Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 11-5-25

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Mayor for a Day Program recognition

Open Forum public comments

Cottage Grove Lions Club fitness equipment donation

Native American Heritage Month proclamation

Proposed Nelson Mine environmental impact statement (EIS) discussion

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Olsson · Seconded by Not specified

Declaration of November as Native American Heritage Month

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Garza · Seconded by Council Member Theiti

Notable Quotes (3)

I want to be the first girl president, but hopefully not the first, but I want to be a president.
— Kinley Frankfurt

Mayor for a Day programSharing future aspirations during the presentation.

I am opposed to ICE as it is now, coming into my town and using my facility to sharpen their shooting skills. It is against my values.
— Bobby Tanahill

ICE contract at Hero CenterStating opposition to the city's contract with ICE.

Cottage Grove's insistence on pressing forward regardless of the facts could result in legal challenges that will cost the city and its residents for years to come.
— Whitney Clark

Nelson Mine expansionWarning against the approval of the mining EIS.

People (7)

Kinley FrankfurtMayor for a Day

Local student recognized for annual Mayor for a Day essay program.

Mayor BaileyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and conducting proceedings.

Bobby TanahillResident

Long-time resident expressing opposition to ICE facility usage.

Diane FredericksonResident

Resident of River Acres opposing mining and ICE contract.

Sue ChamberlainResident

Advocating against the Nelson Mine EIS approval.

Whitney ClarkExecutive Director, Friends of the Mississippi River

Legal expert opposing the mining project expansion.

Council Member GarzaCouncil Member

Read the proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.

Places Mentioned

Cottage Grove, MinnesotaHero CenterRiver Acres neighborhoodMississippi RiverGrey Cloud Island

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November 5, 2025 - Cottage Grove City Council Meeting

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