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CGEDA 11-19-25

Cottage Grove City CouncilThursday, November 20, 2025
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Economic development status update

Intermediate zone water treatment plant construction progress

Water tower construction on Highway 61

School district capital projects (Park High, Ultman Middle, Cottage Grove Middle)

Speedway site remediation and future development

TIF agreement amendment for Roars Cottage Grove Apartments LLC

Assignment of Tax Increment Financing agreement

Community holiday event announcements

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of EDA meeting minutes for A12 2025

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Olsen · Seconded by Katada

Approve amended and restated contract for private development for Roars Cottage Grove Apartments LLC

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Katada · Seconded by Latac

Approve the assignment of tax increment financing agreement

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Cheetah · Seconded by Katada

Notable Quotes (3)

Economic activity was flat to slightly down since the previous report. Wage growth was modest overall with some signs of slowing.

— Jennifer Level
EconomyUpdate on economic conditions.

This water tower is actually critical for growth in our industrial park, as we continue to attract users.

— Jennifer Level
InfrastructureExplaining importance of water infrastructure.

This is their largest fundraiser of the year. They get about 30% of their annual funding from the holiday train event.

— Olsen
CommunityPromoting the food shelf fundraiser.

People (6)

BaileyEDA President

Presiding over the EDA meeting.

Jennifer LevelCity Administrator

Provided updates on economic conditions and city construction projects.

1 quote

“The concrete bowl will probably be set probably about in Q2 of 26. And so then it will really start to look more like a water tower.”

Describing the water tower construction timeline.

OlsenEDA Vice President

Participated in meeting and announced upcoming holiday events.

1 quote

“Need is up this year by a lot. Last I heard it was somewhere around 60% versus last year.”

Discussing the local food shelf's increased demand.

KatadaEDA Member

Moved to approve the Roars apartment contract amendment.

LatacEDA Member

Seconded the motion for the Roars apartment contract.

CheetahEDA Member

Moved to approve the TIF agreement assignment.

Places Mentioned

City Hall, Cottage Grove6850 East Point Douglas RoadHighway 6170th and Jamaica80th StreetVFWYouth Service Bureau building, West Point Douglas

Events & Meetings (4)

  • November 19, 2025: EDA Meeting
  • December 4, 2025: Hometown Holiday Celebration at City Hall
  • December 7, 2025: Cottage Grove Lions Santa event at VFW
  • December 13, 2025: Holiday Train arrival at Youth Service Bureau
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