Cottage Grove Convention and Visitor Bureau Meeting 8-25-26

The City of Cottage Grove's Convention and Visitors Bureau held a meeting on August 25, 2026, primarily focusing on updates related to local tourism and community events. Key procurement-related discussions included a report on the second quarter 2026 lodging tax collections, which showed a slight increase of 1.22% compared to the previous year, attributed to better compliance and economic factors. Additionally, the board received an update on the upcoming fourth annual Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival, including sponsorships totaling $8,500 and vendor participation capped at 35 food trucks, with ongoing recruitment for marketplace vendors. No new contracts, bids, or capital projects were discussed, but the meeting concluded with a planned workshop on redesigning the Convention and Visitors Bureau website, indicating potential future procurement activity related to digital services.