City of Chaska Council Highlights August 18 Meeting
GTO Program Recap
The Growth Through Opportunities (GTO) Program wrapped up this week. The cadettes, Aidan and Griffin spent the summer working with a variety of City departments:
- Administrative Services
- Community Development
- Electric
- Fire
- Golf
- Parks and Recreation
- Police
- Public Works
- Water & Sewer
- Administration
- Engineering
Aidan’s favorite department to work with was the Fire department and Griffin’s favorite was the police department. You can watch a recap of their summer adventures on our YouTube channel: @ChaskaCommunityTelevision
Southwest Park Master Plan Update
Marshall Grange, Parks and Recreation Director, updated the Council on the results of the phase 2 survey. 1,128 surveys were submitted. The top 10 things people are looking for in the park:
- Nature Play Area
- Splashpad
- Open grass/lawn area
- Rectangular fields
- Food for purchase options
- Non-refrigerated ice-skating area
- Baseball/softball fields
- Ninja warrior/challenge course
- Basketball courts
- Pickleball courts
The project team will work to create a draft of the preferred concept plan and evaluate detailed cost estimates. The proposed concept will be brought to the Parks and Recreation Commission in November for their recommendation to City Council
Meadow Park Update
Ashley Cauley, City Planner, updated the Council on the status of Meadow Park. Meadow Park is the neighborhood park that is next to the Public Safety Facility. After an online survey from neighbors, 2 in person open houses and consulting a steering committee made up of City staff, near by residents and HKGi. The park will feature:
- playground (4,400 sq. ft.)
- 20'x20' shelter and trees for shade
- benches
- bike racks
Chevalle 19th Addition - Approved Preliminary Plat, Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The proposal includes 10 new single dwelling unites around a new cul-de-sac extension from Talero Curve and an outlot in the SW corner of the property. The Council approved preliminary plat, rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment.
You can watch the full meeting on our YouTube Channel.