SouthWest Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Luncheon Program - 11.15.23

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Digital equity and community connectivity

Chaska historical preservation and community growth

Carver city government updates and strategic planning

New business development in Carver

Carver parks and infrastructure projects

Chanhassen civic campus and City Hall facility study

Chanhassen infrastructure and community events

Avienda Village development update

Areas of Interest (5)

Chanhassen moving forward with ambitious $2025 civic campus project despite current 'fun house' layout.
Carver sees continued residential expansion with 159 new single-family sites and a 60-unit apartment proposal.
Avienda Village development in Chanhassen stalled awaiting formal anchor grocer announcement.
Chaska Historical Society preparing to publish a retrospective book covering the city's growth from 2,000 to 17,000 residents.
Carver secures $6 million in state funding for major levy improvements.

Notable Quotes (2)

By learning about problems of the past and how they've been solved or not solved particularly well um that we can better address the challenges and the excitement um of the future
— Lisa Ersi

Historical preservationDuring her introduction on why history matters.

I always call City Hall kind of like our fun house if you make it in you may not ever make it out
— Elise Ryan

Civic campus projectDescribing the inefficient layout of the current Chanhassen City Hall.

People (4)

Lisa ErsiChaska Historical Society representative

Representing a 501c3 nonprofit focusing on recording Chaska's history.

1 quote

“By learning about problems of the past and how they've been solved or not solved particularly well um that we can better address the challenges and the excitement um of the future”

Explaining the importance of local history to community planning.

Michelle SwansonCommunity Relations Manager

Representing Excel Energy, a recurring sponsor of the mayoral event.

Courtney JohnsonMayor

Mayor of the City of Carver, reporting on 2023 city updates.

Elise RyanMayor

Mayor of Chanhassen, presenting city development and community projects.

Places Mentioned

CarverChanhassenCarver SquareJonathan Carver ParkwayOld Carver RoadFourth Street EastBroadway and Main Street, CarverIronwood Park, CarverLake Anne Park, ChanhassenAvienda Village, Chanhassen

Events & Meetings (1)

Chamber of Commerce Mayors' conversation event

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

State bonding bill inclusion

$6 million allocated for the Carver Levy Improvement Project.

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