Chaska, MN

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

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

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)

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

City Council

The City Council will first hold a work session on Downtown Master Plan and Library Design Task Forces, then convene the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Consent items include resolutions to adopt plans for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project, approve 2026 Performance Measures, and authorize a feasibility study for the SE Collector on Savanna Way. A temporary on-sale liquor license for Flags and Honor of MN is also on the consent agenda. Other business covers financial reports and the city administrator's report.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-48 approving plans/specifications and authorizing bids for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project
• Adopt Resolution 2026-49 approving 2026 Performance Measures
• Adopt Resolution 2026-50 authorizing the Feasibility Study for the SE Collector in SW Area - Savanna Way
• Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Flags and Honor of MN
• Work session on Downtown Master Plan and Library Design Task Forces (5:30-7:00 PM)

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included Resolution 2026-48 approving plans, specifications, and authorizing bids for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project. It also adopted Resolution 2026-49 approving 2026 performance measures, Resolution 2026-50 authorizing a feasibility study for the SE collector on Savanna Way, and approved a temporary on‑sale liquor license for a Flags and Honor of Minnesota event on August 1, 2026. Additionally, the council approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the presented bills with unanimous support.

• Approved 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project plans and bid authorization (consent agenda)
• Approved 2026 performance measures (consent agenda)
• Authorized feasibility study for SE collector on Savanna Way (consent agenda)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Flags and Honor of Minnesota event (consent agenda)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved bills as presented; aye votes: Hatfield, Benesh, Sheveland, Mayor Pro Tem Grau; nay: none

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will hear a guest presentation from Matthew Schrad of Slam the Stigma, approve April minutes and the May treasurer's report, and discuss planning for the Pride Celebration and River City Days Opening Celebration. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Guest presentation by Matthew Schrad, Executive Director of Slam the Stigma
• Approval of April 23, 2026 HRC minutes
• Review of May 2026 Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of Pride Celebration planning
• Discussion of River City Days Opening Celebration

City Council

The Chaska City Council will vote on zoning amendments that affect local land development, approve construction bids for road and sewer projects, and schedule public assessments for street reconstruction. These actions will determine property costs for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project and finalize development plans for Firefly Acres. The agenda also includes approvals for new liquor licenses. No specific funding amounts or vote outcomes are listed in the provided text.

• Zoning amendments for PMD-21/Amcon and PCD-18/City of Chaska
• Construction bids for CSAH 61 Sewer Extension and City Hall Plaza Project
• Public hearing to schedule assessments for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project
• Final plat approval for Firefly Acres and bridge removal for Third Street East
• Liquor license approvals for SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, Chaska Thai Restaurant, and The Copperfield

The City Council approved a series of infrastructure bids, liquor licenses, and zoning amendments via a consent agenda. The council also held a public improvement hearing and scheduled a follow-up assessment hearing for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project.

• Scheduled Assessment Hearing for 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project for June 15th
• Awarded $131,105.00 bid for West Creek Substation circuit breaker to Siemens
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce
• Approved on-sale wine license for Chaska Thai Restaurant
• Authorized funding applications for CSAH 44 and US 212 interchange upgrades
• Authorized bids for CSAH 61 sewer extension and City Hall Plaza project
• Approved final plat for Firefly Acres (PC #2026-10)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for PMD-21 and PCD-18

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a consent item to recommend approval of the final plat for Firefly Acres/Jenn & Scott Schlauderaff. It will hold public hearings to recommend approval of zoning ordinance amendments for PMD-21 (Amcon) and for PCD-18 (City of Chaska). These items are listed as action items for recommendation. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Consent: Recommend approval of the Final Plat for Firefly Acres/Jenn & Scott Schlauderaff (PC #2026-10)
• Public hearing: Recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment to PMD-21/Amcon (PC #2026-09)
• Public hearing: Recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment to PCD-18/City of Chaska (PC #2026-11)

Park & Recreation Commission

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider items including a Downtown Master Plan update process and library design, along with consent items such as bond issuances, a default notice on a temporary certificate of occupancy, and various permits and contracts.

• Initiate Downtown Master Plan update process
• Items related to the design of the Chaska Library
• Adopt Resolutions 2026-35 and 2026-36 authorizing bond issuance for Series 2026A and 2026B
• Notice of default on Memorandum of Understanding with Cain Development Group and RCS-RCA Oak Ridge, LLC for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy at 1 Oak Ridge Dr.
• Approve temporary cannabis event permit for Higher Place LLC

The City Council approved issuing a Request for Proposals for architectural and engineering services for a new library building. Council also authorized the start of the Downtown Master Plan update process and appointed members to both task forces. Several consent items were approved, including a roof replacement contract and bond issuances.

• Approved RFP for architectural and engineering services for a new library building
• Appointed Councilmember Sheveland to the Library Task Force
• Authorized staff to seek community applications for the Library Task Force
• Approved scope of work and authorized the Downtown Master Plan update process
• Appointed Councilmembers Hatfield and Grau to the Downtown Master Plan Task Force
• Awarded $251,942.00 roof replacement bid for 314 Walnut St N to Hoffman Weber Construction
• Approved Temporary Cannabis Event Permit for Higher Place LLC (June 13-14, 2026)
• Approved low-potency hemp edible retail registration for Target

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will discuss adopting a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of Series 2026A bonds and consider a loan application from Keyport Properties LLC for improvements to the Historic Chaska Depot at 3115 Chaska Boulevard. The meeting follows the city council meeting on May 4, 2026.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-37 authorizing issuance and sale of Series 2026A bonds
• Approve Downtown Building Improvement Program loan application from Keyport Properties LLC for 3115 Chaska Boulevard (Historic Chaska Depot)
• Approve meeting minutes from March 30 and April 20, 2026

The Chaska Economic Development Authority approved Resolution No. 2026-37 authorizing the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds for Series 2026A. The board also approved a Downtown Building Improvement Program loan application from Keyport Properties LLC for renovations at 3115 Chaska Boulevard (Historic Chaska Depot). Both motions carried without recorded dissent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-37 authorizing issuance of lease revenue bonds, Series 2026A (motion carried)
• Approved Downtown Building Improvement Program loan for Keyport Properties LLC at 3115 Chaska Boulevard (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2026 and April 20, 2026 (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will hear a guest presentation from Sia Her, Executive Director of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. The commission will also approve minutes from February, receive a treasurer's report, and get updates on the Pride Celebration subcommittee and the HRC strategic plan. No new business is listed. The next meeting is set for May 28, 2026.

• Guest presentation by Sia Her, Executive Director, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
• Approve meeting minutes from February 26, 2026
• Treasurer's report for April 2026
• Pride Celebration Subcommittee update
• HRC Strategic Plan update

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the City Hall Plaza Remodel Project before the regular meeting. During the regular meeting, the Council will enter a closed session to discuss initiating arbitration with Mueller Systems regarding the AMI contract, and later vote on a resolution to authorize that arbitration. The consent agenda includes resolutions for annexing a portion of the Raser property, finalizing the AUAR for Big Woods Business Park, and authorizing eminent domain for sewer easements. The Council will also award contracts for Outlot C of the Municipal Services Building.

• Resolution 2026-28 annexing a portion of the Raser property into Chaska from Dahlgren Township
• Resolution 2026-29 adopting the final AUAR for Big Woods Business Park
• Resolution 2026-31 authorizing initiation of arbitration with Mueller Systems, LLC
• Resolution 2026-32 authorizing eminent domain for easements for CSAH 61 Trunk Sewer Extension
• Award of contracts for Outlot C of the Chaska Municipal Services Building

The council adopted the agenda, approved previous minutes, and held a closed session on legal advice regarding arbitration. In open session, they approved a consent agenda of 13 items, including resolutions initiating arbitration with Mueller Systems, authorizing eminent domain for sewer easements, annexing property from Dahlgren Township, and approving various licenses. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations recognizing the high school basketball state champions and the annual library report.

• Approved consent agenda (13 items) including arbitration, eminent domain, annexation, and multiple license renewals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-31 authorizing initiation of arbitration with Mueller Systems, LLC over AMI contract breaches
• Adopted Resolution 2026-32 authorizing eminent domain proceedings for easements for CSAH 61 trunk sewer extensions
• Adopted Resolution 2026-28 approving annexation of Raser property from Dahlgren Township into Chaska
• Approved low-potency hemp retail registrations for three businesses (Nothing But Hemp, Chaser's, Kwik Trip)
• Approved transient accommodation licenses for Hazeltine National Golf Club, Super 8, and TownSquare Place
• Approved temporary liquor license for Chaska Lions Club at River Days (July 24-26, 2026) and Schram Haus Brewery at Fire and Ice event (July 10-11, 2026)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-18 adopting the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 2026-30 regarding bond sale reimbursement. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adopt EDA Resolution 2026-30 on bond sale reimbursement

The Chaska Economic Development Authority adopted Resolution No. 2026-30, establishing compliance with Internal Revenue Code reimbursement bond regulations. The meeting also included routine adoption of the agenda and approval of prior minutes. No other substantive business was discussed or decided.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-30 for bond sale reimbursement compliance (unanimous)
• Approved March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)