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Council Update: August 2024

Cottage Grove City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Park and recreation system overview

Economic impact of sporting events

Facility rental information

Preserve Play Prosper local option sales tax plan

Proposed improvements for Hamlet Park

Development of Mississippi Dunes Park

Planned amenities for River Oaks

Reimagining Recreation resident survey results

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Notable Quotes (2)

Over 4 million dollars of economic activity comes from just hosting sporting events in Cottage Grove.

— Zach Doctor
Economic impactDescribing the financial benefit of sporting events to the local economy.

When the projects are paid for the sales tax goes away.

— Zach Doctor
TaxationExplaining the structure of the local option sales tax.

People (2)

Justin OlsenCouncil Member

City Council member hosting the monthly update.

Zach DoctorPark and Recreation Director

City of Cottage Grove official discussing park infrastructure and the Preserve Play Prosper plan.

2 quotes

“Over 4 million dollars of economic activity comes from just hosting sporting events in Cottage Grove.”

Explaining the economic impact of local sporting tournaments.

“When the projects are paid for the sales tax goes away.”

Clarifying the sunset provision of the proposed local option sales tax.

Places Mentioned

Cottage GroveHamlet ParkMississippi Dunes ParkRiver OaksMississippi River shoreline

Events & Meetings (1)

  • November local option sales tax election
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