Chaska City Council — Transcript
Monday, May 18, 2026
Poppy Month / Memorial Day
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - Chaza Operations Cease
2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project
City Hall Plaza Project
Bridge Replacement Funding
City Square West Redevelopment Project Funding
PGA Tournament Attraction
Community Engagement Task Forces
Public Safety and River Caution
Utility Billing Disconnect Day Observation
Local Events and Business Development
Votes (2)
Proclamation in Recognition of Chaza American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 Poppy Days
Libby Fairchild provided background on the poppy's historical significance and its role in supporting veterans through donations. Mayor Hubard then formally read a proclamation recognizing May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2026, as 'Poppy Days' in Chaza, urging citizens to wear poppies and honor veterans.
Public Improvement Hearing and Scheduling the Assessment Hearing for the 2026 Street and Utility Reconstruction Project
Moved by Council member Hatfield [25:52] · Seconded by Council member Bennis [26:01]
City staff, including Assistant Engineer Alex and Matt, presented the specifics of the 2026 street and utility reconstruction project, covering Elm Street, Third Street, and the infill of a drainage channel. The total project cost is $2.7 million, with individual property owners assessed $7,500. The discussion included details on easements for city maintenance of the new underground pipe system and the positive impact of creating more usable lawn space for residents. The council opened and closed the public hearing, and subsequently moved to schedule the assessment hearing.
Notable Quotes (5)
The poppy in Europe and the United States states quickly became a symbol of the fallen military after the publication of the poem.
Now therefore, it be resolved that the city of Chaza does hereby proclaim May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2026 as Poppy Days, and urges all citizens to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the memorial poppy on these days.
The red bridge on Third Street is the bridge we've discussed that would get removed with the project and replaced with a drainage pipe. And then the yellow is the channel that is uh receiving much less drainage today than it was originally um I guess I would say designed, but it was a natural channel. So, it's being filled in with the project.
So the real the concept behind it is that it'll create more usable lawn form, right? Um so that that sort of considered compensation that way.
So you can see after we get this done, the only streets that are left are just the ones around the City Square West block...
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution to schedule the assessment hearing for the 2026 street and utility reconstruction project.
State statute governing street reconstruction projects.
State legislation that included the 10-year TIFF district extension for City Square West and a sales tax exemption for Hazeltine.