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
Moved by Council member Olsen · Seconded by Council member Garza
Proclaim May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month
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.
If rents keep going up, you're going to have a tremendous amount of homeless people and seniors living in their cars.
If jerks had to wear signs, they'd be dragging a billboard.
People (6)
Presides over the council meeting and facilitates public comments.
Spokesperson for seniors at The Cottages requesting rent control ordinances.
Recipient of the 2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year award for his work with the South Washington County Bulletin.
Former chair of government affairs for St. Paul Association of Realtors; provided legal context on rent control authority.
Raised concerns about engineering reports and oversight for the Lockridge development.
Introduced the Historic Preservationist of the Year.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 21, 2025 Cottage Grove City Council Meeting