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News & Events
Check here often for the latest news and happenings in the City of Cottage Grove. Also, keep us
in mind if you're ever looking for a change in career - the City has a
friendly, progressive work environment that I'm sure you would enjoy!
2008 Arbor Day Event
The City of Cottage Grove is sponsoring an Arbor Day Event to promote local parks, tree planting and environmental awareness. The City is inviting everyone to attend the event on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 9:00-Noon at Highlands Park - 6975 Idsen Ave. So.
Nurseries and landscaping companies will be available to sell trees and answer questions related to lawn care, flower maintenance, and tree maintenance. The City will have booths set up promoting buckthorn removal and upcoming park improvements. The first 100 Cottage Grove residents will receive a free Maple Tree; limit one per household.
If there are any tree nurseries, landscaping companies or environmental organizations that would like to set up a booth at this event to sell your products or promote your organization, please give Brian Voelker a call at 651-458-2808.
Nelson Mine Expansion Project
An open house will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 – 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN. Public comment on the Nelson Mine Project Scoping EAW (available at City Hall and at the Park Grove Branch Library) and Draft Scoping Decision Document (available for download here) can be submitted during the comment period beginning April 21, 2008, and ending on May 21, 2008. If you have questions, contact John McCool, Senior Planner, City of Cottage Grove, 7516 – 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016; by telephone at 651-458-2874; fax at 651-458-2881; or via email to jmccool@cottage-grove.org. A full press release can be found by following this link.
Sexual Predator Forum Held
A community forum was held on April 10th hosted by the CG Police Department. Thank you to everyone that either presented or attended - a lot of good information was shared! The goals of the forum were:
- To dispel some of the common myths and fears and to provide accurate information about predatory offenders and their victims based upon research and professional experience.
- To provide participants with steps to take to protect themselves and their families from sexual violence.
- To familiarize participants with the resources available in their community to assist in sexual violence prevention and provide services to the victims of sexual violence.
- To raise public awareness about sexual violence and to motivate participants to discuss the issue of sexual violence with family members.
Please follow these links to download documents presented from the forum.
Helpful Links
Fire Fighters Needed
The Cottage Grove Fire Department is looking for people interested in a vital and rewarding job opportunity. No special training is needed - all training will be provided. Please download and fill out an application form and mail it to:
City of Cottage Grove, c/o Deputy Chief Al Beasley
7516 80th St. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
You may also drop off applications in person at City Hall. If you have additional questions, please contact Deputy Chief Beasley directly at 458-6083.
PFC Information and Updates
For general information about Perfluorochemicals and Health in Minnesota, follow this link to a page set up by the Minnesota Department of Health. Information can also be obtained from the Washington County Groundwater Contamination web page by following this link, or by viewing any of the following documents:
| MDH Press Release |
Initial press release from the Dept. of Health - from Jan. 19, 2007 |
| 3M Letter |
Letter to the Cottage Grove Mayor from 3M regarding groundwater contamination, dated Feb. 12, 2007 |
| Filter Recommendation |
An informational sheet on using filtration units to reduce PFBA's in drinking water |
| Contact List |
Contact names and numbers for PFC related questions |
MNDot Open houses scheduled to outline 2008 Highway 61 Mississippi River bridge maintenance project at Hastings
For more information follow link.
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