoppes of Cottage View and Proposed Hotel
• Maxwell Housing Study findings

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes licenses, permits, fee changes, and agreements. Public workshops will discuss future park projects, a proposal to remove boulevard trees in new developments, and a proposed $8,000 escrow requirement for temporary certificates of occupancy issued between June and October.

• Workshop on removing boulevard trees adjacent to homes in new developments and updating city ordinances
• Proposed modification to temporary certificates of occupancy requiring $8,000 escrow between June 1 and October 1
• Adopt Ordinance 1092 amending city fee table for credit card fees
• Approve $29,300 Polco Community Survey software subscription
• Approve $13,868.95 final payment to Diverse Construction for HERO Center Range Re-Roof

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding a regular meeting that includes routine items such as approval of minutes and presentations. The main substantive item is a workshop on a Phase III Chandlerthinks SWOT Analysis.

• Workshop on Phase III Chandlerthinks SWOT Analysis

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion on its 2025 Legislative Agenda, outlining the city's advocacy priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Legislative Agenda

City Council

The Cottage Grove City Council will adopt the oath of office for new officials and consider a consent agenda that includes appointments, business licenses, and several service agreements. Major items include a $666,887.87 change order that raises the Low Zone Water Treatment Plant contract to $40,262,696.20, and contracts for new playground equipment at Hardwood Park ($71,343.27) and Belden Park ($65,000). The council will also approve smaller agreements such as a $6,000 lease with Frost Solutions and a $3,500 software subscription with Deckard Technologies.

• Low Zone Water Treatment Plant Change Order #3 – $666,887.87 increase, total contract $40,262,696.20
• Hardwood Park Playground Equipment and Service Agreement – $71,343.27 with Flagship Recreation, Inc.
• Belden Park Playground Equipment and Service Agreement – $65,000 with Webber Recreational Design, Inc.
• Frost Solutions lease agreement – $6,000
• Deckard Technologies, Inc. annual software subscription – $3,500