Cottage Grove Parks & Recreation Meeting 2-9-26

Monday, February 9, 2026

Still Pond's natural resources management plan

Peterson Park Concept Master Plan review

DNR grant application letters of support

Public landscapes initiative program rebalancing

Commissioner term review

Facility use reclassification for Blazing Star Special Olympics

Votes (4)

Approve Still Pond's natural resources management plan with two exceptions (population correction and easement clarification).

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Approve Peterson Park master plan concept.

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Approve grant application letters of support.

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Adopt public landscapes initiative and place on file.

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (2)

The Pine plantation... was pretty degraded... we're trying to take a phased approach because we realize the visual impact of that will be considerable.

Zach
Still Pond's natural resourcesRegarding Still Pond's resource management plan.

Blazing Stars is still growing. They're adding some new fall sports. So, just getting them the same seat at the same table makes our lives a lot easier.

Noah
Facility use reclassificationRegarding reclassifying Special Olympics to priority three.

People (5)

ZachStaff/Parks Dept.

Presents management plans and infrastructure projects.

Commissioner OlssonCommissioner

Questions budget details, park maintenance, and encroachment.

Commissioner GustersonCommissioner

Provides neighborhood feedback on park accessibility and design.

NoahStaff

Coordinates facility use and policy.

Chair LarsonChair

Oversees commission meetings and motions.

Places Mentioned

Cottage GroveStill Pond's ParkPeterson ParkJamaica AvenueMilitary RoadRavine ParkwayOakwood ParkMississippi DunesShepherd FarmRed Code Island80th Street80th and Keats (Roundabout)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Commission Meeting (Date not specified)
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Cottage Grove Parks & Recreation Meeting 2-9-26 - Cottage Grove Recorder