Chaska City Council & EDA Meeting 10.20.25

Monday, October 20, 2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oakidge Conference Center update and security status

Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) 2026 budget and resolution

Approval of October 20th meeting minutes

Approval of consent items

Votes (3)

Adopt agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council member Hatfield · Seconded by Council member Benes

Approve meeting minutes from September 29th, 2025

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council member McGrath · Seconded by Council member Chevlin

Approve consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council member Benes · Seconded by Council member Hatfield

Notable Quotes (3)

As a community-based and community funded organization, Southern Valley Alliance is facing significant federal, state, and local foundation funding cuts.

Christy Larson
Funding challengesSpeaking during the Domestic Violence Awareness Month presentation.

The first thing that we know is going to stop this is again when we have an occupied building as opposed to a vacant building.

Susan Ay
Property securityExplaining the security strategy for the Oakidge Conference Center.

If you ask any business down here, I think their fear is that the events are in Fireman's Park. They haven't been in the heart of Chaska. We're doing a lot of things to bring that back.

Mel Carlson
Downtown event strategyDuring the public hearing on the DSSD resolution.

People (6)

Christy LarsonExecutive Director

Representing Southern Valley Alliance to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Connie KaneConsultant

Professional engineer and contractor working on the Oakidge Conference Center project.

Susan AyDirector of Operations

Managing operations and reopening plan for Oakidge Chaska.

Walter HudsonState Representative / Security Consultant

Consulting for the Oakidge property regarding security protocols.

Jen AngelAdministrator

Presenting on DSSD initiatives and downtown engagement.

Mel CarlsonBoard Member

Discussing history and growth of the downtown special service district.

Places Mentioned

ChaskaScott CountyCarver CountyBell PlaneShakopeeOakidge Conference CenterDowntown ChaskaFireman's ParkCity Square ParkSize Bar and Grill

Events & Meetings (2)

  • October 20th, 7:01 PM - City Council Meeting
  • September 29th, 2025 - Previous meeting date

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2025-75

Approval of service charges for the 2026 Downtown Special Services District with a budget of $58,100.

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Chaska City Council & EDA Meeting 10.20.25 - Chaska Recorder