Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 1-7-26

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

2026 Pavement Management Project public hearing

Third quarter 2025 donations acceptance

Approval of city dispersement/bills

Votes (3)

Adoption of the agenda

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Theiti · Seconded by Council Member Olsen

Approve consent agenda

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Garza · Seconded by Council Member Theiti

Approve bill dispersement

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Clawson · Seconded by Council Member Garza

Notable Quotes (2)

If the project moves ahead, final assessments will be considered after the final costs are determined later this fall.

Paul Spanholtz
Pavement ManagementRegarding the timeline for final financial assessments.

It makes more sense to me to spread that cost out among the whole community every time rather than just on the homes.

Mallerie Martin
Project FundingCritique of the city's special assessment policy.

People (7)

BaileyMayor

Presides over council meetings and manages meeting flow.

ClawsonCouncil Member

Participates in voting and motions.

OlsenCouncil Member

Participates in voting.

TheitiCouncil Member

Participates in voting.

GarzaCouncil Member

Participates in voting.

Places Mentioned

Woodidge ParkGreycloud TrailGreycloud Island TownshipSt. Paul ParkJamaica AvenueHillside TrailThompson Grove EstatesPineree Pond Town HousesCottage Grove

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 7th, 2026: Kadesko City Council meeting
  • December 1st: Neighborhood meeting at City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Unspecified

Resolution accepting third quarter 2025 donations including funds for a plaque, sculpture, and road materials.

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Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 1-7-26 - Cottage Grove Recorder