Woodbury and Cottage Grove leaders hear updates on schools, safety, development
The city councils of Woodbury and Cottage Grove met jointly on April 29 to hear presentations from local leaders on schools, public safety, water treatment, and development projects. The workshop-style meeting allowed both communities to stay informed on shared regional priorities.
The joint city council workshop, held at the Woodlands Conference Room in Woodbury Central Park, brought together officials from both cities to receive updates on key community services and initiatives.
Schools took center stage as South Washington County Schools Superintendent Julie Nielsen briefed the councils on district activities and initiatives. The presentation gave city leaders insight into educational priorities affecting families in both communities.
Public safety was another major focus, with Police Chiefs Jason Posel of Woodbury and Brad Petersen of Cottage Grove delivering updates on department activities and public safety matters. The water treatment presentation, led by Public Works Director Ryan Burfeind and Mary Van Milligan, outlined the current status and future plans for water facilities serving both cities.
Other presentations included updates on the South Washington Watershed District from Administrator John Loomis, covering ongoing environmental projects; the HERO Center's annual report from Manager Dan Anselment; and True Lens Media's annual report from Executive Director Ann Schweisguth. Community Development Directors Janelle Schmitz and Emily Schmitz also presented updates on recent development projects and planning initiatives in their respective cities.
The workshop format allowed the two neighboring communities to coordinate on regional issues while maintaining separate governance. No votes were recorded during the meeting, which was structured as an informational session rather than a decision-making body.
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True Lens Media Annual Report
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## Woodbury and Cottage Grove Joint City Council Workshop Meeting
## Woodlands Conference Room | Central Park
April 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM
The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full implementation of the Act to our services, programs, and
activities. Information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Administration
office at 651-714-3500. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in advance of an
event. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 651-714-3500 (TDD 731-5796) to make arrangements.
The Woodbury and Cottage Grove Joint City Council Workshop meeting is taking place at
Woodbury Central Park in the Woodlands Conference Room located at 8595 Central Park
Place, Woodbury MN. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person.
Questions regarding the meeting will be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
651-714-3524 or at council@woodburymn.gov. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be
responded to in the next three to seven business days.
Please note that all agenda times are estimates.
## Joint Council Workshop Agenda
1. Welcome/New Faces: 5:30 p.m.
2. Trivia: 5:35 p.m.
3. Awarding of Trivia Trophy and Dinner: 6:05 p.m.
## 4. Partnership Updates:
## a. South Washington County Schools Update—Julie Nielsen, Superintendent
(20 min.) 6:30 p.m.
b. True Lens Media Annual Report---Ann Schweisguth, Executive Director (20 min.)
6:50 p.m.
c. HERO Center Annual Report---Dan Anselment, Manager (20 min.) 7:10 p.m.
## d. South Washington Watershed District Update---John Loomis, Administrator (20
min.) 7:30 p.m.
## 5. City Updates:
a. Water Treatment Update---Mary Van Milligan and Ryan Burfeind, Public Works
Director (15 min.) 7:50 p.m.
b. Public Safety Update—Jason Posel and Brad Petersen, Directors of Public
Safety/Police Chiefs (15 min.) 8:05 p.m.
## c. Development/Planning Update---Janelle Schmitz and Emily Schmitz, Community
Development Directors (15 min.) 8:20 p.m.
6. Adjournment: 8:35 p.m.
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