Chaska, Minnesota
Upcoming
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)
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Recent meetings
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation on the Preliminary Site & Building Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment for The Inn/Community Asset Foundation (PC #2026-07). No other action items are listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.
- Public hearing to recommend approval of Preliminary Site & Building Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment for The Inn/Community Asset Foundation (PC #2026-07)