Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey’s committee appointments were ratified by the council at its Dec. 16 meeting.

The appointments unanimously approved include: Mayor Pro Tem – Steve Dennis Economic Development Authority – Myron Bailey, Steve Dennis Historic Presevation Advisory Committee – David Thiede Planning Commission – Steve Dennis Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission – Justin Olsen Public Services Commission La Rae Mills Strawberry Festival – David Thiede Investment Committee – David Thiede, La Rae Mills Red Rock Corridor Commission – David Thiede South Washington County Telecommunications Commission – Justin Olsen, Alternate David Thiede South Wash. Watershed District – Justin Olsen Holiday Train Committee – Myron Bailey, David Thiede Environmental Advisory Group – David Thiede Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Justin Olsen Great River Rail Commission – David Thiede, Alternate Ryan Burfeind Art Commission – La Rae Mills Community Center Task Force – La Rae Mills, Justin Olsen East Metro Strong – David Thiede Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce – Steve Dennis Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau – Steve Dennis, Justin Olsen