Chaska public meetings in 2025

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will hold a work session to review nominations for the Chaska Human Rights Award. The commission will also discuss the MLK Human Rights Celebration.

• Review of Chaska Human Rights Award nominations
• Discussion of MLK Human Rights Celebration

City Council

The Chaska City Council will vote on the 2026 property tax levy, fund budgets, and utility rates. The body will also approve agreements for the CitySquare West project and the River Bluffs Regional Trail.

• Adopt 2026 Property Tax Levies and Fund Budgets
• Establish 2026 Electric, Water, Sewer, and Storm-Water Utility Rates
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Trident Development LLC for CitySquare West
• Approve Carver County, MN River Bluffs Regional Trail — Waiver Notice
• Adopt Resolution 2025-95 Establishing Interfund Tax Increment Financing

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for the City Square West Project. The body will also consider adopting the 2026 EDA Budget and Property Tax Levy.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Trident Development LLC for City Square West Project
• EDA Resolution No. 2025-92 regarding the 2026 EDA Budget and Property Tax Levy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a consent item to recommend approval of the final site and building plan for the MSB/City of Chaska project (PC #2025-19). Additionally, the commission will recommend the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Recommend approval of final site & building plan for MSB/City of Chaska/PC #2025-19
• Recommend 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair for the Planning Commission
• Approve the November 12th meeting minutes

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 tax levy and budget, and approve consent items including a temporary certificate of occupancy agreement and a contract for a school resource officer.

• Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for 2026 Tax Levy and Budget
• MOU with Cain Development Group for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
• Audit Engagement Agreement
• Contract for CPD School Resource Officer with Southwest Metro Intermediate School District 288
• Business License Renewals

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for a temporary certificate of occupancy, an audit services agreement, 2026 business license renewals, and a contract for a full‑time school resource officer. The council also closed the Truth in Taxation public hearing and scheduled December 15, 2025, to consider adoption of the 2026 budget and final tax levy. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved MOU with Cain Development Group and RCS‑RCA Oak Ridge for temporary certificate of occupancy (consent agenda A)
• Approved audit services agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP (consent agenda B)
• Approved 2026 business license renewals including games of skill, refuse haulers, massage businesses, tobacco sales, and solicitors (consent agenda C)
• Approved contract for a full‑time School Resource Officer at 401 Education Center (consent agenda D)
• Closed Truth in Taxation public hearing and set Dec 15, 2025, to consider 2026 budget and tax levy
• Approved bills, including Accounts Payable Claims Roster 01‑12‑2025 (unanimous vote)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the November 17, 2025, meeting minutes (motion carried)

General

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will adopt its agenda, approve the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear the Treasurer's November 2025 report. It will review old business items including Cultural Heritage Month and the MLK Human Rights Celebration, and consider new business items such as a Pride art gallery exhibit and 2026 swag items.

• Approve Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2025
• Treasurer's Report - November 2025
• Cultural Heritage Month
• MLK Human Rights Celebration
• CCC Art Gallery Exhibit - Pride

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on utility funds budgets (water, sewer, storm water, electric) from 5:30-7 PM. During the regular meeting at 7 PM, the council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2025-1073 setting 2026 development, planning, building, and fire permit fees. Other action items include approval of a preliminary site plan and zoning amendment for the Municipal Services Building, and a public hearing on a temporary transfer spending plan extension.

• Work session on Water, Sewer, Storm Water, and Electric utility funds budgets
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2025-1073 setting 2026 development and permit fees
• Adopt Resolution 2025-83 and Ordinance 1074 for Municipal Services Building preliminary site and zoning amendment
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-82 for Temporary Transfer Spending Plan Extension
• Approval of Final Plat for Chevalle 19th Addition/Quadriga Ventures

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑83 and Ordinance 1074, approving the preliminary site and building plan and a zoning amendment for the new Municipal Services Building. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑82 to extend the temporary transfer spending plan for three TIF districts and adopted Ordinance 2025‑1073 setting 2026 development and fire‑inspection fees. The consent agenda items A‑E, the November 3 meeting minutes, and the November 17 bills were all approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑83 approving the Preliminary Site & Building Plan for the Municipal Services Building (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1074 approving the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to PID‑10 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑82 amending the Temporary Transfer Spending Plan for TIF Districts 12, 13, 19 (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1073 establishing 2026 development, planning, building and fire fees (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items A–E, including low‑potency hemp edibles ordinance, legislative services agreement, Chevalle 19th Addition final plat, Big Woods Business Park AUAR order, and Precision Processing cannabis retail registration (motion carried)
• Approved the November 3, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bills – Accounts Payable Claims Roster 17‑11‑2025 (aye: all five members, nay: none; motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑81 approving the Final Plat for Chevalle 19th Addition at 3910 Bavaria Road (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 2025-84, which amends the temporary transfer spending plan. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Adopt EDA Resolution 2025-84 amending temporary transfer spending plan

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. It also adopted Resolution 2025-84, which amends the temporary transfer spending plan for Tax Increment Financing Districts 12, 13, and 19. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-84 amending temporary transfer spending plan for TIF Districts 12, 13, 19 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a preliminary site and building plan and zoning ordinance amendment for the Municipal Services Building (MSB). They will also consider a consent item for final plat approval of the Chevalle 19th Addition by Quadriga Ventures. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on preliminary site and building plan for Municipal Services Building (MSB) by City of Chaska
• Zoning ordinance amendment for MSB
• Final plat approval for Chevalle 19th Addition by Quadriga Ventures

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider consent items including approving 2026 recreational fund rates, establishing a public hearing for a temporary transfer authority spending plan amendment, awarding a bid for the North Water Treatment Plant sanitary sewer extension, and approving vending machines at the Community Center. The main action item is adopting a resolution to award a bid for the Seminary Fen C-2 Ravine Stabilization Project. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an accounts payable claims roster.

• Approve 2026 rates for recreational fund budgets
• Establish public hearing for temporary transfer authority spending plan amendment
• Award bid for North Water Treatment Plant sanitary sewer extension (Resolution 2025-80)
• Approve Farmer's Fridge and Roast Wave Coffee vending at the Community Center
• Adopt resolution awarding bid for Seminary Fen C-2 Ravine Stabilization (Resolution 2025-79)

The council adopted the 2026 rate schedule for several recreation facilities and set a public hearing for November 17 on a temporary transfer authority spending plan. It awarded the North Water Treatment Plant sanitary sewer extension contract to Widmer Construction for $217,252.75 and the Seminary Fen C‑2 Ravine Stabilization contract to Sunram Construction for $948,421, authorizing the city engineer to finalize grant agreements. The council also approved the Farmers’ Fridge and Roast Wave Coffee vending opportunities and unanimously approved the listed accounts payable claims.

• Approved 2026 rate schedule for Community Center, The Loop at Chaska, Town Course, Curling & Event Center (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for Nov 17 to review Temporary Transfer Authority spending plan (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-80 awarding $217,252.75 bid to Widmer Construction for North Water Treatment Plant sanitary sewer extension (motion carried)
• Approved Farmers’ Fridge and Roast Wave Coffee vending at the Community Center (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-79 awarding $948,421 bid to Sunram Construction for Seminary Fen C‑2 Ravine Stabilization and authorized City Engineer to finalize grant agreements (motion carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims roster with unanimous vote (5‑0) (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will consider a request for a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and discuss several ongoing initiatives, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration, Women's Appreciation, Pride Celebration, River City Days, Cultural Heritage Month/Celebrate India, Indigenous Peoples Recognition, and Veteran Acknowledgment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a treasurer's report. No votes on ordinances or financial contracts are on the agenda.

• Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Request (new business)
• MLK Human Rights Celebration (old business)
• Indigenous Peoples Recognition (old business)
• Pride Celebration (old business)
• Veteran Acknowledgment (old business)

City Council

The Chaska City Council meeting will consider several consent and action items, including a public hearing on a resolution to impose service charges for the 2026 Downtown Special Services District. Other items include a mediated settlement with JAMS Properties, approval of a cannabis retail registration for Higher Place LLC, and a preliminary plat extension for the Fultonwood development. The council will also consider resolutions for roadway and utility improvements on Highway 41/Peavey Road and a feasibility study for Creek Road street and utility upgrades.

• Consent: Mediated Settlement Agreement with JAMS Properties LLC and John M. Siegfried
• Consent: Approval of Cannabis Retail Local Registration – Higher Place LLC
• Consent: Approval of Preliminary Plat Extension for Fultonwood (Pulte)
• Action: Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution 2025-75 to impose service charges for the 2026 Chaska Downtown Special Services District
• Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-78 for a feasibility study of Creek Road street and utility improvements

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved the September 29 meeting minutes. It approved the full consent agenda, which included a cannabis retail local registration for Higher Place LLC and acceptance of MnDOT public improvements at Highway 41 and Peavey Road. The Council also adopted Resolution 2025‑75 imposing service charges for the 2026 Downtown Special Services District and approved concept plans for a three‑lot subdivision at 0 Creek Road and for the Peavey Business Center.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑F, including cannabis retail registration and highway improvements (motion carried)
• Approved cannabis retail local registration for Higher Place LLC (motion carried)
• Accepted MnDOT public improvements at Highway 41 and Peavey Road (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑75 imposing service charges for 2026 Downtown Special Services District (motion carried)
• Approved concept plan for 0 Creek Road three‑lot subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved concept plan for Peavey Business Center (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss an amended land donation agreement. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Amended Land Donation Agreement

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted to approve the amended land donation agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (motion carried)
• Approve September 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approve amended land donation agreement (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of concept plans for two properties: 0 Creek Road (Schlauderaff) and Peavey Business Center (Shaw Construction). These are action items requiring commission recommendation before further city review.

• Recommend approval of concept plan for 0 Creek Road (PC #2025-15)
• Recommend approval of concept plan for Peavey Business Center (PC #2025-14)
• Approval of September 10th meeting minutes

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to apply for a Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) grant from the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development (item 7.A). Prior to the regular meeting, a work session will discuss downtown Chaska activation, City Hall Plaza, and redevelopment opportunities. Consent items include a 2026 prosecution contract, a resolution supporting suburban transit providers, an election judge hourly rate increase for 2026, and a bid award for the Wells 11 & 12 pumping facility.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-71 for MIF program application
• Work session on Downtown Chaska activation, plaza, and redevelopment
• 2026 Prosecution Contract (consent item 6.A)
• Resolution 2025-70 supporting suburban transit providers (6.C)
• Election judge hourly rate increase for 2026 (6.D)

The council approved the full consent agenda, which included a $1,189,686 award to Municipal Builders, Inc. for the Wells 11 and 12 pumping facility. It also adopted a resolution supporting suburban transit providers and approved the city's application to the Minnesota Investment Program for Marotta Controls. All motions were carried.

• Approved 2026 County Prosecution Contract (Consent Agenda) – motion carried
• Declined to waive municipal tort liability limits per Minnesota Statute – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 2025-70 supporting suburban transit providers – motion carried
• Approved election judge hourly rate increase for 2026 (Head Judge $13.41/hr, Asst. $12.41/hr, Regular $11.41/hr) – motion carried
• Awarded $1,189,686 contract to Municipal Builders, Inc. for Wells 11 & 12 pumping facility – motion carried
• Accepted Service Area Exception Agreement with Northern States Power Company – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 2025-71 approving City’s application to MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development for MIF program (Marotta Controls) – motion carried
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims Roster 10-6-2025 – motion carried (aye: Hatfield, Sheveland, Benesh, Grau, Hubbard; nay: none)

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider adopting the 2026 maximum property tax levy, which sets the cap for property taxes. Consent items include awarding a bid for Victoria Dr. utility improvements, approving the EDCO development site plan and plat, a lot split on County Road 10 East, and establishing a new Tax Increment Financing district for redevelopment. The council will also tour the Public Safety Center before the regular meeting.

• Adopt 2026 maximum property tax levy
• Award bid for Victoria Dr. utility improvements
• Approve final site plan and plat for EDCO/Creek Road development
• Approve lot split at 5060 County Road 10 East
• Establish TIF District No. 25 and authorize a business subsidy agreement

The City Council approved the proposed 2026 maximum property tax levy. It also approved a consent agenda that included a utility improvement contract, an EDCO building plan, a lot split, a new Tax Increment Financing district and agreement, and a liquor license for The Golden Kitchen. All motions carried. The council also approved the accounts payable bills.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-61 awarding $313,137.75 Victoria Dr utility improvements to Widmer Construction (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-62 approving final site & building plan and plat for the EDCO building on Creek Road (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-67 approving lot split at 5060 County Road 10 East (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-63 modifying Redevelopment Project Area No. 4 to create TIF District 25 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-64 authorizing a TIF financing agreement and granting a business subsidy (motion carried)
• Approved on‑sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license for The Golden Kitchen (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-68 adopting the proposed 2026 maximum property tax levy (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable bills (5‑0, no nay votes)

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider three resolutions. Resolutions 2025-65 and 2025-66 would modify the boundary of Redevelopment Project Area No. 4, create Tax Increment Financing District 25, adopt a TIF plan, authorize a financing agreement and grant a business subsidy. Resolution 2025-69 would establish a preliminary maximum levy for the EDA payable in 2026.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-65 to modify Redevelopment Project Area No. 4 boundary and establish Tax Increment Financing District 25
• Adopt Resolution 2025-66 to authorize a TIF financing agreement and grant a business subsidy
• Adopt Resolution 2025-69 to set a preliminary Chaska EDA maximum levy for 2026

The Economic Development Authority approved a modification of Redevelopment Project Area No. 4 to create Tax Increment Financing District No. 25 and adopted a TIF financing agreement with a business subsidy. It also adopted a preliminary maximum property tax levy for 2026. The board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-65 modifying Redevelopment Project Area No. 4 and establishing TIF District 25 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-66 authorizing execution of a TIF agreement and granting a business subsidy (motion carried)
• Adopted EDA Resolution 2025-69 establishing a preliminary maximum property tax levy for 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved the September 15, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a modification to Redevelopment Plan District No. 4 and creation of TIF District No. 25, along with a proposed TIF agreement and business subsidy. They will also consider a resolution approving a preliminary site plan, zoning ordinance amendment, and easement vacation for Auto Pros/Rylaur, LLC. Consent items include resolutions calling for public hearings on a special service district operating plan and a Minnesota Investment Fund grant application, support for ISD 112's referendum, approval of a liquor license for a downtown event series, and acceptance of commissioner resignations.

• Public hearing on modification of Redevelopment Plan Dist. No. 4 and creation of TIF Dist. No. 25
• Resolution approving preliminary site plan, zoning ordinance amendment, and easement vacation for Auto Pros/Rylaur, LLC
• Resolution calling for public hearing on Minnesota Investment Fund grant application
• Contract with School District 112 for School Resource Officers
• On-sale liquor license approval for Downtown Business Alliance community event series

The council adopted the consent agenda items, including resolutions for public hearings, a liquor license, support for ISD 112's referendum, a school resource officer contract, and acceptance of two Human Rights Commission resignations. It also approved the preliminary site and building plan and zoning amendment for Auto Pros at 1601 & 1603 Old Audubon Road, and the concept plan for the Municipal Services Building. Bills on the Accounts Payable Claims roster were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items A‑F (public hearing resolutions, liquor license, ISD 112 referendum support, school resource officer contract, Human Rights Commission resignations) – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑56 and Ordinance No. 1071 approving preliminary site & building plan for Auto Pros at 1601 & 1603 Old Audubon Road and easement vacation – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑57 approving concept plan for Municipal Services Building – motion carried
• Approved bills on Accounts Payable Claims Roster 15‑9‑2025 (5‑0) – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑58 calling for public hearing on SSD 2026 operating plan, budget, and service charges – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑59 calling for public hearing on Minnesota Investment Fund grant application – motion carried
• Approved On‑Sale Liquor License Lic#OSCF25‑3 for Downtown Business Alliance event series – motion carried
• Accepted resignations of Human Rights Commissioners Rehn LeSueur and Juhi Ghatti – motion carried

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing on a proposal to modify the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment District No. 4, establish Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 25, adopt a TIF plan, authorize a TIF agreement, and grant a business subsidy. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on modifying Redevelopment District No. 4 redevelopment plan
• Establishment of TIF District No. 25 and adoption of a TIF plan
• Authorization of a TIF agreement and granting of a business subsidy

The board adopted the meeting agenda as presented. The minutes from the August 4, 2025 EDA meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. after all business was completed.

• Adopt agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approve August 4, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:55 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary site and building plan, zoning ordinance amendment, and easement vacation for Auto Pros/Rylaur, LLC. They will also review a concept plan for the new Municipal Services Building and vote on consent items including a final site plan for EDCO/Pope Design Group and a resolution confirming a TIF district conforms to the comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing: preliminary site plan, zoning amendment, and easement vacation for Auto Pros/Rylaur, LLC (PC #2025-10)
• Concept plan review for Municipal Services Building by Oertel Architects (PC #2025-12)
• Consent: final site and building plan and final plat for EDCO/Pope Design Group (PC #2025-13)
• Consent: resolution finding TIF District 25 conforms with the Comprehensive Plan

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will consider approving the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive city council and planning commission minutes from multiple dates. Discussion items include park updates and department happenings. No significant decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 11, 2025
• Receive City Council minutes from May through August 2025
• Receive Planning Commission minutes from December 2024 through May 2025
• Discussion of park updates
• Discussion of department happenings

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent utilities and vote on renewing CenterPoint Energy's gas franchise, including a franchise fee. The work session earlier in the evening focuses on the General Fund Budget. Several construction projects and an orderly annexation with Dahlgren Township are also on the agenda for approval.

• Renewal of gas utility franchise and franchise fee with CenterPoint Energy (Ordinances 2025-1069, 2025-1070; Resolution 2025-48)
• Public hearing to certify 2025 delinquent utilities and miscellaneous unpaid charges (Resolution 2025-53)
• Adopt resolution for construction plans and bidding on Victoria Dr & Wells 11 & 12 Pumping Project (Resolution 2025-50)
• Joint resolution with Dahlgren Township for orderly annexation (Resolution 2025-52)
• Adopt resolution to secure vacant property at 1 Oak Ridge Drive (Resolution 2025-55)

The council granted CenterPoint Energy a gas utility franchise and adopted a fee for that franchise. It also certified delinquent utility charges for collection and approved a series of consent‑agenda items covering utility projects, liquor licenses, annexation and property security. Additional actions included approving the prior meeting minutes and the accounts‑payable bill roster.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1069 granting CenterPoint Energy a gas utility franchise (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1070 establishing a gas franchise fee for CenterPoint Energy (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-53 certifying delinquent utilities and unpaid charges for collection (motion carried)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items A‑H, including utility improvement contracts, on‑sale liquor licenses, annexation with Dahlgren Township, and securing vacant property (motion carried)
• Approved the August 18, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bills – Accounts Payable Claims Roster 8‑9‑2025 (aye: Sheveland, Benesh, Grau, Hubbard; nay: none)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-55 ordering the owner of 1 Oak Ridge Drive to secure the vacant property (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-52 joint annexation with Dahlgren Township (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will review meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Old business includes planning for multiple events such as MLK Human Rights Celebration, Women's Appreciation, Pride Celebration, and others. New business involves a 2025 Human Rights Award nomination form and discussion of a Cinco de Mayo event. The meeting also includes a belonging message and scheduling the next meeting for October 23, 2025.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 26, 2025
• Treasurer's report for August 2025 (no dollar amount specified)
• Old business: MLK Human Rights Celebration, Women's Appreciation, Pride Celebration, River City Days, Cultural Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Recognition, Veteran Acknowledgement
• New business: 2025 Human Rights Award Nomination Form
• New business: Cinco de Mayo Event Discussion

City Council

The Chaska City Council meeting will discuss updates to the downtown master plan and several park master plans. It will consider consent items including a temporary liquor license for Crown of Glory Lutheran Church, a cell tower lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, and a mediated settlement with Chaska Retail, L.L.C. The council will vote on adopting Resolution Nos. 2025-46 & 2025-47 and Ordinance No. 1068, which approve a preliminary plat, rezoning, and updates to the comprehensive plan.

• Downtown Master Plan Update (work session)
• Visitor presentations: GTO Program Recap; Southwest Park Master Plan Update; Meadow Park Update
• Consent items: temporary liquor license for Crown of Glory Lutheran Church; cell tower lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; appointment of HPC Chair Kaleb Snider and Vice Chair Prescott Phillips; mediated settlement with Chaska Retail, L.L.C.
• Adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-46 & 2025-47 and Ordinance No. 1068 for preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan
• Bills: Accounts Payable Claims Roster dated 08-18-2025

The council adopted the preliminary plat, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning ordinance for the Chevalle 19th Addition. It also approved a temporary liquor license for Crown of Glory Lutheran Church, a cell tower lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, and appointed the Heritage Preservation Commission chair and vice chair. All listed motions were carried, and the bills were approved unanimously.

• Approved temporary liquor license for Crown of Glory Lutheran Church (motion carried)
• Approved cell tower lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (motion carried)
• Appointed Kaleb Snider as Heritage Preservation Commission Chair and Prescott Phillips as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 approving preliminary plat for Chevalle 19th Addition (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-47 approving comprehensive plan amendment for Chevalle 19th Addition (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1068 rezoning Chevalle 19th Addition (motion carried)
• Approved bills (aye: Benesh, Grau, Hatfield, Sheveland, Hubbard; nay: none) (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for the Chevalle 19th Addition (Talero Curve) project by Quadriga Ventures. The commission is expected to recommend approval or denial to the City Council. Other items include approving previous meeting minutes and receiving City Council minutes.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for Chevalle 19th Addition (Talero Curve)/Quadriga Ventures (PC #2025-07)
• Approval of June 11th Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Receive City Council meeting minutes from June 2, June 16, June 30, and July 21

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to appoint a commission Chair. The body will also receive an update on the RCP Program regarding properties for potential local nomination.

• Appointment of Heritage Preservation Commission Chair
• Update on RCP Program properties for potential local nomination

City Council

The Chaska City Council will meet on August 4, 2025, to consider consent items including a resolution calling for a public hearing on the establishment of TIF District No. 25 - EDCO. Other consent items include approving an on-sale liquor license for Bellows Bistro, a license and hold harmless agreement for the Touch a Truck event, and a transient accommodation license for Oak Ridge Chaska, LLC. The agenda also includes a recognition of service for a departing HPC commissioner, approval of previous meeting minutes, and financial reports.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-44 calling for a public hearing on TIF District No. 25 - EDCO
• Approve on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license for Bellows Bistro
• Approve license and hold harmless agreement for City's Touch a Truck Event
• Approve transient accommodation license for Oak Ridge Chaska, LLC
• Recognition of service and passing of Kristine Kohman - HPC Commission

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved the July 21 meeting minutes. It approved the consent agenda, including a resolution to hold a public hearing on establishing TIF District No. 25, a liquor license for The Bellows Bistro, a license for the Touch a Truck event, and a transient accommodation license for Oak Ridge Chaska. The council also approved the Accounts Payable Claims Roster and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 to hold public hearing on TIF District 25 (motion carried)
• Approved on‑sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license for The Bellows Bistro (motion carried)
• Approved License and Hold Harmless Agreement for Touch a Truck event (motion carried)
• Approved transient accommodation license for Oak Ridge Chaska (motion carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims Roster – aye: Hatfield, Sheveland, Grau, Hubbard; nay: none
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will discuss adopting Resolution 2025-45. The resolution would call for a public hearing on approving a business subsidy for EDCO Products Inc. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adopt EDA Resolution 2025-45 to call a public hearing on approving a business subsidy for EDCO Products Inc.

The board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on September 15, 2025, to consider a subsidy for EDCO Products Inc. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved July 21, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-45 to call public hearing on business subsidy for EDCO Products Inc. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will receive a City Square update from the Community Development Director, approve minutes and treasurer's report, and discuss planning for several community events including MLK Day, Pride, River City Days, and heritage months. New business includes the 2025 Human Rights Award nomination form and a discussion on a Cinco de Mayo event.

• City Square Update presented by Nate Kabat, Community Development Director
• Planning for MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Discussion on Pride Celebration
• 2025 Human Rights Award Nomination Form
• Cinco de Mayo Event Discussion

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a work session to review the 2024 audit and consider several consent items, including licenses, permits, and resolutions. They will adopt a resolution supporting capital budget requests to the State of Minnesota, approve a storm water pumping station bid, and renew a cable television franchise with Comcast. Action items include reviewing the 2024 annual financial reports and authorizing a letter of intent for TIF assistance for the proposed EDCO project. The meeting also includes a city administrator’s report and other business.

• Approve Tobacco License Application for Lewsader Vending Enterprises, LLC
• Adopt Resolution 2025-36 Approving an Off-Site Gambling Permit to Chaska Lions Club
• Adopt Resolution 2025-38 Supporting Capital Budget Requests to the State of Minnesota
• Adopt Resolution 2025-39 Awarding Bid for Outlet D Storm Water Pumping Station 2025 Improvements
• Renew a Cable Television Franchise with Comcast (Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-1067)

The Chaska City Council approved the consent agenda items, including a tobacco license, gambling permits, a liquor license, support for the 2026 capital budget, a $368,650 storm‑water pump contract, and renewal of the Comcast cable franchise. The council also accepted the 2024 City and Fire Department financial reports and authorized a Letter of Intent for TIF assistance to the proposed EDCO project. Additionally, the council approved the presented accounts payable claims.

• Approved Tobacco License for Lewsader Vending Enterprises (motion carried)
• Approved Off‑Site Gambling Permit for Chaska Lions Club (motion carried)
• Approved On‑Sale Liquor License for Southern Social (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution supporting 2026 Capital Budget requests (motion carried)
• Approved $368,650 bid for Outlet D Storm Water Pumping Station improvements (motion carried)
• Renewed Comcast cable television franchise (motion carried)
• Accepted 2024 City and Fire Department financial reports (motion carried)
• Authorized Letter of Intent for TIF assistance to proposed EDCO project (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will discuss a Letter of Intent for Auto Pros to purchase and expand on EDA property at 1595 Old Audubon Road. The body will also consider authorizing a Letter of Intent for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for the Proposed EDCO Project.

• Letter of Intent with Auto Pros to purchase and expand on EDA property at 1595 Old Audubon Road
• Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF Assistance for the Proposed EDCO Project
• Approve minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting

The board adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Executive Director to sign a Letter of Intent with Auto Pros of Chaska to sell the EDA-owned property at 1595 Old Audubon Road for business expansion. The board also authorized a Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for the proposed EDCO Project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 30, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign Letter of Intent with Auto Pros for sale of 1595 Old Audubon Rd (motion carried)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute Letter of Intent for TIF assistance for proposed EDCO Project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing Comcast's cable franchise and consider adopting an ordinance regulating backyard chickens. Consent items include appointments to a municipal utilities association, a master services agreement with FinnlyTech Inc., and a rental agreement with the University of Minnesota at the Community Center. A work session on the 2026 budget process and MSB Campus preview precedes the regular meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-1062 Regulating the Keeping of Chickens
• Public hearing on Comcast Cable Television Franchise Renewal and Franchise Ordinance
• Master Services Agreement with FinnlyTech Inc. (dollar amount not specified)
• University of Minnesota rental space at Chaska Community Center
• Budget process for 2026 and MSB Campus preview during work session

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-1062 regulating backyard chickens, adding a 20‑foot setback from principal structures, a two‑year licensure period, and a $50 renewal fee. The consent agenda items for MMUA appointments, a Master Services Agreement with FinnlyTech Inc., and University of Minnesota rental space were approved. The council also approved the June 16 minutes, the Accounts Payable Claims Roster bill, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1062 regulating chicken keeping, adding a 20‑foot setback from principal structures, a two‑year licensure period, and a $50 renewal fee (3‑2)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item A: appointments of Andrew Romine, Mike Engelen, and Troy Wiebe to the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
• Approved Consent Agenda Item B: Master Services Agreement with FinnlyTech Inc., authorizing notice to Active of non‑renewal and pending negotiations
• Approved Consent Agenda Item C: rental of University of Minnesota space at the Chaska Community Center
• Approved the June 16, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved the Accounts Payable Claims Roster bill (all five council members and mayor voted aye)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss general items and other business. The primary action item is the assignment of a Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement for the Chaska Place (North Meadows) Apartments.

• Assignment of Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement for Chaska Place (North Meadows) Apartments

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda and approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to authorize the President and Executive Director to execute the closing agreements for the sale of the Chaska Place (North Meadows) Apartments, a tax‑increment‑financing transaction with Granite Hybrid Fund 2 LLC. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized execution of closing agreements for Chaska Place Apartments sale (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will review and discuss several community events and recognitions as old business, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration, Pride Celebration, and Indigenous Peoples Recognition. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Review of MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Discussion of Women's Appreciation event
• Pride Celebration planning
• Cultural Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Recognition updates
• Community outreach and Veteran Acknowledgment

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement agreement for the Beckman Coulter expansion. The body is also deciding on electric utility franchises and fees for MVEC and Xcel, as well as a cable television franchise ordinance.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2025-33 for Beckman Coulter expansion tax abatement
• Final Site & Building Plan for 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive/Beckman Coulter
• Ordinances 2025-1063 through 2025-1066 regarding electric utility franchises and fees for MVEC and Xcel
• Development Agreement with Coventry Properties of Chaska, LLC
• Resolution 2025-35 calling for a public hearing on Cable Television Franchise Agreement and Ordinance

The council adopted the full consent agenda, approving resolutions on employee fund expenditures, a transient accommodation license, a building plan at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive, temporary intoxicating licenses, a development agreement, early lease termination, performance measures, and a public hearing on a cable franchise. It also approved a tax abatement agreement for Beckman Coulter’s expansion. Additionally, ordinances granting electric utility franchises and associated fees to Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative and Northern States Power Company were adopted. All motions carried.

• Adopted Consent Agenda Items A‑I (employee fund resolution, Hazeltine license, building plan, temporary intoxicating licenses, development agreement, lease termination, performance measures, cable franchise hearing) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 2025‑33 authorizing tax abatement agreement for Beckman Coulter expansion – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1063 granting Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative an electric utility franchise – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1064 implementing an electric franchise fee on Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1065 granting Northern States Power Company an electric utility franchise – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1066 implementing an electric franchise fee on Northern States Power Company – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑32 approving summary publication of Ordinances 2025‑1063 through 2025‑1066 – motion carried
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims Roster 16‑6‑2025 – motion carried (aye: all council members, nay: none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving the final site and building plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive. This item is on the consent agenda, indicating routine approval. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive city council minutes from May 19.

• Recommend approval of Final Site & Building Plan for 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (Beckman Coulter, PC #2025-09)

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint work session with the Park Board on Southwest Community Park from 5:45–7:00 PM, then convene the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Action items include adopting a resolution to set a public hearing on a proposed property tax abatement for the Beckman Coulter expansion, passing an ordinance amending illicit discharge rules for salt, and approving a temporary liquor license for Guardian Angels. The council will also receive a proclamation honoring Cy's Bar & Grill and an update on Tour de Tonka.

• Joint work session with Park Board on Southwest Community Park
• Resolution 2025-28: public hearing on property tax abatement for Beckman Coulter expansion
• Ordinance 1061 amending Chapter 7 on illicit discharges (salt)
• Temporary on-sale intoxicating license for Guardian Angels
• Proclamation for Cy's Bar & Grill – Years of Dedication to the Community

The council approved the Consent Agenda, adopting a resolution to hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax abatement for the Beckman Coulter expansion, adopting Ordinance 2025‑1061 to regulate illicit salt discharges into the stormwater system, and approving a temporary on‑sale intoxicating license for Guardian Angels Church. The council also approved the May 19 meeting minutes, the accounts payable bills, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑28 calling for a public hearing on Beckman Coulter tax abatement (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑1061 regulating illicit salt discharges into stormwater (motion carried)
• Approved Temporary On‑Sale Intoxicating License TW.24.04 for Guardian Angels Church (motion carried)
• Approved May 19, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items A‑C (motion carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims Roster 2‑6‑2025; votes aye: Benesh, Grau, Sheveland, Hatfield; nay: none (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will meet to adopt its agenda, hear an open forum guest presentation, and approve the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 Treasurer's Report. The commission will discuss and potentially adopt a new Partnership and Funding Requests Policy. Additional items include recognitions for various community groups and setting the next meeting date.

• Adopt agenda
• Open Forum/Guest Presentation
• Approve Meeting Minutes – March 27, 2025
• Treasurer's Report – May 2025
• New Business: Partnership and Funding Requests Policy

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution and ordinance to approve a preliminary site and building plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning for the EDCO/Pope Design Group project (PC #2025-08). The council will also consider consent items including a tobacco license for Cy's Bar & Grill, on-sale/off-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor sales, and liquor license renewals. Other business includes the city administrator's report and approval of accounts payable.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 1060 and Resolution No. 2025-27 for preliminary site & building plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning for EDCO/Pope Design Group
• Tobacco license approval for Cy's Bar & Grill
• On-sale, off-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor sales license for Cy's Bar & Grill
• Liquor license renewals
• Accounts payable claims roster for 05-19-2025

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-27 and Ordinance No. 1060, approving the preliminary site and building plan, preliminary plat, and rezoning of the EDCO Creek Road property from Rural Residential (RR-2) to Planned Industrial Development (PID-12). The consent agenda items—including a tobacco license and two liquor licenses for Cy’s Bar & Grill—were approved. The council also approved the May 5 meeting minutes, the agenda, and the presented bills.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-27 approving EDCO preliminary site & building plan (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1060 rezoning property from RR-2 to PID-12 (motion carried)
• Approved Tobacco License for Cy’s Bar & Grill at 500 N. Pine St. (motion carried)
• Approved Off‑Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Cy’s Bar & Grill (motion carried)
• Approved Liquor License Renewals listed on Schedule A (motion carried)
• Approved May 5, 2025, meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved bills in Accounts Payable Claims Roster (aye: Benesh, Hatfield, Grau, Sheveland, Hubbard; nay: none)

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a public hearing for a preliminary site plan, plat, and rezoning request for EDCO/Pope Design Group.

• Approve April 9th meeting minutes
• PUBLIC HEARING: Recommend approval of preliminary site & building plan, plat, and rezoning for EDCO/Pope Design Group
• Approve City Council meeting minutes from April 21, 2025

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items including approval of previous minutes and receiving council minutes. The main substantive item is a staff presentation on the Chaska Community Center, followed by discussion of park updates and department happenings. No decisions or proposals with financial details are on the agenda.

• Presentation on Chaska Community Center by staff
• Discussion of park updates
• Discussion of department happenings

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on electric franchise fees from 5:30–7 PM, then convene the regular meeting. The main action item is authorizing the city administrator to sign a letter of intent for a tax abatement to support Beckman Coulter's expansion. The council will also approve wetland replacement plans for Highpoint Vistas and Beckman-Coulter, and receive a presentation from SW Transit on its 2024 year in review.

• Authorize city administrator to sign a letter of intent for tax abatement to support Beckman Coulter expansion
• Approve Highpoint Vistas Wetland Replacement Plan
• Approve Beckman-Coulter Wetland Replacement Plan
• SW Transit 2024 Year in Review presentation
• Work session on electric franchise fees (5:30–7 PM)

The council authorized the City Administrator to sign a letter of intent for a tax abatement supporting the Beckman Coulter redevelopment at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive and to negotiate the agreement. It also approved wetland replacement plans for the Highpoint Vistas development and the Beckman‑Coulter building expansion. Additionally, the council approved the accounts payable claims roster for May 5, 2025.

• Authorized City Administrator to sign letter of intent for tax abatement for Beckman Coulter expansion (motion carried)
• Approved Highpoint Vistas wetland replacement plan (Consent Agenda, motion carried)
• Approved Beckman‑Coulter wetland replacement plan (Consent Agenda, motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable claims roster 5‑5‑2025 (aye: Benesh, Hatfield, Sheveland, Mayor Hubbard; nay: none)

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will consider a new Partnerships and Funding Requests Policy. They will also receive updates on several community events including the MLK Human Rights Celebration, Pride Celebration, and Indigenous Peoples Recognition. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a treasurer's report.

• New Business: Partnerships and Funding Requests Policy
• Update on MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Update on Pride Celebration
• Update on Indigenous Peoples Recognition
• Treasurer's Report for April 2025

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider a range of consent and action items, including approvals for licenses, ordinance amendments, and development projects. Key decisions include adopting resolutions for a municipal services building roof replacement, the 2025 Chaska Overlay Program, and a town‑court parking lot overlay program. The council will also hold a public hearing on an amendment to alcohol beverage regulations and consider a preliminary site plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive. A discussion on backyard chickens is scheduled as a work session before the formal meeting.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-23 approving the 2025 Municipal Services Building Roof Replacement
• Adopt Resolution 2025-24 approving the 2025 Chaska Overlay Program
• Adopt Resolution 2025-25 approving the 2025 Chaska Town Court Parking Lot Overlay Program
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-1058 amending CMCO 7.28.100 Alternate Metering System
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-1059 amending Chapter 5, Article 5.44 sections on alcoholic beverages

The council adopted the agenda and approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the consent agenda, which included a transient accommodation license for Super 8, temporary intoxicating licenses for Rotary events, revised fire department bylaws, 2024 interfund transfers, a roof replacement contract, and the $629,807 Chaska Overlay Program. The body also adopted a lot split for the Eitel House, an ordinance for alternate electric metering, and approved the Fultonwood preliminary plat, its rezoning to PRD‑88, and the Beckman Coulter site plan at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive. All motions were recorded as carried.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑K, including Super 8 license and $629,807 Overlay Program (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑26 approving lot split for 2532 Eitel Road (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑1058 for alternate electric metering (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑14 approving Fultonwood preliminary plat (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1055 rezoning Fultonwood to PRD‑88 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑22 approving Beckman Coulter site plan at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and recommend approval of a preliminary site and building plan. The primary action item concerns a specific development project at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive.

• Preliminary Site & Building Plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (PC #2025-05)

Park & Recreation Commission

The regular monthly meeting is cancelled. The commission will instead hold a work session with the City Council to discuss SW Chaska Park.

• Discussion regarding SW Chaska Park

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will approve minutes and the treasurer's report before receiving updates on several planned events, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration, Women's Appreciation, Pride Celebration, River City Days, Cultural Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Recognition, and Veteran Acknowledgement. The commission will also discuss community outreach and a belonging message. The next meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025.

• Update on MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Update on Women's Appreciation event
• Update on Pride Celebration
• Update on River City Days
• Discussion of Indigenous Peoples Recognition

City Council

The Chaska City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one regulating the sale and use of cannabis and another prohibiting public smoking. Among other action items, the council will also vote on a concept plan for Edco on Creek Road and approve a seed funding letter for Fishing with Friends. A consent item includes approval of the final plat for Highpoint Vistas, while a postponed rezoning for Fultonwood/Pulte Homes is moved to April 21.

• Adopt Ordinance 1056 regulating the sale and use of cannabis
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1057 prohibiting public smoking
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-21 approving concept plan for Edco on Creek Road / Pope Design Group
• Approve Fishing with Friends Letter of Intent for Seed Funding
• Consent: Approve Final Plat for Highpoint Vistas / Forestar / PC #2024-20

Planning Commission

The Chaska Planning Commission will meet on March 12, 2025 to review agenda items. Commissioners will recommend approval of the final plat for the Highpoint Vistas development (Forestar). They will also recommend approval of the concept plan for the Edco project on Creek Road prepared by Pope Design Group. The meeting includes routine items such as adopting minutes and a visitor presentation.

• Recommend approval of the Final Plat for Highpoint Vistas (Forestar) – agenda item 6.A
• Recommend approval of the Concept Plan for Edco on Creek Road (Pope Design Group) – agenda item 7.A

Park & Recreation Commission

The commission will hold a largely procedural meeting with approval of previous minutes and receipt of city council minutes. A staff presentation on curling and events is scheduled, and discussion items include park updates and department happenings.

• Staff presentation on curling and events
• Park updates discussion
• Department happenings discussion
• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive city council minutes from January 6 through February 24, 2025

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from December 3, 2024.

• Appointment of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to authorize the negotiation of architectural, engineering, and construction management contracts for the Municipal Services Building. The meeting includes a work session on strategic planning and the establishment of a cannabis ordinance.

• Authorization of contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction management services for the Municipal Services Building
• Work session on establishing a cannabis ordinance
• Appointment of Human Rights Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of 2024 Building Inspections Year End Report

Human Rights Commission

The commission will recommend a Chair and Vice Chair and introduce new members. The meeting includes the presentation of the 2024 Human Rights Award and the final 2024 Treasurer's Report.

• Recommendation of Chair and Vice Chair
• 2024 Human Rights Award winner Julie Janke
• Final 2024 Treasurer's Report
• MLK Human Rights Celebration Coloring Contest winners
• Subcommittee assignments

City Council

The Chaska City Council will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on zoning code updates, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on several action items including a rezoning and preliminary plat for Fultonwood/Pulte Homes, a concept plan for Talero Curve, and easement vacations. Consent items include accepting public improvements for Savanna Estates and other administrative items.

• Accept public improvements for Savanna Estates 1st, 2nd, and 3rd additions
• Adopt resolution supporting grant application to Carver County Community Development Agency
• Approve off-sale intoxicating license for Hazeltine National Golf Club
• Adopt resolution and ordinance for preliminary plat and rezoning of Fultonwood/Pulte Homes
• Approve concept plan for Talero Curve/Quadriga Ventures

Economic Development Authority

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider approving Resolution No. 2025-19, which would authorize a land donation agreement. This is the only substantive discussion item on the agenda.

• EDA Resolution No. 2025-19 approving a Land Donation Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat and rezoning for Fultonwood/Pulte Homes. Members will also review a concept plan for Talero Curve and recommend leadership appointments to the City Council.

• Public hearing for Fultonwood/Pulte Homes preliminary plat and rezoning (PC #2024-21)
• Concept plan for Talero Curve at 3910 Bavaria Road (PC #2024-24)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair recommendations for City Council
• Staff memo regarding February 24, 2024 Joint Work Session zoning update

Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission is holding a work session to discuss the SW Park Master Plan. No regular monthly meeting is scheduled; this is a focused discussion session.

• Discussion of SW Park Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a resolution approving a gambling permit for the Chaska Lions at Cuzzy's Brick House and an agreement for rinkside advertising at the Chaska Curling Center. Action items include appointments to city commissions and selection of chair and vice chair for the Parks and Recreation Commission. The meeting also includes a visitor presentation and approval of previous minutes.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-11 approving premises gambling permit for Chaska Lions at Cuzzy's Brick House
• Approve Rinkside Advertising Network Agreement at the Chaska Curling Center
• Commission Appointments to various city boards
• Appointment of 2025 Chaska Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair

General

The Chaska City Council will consider authorizing a Request for Proposals for architectural and engineering services for the Municipal Services Building. They will also vote on ratifying a bond sale by the Chaska EDA for lease revenue refunding bonds. Consent items include a police auction, the 2025 pay classification plan, appointments to the Southwest Transit Commission, and a gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited.

• Request for Proposals for Architectural and Engineering Services for Municipal Services Building
• Resolution 2025-10 Ratification of Bond Sale by Chaska EDA – Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
• Police Auction for Unclaimed and Seized Items
• 2025 Pay Classification Plan
• Appoint Representatives to the Southwest Transit Commission

General

The Chaska Economic Development Authority will ratify a bond sale and discuss an assignment of a lease agreement for 314 Walnut Street North. The meeting is scheduled immediately following the City Council meeting.

• Ratification of Bond Sale - Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
• Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement for 314 Walnut Street North

Human Rights Commission

The Chaska Human Rights Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. Agenda items include approving November 2024 meeting minutes, receiving the January 2025 treasurer's report, recapping the MLK Human Rights Celebration, and discussing the 2025 Action Plan and subcommittee assignments. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Recap of MLK Human Rights Celebration
• Discussion of 2025 Action Plan
• Discussion of 2025 Subcommittee Assignments
• Treasurer's Report - January 2025
• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Park & Recreation Commission

The Chaska Park & Recreation Commission will recommend candidates for 2025 chair and vice-chair appointments to the City Council. They will also receive park updates and discuss department activities. The meeting begins with a work session on the CAMP Program at 5:30 pm.

• Recommendation for City Council appointment of 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Chair
• Recommendation for City Council appointment of 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Vice-Chair
• Park updates and department happenings discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct administrative business including the oath of office and annual appointments for the City Attorney and official newspaper. The body will also vote on several financial resolutions and the designation of city depositories for 2025.

• Resolution 2025-1 calling for a public hearing for a MIF application
• Resolution 2025-5 amending the request for $6,080,000 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
• Resolution 2025-7 authorizing a lease purchase agreement for city property acquisition
• Appointment of Acting Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem)
• Designation of City Depositories and Investment Institutions for 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss amending a resolution for lease revenue refunding bonds. The body will also consider authorizing a contract for a downtown activation plan.

• Resolution 2025-6 regarding $6,080,000 EDA Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
• Contract with the Musicant Group for a Downtown Chaska Activation Plan