Chaska, MN

City Council

The Chaska City Council's regular 7:00 PM meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 is cancelled. The only item on the agenda is a 5:30 PM work session on future library planning. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed for this meeting.

• Regular 7:00 PM City Council meeting is cancelled
• 5:30 PM work session only, topic: future library planning
• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear on the agenda

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes. The commission will also receive a treasurer's report and discuss updates on the Cultural Heritage Month (Celebrate India) and the MLK Human Rights Celebration. No new business is listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 23, 2026
• Treasurer's report for September 2026
• Update on Cultural Heritage Month (Celebrate India)
• Update on MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the modification of Redevelopment Plan District No. 4. This includes establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 26 and adopting a TIF plan for the Big Woods Project. The body will also consider resolutions to authorize a TIF financing agreement and a business subsidy.

• Revised Downtown Building Improvement Program Loan for Keyport Properties LLC (3115 Chaska Boulevard)
• Modification of Redevelopment Plan Dist. No. 4
• Establishment of TIF Dist. No. 26 (Big Woods Project)
• Resolution 2026-97: Adopting a TIF Plan
• Resolution 2026-98: Authorizing a TIF Financing Agreement and Business Subsidy

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to modify Redevelopment Project Area No. 4, establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 26 (Big Woods Project), adopt a TIF plan, and authorize a TIF agreement with a business subsidy. The council will also vote on consent items including a final site and building plan for Big Woods Business Park Phase 1, updates to the cogeneration tariff, and pursuing LRIP funding for the CSAH 44 corridor project.

• Public hearing on TIF District No. 26 (Big Woods Project) and business subsidy
• Resolution 2026-92: Final site & building plan and final plat for Big Woods Business Park Phase 1 (Scannell)
• Resolution 2026-93: Updates to Cogeneration and Small Production Tariff
• Resolution 2026-94: Pursuit of 2026 LRIP funding for CSAH 44 Corridor Improvement Project
• Accounts Payable Claims Roster 09-21-2026

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a resolution to establish a preliminary maximum levy for payable 2027 and a resolution to amend the 2026 EDA fund budget. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting.

• Adopt EDA Resolution No. 2026-83 establishing preliminary maximum levy for payable 2027
• Resolution 2026-91 amending 2026 EDA fund budget
• Approve minutes from EDA meeting 08-03-2026

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider adopting the proposed 2027 maximum property tax levy and a rezoning of five parcels for the SW Chaska Park. The agenda also includes a public hearing on delinquent utilities, a cannabis retail registration renewal, and several consent items including budget amendments and gift acceptances.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-82: Proposed 2027 Maximum Property Tax Levy
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1082: Rezone five parcels from O to P1 for SW Chaska Park
• Public Hearing: Certification of 2026 Delinquent Utilities
• Approve Renewal of Cannabis Retail Local Registration - Higher Place LLC
• Approve Reserve at Autumn Woods Park plan and budget

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission is meeting to consider consent items, including recommending approval of the final site and building plan and final plat for Big Woods Business Park Phase 1 (Scannell, PC #2026-16) and a resolution finding that the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for TIF District 26 conforms with the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving previous meeting minutes and a visitor presentation.

• Final Site & Building Plan and Final Plat for Big Woods Business Park (BWBP) Phase 1/Scannell/PC #2026-16
• Resolution finding TIF District 26 plan conforms with Comprehensive Plan

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will consider a final recommendation for the SW Community Park Plan. The commission will also discuss the Reserve at Autumn Woods Park.

• SW Community Park Plan Final Recommendation
• Reserve at Autumn Woods Park

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding the 2027 budget. The meeting also includes action items for fire department pension benefits and a downtown street reconstruction project.

• 2027 Budget work session
• Resolution No. 2026-77: 2026 Downtown Street Reconstruction Project bid award
• Adjustment to pension benefits for Chaska Fire Department Association
• Resolution No. 2026-78: Rescheduling improvement hearing for SE Collector in SW Area - Savanna Way
• Public improvements for Reserve at Autumn Woods

The City Council approved a revised benefit structure for the Chaska Fire Department Relief Association effective January 1, 2027. The Council also awarded a contract for downtown street reconstruction and approved several liquor licenses and resolutions.

• Approved revised Chaska Fire Department Relief Association benefits (4-0)
• Awarded $1,633,975.67 bid to Meyer Contracting Inc. for Downtown Street Reconstruction
• Approved temporary liquor license for Guardian Angels Church for AngelFest
• Approved liquor license for The Copperfield Chaska for Latin Music & Food Festival
• Accepted public improvements in Reserve at Autumn Woods as municipal facilities
• Adopted resolution supporting LCCMR funding request for Southwest Chaska Park
• Rescheduled SE Collector – Savanna Way improvement hearing to April 19, 2027
• Approved August 31, 2026 accounts payable claims roster (4-0)

Human Rights Commission

The August 27, 2026 meeting of the Chaska Human Rights Commission is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Chaska Park and Recreation Commission is holding a work session with a single discussion item: SW Park. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of SW Park

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider several action items, including approving a concept plan for the Scandvik Nordic Spa, a settlement agreement for property at 424 Chestnut Blvd., and a liquor license for a Downtown Business Alliance event series. They will also adopt resolutions for a bridge grant, tax-exempt fitness equipment financing, and other agreements. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Concept plan for Scandvik Nordic Spa (PC #2026-17)
• Settlement agreement for property at 424 Chestnut Blvd.
• On-sale liquor license for Downtown Business Alliance community event series
• Resolution No. 2026-73 approving Local Bridge Replacement Program grant for Third Street East
• Resolution No. 2026-75 authorizing financing of tax-exempt fitness equipment

The Chaska City Council approved the concept plan for the Scandvik Nordic spa at the Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, a project that has been in discussion with city staff. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a settlement agreement for property at 424 Chestnut Blvd., a liquor license for downtown events, and a resolution denying a massage license application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved concept plan for Scandvik Nordic spa at Oak Ridge Hotel (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement for property at 424 Chestnut Blvd. (consent agenda)
• Approved on-sale liquor license for Downtown Business Alliance event series (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-72 authorizing execution of agreement (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-73 for Local Bridge Replacement Program grant for Third Street East (consent agenda)
• Approved massage therapy business and individual licenses for Shiloh Therapeutic Massage (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-75 authorizing tax-exempt fitness equipment financing (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-76 denying massage license application of Yun Liu (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning SW Chaska Park parcels to P1 Open Space, and will review a concept plan for the Scandvik Nordic Spa. The meeting also includes approval of the July 8, 2026 minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on rezoning SW Chaska Park parcels to P1 Open Space (PC #2026-13)
• Concept plan review for Scandvik Nordic Spa (PC #2026-17)

General

Park & Recreation Commission

Park & Recreation Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a resolution to call for a public hearing on the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 26 for the Big Woods Business Park. This is the main discussion item; other agenda items are procedural (approval of minutes, adjournment).

• Adopt Resolution EDA 2026-71 calling for a public hearing on TIF District No. 26 (Big Woods Business Park)

The Chaska Economic Development Authority adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on August 31, 2026. The hearing will consider the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 2026 and a subsequent business subsidy.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-71 calling for a public hearing on August 31, 2026
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, followed by a regular meeting with action items including a bond sale ratification and a resolution calling for a public hearing on a new TIF district. The agenda also includes consent items for designating depositories, approving a massage therapist license, and denying another, plus routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Work session on 2027 budget
• Resolution 2026-70 calling for public hearing on TIF District No. 26 (Big Woods Business Park)
• Resolution 2026-69 ratifying sale of Series 2026B Bonds
• Massage therapist license approval (Yun Liu, DOB 05-04-1983) and denial (Yun Liu, DOB 10-24-1971)
• Accounts payable claims roster for 8-3-2026

The Chaska City Council approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 26 for Big Woods Business Park. The council also ratified the sale of Series 2026B bonds, approved the accounts payable claims roster, and approved consent items including designating depositories and investment institutions for 2026, and a massage therapist license for Yun Liu. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-70 calling for a public hearing on TIF District No. 26 (Big Woods Business Park)
• Ratified the sale of Series 2026B bonds (Resolution 2026-69)
• Approved accounts payable claims roster for 8-3-2026
• Approved consent items: designated depositories and investment institutions for 2026
• Approved massage therapist license for Yun Liu (DOB 05-04-1983)
• Approved previous meeting minutes of 07-20-2026

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting, including an open‑forum presentation by Serrah Ssemukutu of ACT United. The commission will review the June 25 minutes, receive the July treasury report, and discuss recaps of the recent Pride Celebration and the upcoming River City Days cultural celebration. No formal actions are listed beyond standard reports.

• Open Forum/Guest Presentation – Serrah Ssemukutu, ACT United
• Approve Minutes – June 25, 2026
• Treasurer's Report – July 2026
• Pride Celebration recap
• River City Days Cultural Celebration

City Council

The Chaska City Council meeting includes a work session on final plans for SW Community Park. Council members will consider several consent items, including cannabis and hemp retail registrations, an on‑sale liquor license, a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Blvd, and a watermain replacement contract for the 2026 Industrial Park. Action items cover the 2025 financial reports, a concept plan for Vista Ridge, and a letter of intent for TIF assistance for the proposed Big Woods Business Park. The meeting also includes routine bills and the city administrator's report.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-66 approving a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Blvd (Precision Yard Services).
• Adopt Resolution 2026-68 accepting bids and awarding the watermain replacement contract for the 2026 Industrial Park on Columbia Ct N.
• Approve Cannabis Retail Local Registration for Blom Inc.
• Approve Low‑Potency Hemp Retail Registrations for Holiday Stationstores #67 and #340.
• Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for the proposed Big Woods Business Park project.

The Council approved a residential concept plan for Vista Ridge and authorized TIF assistance for the Big Woods Business Park. Additionally, the city accepted the 2025 annual financial reports and awarded a watermain construction contract.

• Approved Concept Plan for Vista Ridge/Johnson Reiland Homes (Resolution 2026-65)
• Authorized Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for Big Woods Business Park Project
• Awarded $591,225.00 contract to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for 2026 Industrial Park Watermain Project
• Accepted 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and associated audit reports
• Approved Cannabis Retail Local Registration for Blom Inc. at 4024 Peavey Rd.
• Approved low-potency hemp retail registrations for Holiday Stationstores #67 and #340
• Approved On-Sale Intoxicating License for The Copperfield Chaska for Fire & Ice Festival
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Boulevard

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider authorizing a Letter of Intent to provide Tax Increment Financing assistance for the proposed Big Woods Business Park project. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for the proposed Big Woods Business Park

The Economic Development Authority authorized the Executive Director to execute a Letter of Intent for TIF assistance regarding the proposed Big Woods Business Park Project. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 15, 2026, meeting.

• Authorized Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for Big Woods Business Park Project (carried)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adopted agenda (carried)

Park & Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Blvd, submitted by Precision Yard Services (PC #2026-14). The commission will also consider recommending approval of the Concept Plan for the Vista Ridge development by Johnson Reiland Homes (PC #2026-12). These items are the primary action items on the agenda.

• Public hearing to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Blvd (PC #2026-14)
• Recommendation to approve the Concept Plan for Vista Ridge residential project by Johnson Reiland Homes (PC #2026-12)

City Council

City Council

The City Council will interview candidates for the Library Design Task Force in a work session from 5:20–7:00 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Action items include appointing task force members. Consent items cover awarding a contract for the CSAH 61 truck sewer extension (Highpoint Vistas and Fultonwood Development) and approving plans for the Columbia Court N. watermain replacement project.

• Library Design Task Force interviews and appointments
• On-sale liquor permit for The Golden Kitchen community event
• Assignment of option with Forestar Real Estate to ISD 112
• Accept public improvements for Shepard of the Hills development (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity)
• Adopt Resolution 2026-63 awarding contract for CSAH 61 Truck Sewer Extension

The Chaska City Council approved the consent agenda, which included an on-sale liquor license for The Golden Kitchen at the Chaska Latin Music and Food Festival, an assignment of option rights with Forestar Real Estate to ISD 112, acceptance of public improvements for the Shepard of the Hills development, acceptance of Hanne Sandison's resignation from the Human Rights Commission, a $1,293,013.50 construction contract with Kusske Construction for CSAH 61 utility improvements, and authorization to solicit bids for the Columbia Court N watermain replacement. The council also appointed four members to the Library Task Force: Samantha Ward, Bob Lincoln, Nick Rodriguez, and Sarah Brown. All bills on the accounts payable roster were approved unanimously.

• Approved on-sale liquor license for The Golden Kitchen at the Chaska Latin Music and Food Festival on September 18, 2026
• Authorized signing of the Assignment of Option Rights agreement with ISD 112 and Forestar Real Estate
• Accepted public improvements in Shepard of the Hills Development and released the maintenance bond
• Accepted Hanne Sandison's resignation from the Human Rights Commission and opened the seat for applications
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-63 awarding a $1,293,013.50 construction contract to Kusske Construction for CSAH 61 utility improvements
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-64 approving plans and authorizing bids for the Columbia Court N watermain replacement
• Appointed Samantha Ward, Bob Lincoln, Nick Rodriguez, and Sarah Brown to the Library Task Force
• Approved the accounts payable claims roster for June 29, 2026

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will meet to hear a guest presentation from Lissa Weimelt, founder of Maria's Voice, and discuss updates on the Pride Celebration and River City Days Cultural Celebration. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Guest presentation by Lissa Weimelt, founder of Maria's Voice
• Discussion of Pride Celebration planning
• Discussion of River City Days Cultural Celebration
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2026 Treasurer's Report

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider approving a purchase agreement with the American Legion for a property. It will also consider adopting Resolution EDA 2026-58 to ratify the sale of the Chaska EDA Series 2026A bonds. Both items are scheduled immediately after the City Council meeting.

• Approve Purchase Agreement with American Legion for Property
• Adopt Resolution EDA 2026-58 ratifying the sale of Chaska EDA Series 2026A Bonds

The Chaska Economic Development Authority approved a purchase agreement with the American Legion for property and adopted Resolution EDA 2026-58, ratifying the sale of Chaska EDA Series 2026A Bonds. Both items were approved as discussion items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase agreement with American Legion for property
• Adopted Resolution EDA 2026-58 ratifying sale of Chaska EDA Series 2026A Bonds

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a work session to interview Downtown Masterplan Task Force members before the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes a range of routine approvals, and the action items feature a public hearing on assessments for the Downtown Street Reconstruction project, a letter of intent for a hotel development, and rezoning for a business park.

• Public hearing on assessments for the 2026 Downtown Street Reconstruction Project
• Letter of Intent with the Community Asset Foundation for The Inn on Stoughton Avenue
• Rezoning and preliminary plat for Big Woods Business Park Phase 1 by Scannell Properties
• Resolution approving settlement of eminent domain for easements for Highpoint Vistas Utilities
• Awarding bid for the North Water Treatment Plant

The council approved a $17.7 million bid for the North Water Treatment Plant and a $3.6 million contract for City Hall Plaza improvements. It entered into a letter of intent for affordable housing development and approved a rezoning for the Big Woods Business Park. Several consent agenda items were also adopted.

• Approved $17,744,143.51 bid for North Water Treatment Plant to Journey Construction (motion carried)
• Approved $3,613,612.78 contract for City Hall Plaza improvement to Ebert Companies (motion carried)
• Approved letter of intent with Community Asset Foundation for The Inn on Stoughton Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary site plan, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for Big Woods Business Park Phase 1 (motion carried)
• Adopted assessment roll for 2026 Downtown Street Reconstruction project (motion carried)
• Appointed Downtown Master Plan Task Force members (motion carried)
• Approved off-sale intoxicating license for River Bend Cellars & Spirits (motion carried)
• Approved low-potency hemp retail registrations for Heartbreakers and Cy's (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending approval of a preliminary site and building plan, preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for the Big Woods Business Park (BWBP North) Phase 1 development by Scannell Properties. The meeting also includes approval of the May 13 meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Site & Building Plan, Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Big Woods Business Park (BWBP North)-Phase 1 / Scannell Properties (PC #2026-08)

Park & Recreation Commission