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Council advances major development projects

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council advances major development projects

The council awarded a $591,225 contract for the 2026 Industrial Park watermain project and approved steps advancing the Vista Ridge housing concept and Big Woods Business Park. It also accepted a clean 2025 financial audit and scheduled an August 31 public improvement hearing for the SE Collector in southwest Chaska.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Council Awards $1.29 Million Sewer Contract

The council awarded Kusske Construction a $1,293,013.50 contract for sewer-related utility improvements along CSAH 61 serving the Highpoint Vistas and Fultonwood developments.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council advances major infrastructure and housing projects

The council awarded a $17,744,143.51 contract for the North Water Treatment Plant and a $3,613,612.78 contract for City Hall Plaza improvements. It also approved the 2026 downtown street reconstruction assessment roll and a letter of intent supporting The Inn on Stoughton Avenue housing project.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Street and Utility Project Moves Toward Bidding

The City Council approved plans and authorized staff to solicit bids for the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project. It also authorized a feasibility study for the proposed Southeast Collector in southwest Chaska near Savanna Way.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council schedules street project assessment hearing

The City Council approved Resolution 2026-47, scheduling a June 15 assessment hearing for the 2026 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project. The council also approved bridge-removal plans estimated at $2.73 million, with state funding and bonding reducing the city's expected cost to $238,500.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Chaska advances new library planning

The City Council approved issuing proposals for architectural and engineering services for a new library and began forming a community task force. It also awarded a $251,942 roof replacement contract, scheduled a May 18 improvement hearing for the 2026 street and utility reconstruction project, and authorized two bond issuances.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Chaska authorizes sewer easements by eminent domain

The City Council authorized staff to begin eminent-domain proceedings to obtain easements for sanitary sewer extensions along CSAH 61 serving Highpoint Vistas and Fultonwood Development. The council also approved annexing part of the Raser property, the final environmental review for Big Woods Business Park, and arbitration over alleged breaches of the city’s AMI contract.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Council approves downtown reconstruction study

The City Council approved a feasibility study for the 2026 downtown reconstruction project, including a potential plan to replace an open channel with an underground pipe while maintaining current water-conveyance capacity.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council advances housing project funding

The council approved a Letter of Intent to pursue funding for The Inn at 1201 and 1207 Yellow Brick Road. It also awarded contracts for the Chaska Municipal Services Building and approved an agreement allowing Chaska Public Utilities to begin serving an Xcel Energy territory before the purchase is complete.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council approves housing and business plans

The Chaska City Council approved plans for The Inn, Firefly Acres, and Big Woods Business Park, along with final plans for the Peavey Business Center. It also approved applications for grants supporting Southwest Chaska Park improvements and authorized a 5% performance-based plus 1% market salary increase for the City Administrator.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council approves police contract, park grant application

Chaska approved a 2026–2027 police officer contract with LELS Local 210, including a wage re-opener and retroactive effect to January 1, 2026, and authorized an application for grant-writing assistance for SW Chaska Park. The Council also approved appointments to four city commissions and the accounts payable claims roster.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Approves Housing and Business Projects

The Council approved a concept plan for residential development on the southern 41.5 acres of the Holasek property at 4245 Big Woods Boulevard, approved the Peavey Business Center plans and rezoning at 4200 Peavey Road, and authorized bids for a new Municipal Services Building.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves 2026 Appointments and Financial Authority

The council approved its 2026 consent agenda, including appointments, designated financial institutions, and Resolution 2026-1 authorizing account signers and electronic funds transfers. It also appointed a second Chaska representative to the Southwest Transit Commission for a three-year term. A resident proposed a $5,000 privately funded matching grant for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery restoration, with more detailed plans expected in March.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Council adopts 2026 budget and utility rates

The Council adopted the property tax levies and 2026 fund budgets, then approved 2026 electric, water, sewer, and stormwater rates. The meeting also approved a memorandum of understanding with Trident Development LLC and the Chaska Economic Development Authority for the City Square West project.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Council advances 2026 budget and tax levy

The Council closed the 2026 Truth in Taxation hearing and set December 15, 2025, to consider adopting the 2026 budget and final tax levy; the levy was not adopted at this meeting.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Council approves municipal services building plan

The Council approved the preliminary site and building plan and zoning amendment for a new Municipal Services Building. It also approved 2026 development, planning, building inspection, and fire fees; extended temporary transfer spending plans for three tax increment financing districts; and approved a second cannabis retail registration.

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Briefing

Nov 3, 2025

Council awards two infrastructure project bids

The Council awarded a $948,421 bid for the Seminary Fen C-2 Ravine Stabilization project and authorized grant agreements to help fund it. It also awarded a $217,252.75 bid for a sanitary sewer extension at the North Water Treatment Plant.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Downtown service charges approved for 2026

The City Council approved 2026 service charges and the operating budget and plan for the Chaska Downtown Special Service District. The council also approved concept plans for a three-lot single-family subdivision at 0 Creek Road and a business center at 4200 Peavey Road.

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Briefing

Oct 6, 2025

Council backs transit, water upgrades, job growth

The City Council awarded a $1,189,686 contract for the Wells 11 and 12 pumping facility and approved an application supporting Marotta Controls through the Minnesota Investment Program. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting suburban transit providers.

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Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Council adopts maximum 2026 property levy

The City Council adopted the proposed maximum property tax levy for taxes payable in 2026. The meeting also approved a $313,137.75 bid for Victoria Drive utility improvements and authorized tax-increment financing and a business subsidy connected to the EDCO project.

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Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Council approves Auto Pros site and zoning plan

The City Council approved Auto Pros’ preliminary site and building plan, a zoning amendment, and vacation of a 10-foot drainage and utility easement, with any prescriptive easement to be addressed before final approval. The Council also approved the Municipal Services Building concept plan and authorized an agreement to continue staffing two full-time school resource officers at local schools.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Chaska Approves Gas Franchise Fee

The City Council approved a renewed gas utility franchise with CenterPoint Energy and adopted a related gas energy franchise fee; the fee amount was not stated in the minutes. The council also approved sending delinquent utility and other unpaid charges to Carver County for collection with payable 2026 property taxes.

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Briefing

Aug 18, 2025

Chevalle 19th Addition Approved

The City Council approved the preliminary plat, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning for Chevalle 19th Addition, also known as Talero Curve.

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