Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 10-15-25

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Open Forum

Adoption of Agenda

Public Safety Reserve Officer Swearing-in

Community Innovation Award (Blue Stem Apartments)

Proclamation for National Indigenous People's Day

Consent Agenda (including budget increase for dump trucks)

Approve Disbursement (Payment of Bills)

2025 Pavement Management Assessment Hearing

Votes (4)

Adoption of Agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Olsen · Seconded by Council Member Theiti

Accept proclamation for October 13, 2025, as Indigenous People's Day

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Olsen · Seconded by Council Member Garza

Approval of Consent Agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Theiti · Seconded by Council Member Garza

Approved Disbursement (Payment of Bills)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Olsen · Seconded by Council Member Clawson

Notable Quotes (3)

Cottage Grove is a welcoming place and I have always felt safe here. So, I was surprised to learn that our hero center is leased to ICE.

Janna White
ICE Lease at Hero CenterOpen forum statement.

Since 2020, they have gotten $749,000 from ICE.

Ruth Jones
ICE FinancialsOpen forum statement.

We’re having to increase the amount of money that we’re spending for these two dump trucks by a total of $6,000... because of the tariffs.

Myron Bailey
Municipal Budget/TariffsExplanation of budget amendment during consent agenda.

People (6)

Myron BaileyMayor

Presides over the Cottage Grove City Council meeting.

Melissa TaphornProfessional

Recognized for receiving the 2025 NAHRO Outstanding Professional of the Year award.

Crystal RallyAssistant City Engineer

Presented the 2025 Pavement Management Project report for Hidden Valley.

Places Mentioned

8463 Hadley Avenue South8180 Janeiro AB South6649 Inskip Avenue SouthHero CenterHidden Valley NeighborhoodBlue Stem Apartments

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 15, 2025: City Council Meeting
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