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Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is the official decision-making body when it comes to
economic development. EDA members include elected City officials, local citizens and business representatives,
who work together to consider ways to attract and retain businesses in Cottage Grove, assist businesses with
expansion, and enable the rehabilitation and/or redevelopment of areas within the community.
Please click here to view the 2007 EDA Annual Report.
2008 Mission
The Economic Development Authority works with its partners to encourage business and industry, and the
creation of quality jobs in the City of Cottage Grove using all tools and methods that are appropriate.
2007-2012 Guiding Principles
- Encourage quality commercial and industrial development, which enhances the quality of life for Cottage
Grove's citizens and is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
- Utilize sound financial practices in using incentives to attract and expand businesses in the community.
- Consider the use of incentives in instances where they will promote quality jobs and development for the city.
- Recognize the interdependence of the private and public sector in a healthy community and foster a spirit
of cooperation between the two sectors.
2007-2012 Goals
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Attract new industries to bring an enhanced tax base, quality jobs and new capital into the region. Work toward completing build out of the industrial park;
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Successfully become one of the first communities mentioned as a choice business location; one that enthusiastically supports economic development as essential to improving quality of life; one that provides ease of process and has the technology needed for the upcoming business needs;
- Ensure that property is allocated for future retail development e.g. Keats/Hwy 61;
- Support and retain existing businesses and encourage their continued growth and prosperity;
- Redevelopment of older retail areas of Cottage Grove i.e. G-Will Center;
- Influence local, regional, and state issues critical to business site location decisions and overall business climate.
The top Goal/Priorities have been identified, with Goal A being those with the highest priority:
Goal A
- Continued expansion of the Industrial Park;
- Add/attract two to three new projects per year;
- Encourage high value development;
- Along with other efforts, provide niche targeting to include machine shops (tool & die), printing; plastic injection molding and welding/fabrication;
- Include corporate campus opportunity.
Goal B
- Update/use marketing plan;
- Look at various ways to recruit businesses;
- Market the fact that highway access is greatly improved with the half of the Wakota Bridge in place;
- Continue to assist businesses;
- Provide for technology infrastructure – so when businesses look to locate, this is one of the items that is available (private sector could provide).
Goal C
- Ensure retail opportunity;
- Finish design for Frattalone / Aspen Grove parcels;
- Build out senior housing portion and move toward completion of the retail portion of Norris Square;
- Develop the Cottage View site into quality regional retail complex e.g. anchor store and other retail establishments.
Goal D
- Support and retain existing business;
- Work to ensure business retention (no losses to another community);
- Continue business district meetings to engage current businesses.
Goal E
- Redevelopment: Target the G-Will and Langdon areas as well as brownfield sites (i.e. A & F Auto);
- Complete TH61/CR19 infrastructure planning toward Cottage View redevelopment;
- Build out the Norris Square (aka Cottage Square) project.
Goal F
- Influence business climate decisions.
Marketing Campaign
One of the key components for achieving some of the goals listed above is the ED marketing campaign. For the
past several years, the Economic Development department has produced an award-winning marketing program of postcards,
brochures and other vehicles to promote development opportunities in Cottage Grove.
This marketing activity will continue in 2008.
EDA Golf Outing
Since 1995, the Cottage Grove EDA has sponsored a golf outing to invite developers, construction contractors, and
brokers to see and learn for themselves the development opportunities that exist in Cottage Grove.
The event has grown bigger and more successful each year, selling out every year since 2002.
From a modest beginning with only 30 golfers, the 2007 tournament attracted 104 participants from throughout the
development community to River Oaks, Cottage
Grove's course that is rated a Four Star Place to Play by Golf Digest.
In 2008, the EDA will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the golf outing with special sponsorship
levels, prizes, give-aways and marketing, including print ads, postcards, hole sponsorships and other promotional
opportunities. The date of the 2008 tournament will be Tuesday, August 12. If you are interested in participating in or sponsoring the 13th anniversary golf outing, please
contact Jesse Swenson.
| Economic Development Department Contacts |
| City of Cottage Grove |
| 7516 - 80th Street South |
| Cottage Grove, MN 55016 |
| Phone: |
(651) 458-2800 |
| Email: |
econdev@cottage-grove.org |
| Economic Development Authority Members |
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Term End Date |
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Term End Date |
Fred Luden
President |
12/31/2008 |
Sandy Shiely Vice President |
12/31/2008 |
Gerald Weingartner
Secretary/Treasurer |
12/31/2008 |
Richard Remackel
Authority Member |
12/31/2008 |
Tony Jurgens
Authority Member |
12/31/2009 |
Paul Poncin
Authority Member |
12/31/2011 |
Sarah Westall
Authority Member |
12/31/2011 |
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| Economic Development Authority Staff Members |
Ryan Schroeder
City Administrator
(651) 458-2822 |
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Ron Hedberg
Director of Finance &
Admin Services
(651) 458-2832 |
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Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
(651) 458-2883 |
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Ken Smith
Management Analyst
(651) 458-2882 |
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Jesse Swenson
Management Analyst
(651) 458-2833 |
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Boards & Commissions
 Human Services/Rights
Planning
Parks, Rec & Natural Resources
Public Safety, Health & Welfare
Public Works
Historic Preservation
Economic Development Authority
Archived Minutes
2008 Archived Minutes
April 8, 2008
March 11, 2008
February 12, 2008
January- No meeting
2007 Archived Minutes
December 11, 2007
November 13, 2007
October 9, 2007- no quorum
September 11, 2007
August 14, 2007
July 10, 2007
June 12, 2007
May 8, 2007
April 10, 2007
March 13, 2007
February 13, 2007
January 9, 2007
2006 Archived Minutes
December 12, 2006
November 14, 2006
October 10, 2006
September 12, 2006
August 8, 2006
July- No meeting
June 13, 2006
May 9, 2006
April 11, 2006
March 14, 2006
February 14, 2006
January 10, 2006
2005 Archived Minutes
December 13, 2005
November 8, 2005
October 11 , 2005
September 13, 2005
August 9, 2005
July 12 , 2005
June 14, 2005
May 10, 2005
April 12, 2005
March. 8 , 2005
February 8, 2005
January 11, 2005
2004 Archived Minutes
Dec. 14, 2004
Nov. 9, 2004
Oct. 12, 2004
Sept. 14, 2004
Aug. 10, 2004
July 13, 2004
June 8, 2004
May 11, 2004
Apr. 13, 2004
Mar. 9, 2004
Feb. 10, 2004
Jan. 13, 2004
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