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Cottage Grove Council accepts $4,997.30 Lions Club donation to equip City Hall workout room
Summary
Councilmember Olson, president of the Cottage Grove Lions Club, described the club’s $4,997.30 donation to provide fitness equipment for the City Hall workout room used by public‑safety staff; the council approved the donation by voice vote.
The Cottage Grove City Council approved a $4,997.30 donation from the Cottage Grove Lions Club to purchase fitness equipment for the City Hall workout room used by public‑safety personnel.
Councilmember Olson, who identified himself as current Lions Club president, said the funds were raised at the Hometown Heroes golf tournament in partnership with local veterans and community groups and were intended to support first responders’ fitness and preparedness. Olson thanked Captain Peterson of the public‑safety team for helping select equipment.
Councilmember Beatty moved to approve the donation; Councilmember Garza seconded, and the council approved the donation by voice vote.
The council recorded the donation as part of the consent agenda but pulled the item for brief public explanation before voting.
