Chaska public meetings in 2024
67 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Chaska Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 Human Rights Award and the 2025 HRC Action Plan. Old business includes updates on several community recognition events, such as MLK Day, Pride, and Indigenous Peoples. The meeting also covers standard procedural items like minutes and treasurer's report.
- 2024 Human Rights Award discussion
- 2025 HRC Action Plan
- MLK Human Rights Celebration update
- Pride Celebration planning
- Indigenous Peoples Recognition discussion
City Council
The City Council will meet to adopt the 2025 tax levy, general fund budgets, and various utility rates for electric, water/sewer, and storm water. The agenda also includes a closed session for the performance review of City Administrator Matt Podhradsky.
- Performance review of City Administrator Matt Podhradsky
- Resolution 2024-108: $6,080,000 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
- Concept Plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive
- Adoption of 2025 Tax Levy and General/Enterprise Fund Budgets
- Ordinances establishing 2025 Electric, Water/Sewer, and Storm Water utility rates
The Chaska City Council held a closed session for the City Administrator's annual performance review, then in open session adopted the 2025 tax levy and general/enterprise fund budgets, set 2025 utility rates for electric, water/sewer, and storm water, and approved a concept plan for Beckman Coulter. The council also approved numerous consent items, including agreements with Carver County, bond-related resolutions, and a cooperative construction agreement for Engler Boulevard.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-98 for 2025 tax levy
- Adopted Resolution 2024-99 for General/Enterprise Fund budgets
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-1053 establishing 2025 electric utility rates
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-1054 establishing 2025 water/sewer utility rates
- Adopted Resolution 2024-97 establishing 2025 storm water utility rates
- Approved concept plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (PC #2024-23)
- Approved consent items including Resolution 2024-94 with Carver County for assessment services
- Adopted Resolution 2024-110 and 2024-111 for Engler Boulevard construction agreements
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will meet to adopt the 2024 budget and the property tax levy for payable 2025. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the issuance of $6,080,000 in lease revenue refunding bonds.
- Adoption of 2024 EDA Budget and 2025 Property Tax Levy
- Issuance of $6,080,000 EDA Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B
The Chaska Economic Development Authority approved its 2025 budget and property tax levy, and authorized the issuance of $6,080,000 in lease revenue refunding bonds. Both resolutions passed unanimously. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Adopted Resolution No. EDA 2024-102 adopting the 2025 EDA Budget and EDA property tax levy for payable 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-109 authorizing issuance of $6,080,000 EDA Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a visitor presentation. The primary action item is the recommendation of a concept plan for Beckman Coulter located at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive.
- Concept Plan for Beckman Coulter at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (PC #2024-23)
The Chaska Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the concept plan for a building addition at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive for Beckman Coulter. The recommendation includes conditions related to parking, landscaping, stormwater, and wetland mitigation. The item will go before the City Council on December 16, 2024.
- Recommended approval of Beckman Coulter concept plan for building addition at 316 Lake Hazeltine Drive (motion carried)
- Approved minutes of October 9, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (motion carried)
- Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
Park & Recreation Commission
This meeting is entirely procedural with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The commission will receive a Resilient Communities Project presentation from University of Minnesota students and a recreation program staff presentation, plus discuss January 2025 appointments and general park updates.
- Resilient Communities Project presentation by University of Minnesota students
- Recreation program staff presentation
- Discussion of January 2025 commission appointments
- Park updates and department happenings
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Chaska Heritage Preservation Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss action and discussion items. The meeting will be held at Chaska City Hall and streamed via Zoom.
- Approve June 4th Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
- Approve Agenda
- Visitor Presentation
- Action Items
- Discussion Items
City Council
The Chaska City Council will vote to authorize the sale of $11.3 million in general obligation bonds and hold public hearings to set 2025 development and permit fees. The meeting also includes the approval of 2025 business license renewals.
- Authorize $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B
- Approve 2025 Business License Renewals
- Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance 2024-1052 Establishing 2025 Development Fees
- Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance 2024-1052 Establishing Building and Fire Permit Fees
- Truth in Taxation Public Hearing-2025 Tax Levy and Budget
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The Chaska Human Rights Commission will discuss planning for several upcoming community events, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration, Women's Appreciation, Asian and Pacific Islander Recognition, Pride Celebration, and others. The commission will also consider new options for a booth display and 2025 HRC swag.
- Discussion of MLK Human Rights Celebration planning
- Discussion of Pride Celebration planning
- Discussion of Indigenous Peoples Recognition planning
- Discussion of Veteran Acknowledgment planning
- Review of HRC Booth Display Options
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to apply for a state MIF grant, and vote on denying a major variance for a property at 2979 Hilltop Drive. A work session earlier reviews the Recreation Fund budget. Consent items include two bond sale reimbursement resolutions. Proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Veterans Park Drive are also scheduled.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2024-89 for MIF program application to MN DEED
- Vote on Resolution 2024-90 denying major variance for 2979 Hilltop Drive (rear yard setback encroachment)
- Consent items: Resolutions 2024-91 and 2024-92 for bond sale reimbursement
- Proclamation declaring Small Business Saturday 2024
- Proclamation naming Veterans Park Drive
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Chaska City Council is meeting to formally adopt the results of the general election. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Resolution 2024-88: Approve General Election Results for the City of Chaska
Planning Commission
The Chaska Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major variance request from Joe & Michelle Heiland to encroach into the rear yard setback at 2979 Hilltop Drive. The agenda indicates a recommendation to deny the variance. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and consent items.
- Public hearing and recommended denial of major variance for rear yard setback encroachment at 2979 Hilltop Drive (PC #2024-19)
Park & Recreation Commission
This is a work session with no regular monthly meeting. The commission will discuss updates on Lions Park pickleball courts and playground, Meadow Park planning, and the Southwest Community Park Master Plan. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Lions Park Pickleball Courts and Playground updates
- Meadow Park Planning discussion
- Southwest Community Park Master Plan review
- Resilient Communities Project Presentation by University of Minnesota students
- Recreation Program staff presentation
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the budget for Utility Enterprise Funds. The meeting includes a presentation from Carver County regarding projects at 82nd and Hwy 5.
- Review of Budget for Utility Enterprise Funds
- Carver County presentation on 82nd and Hwy 5 Projects
- SAC WAC Assessment Agreement and Deferral for 115 2nd Street E
- Public hearing call for a MIF application
- Joint Power Agreement for the Highway 18 Improvement Project - Arboretum Area
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The Chaska Human Rights Commission will review several recognitions and celebrations from past months, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration and Indigenous Peoples Recognition. New business includes a request from Latino V.O.I.C.E.S., the selection of the 2024 Chaska Human Rights Award, and options for the commission's booth display. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda adoption, and the treasurer's report.
- Latino V.O.I.C.E.S. Request
- 2024 Chaska Human Rights Award
- HRC Booth Display Options
- MLK Human Rights Celebration (old business)
- Indigenous Peoples Recognition (old business)
City Council
The Chaska City Council will vote on the issuance of $11,025,000 in general obligation bonds. The body is also reviewing site plans and zoning amendments for several commercial projects and a street reconstruction assessment role.
- Sale of $11,025,000 GO Bonds, Series 2024B
- Zoning amendment and permit for CloudHQ (PC #2024-13)
- Zoning amendment for baseball training facility at 1230 Chaska Creek Way
- Concept plan for The Goddard School daycare at 1850 White Oak Dr
- Final site and building plan for Golf Performance Center/Hazeltine National Golf Club
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments and site plans for CloudHQ and a baseball training facility. The body will also consider plans for a golf performance center and an early education center.
- Public hearing for CloudHQ preliminary site plan, plat, zoning amendment, and conditional use permit (PC #2024-13)
- Public hearing for zoning amendment to PMD-20 for a baseball training facility at 1230 Chaska Creek Way (PC #2024-16)
- Final site and building plan for Golf Performance Center/Hazeltine National Golf Club (PC #2024-18)
- Concept plan for a Goddard School early education center and preschool (PC #2024-17)
The Chaska Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend City Council approval of the preliminary site plan, preliminary plat, and conditional use permit for the CloudHQ data center, including a zoning ordinance amendment to allow a 72-foot building height. The recommendation includes conditions such as completing the berm and landscaping before or during site construction, and a cash payment for deficient landscaping. The commission also recommended approval of a zoning amendment for a baseball training facility and approved a concept plan for a Goddard School early education center.
- Recommended approval of CloudHQ preliminary site plan, plat, and CUP (7-1)
- Recommended approval of zoning amendment for 72-foot building height in PID-7 (7-1)
- Recommended approval of zoning amendment for baseball training facility at 1230 Chaska Creek Way (7-1)
- Recommended approval of Goddard School concept plan
- Approved consent agenda for Golf Performance Center final site plan
- Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Chaska City Council meeting will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including fee amendments and election judge appointments. Council members will vote on awarding the contract for the Chaska Public Safety Facility. They will also set the date for canvassing municipal election results and approve service charges for the 2025 Downtown Special Services District.
- Adopt Ordinance 2024-1048 amending Chapter 5, Business Fees
- Adopt Ordinance 2024-1049 repealing Chapter 5, Article 32 of the Code
- Adopt Resolution 2024-75 appointing election judges for the 2024 General Election
- Awarding of Contract for Chaska Public Safety Facility
- Adopt Resolution 2024-76 approving service charges for the 2025 Downtown Special Services District
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council meeting scheduled for September 30, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda lists a tour of the public safety facility and a joint work session with the Planning Commission.
- Tour of Public Safety Facility at 4:45
- Joint work session with Planning Commission at 5:45
City Council
The Chaska City Council will consider the 2025 maximum property tax levy and a purchase agreement for a future municipal service building site. The body will also review a concept plan for a residential property and a masterplan for a community park.
- Proposed 2025 Maximum Property Tax Levy (Resolution 2024-71)
- Concept Plan for Engelen Property at 4460 Spring Creek Drive (Resolution 2024-74)
- Conditional Use Permit for Dog Groomer at 115 2nd Street East (Resolution 2024-73)
- Purchase Agreement for Future MSB Site
- Professional Services Agreement with Confluence for SW Chaska Community Park Masterplan
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Chaska Economic Development Authority will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-72, which establishes a preliminary maximum levy for the authority for 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of prior meeting minutes. No additional business is listed.
- Adopt EDA Resolution No. 2024-72 establishing a preliminary Chaska EDA maximum levy for payable 2025
The Chaska Economic Development Authority approved a preliminary maximum property tax levy for payable 2025 via Resolution EDA 2024-72. The motion carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Resolution EDA 2024-72 establishing preliminary maximum levy for payable 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 EDA meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog groomer. The body will also consider a concept plan for a property development by Pulte Homes. One item regarding CloudHQ has been postponed to October 9th.
- Public hearing for Dog Groomer conditional use permit at 115 2nd Street East
- Concept plan for Engelen Property at 4460 Spring Creek Drive (Pulte Homes)
- Postponed review of CloudHQ site plan, plat, and zoning amendment
Park & Recreation Commission
The Park & Recreation Commission will adopt its agenda and approve prior meeting minutes. It will recommend that City Council authorize staff to enter a professional services agreement with Confluence to develop a masterplan for the Southwest Chaska Community Park. The commission will also discuss updates on parks and trails, recreation programs, and facility naming rights.
- Recommend City Council authorize staff to contract Confluence for SW Chaska Community Park masterplan
- Park and Trail Updates discussion
- Recreation Updates discussion
- Facility Naming Rights Update discussion
- Adopt agenda and approve previous meeting minutes
City Council
The Chaska City Council will consider several consent items, including approving an off-site gambling permit for Holy Family Catholic High School. They will also approve a grant agreement for City Square West under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, and authorize on‑sale liquor at community events hosted by La Hermosa Restaurant and Crooked Pint. Additionally, the council will establish a public hearing for the proposed SSD 2025 operating plan, budget, and service charges.
- Adopt Resolution 2024-69 approving an off-site gambling permit for Holy Family Catholic High School
- Approve Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement for City Square West
- Authorize on‑sale liquor at community event – La Hermosa Restaurant
- Authorize on‑sale liquor at community event – Crooked Pint
- Establish public hearing for proposed SSD 2025 Operating Plan, Budget, and Service Charges
The Chaska City Council met on September 9, 2024, and reached consensus to support a veterans memorial sign near Veteran's Park, as requested by the VFW and American Legion. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a gambling permit, a grant agreement for City Square West, two liquor licenses for a community event, and setting a public hearing for SSD 2025. The police department provided an update on its drone program, reporting 12 emergency deployments since April. The council approved the accounts payable claims roster.
- Supported veterans sign near Veteran's Park (consensus)
- Approved Resolution 2024-69 for Holy Family Catholic High School raffle permit
- Approved Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement for City Square West
- Approved on-sale liquor license for La Hermosa Restaurant (Latin Music & Food Festival)
- Approved on-sale liquor license for Crooked Pint (Latin Music & Food Festival)
- Set public hearing for SSD 2025 operating plan, budget, and service charges for October 7, 2024
- Approved accounts payable claims roster (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The Chaska Human Rights Commission is meeting to review a statement on Indigenous Peoples Day and discuss Carver County Pride. The body will also review several ongoing recognition and celebration efforts, including the MLK Human Rights Celebration and River City Days.
- Indigenous Peoples Day Statement by Libby Fairchild
- Carver County Pride discussion
- MLK Human Rights Celebration
- Asian and Pacific Islander Recognition
- River City Days
City Council
The Chaska City Council will hold a work session to begin discussions on the 2025 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy. The meeting will also include routine procedural items, consent actions such as licensing and park compliance, and reports on city finances and investments.
- Initial discussion on 2025 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy
- Awarding bid for Carver County Minnesota River Bluff Regional Trail - Chaska Connection
- Adopting Carlson Bluffs Final Plat (P.C. No. 2024-12)
- Applying for 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
- Leasing Chaska Community Center to Breakaway Academy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Chaska Planning Commission will meet to review and recommend approval of a final plat for a specific development project. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Recommendation of Final Plat for Carlson Bluffs/Johnson-Reiland Builders (PC #2024-12)
City Council
The Chaska City Council will consider several consent items, including a resolution to accept gifts and donations, a settlement agreement for the Schalow property, and a joint powers agreement for the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail connection. Visitor presentations will be given by Erin Rathke of Eastern Carver County Schools and Greg Pavett of The Humanity Alliance. The council will also review the accounts payable claims roster for the day.
- Adopt Resolution 2024-63 Accepting Gifts and Donations
- Approve Full & Final Schalow Property Settlement Agreement
- Adopt Resolution 2024-64 to Approve Joint Powers Agreement for Carver County Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail – Chaska Connection
- Visitor presentations by Erin Rathke (Eastern Carver County Schools) and Greg Pavett (The Humanity Alliance)
- Review Accounts Payable Claims Roster 8-5-2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Chaska Human Rights Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of the June 27, 2024 minutes. The main substantive portion is old business, where the commission will discuss planning for several community recognition events and partnerships.
- Approve meeting minutes from June 27, 2024
- Treasurer's report for July 2024
- Discussion of MLK Human Rights Celebration
- Discussion of Pride Celebration and River City Days
- Discussion of Cultural Heritage Month and Indigenous People Recognition
City Council
The Chaska City Council is holding a work session with the Heritage Preservation Committee on final input and drafts for historic columns through downtown, followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a proclamation, a Southwest Transit presentation, a closed session on the Schalow Property lawsuit, consent items, and action on a preliminary site plan for the Performance Center at Hazeltine National Golf Course.
- Work session: final input on historic columns through downtown
- Proclamation: Chaska Lions Club Monument
- Southwest Transit presentation by CEO Erik Hansen
- Closed session: Schalow Property et al. v. City of Chaska lawsuit
- Resolution 2024-62: Preliminary Site & Building Plan for Performance Center at Hazeltine National Golf Course
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Chaska Economic Development Authority will hold a brief meeting on July 15, 2024, immediately following the City Council session. The primary decision is to approve a second loan application from Chaska Commons LLC for the property at 210 Chestnut under the Downtown Business Improvement Program. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of 2nd Downtown Business Improvement Program Loan Application from Chaska Commons LLC for 210 Chestnut
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a final site and building plan for villas and golf courses at Hazeltine National Golf Course. Additionally, the body will review a preliminary site and building plan for a new Performance Center at the same location.
- Final Site & Building Plan for 8 Villas, Short Course and Putting Course at Hazeltine National Golf Course (PC #2024-11)
- Preliminary Site & Building Plan for the Performance Center at Hazeltine National Golf Course (PC #2024-10)
City Council
The City Council will review several consent items including gambling permits and election judge appointments. The agenda also includes a transient accommodation renewal for TownSquare Place and a financial report as of April 30, 2024.
- Resolution 2024-58: State Off-Site Gambling Permit for Chaska Lions Club
- Temporary On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Crown of Glory Lutheran Church
- Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating License for Flags and Honor of MN
- Resolution 2024-59: Appointment of Election Judges for 2024 Primary Election
- Ratification of Bond Sale – Chaska EDA Series 2024A
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will meet to approve the ratification of the Chaska EDA Series 2024A bond sale. The meeting follows the City Council meeting at City Hall.
- Ratification of Bond Sale – Chaska EDA Series 2024A
Human Rights Commission
The commission will review the May 23, 2024, meeting minutes and the June 2024 treasurer's report. Old business includes discussions regarding various community recognitions and celebrations.
- Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes
- Review of June 2024 Treasurer's Report
- Discussion of MLK Human Rights Celebration
- Discussion of Pride Celebration
- Discussion of River City Days
City Council
The City Council will review several consent items including street improvements and lease terminations. Action items include a preliminary plat, rezoning, and variance for Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group, as well as a concept plan for the Hazeltine Golf Course Performance Center.
- Resolution 2024-51: Highway 18 Improvement Project – Arboretum Area
- Resolution 2024-54: 2024 Downtown Street and Utility Improvement Project – Streetscaping
- Lease termination of the Arts Consortium gift shop at Chaska Community Center effective 9/1/24
- Medow Spring Settlement Agreement - Parking Lot Acquisition
- Resolution 2024-56, 2024-57, and Ordinance 1047: Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group rezoning and variance
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a public hearing regarding the Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group project involving a preliminary plat, rezoning, and variance. The commission will also review a concept plan for the Hazeltine Golf Course Performance Center.
- Public hearing for Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group (Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Variance)
- Concept Plan for Hazeltine Golf Course Performance Center
Park & Recreation Commission
The commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear presentations from a Scout project and the Community Center Manager. Action items include parkland dedication for Frenz & Worm Properties and a recommendation regarding the Rinkside Advertising Network Agreement.
- Parkland dedication for Frenz & Worm Properties (Highpoint Vistas)
- Recommendation for City Council to approve Rinkside Advertising Network Agreement
- Elias Barnett-Eagal Scout Project presentation
- Parks and Trails Update discussion
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Site Alteration Permit for the City Square Rehabilitation Improvements at 300 Chestnut St N. The commission will also review and approve the April 2nd meeting minutes.
- Public Hearing: Site Alteration Permit (SAP) for City Square Rehabilitation Improvements at 300 Chestnut St N
City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session regarding zoning ordinance revisions. The Council will also meet in a closed session to discuss an eminent domain lawsuit involving Meadow Spring Church.
- Zoning Ordinance Revisions (Joint Work Session)
- Eminent domain litigation involving Meadow Spring Church
- Resolution 2024-44: Parking restrictions on Engler Boulevard, CSAH 10
- Wetland Replacement Plan for Minnesota River Bluffs Trail Connection
- Joint Powers Agreement for Data Access with Carver County
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The commission will review the March 28, 2024, meeting minutes and the May 2024 treasurer's report. Old business includes discussions regarding various community recognitions and celebrations.
- Guest presentation by Jill Engeswick of Beyond New Beginnings
- Review of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
- May 2024 Treasurer's Report
- Discussion of MLK Human Rights Celebration
- Discussion of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month HRC Statement
City Council
The City Council will review several land use items including concept plans, preliminary plats, and rezoning requests. The council is also considering a resolution to authorize the sale of $51,370,000 in lease revenue bonds via the Chaska EDA.
- Resolution 2024-46: Authorizing issuance and sale of $51,370,000 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
- Rezoning for Hazeltine National Golf Course - Northwest/Hazeltine National Golf Course
- Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Carlson Bluffs (fka Ensconced Woods 2nd)
- Concept Plan for Jaspers Circle/ Todd Olin/ PC #2024-06
- Bid award for 2024 Downtown Project - Landscaping/Irrigation Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Chaska Economic Development Authority is discussing the adoption of Resolution No. EDA 2024-47. This resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of $51,370,000 in Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A.
- Resolution No. EDA 2024-47: Issuance and sale of $51,370,000 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A
- Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes
Park & Recreation Commission
The Commission will consider a recommendation from the Citizen Task Force regarding the Chaska Community Center Master Plan. The meeting also includes updates on parks, trails, recreation, and facility naming rights.
- Recommendation of the Chaska Community Center Master Plan Report
- Acceptance of the Citizen Task Force's Recommendation
- Park and Trail Updates
- Recreation Updates
- Facility Naming Rights Update
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings regarding concept plans and rezoning requests. These include developments at Jaspers Circle, Hazeltine National Golf Course - Northwest, and Carlson Bluffs. The Highpoint Vistas project has been postponed to June 12th.
- Concept Plan for Jaspers Circle/Todd Olin
- Site & Building Plan and Rezoning for Hazeltine National Golf Course - Northwest
- Preliminary Plat and Rezoning for Carlson Bluffs
- Postponement of Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group project to June 12th
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Site Alteration Permit. The item concerns rehabilitation improvements at 300 Chestnut St N.
- Public Hearing: Site Alteration Permit for City Square Rehabilitation Improvements (300 Chestnut St N)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session regarding recreational cannabis regulations. The meeting also includes consent items for several road improvement bids and real estate donation agreements.
- Work session on recreational cannabis regulations
- Bid award for NE Collector - Savanna Way Phase 2 Project
- Bid award for Bavaria Road Turn Lane Improvements at SW Christian High School
- Bid award for the 2024 Overlay Program
- Real estate donation agreements for Lucero Izaguirre and United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The Chaska Human Rights Commission will review the March 28, 2024, meeting minutes and the April 2024 Treasurer's Report. The agenda also includes a guest presentation and discussions regarding various community recognition programs.
- 'Conversations on R.A.C.E.' presentation by Adonai Yidnekachew
- Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
- April 2024 Treasurer's Report
- Discussion of various community recognition items
City Council
The Council will hold a work session regarding construction or expansion options for the MSB Facility. Action items include designating a new official newspaper and considering a resolution against installing noise walls along Highway 41 and CSAH 10.
- Work session on MSB Facility construction/expansion options
- Resolution 2024-34 regarding noise walls on Highway 41 and CSAH 10
- Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Chaska Lions Club
- On-Sale Liquor at Community Event for Oak 19 Fare and Refreshment
- McKnight Wetland Bank Conservation Easement approval
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The commission will review a concept plan recommendation for Jasper Circle. One previously scheduled item regarding Highpoint Vistas has been postponed until the May 8 meeting.
- Recommend approval of the Concept Plan for Jasper Circle/Todd Olin (PC #2024-06)
- Postponed: Preliminary Plat, Rezoning & Variance for Highpoint Vistas/Forestar Group (PC #2024-02)
General
The commission will hold public hearings regarding two site alteration permit applications. These items include the Eitel House at 2532 Eitel Road and a property at 210 Chestnut Street.
- Public hearing for Site Alteration Permit (SAP) at 2532 Eitel Road (Eitel House)
- Public hearing for Site Alteration Permit (SAP) at 210 Chestnut Street
City Council
The City Council will consider a new Chaska Police Department Drone Policy and a resolution for the 2024 Downtown Project. A work session is also scheduled to review proposed plans for the rehabilitation of City Square.
- Public hearing for Chaska Police Department Drone Policy
- Resolution 2024-33 ordering improvements for 2024 Downtown Project
- Resolution 2024-32 prohibiting parking on Bavaria Road
- Liquor licenses for Red Bench Bakery LLC, DBA Rouge 41
- Work session to review City Square rehabilitation plans
Human Rights Commission
The commission will hear a presentation from Assistant United States Attorney Justin Page regarding Civil Rights Units. The meeting includes discussions on several community recognition items and the 'Conversations on R.A.C.E.' program.
- Presentation by Justin Page, Assistant United States Attorney
- Conversations on R.A.C.E. discussion
- MLK Human Rights Celebration discussion
- Pride Celebration discussion
- Indigenous Peoples Recognition discussion
City Council
The City Council will review final recommendations from the Chaska Community Center Task Force. The agenda includes public hearings for economic development grants and road improvements, as well as several resolutions regarding land acquisition and site plans.
- Chaska Community Center Task Force final recommendations
- Application for 13.5 acres of Big Woods at 4250 Chaska Blvd
- Bavaria Rd/Southwest Christian High School turn lane improvements
- Final Site & Building Plan and Final Plat for 3740 Chestnut Street
- Concept Plan for Hazeltine National Golf Club
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Chaska Economic Development Authority is reviewing a Downtown Building Improvement Program loan application from Chaska Mill Properties for 500 N Pine St. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding bond sale reimbursement.
- Loan application for 500 N Pine St from Chaska Mill Properties
- Bond sale reimbursement discussion
Planning Commission
The Chaska Planning Commission will review a concept plan for Hazeltine National Golf Club. The commission will also recommend approval of a site and building plan for 3740 Chestnut Street. Additionally, the meeting includes receiving minutes from recent City Council and Park Board meetings.
- Concept Plan for Hazeltine National Golf Club
- Final Site & Building Plan and Final Plat for 3740 Chestnut Street
- Receipt of February 5, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
- Receipt of December 12, 2023 Park Board meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will review the 2040 Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan and award contracts for the Chaska Public Safety Facility. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding street reconstruction and grant applications.
- 2040 Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
- Chaska Public Safety Facility contracts
- Downtown Street and Utility Reconstruction Project bids
- NE Collector Savanna Way Phase II Project bids
- No Parking resolution for Savanna Way between Farm Hill Boulevard and Creek Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Chaska City Council will review a concept plan for the Ensconced Woods 2nd Addition subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on street and utility reconstruction, regional trail plans, and updates to the city's zoning ordinance.
- Concept plan approval for Ensconced Woods 2nd Addition at 3675 Big Woods Blvd
- Zoning ordinance amendments regarding non-conforming structures and uses
- Feasibility report for 2024 street and utility reconstruction improvements
- Bidding authorization for Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail – Chaska Connection
- Bavaria Road turn lanes feasibility study at Southwest Christian High School
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Rights Commission
The commission will introduce new members and recommend appointments for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes a presentation from Chaska Parks and Recreation and discussions regarding community partnerships.
- Recommendation of Chair and Vice Chair appointments
- Presentation by Sydney Seiffert and Erin Link (Chaska Parks and Recreation)
- Discussion on community partnerships and communications
- Selection of committees
Planning Commission
The Chaska Planning Commission will consider a concept plan for Ensconced Woods 2nd Addition. A public hearing is scheduled regarding zoning ordinance amendments for non-conforming structures, uses, and lots of record. The commission will also recommend the appointment of its Chair and Vice-Chair to the City Council.
- Concept plan recommendation for Ensconced Woods 2nd Addition
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for non-conforming structures, uses, and lots of record
- Recommendation of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair appointments to City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
The Commission will consider a recommendation for the approval of the 2040 Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an update to the Community Center Master Plan.
- Recommendation for 2040 Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan approval
- Community Center Master Plan update discussion
- Staffing update
- Review of City Council and Planning meeting minutes
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site alteration permit for 121 Hickory Street North. The meeting also includes a discussion to adopt the 2024 HPC goals.
- Site Alteration Permit (SAP) for 121 Hickory Street North
- Adoption of 2024 HPC Goals
City Council
The Chaska City Council will vote on consent items including a new contract for police officers and sergeants, public improvements for Harvest West 3rd and Del Webb developments, and a resolution to use eminent domain for the MN River Bluffs Regional Trail connection. The council will also approve Resolution 2024-10 regarding the 2024 Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff and adopt the city’s 2024 Pay Classification Plan. Open session includes resident presentations on election integrity, absentee voting procedures, and a police drone program. A closed session is scheduled to review the City Administrator’s annual performance.
- Approve 2024 union contract for police officers and sergeants
- Adopt Resolution 2024-11 authorizing eminent domain for the MN River Bluffs Regional Trail-Chaska Connection
- Approve public improvements for Harvest West 3rd, Del Webb 1st Addition, and Del Webb 2nd Addition
- Pass Resolution 2024-10 approving the 2024 Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff
- Public presentation on a police department drone program by Chief Seibert
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chaska City Council will hold a work session to review the final draft of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Main Plan. The council will also receive an update from Carver County on finalized designs for 82nd Street and discuss commission appointments.
- Review of final draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Main Plan
- Update on finalized 82nd Street designs from Carver County
- Discussion regarding commission appointments
Human Rights Commission
The commission will review the December 21, 2023 meeting minutes and the January 2024 treasurer's report. Discussion topics include the MLK Human Rights Celebration, community partnerships, and communications. The body will also address the 2024 calendar and qualitative and quantitative measures.
- Review of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- January 2024 Treasurer's Report
- MLK Human Rights Celebration discussion
- Discussion of 2024 Calendar and qualitative/quantitative measures
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including those regarding primary judges, donations, and school infrastructure grants. The council also faces an action item to authorize soliciting public bids for a Public Safety Facility.
- Resolution 2024-7: Authorizing solicitation of public bids for the Public Safety Facility
- Resolution 2024-5: Appointing Presidential Preference Primary Judges
- Resolution 2024-6: Accepting Gifts and Donations
- Resolution 2024-8: Bond Sale Reimbursement
- Resolution 2024-09: Approving the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Infrastructure Grant Program
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Park & Recreation Commission
This meeting is a work session rather than a regular monthly meeting. The commission will discuss pedestrian and bike topics, the CCC Master Plan update, and ideas for staff presentations.
- Pedestrian/Bike discussion
- CCC Master Plan update
City Council
The City Council will consider several consent items including appointments and public improvement releases. Action items include a public hearing on development, planning, building, and fire permit fees.
- Public Hearing: 2024 Development, Planning, Building and Fire Permit Fees
- Resolution 2024-1: Awarding bid for construction of Well #10
- Resolution 2024-2: Awarding bid for construction of Wells #11 & #12
- Resolution 2024-4: Award bid for Chaska Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Ordinance 2024-1041: Amending development, planning, building and fire permit fee schedules