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Cottage Grove council votes 5–2 to regain and auction city shower trailer after heated debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and council debate over liability, budget pressure and nonprofit investment, the Cottage Grove City Council directed staff to regain possession of a city‑owned shower trailer and auction it at the earliest available date.
The Cottage Grove City Council voted 5–2 to direct the city manager to reclaim a city‑owned shower and restroom trailer and auction it off, ending months of discussion over whether the trailer should remain under city control, be gifted to a local nonprofit or be sold to raise funds.
The trailer was purchased in December 2020 for $59,929 and had been operated by Community Sharing under an agreement that expired Dec. 31, 2022. City Manager Sauerweig told the council the city pays about $25.60 an hour for 2–3 hours of weekly cleaning and listed last year’s insurance premium…
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