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SPRING/SUMMER 2017 VILLAGE OF COTTAGE GROVE RESOURCE GUIDE WWW.VI.COTTAGEGROVE.WI.GOV
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Welcome Letter
WELCOME 3 Welcome to the Village
of Cottage Grove and
History of Cottage Grove 4 the new Cottage Grove
Village Hall 6 Resource Guide!
This resource guide provides
information about village
Public Safety 9 events, church listings, contact
information for your elected
and appointed village officials,
Economic Development 12 our Police, EMS, Fire, and Public
Works/Utilities Departments,
and the Monona Grove School
Public Works & Utilities 14 District. You will also find helpful
information on economic development, civil and
social organizations, and community services and
Places of Worship 16
demographics, as well as a fascinating history of
our village. We have an outstanding variety of rec-
reation programs if you are looking for something
for you or your family to get involved in, and there
Parks & Recreation 17 is a complete listing of programs and registration
information in this guide.
Family Recreation 23 If you are a business owner looking to expand,
or want the perfect place to start a business, our
Commerce Park is right on the I-94 corridor, and
Youth Recreation 24 we have tax incremental financing (TIF) districts in
this and several other locations within the village,
not to mention the rarest commodity – available
Youth Enrichment 26 land– creating an appealing environment for busi-
ness development.
If you are a future homeowner looking for the
Adult Enrichment 30 comfort and ease of a small town lifestyle with
friendly neighbors, an outstanding school system
and the amenities of Madison 15 minutes away,
Community Organizations 33 look no further.
Our Village Hall is located at 221 E. Cottage Grove
Road, and Village Board meetings are held on the
Who We Are (Demographics) 35 first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30p.m.
Our Police, Parks and Recreation, and Public
Works Departments are located in our Municipal
Monona Grove School District 39 Building at 210 Progress Drive.
Please check out our website at www.village.
cottage-grove.wi.us for more information, and
PHOTOS BY KEVIN PASSON
welcome!
ON COVER: Nichole Schlobohm holds Jori Schlobohm on her lap just prior to the start of
the 2016 Cottage Grove Fire-men’s Festival parade. The 86th annual event will be held in Jack W. Henrich
June. Cottage Grove Village President
Evelyn MacLeod enjoys her meal before the start of a Music in the Grove concert in jhenrich@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
August. The concert featured the music of Char Nelson and was sponsored by Heartland
Family Chiropractic and Summit Credit Union. Another round of Music in the Grove
concerts is scheduled for the summer and fall.
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HISTORY OF
Cottage Grove’s path to becoming a village
COTTAGE GROVE
Cottage Grove was born at the intersection of two trails, where a as the village also took the name of Cottage Grove from its post
house was built in 1841. office in 1880.
The “public house,” built by William C. Wells, was a combined home, The current village was all farmland at that time, but buildings
post office and stagecoach inn, and Wells became the first postmas- began going up shortly after that. The depot and related buildings,
ter in Cottage Grove. such as the grain elevator, warehouse and stockyards, were the first
buildings to be put up in the new village.
The post office had to have a name, and according to the Cottage
Grove Area Historical Society, “Cottage Grove” was chosen because Dan Reynolds’ tavern, now known as the Outpost Tavern, was one
it is said that people coming from Milwaukee were relieved to see of the next buildings to be built and has been in continual use with
Wells’ house in its grove of trees after having traveled through various modifications since 1882. More houses and buildings were
swamps and across prairie. built during the 1890s and into the 1900s.
The town took the name of the post office when the land that The present village of Cottage Grove, however, was not incorpo-
became Cottage Grove Township was separated from Madison in rated and did not officially become a village until 1924. Irvin Witte,
1857. The first village, located across the intersection from the Wells’ a former town board member, was elected as the first village
public house, was also known as Cottage Grove. What is now known president.
Cemeteries tell story of early life in the area
For those who travel north or west of Chrittendon, moved to the area in 1846. Across
Cottage Grove, you’ve no doubt driven from the Gaston property, S.O.Y. Gurnee settled.
past a pair of small cemeteries, each the
final resting place for about two dozen or And, like so often happens today, arguments
so early residents of the area. Today, a few tall between the two were common. One of the
trees stand guard over the crumbling and arguments was about the location of the road
broken headstones, many with names and that is now known as Highway N.
dates nearly faded away from the decades “Gurnee, it seems, wanted it several feet to the
of wind, rain, snow and sun that have beaten west of where it is now,” Dahl wrote. “Mr. Gaston
against them. deeded a plot of land for a cemetery and fenced
You can find Prairie (or Gaston) Cemetery on in a lot which was specified as his own, thus
Highway N heading north to Interstate 94. It’s placing his own grave right in the middle of what
on the west side of the road just before the Gurnee waned as the road, and by so doing so,
Gaston Road intersection. outwitted his neighbor and made it necessary to
place the road where it is now is.”
Salem Church Cemetery in on West Cottage
Grove Road near its intersection with Buss Albert and Adelia Gaston, and their son, Grove,
Road. are among those buried in the cemetery.
Gaston Cemetery Salem Church Cemetery
Sara Steele, local historian, said the first “The Salem Cemetery history is as much a
burial at the Prairie Cemetery dates to story of the piece of land as it is the story of the
1849, eight years after the first home cemetery,” Steele said. “It is a church cemetery,
in the township was built. She quotes but it was added when a second church bought
extensively from a 1947 history com- the first.”
piled by Elenore Dahl. Among those buried there are Christian and
Albert Gaston, originally from New Louisa Uphoff, and a few others from the Uphoff
York and then most recently from family, many from the late 1800s.
Michigan where he married Adelia According to “Hope the Community on the
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Town Line,” a report compiled by the Cottage Grove Area
His-torical Society, the original Salem Church was organized
by members (the Uphoffs among them) who broke away
from the Zion congregation (Methodists). Around 1879,
the trustees purchased the church building built in 1861 by
Methodist settlers from the east. This new congregation
also established the cemetery.
Not many years after forming the church, the building itself
was moved to West Reynolds Street, where it stood from
1892 and sometime in the 1930s. It was torn down at that
time.
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Stay Informed
VILLAGE HALL
There are many avenues to access information about the Village’s Village Hall
activities. Meeting agendas are posted at Village Hall along with 221 E. Cottage Grove Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
four locations around the Village: Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Outpost Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bar & Grill, Village Liquors and the Cottage Grove Post Office. The
Village also has a Cable Channel – Channel 989 – through Charter Matt Giese – Village Administrator
Cable. You can view prior meetings as well as community events mgiese@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
throughout the day. Another great source of information is the Vil-
Erin Ruth – Village Planner
lage’s website, vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov. Meeting agendas are posted
eruth@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
the Friday prior to the meeting and packets for Board of Trustee and
Plan Commission meetings are also posted the Friday prior to the Deb Winter – Village Treasurer
meeting. The Village also now has a YouTube Channel! You can find dwinter@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
the link on the home page of the website and can choose which
Board or Plan Commission meeting you are interested in watching. Lisa Kalata – Village Clerk
The website also gives information on elections, parks & recreation, lkalata@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Village ordinances, permit applications and economic develop-
Cynthia Clay – Utility Clerk
ment. And remember, you are welcome and invited to attend any
cclay@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Village meeting. In particular, you may be interested in attending
Board of Trustee meetings. The Board meets on the first and third Cyndi Peck – Municipal Court Clerk
Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. (608)839-8064, cgmunicourt@gmail.com
Andrew Day – Cable Coordinator
Dog Licensing aday@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed each calen-
dar year in the Village of Cottage Grove. Not only is it required by
law to license your pets, it’s also a good idea. Should your pet wan-
der from home, the license tag number can be used to track down
Paying Your 2016
the proper owner. Plus, if you want to purchase a Dane County dog
park permit, you’ll need a license.
Property Taxes
Village of Cottage Grove can only collect 2016 tax payments until
Annual licenses are $15.00 for each spayed/neutered pet or $20.00 January 31, 2017. If you are making payments after January 31, 2017
for each unspayed/unneutered pet. You must have a copy of your you must pay Dane County Treasurer. Below are the options on
pet’s current rabies certificate (available from your veterinarian). how to make that payment.
Licenses cannot be issued without a rabies certificate. License tags
for 2017 are available and ready. To purchase your license, stop by Pay by mail with a check payable to…
Village Hall during our regular business hours. Permits for Dane • Dane County Treasurer
County dog parks can be purchased online at https://www.reserve- • PO Box 1299
dane.com/permits.aspx • Madison, WI 53701-1299
Pay in person at the City-County Building…
• 210 Martin Luther King Blvd, Rm 114
Local Contacts • Madison, WI 53703
• 7:45-4:30 Monday – Friday
U.S. Post Office Cottage Grove
451 W. Cottage Grove Road, (608) 839-3931 Pay On-line with a credit card or e-check. Please note that there are
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–noon additional charges if you pay electronically.
Electric/Natural Gas Additional property information is available on AccessDane.
Alliant Energy, (800) 862-6222
Telephone – Verizon, (800) 483-4000
Cable – Charter, (608) 274-3511
Bookmobile
The Bookmobile is in Cottage Grove on Wednesdays. It is at Dublin
Garbage/Recycling Park from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Dublin Circle & Killian Trail, and then at
Advance Disposal, (800) 583-2510 or (608) 251-7878 Market Place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., 421 W. Cottage Grove Rd. For
more information, visit www.dcls.info or call 608-266-6388.
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VILLAGE HALL
Elections Recycling
Have you recently moved to Cottage Grove? Have you moved from one The garbage and recycling carrier for the Village of Cottage Grove
address in Cottage Grove to another? Have you changed your name is Advanced Disposal. Below is a current list of items that can be
since you last voted? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, recycled. If you have a large item or a question about what is ac-
then you need to update your voter registration information. You can cepted, please call Advanced Disposal directly at 1-800-248-2373.
now do it online if you have a valid Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin
State ID card go to https://myvote.wi.gov/ . You can always call Village • Newspapers, Magazines, Office Paper (Includes glossy inserts, cata-
Hall at 608-839-4704 if you have questions, or need assistance with reg- logs, mail circulars, phone books, paper-back books, cereal boxes,
istering. Please remember that if you are registering in person to bring envelopes, wrapping paper, etc.)
with you proof of residency such as an official piece of mail like a utility • Cardboard (Flattened, clean cardboard only. Must be broken
bill or bank statement, which verifies your current address and name. down, flattened, and tied in bundles)
Do you want to find out if you are a registered voter, or what is on the bal-
• Glass (Clear-Brown-Green, all bottles and jars must be rinsed out.
lot, or when is the next election, or where do I vote, or who are my elect-
No window glass or light bulbs, TV tubes, drinking glass, etc.)
ed officials, or you want an absentee ballot request, you can find all of
this information on the updated My Vote Wisconsin website. Simply go • Aluminum (Aluminum beverage cans only, no aluminum foil)
to https://myvote.wi.gov/ and you can get all of your voter information
at your fingertips. Please remember if you are registering to vote before • Tin & Bi-Metal Cans (Soup, vegetable, juice cans, etc. All cans must
or on election day to bring the proper documentation. You will need to be rinsed out completely)
provide proof of residency for registration and photo ID for voting.
• Plastic Containers (This includes plastic bottles with threaded caps,
If you are a qualified elector who has registered to vote, and you the recycling symbol 1 through 5 & 7. All plastic bottles must be
would like to request an absentee ballot, you may do so through rinsed completely. No deli or butter containers)
Village Hall or at https://myvote.wi.gov/ . Please remember that a
photo ID is required for absentee ballots as well as in person voting. • Waste Oil (Common engine oil only. Must be in a leak-proof, non-
breakable, one-gallon jug with a threaded lid labeled oil) Limit two
gallons per week.
Did You Know?? • Lead Acid Vehicle Batteries (Car and truck batteries only. Battery
Below are miscellaneous household items you can dispose of prop- casings must be unbroken.
erly to benefit various local groups as well as the environment.
• Tires (Car tires off the rim) Two per week up to 8 per year.
Handheld Electronics • Construction Debris (Plaster, lath, 2x4s, shingles, etc. are to be
Cell phones and accessories, iPods, MP3 players, handheld games, e-readers,
digital still and video cameras, laptops, GPS devices, portable hard drives, placed in 32 gallon containers weighing no more that 50lbs, man-
walkie talkies, etc. There is a box inside the door at Village Hall where you can ageable by 1 person. These items will be taken as trash.
donate these. This campaign raises funds for the Henry Vilas Zoo. • Empty or Dry Paint Cans (Place next to your trash can with the lids
off.
Used Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids
There is a container inside the door at Village Hall where you can do- Place your recyclables in the containers provided. Any overflow
nate these. This campaign supports the Wisconsin Lions Foundation. may be placed in clear plastic bags next to the containers. Please
keep your recyclables separate from your other trash and easily
Expired and Unused Medications accessible. The garbage and recycling bins are to be left with the
Hometown Pharmacy here in Cottage Grove will accept your unwanted residence if you move.
medications. Just bring them into the pharmacy during regular hours.
Worn out American Flags
There is a drop box outside of the Municipal Services Building at
210 Progress Drive where you can deposit your worn out American
Flags to have them disposed of properly.
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VILLAGE HALL
Village Board Department of
Jack Henrich - jhenrich@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Committees: Ad Hoc Architectural Review, Board of Review, Community Development Planning & Development
Authority, Emergency Government Committee, Finance/Personnel Committee, Joint Summit Credit Union has announced plans to relocate its cor-
Fire Department Committee, Law Enforcement Committee, Plan Commission
porate headquarters to Cottage Grove. The Village Board, Plan
Kyle Broom - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2017) Commission, and Architectural Review Committee approved
kbroom@village.cottage-grove.wi.us Summit’s general development plan for a six-story, 140,000
Committees: Ad Hoc Architectural Review, Board of Review, Natvig Land-
fill Monitoring Review Committee, Plan Commission square foot office building to be located in the Commerce Park,
adjacent to the Highway N interchange. When complete the
Troy Allen - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2018) building will house 250 employees while also hosing training for
tallen@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Committees: Emergency Government, Deer Grove EMS-Alternate employees based throughout Wisconsin. Detailed architectural
plans will be developed over the course of 2017, and it is antici-
Alex Jushchyshyn - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2017) pated that construction will begin in 2018.
ajushchyshyn@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Committees: Natvig, Landfill Monitoring Review Committee, Ordinance Re- Two other businesses have opened in new Commerce Park
view Committee, Public Works Committee, Utility Commission
buildings in 2016. Atlantis Valley Foods built an 18,000 square
Jennifer Pickel - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2017) foot office and food prep area for its vending and catering
jpickel@village.cottage-grove.wi.us company, which employs about twenty. In addition, Culver’s
Committees: Finance/Personnel Committee, Law Enforcement Commit-
opened its Cottage Grove franchise at the corner of Highway N
tee, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Committee
and Commerce Parkway.
Harvey Potter - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2018)
hpotter@village.cottage-grove.wi.us Cottage Grove Storage has opened its personal warehouse
Committees: Community Development Authority, Deer Grove EMS Committee, buildings on Progress Drive in the Cottage Grove Business Park.
Emergency Government-Alternate, Finance/Personnel Committee, Law Enforce- The business operates both cold and warm storage structures.
ment Committee, Ordinance Review Committee, Peer Court Steering Committee
Rainbow Child Care is finishing construction on an 11,000 square
John Williams - Village Trustee (Term Expires: 2018) foot daycare facility located at the corner of Highway N and
jwilliams@village.cottage-grove.wi.us School Road. Finally, construction has begun on a 60 unit senior
Committees: Deer Grove EMS Committee, Joint Fire Department Com-
mittee, Public Relations Committee apartment building located on E. Reynolds Road near the Aster
Assisted Living facility.
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PUBLIC SAFETY Thefts
Village of Cottage Grove Lock your vehicle when it is parked on the street or in your driveway
and remove any valuables from plain sight. We have a large number
Police Department of thefts from parked vehicles with many occurring because the
vehicles were left unlocked. Many thieves will simply bypass your
Cottage Grove Police Department vehicle if it is locked unless they see a valuable in plain sight. Lock-
210 Progress Drive, Suite 1 ing garage doors is also a good idea as some thieves will enter
Cottage Grove, WI 53527 unlocked garages to steal from vehicles inside.
Daniel Layber – Police Chief
dlayber@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
Emergencies – 911
Police Station
24 Hour Non-Emergency – 608-255-2345 Is located at 210 Progress Drive on the south side of the village. Our
Business Office – 608-839-4652 lobby hours are 8am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. To reach a Vil-
Fax – 608-839-4588 lage police officer after lobby hours contact Dane County Dispatch
at 608-255-2345. Please dial 911 for any emergency.
Underage Drinking Parties
Parking Please do not host underage alcohol consumption parties at your
In excess of 24 hours prohibited. No person shall park any motor residence. If you allow this type of gathering at your residence you
vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or mobile home on any Village street or are subject to fines and criminal prosecution under some circum-
Village parking lot for 24 or more consecutive hours. No parking stances. This is in addition to any civil matters that may arise as a
within 3 feet of a mailbox or driveway. We have seen an increase result of these parties. The police department will pursue the most
in boats and campers parked on Village streets. These recreation severe penalties for these events as possible due to the serious
vehicles are subject to the same 24 hour restrictions as a motor nature of the offense. Young people driving drunk is a recipe for
vehicle. disaster and many serious incidents occur at these parties such as
assaults and sex offenses.
Craigslist Safe Zone
The Cottage Grove Police Department now offers the police parking Animal Licenses
lot and lobby as a designated Safe Zones for Craigslist, or any other Dogs and cats are required to be licensed in the Village of Cottage
online classified transactions. Citizens that are wary of any in person Grove. Licenses can be obtained at Village Hall with proof of vac-
meetings with buyers and sellers are probably aware of incidents cination for rabies required. Also, dogs are required to be on leashes
across the country involving in person meetings for Craigslist when out of their yard due to the possibility of a bite situation.
transactions resulting in thefts, robberies and assaults. The police
department lot at 210 Progress Drive is well lit and has video cam-
eras recording 24 hours. The lobby is also open from 8am to 4pm
Monday through Friday and is available if citizens feel the need for
Juvenile Curfew Hours
extra security. The lobby vestibule is open on nights and weekends Are 11pm to 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays, 10pm to 5am on other
with an emergency phone located therein for contact with the 911 days. Exceptions to the curfew hours can apply when someone
Center. Please contact the police department in advance if you younger than 18 is returning home from work or a supervised
are conducting a transaction in the lobby and we will attempt to school, church or civic function, or performing an errand directed
have an officer in the building in case of an emergency. Remember by parents.
to always only take cash or a cashier’s check for merchandise and
beware of the latest scams involving online classifieds. The Wis-
consin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
has consumer alerts for the latest scams that consumers should be
Facebook Page
aware of. Like us on Facebook (Cottage Grove, WI Police) for the latest news
about the police department, the community, crime trends, arrests
and other news.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Cottage Grove Police Some of those programs are drunk driver enforcement, underage
alcohol enforcement, pedestrian safety projects, speed reduction
Department efforts, improved child safety in school zones, child safety initia-
tives, increased safety belt use and many other activities aimed
The Village of Cottage Grove Police Department was established at reducing traffic crashes and enhancing the safety of motorist,
in January 2015 after the dissolution of the joint village and town pedestrians, bicyclists and community residents.
police department that had operated since 1982. The Village of
Cottage Grove Police Department is located in a joint municipal The Cottage Grove Police Department is committed to Commu-
building at 210 Progress Drive, Suite 1, Cottage Grove. nity Oriented and Problem Solving policing. This is a method by
which the police and residents join as partners to identify and solve
The police department building has room for growth and was built problems in the community. When officers and residents become
as a police department, not a conversion from another use. Suf- involved together, each becomes organizers, planners and educa-
ficient office space, meeting rooms, interview rooms and evidence tors; this benefits the community and the individuals involved.
processing and storage was gone to professional standards. All ve-
hicles are now stored in a large garage shared with the Department
of Public Works, which should help minimize maintenance issues. Deer-Grove EMS
The staff of the police department consists of a chief of police, Deer-Grove EMS provides 911 emergency medical services to the
lieutenant, a detective, a K-9 officer and his dog, a patrol officers Village and Town of Cottage Grove, the Village of Deerfield and a
supported by an administrative staff of two full-time personnel. portion of the Town of Pleasant Springs.
Around-the-clock call response and patrol is maintained by the de- Deer-Grove EMS provides this service to a growing population of
partment. All 911 emergency calls are received by the Dane County 13,000 across 72 square miles. Deer-Grove EMS is an Advanced Life
Public Safety Communications Center in Madison and relayed to the Support Service that is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year by a
on-duty officer via radio and mobile data computer. joint staff of paid professional and volunteer emergency care providers.
During the year, the agency participates in traffic and safety initia- Deer-Grove EMS was formed in 1978 when the villages and towns of
tives through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation safety Cottage Grove and Deerfield drafted a municipal agreement to com-
programs and its membership in the Safe Community Coalition. bine resources for the provision of emer-gency medical services.
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Cottage Grove
Volunteer Fire Deer-Grove EMS host safety fair,
Department pancake breakfast
The Deer-Grove EMS Association
The Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosted its second annual safety fair and
located at 4030 Highway N on the south side of pancake breakfast in 2016.
the village.
The event included a UW Med Flight
The building is home to the fire department, landing and tables with information
Deer-Grove EMS and Emergency Government from the YMCA, Stoughton Hos-pital,
Operations. The Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Cottage Grove Traid and more.
Department serves the Town and Village of Cot-
tage Grove and a portion of the Town of Pleasant Trucks and other apparatus were on
Springs. display from the Cottage Grove Police
Department and K-9 unit, Dane County
The Cottage Grove Fire Department, like 80 Sheriff’s Office special team units,
percent of community departments across the Salvation Army, Paul Davis Restoration,
nation, relies on volunteers to answer the call. Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department,
Anyone who is at least 18 years of age, lives in Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Depart-
the Town or Village of Cottage Grove, or works ment, Marshall EMS, Cambridge EMS
within the Town or Village of Cottage Grove and and Deer-Grove EMS.
has an interest in learning more is invited to PHOTO BY KEVIN PASSON
call the department’s non-emergency number The purpose was to provide the com- Dan Cushing, left, and Trevor
(608-839-4343, ext. 13), and a Personnel Com- munity an opportunity to learn what Schlicht served up breakfast at the
may be available to its residents in a Deer-Grove EMS fundraiser and
mittee member will con-tact them to answer any
time of need. safety fair last year.
questions and provide them with an application
if requested.
The Cottage Grove Fire Department supplies
firefighters with their own personal protective
equipment and the necessary training.
Because the CGFD is a fully volunteer department,
it is important that the training program and
modules correlate and provide a direct balance James Arnold, CFP®
with a member’s family and home life. All training Financial Advisor
is paid for by the department.
Training evolutions are completed on the first,
third, and fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. Other trainings and make-ups are sched- 435 West Oak Street, Suite D • Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Big, small businesses make Cottage Grove home
DEVELOPMENT
The past six months have seen several changes to the business land- Culver’s made its debut in the village in September.
scape in Cottage Grove – from large businesses to small businesses,
as well as a few acquisitions. The restaurant, owned by Bob Coon, opened at 1559 Landmark
Drive. The store is bordered by Highway N on the west, Commerce
Construction of a building to house the new Atlantis Valley Foods Parkway on the north and Landmark Drive on the east.
operation in Commerce Park was completed.
Coon also owns the Culver’s franchise in Stoughton. He will mark his
The building is located within the boundaries of Tax Incremental 16th anniversary with that store in March, but his time with Culver’s
District 5, north of the Midwest Stihl property. goes back even a few more years.
Atlantis Valley Foods provides fresh food for local food service out- “We started 23 years ago with store number 13,” he said.
lets by placing workplace vending ma-chines, installing office cold
drink and coffee centers, serving food on-site to business employ- The Cottage Grove Culver’s is store number 585.
ees, catering special occasions and custom-fitting standing “micro Also in the area of the business park, Landmark Services Cooperative
markets” at commercial and industrial facilities. announced the acquisition of K&S Kustom Service Inc. out of Marshall.
The agreement between the business and the village broadened K&S, which started in 1994, provides seed, soil sampling, custom ap-
the village’s tax base, with the objective of improving the develop- plication, spreading fertilizers, crop protection and precision prod-
ment value of the property to a target of, at least, $1.5 million by the uct offerings. Throughout those 10-plus years, K&S has maintained
end of 2016.
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a working relationship with Landmark. Road and Sprecher Road in Madison. Last fall, he opened his 30th
club in Evansville, and earlier in 2016, he moved his corporate head-
Landmark is a member-owned cooperative providing agronomy, quarters from near East Towne Mall in Madison to Monona.
animal nutrition, grain, energy and retail products and services to
more than 15,000 members throughout southern Wisconsin and 4 Mutts Pet Spa, located at 214 W. Cottage Grove Road, opened for
northern Illinois. business Nov. 1.
Dr. David P. Nelson, an optometrist and owner of Cottage Grove Eye Owner Elicia Lanier worked as a groomer on the west side of Madi-
Care, was elected president of the Wis-consin Optometric Associa- son for the last 10 years and was looking to open her own location.
tion (WOA) at the association’s annual convention and business
meeting. Although she was originally looking at space elsewhere, she ended
up being shown the location on Cottage Grove Road. Although it
Nelson began his new role Jan. 1. The Wisconsin Optometric Asso- had been vacant for years, she said it has everything she needs for
ciation is a nonprofit affiliation of licensed optometrists and associ- her business.
ated businesses. The WOA is a statewide professional organization
representing more than 620 licensed doctors of optometry. “This is perfect for what I need,” Lanier said.
Andy Gundlach, owner of the local Anytime Fitness business, was Monona Bankshares Inc., the parent company of Monona State Bank
named Anytime Fitness Club Operator of the Year. It’s his third time (with a branch in Cottage Grove), has finalized its acquisition of MCB
winning the award, claiming the honor in 2011 and 2012. He’s the Bankshares, the parent company of Middleton Community Bank.
only franchise owner ever to win the award more than once. Both Monona State Bank and Middleton Community Bank will con-
There are more than 3,000 Anytime Fitness locations worldwide, tinue to run independently until June 12, when the two banks are
with more than 1,000 franchise owners. Gundlach owns 30 Anytime expected to be fully integrated.
Fitness locations. No positions will be lost as a result of the merger, and once merged,
The award is based on member satisfaction, club growth and other the bank will employ more than 150 as-sociates.
metrics. After June 12, Monona State Bank will have nine locations around
Gundlach grew up in Cottage Grove and is a graduate of Monona the Madison area. All five Middleton Community Bank locations in
Grove High School. Middleton, Cross Plains, Belleville, Sauk City and Brooklyn will re-
main open, as will all four Monona State Bank locations in Monona,
His first location – which he still owns today – was at Cottage Grove Madison and Cottage Grove.
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Operations
& UTILITIES
2017 Brush Pick-Up Schedule
Public Works & Utilities
Brush collection will occur monthly during the first full week of each Municipal Services Building, 210 Progress Drive, Suite 2
month starting in April and continuing through November (weather 608-839-5813; Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
permitting). JJ Larson – Director of Public Works/Utilities
Week of: jlarson@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
April 3rd May 1st June 5th Cynthia Clay – Utility Billing Clerk
July 3rd August 7th September 4th Kristen Krause – Administrative Assistant
October 2nd November 6th (weather permitting) Marty Groskreutz – Public Works Foreman
Christmas tree pick-up will be the weeks of January 8th and January 15th. Timm Taylor – Public Works Technician
Have your brush, stacked per Village requirements, out by 6am on James Rothman – Public Works Technician/Forester
Monday of collection week. In order to maintain efficient use of Larry Cooper – Public Works Technician
staff time, Public Works crews will be working through the Village David Viken – Public Works Technician
once and not returning for brush that was not placed in time. Greg Gordon – Public Works Technician
Please note the following:
• Brush collection is for brush trimmed by the homeowner only.
Brush generated by a private contractor is to be disposed of by the Utilities
contractor.
• While many Village residences abut public property, residents are
Water
The Village public water system is served by three groundwater
not permitted to clear brush from public waterways, public natural
wells, ranging from 530’ to 675’ in depth, and two storage reservoirs:
spaces, parks or any Village-owned property.
the new water tower on the north side and the standpipe located
• NO compost, root balls, barrels, lumber, furniture, bags or boxes of
up the hill from Well #3. The Annual Water Quality Report can be
brush, or materials containing metal will be collected.
viewed on the Village website, under the Public Works/Utilities tab.
• All Christmas trees must be free of all items (stands, bags, tinsel,
lights, ornaments, etc.) or they will not be collected.
• Large limbs are not to exceed 8 inches in diameter. Spring Hydrant Flushing
• Brush is to be stacked. If it is not stacked, it will not be collected. The Village of Cottage Grove flushes hydrants in the spring and fall.
• Maximum brush allowed is, 2 piles; 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 10 Spring flushing will be from mid-April through mid-May. Flushing
feet long. Residences with piles exceeding this will be skipped and of hydrants serves a number of important purposes:
responsible for removal. • Public Works staff inspects, operates and ensures that hydrants
Please visit our website at www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov and click on the are functioning as they should in order to provide adequate fire
Public Works/Utilities tab to see the complete Brush Collection Policy. protection for the Village.
The Village of Cottage Grove does not have a site for brush drop-off, • The flushing program also serves to clear naturally-occurring
brush can now be taken to the Dane County Landfill, located at 7102 deposits from the Village water system.
US Hwy 12. Please visit their website for more information: https:// • The flushing program circulates water in low-flow areas.
www.countyofdane.com/pwht/recycle/landfill.aspx A reminder that during flushing operations water may become
discolored. The discolored water is safe, but doing laundry should
Compost Drop-Off Site be avoided until the water has cleared. To clear the lines inside your
• Compost can be dropped off at 225 Bonnie Rd. home, run the COLD water until it runs clear.
• Compost consists of leaves, grass clippings and garden waste.
• No brush allowed. Any woody plants over ¼” thick are considered brush.
• The site is self-service.
• Site is for Village residents only.
No Wipes Down the Pipes!
Even if a product says it is “flushable”...
Street Sweeping Unless it is toilet paper, it should not be flushed!
Public Works staff sweep every Village street each spring in order
• Diapers (including cloth, cotton, disposable or plastic)
to clean the gutters of debris accumulated over the winter months.
• Flushable, disposable, cleaning or baby wipes
Street sweeping is also used, as needed, throughout the spring
• Paper towels, cloth towels or any type of rag
and summer months. The street sweeper is also utilized through
• Feminine hygiene products
the entire Village during the fall months to remove leaves. Street
• Facial Tissues
sweeping is an extremely effective way to protect water quality;
removing sediment, organic material, and excess nutrients from the Place the items listed above in a trash can. Putting these items
roadway before they enter our stormwater system. down toilets may plug sewers and cause raw sewage to back up
into YOUR HOME. Department of Public Works • 608-839-5813
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Stormwater Management Sanitary Sewer
The Public Works Department oversees and maintains all stormwa- The Village of Cottage Grove is a customer of the Madison Metro-
ter sewers, ditches, detention and retention basins located within politan Sewerage District (MMSD) and relies on them for treatment
the Village of Cottage Grove. Public Works ensures that the Village of wastewater. The Village sanitary sewer system consists of private
complies with the increasingly stringent water quality standards of laterals, gravity mains, forced mains and four lift stations. Public
the EPA, DNR, and Dane County. Works staff works hard to inspect and maintain this system; and
below are some steps you, as a resident, can take to cut down on
Storm water is more than just water. Rain and snowmelt wash dirt, the time and tax dollars spent on maintenance and repairs:
grease, trash, and more from the roads, parking lots and other hard • Flush only human waste and toilet paper down the drains.
surfaces into storm drains and ditches, that empty directly into your • In recent years there has been an increase in the number of
streams, rivers, and eventually into the lakes. Storm water carries products marketed as “flushable.” These products are not, in fact,
excess nutrients like phosphorus with it, which can turn our lakes flushable and they cause major and costly problems in the sanitary
green and foul smelling. sewer system. Public Works staff spends a tremendous amount of
The way to protect and clean your lakes and streams is to make sure time and energy responding to pump and valve clogs caused by
only rain goes into the storm drains and ditches: the flushing of inappropriate materials; ultimately these are your
• Keep roadways clear of leaves, brush and grass clippings. tax dollars and utility rates paying for this work. These products
• When watering; make sure that water is not sprinkled on paved can also clog sewer lines on private property, resulting in expen-
areas. sive unclogging and repair costs to the homeowner.
• Never discharge hazardous materials to the stormwater system • Fats, oils and greases (FOGs) should never be put into the sanitary
and report any suspicious discharges. system, they should be disposed of with the trash. FOGs cause
• Do not apply fertilizers, pesticides, weed control, etc. immediately sewer line clogs and backups and disrupt operation of lift stations.
prior to heavy rains & sweep excess from sidewalks, driveways and Responding to emergencies and cleaning of these clogs take a
roadways. tremendous amount of staff time as well.
Please visit the Village website and click on the Stormwater Man- • Hazardous materials and medications should be discarded prop-
agement tab for more information on ways you can protect our erly in order to keep our system safe and effective. You can take
most important natural resource. items like antifreeze, paint, etc. to the Clean Sweep location at the
Dane County Landfill and medications can be dropped off at Med-
Drop locations around the county.
SPRING/SUMMER 2017 www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov | 15PLACES OF
WORSHIP
Church listing Door Creek Church
6602 Dominion Drive, Madison
Hope Lutheran Church
2702 Highway AB, McFarland
Abiding Shepherd Evangelical 608-222-8586 608-838-3586
Lead Pastor Mark Maillefer Revered Chris Lee-Thompson
Lutheran Church Senior Associate Pastor Mark Sullard www.hope-in-action.org
406 W. Cottage Grove Road,
www.doorcreekchurch.org
Cottage Grove
608-839-3770
New Life Lutheran Church
Administrative Pastor Nathan Krause
His Living Word Church 7564 Cottage Grove Road, Madison
3954 Highway N, Cottage Grove 608-223-9337
Associate Pastor Nathaniel Abrahamson
608-259-0936 Pastor Rob Carlson
www.abidingshepherd.org
Pastor Don Parker www.newlifelc.com
www.hislivingwordchurch.com
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
229 N. Main St., Cottage Grove
434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove
608-839-4768
608-839-3969
Pastor Matthew Ploeger
Father Michael Tarigopula
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RECREATION
Welcome and thank you for your participation and continued support of the Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation
Department! We are pleased to offer you another exciting season of fun programs and events for the whole family.
Residency Requirements
Residents are defined by those who live within the Village limits of
Cottage Grove; non-residents are those who live outside the Village
limits. If you pay your taxes at the Cottage Grove Village Hall, your tax
dollars help support the administration of our programs and you are
considered a resident. If not, an additional fee has been added.
Exceptions: Some programs are supported by other taxing authori-
ties and therefore do not require the resident/non-resident pricing
- examples include Adult Fitness Classes, Frontier Stage, Red Cross
Babysitting, MG Boys & Girls Soccer Camp, Madison Area Show
Choir Camp, Legion Baseball, Glass Fusing & Ski/Snowboard Trips.
Late Fees
Registration is not guaranteed after program deadlines. A $10 late
fee will be added to all late registrations.
Tiered Pricing System for
Resident/Non-resident Medical Insurance
The Village of Cottage Grove does NOT carry individual medical
Non-resident Cost Structure insurance for participants or spectators. It is recommended that all
(For non-school district affiliated programs)
participants obtain insurance before participating in programs.
$10 extra (programs that are $30 and under)
$20 extra (programs that are $31–$49)
$30 extra (programs that are $50 and over) Sales Tax
All program fees include applicable state and county sales and use
Please feel free to email any questions to our department.
taxes.
Registration Procedures No Smoking/Alcohol
Registrations are currently being accepted by mail, in person, and
The use of alcohol and tobacco products is strictly PROHIBITED dur-
online.
ing all Parks and Recreation Department sponsored activities unless
Please make checks payable to Village of Cottage Grove specifically noted by the event and the department.
Mail registrations to:
Cottage Grove Recreation Department Scholarship Applications
210 Progress Drive, Suite 2
The Cottage Grove Recreation Department continues to offer 50%
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
pro- gram scholarships to qualified participants. Scholarship ap-
plications should be turned in at least one week before the program
Register Early! deadline. Applications must be updated every school year. For ap-
If cancellation comes BEFORE the printed deadline, you will receive
plication and more information, contact the director at 839-8968.
a full refund. Cancellations made after the deadline but before the
first class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after the first class.
Classes that are cancelled by the department will receive full refund. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Staff
608-839-8968; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Refund Policy Sean Brusegar – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director
sbrusegar@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
If cancellation comes BEFORE the printed deadline, you will receive
Reese MacAskill – Recreation Supervisor
a full refund. Cancellations made after the deadline but before the
cmacaskill@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
first class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after the first class.
Kristen Krause – Administrative Assistant
Classes that are cancelled by the department will receive full refund.
kkrause@village.cottage-grove.wi.us
SPRING/SUMMER 2017 www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov | 17CONCUSSION AWARENESS INFORMATION
Reformatted from the Center of Disease Control’s Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Program. More information can be found online at
www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html
Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation
Parent/Athlete Concussion Awareness Information
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way
the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, Concussion Danger Signs
or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person
rapidly back and forth. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. An athlete
seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or
jolt to the head or body they exhibit any of the following danger signs:
What are the Signs and • One pupil larger than the other
• Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
Symptoms of a Concussion? • A headache that gets worse or slurred speech
• Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
Signs and symptoms of a concussion can show up right after the injury • Repeated vomiting or nausea
or may appear days or weeks after the injury. If an athlete reports one or • Convulsions, seizures, or unusual behavior
more symptoms of concussions listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt • Cannot recognize people or places
to eh head or body, they should be kept out of play the day of the injury • Becomes increasingly confused or agitated
and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating concus- • Loses consciousness for any amount of time
sions, says they are symptom-free and they are OK to return to play.
Signs Observed by Coaching Staff: Why Should an Athlete
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about position or assignment Report Their Symptoms?
• Forgets an instruction If an athlete has a concussion, his/her brain needs time to heal. While
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent an athlete’s brain is healing, they are much more likely to have another
• Moves clumsily concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes to re-
• Answers questions slowly cover. In rare cases, repeat concussions in young athletes can result in
• Loses consciousness (even briefly) brain swelling or permanent damage to their brain. It can even be fatal.
• Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes
What Should You Do if You Think
• Cannot recall events prior to hit or fall
• Cannot recall events after hit or fall
Symptoms Reported by Athletes: Your Athlete Has a Concussion?
• Headaches or “pressure” in the head If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove them from
• Nausea or vomiting play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of
• Balance problems or dizziness the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play until a medical profes-
• Double or blurry vision sional says they are symptom free and are OK to return to play. Rest is
• Sensitivity to noise the key to help an athlete recover. Exercising or activities that involve
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy a lot of concentration (studying, computers, video games) may cause
• Concentration or memory problems concussion symptoms to reappear or worsen. After a concussion,
• Confusion returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be
• Just not “feeling right” or “feeling down carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional.
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