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Minnesota state law, Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005, requires that "a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees."  For the City of Cottage Grove, titles and salaries as of Jan. 1, 2008 are:  City Administrator - $111,144.00, Finance and Administrative Services Director - $104,586.00, and Public Safety Director - $100,612.00. 

Citizen Action Center

 
 

 

 Service Request TypeDescription
Adopt-A-Road Please use this request to request that Public Works pick up bags after you group has finished cleaning up a roadway. Also use this request if you would like to be contacted about adopting a portion of a road in Cottage Grove or anything else related to the Adopt-A-Road program
Athletic Field Maintenance If you would like to report field conditions that require Parks maintenance please select this service request field.
Barricades Use this request to request Public Works deliver or pick up barricades
Boulevard Restoration Use this service request to request boulevard restoration.
Catch Basin Maintenance Please use this request to request Public Works perform maintenance on a stormwater catch basin.
City Banner and/or Signage Use this service request to report damage and/or an issue with a City owned banner and/or signage.
Clean Out Pond Use this service request to request that Public Works clean out a stormwater pond.
Clean Out Storm Drain Please use this service request to request that Public Works come out and clean out a storm drain.
Clean Up Branches and/or Tree Debris Please use this service request to request Public Works come out and pick up tree branches and/or tree debris from the boulevard and/or street
Commercial or industrial property complaint Examples include exterior storage, signage, garbage disposal, odor or noise issues. You may file this complaint anonymously. Under Minnesota law, your identity is not made known to the public unless or until your participation is necessary to prosecute a criminal charge.
Construction project complaint Submit a concern about a city or private construction project within the city.
Curb & Gutter, or Sidewalk Repair If you would like to report a broken or damaged curb and gutter or sidewalk please use this service request.
Dead Animal Use this form to report a dead animal in the city street please select this service request.

To report a dead animal on a state highway or county road, please don't use this form. Instead send an e-mail to Minnesota Department of Transportation at info@dot.state.mn.us or Washington County at Transportation@co.washington.mn.us. You may also call MNDOT at 651-296-3000 or Washington County at 651-430-4300.
Debris in Roadway Please use this request to request that Public Works clean up debris in roadway. If it is an immediate traffic hazard please call 911.
Drainage or Standing Water Problem If a storm or drainage issue has caused property damage or a safety hazard please call Public Works at 651-458-2808. Otherwise use this request tool to make a service request regarding drainage or standing water concerns.
Driveway Use this service request to request Public Works come out and evaluate your driveway
Empty Trash Barrel Please use this request to request that Public Works empty a trash barrel in either a park or open space.
Engineering- Construction Related Use this service request if you have an engineering service request related to construction
Engineering- Streets Related Use this service request to request that engineering evaluate a street related issue
Flag Maintenance Please use this request if you would like to request Public Works perform maintenance or replace a flag owned by the City.
Flooding in Street If flood is hindering traffic please contact Public Works at 651-458-2808. If you would like to report a none flooding emergency in the street please select this service request.
Grading & Erosion Control To address citizen requests to investigate grading and erosion control concerns.
Graffiti/Vandalism Damage If you would like to report graffiti/vandalism damage please select this service request.
Hydrant Flushing Please use this service request to report issues with hydrant flushing.
Hydrant Issue If you would like to report a problem with the fire hydrant please select this service request.
Intersection sight obstruction Report obstacles, such as a sign, landscaping, or a fence, that an obstruction of sight distance at an intersection.
Locate Curb Box Use this service request if you would like Public Works to locate your curb box (water shut-off)
Locate Curb Box (Water Shut-off) Please use this request to request that Public Works come out and locate your curb box (water shut-off).
Locate my property pins City staff may provide general information on where they may be located, but does not locate pins for residents. Most often surveyors must be contracted with to provide accurate locations.
Mail Box Damage Please use this request to report mail box damage.
Manhole Cover If the manhole is in the street, right of way, or in a park area where some would be injured please call Street Maintenance at 651-458-2808 immediately. Otherwise, if you would like to report a problem with a manhole cover please select this service request.
Miscellaneous Service Request Please us this service request to request service if you cannot find another service request that meets the criteria of your request.
Mow City Park or Open Space Property Please use this request to request that Public Works mow a City park or open space.
Mow City Property Use this request to request that Public Works mow City property including well house sites, water tower sites, etc.
Mow Right-of-Way Please use this service request to request that Public Works mow a City right-of-way.
Municipal Pool Please use this service request to request maintenance at the municipal pool.
Non-City Utility Use this service request to report an issue with a non-city utility such as utility box.
Oversized load Permit If you would like to request a permit to move oversize loads on city streets please select this service request.
Park Facility Repair If you would like to report damage and/or request for repairs to park facilities please select this service request.
Park Lighting Use this service request to request maintenance on lighting in one of the City parks.
Parks/Open Space Suggested Improvements Submit a suggestion for general park or open space maintenance or requests for enhancements, upgrades or additions to the current facility.
Plumbing Final Use this service request to request a Plumbing final.
Portable Restroom Maintenance Please use this request to request Public Works perform maintenance on a portable restroom.
Remove Boulevard Tree Please use this service request to request Public Works remove a boulevard tree from your property.
Replace Gate Valve Cover Please use this request to request that Public Works replace a gate valve cover that is damaged or missing.
Replace Manhole Cover Please use this request to request that Public Works replace a manhole cover.
Report Construction Site Erosion and Sedimentation Non-compliance Please use this service request to report construction site erosion and sedimentation non-compliance
Report Discolored/Brown Water If you would like to report dicolored/brown city water please select this service request.
Report Illegal Discharge or Disposal of Waste Please use the service request to report illegal discharge or disposal of waste in the stormwater collection system
Request City Council Agenda Request a copy of the upcoming City Council agenda.
Request Planning Commission Agenda Request a copy of the upcoming Planning Commission agenda.
Request zoning classification of your property Request a simple notification of the zoning classification of your property.
Residential property complaint You may file this complaint anonymously. Under Minnesota law, your identity is not made known to the public unless or until your participation is necessary to prosecute a criminal charge.
Right of Way/Working in the Right of Way Ask a question about working in the Right-of-Way or request permit to allow temporary obstruction of right-of-way for construction activities.
Sanitary Sewer Problem Please call Public Works at 651-458-2808 for sewer problems. The problem could be either in the line running to your house, which is the property owner's responsibility, or it could be in the sewer main which is the City's responsibility.
Siding Final Use this service request to request a Siding final.
Snow and Ice Control Request for a public street/road/sidewalk/bike path to be plowed.

The city is not responsible for maintaining State, County, or Private roads.
Sod Damage To request sod to be repaired due to city snow plowing please use this request form.
Sprinkling Ban Use the service request to report issues with the sprinkling ban.
Street Light Malfunction If you would like to report a street light out please select this service request.

Street Lights may be maintained by Xcel
Energy. You can copy and paste this
link into your browser address line to
submit a street light outage or repair
request directly to Xcel Energy.
Http://www1.xcelenergy.com/ODL/OUTAGEREPORT/postmultiple.asp.
Street Repair and Maintenance Report potholes or the need for patching of City streets or gravel road maintenance.

Potholes and other roadway failures are repaired by the Street Division in order of priority. Our goal is to respond to all pothole reports within one business day of being notified. Intially, we install a temporary patch. Then we prioritize the potholes by size, number and street traffic volume to see if more extensive repairs are warranted.

To report a pothole on a state highway or county road, please don't use this form. Instead send an e-mail to Minnesota Department of Transportation at info@dot.state.mn.us or Washington County at Transportation@co.washington.mn.us. You may also call MNDOT at 651-296-3000 or Washington County at 651-430-4300.
Street Right of Way Obstruction Contact the City for removal of an obstruction, such as dumpster, basketball hoops or construction materials, in the street right-of-way. This excludes on-street parking violations.
Street Striping and Pavement Marking If you would like to request new or updated street striping or pavement markings please select this service request.
Streets Sweeping All curb streets are swept full width typically in April.
Contact the City for street sweeping.
Traffic Signal Out/Issue If you would like to report a traffic signal out or any other issue with a traffic signal please select this service request.
Traffic Signs or Pavement Markings If the sign is a stop sign or yield sign that is damaged please call Public Works at 651-458-2808 immediately. Otherwise, if you would like to request street sign maintenance or a new street sign please select this service request.
Trail Maintenance Use this service request to request that maintenance be performed on a City trail.
Tree Down In Street If the tree down is blocking traffic or is a safety concern please call Public Works at 651-458-2808 immediately. Otherwise, if you would like to report a tree or limbs down in the street or on city property please select this service request.
Tree Replacement Please select this service if you would like to request a replacement boulevard tree for your property.
Tree Request Please select this service request if you would like to request a boulevard tree for your property.
Tree Stump Removal Please use this request if you would like to request a boulevard tree stump be removed.
Trim Boulevard Tree Please select this service request if you would like Public Works to trim a boulevard tree.
Unauthorized Sign on City Boulevard Use this service request to request Public Works remove signs that you believe are placed without authorization
Utility Turn Off Use this request form if you would like to request a utility turn off.
Vandalism- City Property Use the service request to report vandalism to City property.
Vehicle Access Permit The City of Cottage Grove requires permits for vehicle access to City Parks. A request will be processed within five (5) business days approval, the permit may be either picked up at Public Works 8635 West Point Douglas Rd S or mailed.
Water Meter Problem If you would like to report a water meter problem to the city please select this service request.
Water Pressure If you would like to report a problem with the City water pressure please select this service request.
Water Problem If you would like to report a water problem to the City please select this service request.
Water Quality If you would like to report a problem with the City water please select this service request.
Water Service Turn On Use this request to request that Public Works come to your address to turn the water service on.
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