--- title: - MINUTES - author: shelb date: D:20260728011200Z --- ## - MINUTES - ## CHASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## JULY 20, 2026 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Hubbard at 9:20 p.m. ## 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Present: President Pro Tem Grau and Commissioners Benesh, Hatfield, and Sheveland. Absent: President Hubbard. Also Present: Matt Podhradsky, Executive Director and Elise Durbin, Assistant Executive Director. ## 3. Adopt Agenda Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Benesh to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ## 4. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 4.A. Meeting Minutes 06/15/2026 Motion by Commissioner Sheveland, second by Commissioner Hatfield to approve the minutes from June 15, 2026. Motion carried. ## 5. Discussion Items 5.A. Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF Assistance for the Proposed Big Woods Business Park ## Project Executive Director Podhradsky recommended approval by EDA. Motion by Commissioner Benesh, second by President Pro Tem Grau to authorize the EDA Executive Director to execute the Letter of Intent for TIF assistance to the proposed Big Woods Business Park Project. Motion carried. ## 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Sheveland to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Motion carried.

## Agenda Page 1 ## AGENDA ## CHASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## CHASKA CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS & ZOOM Monday, July 20, 2026 ## IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Adopt Agenda ## 4. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 4.A. Meeting Minutes 06-15-2026 ## 5. Discussion Items 5.A. Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF Assistance for the Proposed Big Woods ## Business Park Project ## 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn Page 1 of 13 ## DRAFT ## - MINUTES - ## CHASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## JUNE 15, 2026 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Hubbard at 9:50 p.m. ## 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Present: President Hubbard and Commissioners Benesh, Hatfield, Grau, and Sheveland. ## Absent: None Also Present: Matt Podhradsky, Executive Director; Elise Durbin, Assistant Executive Director; Nate Kabat, Community Development Director; and Noel Graczyk, Administrative Services Director. ## 3. Adopt Agenda Motion by Commissioner Benesh, second by Commissioner Hatfield to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ## 4. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 4.A. Meeting Minutes 05/04/2026 Motion by Commissioner Sheveland, second by Commissioner Grau to approve the minutes from May 4, 2026. Motion carried. ## 5. Discussion Items ## 5.A. Approve Purchase Agreement with American Legion for Property Executive Director Podhradsky introduced Community Development Director Nate Kabat to present this item to the Economic Development Authority. Mr. Kabat presented this item to the Economic Development Authority. President Hubbard noted that she appreciates the work of City Staff, and the American Legion has been wonderful to work with. Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Benesh to authorize the President and Executive Director to sign the Purchase Agreement between the City of Chaska and the American Legion Post #57. Motion carried. Page 2 of 13 ## MINUTES-CHASKA CITY COUNCIL March 30, 2026 PAGE 2 DRAFT 5.B. Adopt Resolution EDA 2026-58, Ratifying the Sale of Chaska EDA Series 2026A Bonds Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Benesh to adopt Resolution EDA 2026-58 Ratifying the Sale and Authorizing the Issuance of $55,765,000 Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 206A, and Authorizing Execution of Related Documents. Motion carried. ## 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Benesh, second by Commissioner Sheveland to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 p.m. Motion carried. Page 3 of 13 1 Subject: Authorize Letter of Intent for TIF Assistance to Proposed Big Woods ## Business Park (North) Phase I project ## Prepared By: Julie Grove, Economic Development Coordinator ## Background On June 15, 2026, the City Council approved the Big Woods Business Park (North) Phase I Preliminary Site & Building Plan, Preliminary Plat & Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a 218,00…