To be used for the purpose of cooking food only.
Q. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
A. Request forms for obtaining a copy of a police report are available at the Cottage Grove Police Department, Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. The number for police administration and records is (651) 458-2850. It takes 24-48 hours to process the requests. There are fees associated with the reports. Accident
reports are $5.
Q. Is it legal to hunt in Cottage Grove?
A. Yes, with restrictions. Permits are not required, although you must obtain written permission from the landowner. Detailed maps of the allowable
hunting areas at the Cottage Grove Police Department are available for download or may be picked up at the Police Dept. Maps are in PDF format. Please follow this link for a 2007 map of allowed firearm hunting areas, and this link for a 2007 map of allowed bow hunting areas.
Q. Can I have a block party in Cottage Grove? Are block parties subject to noise ordinances?
A. Yes and yes. You can obtain an application for a permit for a block party at the Cottage Grove Police
Department., 7516 - 80th Street South. Block parties are subject to all pertinent ordinances.
Pets
Q. Help! I've lost my pet. Is there anyone I can call?
A. Listed below is the pertinent information about finding your lost pet:
If you've lost your pet, call the police department at (651) 458-2850, Monday thru Friday between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
If they've brought in your pet, they can tell you how to recover it, otherwise they will take your
name, phone number and a description of the pet.
Once an animal is turned in, if it is licensed, the police department will attempt to contact the
registered owner at the phone number given at the time the license was issued. If the police are unable to contact
the owner, the animal will be impounded.
Impounded animals are brought to Park Grove Pet Hospital at 7663 79th Street South in Cottage
Grove. You can call them directly at (651) 459-9663 to see if your pet is there. They are open Mondays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Impounded animals are kept at Park Grove Pet Hospital for 7 days.
After 7 days, animals that are unhealthy, aggressive, or otherwise not adoptable are put to sleep.
Adoptable animals may be kept at the pet hospital indefinitely until a new home is found for them, or they may be sent to
a shelter or rescue agency. Please contact Park Grove Pet Hospital for more
information.
You will be assessed a fee to recover your animal, payable to the City of Cottage Grove. The fees
must be paid before the animal can be returned. Stop into the Police Department at City Hall, during the same hours
that the Pet Hospital is open. After fees are paid, the pet can be picked up at the Pet Hospital.
Ordinances
You can view the Cottage Grove City Ordinances in their entirety at the
Sterling Codifiers web site.
Q. What is the curfew for juveniles in Cottage Grove?
A.
| Age |
Days |
Curfew |
| Under Age 12 |
Sun - Thurs
Fri - Sat |
9 PM - 5 AM
10 PM - 5 AM |
| Age 12 - 14 |
All Week |
11 PM - 5 AM |
| Age 15 - 16 |
Sun - Thurs
Fri - Sat |
11 PM - 5 AM
Midnight - 5 AM |
| Age 17 |
No curfew |
|
Q. Are there winter parking regulations in Cottage Grove?
A. There is an on-street parking ban for all public streets. It is in effect from October 1st to April 30th
prohibiting on-street parking between the hours of 2 AM - 6 AM.
Q. Does Cottage Grove require my dog or cat to be licensed?
A. Yes, annually. Contact City Hall at (651) 458-2800 to obtain license requirements, or visit this web site's
animal license section.
Q. Does Cottage Grove have a leash law for animals?
A. Yes. Ordinance 5-4-2 states in part: "It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor to permit a domestic animal
to run at large within the limits of the City."
Q. Can I ride my snowmobile within the City of Cottage Grove?
A. Yes, with restrictions. Hours of operation, driver requirements, areas of operation, noise restrictions and
additional restrictions can be viewed in the
City Ordinances database. Enter the
word "snowmobile" into the search box.
Q. Is it necessary to have a permit to sell door to door in Cottage Grove?
A. Yes, Ordinance 3-4-1 says in part that all peddlers, vendors and solicitors are required to have a permit
issued by the City. Religious, charitable, patriotic or philanthropic organizations shall be exempt from payment of
the fee, on verification of their tax-exempt status.
Q. Is there an ordinance that covers loud noises in the city?
A. Yes. Go to the City Ordinances web
site, and enter the ordinance number 5-1-2, or the word "noise."
Police Programs
Q. What is Neighborhood Crimewatch? How do I join Neighborhood Crimewatch?
A. Neighborhood Crimewatch
is a program which encourages neighbors to look out for one another and report
suspicious activity to the Police Department when it's occurring. The Cottage Grove Police Department provides
training in burglary prevention and personal safety by a Cottage Grove Police Officer. For more information, or
to join, contact Community Watch Coordinator Diane McCabe at (651) 459-6053.
Q. What is a McGruff House?
A. McGruff participants agree to provide their home as a
temporary safe haven for children who are in immediate need of help. For additional information
contact Community Watch Coordinator Diane McCabe at (651) 458-6053.
General Information
Q. What is the mailing address and phone number of the Cottage Grove Police Department?
A. Cottage Grove Police Department
7516 - 80th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Emergency Phone Number: 9-1-1
Dispatch Phone Number (non-emergency): (651) 439-9381
Administrative Phone Number: (651) 458-2850
Public Safety