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Cottage Grove council adopts updated fee schedule with targeted waivers and higher event fees
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2174 to raise several user fees—about 10% at the golf course, increase private cart storage to $300/month, standardized engineering fees, and added janitorial and equipment charges—while amending waiver language and reducing some park and special-event application fees to $0 for residents and nonprofits; the motion passed 6–1.
Cottage Grove’s City Council voted to adopt a revised comprehensive fee schedule (Resolution 2174) that raises several user fees and creates more explicit waiver procedures for nonprofits and residents, while approving targeted fee reductions for local users.
Public Works Director Stewart said the package seeks modest revenue to cover rising operating costs. “Staff has reviewed the fees from local golf courses and found Middlefield's fees were substantially lower than comparable courses,” he said, recommending an overall increase of about "approximately a 10% increase" with some individual adjustments.
Key changes approved by council: - Middleville golf fees: a general ~10% increase to better…
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