FEBRUARY 2017
Cottage Grove Reports Congratulations to the 2016 Photo Contest Winners INSIDE THIS ISSUE Mayor’s State of the City Set for March 15 Open House for Highway 95/ Manning Avenue Construction Ravine Regional Park To Close March 1 County Highway 22/70th Street Construction Afton Apple Orchard Donation Upcoming Events Inclusive Playground Receives Large Donations Ace Hardware Now Open Registration Open for River Oaks Golf Leagues and Lessons Friday Night Fish Fry Begins Feb. 24 Ice Arena and Recreation Events
Cottage Grove is Hiring Seasonal Employees Applications are being accepted for: • Six-month full-time positions in parks and utilities maintenance • Three-month full-time positions in parks and streets maintenance • Three month internships in landscape and forestry • Wages range from $10 to $13 per hour depending on the job and qualifications • Minimum requirements: • At least18 years of age • High school diploma, and • Valid driver’s license Applications accepted until the positions are filled with the first review of applicants on March 3. Visit the City’s website for complete job descriptions and application packet or pick up at City Hall or Public Works.
The winners of the annual photo contest were announced at the Feb. 1 City Council meeting. • • • • • •
Celebrations and Events: Russ Stoeckel Historical: Bill Pohlmann Nature: Gene Smallidge Parks and Trails: Nathan Klok People: Nathan Klok Streetscapes: Nathan Klok
The photographers were presented with a certificate and $50 for each winning photograph. The photographs will be displayed at City Hall and used in print and electronic media to showcase the city.
Holiday Lights by Russ Stoeckel
This year 43 entries were received reflecting the amazing talent in this community. Entries for the 2017 contest are accepted year-round with a deadline of Dec. 29. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest! Hazen P. Mooers by Nathan Klok
Oh What a Beau ful Morning by Gene Smallidge
People on 80th Street Bridge by Nathan Klok
The Old Barn by Bill Pohlmann
80th Street Bridge by Nathan Klok
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE | 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY S | COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 | 651-458-2800
FEBRUARY 2017
Mayor’s State of the City Mayor Bailey will give a State of the City address at City Hall on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. If you can’t attend, view online at www.swctc.org. or live on the City’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ CottageGroveMinnesota/).
Coming Up Feb 1 Lacrosse League Registration Opens, information on the City’s website or call 651-438-3400 Feb 20 Hockey Skills Competition 9 a.m.–noon, for youth ages 9-14, $12 (skaters) or $5 (goalies), Ice Arena, 8020 80th Street S. Prizes and lunch included in fee. Register at Ice Arena office day of event. Mar 1 Ribbon Cutting: Healing Place of Cottage Grove 4 p.m., 8617 W. Pt. Douglas Road, #130. Apr 8 Egg Hunt at the Ice Arena $6.50 per child. 8:45 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. hunt begins, 8020 80th Street S. Limited to 250 children. Apr 18 Adult Softball League Registration Deadline Leagues filled on a first–come basis, games played at Lamar Park. More information on the City’s website. Apr 22 Arbor Day Project 9–11 a.m., Highlands Park, 6975 Idsen Ave. S. Help staff install the planned conifer plantation. Bring shovels and gloves if you have them. Apr 22 Stone Soup-er Bowl 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Park Grove Bowl, 1020 Hastings Ave., St. Paul Park. More info: www.stonesoupthriftshop.org
For more city–wide events, check the calendar on the City’s website. 22
Highway 95/Manning Avenue Construction Open House on March 2 MnDOT is hosting an open house for you to learn about the Highway 95/Manning Avenue safety improvement construction projects.
At the open house you can find out about project staging, traffic impacts and detours. There will be no formal presentation.
In the spring of 2018, MnDOT is planning Date: Time: construction on Highway 95/Manning Location: Avenue between Bailey Road/County Road 18 and County Highway 22/70th Street. The work will include widening shoulders, adding turn lanes, resurfacing roadway and updating drainage.
March 2 4–6 p.m. Jerry’s Foods 2nd Floor Community Room 760 Hargis Parkway Woodbury
Ravine Regional Park to Close March 1
COUNTY HIGHWAY 19 AND COTTAGE GROVE RAVINE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Washington County is working with the City on proposed improvements to County Highway 19 and East Point Douglas Road. As part of the project, the park road for the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park will be reconstructed including a new entrance off of County Highway 19 and improved outlet for Ravine Lake.
The park will be closed for construction beginning March 1 and remain closed until spring 2018. For more information please contact Washington County Public Works at 651-430-4349 or online at www.co.washington.mn.us/county19
County Highway 22/70th Street Corridor Construction CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SPRING 2017
Washington County, in coordination with the City, is planning a series of roadway improvements along the County Highway 22/70th Street Corridor.
Washington County has set up a website that is intended to be a “one stop shop” where you can find information about the various existing and upcoming projects along the corridor. To view a timeline map and sign up for email updates visit
The 2017 project will include the area from the east ramp of the U.S. Highway www.countyhighway22.com/ 61/10 interchange to Hinton Avenue. Improvements will include additional right and left turn lanes, trail/pedestrian facility improvements, and shoulder improvements.
The owners of Afton Apple Orchard presented a $5,321 check to the Cottage Grove Public Safety Board. This donation will be used for public education by the Cottage Grove Fire and Police Departments. The funds were raised during Afton Apple Orchard’s “Thank Your Local Hero” corn maze events in October 2016.
Cottage Grove R E P O R T S
FEBRUARY 2017
Woodridge Park Inclusive Playground Now 78 Percent Funded The Inclusive Playground at Woodridge Park is closer to its funding goal after donations totaling $56,000 were received at the Jan. 18 City Council meeting. Western Refining and SuperAmerica donated $25,000, Stantec Consulting donated $6,000, the Cottage Grove Lions Club donated $10,000, and the St. Paul Park Newport Lions Club donated $15,000. The $750,000 project is now 78 percent funded. With current funding levels construction for the playground could begin this year, but it would have to be built in phases as funding is received.
Ma Sieh and Carolyn Heib with Western Refining and SuperAmerica pictured with City Council and staff
Tom Bader and Lee Mann with Stantec Consul ng pictured with City Council and staff
If you’d like to make a donation contact Molly Pietruszewski at 651-458-3404 or mpietruszewski@cottage-grove.org, or make a donation online at https:// www.gofundme.com/inclusiveplaycg Pat Forsyth, Ron Williams, Randy Lewis with Co age Grove Lions Club pictured with City Council and staff
Greg Langbehn with St. Paul Park Newport Lions pictured with City Council and staff
Burggraf’s Ace Hardware Ribbon Cutting Burggraf’s Ace Hardware is now open at the 80th Street Crossing shopping center (intersection of 80th Street and Hadley Avenue). Store hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Their phone numbers is 651-797-3501. Learn more at www.burggrafsace.com. Watch the ribbon cutting video at: http://bit.ly/2jHtw0i
Friday Night Fish Fry at River Oaks
Golf Leagues and Lessons
FRIDAYS | FEB. 24–APRIL 14 | 4 TO 8 P.M.
River Oaks is now accepting applications for all in house leagues: Tuesday and Wednesday senior men’s, Thursday ladies, Tuesday night couples and weekend Men’s Club. You don’t need a foursome to join, we can fit you in with a group. Leagues are a great way to meet new people and get out and enjoy the game.
Fish Fry | $15.99 (kids $9.99) All you can eat Baked or Beer Battered Fish, choice of Potato (Cheesy Au Gratin, Baked, or Fries), Soup or Garden Salad and Dessert. Shrimp Scampi | $15.99 Shrimp Scampi (8 pcs), choice of Potato (Cheesy Au Gratin, Baked, or Fries), Soup or Garden Salad and Dessert. Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries Basket | $5.99 No reservations accepted. Please note that The Eagles Bar and Grill will not be open on Fridays while the Fish Fry is underway. Be sure and check out the new Happy Hour specials at THE EAGLES BAR AND GRILL! From 4 to 6 p.m. enjoy $1 off alcoholic beverages, $5 or $7 apps, or a $10 app sampler platter. The Eagles Bar and Grill is open 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.
We also offer ladies only, group and junior clinics, designed for players of all skill levels and experience. Dates and times are posted at www.riveroaksmunigolf.com. Call the pro shop at 651-438-2121 to reserve your spot today! River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center is located at 11099 South Highway 61. 3
FEBRUARY 2017
Cottage Grove R E P O R T S
COTTAGE GROVE
Ice Arena
Looking to rent ice?
www.rinkfinder.com or 651-458-3400
Advertise at the Ice Arena Call 651-458-3415
Ice Skating Lessons
REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL 651-458-3400
Our Learn-to-Skate program prepares participants for all ice sports. Students are individually evaluated to make certain they are in the appropriate level. Please come prepared with: sharpened, leather, single blade hockey or figure skates; warm and comfortable clothing including mittens; and a bike/hockey helmet if skater is age 5 or younger. Dates: Mondays, Feb. 13 to April 10; or Saturdays, Feb. 18 to April 15 Cost: $72
Adult Open Hockey ($5)
Open Broomball ($5) On Sunday nights join other players, ages 17+, on the Studio Rink for a pickup game of broomball. Players must bring their own helmets and sticks. Limited amount of sticks available on a first–come, first–serve basis. Please check website or call for current schedule.
Stick & Puck ($5) For hockey skaters of any age to come skate with sticks and pucks! Work on skating skills, drills and stick handling. Please check website or call for current schedule. Figure Skater Practice ($5-$10)
Sessions are for the dedicated figure skater, level Alpha and above. Practice figure These sessions are a chance for your family skating skills, jumps and spins. to get exercise, practice skating, and have Tuesdays 2:30–5:30 p.m. fun. Skating aids (buckets) for those Wednesdays 6–7:30 a.m. learning to skate. Session times vary; please Thursdays 2:30–5:30 p.m. check website or call for schedule. Rental Fridays 6–7:30 a.m. skates available for $4 per pair. Saturdays 6:15–7:45 a.m. Check out the My Cottage Grove video on Sundays 8:15–9:45 p.m. skating at the Ice Arena:
Open Skate Sessions ($5)
Join others, ages 18+, on Monday evenings. Bring your own hockey equipment. Helmets required. Please check http://bit.ly/2cRnVPI website or call for schedule as some sessions may cancel due to special events.
Parks and Recreation For more information call
651-458-3400
Spring Break
Sports Sampler
AGES 5-13 Be sure to bring your own beverages, snacks, and lunch each day (except Friday) as well as an extra set of dry clothes and outdoor play gear.
AGES 3-5 This class focuses on staying active, taking turns, socializing with others, following directions, and having fun. After stretching and warming up, participants practice sports such as t-ball, soccer, track, lacrosse, kickball, and football, and parachute games. Equipment provided. Parents required to stay.
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Monday: Movie Theater, bring money for snacks if you wish ($34) Tuesday: Ping Pong Competition ($21) Wednesday: Wooddale Fun Zone, skate/play/arcade ($34) Thursday: Pajamas, Popcorn, and a Movie ($21) Friday: Pizza and Pop for Lunch ($24)
Date: Time: Location: Cost:
April 10–14 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Peter Thompson Park Per day prices listed above or $113 for the whole week
Tot Spot
AGES 3-6 Our Friday program complements your tots other activities during the week. Each week the games, songs, crafts, story time, and projects will be theme based. Children should be dressed for creating messy crafts and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Please send lunch and beverages each day. This drop-off program is run on-site by Date: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 19, Recreation Department staff. 26 Winter: ($120) Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb. 3, Time: 9–9:45 a.m. 10, 17, 24 Location: Cottage Grove Ice Arena Spring: ($135) March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 Cost: $37 Time: 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Place: Pine Tree Valley Park
Snowman Contest Submit your best snowman photo to us for a chance to win a winter prize pack! Email a picture of you and your snowman to gmazzali@cottage-grove.org by March 1. Photos may be used on the City’s Facebook page, website, or other publications.
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