Chaska City Council & EDA Meeting 9.29.25

Monday, September 29, 2025

Adoption of the agenda

Visitor presentation: Chaska Water state fair tap water taste test recognition

Approval of September 15th meeting minutes

Consent agenda items including liquor license for Golden Kitchen

Adoption of resolution 2025-68 regarding the proposed 2026 maximum property tax levy

Areas of Interest (5)

Chaska recognized as a two-time winner for best tap water in Minnesota.
City of Chaska navigating rapid population growth with projections reaching 36,000 residents by 2040.
Industrial property share of the tax base increased from 9% to 15% in 2024.
Utility department confirms the impact of commercial electricity load growth on infrastructure requirements.
City maintains a strategy to limit tax levy growth while balancing inflationary costs and new construction revenue.

Votes (3)

Adopt agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Chevlin · Seconded by Council member Bennish

Approve previous meeting minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member O'Gra · Seconded by Council member Chevlin

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Hatfield · Seconded by Council member Bennish

Notable Quotes (3)

This gives us about 45 minutes to engage with fairgoers... they answer trivia questions.
— Stu Thorley

Water taste testDescribing the public engagement at the state fair.

Our team is really to thank for that.
— Mayor Hubard

Water qualityAcknowledging city staff for high-quality utility services.

If we don't [capture new growth], we're not capturing the resources that they bring into town.
— Matt

Budget and taxesExplaining the city's tax levy policy.

People (3)

Mayor HubardMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

1 quote

“I'd like to call this meeting to order at 7 o'clock.”

Opening the City Council meeting.

Stu ThorleyRepresentative

Representing Minnesota Dept of Health and American Waterworks Association.

1 quote

“Chaza became the first two-time winner.”

Presenting the tap water taste test award.

MattCity Staff

Responding to the tap water award and discussing utility management.

1 quote

“This is a direct reflection on the group we have working here at the city.”

Crediting staff for the water quality.

Places Mentioned

Chesco City HallSouthwest ChaskaEco Experience Building, State FairgroundsDowntown ChaskaNorth Industrial Park

Events & Meetings (1)

Monday, September 29th, 7:00 PM - Chesco City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2025-68

Adoption of the proposed 2026 maximum property tax levy.

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