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With that, the plan was adopted and will be the document guiding Cottage Grove growth for at least the next decade.

In other business: Kudos to staff – Council member La Rae Mills credited the city staff for its hard work.

The various departments work hard for planning into the future and do a great job of staying in touch with the community.

On public works, she said, “They do the magic in our city. They get the water to our house.

“They get the sewer out. Magically, somehow the roads get plowed. I can tell you our public works crew worked really hard. They were prepared. They had everything ready to go. They sent their elves out and we had the roads cleared and everything ready to go overnight,” said Mills.

She also pointed out that October is Depression Awareness Month, and Washington County has services available. They can be reached at 651-275-7400.

“If anyone needs it or a family member needs it, they are available 24 hours a day,” she said.

On the snowfall, Olsen added -Mayor’s Message “Please be respectful of each other,” he said. “Whether it’s on social media or in person, you name it.”

Bailey was referring to election debates.

“Everybody may have their own opinion of who they’re supporting or not supporting,” he said. “I guess the great news is we have free speech. I’m not saying we can’t speak but be respectful.”

Bailey also touched on breakins in the city.

“It’s not just Cottage Grove. It’s happening all over the Twin Cities,” he said. “Unfortunately, we aren’t immune to it here in Cottage Grove.”

He urged citizens to make sure their vehicles are locked.

“Based on what I know, 90-plus percent of cars that had items stolen were unlocked,” he said. “The second thing is don’t leave valuables in your car. That’s a setup for disaster.”

He urged residents to contact police if they see something suspicious.

Halloween is Saturday – Bailey said the “city does not take a stance one way or the other on trick-ortreating.”

“There are people that are going to do it,” he said. “If you do, use your discretion. Wear masks bring hand sanitizer. The fact of that matter is if you want to go out trick-or-treating, do it safely.”

He noted that people inviting trick-or-treaters will generally leave lights on to signify that.