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Council adopts assessments for unpaid noxious-weed and diseased-tree abatements
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to assess the costs of abating tall grass, noxious weeds and one diseased tree to property owners after the city paid contractor invoices; staff said the assessments follow city code and Minnesota statutes.
The Cottage Grove City Council on Oct. 15 adopted a resolution placing unpaid special charges on the tax rolls for properties where the city contracted to remove tall grass, noxious weeds or diseased trees.
Brenda Malinowski, finance director, said the assessments follow city code and a statutory collection process. Staff noted that code enforcement issued 79 notices in 2025 and that the city contracted to abate conditions in…
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