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Chaska City Council 11.3.25

Chaska City CouncilTuesday, November 4, 2025
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Adoption of the agenda

Visitor presentations by Troop 174

Approval of October 6th and October 20th 2025 meeting minutes

Consent agenda items including Windber construction contract verification

Awarding bid for Seminary Fen C2 ravine stabilization project

Review of City bills including speed trailer software and ballistic vests

Community Center vending opportunity status update

Downtown Chaska holiday events announcements

Chaska Historical Society annual meeting reflection

Movember awareness for Fire Department

100 Club holiday decorations fundraising

Reminder for November 4th school referendum voting

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Votes (5)

Adopt the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Gra · Seconded by Council Member Bennishes

Approve meeting minutes for October 6th and 20th

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Chevlin · Seconded by Council Member Bennishes

Approve consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Hatfield · Seconded by Council Member Gra

Adopt Resolution 2025-79 award bid to Sunramm Construction

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Hatfield · Seconded by Council Member Bennishes

Pay the bills

PassedRoll call: All present voted Yes

Moved by Council Member Chevlin · Seconded by Council Member Gra

Notable Quotes (2)

The city does not pay for the holiday decorations. It's the 100 club event that does.

— Mayor Hubard
100 Club / Holiday DecorationsExplaining the 100 Club's role in city beautification.

If we were to go and do private drainage improvements... and if we paid for it with city funds it would be inconsistent with how we've done private drainage.

— Brent Elcott
Project Funding / PolicyExplaining why the city cannot fund private drainage improvements.

People (4)

Mayor HubardMayor

Presides over the council meeting and facilitates discussions on policy and budget.

1 quote

“The city does not pay for the holiday decorations. It's the 100 club event that does.”

Explaining funding sources for community holiday decorations.

Jack SchwarzTroop 174 Member

Scout working on Eagle merit badge communications requirements.

1 quote

“Basically we need to listen to an issue you guys have and then use active listening skills.”

Explaining the scout communications badge requirements.

Brent ElcottWater Resources Coordinator

Presenting on ravine stabilization and erosion control project.

1 quote

“It's a rare sort of prehistoric wetland... having one right on the outskirts of town... is pretty special.”

Describing the environmental importance of the Seminary Fen.

Council Member HatfieldCouncil Member

Provides community event updates and monitors budget expenditures.

1 quote

“I feel like I like the vibes the most on this one. November 8th for Deer Weekend.”

Promoting local shopping events.

Places Mentioned

Chaska City Council ChambersSeminary FenVictoria DriveHazeltine Bluff ParkChanhassen city borderChaska Event CenterBig Woods Boulevard

Events & Meetings (6)

  • Monday, November 3rd 2025: City Council Meeting
  • November 8th: Deer Weekend in downtown Chaska
  • November 23rd: Fireman's park tree lighting and 100 Club event
  • November 29th: Small Business Saturday
  • December 6th: Hometown Holiday
  • November 4th: School referendum election

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2025-79

Award bid for Seminary Fen C-2 ravine stabilization project to Sunramm Construction for $948,421.

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