CGCVB 11-25-25
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Holiday events in Cottage Grove
2025 Food Truck Festival recap
2026 Visitors Guide
Website rebrand update
Lodging tax collections and Rentalscape software update
Votes (3)
Adoption of the agenda
ApprovedVoice vote
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Approval of last month's minutes
ApprovedVoice vote
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Approve printing of 7,000 copies of the 2026 visitors guide through Graphic Design, Inc. for $6,286
ApprovedVoice vote
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Notable Quotes (2)
The heartwarming part of this year... it has been a lot of personal donations this year, which we haven't seen in years past.
Holiday Train fundraisingDiscussion on fundraising success.
We would not want to go live on a new website before you all have a chance to see it and approve it.
Website rebrandBoard update on project status.
People (4)
Molly PetrazookiRecreation Services Manager
Presented holiday events and programs for the city.
JanStaff
Presented recap of the 2025 Food Truck Festival.
CourtneyStaff
Presented the 2026 visitor guide draft and design.
Phil JensceCommunications Manager
Provided update on the CVB website redesign.
Places Mentioned
Hamlet ParkCottage Grove City HallHero CenterWashington County Service BuildingRiver OaksOakwood ParkKingston Park
Events & Meetings (5)
- November 25, 2025: Board Meeting
- November 27, 2025: Hail to the Bird 5K (Hamlet Park)
- December 4, 2025: Hometown Holiday (City Hall)
- December 13, 2025: CPKC Holiday Train
- December 21, 2025: River Oaks Santa Breakfast