Chaska City Council 1.26.26

Monday, January 26, 2026

Mayoral statement on community safety and unrest

Approval of meeting agenda

Police department update

APWA Engineering Technician of the Year Award presentation

Southwest Transit 2025 year in review

Votes (1)

Adopt the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Hatfield · Seconded by Chevlin

Notable Quotes (2)

Silence in this case is not always the same as complicity. At this moment, I choose quiet leadership.

Mayor
Leadership philosophyAddressing local unrest.

We have to be as effective and efficient as metrotransit... our subsidy per ride was $12.71 and Metro Transit was at $15.42.

Eric Hansen
Transit policyJustifying the existence of the independent transit agency against consolidation efforts.

People (8)

Aaron KuznaEngineering Technician

Awarded APWA Engineering Technician of the Year; noted for diverse community service.

Eric DumpkeyChair, APWA Awards Committee

Presented the APWA award to Aaron Kuzna.

Chad MilnerPublic Works Director/City Engineer (Edina)

Former supervisor of Aaron Kuzna; provided testimonial.

Eric HansenCEO/Representative

Presented 2025 year-in-review and legislative updates for Southwest Transit.

HatfieldCouncil Member

Representing city council; discussed transit utility and community service.

GrowCouncil Member

Representing the council on the transit board.

Places Mentioned

Chaska (Chaza)EdinaEden PrairieCarver CountyEast Creek StationMinneapolisUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul Airport

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Not specified date; evening city council meeting
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