--- title: - MINUTES - author: shelb date: D:20260715180000Z --- ## - MINUTES - ## CHASKA CITY COUNCIL ## JUNE 29, 2026 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hubbard at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance ## 3. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Hubbard and Councilmembers Sheveland, Benesh, Grau, and Hatfield. Also Present: Elise Durbin, Assistant City Administrator and Christophe Morschen, City Attorney. 4. Adopt the Agenda Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Benesh to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ## 5. Visitor Presentation No one wished to address the Council. ## 6. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes ## 6.A. Approve the June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Motion by Councilmember Sheveland, second by Councilmember Grau to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2026, City Council meeting. Motion carried. ## 7. Consent Agenda Councilmember Hatfield asked if selling the lot with Forestar would have any impact on the community park. Assistant City Administrator Elise Durbin confirmed it would not impact the park. Mayor Hubbard noted the park was a good point to bring up. She congratulated Hanne Sandison for her work with the Human Rights Commission. Motion by Councilmember Benesh, second by Councilmember Sheveland to approve the Consent ## Agenda Items A through F: A. Approve On-Sale Liquor at a Community Event – The Golden Kitchen Motion to approve On-Sale Intoxicating License at a Community Event, Lic# OSCF26.02, for The Golden Kitchen, 207 N Chestnut St., Chaska, MN, for the Chaska Latin Music and Food Festival, effective September 18, 2026. B. Assignment of Option with Forestar Real Estate to ISD 112 ## MINUTES-CHASKA CITY COUNCIL June 29, 2026 PAGE 2 Motion authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the Assignment of Option Rights and Acknowledgement agreement with ISD 112 and Forestar Real Estate Group. C. Accept Public Improvements for Shepard of the Hills Development – Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Accept public improvements in Shepard of the Hill Development by TC Habitat for Humanity as City municipal facilities and release the maintenance bond in its entirety. D. Accept Hanne Sandison Resignation as Commissioner on the Human Rights Commission Motion to accept the resignation of Hanne Sandison from the Chaska Human Rights Commission and open the seat to applications during the commission recruitment process in fall 2026. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-63, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for CSAH 61 ## Truck Sewer Extension – Highpoint Vistas and Fultonwood Development Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-63, to authorize the City Administrator and City Engineer to execute a construction contract with Kusske Construction for the CSAH 61 Utility Improvements in the low bid total amount of $1,293,013.50. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-64, Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing to ## Solicit Bids – Columbia Court N. Watermain Replacement Project Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2026-64, Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing city staff to solicit bids for the Columbia Court N Watermain Replacement Project. Motion carried. ## 8. Action Items ## 8.A. Library Task Force Appointments Assistant City Administrator Elise Durbin presented this item to the Council. Councilmember Sheveland asked residents who did not make the Task Force to reach out to her directly via her email to ensure that everyone has a voice regarding the library. Mayor Hubbard thanked all of the residents who applied for the Task Force. Mayor Hubbard read aloud the four members of the Library Task Force: Samantha Ward, Bob Lincoln, Nick Rodriguez, and Sarah Brown. Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Benesh to accept the Library Task Force appointments. Motion carried. 9. Bills ## 9.A. Accounts Payable Claims Roster 06-29-2026 Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Grau to approve the bills as presented. Roll call was taken. Voting aye: Councilmembers Hatfield, Benesh, Sheveland, Grau, ## and Mayor Hubbard. Voting nay: None Motion carried. ## 10. Other Business ## Councilmember Hatfield: ## MINUTES-CHASKA CITY COUNCIL June 29, 2026 PAGE 3 • Shared the following upcoming events: the Fireworks Show (July 1), Fire and Ice (July 10 and 11), Night to Unite registration is open on the Police Department’s Facebook page, Fishing with the Cop (June 30) at Fireman’s Park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and River City Days (July 24 and 26). • Shared that the Farmer’s Market has been successful in its new location. • KPMG Women’s PGA Championship was last week, and was an excellent event. She congratulated the winner, Haeran Ryu. ## Councilmember Benesh: • Recapped the Chaska Rocks event last weekend. • Attended the Copperfield after the opening. • Shared that the Bavaria Road resurfacing project starts July 7. ## Councilmember Sheveland: • Wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July and urged residents to be safe. • Shared that the golf tournament and staff at Chaska Town Course Golf Course were outstanding during the recent tournament. ## Councilmember Grau: • Apologized to applicants that he missed the interviews for the Library Task Force. • Urged residents to be safe during July 4, and to be respectful of kids and dogs with fireworks. • Recapped his attendance at the Copperfield and the opening. ## Assistant Administrator Elise Durbin: • Shared that there is no Council meeting on July 6, and the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 20. ## Mayor Hubbard: • Shared that there is an Open House for County Road 11 (July 14) at Westbrook Church at 5:00 p.m. • Recapped her attendance at the Copperfield opening. • Shared that the Farmer’s Market has grown and is very popular this year. • Recapped her attendance at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Golf tournament at Hazeltine. • Shared that the High School All-Star game was hosted at Athletic Park. • Shared that the VFW hosted a Veterans picnic on June 28. • Recapped her attendance at the Human Rights Commission Pride Picnic at Lion's Park. ## 10.A. City Administrator's Report 10.A.i. Bi-Weekly Report 06-29-2026 11. Adjourn Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Benesh to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried.