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Cottage Grove renews municipal judge contract and awards 5% merit increase to city manager
Cottage Grove City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary
Council unanimously renewed the municipal court judge's one-year contract and approved a 5% merit increase for City Manager Mike Sauerwein, foregoing a proposed 3% cost-of-living adjustment after council discussion of budget constraints.
The council approved two personnel-related actions during the meeting: renewal of the municipal court judge’s contract and a compensation adjustment for the city manager.
Judge contract: City staff recommended renewal of the municipal court judge’s one-year contract after the council reviewed the judge’s…
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