Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 2-18-26

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tibetan New Year proclamation

Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission appointments

Approval of bills

Yellow Tree development site plan review

Yellow Tree planned unit development preliminary and final plat

Tax abatement for Yellow Tree development

Public hearing for Yellow Tree project

Open forum discussions regarding data centers

Votes (4)

Adoption of the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Theiti · Seconded by Garza

Accept the Tibetan New Year proclamation

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Clawson · Seconded by Olsen

Approve consent calendar

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Theiti · Seconded by Garza

Pay the bills

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Clawson · Seconded by Olsen

Notable Quotes (2)

It does use over 400 million gallons of water per year. The electricity use is 4% of the total electrical grid.

Tia Winkles
Data CentersPublic forum testimony regarding data center environmental impact.

The applicant has requested that PUD consideration which is a zoning tool to allow flexibility in the city's zoning standards.

Sam Parrot
Yellow Tree DevelopmentExplaining the purpose of the planned unit development request.

People (8)

BaileyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

TheitiCouncil Member

Liaison to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission.

Sam ParrotSenior Planner

Presenting the Yellow Tree site plan and PUD details.

Ryan BerinePublic Works Director

Discussing traffic impact and pedestrian connectivity.

Nate CarlsonEconomic Development Manager

Presenting tax abatement details.

Shane RedlingRepresentative

Advising on financial returns for development.

Tia WinklesResident

Expressing concerns regarding potential data center impacts.

Places Mentioned

Cottage Grove, MinnesotaWashington CountyEast Point Douglas RoadEverwood editionFalones South Point RidgeAspen CoveHardwood AvenueEmber Grove Heights

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