Cottage Grove City Council Meeting2-4-26
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Open Forum regarding ICE contracts and community safety
Swearing-in and badge pinning ceremony for three police officers
Proclamation of February 2026 as Black History Month
Authorization for replacement ambulance purchase
Acknowledgment of 2025 fourth quarter municipal donations
Approval of city disbursements/bills
Public hearing for Cedarhurst Historic District nomination
Votes (4)
Adoption of the agenda
Moved by Council member Olsen · Seconded by Council member Garza
Proclamation for February 2026 as Black History Month
Moved by Council member Olsen · Seconded by Council member Garza
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Council member Clawson · Seconded by Council member Olsen
Pay the bills
Moved by Council member Garza · Seconded by Council member Olsen
Notable Quotes (3)
ICE, as it's operating now, is a stain on law enforcement in our community.
If a citizen can see can't see a face and can't see a plate, they have to assume it's a threat.
It's never really talked about authority or it's more about responsibility, integrity, ethics, and all of that.
People (10)
Presiding officer of the City Council meeting.
Former Cottage Grove resident speaking on ICE contracts.
Cottage Grove resident concerned about undercover law enforcement tactics.
Oversees the department and led the badge pinning ceremony.
Sworn in as a new officer; former Washington County deputy.
Sworn in as a new officer; joined Cottage Grove PD in January 2025.
Sworn in as a new officer; known as 'Coach Chic' in the community.
Read the Black History Month proclamation.
Discussed the necessity of pre-ordering an ambulance due to multi-year production backlogs.
Recognized 2025 fourth quarter holiday donations totaling $5,100.
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Events & Meetings (1)
- February 4th, 2026 City Council meeting