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Cottage Grove parks commission approves 2026–2030 capital plan, backs Lamar Park cell‑tower concept and 3M grant recommendation
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission approved the 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan, endorsed a concept for a cell tower in Lamar Park and approved a letter recommending Mississippi Dunes Park for 3M settlement grant funding.
The Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on Sept. 8 voted to approve the city's 2026'20230 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), to support a concept for a cellular tower at Lamar Park and to authorize a letter of recommendation for a 3M settlement grant application for Mississippi Dunes Park.
The CIP covers proposed capital projects costing $15,000 or more and uses multiple funding sources discussed at the meeting, including the Park Trust Fund (development dedication fees), the Park Improvement Fund (revenue from cellular-antenna leases and other sources) and bond proceeds for larger projects. Zach, parks staff, presented the plan and described the role of those funds and the city's process for prioritizing work across neighborhood and community parks.
Commission members made a motion to approve the…
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