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Cottage Grove, MN

Cottage GroveMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
40,124
Per-capita income
$47,794
Median home value
$359,600
Bachelor's or higher
39%
Typical home value $397,173 +1.7% yr/yr · +9.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
📰 Resúmenes

Próximas reuniones

Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00

General

12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 09:00

City Council

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 19:00

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00

Public Services Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 07:30

Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

Training Room, Cottage Grove
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 19:00

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Sat Jan 30, 2027 · 08:00

General

11099 Highway 61, Cottage Grove
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Tue May 11, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed May 19, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 19:00

City Council

Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove

Reuniones recientes

Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council considers zoning changes for 120th Street self-storage facility

The City Council will review zoning amendments and permits for a self-storage facility on 120th Street and an order to raze buildings at 7258 Laverne Avenue South. The meeting includes several residential development approvals and a local affordable housing aid policy.

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Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL October 21, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-09-16) Staff Recommendation: Approve the September 16, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-10-07) Staff Recommendation: Approve the October 7, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. C Public Services Commission Appointment — Waterman Staff Recommendation: Appoint Ryan Waterman to the Public Services Commission. D Approval of Rental Licenses Staff Recommendation: Approve the issuance of rental licenses to the properties listed in the attached table. E Liquor License (3.2 Malt Liquor Off-Sale License) — Kwik Trip (8515 95th Street South) Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of a 3.2 Malt Liquor Off-Sale Liquor License to Kwik Trip located at 8515 95th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN. F Tobacco License — Kwik Trip (8515 95th Street South) Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of a Tobacco License to Kwik Trip located at 8515 95th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN. G DNR Grant - Wildland Firefighter PPE Staff Recommendation: Authorize the fire department to apply to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program through the Minnesota DNR for up to $10,000 with a local m …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

Committee to review historic display case and website updates

The Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will meet to address action items regarding the city's historic display case and website. The committee will also discuss the kickoff for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update.

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Training Room, Cottage Grove
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COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION October 13, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes A August 11, 2026 5. Open Forum 6. Action Items A Cottage Grove Historic Display Case Update B Cottage Grove Website Update 7. Discussion Items 8. Project Updates A Kickoff 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update 9. Historic, Inquiries, Articles, and Research Information 10. Committee Comments 11. Council Liaison Comments 12. Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

EDA to review affordable housing policy and Tradehome Shoes expansion

The Economic Development Authority will consider a professional services agreement with DARTS and a local affordable housing aid policy. The body will also review a Job Creation Fund application for Tradehome Shoes and hold a workshop on the Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY October 13, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:30 AM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Approval of Minutes A August 11, 2026 EDA Regular Meeting minutes Staff Recommendation: 1. Motion to approve the EDA meeting minutes from August 11, 2026. 5 Business Items A Community Development Update Staff Recommendation: 1. Receive the community development update report. B DARTS Agreement for Professional Services Staff Recommendation: 1. Motion to approve the drafted Professional Services Agreement with DARTS. C Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Policy Approval Staff Recommendation: 1. Motion to approve the final draft of the Cottage Grove Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) policy. D Tradehome Shoes Expansion Review - JCF Application Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve Resolution 2026-006 supporting the Job Creation Fund application to DEED on behalf of Tradehome Shoes 6 Public Hearings 7 Other Business 8 Workshop A Cottage Grove Comprehensive Plan Workshop - Economic Development Chapter Update Staff Recommendation: 1. Receive overview of the Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, timeline, and engagement plan. 9 Presentations 10 Adjournment
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Cottage Grove council weighs $90.6M water plant change order and Prairie Dunes plat

The Cottage Grove City Council meets October 7, 2026 to vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, licenses, fee changes, contracts, and change orders, plus four public hearings. The largest items include Change Order #4 of $61,464.00 for the Intermediate Zone Water Treatment Plant, raising that contract to $90,568,777.29, and a $133,167 VTScada software upgrade. Public hearings cover assessment rolls for the 2026 Pavement Management Project and the 80th Street/East Point Douglas Road/TH 61 project, unpaid special charges, and the Prairie Dunes 2nd Addition final plat and development agreement with Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC and DRP Multistate P, LLC.

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Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A Proclamation - Indigenous Peoples' Day Staff Recommendation: Proclaim October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples' Day. B Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week Staff Recommendation: Proclaim October 4 - October 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week. 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-08-05) Staff Recommendation: Approve the August 5, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B City Council Special Meeting Minutes (2026-09-02) Staff Recommendation: Approve the September 2, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Minutes. C City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-09-02) Staff Recommendation: Approve the September 2, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. D Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes (2026-06-08) Staff Recommendation: Approve the June 8, 2026, Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes. E Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (2026-06-22) Staff Recommendation: Accept and place on file the minutes from the June 22, 2026, Planning Commission meeting. F Rental License Approvals Staff Recommendation: Approve the issuance of rental licenses to the properties listed in the attached table. G Ordinance Amendment - …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Storage facility rezoning, Tradehome HQ site plan on Cottage Grove Planning Commission agenda

The Cottage Grove Planning Commission meets Sept. 28, 2026, with three public hearings: a garage setback variance at 7710 Lamar Avenue South, a site plan for a Tradehome Shoes corporate headquarters and distribution center, and a rezoning request for a self-storage facility on 120th Street at Highway 61. The commission will also review June 22, 2026 minutes, hear reports, and hold a workshop on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. Items are up for discussion and recommendation; final decisions rest with the City Council.

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1 COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION September 28, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Roll Call 3 Approval of the Agenda 4 Open Forum 5 Chair's Explanation of the Hearing Process 6 Public Hearing and Applications A 7710 Lamar Garage Variance - Case V2026-029 Discussion: Zachery Spetzman has applied for a Variance to reduce the side yard setback to 5 feet for construction of a new 576 square foot accessory structure located at 7710 Lamar Avenue South. The underlying zoning district is R-1, Rural Residential, which requires a 20-foot setback to a side lot line for detached accessory structures. B Tradehome Shoes Site Plan - Case SP2026-028 Discussion: THS Overtime, LLC has applied for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new building and associated site improvements located at the northeast corner of Jamaica Avenue and 100th Street. The site will serve as the company’s corporate headquarters and distribution center, including the construction of an approximately 165,000 square foot office and warehouse building with associated employee and operational support areas. C Storage Facility on 120th Street at Highway 61 - Cases ZA/TA/SP/CUP2026-030 Discussion: JH & DG Holdings has applied for a Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, and Conditional Use Permit to rezone the 3.88-acre parcel at 11991 120th Street from B-2, Retail Business Dist …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00

Public Services Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

El Concejo aprobará orden de cambio de $41M para planta de agua y contrato de bomberos

El Concejo Municipal de Cottage Grove considerará una agenda de consentimiento con múltiples contratos, nombramientos y resoluciones, incluyendo una orden de cambio de $142,025 para la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua Low Zone, un contrato laboral de bomberos para 2027-2028 y un contrato de poda de árboles de $158,710. También realizarán una audiencia pública sobre el plano de la 2da Adición de Geneva Meadows y la revocación de servidumbres, y considerarán la adjudicación de un contrato de $194,494 para el desmantelamiento del Pozo #10. La agenda incluye varios puntos que declaran costos a ser evaluados y convocan a audiencias públicas el 7 de octubre de 2026.

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Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL September 16, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A 2026 Food Truck Festival Update Staff Recommendation: Receive the 2026 Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival and Mississippi River Valley Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Walk/Run/Ruck for Heroes information. 7 Consent Agenda A Convention and Visitors Bureau Meeting Minutes (2026-06-02) Staff Recommendation: Approve the Convention and Visitors Bureau Meeting Minutes (2026-06-02). B Election Judge Appointment – General Election November 3, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2026-136 and the appointment of the election judges listed in Exhibit A for the General Election on November 3, 2026, and authorize the City Clerk to appoint additional election judges, as needed, to fill vacancies. C Direct Primary Care Agreement - Kavira Health, LLC. Staff Recommendation: Approve the attached Direct Primary Care Agreement with Kavira Health, LLC. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office. Funds from the self-insurance fund (9700) would be used to pay for the services. D 2027-2028 Firefighters Labor Contract Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2027 - 2028 labor contract with the Firefighters Union. All wage and benefits costs have been budgeted for in the 2027 budget. E Rental Lice …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

La Comisión analiza planes de recursos naturales y actualizaciones de parques

La Comisión considerará una enmienda al Plan de Gestión de Recursos Naturales de Still Ponds y cartas de apoyo para las subvenciones de MN DNR Conservation Partners. Los miembros también recibirán información con respecto al Plan Integral 2050 y actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos de parques.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION September 14, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Roll Call 3 Approval of the Agenda 4 Approval of Minutes A June 8, 2026 5 Open Forum 6 Presentations A Washington County Land & Water Legacy Program 7 Action Items A Still Ponds Natural Resources Management Plan Amendment B MN DNR Conservation Partners Grant Letters of Support 8 Presentation of Information A 2050 Comprehensive Plan 9 Action Updates A Denzer Park B Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor Habitat Restoration C Oltman Park D Mississippi Dunes Park E Peterson Park F Hazen P Mooer Park G Military Trailhead H Capital Improvements Plan 2027-2031 10 Donations 11 Staff Reports and Materials A Staff Reports 2 12 Commission Comments 13 Council Comments A Council Agendas 14 Workshop 15 Adjournment
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:15

City Council

Metropolitan Council to present service overview to City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation from Mark Jenkins of the Metropolitan Council. The presentation will provide an overview of services provided by the Metropolitan Council.

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Training Room, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL September 2, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 TRAINING ROOM - 6:15 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Agenda A Met Council Presentation Staff Recommendation: Receive a presentation from Mark Jenkins (Metropolitan Council) providing an overview of services. 3 Adjournment
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

El Concejo de Cottage Grove adoptará el gravamen preliminar de impuestos sobre la propiedad de 2026

El Concejo Municipal considerará varios asuntos administrativos y de infraestructura, incluyendo nombramientos de seguridad pública y diversos acuerdos de subvenciones. Un punto de acción clave es la adopción del gravamen preliminar de impuestos sobre la propiedad de 2026 cobrable en 2027.

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Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL September 2, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A Public Safety Swearing-in and Badge Ceremony Staff Recommendation: 1) Perform the Swearing-in and Badge Ceremony for Deputy Public Safety Director/Police Captain Nickle, Deputy Public Safety Director/Police Captain Henseler, Sergeant Swanson, Sergeant Mulvihill and Officer Pfeiffer. 2) Effective September 3, 2026, appoint Patrick Nickle and Justin Henseler as Deputy Director Public Safety/Police Captains at Non-represented Pay Plan Grade X01, Step 4. Also, effective September 3, 2026, appoint Rob Swanson and Travis Mulvihill as Police Sergeants at step D as detailed in the Sergeants labor contract. City Administrator Levitt will also administer the Oath of Office to all four and Police Officer Cole Pfeiffer. B Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation Staff Recommendation: Proclaim September 15-October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month. 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Special Meeting Minutes (2026-07-29) Staff Recommendation: Approve the July 29, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Minutes. B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-08-19) Staff Recommendation: Approve the August 19, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. C Economic Development Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-05-12) Staff …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:30

Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau

El CVB revisa las recaudaciones del impuesto de alojamiento del segundo trimestre de 2026 y la actualización del festival de food trucks

La Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes de Cottage Grove aprobará las actas de su reunión del 2 de junio de 2026. La agenda incluye presentaciones sobre las recaudaciones del impuesto de alojamiento del segundo trimestre de 2026 y una actualización sobre el Festival de Food Trucks de Cottage Grove de 2026. También está programado un taller sobre el rediseño del sitio web del CVB.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE August 25, 2026 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 Council Chamber - 7:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Adoption of Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes A 6/02/2026 CVB Meeting Minutes 6. Presentations A Q2 2026 Lodging Tax Collections B 2026 Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival Update 7. Business Items 8. Workshop A CVB Website Redesign 9. Comments 10. Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

El Concejo aprobará contratos policiales, compra de terrenos y múltiples adjudicaciones de construcción

El Concejo Municipal de Cottage Grove se reunirá para considerar una agenda de consentimiento con varios elementos notables, incluyendo nuevos contratos laborales para oficiales y sargentos de policía, una compra de terreno y múltiples adjudicaciones de proyectos de construcción. El concejo también llevará a cabo una ceremonia de toma de posesión para un nuevo Director de Seguridad Pública y reconocerá a un oficial de la reserva que se jubila. La mayoría de los elementos son aprobaciones rutinarias, pero los contratos laborales y los acuerdos de desarrollo son significativos.

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Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL August 19, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A Public Safety Swearing-in Ceremony Staff Recommendation: Appoint Brad Petersen as Public Safety Director and Chief Law Enforcement Officer at Non-Represented Pay Plan Grade X02, Step 5. City Administrator Levitt will administer the Oath of Office. B Recognition of Reserve Officer - Matt Jordan Staff Recommendation: Recognize Matt Jordan’s retirement by presenting him with a badge and certificate of appreciation. 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Special Meeting Minutes (2026-06-17) Staff Recommendation: Approve the June 17, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Minutes. B City Council Special (Budget) Meeting Minutes (2026-07-22) Staff Recommendation: Approve the July 22, 2026, City Council Special (Budget) Meeting Minutes. C Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes (2026-04-14) Staff Recommendation: Approve the April 14, 2026, Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP) meeting minutes. D Planning Commission Appointment - Koerner Staff Recommendation: Appoint Pete Koerner to the Planning Commission with a term ending on February 28, 2027. E Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Appointment (Kemper-Youth Seat) Staff Recommendation: Appoint Kasen Kemp …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

La EDA establece una carga tributaria preliminar de $196K para 2027 y programa una audiencia pública

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Cottage Grove considerará la aprobación de una carga tributaria preliminar de hasta $196,000 para el año fiscal 2027 y programará una audiencia pública para la carga tributaria final el 1 de diciembre de 2026. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones sobre desarrollo comunitario y retención de empresas, y discutirá un borrador de la política de Ayuda Local para Vivienda Asequible.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 11, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:30 AM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Approval of Minutes A Approval of May 12, 2026 EDA meeting minutes Staff Recommendation: Approval of May 12, 2026 EDA meeting minutes. B Approval of July 14, 2026 EDA unofficial meeting minutes Staff Recommendation: Approval of July 14, 2026 EDA unofficial meeting minutes. C Approval of July 27, 2026 EDA Special meeting minutes Staff Recommendation: Approval of July 27, 2026 EDA Special meeting minutes 5 Business Items A Community Development Update Staff Recommendation: Receive the Community Development Update. B Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Preliminary Levy Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve Resolution 2026-005 establishing a preliminary tax levy to be set on taxable property of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota for fiscal year 2027, a special benefit tax levy, not to exceed $196,000 per the Proposed 2027 Budget on file with the City. 2. Call a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the final levy to be held by the EDA at their regular meeting on December 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm. C BR&E Quarterly Update Staff Recommendation: Receive a quarterly update on business retention and expansion survey results. 6 Public Hearings 7 Other Business 8 Workshop A Draft Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Policy Review Sta …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

El comité de preservación histórica discutirá la vitrina y actualizaciones de proyectos

El Comité Asesor de Preservación Histórica de Cottage Grove se reunirá para aprobar las actas, discutir una vitrina histórica y recibir actualizaciones sobre los proyectos Cedarhurst y Old Town Hall. La agenda es mayormente rutinaria, sin decisiones importantes o audiencias públicas listadas.

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Training Room, Cottage Grove
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COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION August 11, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes A April 14, 2026 ACHP Minutes 5. Open Forum 6. Action Items 7. Discussion Items A Cottage Grove Historic Display Case 8. Project Updates A Cedarhurst Update B Old Town Hall Update 9. Historic, Inquiries, Articles, and Research Information 10. Committee Comments 11. Council Comments 12. Adjournment
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30

General

6220 Goodview Ave South (Near the Trailhead & Monument Sign), Cottage Grove
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una venta de bonos por $5.4 millones

El Concejo Municipal decidirá sobre la emisión de $5,425,000 en Bonos de Obligación General y revisará varias órdenes de cambio de infraestructura. El cuerpo también está considerando una subdivisión menor en Lehigh Road y una solicitud de varianza para una estructura accesoria residencial.

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Council Chambers - 7 PM, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL August 5, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A 2026 Green Garden Award Presentation Staff Recommendation: Receive presentation of the 2026 Green Garden Awards from Park and Recreation Staff and award the winners of the Residential and Sustainability Garden Awards. 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-07-15) Staff Recommendation: Approve the July 15, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B Public Services Commission Meeting Minutes (2026-05-18) Staff Recommendation: Approve the May 18, 2026, Public Services Commission Meeting minutes. C Response to Open Forum - Millard Staff Recommendation: Receive the response letter addressing Open Forum inquiries from the July 15, 2026, meeting. D Rental License Approvals Staff Recommendation: Approve the issuance of rental licenses to the properties listed in the attached table. E Cottage Grove Armory Lease Agreement (Primary Election) Staff Recommendation: Approve the lease agreement with the Cottage Grove Armory for the Primary Election held on August 11, 2026. F Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License — Cottage Grove Lions Club Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of a temporary intoxicating liquor license to Kimberly Rose Raymond on behalf of the Cottage Grove Lions Club for the Fo …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

El Concejo llevará a cabo un taller sobre el presupuesto de 2027

El Concejo Municipal realizará un taller presupuestario para discutir y proporcionar comentarios sobre el presupuesto de 2027. El personal busca orientación del concejo sobre las prioridades presupuestarias. No hay otros asuntos en la agenda.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL July 29, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5:30 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Agenda A 2027 Budget Workshop Staff Recommendation: Provide staff with feedback and direction regarding the 2027 Budget. 3 Adjournment
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 12:30

Economic Development Authority

Resolution to declare Majestic Ballroom structurally substandard

The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority will consider adopting Resolution 2026-004, which designates the Majestic Ballroom as a structurally substandard building under the laws governing a redevelopment tax increment financing district. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public hearing notices. No other substantive actions are listed.

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COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY July 27, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 12:30 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Approval of Minutes 5 Business Items A Resolution Designating a Certain Building as Structurally Substandard - Majestic Ballroom Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-004 which designates the Majestic Ballroom a substandard building in accordance with the laws governing a redevelopment tax increment financing district. 6 Public Hearings 7 Other Business 8 Workshop 9 Presentations 10 Adjournment Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.02, some members of the Economic Development Authority may participate in this meeting via interactive technology from remote locations. The public may monitor the meeting in person at the regular meeting location (12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, MN) or remotely via the stream link provided. TEAMS Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22891709252782?p=m7xG97PEK5zgwzN1Ag
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo un taller del presupuesto de 2027

La reunión del Concejo Municipal de Cottage Grove el 22 de julio de 2026 incluye un taller para discutir el presupuesto municipal de 2027. No se enumeran otras decisiones o puntos más allá de los asuntos procesales estándar.

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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL July 22, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 TRAINING ROOM - 5:30 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Agenda A 2027 Budget Workshop 3 Adjournment Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.02, Mayor Myron Bailey of the City Council will participate in this meeting via interactive technology from a remote location. The public may monitor the meeting in person at the regular meeting location or remotely via the stream link provided. Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/237262008556040?p=pW9sG3nlmV0J2RK3Ri
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00

Public Services Commission

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Cottage Grove se reúne para revisar mapas de caza y agendas

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Cottage Grove se reunirá para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior, discutir los mapas de caza y revisar las próximas agendas del consejo. La reunión está programada para el 20 de julio de 2026 a las 7:00 PM.

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1 COTTAGE GROVE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION July 20, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes A 2026-05-18 Minutes 6. Open Forum 7. Presentations 8. Business Items A Hunting Maps 9. Commission Comments 10. Staff Reports and Materials 11. Council Comments A Council Agendas 12. Adjournment
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una orden de cambio de la planta de agua de $245,159 y varios planes de desarrollo

El Concejo Municipal revisará varias órdenes de cambio de infraestructura y acuerdos de desarrollo. El organismo también decidirá sobre la demolición de edificios, variaciones de zonificación y exenciones de impuestos sobre la propiedad para las mejoras de Oltman Park.

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Council Chambers , Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL July 15, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Open Forum 5 Adoption of Agenda 6 Presentations A Public Safety Swearing-In Ceremony Staff Recommendation: Perform the Swearing-in and Badge Ceremony for Peyton Taylor and Michael Tobritzhofer. B Public Safety Board Scholarship Award Staff Recommendation: Present the Public Safety Board Scholarship Award to Alayna Adamez, Brett Salmonson, and Wyatt Beaurline. C 2026 Night to Unite Proclamation Staff Recommendation: Proclaim August 4, 2026, as Night to Unite. D 2026 Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation Staff Recommendation: Proclaim July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month. 7 Consent Agenda A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2026-06-17) Staff Recommendation: Approve the June 17, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B Convention and Visitors Bureau Meeting Minutes (2026-02-24) Staff Recommendation: Approve the February 24, 2026, Convention and Visitors Bureau Meeting Minutes. C Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (2026-04-27) Staff Recommendation: Accept and place on file the minutes from the April 27, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting. D Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Appointment (Rediske - Youth Seat) Staff Recommendation: Appoint Aaron Rediske to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. E Rental License A …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 07:30

Economic Development Authority

La EDA aprobará servicios profesionales y designará un edificio de estándares insuficientes

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico (EDA) de Cottage Grove aprobará un acuerdo con Dowdle Studios para asistencia en ventas en línea de rompecabezas de la ciudad y adoptará una resolución que designa al Majestic Ballroom como estructuralmente insuficiente.

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Council Chambers, Cottage Grove
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COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY July 14, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:30 AM 1 Call to Order 2 Pledge of Allegiance 3 Roll Call 4 Approval of Minutes A Approval of May 12, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation: Approval of May 12, 2026 EDA meeting minutes. 5 Business Items A Community Development Update Staff Recommendation: Receive the Community Development Update. B Agreement for Professional Services - Dowdle Studios, LLC Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement for Professional Services with Dowdle Studios, LLC authorizing online sales assistance for the remaining inventory of City of Cottage Grove jigsaw puzzles. C Resolution Designating a Certain Building as Structurally Substandard - Majestic Ballroom Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-004 which designates the Majestic Ballroom a substandard building in accordance with the laws governing a redevelopment tax increment financing district. 6 Public Hearings 7 Other Business 8 Workshop 9 Presentations 10 Adjournment
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará dos solicitudes de varianza para estructuras accesorias

La Comisión de Planificación de Cottage Grove llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y discutirá dos solicitudes de varianza para estructuras accesorias. La primera solicita una reducción del retiro lateral de esquina a 10 pies en 8077 River Acres Road debido a los requisitos de la superposición MRCCA. La segunda solicita la aprobación de materiales exteriores de metal en 10590 East Point Douglas Road South. La comisión también aprobará las actas anteriores y recibirá informes de las reuniones del concejo municipal.

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1 COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION June 22, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Roll Call 3 Approval of the Agenda 4 Open Forum 5 Chair's Explanation of the Hearing Process 6 Public Hearings and Applications A 8077 River Acres Road Accessory Structure Variance - V2026-016 Discussion: John Caturia, 8077 River Acres Road, has applied for a variance to reduce the corner yard setback to 10 feet for construction of a new accessory structure, where accessory structures are permitted in the front yard within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay (MRCCA) provided the structure meets the development standards of the underlying zoning district. The underlying zoning district is R-3, Single Family Residential, which requires a 20-foot setback for structures on corner lots. B 10590 East Point Douglas Accessory Structure Variance - Case V2026-019 Discussion: Gary and Colleen Millard, 10590 East Point Douglas Road South, have applied for a variance from the required architectural materials for accessory structures in Residential Districts to construct an accessory structure with a metal exterior. 7 Approval of Minutes A April 27, 2026, Planning Commission Minutes 8 Reports A Recap of May and June 2026 City Council Meetings B Response to Planning Commission Inquiries C Planning Commission Requests 9 Adjournment
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 17:45

City Council

El Concejo recibirá actualizaciones de proyectos del Condado de Washington

El Concejo Municipal escuchará las actualizaciones de proyectos del Condado de Washington y proporcionará comentarios. No hay otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda.

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Training Room, Cottage Grove
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1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL June 17, 2026 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 TRAINING ROOM - 5:45 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Agenda A Washington County Project Updates Staff Recommendation: Receive project updates and provide feedback to Washington County. 3 Adjournment

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