Mhm. >> Been there for like 15 20 minutes for a star session. >> Good contact. [snorts] >> Otherwise I'm like constantly wiping with one's rag. >> Impressive. >> Good evening and welcome to the Chaska City Council for Monday, June 29th. I
call this meeting to order at 7:00. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance? >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all. >> All right. Um Alisha, please call roll. >> Councilmember Hatfield? >> Here. >> Councilmember Benish? >> Here. >> Councilmember Shevlin? >> Here. >> Councilmember Grawe? >> Here. >> Mayor Howard? >> Here. >> All right. That moves us right along to the adoption of the agenda. Does anybody have any additions or corrections for
the agenda? Otherwise, I'd entertain a motion to adopt. >> Motion to adopt the agenda. >> All right. We have a motion from Councilmember Hatfield. >> Second. >> And a second from Councilmember Benish. Um all those in favor, say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? All right. Agenda is adopted. All right.
That moves us on to visitor presentations. And since I know the one person that's in the audience is not probably here for a visitor presentation, we are going to move right along to our next point, which is the approval of the meeting minutes. These meeting minutes are from June 15th,
2026. Does anybody have any addition or corrections to the minutes? >> Motion to approve the minutes. >> All right. I have a motion from Councilmember Shevlin. >> Second. >> And a second from Councilmember Grawe. Any other discussion? All right. Hearing none, uh all those in favor, say aye.
>> Aye. >> Opposed? All right. Meeting minutes are approved. And then the next item on our agenda is the consent items. These items receive little to no discussion, although certainly can be pulled off. Um and if anybody has any questions on anything.
>> I just had one really quick question on 7b, assignment of option with Foresight Real Estate. So, selling the lots the to the school district, that doesn't take away from any part of what will be the community park. It's lots not included. Okay, I
just want to make sure it wasn't making the community park smaller. Okay. >> Yeah, I think I think that's a really great point to bring up as we're kind of beginning those final stages of the park park. So. Um, and I also just wanted to take note of 7D which is um, just to
congratulate Hana. Uh, I it's always sad to see long-term um, I think she was kind of in the middle of maybe her third term with us as a commissioner for the Human Rights Commission. Um, and I know that they moved um, and so she said they're closer to family and everything which I think
is great. Um, but I am sad to see her go just cuz she's been such a great member of the commission and so it was really nice to see her this weekend and just wish her well and um, she's always welcome back here in Chaska. So. Okay. Otherwise, any other questions or um,
comments or entertain a motion to accept these consent items? >> Motion to approve consent. >> All right, so motion from Council Member Benish. >> Second. >> And a second from uh, Council Member uh, Shevlin. Uh, all those in or any other discussion?
Hearing none, all those in favor say I. >> I. >> Opposed? All right, consent is adopted. Okay, so then that moves us on to our one action item which is 8A which is our library task a uh, library task force appointments.
All right. I don't know if you want to tee it up at all or >> Certainly uh, Mayor and Council Members as you know, we've talked in the past about creating a library task force uh, made up of uh, Council Member Shevlin who was voted on at a previous meeting,
uh, Commissioner Lisa Anderson, a member of the Friends of the Library, a member of the library Carver County Library Board as well as four at large members. And the purpose of this task force will be to help provide input and guide some of the discussion that will come along
with the new library design as we move forward with that. Uh so as you know, you went through interviews this evening, had a number of applicants to choose from even to get to interviews. And so as staff, uh we're asking the council members
uh and the council to choose four members, additional members for that taskforce. And that taskforce will begin probably July, August timeframe as we get settled in with the architect and start to create that timeline and schedule. >> Yes.
>> And um And just so everybody is aware that if you did not make it on the taskforce, if you did not get your application in on time, or you just something comes randomly to your mind about the library, please reach out to me. My email is on the city website or your ward's council
member if you'd rather do it that way, because we do want to hear from all of you. And as leading the taskforce, I would really like to ensure that we're including as many community members input as we possibly can. So if there's ideas you have, shoot them my way, even if you're not on the taskforce, we will make sure your voice is heard.
>> Great. Yeah, um just like to kind of echo that that the best part of these taskforce uh are the opportunities to um engage with the community and to get input uh as from people that live in the
community, maybe just work in the community, or people that just enjoy coming to our Chaska Library just to kind of help make the best library possible. So it is exciting first step to this process. I also want to just give a sincere
thanks to all the um citizens that stepped forward and saw the application open up and take the time and took the time to go ahead and apply. Uh and then also the ones that were asked to come back and interview. It was
it's It's a great problem to have when we have too many people applying towards something and shows how much the community cares and how they want to help be a part of this and shape this um vital piece of uh
in infrastructure in our community, right? And so, I'm just really in awe of our community kind of stepping up and and heating the call for that. So, um it was really a really really tough cuz every single candidate that came forward for the interviews uh tonight were
stellar. And so, if we could have them all, I'm sure we would, but we had to narrow it down to four. And so, um I'm going to go ahead and read off the four names of the folks that did um get um put onto the task force. So, they've been They're going to be appointed if
voted on. So, our first person is Samantha Ward. And then Bob Lincoln. Nick Rodriguez. >> Extra credit cuz he's in the room. >> And Sarah Brown. So, these are the four um community members that have been asked. And again, same thing for the
folks that came and interviewed, it was so so challenging. Um and so, I appreciate their time and um they can certainly like Council member Shevlin suggested be a part of this process um and kind of garner input and send it um their way as
well. So, uh with that, I think I need a motion to approve these uh appointments. So, I'd entertain one. >> So moved. >> All right. So, we have a a motion from Council member Hatfield. >> Second. >> And a second from a Council member
Benish. Any other discussion? All right. Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? We have library task force members. Congratulations. >> Very exciting. >> Staff will be in touch and they'll
you're going to be having so much fun. >> [laughter] >> Wonderful. All right. That moves us right along to bills. Does anybody have a question on a bill? >> Nope, nice and short this
>> Yeah. Kind of helps when you had Yeah. Um had a Yeah. All right. Well, hearing none, I would entertain a motion to adopt the bills. >> So >> Yeah, okay. >> So moved. >> Yep. Okay, so we have a motion from Council member Hatfield.
>> Second. >> And a second from uh Council member McGraw. Uh Alicia, please call roll. >> Council member Hatfield. >> Yes. >> Council member Banisch. >> Yes. >> Council member Shevelin. >> Yes. >> Council member McGraw. >> I. >> Mayor Hubbard. >> I. >> All right, bills are paid. And then that
moves us along to um other business. Uh let's see. Council member Hatfield, do you have anything? >> Yep, just a few things. Um obviously this week July 1st as long as the weather holds out are the fireworks.
Um and so they're a little early, which just means you can go to more fireworks. And then we have our fireworks more fireworks for fire and ice the 10th and 11th. So you can just really get a lot of fireworks going the next 2 weeks. Um
and fire and ice on the 10th and 11th is our 10-year celebration. Um so that's really exciting. It's kind of crazy that that's been 10 years, but um also amazing. So uh Night to You Night registration is now
open, so you can check out the police department's Facebook page um if you want to get registered to host a Night to You Night. It's always um a really fantastic event. A good time to get together with your neighbors um and kind of meet each other and um you
know, the fire trucks come around and the police come around and it's just a good night. So, um that is open. And then fishing with a cop with the police department is tomorrow from 10:00 to 12:00 at Fireman's Park. Um it'll be hot, but it will be fishy.
So, that'll be good. And then River City Days is also coming up the 24th and 26th. Lots going on, parade, all there's always like a million events that go with that. So, we could probably talk about it all night. Um the farmers market was really excited to see so many people that came to the
Fire at the Mayor's Market the last couple weeks. Um it's I think just really great in its new spot. It feels like a farmers market and it's very exciting. Um so, thanks to all the vendors that are making that amazing and everyone for coming down. Um
and then kind of my last thing um and I want to say this correctly, but KPMG Women's PGA Championship was last week or this just literally just happened. Um so, that was uh always fun to have in town and Hazeltine does a great job and all of our city staff and
public safety that um work extra hours to make that happen. So, thanks to them and then just congratulations um to the champion and I want to say her name right, which is Hey Ran You. So, congratulations to her for winning that. So, um
that is everything I have. >> That's great report. All right, move us along. Councilmember Banish. >> I just want to say um I attended Chaska Rocks with my family last weekend. It was a good time. We had a blast and I hope everybody else who was there did, too.
Um also, my wife and I had a chance to attend the Copperfield after their opening. >> [clears throat] >> Um I suggest everybody at least check it out. It's a great atmosphere. It's really cool to see the curling center or the curling ice from where you sit. Uh great viewpoints and the food is
awesome. So, and the drinks are good and the service was phenomenal. So, I appreciate that. And I encourage everybody to go check it out. And this will make residents of Ward 2 happy. The Bavaria Road resurfacing project starts next Monday the 7th. I believe it's the 7th. >> Monday the 7th, right? Yeah.
>> I think. >> Can't think that far ahead right now. >> It's the 8th. Tuesday. Tuesday the 7th. >> I'm sorry. I'm looking at the wrong month. It's the 6th. Oh. >> And that's going to take place over the about what is it? 6 weeks or so, Matt said. So, yeah. Prepare for some backups and some traffic, but it'll be much, much better than it's been in
the last few years. So, that's all I've got. >> It's a good report. That road has definitely taken some hits over the years of construction. So, uh Council member Shepley. >> Um so, I only have two things. First, um I hope that you're all able to enjoy the 4th of July, but please be safe with all
the fireworks and all of the things that go on. I'm sure Council member Banish could tell you horror stories, but we'd like for all of you to keep your thumbs and limbs and all those things. So, please be safe with your fireworks. Um and and remember what a honor it is to be an American citizen and celebrating
the 250 years. I know there's been a lot of things in the news not so good, but it's a still a great time to be an American. So, be proud. Um and then secondly, uh wanted to say just a shout-out to the town course folks. I have a couple friends that played in the tournament the day that there was the big storm that came in and put them all
in the clubhouse for about an hour. Um but they said that the staff handled it so well. They got out of the rain immediately. They were protected from the storm and then back out playing and just commented on what a great facility that is to play. So, shout-out to all the people at town
course that make that happen and keep those people safe during winter and summer weather. >> Yeah, great. Wonderful. All right, Council member Roth. >> Uh well, first I'd like to just say uh apologize to those who interviewed today for the library task force. I had a life
moment and completely was oblivious that I needed to be here, but I got here. So, I appreciate the I I truly do mean it. You know, we'll smile and laugh and joke about it cuz I, you know, kind of look smelly up here, but I was outside coaching baseball. But they took the time to get down here
and I missed that time. So, I do own that and I appreciate those who put their name in and thank you for the council for interviewing and selecting and trust your judgment. So, I appreciate that. I also want to echo the 4th of July being safe. I also think it's important to understand not
everyone will choose to celebrate the same way others, so be respectful of your neighbors of night times and kids and dogs, right? A lot of animals get concerned with loud bangs and noises, too. So, just be respectful, right? Celebrate the way you need to celebrate, but make
sure that you're being respectful of your neighbors. You know, I always I had a dog that hated 4th of July cuz of the noises that it made and so just appreciate that. I also was able to eat at the Copperfield. Great. Welcome to the community. Yeah, you know, I think it was good to
see it busy, a good atmosphere. You know, obviously that's that was that's always good to have when you open. Maintain it, sustain it and and then as I guess it if you go there and it's busy, continue down the road and find another restaurant to to populate in Chaska as well, too. But welcome. It was really good food and it was good. So,
that's what I have. Happy 4th of July, everyone. >> Great report. All right. Krista, got anything? Lisa. >> Just as a quick reminder, there is no council meeting next Monday, July 6th. And so the next council meeting will be
Monday, July 20th. >> All right. Stealing a little bit of my thunder over there. That's good. >> [laughter] [gasps] >> You can repeat it cuz some of us might forget. >> You know what? I will give you grace though because typically this third Monday of the month we don't usually
meet, but remember we had flipped it. So, >> I I remembered as soon as I got the text message. >> Yes, that's okay. You still you got you you came down here even though we were like, "You know what, John?" And you have You're all right. So, yes, you're you're okay. We'll We'll
give you some grace. So, um All right. Well, lots of things, yeah, happened. You touched on a lot of the events coming up. Um there is a open house for uh Highway 10 and like County Road 11 at on July
14th from the the county's hosting. I think it starts at 5:00 and it's at the Westbrook Church there. So, those that are interested in kind of seeing, I think, some of their options that they're laying out as they continue to work through that upcoming road project over the next several years, go check
out and get that information. Um And then kind of recapping, yeah, this week was busy. It was busy. We had Copper Field open. It was just It's just beautiful in there. It's so bright and airy and the food is delicious and the staff was so
great. So, we just welcome them to the community and yeah, invite everyone to come down and check them out. Uh the farmers market, like you had said, uh Council member Hatfield is off to a great start. I've seen it grow already in number of vendors that have showed up over there and that a lot of times like
by midway point, some of them were kind of already sold out of a lot of their popular things or majority of their things, which is what you want to see at a farmers market. You know, you want to see them selling their products. And then to kind of stroll up the alleyway and go to the park and sit down and there were a lot of people on lawn
chairs and on their blankets listening to the music and it was just so great, you know, that that having music back in our Square Park, having it kind of have that hometown small town feel in there. It's like the right size for that crowd size that shows up for the music and
then to kind of see other people strolling around the city streets. This is sort of the vibe that you know, we want and I was talking with some of the city workers and also some of our retailers and Andy from Red Bench, I guess sold
over 100 pizzas the first week and so he was like he was hopping, he was on it. I think he kind of had his game plan in place for this go around and it looked like he was pushing them out the door really quickly and everything. So just to see our established businesses down
here too really kind of having that. That was our vision when we wanted to move it and kind of bring it over on this side of the highway so it was less of a road barrier and more opportunity for some of our smaller businesses to be able to have that touch point. And I know
it is always sad when change happens and like things like River City Days change venues for the right reasons of space constraints and everything, but it's nice to be able to give that opportunity to our businesses to have this sort of visibility on a weekly basis, not just
like a one weekend sort of experience. So these were kind of the visions we have in mind and I'm just I just want to say a sincere thank you to our staff that really we we get up here and we're like, "Hey, this is what we want to do. We want to utilize this, you know, infrastructure
that we put in with the highway improvements, but we're not the ones doing all the vendor sign-ups and organizing everything." So thank you to like Sydney and Aaron and Elise and I think some of the other Park and Rec staff that really put forward and Krista, you know, for doing all of the
media on it. All the time and effort and energy that you guys have put into this space, it's been so great and so wonderful. And our community, I had several people come up to me last Thursday and just give major kudos to everything. People loved it. So.
And then also kind of echoing on um Council Member Hatfield's point of the KPMG um just such a great experience out at Hazeltine. I was able to go to a couple of events that they hosted out there in addition to just walking around and kind of seeing some of the play, but one of
the cool things I got to do was I got to go into the our police's little command station. It's like a little trailer that sits kind of off to the side and just the amount of like emergency personnel that are on site there there and thankfully the tournament didn't have to really have the weather that we're
experiencing today. I think they would have been really really busy if it had been the case, but there were already some people that were in there for like medical, you know, they were kind of dehydrated or feeling light-headed and things along those lines. So, just thank you to our PD who are who are putting in
the hours from sunup to sundown to kind of help make that tournament be a safe um and success and thanks to Hazeltine for hosting such a great tournament. And it These tournaments are really great cuz people can kind of come and go and they really get to see and experience Chaska, which leads me to some of the other things that were happening this
weekend, which down at Athletic Park they were hosting the um high school all-star game, uh which was a wonderful uh thing to see down there. I didn't get to go watch it, but I know it was very very well attended and I saw lots of the players. Kind of I was over at Southern Social having lunch and I got to see
tables full of like some of the players and stuff. So, they're, you know, visiting the businesses and things. And then also um our veterans put on a picnic on Sunday as well to kind of honor uh the American um I'm sorry, the VFW hosted it and it was really kind of fun to see them interact with their
community and hand out prizes to the kids and and adults and everything. So, and then the lastly, our Human Rights Commission hosted their um is it the sixth or seventh sixth annual Pride Picnic um down at Lions Park,
which I will say we floated this uh event around, I think, to like maybe it was all the parks in Chaska at this point that can hold them, the community parks, right? Um but the Lions Park venue was the perfect park. It was it had the parking, it had the playground,
it had the shelter, it had the shade. You know, it was it had those sinks nearby for the tie-dye table. I got roped into the tie-dye table again. I got one year off of that. Having my fingers dyed for a couple days. But just thank you to
city staff Elise for helping facilitate that. Krista for stepping up and helping and volunteering and also our human rights commission members for being there and kind of taking the time. And it was just it was great to see some of the vendors and also like our Chaska library down there and our county services down there too giving out
information. So, really great community gathering. All right. That was my recap. Okay. You've talked about when our next meeting is. So, I don't know how to end this thing, but I think that that our next meeting is on July 20th and at that point I would entertain a motion to
adjourn and I think this might be the fastest meeting we've ever had at least under my watch. So, anybody like to make a motion to adjourn? >> Motion to adjourn. >> [laughter] >> All right. Motion from council member Hatfield. >> Second. >> And second from council member Bannish. All those in favor say aye.
>> Aye.