May 2021 February 2022
Cottage Grove Reports Clean Water for Cottage Grove Updates The City’s next steps in addressing the 3M PFAS issues in our drinking water supply are underway. Since the finalization and approval of the State’s Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan, which identifies the projects being funded by the 3M Settlement Agreement, the City has received grant funding for the following projects: • Two water treatment plants. • A new water supply well and water mains in the southwest area of the City to serve the future treatment plant in that area. Preliminary planning and design have started for the water treatment plants and the new well. Final design of the new water mains is in process with construction anticipated to begin in early summer. The project extending water service to Goodview Avenue area residents — the planning and design of which began early last year as a pre-approved project — is scheduled to be under construction this summer as well. Stay tuned for regular updates in this newsletter. More information is at cottagegrovemn.gov/ cleanwaterforcottagegrove.
Annual Report Highlights 2021 Accomplishments, Milestones
“We hope you are proud of what happened in your city in 2021,” Mayor Myron Bailey said. “We look forward to bringing you more this year. Thank you for living here, for doing business here and for making Cottage Grove something special.”
2021 Highlights • Continued business and residential growth The City’s 2021 Annual Report arrived last • Improved parks and trails week in mailboxes across Cottage Grove. • Completion of major road projects The report highlighted how the City • 9% growth in tax base continued to grow and prosper last year while facing the adversity of 2021 with You can view a copy compassion, grit and determination. of the report online at City officials are proud to share last year’s cottagegrovemn.gov or use accomplishments with residents. the QR code to the right.
Discover Cottage Grove
Did you know the City of Cottage Grove has its own Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)? The CVB’s mission is to: • Promote Cottage Grove as a premier destination for leisure travelers, weddings and outdoor enthusiasts. • Ensure the City is a recognized and successful host city for meetings and conventions. • Establish the City as a prominent and respected venue for sporting events. The CVB, also known as Discover Cottage Grove, has been steadily making waves since its inception. The latest wave, the production and creation of its first publication, the 2022 Cottage Grove Visitors Guide, highlights lodging facilities, outdoor parks and recreation, events and meeting venues specific to our unique city for visitors and residents alike. View the guide and share with your travel buddies by scanning the QR code with your mobile device. Learn more about Discover Cottage Grove by visiting discovercottagegrove.com or following them on social media @discovercottagegrove.
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