Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 5-21-2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Proposed ordinance for rent stabilization/caps

Concerns regarding property management maintenance at The Cottages

Final plat approval for Lockridge development

Energy provider (Xcel Energy) infrastructure planning coordination

2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year award presentation

Proclamation of May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month

Votes (2)

Adoption of the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Olsen · Seconded by Council member Garza

Proclaim May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Thei · Seconded by Council member Clawson

Notable Quotes (3)

Some seniors have to choose between getting their medicine or food. Rent here at the cottage is way above market value.

Cheryl
Rent controlDescribing financial hardship caused by rent increases.

If rents keep going up, you're going to have a tremendous amount of homeless people and seniors living in their cars.

Marjorie Williams
Rent controlExpressing concern over housing affordability for seniors.

If jerks had to wear signs, they'd be dragging a billboard.

Gary Spooner
Community historyHumorous remark during his acceptance speech about past political figures.

People (6)

Mayor BaileyMayor

Presides over the council meeting and facilitates public comments.

Bonnie MatterResident

Raised concerns about engineering reports and oversight for the Lockridge development.

Emily SchmidzCommunity Development Director

Introduced the Historic Preservationist of the Year.

Places Mentioned

The Cottages town homes, Cottage Grove8260-8280 East Point Douglas Road South8240 East Point Douglas Road South8220 East Point Douglas Road SouthThe Legends, 6999 East Point Douglas Road SouthSt. Paul, MinnesotaMinneapolis, MinnesotaWashington County, Minnesota

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