Council Update: March 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Quick Trip development at Jamaica and 95th Street

Quick Trip expansion site on Highway 61

Lockridge housing development at Jamaica and Military Roads

Expansion of the Ravine Parkway

Gerber Collision construction at West Point Douglas

Ownership transition at Tom Moy restaurant

Areas of Interest (3)

  • Ongoing development challenges due to bedrock at the Lockridge site near Lake Robert.
  • Rapid commercial expansion in Cottage Grove including two new Quick Trip locations.
  • Community impact of the retirement of long-time business pillar Connie Moy.

Notable Quotes (2)

The lockerd development proposal includes 99 single family homes and 183 housing units located just north of Lake Robert.

— Dave Thei
Lockridge DevelopmentExplaining the housing project details.

Connie is a pillar of The Cottage Grove business community and while we're sad to see her go we also congratulate her on a much deserved retirement.

— Dave Thei
Tom Moy RestaurantAcknowledging the retirement of the Tom Moy restaurant owner.

People (3)

Phil JentCommunications Manager

City of Cottage Grove employee conducting the council update.

Dave TheiCouncil Member

Cottage Grove city official providing project updates.

2 quotes

“Quick Trip does a great job as a convenience store and gas station and people have been really anxious to get one in town.”

Discussing the incoming Quick Trip at Jamaica and 95th.

“The lockerd development proposal includes 99 single family homes and 183 housing units located just north of Lake Robert.”

Describing the Lockridge housing development.

Connie MoyFormer Owner

Retiring owner of Tom Moy restaurant after 50 years of service.

Places Mentioned

Intersection of Jamaica and 95th StreetHighway 61Intersection of Jamaica and Military RoadsLake RobertShepard's FarmEast RavineKeats RoadRavine ParkwayWest Point DouglasMetro Transit Park and Ride80th Street

Events & Meetings (1)

  • City Council update broadcast (undated)
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Council Update: March 2025 - Cottage Grove Recorder