Chaska City Council 6.16.25

Monday, June 16, 2025

Growth Through Opportunity swearing-in ceremony for police cadets

Public comment regarding quiet zones for Bavaria Road railroad tracks

Public comment regarding Chaska Police Department's role in recent community events

Approval of June 2nd, 2025 meeting minutes

Consent agenda items

Public hearing and resolution 2025-33 for Beckman Coulter tax abatement agreement

Implementation of electric utility franchise and 5% franchise fee with Xcel and Minnesota Valley Electric

Areas of Interest (5)

Chaska residents petition for railroad quiet zones citing sleep deprivation and property value decreases.
City officials negotiate with Twin Cities and Western railroad to mitigate excessive horn blowing.
City Council approves $1.4 million tax abatement for Beckman Coulter's $50 million, 300-job expansion.
Council moves to implement a new 5% franchise fee on electric utilities to support right-of-way maintenance.
Growth Through Opportunity program expands, integrating cadets across all city departments including police.

Votes (3)

Adoption of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Hatfield · Seconded by Council member Benes

Approval of meeting minutes for June 2nd, 2025

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Council member McGrath

Adoption of resolution 2025-33 for Beckman Coulter tax abatement

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Benes · Seconded by Council member Gra

Notable Quotes (3)

I want to sleep and I'm getting up at 3:00 am now just because I'm used to it.
— Scott Morris

Railroad noiseDescribing the impact of train horns at night.

The Chaska Police Department worked extra hours to protect the community... Their presence made everyone feel safe.
— Jen Welbert

Public SafetyCommenting on the police response during a recent demonstration.

A silent crossing is physically possible there. The real issue ends up being the cost.
— Matt

Railroad noiseDiscussing the feasibility of installing a quiet zone.

People (7)

Mayor HardMayor

Presiding over city council meeting.

Griffin WilliamsPolice Cadet

Sworn in for the Growth Through Opportunity program.

Aiden CoughlinPolice Cadet

Sworn in for the Growth Through Opportunity program.

Scott MorrisResident

Resident of Brooks Ridge/Pioneer Hollow requesting railroad quiet zones.

MattCity Staff

Addressing infrastructure and railroad noise complaints.

Jen WelbertResident

Expressing gratitude toward the police department.

EliseCity Staff

Presenting the Beckman Coulter tax abatement agreement.

Places Mentioned

Bavaria RoadBrooks Ridge DivisionPioneer Hollow542 Sweetwater Path, Chaska632 Dresen CircleLake Hazeline DriveClover Ridge neighborhood

Events & Meetings (3)

June 16th, 2025 - Chaska City Council Meeting - 7:01 PM
June 2nd, 2025 - Meeting minutes approval
June 14th, 2025 - Community event/demonstration

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2025-33

Authorizing execution of a tax abatement agreement for Beckman Coulter expansion ($1.4M / 13 years).

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