Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 12-17-25
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Story
Cottage Grove Bids Farewell to Esteemed Detective Terry Raymond After 22 Years of Service
2026 Commission and Committee Appointments
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of Disbursements (Pay the Bills)
Council Member Comments and Updates
Holiday Season Charitable Efforts and Community Support
Areas of Interest (4)
- Cottage Grove community raised over $156,000 for the Friends in Need Food Shelf, bolstered by a $10k donation from CPKC rail.
- City Council establishes 2026 committee appointments; Mayor Bailey retains Chamber of Commerce liaison role.
- Detective Terry Raymond announces retirement from Cottage Grove Police Department after 22 years of service.
- Council members emphasize mental health awareness during the holiday season, promoting the national mental health hotline.
Votes (5)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Theiti · Seconded by Clawson
Approval of the consent agenda
Moved by Clawson · Seconded by Unspecified
Payment of bills
Moved by Olsen · Seconded by Theiti
Approval of 2026 commission/committee appointments
Moved by Olsen · Seconded by Clawson
Adjournment of 2025 council
Moved by Theiti · Seconded by Clawson
Notable Quotes (3)
Terry really specialized in a relentless pursuit of justice and victim advocacy. That was really his passion and remains his passion.
If you're really feeling down, there's a 247 365 hotline staffed with mental health professionals... 1-866-903-787.
The holiday train CPKC rail did present the food shelf with a $10,000 check which I thought was amazing too.
People (6)
BaileyMayorPresided over the meeting, managed appointments, and discussed community charitable events.
Presided over the meeting, managed appointments, and discussed community charitable events.
OlsenCouncil MemberHonored retiring Detective Terry Raymond and spoke on mental health resources during the holidays.
Honored retiring Detective Terry Raymond and spoke on mental health resources during the holidays.
TheitiCouncil MemberDiscussed Strawberry Fest and provided updates on holiday events.
Discussed Strawberry Fest and provided updates on holiday events.
ClawsonCouncil MemberParticipated in council votes and committee assignments.
Participated in council votes and committee assignments.
GarzaCouncil MemberAttended the meeting and assigned to various commissions.
Attended the meeting and assigned to various commissions.
Terry RaymondDetectiveRetiring from the Cottage Grove Police Department after 22 years of service.
Retiring from the Cottage Grove Police Department after 22 years of service.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 17, 2025: City Council Meeting
- January 6, 2026: Strawberry Fest Committee Meeting at Carbonies, 6:00 PM