Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 5-20-26

The City of Cottage Grove MN held a City Council meeting on May 20, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council awarded the 2026 Stensor Park project bid to Benson Excavating LLC for $2,283,882.15, covering grading, trail paving, sidewalk construction, and park amenities installation. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for the preliminary and final plats and site plan review for a new Quick Trip convenience store and fuel canopies at Manning Avenue and Highway 61, with future development potential on the site. The meeting also included a public hearing and approval of conduit debt host approval for a senior housing facility bond refunding by Presbyterian Homes, with the city acting as host but not bearing financial responsibility. Other agenda items included a proclamation of May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month and updates on local infrastructure funding, including a $9.66 million state bonding bill for road projects. The council also discussed upcoming community events and recognized public works efforts. A closed session was scheduled for property acquisition discussions.