City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meetings
are held at City Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Current Members and Openings
There are seven members on the Commission. There are currently no openings.  Two of the positions are reserved for youth members. Commission members are appointed by the City Council for two year terms.

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Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission's aim is to develop programs within the City as they relate to park, recreation and natural resources. The commission provides a continuing analysis of programs and services to meet citizens' recreational needs and to protect the environment in order to enhance the quality of life in the community. The commission participates in the development and planning of parks, owned and maintained by the City, County, State or federal government. Commission members need to be aware of development proposals and growth issues to ensure park and open space deeds are balanced throughout the community.

Purpose
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission aids and assists the City Council in formulating and following sound conservation and land use management. It also assists the Planning Commission in the preparation and implementation of park and open space plan of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission reviews site plans for new and existing parks and open space area, conservancy and scenic overview, and also includes making recommendations regarding the care, maintenance and development of city parks.

Duties

  1. Review all preliminary plats for commercial, industrial, and residential development within the City.
  2. Ensure environmental significant areas are preserved from urban development.
  3. Act as a liaison between City Council and other City organizations that provide recreational programs.
  4. Provide feedback about existing recreational programs.
  5. Review equipment needs of the City parks and playgrounds and make recommendations to the City Council on those needs.

Authorizations
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission is authorized by the City Council to assist in the development of ordinances relating to parks, recreation and natural resources. They are to assist in prioritization and making recommendations to the Park and Recreation Department's annual operating budget.

 


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Minutes from 2007 Meetings
January 8
February 12
March 12

April 9

May 14

June 11

July - cancelled

August 13

Minutes from 2006 Meetings
January 6 - cancelled
February 13
March 13 - cancelled
April 10
May 8
June 12
July - cancelled
August 14
September 11
October 9
November - cancelled
December 11 - quorum not present, informational only

Minutes from 2005 Meetings
January 10
February 14
March 14 - cancelled
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11 - cancelled
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12 - cancelled

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