City of Cottage Grove MN Annual Report 2012

City of Cottage Grove

2012 Annual Report

www.cottage-grove.org

2012 photo contest entry from Kinsey Fink

Mayor ’s Message This past year was an exciting one and we’re proud of what we accomplished in 2012.

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fter years of planning, we opened the new City Hall and Public Safety building, which was completed under budget! Our police, fire and ambulance administration are now under one roof making it easier to serve you.

Our former City Hall is being reused as a new business accelerator for entrepreneurs.

We welcomed 13 new businesses to the community and saw five additional businesses expand. I encourage you to continue to “Shop Cottage Grove” which helps our existing businesses thrive and to bring in additional ones.

A residential survey—the first in four years—was conducted. We heard clearly that you like calling Cottage Grove home. We will continue to work on maintaining the quality of life you enjoy in this community.

We began work on the new Sunnyhill Park, reconstructed and improved Woodridge Park and added a Splash Pad in Highlands Park which proved to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Our history of being fiscally conservative was acknowledged when Standard & Poor’s affirmed our AA+ rating. In 2012 we once again passed a budget that allowed for the third tax levy in a row without an increase.

The website was revamped making it easier for you to find the information you need and to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the City.

What’s in store for Cottage Grove in 2013?

We’re continuing our efforts to bring new amenities and services to the community. As the Twin Cities economy continues to improve I anticipate new retailers and employers will likewise choose to make Cottage Grove their home.

We also continue to make improvements to our infrastructure with several miles of roadway reconstruction planned for this upcoming year. We will be adding additional park amenities as well.

Your opinions and suggestions help drive informed decisions and I encourage you to get involved. Attend a public meeting, serve on a board or committee, comment on our Facebook page, send an email or call and let us know how we’re doing.

I intend to continue to work to make Cottage Grove the very best it can be.

A place you and I are proud to call home.

Mayor Myron Bailey

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Your City Council Council Mission

Provide excellence in the delivery of public services to community residents, businesses and owners of property.

Meetings

City Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. An open forum is held at 7:15 p.m. where residents may speak on any topic not included on that evening’s agenda.

Elections

Back from left: Councilmember Derrick Lehrke, Mayor Myron Bailey, and Councilmember Jen Peterson. Front from left: Councilmember Justin Olsen and Councilmember David Thiede.

City Administrator The City Administrator, Ryan Schroeder, is responsible for the overall administration of the City, including implementing policies set by the City Council. With the help of city staff, the City Administrator provides Council with needed information to fulfill its policy-making role.

Mayor Myron Bailey was re-elected for his second term through 2016.

Councilmembers Justin Olsen and Jen Peterson each won their bids for re-election.

Credit Cottage Grove’s credit rating was reaffirmed as AA+ by Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s top creditrating agencies. The rating reflects the credit-worthiness of the city. A rating of AA+, is considered a high creditquality investment.

Budget

For the third year in a row, the City Council managed the budget process that resulted in a flat tax levy.

Old City Hall The old City Hall building was rebranded as the Business Enterprise Center (BEC). This ground breaking initiative will provide an incubator for small businesses.

To view City Council meeting videos scan this tag.

2012 photo contest entry from Brian Wegwerth

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Serving you better On time and under budget

One of our biggest events of 2012 was the opening of the new City Hall. The state-of-the-art building was designed to reduce energy costs, streamline service delivery and improve operational efficiencies. The final cost of the project was under $14.9 million, almost one million dollars under the cost estimates.

Veterans Memorial

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Veterans Memorial was formally dedicated. The memorial was installed to honor all who served in the United States of America military, including prisoners of war and those missing in action.

Building dedication

A formal dedication and Honor Guard flag raising ceremony kicked off the Oct. 20 open house where almost 1,000 people showed up to get a behind the scenes peek at the building, including the innerworkings of the Police Department. Feedback on the new facility has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Your City A new look

In 2012 the City was rebranded with new logos and a motto reflecting the city’s heart, Cottage Grove: Where Pride and Prosperity Meet.

Survey says...

According to a survey by an independent research company, Cottage Grove residents think life here is pretty darn good, with 95 percent reporting the quality of life here as excellent or good. High marks were given for the small town feel, peaceful lifestyle and the friendly folks.

Over 89 percent felt the parks are maintained in excellent to good condition and 82 percent gave an excellent to good rating for the trail system.

Seventy-nine percent said the services received for the taxes paid is excellent or good.

Almost 90 percent said they feel safe everywhere in the city with high marks for the job the police (96 percent) and fire department (94 percent) are doing.

Keeping you informed

Cottage Grove’s website was updated in 2012 to make it easier for you to read and navigate. You can now register for recreation programs, rent a park site, download job applications, inform city crews about infrastructure problems and check out upcoming events.

“The survey results reflect the feeling that the majority of the ci zens of our community appreciate the work that this City Council and staff have done in the past four years.”

–Mayor Myron Bailey

CG Reports—the monthly residential newsletter—also received a facelift in 2012. It still includes news you can use, but in an easier to read format accompanied with colorful photos.

The City’s Facebook page is another way the City reaches out to you. It ended the year with almost 4,000 fans. Look for us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CottageGroveMinnesota.

The South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC) produces videos highlighting news and programs specifically for and about Cottage Grove residents at www.swctc.org.

To view the SWCTC videos scan this tag.

Blitz, Cottage Grove’s K9, enjoys the attention of a group of kids at the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest.

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Contest winners You’ve Got Talent! Gardeners, designers, photographers, decorators—Cottage Grove is brimming with talent and we love to show it off.

The seventh annual Green Garden Award was presented to Dee Denning and Mark Yzermans in the residential category for their beautiful garden (top photo) and Applebee’s in the commercial category (bottom photo).

Berry Lucky!

Lori Kugel designed the winning logo for the 2013 Co age Grove Strawberry Fest and will be grand marshal for the 2013 parade.

The winners of the fourth annual Winter Lights and

Decoration Contest were Bill and Barb Johanson (top photo) and Lori and Todd Nelson (bottom photo).

A partnership between the City and South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC) resulted in some award winning videos.

National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) awards: 1st place–Shop Local, Shop Cottage Grove PSA. 2nd place–Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Parade, The Weekly Wire and The Cottage Grove Spotlight.

3rd place–Cottage Grove Citizens’ Academy and SWC-TV Excellence in Government Programming.

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Photo contest winners

Nathan Klok–Parks and Trails

Nathan Klok–Black and White

Rachel Smoot–People

Bill Pohlmann–Historical

“We have so many talented people in Co age Grove. I look forward to this photo contest every year as the entries really showcase our great city. I’m always amazed at the variety of photographs entered.” ‐ Mayor Myron Bailey

Bill Pohlmann–Streetscape

Bill Pohlmann–Celebrations and Events

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It ’s about celebrating

2012 photo contest entry from Kinsey Fink

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." – Dr. Seuss Poodle skirts, cat eye glasses and classic cars galore were on hand as hundreds of Cottage Grove residents bid adieu to the Cottage View Drive-in at a farewell celebration in September.

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It ’s about community Volunteers

We’re grateful for the many Cottage Grove volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents throughout the year. They help make this community a great place to live, work and play.

To show our appreciation we recognize the top volunteers at an annual banquet where the top volunteer of the year is announced.

Pat Forsythe (right), President of the Cottage Grove Lions, received a special recognition award for his work reinvigorating the Lions Club.

Dick Swanson and Ellen Edwards (far right) were named 2012 volunteers of the year for their work on the WAG Farms Dog Park.

Pat Forsythe

Dick Swanson and Ellen Edwards

Mayor Bailey at a neighborhood event

Everyone’s a winner when you recycle

Students at Cottage Grove Elementary (pictured above) were rewarded with an ice cream social when the fifth graders at the school successfully completed a waste sort and recycling contest. The contest was the result of a partnership between the City, Washington County, and Independent School District 833.

2012 photo contest entry from Juli Holm

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Keeping you safe

Friends and neighbors held 36 neighborhood block parties to celebrate Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Police, fire fighters, the Mayor and City Council members visited many of the parties, bringing along McGruff the Crime Dog, our K9 Blitz, balloons, as well as patrol cars and fire trucks.

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“Noon out” was held at Norris Square, with folks from White Pines and the District Senior Center joining in the fun. At the neighborhood events, Cottage Grove residents also collected diapers and baby supply donations for Tubman Shelter.

Keeping you safe Fire Prevention week means Fire Department Open House. Both kids and adults tried using a fire hose, were trained in hands-only CPR, witnessed an auto extrication demonstration, and learned to use a fire extinguisher.

Last year more than 300 folks took part in our Community CPR and Training, including hands-only CPR training sessions for 80 kids and adults as part of Night to Unite. The kids especially liked knowing how easy it was to make a difference.

The City offers low-cost CPR classes on a bi-monthly basis throughout the year to anyone interested in being certified.

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Keeping you safe

2012 photo contest entry from Abby Erickson

The annual Strawberry Fest parade

The Cottage Grove Police Reserve is made up of citizen volunteers who assist the police department with a variety of duties. In 2012, the Police Reserves volunteered 3,230 hours!

Police Reserve volunteers directing traffic McGruff visiting at a community event

Participants of the second Citizen’s Academy on SWAT Day. The Academy is offered annually by the Cottage Grove Police Department.

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Happy, healthy and active

2012 photo contest entry from Hank Drabczak

One of 400 skaters enjoying the annual Skate Night at Highlands Park Pond

Natural Open Spaces ~ Picnic Areas ~ Playgrounds Rental Buildings ~ Sports Fields ~ Skate Rinks ~ Trails ~ Programs

The new Highlands Park Splash Pad opened in July to an enthusiastic crowd.

It proved to be a hit with almost 20,000 enjoying the summer fun in just 11 weeks.

2012 photo contest entry from Dawn Brennan

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Happy, healthy and active The Ice Arena hosts a variety of events including hockey

NHL players at charity event

tournaments, Park and East Ridge high school hockey games, skating shows, figure skating competitions as well as providing recreational programs for the entire family.

The Skate School offers lessons to skaters of all levels and abilities. At the end of each season the skaters perform at an Ice Show displaying the skills they learned.

Some special events last year include the Jose Cole Circus and a charity event that NHL players participated in to provide assistance to local hockey players of military families.

In 2012 the Ice Arena also hosted the Cottage Grove Chamber

A group of 2012 Ice Show skaters

of Commerce annual spring showcase, with more than 700 visiting with local businesses and organizations.

East Ridge vs. Woodbury hockey game

Parks and Recreation by the Numbers 1,900

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ACRES OF PARKLAND

PLAYGROUNDS

DOG PARK

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ATHLETIC FIELDS

PARK BUILDINGS AND SHELTERS

SPLASH PAD

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MILES OF TRAILS

OUTDOOR SKATE RINKS

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PARKS

ARCHERY RANGE

1 DISC GOLF COURSE

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ICE ARENA

1 GOLF COURSE AND BANQUET CENTER

Happy, healthy and active Your Neighborhood Parks Arbor Meadows Park ~ 8505 Johansen Ave. Belden Park ~ 8200 Belden Blvd.

Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor ~ Greenway corridor linking Kingston Park to Hidden Valley Park

Foothill Park ~ 8400 Foothill Road S. Granada Park ~ 8371 Granada Ave. Grey Cloud Dunes ~ Hadley Ave. and 103rd St. Hamlet Park ~ 8883 Hamlet Ave. S. Hardwood Park, 6909 Hardwood Ave. S. Hazen P. Mooer Park ~ Grey Cloud Island Trail Drive Hearthside Park ~ 8245 Hearthside Road S. Hemingway Park ~ 8259 Hemingway Ave. S. Hidden Valley Park ~ 7220 Hidden Valley Trail Highlands Park ~ 6975 Idsen Ave. S. Ideal Park ~ 8227 Ideal Ave. Kingston Park ~ 9195 75th St. S. Lamar Fields ~ 7025 Lamar Ave. Meadow Grass Park ~ 6698 Meadow Grass Ave. S. Nina's Park ~ 7738 Ideal Ave. S. North Ideal Park ~ 7380 Ideal Ave. S. Oakwood Park ~ 7851 Harkness Ave. Old Cottage Grove Community Park ~ 7500 Langly Ave. S. Peter Thompson Park ~ 6327 Highland Hills Blvd.

Pine Coulee Park ~ 11841 Lofton Ave. S. Pine Glen Park ~ 9701 Hamlet Ave. S. Pine Tree Pond Park ~ 8641 80th St. S. Pine Tree Valley Park ~ 8431 Indian Blvd.

Ravine Regional Park ~ 9940 E. Point Douglas Road Sunnyhill Park ~ 6201 Ideal Ave. S. WAG Farms Dog Park ~ 9475 Glendenning Road West Draw Park ~ 7050 Meadow Grass Ave. S. Woodridge Park ~ 9000 90th St. S.

2012 photo contest entry from Hank Drabczak

2012 photo contest entry from Paula J Mueske

2012 photo contest entry from Heather Olthoff

2012 photo contest entry from Jess Schultz

To view a map of Cottage Grove parks scan this tag.

2012 photo contest entry from Logan Wegwerth

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River Oaks Golf Course Every Cottage Grove resident is a member of River Oaks Golf course. Your golf course:

Rated 3rd Best Value in the Twin Cities

by Hacker’s Guide 2012

Golf Digest Best Places to Play 4-1/2 star (out of 5) rating

River Oaks Patio #2 in Twin Cities by readers of TwinCities.com In 2012: 

36,686 rounds of golf were played—an increase of 15 percent from the previous year.

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Snow-golf, introduced in 2011, continued to be popular with rounds played increasing 400 percent.

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More than 10,000 views of our on-line video lessons. Visit riveroaksmunigolf.com to watch the lessons.

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Participation in the golf leagues for seniors, men, ladies and couples, increased 10 percent.

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Changed Twi-Light start time to 3 p.m. daily.

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Kids under 17 golf free after 6:45 p.m., as does the accompanying adult.

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Pace of Play program decreased the time spent on the course by seven minutes for 18 holes played prime time.

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Purchased 75 new golf carts as well as new rough and fairway mowers to improve mowing conditions and operations.

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Enhanced the outdoor patio area with chairs, paint and plantings making it more enjoyable to use.

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Celebrating friends and family Stop by for a casual dinner or drink on our award winning patio at River Oaks Golf Course.

Imagine your wedding with a beautiful sunset overlooking the scenic Mississippi River Valley. River Oaks Golf Course offers all the pleasure and comfort you've searched for while still being exceptionally affordable. River Oaks Golf Course is a first-class venue located on 160 acres of gracefully winding hills along the Mississippi River Valley. Our clubhouse boasts 7,000 square feet of breathtaking beauty that complements the rolling hills of the golf course. Have your ceremony and reception on our serene outdoor grounds or in our beautiful banquet room.

Youth Activities Expo at River Oaks

Wedding reception at River Oaks Golf Course

Book your next special occasion, school event, or anniversary with River Oaks Golf Course and Banquet Facility. We host over 200 events annually and would welcome the opportunity to work with you.

During the “course” of the year we participate in, as well as host, many community events including the Youth Activities Expo, a Santa Breakfast, golf tournaments and our ever popular fish fry that runs the first Friday in February until Good Friday.

We were selected as a Top Wedding Professional by The Knot. Reviews written by brides used in selecting the winners.

Volunteer banquet at River Oaks

Wedding reception at River Oaks Golf Course

To visit River Oaks Golf Course website scan this tag.

To visit River Oaks Weddings website scan this tag.

We’re located along Highway 61 in Cottage Grove

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Better streets and infrastructure

Belden Railroad Crossing

As trains sped past the Belden

The Woodridge Park entrance was

Railroad Crossing they no longer

improved making it more inviting to

had to sound their whistles after

users. The pond was constructed to

concrete medians were built at the

hold water allowing sediment to

crossing. This safety improvement

settle out. This will improve the water

at Belden Blvd. and 80th Street S.

quality downstream and nourish the

prevents motorists from driving

surrounding nature giving you even

around the railroad crossing arm

more beauty to enjoy.

while it is down. The improvement not only helps keep you safer but folks living near the crossing now enjoy a “quiet zone” made possible with a $70,000 Federal Aid Grant.

It’s now easier—and safer—to cross Kingston and West Central Parks Trail

80th Street S. between Kingston and West Central Parks because of a pedestrian underpass connecting the park trails. The construction was done in conjunction with a storm water improvement project already planned for that area. The box culvert was built to help storm

Gateway Pond

drainage flowing from Woodbury to the Mississippi River and made possible because of a $1.2 million South Washington Watershed District grant.

The Gateway Pond, near the west side of Highway 61 and the 80th Street S. exit, was completed, just

Woodridge Pond

one more step towards making the entrance to the City a welcoming view as one enters Cottage Grove. In 2013, landscaping around the pond will begin.

Pinecliff 5th

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Utilities and streets were added to the Pinecliff 5th addition, the final step in preparing this area for the development of future homes.

The number of places to play or relax grew with the addition of Sunnyhill Park. The park received final grading as well as a playground, picnic shelter and trees. The park is the first in the Upper Ravine development area and will be ready for you to enjoy by summer 2013.

Flashing yellow arrows were added to four busy intersections—Jamaica Avenue and East Point Douglas Road, Jamaica and 90th Street, East Point Douglas and Cottage Grove Plaza, and 80th Street and E. Point Douglas/ Hardwood Avenue—making it more efficient to drive through these areas.

You use less fuel because you won’t have to wait as long at the signal light.

Welcome to the neighborhood Business Enterprise Center The transformation of the old City Hall building into the Business Enterprise Center kicked off with an open house in October.

The Business Enterprise Center will provide affordable work space with supportive services to increase entrepreneurs’ chances of success, bringing more businesses and jobs to Cottage Grove.

2012 photo contest entry from Jared Grayden

New Cottage Grove Businesses

Shoppes at Cottage View

The Cottage Grove business community grew in 2012, with 13 new businesses calling Cottage Grove home, and five more celebrating expansions.

In 2012 plans for the construction of a new Walmart supercenter were approved as the first phase of the new Shoppes at Cottage View. Construction is scheduled to begin spring 2013.

New Businesses

Expansions

AJacks Automotive

American Motor Sports Bar and Grill

Cherry Berry

3M

Diversified Manufacturing Corp. (DMC)

Acorn Mini Storage

Dollar Tree

Hope Glen Farm (event facility)

Ravine Parkway

Shoppes at Almar Village

Snap Fitness

Ravine Parkway

providing a scenic connection linking the entire development together

Lindgren Dental Care Liquidation Treasures Manufacturing Solutions

70th Street S

Keats Ave/County Rd 19

$5 Tan

MK Salon Modern Automotive Performance (MAP) Optimal Health and Performance (OHP)

Looking for employment?

Visit www.cottage-grove.org where our business park employers advertise their job openings!

Sport Clips Yo-Joe’s Frozen Yogurt and Coffee

Shoppes at Cottage View

Coming Soon

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

Learn more about Cottage Grove’s economic development. Scan this tag to go to www.growthpartnerscg.com

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Spending wisely In 2012, for the third year in a row, we did not raise property

Over the same period (2010–2013) the City’s tax rate has

taxes. The property tax levy of $12.2 million for 2013 is the

remained at the mean (or average) of similarly sized cities.

same amount levied by the City in 2010—$12.2 million.

That means the cost of city services paid with tax dollars is the

The City Council held the line and kept the levy flat to do

same or less than many, other cities the size of Cottage Grove.

The City Council will continue to work hard to spend your tax

what they could to help keep your taxes moderate.

dollars wisely and responsibly.

REVENUE Licenses and permits 4% Special assessments 5%

EXPENSES Other 4%

Unrestricted investment earnings 2%

Culture and recreation 7%

Economic development 2%

Debt service 8%

Other taxes and tax increment 6%

Property taxes

55%

General government 6%

Capital outlay

46%

Intergovernmental 12%

Public works 12% Charges for services 12%

Public safety

18%

To view Cottage Grove’s entire 2012 budget document scan this tag or visit www.cottage-grove.org, search budget.

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Giving generously 2012 Donors

Thanks to you, the Cottage Grove Holiday

$100,000 –$400,000

Train raised over

LSP COTTAGE GROVE

$100,000!

$1,000–$5,000 3M COMPANY COCA-COLA COTTAGE GROVE CRIME BOARD NORTHERN TIER ENERGY UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

$250–$500 ALERUS MORTGAGE CHERYL KOHLS COTTAGE GROVE LIONS CLUB KOHLS DEPARTMENT STORE

$100–$249 A-DOORABLE GARAGE DOOR COTTAGE GROVE CITIZENS ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS GREGG G. HIPPLE, DDS

UNDER $100 BORST CONSTRUCTION CCE TECHNOLOGIES JD BOBCAT SERVICE JOHN S. GERMO INSURANCE AGENCY PARK GROVE PET HOSPITAL SALON 80 T MANN EXCAVATING TOTAL MECHANICAL

IN-KIND GIFTS: $25–$500 BONNGARDS FAMILY MEATS

Safety Camp kids goofing off for the camera

NORRIS SQUARE RIVER OAKS STARBUCKS SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER TENNIS SANITATION

Donations help us with community activities that are not included in the annual budget. Donations received in 2012 supported the Holiday Train, Safety Camp, Strawberry Fest, economic development, parks and recreation, and public safety.

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Get involved You can play an active role in local government by volunteering to be part of a citizen advisory committee or commission. The City Council receives advice from the commissions. The time commitment is minimal, with most groups meeting a few hours monthly. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for one year. Visit our website for more information.

Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission

Conduct continuous surveys of the City’s cultural resources

Assist in the decision-making process for the entire parks and

and make recommendations to the City Council on which

recreation system in Cottage Grove. The commission meets

sites, landmarks or districts should be designated as historic.

nine times per year (two months on, one month off) on the

The committee meets on the second Tuesday every other

second Monday at 7 p.m.

month at 7 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Economic Development Authority (EDA)

Make recommendations on land use-related issues to the City

Make recommendations on development proposals and work

Council including the preparation and implementation of a

on efforts to improve attracting and retaining businesses as

master plan for community development and municipal plan-

well as raising awareness of business opportunities within the

ning activities. The commission meets monthly on the fourth

community. The Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday

Monday at 7 p.m.

at 7:30 a.m.

Environmental Commission Research and provide advice to the City Council about physical environment issues, such as air, water or soil quality, that affect the general well-being and physical health of Cottage Grove residents. The commission meets monthly on the second

Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission Make recommendations to the City Council on matters which affect the health, safety and protection of the citizens of Cottage Grove. The commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Public Works Commission

Human Rights / Human Services Commission

Make recommendations to the City Council on repairs, replace-

In cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission of other agencies, make recommendations to the City Council on human rights issues. The commission meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

ments and additions necessary to properly maintain the City's infrastructure and public utility system. The commission meets monthly on the second Monday at 7 p.m.

Youth Seats In addition, three commissions—the Human Services/Human

Rights; Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources; and Public

18 and younger, who are residents of the community.

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Works—each have two additional seats open for youth, ages

Contact us City of Cottage Grove

City Council

12800 Ravine Parkway

Mayor Myron Bailey myronbailey@aol.com

651-459-4734

Derrick Lehrke councilmanlehrke@gmail.com

651-459-3932

Justin Olsen jaymanoh@aol.com

651-459-6336

Jen Peterson councilmemberjen@aol.com

651-271-2287

Dave Thiede thiededj@gmail.com

651-331-9995

Cottage Grove, MN 55016 City Hall hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Police Lobby hours: 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

Police and Fire Emergency

9-1-1

Police and Non-Emergency Dispatch

651-439-9381

Police Administration and Records

651-458-2850

City Hall

651-458-2800

Building Inspections

651-458-2804

Ice Arena

651-458-3400

Public Works and Parks

651-458-2808

Recreation Programs

651-458-3400

River Oaks Golf Course

651-438-2121

River Oaks Club House

651-438-3627

Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator

651-458-2822

Sharon Madsen, Communications Coordinator

651-458-2882

651-438-2121 ext. 4

Danette Parr, Economic Development Director

651-458-2824

Bruce Anderson, Golf Manager Les Burshten, Public Works Director

651-458-2810

Robin Roland, Finance Director

651-458-2832

Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director

651-458-2847

Rick Redenius, Fire Chief

651-458-2855

Gail Griffith, Public Information Officer

651-458-6040

Caron Stransky, City Clerk

651-458-2814

Bob LaBrosse, Chief Building Official

651-458-2828

Craig Woolery, Public Safety Director

651-458-6014

Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer/Comm. Dev. Director

651-458-2890

2012 photo contest entry from Kinsey Fink

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2012 photo contest entry from Juli Holm

2012 photo contest entry from Neal J. Durand

www.cottage-grove.org 2012 photo contest entry from Bill Pohlmann

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Cottage Grove 2012 Annual Report