Chaska City Council 4.21.25

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Southwest Chaza Community Park master plan update

City communications department project and strategic goals update

Boat renovation project update

Community engagement results and market study findings

Areas of Interest (4)

Public enthusiasm for the new Southwest Chaza Park is driving local residential interest.
City officials debating the long-term maintenance costs and budget vs. amenities for the new 55-acre park.
Strategic shift in city communications branding using new icons for strategic goals.
Data reveals high community demand for year-round park amenities including splash pads, pickleball, and nature trails.

Votes (1)

Adopt the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Hatfield · Seconded by Venish

Notable Quotes (2)

The great news is with this future park, we can just further enhance our system here in Chesca.
— Marshall

Park planningDiscussing the market study findings.

Whenever I talk to people about this, it's they're always very excited. There's people literally looking to move to Chaza because of this park.
— Hubard

Park developmentCommenting on community interest.

People (8)

HubardMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating updates.

MarshallCity Staff/Planner

Providing updates on the Southwest Chaza Park planning and engagement process.

1 quote

“The objective of those meetings was really again to talk about the project, talk about the planning process, create some context.”

Explaining the purpose of focus group meetings.

Kevin WrightCommunity Engagement Manager

Updating the council on city communication tools and strategic goal branding.

HatfieldCouncil Member

Participating in motions and park discussion.

VenishCouncil Member

Participating in motions.

ChevlinCouncil Member

Participating in discussions.

GCouncil Member

Participating in discussions.

ChristaCommunications Staff

Managing meeting broadcast equipment.

Places Mentioned

Southwest Chaza ParkChaza Community CenterBrick City Banquet RoomGleon Fields, Maple GroveHoliday Park, West Des MoinesTamarak Nature CenterClifton French Park, Plymouth

Events & Meetings (2)

April 21, 2025, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
May 8, 2025, 5:30 PM: Parka Palooza at Chaza Community Center

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