Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 11-5-25
Mayor for a Day Program recognition
Open Forum public comments
Cottage Grove Lions Club fitness equipment donation
Native American Heritage Month proclamation
Proposed Nelson Mine environmental impact statement (EIS) discussion
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Council Member Olsson · Seconded by Not specified
Declaration of November as Native American Heritage Month
Moved by Council Member Garza · Seconded by Council Member Theiti
Notable Quotes (3)
I want to be the first girl president, but hopefully not the first, but I want to be a president.
I am opposed to ICE as it is now, coming into my town and using my facility to sharpen their shooting skills. It is against my values.
Cottage Grove's insistence on pressing forward regardless of the facts could result in legal challenges that will cost the city and its residents for years to come.
People (7)
Kinley FrankfurtMayor for a DayLocal student recognized for annual Mayor for a Day essay program.
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Local student recognized for annual Mayor for a Day essay program.
“I want to be the first girl president, but hopefully not the first, but I want to be a president.”
Stating career aspirations during the meeting.
Mayor BaileyMayorPresiding over the council meeting and conducting proceedings.
Presiding over the council meeting and conducting proceedings.
Bobby TanahillResidentLong-time resident expressing opposition to ICE facility usage.
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Long-time resident expressing opposition to ICE facility usage.
“It is against my values and I do not want to spend my money on something that I morally object to. Please, please do not renew the ICE contract at the Hero Center.”
Urging council to end the city's relationship with ICE.
Diane FredericksonResidentResident of River Acres opposing mining and ICE contract.
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Resident of River Acres opposing mining and ICE contract.
“I'm asking that they not be permitted to build a backwater mine there. Cottage Grove has this little tiny piece that they own on the river and it's such a small presence.”
Voicing concerns about the proposed mine near River Acres.
Sue ChamberlainResidentAdvocating against the Nelson Mine EIS approval.
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Advocating against the Nelson Mine EIS approval.
“I ask you as the governing unit responsible to vote no on the acceptance of this incomplete report.”
Requesting the rejection of the EIS study.
Whitney ClarkExecutive Director, Friends of the Mississippi RiverLegal expert opposing the mining project expansion.
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Legal expert opposing the mining project expansion.
“The EIS is deeply flawed and should not be approved. The proposed project is not legal.”
Challenging the legality of the Nelson Mine expansion.
Council Member GarzaCouncil MemberRead the proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.
Read the proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.
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Events & Meetings (1)
- November 5, 2025 - Cottage Grove City Council Meeting