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Cottage Grove schedules experimental town-hall meeting June 4 to review proposed budget
Summary
The Cottage Grove City Council set an experimental town-hall on Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. to gather public input on the proposed budget. Staff recommended holding the session in the Shepherd Room (or chamber) to meet open‑meeting broadcast requirements while councilors discussed outdoor options and accessibility measures.
The Cottage Grove City Council agreed to hold an experimental town-hall meeting on Wednesday, June 4, starting at 7:00 p.m., to give residents a less formal opportunity to review and comment on the proposed city budget.
City staff recommended using the Shepherd Room at the community center because the room supports the audio‑visual setup needed to broadcast the meeting and permit remote participation required under state open‑meeting rules. A staff member told the council, "City staff's recommendation is that we hold this at the Shepherd Room over at the community center," citing the room's microphones and the ability to broadcast online.
Councilors discussed an…
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