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COTTAGE GROVE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMISSION
March 16, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
A 2025-11-17 Minutes
6. Open Forum
7. Presentations
A Year In Review Police Department
8. Business Items
A E-Bike Diversion Program
9. Commission Comments
10. Staff Reports and Materials
11. Council Comments
A Council Agendas
12. Adjournment
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COTTAGE GROVE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION November 17, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Ron Kath called the Public Services Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Kons asked everyone to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Kath was advised that Roll Call had been taken, all commissioners were present.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Vice Chair Kath said we’re going to add a presentation to tonight’s agenda, 8 (B) for E-bikes. With that, I’ll ask for a motion to
approve the agenda with the addition of 8B, E-bikes.
Commissioner Jenny Olson made a motion to approve the agenda; second by Chair Lisa Kons. Motion carried: 7-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting.
Commissioner Tracy Jenson made a motion to approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes; second by Commissioner
Kelsey Moyer. Motion carried: 7-0.
6. OPEN FORUM
Vice Chair Kath opened the Open Forum. As no one wished to speak, Vice Chair Kath closed the Open Forum.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Snowmobile Club Map Approval
Vice Chair Kath said Ryan Burfeind, Public Works Director, will begin this presentation.
Director Burfeind said thank you, Chair, Members of the Commission. So, each year we like to connect with the local Snowmobile
Club; this is our chance just to talk about what’s going on in the City, if there are any changes in town that could affect the
Snowmobile Trail, we just want to make sure we can preserve that ability to snowmobile in Cottage Grove. I think it’s a good
amenity to have access like we do to the Star Trail and the local trails as well, so we like to talk about what kind of development
is coming up, how could that impact the trail, and how do we keep the Snowmobile Trails open. We also have on the screen the
map of the Star Trail, specifically the Cottage Grove section, so each year we like to do and approval of that map as well. I will
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say a couple of the key items for next year we’re already working on with the staff is development potentially east of Keats
Avenue, so making sure we can maintain that Snowmobile Trail along Keats Avenue and then as we get more development kind
of in the south part of town as well. With that, Jeremy Goebel of our local Snowmobile Club is here, so I’ll turn it over to him just
to talk a little bit more about last year and any changes for this year.
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like we did down on 100th Street where we actually widened that road and added trails and everything a couple years ago; we
did that to make sure we had a route for the snowmobiles. I will say for Keats, there’s a similar situation there, where the road
itself isn’t changing, but like Jeremy said, it does run more in the fields. So, I think that’s something we have to look at, as there’s
still development, and there will be an extremely wide Right-of-Way and then there’s also an easement with the Met Council
sewer, that’s actually even outside of that. So, there’s going to be a lot of nice, open buffer space between Keats Avenue and the
homes, so I think that’s what we have to look at, and then just kind of setting the stage, right? You want that understanding that
the snowmobile trails are there, we want to keep them there, and make sure people understand it’s a positive, overall, for the
City. So, that’s just kind of an ongoing dialogue with our Planning staff, I would say as well.
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Jeremy replied yep, thank you. Have a good night.
8. PRESENTATIONS
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we ground a lot of our recommendations in data. We think that helps reduce bias, you don’t need Mike and B.J.’s great opinion,
you want to know why something is happening, and we ground ourselves in that data. So, we take a lot of pride in our
recommendations that they’re based in substantive issues that we can back up why they’re issues. So, you’ll see a lot tonight on
the Data Analysis we do. We have Data Analysis and GIS Analysis, and then there’s also the qualitative side that we do with
stakeholder input and interviews with folks. So, that’s a little bit about our firm, we’re based in Kansas City, but our consultants
are from all over the country. In my years, I’ve had the fortune of consulting all across the country, from the East Coast to the
West Coast. So, that’s a little bit about us.
• Improving Dispatch Time, Turnout Time, and Total Response Time: We’ll show you a little bit on each of those buckets
coming up here.
• Considerations for Fire Station Locations, Station 4, and a Regional Solution: This is what Chief Pritchard had talked
about for Fire Station Locations, particularly Station 4, and our Regional Solution. As you likely know, you provide Fire
service to the City of Cottage Grove and your EMS landscape goes beyond the borders of Cottage Grove to three other
communities.
• Capital Planning for Fire Department Vehicles: We know Fire Department vehicles are not cheap, and they’ve gotten
more expensive, but at the same time, you want to make sure that you have highly reliable vehicles that have modern
technology in them to support your staff in providing service to the community.
• Stakeholder Feedback: We did some input from the stakeholders.
• Cost Recovery Considerations: We’ll talk a little bit about that tonight.
• Add an additional dedicated EMS transport unit to deal with your increasing demand for EMS volume.
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Station Location Analysis
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The Fire Department also reports that it has reduced the size of its fleet as it’s consolidated and transitioned to more of a
fulltime staffing model, and there’s additional apparatus that upon replacement could be considered for removal from the fleet
and through some reprioritization of that fleet plan.
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the 2 resources that you have, and that demand wouldn’t change whether you’re doing 1 community or 4 communities, as those
other 3 communities don’t add that much demand that would tax your resources. Whether you tax your resources or not, in this
next slide we’re going to show you, you’re going to need resources to maintain the service level, not even necessarily improve
them.
• Overall, respondents were highly satisfied with Fire and EMS services.
• There are strong expectations for prompt service. A majority of the survey respondents expecting Response Times
within 4 to 8 minutes, some were even wanting less than that.
• Most participants strongly expressed the desire for the department to participate in outreach, prevention, and
engagement opportunities and initiatives.
• There were questions about the cost associated with some of these changes. There was conditional support on
tax increases if that could be tied to value, such as improving Response Times, and slightly lower but still
substantial support to fund prevention, outreach, and engagement initiatives.
• There was some conversation about Regional Service and cost sharing, concern about timely mutual aid and
demand in neighboring communities. Concern about Cottage Grove residents subsidizing the response and just
want a cautionary model that’s fair across all jurisdictions; I think the key to that, as B.J. had mentioned, was that
we would recommend having a collaborative approach in determining what that looks like. Overall, there was an
interest in Regional Collaboration between the stakeholder feedback and the Focus Group.
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• Primary themes: There is strong support and trust in the local Fire Department in Cottage Grove, with Fire and
EMS. A desire for fast and reliable Response Times. There is a general willingness to invest more, especially among
those residents and people that had identified as using the service, if they’re tied to tangible, real service
improvements. As I mentioned, there’s concerns about financial equity, and there’s openness to structural
reforms, such as cost sharing or Regionalization of the Fire and EMS District.
Mike said with that, we will open it up to any questions or comments.
Vice Chair Kath said well, maybe you could expound a little bit because I remember at the meeting we were at, you guys talked
about St. Paul Park, that their Fire Station right now has the capability of actually housing an ambulance right now, or did I
mishear that?
Chief Pritchard replied their current facility wouldn’t be able to support overnight staffing, and then there’s also just the
collaboration required, then how do we also respond to Fire calls simultaneously? In terms of like the geographic location, it
does offer a prime location for serving Cottage Grove, Newport, and St. Paul Park; however, there are some logistical
challenges with the actual station itself. So, you’re correct, location is very good. However, there are some issues in terms of
the operational pieces that would be comprised with that.
Mike added yes, the GIS location suggests opportunity, but there are local policy decisions and the fact that you’re balancing
Fire and EMS response with that. So, those are all operational things and policy level discussions that would need to be had.
But, geographically, the geo analysis suggests that there’s opportunity there.
Vice Chair Kath said so I’m curious on the Board you guys talked about, the Tax Board. How does that Board come together?
You mentioned now it’s an elected office vs. an appointed office, because that was always my concern, that if you have
appointed people that are in charge of taxation, that didn’t seem to feel very good to me.
B.J. replied so, its appointed, elected officials, it’s a great question. So, it would have to be elected officials from the makeup
of the community Councils. So, each Council would get X number of seats, and that’s part of the development of that is what
would the power share be on that, of how many seats would Cottage Grove get vs. St. Paul Park vs. Newport or Grey Cloud
Island. But it would have to be elected officials from those City Councils that make up that EMS Taxing District Board. It could
not be appointed community members, it would have to be appointed elected officials, to your point, someone with an
election certificate that is making taxing decisions, not necessarily a community member.
Vice Chair Kath said okay, thanks. Are there any other questions?
Commissioner Rediske said just because I don't know, how many ambulances do we have today?
Chief Pritchard replied so, currently we have 2 ambulances; so, in terms of staffing or the actual physical ambulance
themselves? I’ll answer both. Currently, we have 3 ambulances and really, with any system, you need at least 1 backup because
ambulances break down frequently, unfortunately. Secondly, we currently have 1.5 per day, and what I mean by that is we
currently have 1 ambulance that is staffed with firefighter-paramedics; however, that second ambulance has to be cross-
staffed with the Fire engine. So, if a Fire call comes out, they’re no longer an ambulance, if an EMS call comes out, they’re no
longer a Fire apparatus. So, it’s robbing Peter to pay Paul a lot of days with that, and then within our system, if we have 2 calls
at any given time, we no longer have any sort of Fire EMS response coming from Cottage Grove, so we would have to rely on
neighboring mutual aid to cover any calls with that.
Commissioner Rediske asked and would having another ambulance help fix those times, those Response Times?
Chief Pritchard said and that’s kind of what’s being suggested here, and I’ll give it to them to offer a more succinct answer. I
will share, though, within that, it would help solve that issue if we have 2 calls going on, we’d still most likely then reserve that
third unit, then, as a fire engine so we always can provide a Fire response to the City. So, it would help coverage, and then I’ll
leave it to them to discuss the actual Response Times.
Commissioner Rediske replied sure, and I’m sorry I have questions because then I was thinking if you had another
ambulance, do you have the staff to cover the other ambulance or would you have to increase that staff?
Chief Pritchard replied currently, no, and that’s again, with what our current FTE thing is, we could not provide a third unit
right now, reliably.
Commissioner Rediske said I realize that Cottage Grove is on both side of the railroad. We have over 80 trains that go back
and forth a day; does any of that impact our Response Times?
Chief Pritchard replied no, fortunately. What happens is we are able to access southwest parts of the City both through St.
Paul Park, which some of our largest apparatus has to go through there because of that train bridge; otherwise, it does not
impact our Response Times. Hence, it may theoretically, if we run into one, we go around Holiday on Hadley instead of going
out the other way, but no, not on a reliable or consistent basis does that hinder our Response Times. But it’s a good question in
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terms of that station placement; at one time, Station 4 was placed there not just to support a volunteer model but because its
on the other side of the tracks where potentially it could get across the other side of the tracks.
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Ambulance, you’re really well positioned, but you might be on the cusp of 1 additional, depending on its growth and staffing
models.
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Grove get used to a service that is provided, and its stellar, right? So, to sacrifice anything, it’s going to be a hard sell to the
residents of Cottage Grove, that’s for sure. And thanks for your presentation, again, this is the second time I’ve seen it, so, it’s
fantastic still. Thank you.
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a little bit about that so we all have a common understanding of what is an E-bike, what is not an E-bike, and what should we do
with those other mobility devices as well.
• Class 1: Has pedals, the motor only engages when you’re pedaling, and it can only go 20 MPH.
• Class 2: Still tops out at 20 MPH, but it has a throttle on it, so you can either pedal, engage the throttle, or both.
• Class 3: The motor only engages when you’re pedaling, but the speed goes up to 28 MPH. Then, like I said, if it’s over
750 Watts, that’s a motorized bicycle.
• Motorized bicycles encompass a lot of things, it can be those little pocket rocket scooters, it can be a traditional bicycle
with a gas engine on it, or it can be an E-bike with a larger electric motor on it.
• Traditional motorcycles includes everything from Harleys to dirt bikes to mopeds to these autocycles, which are your 3-
wheeled vehicles that you’re seeing more commonly now.
• One of the newest things is these neighborhood electric vehicles, or the medium speed electric vehicles. I’ll be the first
to admit I don’t know much about these, but we are seeing them in our community now, I’m sure you’ve seen them on
social media; there was a posting recently where you’re seeing this driving on the road, and I know we’ve had some
conversations with a resident who has a doctor’s permission to drive these on our paths and trails. I don't know if that’s
legal yet or not, I’ve got to do some research and dig into that, so more to come on that.
• Then you’ve got that other bucket of just other stuff that we see on the roads occasionally: Utility vehicles, golf carts,
etc.
• The last thing I want to note is there’s a wide array of different wheelchair devices that can literally go anywhere. If they
have a need for it, or some type of disability, it can literally go anywhere.
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On State trails and traditional recreational trails, they generally can travel there unless the local municipalities have regulated
or prohibited their access to those trails.
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Captain Petersen said so, my goal here tonight is to have a discussion about as a community, what approach do we want to take,
and if we want to see more regulation, what does that look like? So, what I have shared with you is what Lakeville, Edina, and
Excelsior either have done or are about to do. Then Lisa shared what the State is doing; I would caution everybody not to wait
on the State because one of the things that we did in the past and we would likely do again is in our Ordinance we would adopt
169 as our baseline. So, whatever the State makes, we would just adopt that, and then if the State, if there are holes in the State
Statute, that’s where our Ordinance fills those gaps. For example, the State didn’t come along and regulate helmets, right? We
could say we’re going to adopt 169 and we’re going to require helmets, so that’s the approach I would recommend. So, I’ll open
it up to you, what are your thoughts, comments on as a community, where should we go in terms of regulating E-bikes?
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a ticket, we’ll give them a referral to a diversion program where they go to a class, learn about safe use of E-bikes, and things like
that. We’re going to try to get an educational component into the Middle School this spring, so more to come on that. So, to
your point, it’s already being worked on, and one of the things that I have considered, and I don't know where I stand on this yet,
but one of the things that I’m noodling on is the age requirement. Like what do we do with that 15-to-18-year old, who hasn’t
gone through driver’s ed yet, doesn’t know the rules of the road, right? Do we have some type of safety certification course as
an offering? If you want to drive an E-bike in Cottage Grove, you have to attend this course, and you’ll get a certification that lets
that 15-, 16-, 17-year-old ride an E-bike. And I’m not saying I’m recommending that at this point, but it’s something that we can
talk about.
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that teaching these kids and ensuring that they’re taught the various rules of the road is probably paramount to their safety. I
don’t remember which city it was that actually mentioned that, but I think that that’s a fantastic thing to teach kids. But, yeah,
the certification program, you know it’s probably also not far off that insurance is going to be required to even ride one of these
things, right? If you’ve read about any of the accidents that have happened across the country, where somebody’s hit by an E-
bike, if it’s somebody that doesn’t have an umbrella policy, they don’t have bike insurance, right? So, like when you run somebody
over and they end up hospitalized, who’s paying the hospital bill? So, that’s going to get very interesting in the near term. I
compare this E-bike situation most directly to like the AI boom, right? Nobody knows what they’re doing, they don’t know how
to put the guardrails on it, they’re being reactionary, and things are going off the rails quick. Now, with bikes, people are getting
physically hurt, and you know, you have 3 examples of cities that have generated some fantastic policy, I think; like you said, if
you’re going to wait for the State, you’re going to probably be waiting for a while. I would be impressed if they do come out with
something sooner than later, but at least you have 3 solid examples that you could base some policy for the local area off of.
Thank you for putting this together, too, because this is very comprehensive. Thank you.
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Commissioner Lotts said yeah, I see them oftentimes down by the Walgreens intersection, going full send mode across that
intersection, just no look, just full send. So, that’s where my concern is, like they don’t know the rules of the road.
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Commissioner Olson said the other piece would be like we talked about with the schools is I know every year, at the beginning
of the school year, they do bus safety training, they have a video that’s presented. I wonder if we couldn’t use that same approach
in the schools and have some type of video that we could show, not just E-bikes, but even on scooters and the importance of the
helmets, and that type of thing, but to kind of tie that overall safety element together when they do that.
9. COMMISSION COMMENTS
10. STAFF REPORTS AND MATERIALS
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pedestrian activity, certainly things can back up and double cycle, but that was part of the plan for that area. Now, it’s just getting
used to that new signal, so it's good to see that operational.
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Some good new, we received a grant to do our Youth Academy again in 2026, so that was a huge success this year, it was the
first-ever Youth Academy earlier this year. So, we’ll be doing that again in 2026, so more to come on that.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Vice Chair Kath said all right, thank you. So, that ends our meeting, so I’ll ask for a motion to adjourn.
12. ADJOURNMENT
2025 Annual
report
2025 Annual
report JAN 29, 2026
I’m honored to present CGPD’s 2025 Annual Report showcasing CGPD as a
premier law enforcement agency with a steadfast commitment to community
safety. This annual report is intended to promote transparency, trust, and
progress in accordance with 21 Century Policing Strategies. Community-
oriented policing, innovation, and analytics are key to our strategic success as
we strive to meet the evolving needs of our growing community. I’m also
excited to share a few of our major accomplishments.
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In 2025, we...
launched a new CSO/Cadet Program and hired 6 police officers
added Therapy K9 Riggs;
added a grant-funded DWI-Traffic Safety Officer;
trained and equipped our Crime Scene Team;
implemented new technologies including ALPR cameras; and
were recognized as a model agency for officer wellness.
CGPD values every citizen interaction. Our pursuit of excellence is reflected in
the 2025 National Community Survey, in which 90% of residents reported
feeling safe in the community and 89% rated CGPD’s service as excellent or
good. Our own polling shows a satisfaction rating of 93% speaking to the
exceptional level of service provided on a daily basis by our dedicated team.
Our focus on crime prevention, traffic safety, and community engagement
continue to make Cottage Grove a safe place where everyone can thrive.
On behalf of CGPD, I thank you for the partnerships and support. We
welcome your feedback and questions. We look forward to serving you with
pride in 2026 and beyond.
Peter Koerner
Director of Public Safety
12800 Ravine Pkwy.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-2850
pkoerner@cottagegrovemn.gov
cottagegrovemn.gov/public-safety
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Chief ’s Message
Cottage Grove is a remarkably safe community. Major violent crimes are rare, and crime rates have been trending
down since 2019. The noticeable increase in Part 2 crimes in 2025 is explained by an almost twofold increase in
DWI arrests, which was the outcome of adding a grant-funded DWI-Traffic Safety Officer to make our roads safer
from impaired drivers. Secondly, we introduced an online crime reporting option in 2025, which has resulted in
more reports from residents.
As the city grows, we’re experiencing an increased demand for police services.
Due to some expected vacancies we started the year understaffed. Fortunately, we were able to quickly recruit
new officers. Some overtime and organizational flexibility was required until we reached full staffing at the close of
2025. Despite the staffing shortage, the Patrol Division maintained a rapid response time and was intentional
about crime prevention and traffic safety. Patrol officers logged significantly more proactive checks of our schools,
parks, and businesses while making more traffic stops and issuing more citations in strategic and problematic
areas. Also, we introduced technologies that enabled us to monitor, assess, and focus our enforcement efforts
more efficiently. Comparatively, Cottage Grove’s roads are very safe. However, we did witness a minor increase in
traffic crashes which is likely attributed to the increase in traffic flow and distracted driving. While one fatal crash
did occur on city streets, three fatalities occurred on state highways.
The recent reorganization of the Investigative Division, which created the Community Impact Team, allowed us to
maintain a very high closure and prosecution rate while simultaneously engaging the community to accomplish
education, crime prevention, event planning, etc. The persistent problem of drug overdoses and mental health-
related incidents remained a high priority.
CGPD recognizes that a well trained and professional staff with proper oversight serves the community better. As
such, we maintained a very high satisfaction rating. CGPD’s training, emphasis on de-escalation and constitutional
policing, and use of force oversight creates an environment in which our use of force is infrequent, necessary,
reasonable, and just. In fact, CGPD officers used force only 91 times during +50,000 calls for service. The vast
majority of this force was low level, often only a threat or display. There were no significant uses of force that
involved major injury or deadly force. Each of the 91 incidents was reviewed and deemed reasonable and within
policy. Although pursuits are sometimes necessary, we recognize they are inherently dangerous. Our efforts to
mitigate this risk continues to reduce the frequency of pursuits while giving our officers the discretion to pursue
criminals who pose a danger to the community.
By all metrics and comparisons, CGPD continues to be a professional, high-performing, and efficient law
enforcement agency that is keeping our community safe.
Summary
Patrol Division
Calls For Service & Arrests
2024 20250
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
41160
607
50697
527
Average Priority 1 Response Time
Benchmark Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-250
1
2
3
4
5
6
5.6 6.0 5.8 5.8 5.5
Reserve Officer Hours
2024 20250
500
1000
1500
2000
1564
1957
Community Service Officer Hours
2024 20250
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
7999
9771
Increase due to the new
CSO/Cadet Program
Increase due to growth of
the Reserve Program
Average response time improved as recruits
finished training.
Increase reflects an increase in calls for
service, traffic stops, and proactive patrols.
Patrol Division
Medical Calls
2024 20250
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2067
2227
Mental Health Calls
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
500
424 426
Overdose Calls
2024 20250
2
4
6
8
10
12
14 14 14
Proactive Checks
2024 20250
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
17019
21550
Increase is due to a growing and aging
population.
Increase reflects more emphasis on crime
prevention through proactive patrols.
Experienced fewer
OD deaths.
Being effectively managed by our Case
Management Detective and embedded
social worker.
Crime
Crime Per 1000 Citizens
Group A (Person Crimes)Group B (Property Crimes)
Cottage Grove Benchmark Cities Average0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2.95
10.04
10.76
29.07
Reported Crimes
Total Crimes (Part 1 & 2)
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20250
500
1000
1500
2000
Reported Crimes
Part 1 Crimes Part 2 Crimes
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
299
526
262
633
Part 1 Crimes
Murder
Forcible Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Felony Theft
Vehicle Theft
Arson
Part 2 Crimes
Assault
Fraud & Forgery
Financial Crimes
Drug Crimes
Sex crimes
Vandalism
Driving While Impaired
Disorderly Conduct
And More
Crime
Increase is
due to more
DWIs arrests
and online
reporting.
Traffic Safety
Traffic Stops
2024 20250
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
6321
8474
Citations
Citations DWI Arrests
2024 20250
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
882
110
1207
209
Crashes
Crashes Fatalities
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
500
600
471
2
523
4
Traffic Crashes Per 1000 Citizens
Cottage Grove Benchmark Cities Average0
5
10
15
20
11.8
17.6
Increase due to an
emphasis on traffic safety
and creation of the DWI-
TSO position.
Increase due to an
emphasis on traffic safety
and creation of the DWI-
TSO position.
3 of 4
fatalities
occurred on
state
highways
Investigative Division
Criminal Case Referrals
Referred to INV Charged
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
619
346
582
336
Abuse & Neglect Reports
Reports Investigations
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
353
19
312
38
Community Impact Team
Average Case Management Clients
Threat Assessment Group Cases Community Events
2024 20250
20
40
60
80
100
35
44
61
47
21
93
Average Case Load & Clearance Rate
Case Load Clearance Rate
2024 20250
20
40
60
80
9
80
9
80
Case Management Unit
288 Subjects
47 Active cases
Special Services
Tactical Missions
SWAT Mobile Field Force
2024 20250
10
20
30
40
50
46
1
27
UAS Deployments
2024 20250
5
10
15
20
25
30 30
20
Crime Scene Team Deployments
20250
5
10
15
20
25 25
K9 Deployments
Patrol Therapy
2024 20250
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
38 46
135
No bites.
Use of Force
Force Options Reported
Escort
Pressure Point
Grappling
Takedown
Striking
Chemical Spray
PepperBall Threatened
PepperBall Deployed
Taser Threatened
Taser Deployed
40mm Threatened
40mm Deployed
K9 Presence
K9 Bite
Lethal Force
PIT Maneuver
Stop Sticks
Vehicle Blocking
Hobble Restraint
Chemical Restraint0
10
20
30
40
50
60 59
1
29
45
1
9 8
23
3 4 1 6 2 5 6
10
Reportable Use of Force Incidents
2022 2023 2024 20250
20
40
60
80
100
86 82
90 91
Review Determination
Reasonable w/in Policy
Opportunity to Improve Training, Tactic, Equipment, or Policy
20250
20
40
60
80
100
91
3
Pursuits
2022 2023 2024 20250
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
32
19
15
11
Sworn Staffing
Sworn Officers
Authorized Filled (End of Year)
2024 20250
10
20
30
40
50
48
42
49 49
Sworn Officers per 1000 Citizens
Cottage Grove Benchmark Cities Average0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.10
1.39
Training Hours
2024 20250
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
9877 10389
Sick & Injured Hours
Sick IOD
2024 20250
100
200
300
400
500
464
412
372
240
Admin Division
Data Requests
2024 20250
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
2353
3405
Firearm Permits
2024 20250
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
316
252
Fingerprinting
2024 20250
100
200
300
400 395
328
Budget
Overtime Hours
Total OT Reimbursed OT
2024 20250
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
4452
652
4187
825
Overtime Budget per 1000 Citizens
Cottage Grove Benchmark Cities Average0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
4831
13207
2025 Budget
$11.14M
0
2000000
4000000
6000000
8000000
10000000
Personnel
Commodities
Contractual Services
Animal Control
Emergency Preparedness
9460300
335100
1230350
29330
86680
Budget per 1000 Citizens
Cottage Grove Benchmark Cities Average0
200000
400000
600000
800000
1000000
1200000
1400000
250376
1250012
Awards
Employees of the Quarter
Det. Ryan Pierre CPT Brad Petersen Det. Jeff Rydeen Aly Renschen
Chaplain Mark Wiggins
Volunteer of the Year DWI Enforcer All Star
Lauden Rinzel
SWAT Tech Operator
of the Year
Sam LeMay
Police Services Survey
“The best experience I’ve ever had with police.”
“Very professional service. Concern for our safety was top-notch.”
“Excellent professionalism and promptness. Safe and protected feeling.”
“I’m proud to have CGPD serve my community.”
Vision
The Cottage Grove Police Department is dedicated to
excellence through community-oriented policing and
innovation. We’ll provide safety and promote trust in our
community using 21st century policing strategies. We’ll invest
in our culture, safety, wellness and training. We’ll employ the
best equipment, technology and practices. Our organization
will be diverse and resilient. We’ll plan, grow and adapt with
our community. We’ll collaborate with our community to create
safe environments where everyone can thrive.
THANK YOU
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE
2026 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Mission
The Cottage Grove Police Department proudly serves the
community compassionately providing protection of life
and property. We do this with honor, professionalism,
empathy, and community partnerships.
Vision
The Cottage Grove Police Department is dedicated to
excellence through community-oriented policing and
innovation. We’ll provide safety and promote trust in our
community using 21st century policing strategies. We’ll
invest in our culture, safety, wellness and training. We’ll
employ the best equipment, technology and practices.
Our organization will be diverse and resilient. We’ll plan,
grow and adapt with our community. We’ll collaborate
with our community to create safe environments where
everyone can thrive.
Core Values
“Guardians Serving Our Community”
PRIORITIES STRATEGIES
1. Provide safety and security.
• Reduce crime through proactive, evidence-based policing,
technology, and successful prosecutions.
• Prevent crime and enhance quality of life through effective
community engagement and case management.
• Employ 21st Century Policing Strategies, deliver excellent
customer service, and maintain effective communications.
2. Enhance traffic safety.
• Focus resources, technology, education, and enforcement on
changing driving behaviors.
• Amplify the Ride Safe Campaign, develop a diversion program,
and allocate enforcement resources to improve e-bike and
scooter safety.
3. Accelerate succession planning.
• Recruit and develop diverse talent to fill expected vacancies.
• Train and mentor leaders.
• Document and transfer organization knowledge.
4. Promote wellness and culture.
• Leverage the Positive Impact Team and community resources to
expand wellness programming.
• Promote a culture of excellence through core values, leadership,
training, accountability, recognition, and organizational pride.
Electric Bicycles &
Mobility Devices
March 4, 2026
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electric bikes are changing how we move
throughout our community, offering speed,
convenience, and a more sustainable way to
commute. But as their popularity grows, so do
the safety concerns.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
found that e-bikes and scooters have higher crash
risks than traditional bicycles.
The growth in e-bike popularity in conjunction
with the community’s growing safety concerns
signal a need for dialogue to develop safety
strategies.
We must consider the wide variety of electric
mobility options, along with their unique safety
concerns, in addition to e-bikes.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 (Jan-Nov) Incident Data
Electric Scooter Accident: 8
Electric Scooter Violations by officer contact: 10
Electric Scooter complaint: 2
Electric Scooter theft: 1
E-Bike violation by officer: 18
E-Bike accident: 5
E-Bike crash: 6
E-Bike complaint:20
E-Bike theft: 4
E-Bike questions: 5
Mini-bike Complaint: 3
Dirt Bike Complaint : 2
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bicycle: every device capable of being propelled solely by
human power upon which a person may ride, having two
tandem wheels, and including any device generally
recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or
rear wheels.
Bicycle
Statute(s)169.011; 169.222
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age No
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required No
Where can I ride?Roadway, bicycle lane, shoulder, sidewalk
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalk in business district
Speed limit No
Passenger 1 (If properly equipped)
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bicycle Statutes
•Every person operating a bicycle has all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle.
•A person lawfully operating a bicycle while using a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
•No person may operate a bicycle while carrying more than the number of riders for which the bicycle is designed or equipped.
•Every person operating a bicycle on a road must ride as close to the right-hand curb or edge of the road as the bicycle operator determines is safe.
•If a bicycle is traveling on a shoulder of a roadway, the bicycle operator must travel in the same direction as adjacent vehicular traffic.
•Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or shoulder must not ride more than two abreast and shall ride within a single lane on a laned roadway.
•A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a crosswalk, must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give an audible signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. A person must not ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district unless permitted by local authorities.
•An individual operating a bicycle or other vehicle on a bikeway must (1) give an audible signal a safe distance prior to overtaking a bicycle or individual, (2) leave a safe clearance distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction, and (3) maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.
•A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. If there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.
•No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars or from properly operating the brakes of the bicycle.
•No person shall operate a bicycle at nighttime unless the bicycle or its operator is equipped with (1) a lamp which emits a white light visible to the front; and (2) a red reflector is visible to the rear.
•No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a brake.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electric-assisted Bicycle-a bicycle with 2 or 3 wheels
that has a saddle, operational pedals for human
propulsion, and has an electric motor with an output of
<750 watts.
Class 1-an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that
provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per
hour.
Class 2-an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that
is capable of propelling the bicycle without the rider pedaling and
ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20
miles per hour.
Class 3-an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that
provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per
hour.
Electric-Assisted Bicycle
Statute 169.011; 169.222
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age 15
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required 15-18
Where can I ride?Roadway, bicycle lane, shoulder, sidewalk
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalk in business district
Statutory speed limit 20 (Class 1-2) 28 (Class 3)
Passenger 1(If properly equipped)
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electric-assisted Bicycle Statutes
(a) The manufacturer or distributor of an electric-assisted bicycle must apply a label to the bicycle that is permanently affixed in a prominent location. The label must contain the class number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric-assisted bicycle, and must be printed in a legible font with at least 9-point type. A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must have labeling that identifies the highest class or each of the electric-assisted bicycle classes in which it is capable of operating.
(b) A person must not modify an electric-assisted bicycle to change the motor-powered speed capability or motor engagement so that the bicycle no longer meets the requirements for the applicable class, unless:
(1) the person replaces the label required in paragraph (a) with revised information; or
(2) for a vehicle that no longer meets the requirements for any electric-assisted bicycle class, the person removes the labeling as an electric-assisted bicycle.
(c) An electric-assisted bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function: (1) when the brakes are applied; or (2) except for a class 2 electric-assisted bicycle or a multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle operating in class 2 mode, when the rider stops pedaling.
(d) A class 3 electric-assisted bicycle or multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed at which the bicycle is traveling in miles per hour.
(e) A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a throttle must not be capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour on motorized propulsion alone in any mode when the throttle is engaged.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motorized Bicycle-a bicycle that is propelled by an
electric or a liquid fuel motor (50 cubic centimeters or
less), which is capable of a maximum speed of not more
than 30mph.
Motorized Bicycle
Statute 169.011; 169.223; 169.974
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age 15 w/ two-wheel instruction permit
License, registration, insurance Drivers license, registration, insurance
Helmet required <18
Where can I ride?Roadway
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalk
Statutory speed limit Posted
Passenger No (<16 w/ permit may transport parent)
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mini Motorcycle (Pocket Motorcycle)-Not defined
in Minnesota statute. Generally, it’s a small
motorcycle with an electric or <49cc engine and no
pedals and does not exceed 30mph.
Mini Motorcycle
Statute NA
Ordinance 6-1-1; 7-3-2; 7-3-3; 7-3-4
Age NA
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required NA
Where can I ride?Private property
Where can’t I ride?Roadway
Statutory speed limit NA
Passenger NA
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motorcycle-every motor vehicle having a seat or
saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel
on not more than three wheels, including motor
scooters and autocycles. Motorcycle does not
include motorized bicycles or electric-assisted
bicycles.
Motorcycle
Statute 169.011; 169.974
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age 15 w/ motorcycle instructional permit
License, registration, insurance MN driver’s license, registration, insurance
Helmet required <18
Where can I ride?Roadways
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalks, bicycle paths
Statutory speed limit Posted
Passenger Yes (If properly equipped)
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motorized Foot Scooter-a device with handlebars
designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator,
and powered by an internal combustion engine or
electric motor that is capable of propelling the
device with or without human propulsion, and that
has no more than two 12-inch or smaller diameter
wheels and has an engine or motor that is capable
of a maximum speed of 15mph.
Motorized Foot Scooter
Statute 169.001; 169.225
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age 12
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required <18
Where can I ride?Roadway, bicycle path, bicycle lane
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalk
Statutory speed limit No
Passenger No
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motorized Foot Scooter Statutes
•Every person operating a motorized foot scooter shall have all rights and duties applicable to the operator of a bicycle, except in respect to those provisions relating expressly to motorized foot scooters and in respect to those provisions of law that by their nature cannot reasonably be applied to motorized foot scooters.
•No person may operate a motorized foot scooter upon a sidewalk, except when necessary to enter or leave adjacent property.
•No person may operate a motorized foot scooter that is carrying any person other than the operator.
•No person under the age of 12 years may operate a motorized foot scooter.
•No person under the age of 18 years may operate a motorized foot scooter without wearing properly fitted and fastened protective headgear that complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety.
•No person under the age of 18 years may operate a motorized foot scooter without wearing properly fitted and fastened protective headgear that complies with standards established by the
commissioner of public safety.
•A person operating a motorized foot scooter on a roadway shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
•A person may operate a motorized foot scooter on a bicycle path, bicycle lane, bicycle trail, or bikeway that is not reserved for the exclusive use of nonmotorized traffic, unless the local authority or governing body having jurisdiction over that path, lane, trail, or bikeway prohibits operation by law.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device-a self-balancing
device with two nontandem wheels, designed to transport
not more than one person, and operated by an electric
propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the
device to 15mph.
Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device
Statute(s)169.011; 169.212
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age No
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required No
Where can I ride?Roadway w/ speed limit <35mph, sidewalk,
bicycle path
Where can’t I ride?NA
Statutory speed limit Reasonable & prudent under the conditions
Passenger 1
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Micro-mobility Device-a vehicle that is capable of being
powered solely by an electric motor, is not capable of
exceeding 30mph, and has an unloaded weight less than
500lb. May include a bicycle, foot scooter, or electric
personal assistive mobility device.
Micro-mobility Device
Statute 169.011
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age NA
License, registration, insurance NA
Helmet required NA
Where can I ride?NA
Where can’t I ride?NA
Statutory speed limit 30
Passenger NA
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle-an electrically powered
motor vehicle that has 3 or 4 wheels, and has a speed
attainable in one mile of at least 20mph but not to
exceed 25mph.
Medium-speed Electric Vehicle-an electrically powered
4-wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or
crushproof body design, that can attain a max speed of
35mph, is fully enclosed and has at least 1 door for entry,
has a wheelbase of 40 inches or grater and wheel
diameter of 10 inches or greater
Neighborhood or Medium-speed Electric Vehicle
Statute 169.011
Ordinance 6-1-1
Age 15 w/ instructional permit
License, registration, insurance MN drivers license, registration, insurance
Helmet required No
Where can I ride?Roadways w/ speed limit <35mph
Where can’t I ride?Sidewalk, bicycle path
Statutory speed limit 35
Passenger Yes
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recreational Vehicles (Motorized Golf Cart, All-
Terrain Vehicle, and Utility Task Vehicles)
Recreational Vehicles
Statute 169.011; 169.045
Ordinance 6-1-1; 6-5-2
Age NA
License, registration, insurance No
Helmet required NA
Where can I ride?Private property, roadway w/ local permit
Where can’t I ride?Roadway, sidewalk, bicycle path
Statutory speed limit NA
Passenger Yes
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wheelchair-any manual or motorized wheelchair, scooter,
tricycle, or similar device used by a disabled person as a
substitute for walking.
Recreational Vehicles
Statute 169.011
Ordinance NA
Age NA
License, registration, insurance NA
Helmet required NA
Where can I ride?Anywhere pedestrians are permitted
Where can’t I ride?NA
Statutory speed limit NA
Passenger NA
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
§ 6-1-1: STATE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT ADOPTED; EXCEPTIONS:
Except for Statutes 169.04, 169.10, 169.11, 169.66, 169.78, 169.965, 169.966, and 169.98, Chapter 169 is hereby adopted as a traffic regulations ordinance for the City.
§ 6-5-1: DEFINITIONS:
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE:Any motor vehicle designed for, used or capable of use for sport, amusement or recreation, whether or not eligible to be licensed for use upon streets
and highways, including, but not limited to electric or liquid fuel powered scooters, minibikes, motorcycles, go -carts, hovercraft, snowmobiles converted to use with wheels, all-terrain
vehicles or dune buggies, but not including motor vehicles designed for commercial, industrial or agricultural use, motorized foot scooters as defined by Minnesota Statutes Section
169.011, subdivision 46, electric-assisted bicycles as defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 169.011, subdivision 27, electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined by Minnesota
Statutes Section 169.011, subdivision 26, and snowmobiles propelled by tracks.
§ 6-5-2: OPERATION RESTRICTIONS:
A.It shall be unlawful to operate a recreational motor vehicle within the City:
1.Upon private property without the written permission of the owner or person entitled to possession thereof. This restriction shall not apply to motor vehicles registered under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168 when operated by a driver licensed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 171 upon private driveways, roadways, lanes, ways, or parking lots where the
operation of licensed motor vehicles is not expressly prohibited by posted notice.
2.Upon any school grounds, public park, playground, recreational area, golf course, or other public property, except at such times and places as the proper authorities may authorize or
designate and subject to conditions imposed by such authorities. No operation whatsoever shall be allowed on the foregoing areas or places described in this subsection when the
recreational motor vehicle does not bear a license plate evidencing registration as required under Minnesota Statutes, Chapte r 168.
3.Upon any public sidewalk, walkway, or boulevard.
4.Upon the right of way of any public street or highway unless:
a.The recreational motor vehicle is licensed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168; and
b.The operator is licensed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 171; and
c.The vehicle is operated upon the improved portion of the right of way.
B.Exceptions: Recreational motor vehicles or other electric or motorized vehicles may be operated by a City employee or co ntractor in the performance of official duties.
C.It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized foot scooter within the City in locations identified in City Code 6-5-2.A.2 and 3. These devices they may be operated upon any public right of
way of any street or highway, in accordance with state law.
D.Electric personal assistive mobility devices are allowed on any public right of way or public property and must be operated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 169.212.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
§ 6-5-6: HELMETS:
Persons operating a recreational motor vehicle within the City or riding upon such recreational motor vehicle shall wear a he lmet that complies with standards established by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety.
§ 7-3-2: DEFINITIONS:
MOTORIZED RECREATION VEHICLE:Any motorized self-propelled, off the road or all-terrain vehicle, including, but not limited to, any snowmobile, minibike, amphibious vehicle,
motorcycle, go-cart, trail bike, dune buggy or all-terrain cycle.
§ 7-3-3: ACTIVITIES REQUIRING PERMIT:
No person shall engage in the following activities, except pursuant to a permit for the activity:
H.Operate motorized vehicles and equipment on park and open space property, except in parking lots or designated areas.
§ 7-3-4: PROHIBITED ACTS:
The following acts are prohibited:
C.Vehicles:
1.Operate a bicycle or other motorized recreation vehicle, except as posted.
2.Operate a snowmobile except on designated trails.
3.Operate any vehicle in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour or other posted speed limits.
4.Park off of paved surfaces or in non-designated parking areas.
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ordinance Considerations:
What are other communities and the state doing
to enhance e-bike safety?
Should Cottage regulate a minimum age and
qualification to ride?
Should helmets be required?
Where should riding be permitted or prohibited?
Should we impose speed limits?
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
How should CGPD perform education and
enforcement?
What are the next steps and timeline?
COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recommendations:
•Maintain MN Traffic Code Ch. 169 as the
backbone of our ordinance, and consider:
•Require a helmet for all riders <18yo.
•Permit motorized scooters on sidewalks
and trails.
•Impose a speed limit on sidewalks and
trails.
•Implement a public awareness campaign with
community partners.
•Collaborate with the Youth Service Bureau to
create a juvenile diversion/elective safety
course for youth and parents.
•Consider signage throughout the community.
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COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016
COUNCIL CHAMBER -7:00 PM
1 Call to Order
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
4 Open Forum
5 Adoption of Agenda
6 Presentations
7 Consent Agenda
A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (2025-12-17)
January 7, 2026
Staff Recommendation: Approve the December 17, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
B Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (2025-11-24)
Staff Recommendation: Accept and place on file the minutes from the November 24, 2025, Planning
Commission meeting.
C Rental License Approvals
Staff Recommendation: Approve the issuance of rental licenses to the properties listed in the attached table.
D Single-occasion gambling permit and liquor permit -St. Rita's Church
Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of a single-occasion gambling permit and liquor permit to St.
Rita's Church to serve alcohol and conduct bingo at 8694 80th Street, on February 14, 2026, from 6 pm to 9
pm.
E Designate a Newspaper
Staff Recommendation: Designate the St. Paul Pioneer Press as the official newspaper for the City of Cottage
Grove for 2026.
F 2026 Business Licenses
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2026-008 approving the Business Licenses listed in Attachment
A.
G Worksite Wellness Grant Application
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Wellness Committee to apply for the Worksite Wellness Grant through
Washington County.
H Compensation Study -Paypoint HR
Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposal for Paypoint HR to conduct a compensation study in 2026 in
the amount of $30,000.00.
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COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL
RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE AND EVENT CENTER
11099 US 61 SOUTH
COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016
-8:00 AM
1 Doors Open & Continental Breakfast (7:30 AM)
January 10, 2026
2 Welcome by Mayor Myron Bailey and City Administrator Jennifer Levitt (8:00 AM)
A 2025 Strategic Plan Update
3 Warm-up: Wins for the Year. (8:15 AM)
4 Discussion: Fund Balance Allocation and Future Revenue (8:45 AM)
5 15-minute Break (9:15 AM)
6 Community Development Strategic Plan (9:30 AM)
A Community Development Department Staffing Report
7 Discussion: City Development Update {10:15 AM)
A Economic Development Strategic Plan Report
8 City Landscaping (11:00 AM)
A 2025 Strategic Plan -Landscaping
9 Update: Public Works/Parks Building Relocation Project (11:15 AM)
A Public Works & Parks Building Relocation Project
10 Lunch and Discussion on City Communication Strategy (11:30 AM)
A 2026 Communications Priorities
11 Fire Department Standard of Cover Study Presentation (12:15 AM)
A Fire Safety Standard of Cover Study
12 Cottage Grove Parks, Today and Tomorrow (1:15 PM)
A East Ravine Park Planning
13 Break (1:45 PM)
14 Financial Management Plan (2:00 PM)
A Financial Management Plan Review
15 Recap and Closing (3:00 PM)
16 Adjournment (4:00 PM)
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