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COTTAGE GROVE PARKS, RECREATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
September 8, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 PM
1 Call to Order
2 Roll Call
3 Approval of the Agenda
4 Approval of Minutes
A June 9, 2025
5 Open Forum
6 Presentations
7 Action Items
A 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
B East Ravine Park Plan Review
C Lamar Park Cell Tower Lease
8 Presentation of Information
9 Action Updates
A Denzer Park
B Granada Park Parking
C CG Trailway Corridor Restoration
D Oltman Park
E Mississippi Dunes Park
F Kingston Park Building
G Peterson Park
H Still Ponds Park
10 Donations
11 Staff Reports and Materials
A Minnesota's Untamed Dividend Article
12 Commission Comments
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13 Council Comments
A Council Agendas
14 Workshop
15 Adjournment
City of Cottage Grove
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
June 9, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission Meeting was held on June 9, 2025.
I. CALL TO ORDER & READING OF MISSION & Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm at Peter Thompson Park
II. Roll Call
Members Present: Susannah Brown, Kelly Glasford, Debra Gustafson, Adam
Larson, David Olson, Shane Waterman, Justin Waterman
Members Absent: Samanthia Crabtree
Others Present: Zac Dockter Parks & Recreation Director & Council Liaison
Dave Clausen
Approval of Agenda
A Motion to approve agenda made by Commissioner Brown & seconded by
Commissioner S. Waterman. Agenda approved.
III. Approval of Minutes
A Motion to approve minutes from May 12, 2025. Motion made by Commissioner
Glasford & seconded by Commissioner Olson. Minutes approved.
IV. Open Forum-None
V. Presentations-None
VI. Action Items
a. Peterson (Roger & Myra) Park Naming
i. Director Zac Dockter presented his report on the third review of this
park naming request for the future park area around what is
currently known as Robert’s Lake. The Commission discussed
whether it should be Roger & Myra Peterson Park vs. Peterson
Park. Motion made by Commissioner Olson and seconded by
Commissioner Brown to name the park Roger & Myra Peterson
Park. Motion passed.
b. Oltman Park Playground & Shelter Design
i. Director Zac Dockter presented the preferred concepts for the
future Oltman Park playground and picnic shelter designs. Dockter
explained the playground was a more active and athletic design
consideration and is a bit different to what we have in the
community currently. However, it does offer a myriad of play
opportunities for all ages. Staff believes this design will be a
welcomed feature for the athletic families visiting the park, while
also potentially becoming a resource for the adjacent middle school
physical education programming. Motion was made by
Commissioner J. Waterman and seconded by Commissioner
Olson to approve the playground and shelter designs for Oltman
Park as submitted in the report. Motion passed.
VII. Presentation of Information-None
VIII. Action Updates
i. Director Zac Dockter presented updates for several projects
including Denzer Park, Granada Park Parking Lot, CG Trailway
Corridor Restoration, Oltman Park, Mississippi Dunes Park, and
Kingston Park Building.
IX. Donation and Acknowledgements-None
X. Staff Reports & Educational Materials
i. Washington County Parks Board Meeting Notes
XI. Commission Comments
i. Commissioner Olson verbally reported on the Advisory
Commission for Historic Preservation’s study of Cottage Grove’s
1941-1990 suburban development program. Commissioner also
noted there is potential interest in upgrading Cedarhurst Mansion
by a private developer.
XII. Council Comments
i. Councilman Clausen updated the Commission on recent Council
agendas.
XIII. Adjournment- Motioned by Commissioner Olson.
Seconded by Commissioner S Waterman. Meeting Adjourned at 7:30pm.
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balance of $100,000. The Park Trust Fund does not fully support all park development so
oftentimes future parks or specific projects within a park have to be prioritized to allow for the
fund to build enough capital through development or alternative sources (bonding, grants, park
improvement fund, etc.).
Public Landscapes Initiative
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