Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 4-1-26

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Open Forum

World Autism Month Proclamation

National Volunteer Month Proclamation

Consent Agenda

Approval of Disbursements

80th Street and Highway 61 Interchange Rehabilitation Project bid award

Public Safety Director Pete Kerner Retirement Recognition

Votes (4)

Adoption of the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Councilmember Olson · Seconded by Councilmember Theede

Declare April 2026 World Autism Month

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Councilmember Olson · Seconded by Councilmember Theede

Declare April 2026 National Volunteer Month

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Councilmember Clauson · Seconded by Councilmember Garza

Authorize city administrator to award contract for 80th St/Hwy 61 Interchange Project to Park Construction

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Councilmember Olson · Seconded by Councilmember Clauson

Notable Quotes (2)

What we're looking for is more of a formal partnership with City of Cottage Grove.

John Yang
Event partnershipDiscussing the needs of the annual community festival.

The servant's heart that he has is one that is hard to find. He is compassionate. He cares.

Dan Starry
RetirementPraising Pete Kerner's professional legacy.

People (7)

Pete KernerDirector of Public Safety

Retiring after 34 years of public service in Cottage Grove and Washington County.

Carla BinghamCounty Commissioner

Honoring Pete Kerner's career and mentorship.

Dan StarryWashington County Sheriff

Recognizing Kerner's servant leadership and partnership with the county.

Brian MuellerChief of Police, Stillwater

Representing the Washington County Chiefs of Police Association.

Mayor BaileyMayor

Facilitating council business and retirement proceedings.

Paul Spot SpanholtzCity Engineer

Presenting the 80th Street and Highway 61 Interchange Rehabilitation project.

Places Mentioned

Cottage Grove, MinnesotaKingston Park80th StreetEast Point Douglas RoadHighway 61Washington CountySt. Paul, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • April 1st, 2026 - Cottage Grove City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2026-059

Authorizing the city administrator to award the 80th Street/Hwy 61 Interchange Rehabilitation Project contract to Park Construction.

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