Cottage Grove Public Service Commission Meeting 11-17-25
Monday, November 17, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of agenda (addition of 8B: ebikes presentation)
Approval of September 15th meeting minutes
Open forum
Snowmobile club map approval
Snowmobile recreation viability and development impact
Fire service evaluation study presentation
Areas of Interest (4)
- Cottage Grove struggles to balance rapid suburban development with traditional outdoor recreation like snowmobiling.
- Fire department faces pressure to justify station locations and resources as the community grows.
- Consultants highlight a gap between actual and industry-standard 90th percentile response times for fire/EMS services.
- City planners and snowmobile clubs are in early negotiations to preserve trail access amidst upcoming residential development.
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda with addition of 8B ebikes
Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member
Approval of September 15th meeting minutes
Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member
Approval of snowmobile map for the current year
Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member
Notable Quotes (2)
It is a lot nicer to run through a field than it is in a ditch and it's also safer to be in a field versus a ditch.
This means that nine times out of 10 we're going to perform at this level or better. So it's a function of reliability.
People (7)
KathVice ChairCottage Grove Public Service Commission leadership
Cottage Grove Public Service Commission leadership
RyanStaff memberCity staff liaison for trails and infrastructure
City staff liaison for trails and infrastructure
Jeremy GoblePresidentLocal snowmobile club president; STAR trail area specialist
1 quote
Local snowmobile club president; STAR trail area specialist
“It is a lot nicer to run through a field than it is in a ditch and it's also safer to be in a field versus a ditch.”
Discussion on snowmobile trail safety and route planning
Captain PetersonPolice CaptainProvided anecdotal data regarding snowmobile citations
Provided anecdotal data regarding snowmobile citations
Chief John PerkFire ChiefInitiator of the Fire Service Evaluation Study
Initiator of the Fire Service Evaluation Study
BJ YoungmanSenior ConsultantFire and EMS expert conducting the Standards of Cover study
Fire and EMS expert conducting the Standards of Cover study
Mike MandorConsultantFire and EMS expert conducting the Standards of Cover study
Fire and EMS expert conducting the Standards of Cover study
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- November 17th, 7:00 p.m. - Public Service Commission meeting
- January 10th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Snowmobile club event (Dust Them Off)