Council approves Park Grove Library remodel and development agreement with Washington County, 4–1

Sep 18, 2025

The council approved a site-plan review and a development agreement with Washington County for a substantial remodel and site improvements at Park Grove Library (7900 Hemingway Ave S). Approval passed 4–1; Mayor Bailey voted no and explained concerns about site size and long-term capacity.

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Cottage Grove’s City Council on Sept. 17 approved a site-plan review and a development agreement with Washington County to remodel and expand the Park Grove Library at 7900 Hemingway Avenue South. Both motions passed by 4–1; Mayor Bailey announced a planned no vote and explained concerns about future capacity and the site’s constraints.

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