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## - MINUTES -
## CHASKA CITY COUNCIL
## AUGUST 17, 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: Matt Podhradsky, City Administrator; Elise Durbin, Assistant City Administrator;
Nate Kabat, Community Development Director; Liz Hanson, City Planner; Krista Mark,
Communications Coordinator; and Christophe Morschen, City Attorney.
Absent: None.
4. Adopt the Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Benesh to adopt the agenda as
presented.
Motion carried.
## 5. Visitor Presentation
## 5.A. GTO Graduation – Connor Klaysmat and Kayla Rademacher
Police Chief Seibert stated that a recap video would be shown to the Council showcasing all the
work done by the Cadets Connor Klaysmat and Kayla Rademacher.
Chief Seibert noted that the two Cadets were sworn in on June 1, and there is a unique strength
in this program that touches every City Department and provides an opportunity for the Cadets
to see everything that Staff does in the City. He noted that Cadet Rademacher enjoyed three
Departments in the City: the Police Department, the Community Center, and the Chaska Town
Course. The GTO program helped Cadet Rademacher’s career path by getting her hands-on
experience with each Department and what they do daily.
Chief Seibert noted that for Cadet Connor Klaysmat, he learned a lot through the GTO program
and the various Departments he worked with. He added that Cadet Klaysmat’s favorite
Departments to work with were the Fire Department, the Police Department, golf maintenance,
and the Electric Department.
Chief Seibert presented both Cadets with the Police Department’s challenge coin for completing
the GTO program.
Mayor Hubbard thanked Officer Godinez and Chief Seibert for facilitating the GTO program.
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Councilmember Hatfield noted that the GTO program is amazing, and has enjoyed watching all
of the graduates over the years.
## 6. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
## 6.A. Approve the August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Sheveland, second by Councilmember Grau to approve the minutes
of the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting.
Motion carried.
## 7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Hatfield, second by Councilmember Benesh to approve the Consent
## Agenda Items A through G:
A. Settlement Agreement and Release related to property at 424 Chestnut Blvd.
Motion authorizing the City Administrator to sign Settlement Agreement and Release by and
between Zebu Ventures 424 LLC, Bolton & Menk, Inc., and the City of Chaska.
B. Approve On-Sale Liquor License for Community Event Series – Downtown Business
## Alliance
Motion to approve On…