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The addendum recommendation was moved by Commissioner Brown and seconded; the commission then voted in favor. Commissioners also amended the recommendation to remove the plan’s last sentence about Site G so the final addendum retains site G but omits the sentence that suggested shrinking it pending development.

The addendum directs council-level prioritization of a community park around Vandenberg Lake (Site A/B) and greater emphasis on trail connectivity that would allow smaller neighborhood parks (sites E and F) to supplement, rather than replace, the community park. Zach, parks staff, told the commission: \"plan for parks within that 10 minute walk, and then you can always work back from there depending on how the official plan develops.\" He also noted corrections to the packet (one instance listed a \"10 mile\" walk; staff will correct that to \"10 minute\").

Commission discussion focused on prioritization, safe pedestrian crossings and the tradeoff between trail connections and land-acquisition costs. Commissioner Brown said removing or downgrading the western trail segment and relying on sidewalks could save land-acquisition costs, but several commissioners stressed that any reduction in neighborhood-park size depends on \"safe crossings\" to ensure residents can reach the community park. Zach confirmed staff had included a natural resources inventory and a land-use response from the community development director; staff reported there is currently no intent from the public school district to include school property in the development area.

On Site E (near Keats Avenue) staff explained the elevated location is likely to host a water tower and that a small neighborhood park around the tower could be an efficient use of the land, with minimal additional acquisition required. On Site F staff described a low-priority mini-park or possible homeowners-association park that could act as a trail hub where east-west trails converge. Staff said Site G, south of Eightieth Street, was included to serve a potentially segregated neighborhood but acknowledged vehicle and County Road 19 crossings would be an access obstacle.

The commission debated whether to finalize its recommendation at the meeting because only four commissioners were present and the commission will not meet in July; Commissioners expressed a preference to provide council with prioritization guidance now rather than delay until August. Following discussion, Brown moved to \"follow staff recommendation and add the language as an addendum to the East Ravine Park And Trails master plan as outlined, correspondence from 03/10/2025 as Zac proposed and just summarized for us.\" The motion passed after an amendment to remove the last sentence about Site G.

The commission’s recommendation is advisory; council will consider the addendum and any final decisions on park acquisition, design and budget. Staff said the final addendum and corrected packet language will be provided to council as the commission’s preferred prioritization.

Less critical details: commissioners asked for coordination with public safety on crossings and flagged the possibility that private developments (for example, a retirement community with its own courts) could change neighborhood needs. Staff noted many specifics depend on future development patterns and the city’s comprehensive plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cottage Grove Park & Rec. Board Meeting 5-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission voted to recommend staff’s proposed addendum to the East Ravine Park and Trail master plan, prioritizing a lakeside community park and trail connectivity, and approved an amendment removing tentative language about Site G.","taxTitle","Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota","taxId",52786,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059568,"Parks staff report project delays, new pickleball courts and a $5 million grant application for Mississippi Dunes",331,1785000,2116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294217-ec24a831a2278688a73bc0f2f7957668&start=1785&end=2116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294217-ec24a831a2278688a73bc0f2f7957668/thumbnail_1785000.jpg","/articles/6059568/Cottage-Grove/Washington-County/Minnesota/Parks-staff-report-project-delays-new-pickleball-courts-and-a-5-million-grant-application-for-Mississippi-Dunes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059568-6b77cc438907f09b0d3b0b5969dec7c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440130&Signature=TSonIlt-RPm5fhELIRsU2J~OfHoPFCae4XGJ2ehaGrm11xvf2tI~QLgkDhtPqfqEk7LCxC8Nidy3g9GfO2-QwJpd~FI~T3APKqFPit1gfuzGlNHHtCvKRXaUI5YiXMj8fr6L1tbzYbdJg~XQOPevnhzJhmGMT7cgOjGZNJj6fkGt5uRGk5~lA0pCqyNmsrtVJ1VifxFtsgbNwQ9t8nikPd4LkuOjEgaNP0y3Vcjx6hKK6OAUYQruAl-mrE5QCLwRYNf-xJVhpS5WXEkRy0KBIqhFWZCBFjhZnR-NfT-p23lX40WpVQ1Jaao-uK1RzIDSaYfXrlU6eQIcEhl1N72a5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff updated the commission on multiple ongoing projects and operations, reporting schedule changes, new facilities and a large grant application.

Zach, parks staff, said Denzer Park work has been provisionally delayed after a planned apartment development and nearby housing were postponed; staff will construct a retaining boulder wall, seed and stabilize the site and schedule final work when development activity resumes. On Granada Park, staff said they will build a small 12-stall parking lot in‑house to address neighborhood parking concerns; crew work already required removal of a large tree to start the lot.

Woodridge Park will be rebuilt to include five lit pickleball courts and a reconstructed ice rink; staff said new sports lighting will support the courts and help ease local demand for pickleball facilities. On the Cottage Grove Trailway corridor restoration (area under power lines between Hinton Avenue and Imperial Avenue), staff reported difficulty obtaining a burn permit and said chipping and hauling would be “tens of thousands of dollars more” than burning; staff will stage smaller piles and pursue winter burning or other cost-effective options and noted some neighbors have complained about large debris piles.

Altman Park plans and specifications were authorized by council and bids were scheduled to open the week of the meeting; staff said favorable bids would allow construction of three rectangular fields, a playground and a small picnic shelter. On Mississippi Dunes Park, staff said the city submitted an initial request for $5,000,000 from a priority settlement fund (referred to in the packet as \"3 m priority 2 settlement funds\"); staff expects to hear whether the project advances to the next application stage in June or July. Staff said if the project advances, the city will prepare a formal application and that the initial submission was a detailed request for proposals.

Kingston Park building design work is nearly complete, but council asked staff to hold on bidding for construction because of economic concerns and other project priorities; power infrastructure work has started at the site. On Hamlet Pond dredging, staff reported spoils may be hauled out this summer if conditions stay dry; if not, removal will wait until next winter when hauling conditions allow.

Staff also proposed options for the June meeting (off-site tour, bus tour, or an outdoor working meeting to clean up a park); commissioners favored an out‑of‑chambers meeting and indicated interest in a park cleanup option. Staff noted paddle-boat service at Highlands Park will open tomorrow (May 13) and kayaks are tentatively scheduled for May 22.

Ending: Staff will update the commission on bids, grant application progress and the Trailway restoration schedule at future meetings.","Staff updated the commission on a range of park projects: Denzer Park construction delayed, Granada Park parking to be built in-house, five lit pickleball courts planned at Woodridge Park, Cottage Grove Trailway restoration hampered by burn-permit issues, Altman Park bids opening soon, and a $5,000,000 application submitted for Mississippi Dunes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059573,"Commission reviews second application to name a park for Roger and Myra Petersen",146,381000,527000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294217-ec24a831a2278688a73bc0f2f7957668&start=381&end=527","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294217-ec24a831a2278688a73bc0f2f7957668/thumbnail_381000.jpg","/articles/6059573/Cottage-Grove/Washington-County/Minnesota/Commission-reviews-second-application-to-name-a-park-for-Roger-and-Myra-Petersen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059573-7249cf6a759cf2d0b08fdefb57f3e48b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440130&Signature=oQ7l83-u3S4vochm-qlNkk~wZt~hHUlmD9SX9w5alUmAqW8VXpVpX9Zy4o3tBEBLvnbH0i322WDDAb4LrSUqyUyDGPSPuvluF4ZVUaUN95~sqZ~oTVmdwP21bGYuKalj1WrYTKL-UlWlU5Cw6kbppdQbmv1F3TzHgn17QAaPw1cw-Z3y~rB4z6BZWotb~p2RosAjYcqmeBXPzh5qvpSHAYRopnznj-lJnFQ1HXlQPOxS4PBvEoEC9RFkk9CcJn2f21~Vh0NNYp6u03u5~3cY5iW1~5XTTJwgq9Py6ETwzUBr44dHvnJeF00tnccbsVLHMij1UyGVRZtl7zHhVS5hZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission held a second review of an application to name a park for Roger and Myra Petersen and provided informal guidance to staff; no formal action was taken because the city’s park naming policy requires at least two reviews before a formal recommendation.

Staff said the application and memo are in the meeting packet and noted this was the commission’s second review. The chair explained: \"There's no formal action needed tonight because you do need at least 2 reviews before taking action.\"

Commissioners discussed naming conventions and consistency with prior park namings. One commissioner said: \"I think we could be kinda consistent with that and add the Roger and Myra, especially since both, people made several contributions to the community.\" The commission did not move to a formal vote; staff said formal action could occur at a later meeting (June or August) if the commission so chooses.

Because this was a procedural second review, the commission did not request additional materials beyond the packet but noted the mayor had spoken at the prior meeting. Staff will keep the item on the agenda for the required second review and return it for a future formal recommendation when the commission has completed the review process.

Ending: The item remains pending; staff will present a formal recommendation after the commission completes the required reviews.","The commission reviewed a second application to name a park for Roger and Myra Petersen under the city’s park naming policy; no formal action required because policy requires at least two reviews.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission recommends addendum to East Ravine Park and Trail master plan, removes tentative line about Site G

Parks staff report project delays, new pickleball courts and a $5 million grant application for Mississippi Dunes

Commission reviews second application to name a park for Roger and Myra Petersen