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Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 3-4-26

Cottage Grove City CouncilThursday, March 5, 2026
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Regulation of facial coverings by law enforcement

Neighborhood traffic concerns near Walmart/VFW

Historic District development and infrastructure for Lamar Avenue

Annual Photo Contest 2026

Firefighter/Paramedic swearing-in ceremony

Woolery Scholarship Fund presentation

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Votes (1)

Adoption of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Theiti · Seconded by Council member Garza

Notable Quotes (2)

Concealing a facial identity during routine or visible law enforcement duties may create confusion, hinder communication, and reduce transparency.

— Peggy Nelson
Law enforcement transparencyRequesting council review of a facial covering ordinance.

I just think that it could be developed kind of like Afton in a small way.

— Allison Steamberg
Economic DevelopmentDiscussing potential for Lamar Avenue Historic District.

People (11)

BaileyMayor

Presiding over the March 4, 2026 city council meeting.

Peggy NelsonResident

Advocating for an ordinance to regulate law enforcement facial coverings.

1 quote

“The ordinance would regulate the use of facial coverings by law enforcement officers while performing visible nonundercover duties.”

Proposing an ordinance to improve transparency.

Tracy HamiltonResident

Reporting unauthorized vehicle traffic through a field near Walmart.

Allison SteambergBusiness Owner

Advocating for historic preservation and infrastructure on Lamar Avenue.

Phil JentzCommunications Manager

Presenting the 2026 Annual Photo Contest winners.

Adam HiggleyFirefighter/Paramedic

Sworn in as a firefighter/paramedic.

Sam AndersonFirefighter/Paramedic

Sworn in as a firefighter/paramedic.

Mike DandelFirefighter/Paramedic

Sworn in as a firefighter/paramedic after 22 years of service.

Pete KernerDirector of Public Safety

Managing public safety presentations and scholarship remarks.

Craig WooleryFormer Public Safety Director

Honored through the establishment of a community scholarship.

OlsenCouncil Member

Speaking on the legacy of the Woolery Scholarship.

Places Mentioned

Cottage Grove City HallWalmart/VFW field areaLamar Avenue SouthOld Cottage Grove Historic DistrictAfton, MNRavine Park

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  • March 4, 2026, Cottage Grove City Council Meeting
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