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'Adopt -a -Park' flourishes in city
Cleaner, better and more beautiful parks are the result of a new citizen -
participation program that helps the Cottage Grove parks system and all
residents who use the parks.
"Adopt -A- Park" gives interested citizen groups a chance to remove litter,
plant trees and flowers and assist with other improvements in an assigned
park. The program started after the city put out a call for volunteers last
year.
THANK YOU to the following community clubs, organizations, and
businesses for their generous participation in this program:
Gil. .. . O
East Cottage Grove
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Community Club ..................Happy
Hornets 4 -H
Grey Cloud Boat Launch ...........
C.G. Parks Commission
Hamlet Park .... ............................Cub
Scout Pack 55
Hamlet Park Trails ......................
C.G. Fire Auxiliary
Hearthside Park .........................City
Cousins 4 -H
Highlands Park ...........................Cub
Scout Pack 644
Kingston Park ... .........................Cottage
Grove Lions
Lamar Fields ..... ..........................Teens
in Action
Oakwood Park ............................
Burnet Realty
Pine Coulee Park ... ....................Countrywood
Neighbors
Pine Tree Pond Park ..................National
Honor Society
Pine Tree Valley Park .................
Welcome Wagon
Stadium Park .. ............................Cub
Scout Pack 246
Woodridge Park .........................Target
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
EVENT _ TIME LOCATION
THURSDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 3 -6
CARNIVAL Noon -10 Thurs -Sat; After the Gold Rush
Noon -5 Sunday
Rides and games run by G Sta Exhibitio sponsored by CG Jaycees
SATURDAY, JUNE 5
CLASSIC CAR SHOW 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Behind DeMori's
Cars from 1974 and earlier, organized by the 3M Rod and Custom Club
ICE CREAM SUNDAES Noon -3 p.m. Taki's Restaurant
$.50 each; only $.25 with coupon from Festival button
PARADE 1 P.M. Park H.S. to Grove Plaza Center
Theme: Honoring Cottage Grove's 150th birthday
STREET DANCE 8 p.m.- Midnight Behind Cottage Square Mall
Live music by the Pearl Brothers
SUNDAYJJUNE6
BIKE TOUR 1 p.m. Assemble at City Hall parking lot
See article, Page 6
GOLF TOURNAMENT Noon River Oaks Golf Course
4 -Man Scr Sign up at DeMori's
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Mayor's Column ..........2
CO PP ............................
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Sesquicentennial ........
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Firefighters ....................
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Volunteer Firefighters
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'Ride Into History ' ........6
Economic Dev. ...........
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Cable TV Schedule .....
7
Starring Library Kids .....
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RSVP .............................7
TDD Numbers ..............7
Preservationist of Year 8
Sesquicentennial ........8
Pet Licenses .................9
Compost Site Hours ....9
Household Hazardous
Waste Collection.
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City Memo Board .....
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Adopt -a -Park ... .........
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City •• • refe No
by Kevin Frazeii
City Administrator
Over the past year, a 15- member citizens' task force
has been studying the city's need for new or upgraded
capital facilities (buildings and equipment). In February
the task force issued its report, finding that due to aging of
our existing buildings and other facilities, as well as
significant growth in the community, there is a definite
need for improvements to the Public Works Maintenance
Building, Police Department, Fire Station No. 1 at Grange
and Hadley, and Fire Station No. 3 in East Cottage Grove.
The task force also considered the need for expan-
sion of the parks system and possibilities for a fourth fire
station in the southern portion of the city.
The Mayor and City Council have accepted the task
Continued on Page 3
A carnival, car show,
parade, street dance,
bicycle tour, and golf
tournament will highlight
the 11th annual Cottage
Grove Strawberry Festival,
set for this Thursday, June
3, to Sunday, June 6.
The Strawberry
Festival parade will begin
at 1 p.m. Saturday, June
5, at Park High School and
go down 80th Street to
the Grove Plaza Center.
Other Saturday events
will include an ice cream
sundae sale, a custom
and classic car show with
more than 200 cars, and a
street dance.
Sunday's events will
include a bicycle tour of
Old Cottage Grove (see
article, Page 6) and a golf
tournament at River Oaks
Golf Course.
The annual Carnival of
rides and games, spon-
sored by the Cottage
Grove Jaycees, will be
held this year at a new
location — the After the
Gold Rush parking lot —
from Thursday through
Sunday.
A complete schedule
of events appears at left.
Festival buttons
(attached to a card of cou-
pons) can be purchased
for $1 each at many
businesses in Cottage
Grove.
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by Jack Denzer
Mayor of Cottage Grove
Ultimately it is up to
you, the citizens of
Cottage Grove. You will
get to vote Yes or No.
Here is some information I
hope will help to make
your decision easier.
There was a Capital
Improvements Project
committee formed with 15
volunteer citizens of
Cottage Grove to see
what the needs of Cottage
Grove really are. This
committee came up with
five projects they felt need
attention.
They are the Police
Station, Fire Station #1,
East Cottage Grove Fire
Station, the Public
Works Garage and an
athletic complex, includ-
ing park improvements.
The original Village of
Cottage Grove is now
called Old Cottage Grove
and was founded in 1843.
Langdon was founded in
1871. Cottage Grove was
a township until July 13,
1965, when it became a
village with a Mayor and
City Council government.
In 1974, it became a city.
Cottage Grove as we
now know it started out
with eight houses on
Belden Blvd., in a devel-
opment known as Pano-
rama City in the year
1956. This is where I
bought my first home. In
1958 Orrin Thompson
started building houses,
and in 1970 we had a
population of 13,419.
Today our population is
approximately 25,000 and
growing. And back in
1956, 1 thought I was
moving to the country!
Our first City Hail was
the Pump House on
Grange Boulevard, and
then it was moved to an
office behind the Park
Grove Bank on 99 Belden
Blvd. In 1968 our present
City Hall /Police Station
was built on 80th Street.
In 1973 it was expanded
and the Library was built
beside City Hall.
The City Hail and
Library were connected in
1985, and the Police
Station was also remod-
eled that year. The City
Council Chambers and
the basic city office space
have not been changed or
remodeled since 1973.
In 1960 our first fire
station was built on
Grange Boulevard. Today
we can't get some of the
fire trucks into this ga-
rage. In 1972, Fire Station
#2 was built at 8641 80th
St., and in 1985 it was
expanded to its present
size. Our first Public
Works Garage was an old
building in Langdon and
our present Garage was
built in 1970. It was
remodeled in 1976.
As you can see by
these dates, we have not
done any major building
or remodeling since 1985.
1 don't like tax increases
any more than you do, but
we as a community have
to take PRIDE in our city
and its buildings and
parks. Our city is growing
and so are the needs and
demands for service by
our citizens: for Fire and
Police protection, for
snow plowing and for
other services. We need a
place to put the equip-
ment and people it takes
to run these departments
in order to provide the
services that we have
come to expect.
The city will be having
an Open House of all the
buildings that are to be
redone, and I urge you to
come and look them over
and see for yourself.
Please Vote Nov. 2!
Happenings in Cottage
Grove
We are celebrating
the Sesquicentennial Year
of Cottage Grove, that is
150 years old. There will
be bike rides, tours of
historic homes and many
more things going on all
year. For more informa-
tion, please call Bob
Vogel at 698 -8224.
The Country Club and
Cub buildings are really
getting to look nice. What
an improvement to our
city! School District 833
will be occupying these
buildings by late summer.
Welcome to all of their
employees to our city.
The Cottages, if all
goes well, will be done by
fall. We have some
excited people just wafting
for their new homes.
Congratulations to
Brian M. Hensel and
Daniel Boche, who both
received their Eagle Scout
Award. Also, congratula-
tions to Elizabeth Gard-
ner, Christine Kafnz and
Laura Manis for achiev-
ing the WO HE LO award
for the Camp Fire Boys
and Girls, and to Jenny
Son nee who recently
received the Girl Scout
Gold Award.
Have a great summer,
and drive carefully as
school will be out soon.
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A new Structure
Maintenance Code details
standards for interior and
exterior structure mainte-
nance of all residential
dwellings in Cottage
Grove.
This new code,
adopted in January 1993,
includes requirements for
annual registration and
licensing of all rental
dwellings.
Registration docu-
ments and copies of the
Structure Maintenance
Code are available at City
Hail. Questions regarding
this code will be ad-
dressed through the
Building Division at 458-
2805.
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With spring here,
garage sale signs, along
with a number of postings
and notices can be seen
throughout the city.
As much as the Public
Works Department wishes
you success in your sale,
please remember that
your notices should not
be taped, hung, stapled,
nailed or in any other
way connected to city
street signs, light posts
or sign posts.
Some suggestions for
advertising your sale may
be an A -frame type
structure, a box of some
sort, or use of a wood
post or lath placed two to
four inches into the
ground. Please use
caution when driving
anything into the ground.
Also, please remove
your advertising when
your sale is over.
Thank you for your
cooperation. Good Luck!
Residents are re-
minded that with approxi-
mately 500 acres of
parkland in the City of
Cottage Grove adjacent to
residential properties,
cooperation is necessary
to maintain the integrity of
the parkland for the
benefit of all residents.
Regardless if the land
is fully developed and
mowed on a regular
basis, or if it is a natural
area with no routine
maintenance, all adjacent
homeowners are asked to
use consideration when
making any modifications
to their yards. If land-
scaping plans impact
the parkland or en-
croach on the parkland,
authorization must be
given by the city.
City park ordinances
clearly state that no one
can alter parkland without
prior city approval. This
includes cutting trees and
vegetation and adding
trees or other permanent
structures. The city may
allow trees to be planted
or other landscaping to be
done by an adjacent
homeowner if the beautifi-
cation is a benefit to the
community and does not
become a maintenance or
liability concern.
Residents living next
the convenience of
nearby recreational
activities for their children.
Likewise, residents living
next to park conservancy
areas enjoy the natural
beauty and splendor of
the vegetation and
wildlife. But to assure that
the best interests of all
residents are kept in mind
— and before any types of
alterations are made —
piease call the Parks and
Recreation office at 458-
The City of Cottage
Grove will soon be
replacing your present
water meter with a remote
meter that can be read
from outside your home.
We no longer will have to
gain access to your home
once a year for a reading,
but will do so with an
automatic reading device
that will enter the informa-
tion into a computerized
billing system.
(If you already have
an outside disk on your
house, you will not be
receiving a new meter.)
The replacement
meters will be installed in
June, July and August by
a private contractor
specializing in meter
installations. In addition to
the new meter, a wire will
be installed which will
connect your present
meter to the outside
reading device.
The contractor will go
over the entire procedure
(location of the meter,
wire, disk, etc.) with an
adult member of your
household prior to instal-
lation. Every effort will be
made to make this
procedure as convenient
for you and your family as
possible.
This project involves
installing more than 4,000
water meters in three
months. The contractor
will be getting in touch
with you to set up a date
and time for installation.
Thank you for your
cooperation!
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Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, will be the
dates for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, to
be held at the Cottage Grove Public Works Garage, 8635
W. Pt. Douglas Rd. (frontage road south of Highway 61
and east of Jamaica).
Hours will be 1 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday.
The Cottage Grove collection will be one of five
sponsored this year by the Washington County Public
Health Department.
It allows county residents to dispose safely of house-
hold hazardous wastes — common household products
which contain many of the same chemicals as industrial
hazardous wastes.
"When disposed of improperly — in the trash, down
the drain or in the ground — these household chemicals
can contribute to the contamination of groundwater, lakes
and streams," according to the County Public Health
Department.
RE -USE TABLE
Many products that are brought into the collection will
be perfectly good, but are no longer needed by the buyer.
Products that are in good condition and are currently sold
over the counter will be available FREE at the re -use
table.
HOW TO PACKAGE AND TRANSPORT
Wear protective clothing, gloves and
goggles. DO NOT SMOKE. Do not wear contact
lenses if handling solvents. Do not expose yourself
to toxic chemicals if pregnant. Work in a well -
ventilated area. Avoid breathing fumes. Keep
children and pets away.
Bring materials in original containers. If
original container is not available, clearly mark on
your container its present contents. Do not mix
different or unknown waste products in the same
container!
• Pack carefully. Place containers in a
cardboard box lined with plastic. Pack them in an
upright position with newspaper separating each
container. Tighten all lids before transporting. If
container is leaking, pack in a larger leak -free
container, and soak up leakage with kitty litter.
• Transport. Place boxes in car trunk. if you
must transport inside the car, keep the car venti-
lated, and place combustibles out of direct sunlight
and away from heat sources.
Important: Do not put any household
wastes into a septic tank. If you have a septic
system, call the Washington County Public Health
Department (430 -6655) for disposal information.
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Pesticides, garden chemicals
Paint thinner, solvents, gasoline
Paints, stains, varnishes
Full or partially full aerosol containers
Acids, bases
Fluorescent lights
Insecticides
Any other household products that are poisonous,
flammable or corrosive.
WastothatWill NOT N ollected s -
Tires, auto batteries, anti - freeze, used motor oil
Appliances
Radioactive material or explosives
Propane tanks or compressed gas
Empty containers
Household batteries
industrial /commercial waste
Unidentified waste
Other non - hazardous waste
Call Washington County at 430 -6655 for informa-
tion on how to properly recycle or dispose of
these materials .
If you need assistance due to disability or language
barrier, please call 430 -6655 (TDD 439 - 3220).
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Public Safety Dept, wins major award for COPP program
The Community
Oriented Policing Pro-
gram (COPP) within the
Parkside housing complex
in Cottage Grove is
celebrating its first anni-
versary this month with
receipt of a prestigious
award — the Association
of Minnesota Municipali-
ties' Innovative City
Award for 1993.
"The judges com-
mented that this program
demonstrates the positive
results of police and
community working
together to look for
solutions to crime prob-
lems that affect all cities
today," said Dave Childs,
AMM Vice President and
chair of the Awards
Committee. 'This en-
deavor helps to foster the
sense of community
among residents by giving
them a true voice in
establishing police
priorities and by empow-
ering them to become
more involved to improve
the quality of their neigh-
borhoods and, ultimately,
the community."
relationship with law -
abiding citizens of the
community, allowing
citizens a greater voice in
the establishment of local
police priorities and
through shared empower-
ment involving them in
efforts to improve the
overall quality of life in
their neighborhoods,"
Cusick added.
Cornerstone of the
COPP program is the
"Parkside Resident
Council" which includes
resident members elected
by the Parkside commu-
nity, COPP police officers,
and representatives of
other organizations
including the Washington
County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority
and the Family Violence
Network.
In addition, the Public
Safety Department
established a 16 -hour-
per -day Community
Based Policing Operation
out of an apartment within
the complex, provides
cultural diversity training
Continued on Page 6
tour June 6 (see article,
page 6), a televised
symposium of 'The Future
of Saving the Past"
(tentatively scheduled for
mid -July) and an exhibit
about Grey Cloud Island
in the City Hall foyer
(opens last week in
August).
The Sesquicentennial
provides a rare and
historic opportunity for
increasing public aware-
by Robert Vogel
City Historic Preserva-
tion Officer
During 1993, Cottage
Grove is celebrating the
150th anniversary, or ses-
quicentennial, of its
founding by James
Sullivan Norris in 1843.
Since January, a
number of events spon-
sored by the Cottage
Grove Sesquicentennial
Committee have brought
local history to the public.
There have been
school visits and field trips
led by City Historic
Preservation Officer
Robert Vogel, issuance of
a Cottage Grove Sesqui-
centennial commemmora-
live pin, a special edition
of the "First Tuesday"
local cable television talk
show and an essay
contest for junior high
students.
A number of Sesqui-
centennial events will take
place this summer,
including the first annual
"Ride into History" bicycle
The program repre-
sents an effort by the
Police Department and
members of the Parkside
community to provide
more communication and
interaction so that "crime,
the fear of crime, social
and physical disorder and
neighborhood decay" will
be reduced, according to
Dennis Cusick, Director of
Public Safety.
"Achieving these
goals requires that the
police develop a new
ness of the community's
rich heritage. For more
information, write to
Cottage Grove Sesqui-
centennial Committee,
7516 80th St. S., Cottage
Grove, MN 55016; or call
Historic Preservation
Officer Robert Vogel, 698-
8224.
For more information on
Sesquicentennial activi-
ties, please see Pages 6
and 8.
Continued from Page I
force's recommendations.
Four subcommittees,
one each dealing with
public works police, fire
stations and parks, are
working on the details of
improvements. The
subcommittees, made up
of Counciimembers, city
staff and citizen represen-
tatives, are responsible
for recommending a
specific package of
improvements that meet
demonstrated community
needs in the most cost -
effective manner.
The subcommittees'
final reports will go to the
City Council in late
summer; the Council will
then finalize a package of
improvements to be
submitted to the voters in
a bond referendum on
Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Projected size of the
referendum is in the range
of $6 million to $8 million.
Current estimates are that
the average Cottage
Grove homestead
($100,000 market value)
would see a tax increase
of $30 to $60 per year,
depending on the final
size of the referendum
and how the debt repay-
ment is structured.
Citizens will be
receiving more extensive
information about the
proposed improvements
and tax impacts during
the fall.
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by Dave Dally
Deputy Fire Chief
On April 23 -25, the State Fire Center held its annual Fire School in
Bloomington, MN. Twenty -five Cottage Grove Firefighters attended the
school, participating in such classes as Firefighter Safety, Fire Pump
Operations, Auto Extrication, and Search and Rescue.
Two Cottage Grove Firefighters participated as instructors at the
school: Dick Ottman in "Flammable Liquids and Firefighting Foams,"
and Dave Dally in "Commanding the Initial Fire Response."
Dick Ottman was one of only seven Minnesota firefighters nomi-
nated for Firefighter of the Year, for his work as co -host of the cable
television show YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY. Congratulations, Dick!
Cottage Grove Fire was also recognized recently by the Minnesota
Fire Center for its innovation in rural firefighting. The department devel-
oped an adapter which allows firefighters to use area irrigation wells in
place of fire hydrants as water sources.
Pet licenses
FOR RENEWAL
LICENSES ONLY:
1993 Pet Licenses
were due Jan. 1, 1993!
The late fee for the month
of June is $4 per animal.
In July it will be $5 per
animal, and the fee will
continue to increase $1
per animal each month.
Sometime in the third
quarter a letter will be
sent to every pet owner
who has not renewed a
license. This letter will
allow 10 days from the
postmarked date of the
letter for the owner to
come in and renew the
pet license(s). After 10
days, a citation may be
issued for anyone who
has not purchased their
1993 licenses.
FOR NEW PUPPIES OR
KITTENS, OR NEWLY
ACQUIRED ANIMALS:
Pet Ordinance #4 -13
says all new animals must
be licensed between three
and four months of age as
soon as they receive their
first rabies vaccination.
In addition, owners
must obtain a pet license
immediately for any newly
acquired pet. Proof of
current rabies shots and
spaying /neutering must
accompany the purchase
of the license.
Because all pet
licenses are due on Jan. 1
of each year, fees for
new /newly acquired pets
are prorated, unless the
pet was owned and had a
rabies vaccination prior to
Jan. 1.
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Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 P.M.
Dumping yard waste at times other than the above schedule is illegal.
Local law enforcement officers will issue citations to violators.
MATERIALS RECEIVED:
Leaves, grass, garden waste, sod strippings, prunings up to 6" diameter.
NO CONCRETE, SAND, ROCKS, LARGE STUMPS, OR
OTHER NON -YARD WASTE MATERIALS.
FEES FOR COTTAGE GROVE RESIDENTS:
Loose (or emptied) yardwaste: 25 cents per bag (30 -gal.)
or $2.00 per cubic yard (Minimum charge $1.00 per delivery)
Separated Brush (or Prunings) $3.40 per cubic yard
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:
Wood Chips (cost varies according to the quality of chips chosen).
Yardwaste Compost ($1.50 per 30 gallons, or $8 per cubic yard). For volumes
greater than 10 cubic yards, lower prices are available. Ask at the gate for dett
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
R.D. Pecar & Co., Inc. at 460 -8332 -or-
Cottage Grove Yardwaste Compost Program, 8635 W. Pt. Douglas Rd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (612) 458 -2808
— APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL LICENSE
A copy of the following certificates must accompany your application:
t) Current Certificate of Rabies Vaccination
2) Certificate of Neutering /Spaying
Owner's Name Home Phone
Address __.. _ Work Phone
Check one in each column:
Dog Female Spayed/Neutered
Cat _ Male Unspayed/Unneutered—
Other (Type of animal: )
Animal Name FEES: (Check appropriate lines)
-- Unspayed /unneutered $20
Color _ Age —__— Spayed /neutered $15
Sr. citizen discount
Breed _._ (65 /older) $10
. Late fee ($1 /month
CHECK PAYABLE TO: City of Cottage Grove beginning March 1)
MAIL TO: Cottage Grove Fire Dept, TOTAL:
8641 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 0
(Please call 458 -2809 if you need further information, and to verify price changes, if any.)
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Firefighters learn, teach, vein
In a recent training drill, firefighters (above)
scaled the wall of Fire Station #1; and (below)
practiced carrying a "victim" down a ladder.
(Belowright), the "victim" is placed on a stretcher.
8 Looking Back
Steve Thomas Marko named
`Preservationist of the Year'
Sign -maker Steve Thomas Marko, who created four
signs marking historic sites in Cottage Grove, has been
awarded the 1992 Preservationist of the Year Award by
the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation.
The award is given each year during National Historic
Preservation Week (May 9 -15, 1993) to a person or
group that has made an outstanding contribution to the
preservation, protection or use of Cottage Grove's
historic resources.
Marko, owner of the F.A. Marko Sign Co. of Newport,
received the award in recognition of his skill as the
designer and builder of four historical markers purchased
by the city in 1991 and 1992.
The wooden markers were installed at the intersec-
tion of 70th and Lamar in Old Cottage Grove, at Granada
Park in the former Panorama City subdivision, along the
Grey Cloud Slough in front of the Grey Cloud Lime Kiln
and at the Historic Town Hail in Langdon.
"These markers represent the work of a master sign
painter," said Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogel
when he announced the committee's decision to present
the award to Marko. "They contribute significantly to the
public's knowledge and appreciation of our community's
heritage."
Marko will receive a plaque and certificate of recogni-
tion at a City Council meeting in June.
"The Future of
Saving the Past"
As part of its obser-
vance of the Cottage
Grove Sesquicentennial
(1843- 1993), the Advisory
Committee on Historic
Preservation will present
a July symposium on 'The
Future of Saving the
Past."
The Symposium will
examine various aspects
of the impact and conse-
quences of historic
preservation on cities of
the 21 st century. It will
feature participants from
the historic preservation
movement in Minnesota
and Wisconsin.
"The Future of Saving
the Past" will be cablecast
on community cable
television. For more
information, contact City
Historic Preservation
Officer Robert Vogel (698-
8224).
Pin for sale!
The Cottage Grove
Sesquicentennial Commit-
tee has produced a pin
commemorating the 150th
anniversary of the founding
of Cottage Grove.
The antique silver pin,
created by Gary Golusky,
shows an 1874 lithograph
of the historic John P.
Furber House in Old
Cottage Grove. Pins may
be purchased for $2 each
at City Hall.
Local history
kit available
for Classes,
libraries
A "Cottage Grove
History Sources" kit has
been developed by the
Historic Preservation
Division of the city's
Community Development
Department for use by
local teachers and school
librarians. The kit contains
copies of publications
dealing with Cottage
Grove history, and
reproductions of historic
maps and photographs.
It you are a teacher or
librarian and wish to make
local history materials
available to your students
or patrons, please contact
City Historic Preservation
Officer Robert Vogel at
City Hall, or call him at
698 -8224.
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Firefighting is a tough
job. Currently, it is the
most dangerous occupa-
tion in the United States.
Firefighting is hard,
stressful, dirty work and
demands immediate
response all hours of the
day and night. However,
few other occupations
provide the challenge and
satisfaction allowed by the
one dedicated to Public
Safety Services.
When you apply for
membership in the
Cottage Grove Fire De-
partment, you will be
applying for membership
in one of the finest
firefighting organizations
in Minnesota. The Cot-
tage Grove Fire Depart-
ment is comprised of full -
and part-time firefighters
and maintains two fire
stations, which are
located at:
1. 8183 Grange Blvd. S.
458 -2809
2. 8641 80th St. S.
458 -2811
Although you will be a
part-time, volunteer
member of the Cottage
Grove Fire Department,
you will be trained as a
professional and work
with the most modern
techniques and equip-
ment available. Profes-
sionalism is not deter-
mined by the compensa-
tion one receives by
performing a job.
In addition to your
firefighting duties, you will
be trained and work with
one of the most respected
Public Safety Paramedic
Programs anywhere. The
Fire Department assists in
providing 24 -hour Ad-
vanced Life Support
Services to the City of
Cottage Grove.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to become a
Cottage Grove firefighter,
you must be at least 18
years of age and be able
to pass a written entrance
exam and physical
examination. You must
live or work within the
area served by the
Cottage Grove Fire
Department or be able to
respond to either station
within five minutes.
As a probationary
firefighter, you will spend
one year under the
watchful direction of your
officers and fellow fire-
fighters. You will be
required to attend an
average number of the
department's calls and
training sessions exclu-
sive of work hours if you
are responding from
home. You will also be
eligible for sick leave,
vacation and leaves of
absence.
You will be required to
complete training in
Emergency Medical
Service, and approxi-
mately 72 hours of basic
Firefighter Training, which
will be included in your
response average as
described above.
At the end of your
year as a probationary
firefighter, department
officers will evaluate you
on the dependability and
quality of your perform-
ance, making recommen-
dation to the City Council
on your acceptance as a
regular member.
BENEFITS
Firefighters of the
Cottags Grove Fire
Department receive a per -
call reimbursement based
on the number of calls
and training sessions
attended. This is paid on
a semi - annual basis.
The department
furnishes all of the
personal protective
clothing and equipment
you will use, such as
helmet, coat, boots,
uniforms and an alert/
monitor pager.
As a Cottage Grove
firefighter, you are eligible
for Minnesota Workers'
Compensation, life and
other related disability
insurance benefits in the
event of injury. Through
your membership in the
department, you will
become part of the
Cottage Grove Firefight-
ers' Relief Association,
and you will be eligible for
a 10 -, 20- or 30 -year
pension benefit upon
reaching 50 years of age.
HOW TO APPLY
If firefighting sounds
like the kind of work you
would like and you feel
you can meet the chal-
lenge, then the Cottage
Grove Fire Department is
the place to do it.
Cottage Grove is
currently seeking
applicants who will be
available to respond
during daytime hours.
After completing the
form below and mailing it
to Deputy Fire Chief Dave
Dally at the Cottage
Grove Fire Department,
you will be contacted by a
member of the depart-
ment and provided with
an application and
orientation session.
We hope you will
seriously consider this
challenge. The citizens
of Cottage Grove and
the Cottage Grove Fire
Department depend on
it.
Dennis S. Cusick
— — — — — — — — — Director of Public Safety
I Request for Information:
Cottage Grove Volunteer Firefighting
Please send me an application form and information
on joining the Cottage Grove Fire Department.
NAME —
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ADDRESS:_
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PHONE: (H) (W)_ ---- -
HOURS OF AVAILABILITY
MAIL TO: Deputy Fire Chief Dave Dally, Cottage Grove
Fire Department, 8183 Grange Blvd. S., Cottage Grove,
MN 55016 I
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In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Cottage Grove by
James Sullivan Norris in 1843, the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will
host a bicycle tour of local historic sites and landmarks on Sunday afternoon, June 6.
Participants in the first annual "Ride into History" should assemble in the City Hall
parking lot at 1 p.m.
The approximately 10 -mile route will take about two hours to complete, moving at a
comfortable pace.
The tour will focus on the historic sites in the northeastern part of the city, including
Old Cottage Grove Village and the historic farmsteads along 70th Street. Local histori-
ans and preservationists will serve as guides.
The "Ride into History" is an official Strawberry Festival event and is free and open
to the public. For further information, contact Keith Kleinsasser (459 -1707) or Robert
Vogel (698- 8224).
New 'Enterprise Fund' to help
Cottage Grove businesses
by Kirstin Barsness
Economic Development Director, City of Cottage Grove
The Economic Development Department is structured \ ` I I
like most businesses. There are: BUSINESS a
your customers (the private businesses looking for a new location or a site for
expansion);
your competitors (other communities in the state, across the country and
around the world);
your suppliers of raw materials (the beneficial aspects of your community,
such as available land and a quality work force);
and finally, your creditors (the residents of Cottage Grove, whose tax dollars
are utilized for economic development efforts).
As a business, Cottage Grove Economic Development is blessed with strong suppli-
ers, good creditors and a growing number of customers. However, in order to succeed in
our business we must be able to compete on a level playing field with our competitors.
The City Council and Economic Development Authority have recognized the impor-
tance of a level field. In an effort to compete with our neighbors, they have approved a
loan program for business called the Enterprise Fund.
The main goals of the Enterprise Fund are to create jobs which offer a livable wage,
and to increase the city's tax base. This program is a revolving loan fund which means that
any loans made to a business are paid back to the city to be loaned to another business.
Guidelines have been established for the program. It is geared toward the service -
manufacturing based business, and can be used for a variety of business expenditures
from land and equipment acquisition to loans for working capital. The intent of the program
is to be flexible in order to meet the needs of all businesses regardless of size.
Economic Development is a community effort. If you own a business or know of
someone who does and are interested in learning more about this program, please contact
City Hall at 458 -2883.
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for all personnel, provides
training and information
on crime prevention, and
participates in youth
education.
Cottage Grove Public
Safety Department
members involved in the
program include Sgt. John
Mickelson, Officer Tho-
mas Ueland, Manage-
ment Assistant Niki Get -
schel and FIND Program
Coordinator Amy Edder.
On -site programs
which have been suc-
cessfully implemented at
the Parkside Apartments
include social services,
probation services, job
placement, resident child
day care, bakery and food
shelf, furniture shelf,
counseling services for
youth and families, and a
Resident Review Board.
Community enrich-
ment programs outside
the Parkside complex
have involved adults and
youth of the Parkside
community and all mem-
bers of the Police Depart-
ment.
And the result?
"The Parkside Com-
munity Oriented Policing
Program in its first year of
life has proven to be an
innovative, efficient poli-
cing model," Cusick said.
"The Parkside community
has experienced a 50
percent reduction in
crime. The relation
between the residents of
the Parkside community
and the police is one of
mutual respect, support
and cooperation, working
together towards a safer
Cottage Grove."
City Council, Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Public Safety and Cable
Commission meetings are cablecast live on Channel 12. These meetings are also re
cablecast at the times listed below:
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks Commission
Public Safety Commission
Cable Commission
Live Cablecast Re- cablecast
1st, 3rd Wednesdays, Noon, 7:30 p.m. next day
7:30 p.m.
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
1 st Monday, 7 p.m.
2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
4th Thursday, 7 p.m.
Noon, 7 p.m. next day
Noon, 7 p.m, next day
Noon, 7 p.m. next day
Noon, 7 p.m. next day
For further cablecast times, tune to Channel 12 for playback schedule.
If you experience difficulty with sound or picture when watching a cablecast,
please call Kathleen at the Cable Commission Office the following working day at
458 -9241.
Library to 'Star Library Kids'
"Starring Library Kids"
will be the theme of this
summer's library pro-
grams. Free events
scheduled at the Park
Grove Library, 7900 Hem -
ingway Ave. S., include:
*Parent and Child
Storytime (Tuesdays,
June 1 -29, 10:30 a.m.)
*Sean Brown
Storyteller (Thursday,
June 17, 7 p.m.)
Sean Brown cele-
brates the humor, wisdom
and diversity of human
experiences.
*Nomalanga (Thurs-
day, July 15, 7 p.m.
Regina LaRoche 's
program has an Afro -Car-
ibbean flavor and uses
music, theater move-
ments and audience
participation to encourage
the use of imagination.
*Kids in Plays
(Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1:30
p.m. and Tuesday, Aug.
10, at 10:30 a.m.)
Youth from commu-
nity playgrounds will
perform a variety of fun,
creative skits and plays.
* Babar (Thursday,
Aug. 19, 7 p.m.)
A musical and visual
narration of The Story of
Babar comes to life, as
performed by Layton
James of the St. Paul
Chamber Orchestra and
Bob Mitchell of Bob
Mitchell's Fly Shop.
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R.S.V.P. answers needs
The Retired Senior
Volunteer Program
(RSVP) helps persons
aged 60 and over explore
volunteer positions in
more than 200 non - profit
educational, cultural and
human service organiza-
tions in Cottage Grove
and surrounding areas.
RSVP is a national
program founded in 1971.
Local sponsorship is
provided by St. Paul -
Ramsey Medical Center.
Limited travel and meal
reimbursement, recogni-
tion, and free supplemen-
tal insurance are available.
For information, call
Carol Thompson at 221-
2820.
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