Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 6-5-2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Open Forum regarding weed control and 3M property management
Adoption of the agenda
Public Safety Board scholarship presentation (Craig Willery Scholarship)
Strawberry Fest 40-year celebration presentation
2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Areas of Interest (4)
- Cottage Grove residents demand stricter weed control ordinances for local industrial landowners like 3M.
- The 40th Annual Strawberry Fest prepares for record vendor attendance.
- City of Cottage Grove receives clean unmodified financial audit opinion for 2023.
- Public Safety Board awards $6,000 in scholarships to local students and medics for public safety careers.
Votes (1)
Adoption of the agenda
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member Kada
Notable Quotes (2)
If we don't already have it I would hope we would get an ordinance with teeth in it that would require 3M developers Farmers everyone to control weeds on their property
The result this year is that the city's received a clean unmodified opinion it's the highest level of assurance we're able to provide
People (6)
Jean SmallageResident/FarmerReported issues with weed growth and lack of maintenance on 3M property.
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Reported issues with weed growth and lack of maintenance on 3M property.
“3M has not been a good neighbor this is in regard to weeds for the last 40 to 50 years”
Expressing grievances regarding land maintenance.
Mayor BaileyMayorPresided over the council meeting and acknowledged the weed issues.
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Presided over the council meeting and acknowledged the weed issues.
“It's interesting that that yellow flower if you will is a weed because I would assume most of us look at that and go oh that's really pretty”
Commentary on the appearance of invasive weeds.
Ryan PierreCommunity Engagement OfficerProvided an overview of the Public Safety Board and the Craig Willery Scholarship.
Provided an overview of the Public Safety Board and the Craig Willery Scholarship.
Julie RicePresident of the Public Safety BoardAwarded scholarships to four recipients pursuing careers in public safety.
Awarded scholarships to four recipients pursuing careers in public safety.
Willie TennisStrawberry Fest Committee MemberAnnounced the 40th annual Strawberry Fest events.
Announced the 40th annual Strawberry Fest events.
Rebecca PetersonAuditorRepresenting Redpath and Company regarding the 2023 annual audit.
Representing Redpath and Company regarding the 2023 annual audit.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- June 5, 2024: Cottage Grove City Council meeting