Discover - Chaska - 2020

Chaska and Carver 2019 - 2020

FALLING IN LOVE WITH

CHASKA FIND A PARK AND MAKE

NEW FRIENDS

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Jan Rome and Emily Rome Welter

Sarah Polovitz and Kathy Rauth

Randy and Melodee Brooks

Beth and Matt Jones

Sandy Carlson

Sue Busch

Missy Vilett

Mary Pat Nydahl

Sue Heldstab

Jesse Godzala

Nancy Arneson

Jay Staats

Josh Ives

Cindy Bramwell

Randa Hahn

Kelli Sterner

Ryan Rischmiller

Darin Brooks

Kelly Krebsbach

Tessa Juliar

Julie Dial

Mike Meyer

Erik Johnson

Amy Koethe

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Dave Moore

Dave VanOrden

Greg Butler

Katie Toye

John Kellogg

Brenda Boime

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Sarah Cannon

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Tammi Flannery

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Brie Piller

Barbara Bartels

Pat Lauria

Ned Lundsgaard

Amanda Peterson

Dawn Peterson

Sheila Tepley

Bob Wingert

Phil Holm Sales Manager

Barb Edeskuty Office Administrator

Sue Larson Loan Officer

Becky Radcliff Tony Torres Title Closing Manager Insurance Agent

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PEDIATRICS

OB/GYN Lorene E. Rutherford M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Laura A. Mohling M.D.

Laurel L. Erickson M.D.

Murali V. Srinivasan M.D.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FAMILY MEDICINE Tara L. McMichael M.D.

Erin L. Chinnock M.D.

Lisa M. Chapman M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE/ PEDIATRIC Maggie E. Kennealy PA-C

Erica L. Weber PA-C

Peter H Rogers D.O.

FAMILY MEDICINE

SURGERY Dawn M. Stapleton M.D.

Timothy M. Thormodsgard M.D.

Sarah E. Carlson M.D.

David B. Haugland M.D.

Vicki K. Zbikowski D.O.

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ATTRACTIONS

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5 places to see Reflection and celebration

By Eric Kraushar

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WHAT’S NEW

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No signs of stopping

Development around town

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By Alex Chhith

LEISURE

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Thriving community Group boosts arts

By Unsie Zuege

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HEALTH

28 on the cover Cover Photo by Mark W. Olson Crowds enjoy the fireworks during the Fire & Ice Festival in Firemen’s Park in July.

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2019 - 2020 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Mark W. Olson Editorial Content: Alex Chhith, Eric Kraushar, Unsie Zuege Advertising: Samuel Schmitt, Erin Troxel Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

9,290

2016

2017

2018

26,016

26,561

26,765

Housing units, 2010

70%

Home ownership rate, 2013 - 2017

85%

Living in same house 1 year or more

2.69

Persons per household

$249,900

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2013 - 2017

12.2%

= 1,500

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018

$81,938

Median household income, 2013 - 2017

6.3%

Foreign born Between 2013 and 2017

WORK TRAVEL TIME

94.9%

Mean travel time to work

2013- 2017

45.4%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2013- 2017

18 years and under

26.8%

Between 19 and 64 years 64.4% 65 years and older

8.8%

White

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

6.3%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN

$42,769

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2017 dollars

5 years and under

workers age 16+ 2013- 2017

83

Hispanic or Latino

8.8%

Asian

2.2%

Black or African American 2.1% Two or more races

4.2%

American Indian and Alaska Native

.5%

VETERANS

1,312 2013 - 2017

25.5 minutes

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WELCOME

Autumn colors are on full display in front of the Guardian Angels Catholic Church steeple in Chaska.

New residents stick to Chaska ‘WE FELL IN LOVE WITH IT RIGHT AWAY’

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he sm a l l tow n of Chaska was first established in 1851.

It’s earliest beginnings can be seen in its core historic downtown, with buildings well over 100 years old.

Today, there’s more than 26,000 residents and once people move here, they tend to stay.

Pascha Derkevics didn’t know where Chaska was on the map when she was house hunting 12 years ago.

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“We were looking for a home to buy and we had actually never heard of Chaska,” she said. “We drove into the town and we thought this is the cutest little town ever. It had that old-town feel and it has a safe family environment.”

D e rke v ic s pu r c h a s e d a house near the levee that separates the Minnesota River and downtown Chaska.

“We walked up it and saw a trail and the river and thought ‘This is so beautiful’ and we fell in love with it right away,

we just knew it was home,” she said. “We continued to fall in love with the city because its quiet, the crime is low and it just feels so safe.”

Chaska is also a town that keeps its residents busy. Downtown is growing with new developments, restaurants and shops and in the northern part of the city, there are biomedical facilities and data centers brewing tomorrow’s technology today.

Chaska’s employment opportunities, education system, diverse population and

strong sense of community have helped earn the community the designation of one of the best small towns in the United States.

There are two main centers for business: downtown Chaska and northern Chaska, both right off of Highway 41.

The city’s downtown business district can cover your needs. You can find a good book to read by the fire at the Chaska Library, right under City Hall.

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WELCOME

Eileen Roberts and Dennis Szulczewski get their groove on. The two danced to “The Castaways” playing at the gazebo in City Square Park during River City Days, Chaska’s biggest summer festival.

FILE PHOTOS BY ALEX CHHITH

Crowds enjoy a blocked-off Second Street in downtown Chaska during Community Homecoming.

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Children enjoy the swimming platform at Clayhole Beach in downtown Chaska.

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CHASKA continued from 6

Guardian Angels Catholic Church is a hard miss, with its steeple towering over boutique shops, restaurants and the Chaska Herald building in downtown. The church complex, dating back to the 1800s, is just a few blocks away from one of the city’s newest attractions, the Chaska Curling and Event Center at 3210 Chaska Boulevard.

Curling classes are offered at the Curling Center and many participate in leagues with friends and family. Right outside of the facility is Firemen’s Park, where various community events take place.

Across Firemen’s Clayhole from the park is another one, Veterans Park, which sits across from the VFW Post 1791 and honors all those who have served their country in the military.

Headi ng nor t h on Highway 41, you’ll find a number of big box retailers such as SuperTarget, Cub Foods and a Petco in northern Chaska.

Chipotle opened in 2019, joining a number of restaurants already established ranging in delicacies from Indian food and sushi, to Mexican and burger joints.

Chaska is also home to Hazeltine National Golf Club, the site of several major golf tournaments for men, women and seniors, including the 2016 Ryder Cup and the 2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship If all that doesn’t keep residents busy, they can always venture beyond the city’s borders.

“It’s close enough to everything, but far enough away and you can go five minutes (west) and you’re in the country and wide open spaces, it’s just beautiful,” Derkevics said. “I love everything about it.”

CHASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHASKA HISTORY CENTER • Extensive Photograph Collections • Copies of Herald Newspaper from 1862 to present • Genealogical resources • Rotating Exhibits of Chaska History

“We drove into the town and we thought this is the cutest little town ever.”

Resident Pascha Derkevics

Local group presentations available by appointment Volunteers welcome!

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FIVE PLACES TO SEE

around Chaska

Parks offer reflection and celebration

Top — A large crowd gathered for the Fire & Ice Festival in 2018, awaiting the band Martin Zellar and The Hardways and the fireworks finale over Firemen’s Clayhole.

Right — Veterans Park in downtown Chaska was dedicated in 2018.

FILE PHOTOS BY MARK W. OLSON

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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her e’s a lot to see in Chaska, throughout the year. Here are a few sites to get you started.

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VETERANS PARK

Veterans Park was dedicated last year on Veterans Day. The park is a place for veterans and their families to ref lect and honor those who have served.

It is located at 619 Creek Road,

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across Firemen’s Clayhole from the Chaska Curling and Event Center and Firemen’s Park.

Veterans Park features an archery range tucked behind a nearby hillside; a large picnic area; a memorial grove of trees; a pavilion; and a service plaza at the heart of the park with monuments and f lags representing each branch of service.

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FIREMEN’S PARK

Whether you’re interested in a leisure walk, a swim in the water or live music and great food, the centerpiece of down-

town Chaska, ska, Firemen’s men’s Pa rk k i s t he place e to be.

Cll ayhole B e ach has something for everyone. Sit iin th the sand, d rentt a paddleboat or paddle board, or stay cool in the water play fountain.

Lunch is served, a concession area open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., weather permitting.

R e f u r bi s h e d i n 2 0 16 , a new playground, fountains, a bridge across F i remen’s Clayhole, new concessions and

restrooms, swinging benches, a stage and a boardwalk encircling the water provide plenty to entertain.

In the summer, check out the concert series for live music with other events, such as the Fire & Ice Festival. In the winter, enjoy ice skating on the lake, and lights on the large nearby Christmas tree.

ATTRACTIONS The park is adjacent to the Chaska Event & Curling Center.

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ATHLETIC PARK

Home to the Class A State High School Baseball Tournament and the Play Ball!

MN All-Star Series each June, the downtown Chaska baseball park on the river is regarded as one of the premier stadiums in the state of Minnesota. High school, Legion and VFW, and amateur baseball teams call the park home.

Plan to catch a game or two. The 6 p.m.

Sunday home dates fill the grandstand, at 725 First St. W. Enjoy a burger, grab a beer, and soak i n t h e f a m i ly

tradition of Chaska Cubs Baseball. It’s the best game in town.

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CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER

Families in Chaska flock to the Chaska Community Center for a multitude of activities, including ice skating and hockey in the arena, swim lessons and aquatics in the pool, open gym, fitness, daycare and preschool, as well as birthday parties and room rentals.

An indoor track is free and open to the public. Active older adults should check out The Lodge, located next to the Chaska Community Center.

Parks and The Chaska Par Staff offer Recreation Sta programs to include special events, day eve and trips, health he wellness classwellne

es, card clubs, bingo, games and billiards.

The Lodge is host to a large gathering space, kitchen, library, computer kiosk, pool table, enclosed deck, and outdoor terrace.

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CHASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Chaska History Center was founded in 1980 by a group of people who recognized the need to record and preserve the history of Chaska. The Chaska society, a chapter of the Carver County Historical Society, is located in the Chaska History Center at 112 West Fourth Street in a restored 1890 livery stable.

Recent exhibits have featured Chaska Cubs Baseball and “Chaska During World War I and II: The Fight Overseas and the Support At Home.” Family genealogies are also available.

The Chaska History Center is open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Sh Shaded tables at the Firemen’s Park concession stand. c FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

Chaska Community Center, at 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska.

Tributes to soldiers who served Tri during the world wars were on display dur the Chaska History Center in 2019. at th FILE PHOTO BY ALEX CHHITH

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CALENDAR

2020 CALENDA Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Chaska What: SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event, which features food from local restaurants, and a beer and wine sampling tent.

Website: www.swmetrochamber.com

Chaske Wacipi Pow Wow When: May 16-17, 2020 Where: Chaska Middle School West Gymnasium, 140 Engler Blvd., Chaska What: The pow wow features American Indian dance, music and crafts, and is sponsored by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, Eastern Carver County Schools and Community Education.

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Despite the bitter-cold temperatures, teams competed in the 2019 North American Pond Hockey Championship on Lake Minnetonka.

There’s always something to do in the southwest metro. These events are just the tip of the iceberg. For more events, and details on the following activities, read your local newspaper and visit the websites listed.

January North American Pond Hockey Championship When: Jan. 16-19, 2020 Where: Excelsior, on frozen Lake Minnetonka What: A weekend of pond hockey on several rinks on Excelsior Bay. The event also includes live music, a bags tournament, a fun run, and more. The event is produced by the DWB Memorial Foundation, and proceeds go to various organizations.

Website: pondhockeylakeminnetonka.com

February Feb Fest When: Feb. 1, 2020 Where: Lake Ann Park, 1456 W. 78th St., Chanhassen What: A winter community festival, centered on a fishing contest, that provides a fun atmosphere for the family, with 1,000 holes drilled in the ice, and lots of prizes.

Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us

Victoria Firefighters Relief Association Ice Fishing Contest When: Feb. 2, 2020

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Where: Stieger Lake, Victoria What: Food, beverages and prizes for top fishes caught.

Memorial Day When: May 25, 2020 Where: Various cities What: Cities and veterans groups host events to commemorate Memorial Day with programs to honor veterans (check the newspaper for schedule and locations).

March

June

Annual Ice Show

Classic Car Nights

When: March 20-22, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie Community Center What: Skaters perform in the annual ice show, presented by the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club.

Website: edenprairiefsc.org/ice-show

April Easter Egg Candy Hunt When: April 11, 2020 Where: City Center Park, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen What: The city of Chanhassen hosts the city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us

Easter Egg Hunt When: April 11, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St. Chaska What: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 holds its 68th Easter Egg Hunt.

Website: www.chaskalegion.org

May Taste of Chaska When: May 13, 2020

W h e n : Va r i o u s W e d n e s d a y n i g h t s throughout the summer, beginning in June Where: Downtown Victoria What: Classic car enthusiasts park their vehicles in downtown Victoria. Music accompanies the event.

Website: victoriaba.org

July City of Chanhassen’s Fourth of July Celebration When: July 2-4, 2020 Where: Downtown Chanhassen , with most events near City Center Park or Lake Ann Park What: The Rotary Club of Chanhassen and city of Chanhassen put on a large summer bash, with games, food, band, a carnival midway, fireworks and a big Sunday parade.

Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us

Fire & Ice Festival When: July 17-19, 2020 Where: Firemen’s Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd., Chaska What: A curling bonspiel, accompanied by music, fireworks and games along the shores of scenic Firemen’s Clayhole.

Website: www.fireandicebonspiel.com

CALENDAR

AR OF EVENTS

FILE PHOTO BY MELISSA TURTINEN

Bicyclists participating in the 36-mile Tour de Tonka ride leave the starting line at Minnetonka High School on Aug. 3, 2019.

River City Days When: July 24-26, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Chaska What: Chaska’s big city festival, with games, music, food, car shows and crafts. Minnesota Valley Community Band performs Friday night.

Parade on Sunday.

Website: www.chaskarivercitydays.com

August Tour de Tonka When: First Saturday in August, typically Where: Minnetonka, west metro What: A bike ride featuring distances that range from 16 miles to 100 miles that benefits the ICA Food Shelf and the Minnetonka Community Youth Education and Early Childhood Programs.

Website: minnetonkaschools.org/district/ mcec/events/tour-de-tonka

Night to Unite When: Aug. 4, 2020 Where: Neighborhoods throughout various cities What: An evening for neighbors to get together and get to know each other, as well as promote community safety. Oftentimes parties registered with the city will get a visit from city officials, police officers and firefighters.

Website: www.mncpa.net/what-we-do/ night-unite

Flags and Honor of Minnesota Car, Bike & Tractor Show When: Aug. 8, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. N., Chaska

What: Classic cars, motorcycles and tractors, all on display in the shade of City Square Park.

Food, trivia and music accompany the event..

Website: www.flagsandhonor.org

September Steamboat Days When: Sept. 11-13, 2020 Where: Downtown Carver What: A big city festival and a great way to wrap up summer. Events ranging from beanbag toss tournaments to fireworks. Big Sunday parade.

Website: www.carversteamboatdays.org

Nordic Music Festival When: Sept. 12, 2020 Where: Lions Park, 8339 Victoria Drive, Victoria What: A celebration of all things Scandinavian, spotlighting several Nordic dancers, singers and musicians. Culminating with a lutefisk toss between the Norwegians and Swedes.

Website: “Nordic Music Festival” on Facebook

October Spooky Saturday When: Oct. 26, 2019, Oct. 24, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie Community Center What: Trick-or-treating, arts-and-crafts, music, games and climbing in the Prairie Play Zone Website: www.edenprairie.org

Boo Blast and Boo Bash Dash When: Oct. 26, 2019, late October 2020 Where: Wayzata

FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Paul Lauber and Jeff Matzke of the Viking Age Club demonstrated sword skills at the 2018 Nordic Music Fest.

What: Celebrate Halloween in Wayzata with a Boo Bash Dash 5K and 10K race, then go trick-or-treating at retail shops all around town during Wayzata’s Boo Blast. Families can enjoy in-store activities, spooky specials and goodies for the little ones. Don’t forget your costume!

Website: wayzatachamber.com/event/ boo-blast/

November Election Day When: Nov. 5, 2019, Nov. 3, 2020 Where: Polling places throughout the state What: 2019 election will feature referendums, school board races and some city council races. The 2020 election will be for president, congressional seats and local races.

Website: sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting

December Chanhassen Tree Lighting When: Dec. 7, 2019, Dec. 5, 2020 Where: City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen What: Chanhassen holds its Christmas tree lighting, with a visit from Santa Claus.

Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us

Hometown Holiday When: Nov. 30, 2019, Dec 5, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. N. What: There are carriage rides, a visit from Santa and his elf, a bonfire and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

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WHAT’S NEW

No signs C of stopping

BY ALEX CHHITH

Lots of development throughout town

haska is on the rise.

More and more businesses are opening their doors every year.

The housing market has been steady, since the last recession in 2007, according to City Administrator Matt Podhradsky.

City officials expect growth and the economy to stay strong.

“There’s no indication of slowing down,” Podhradsky said. “It’s at a better pace than pre-recession.”

The Chaska Curling and Event Center continues to be a place for community gatherings on and off the ice. The facility opened in 2015, followed by a revamp of Firemen’s Park.

Across Firemen’s Clayhole,

Veterans Park celebrated its completion in November 2018.

The park took years of planning and stands as a place to commemorate and remember those who have fought for America.

Chaska’s first brewery in nearly 65 years opened in the former Carver County Public Works building at 3700 Chaska Boulevard (County Road 61), in May 2019. The owners had renovated the aging building and now brew a number of beers that pay homage to Chaska’s history.

Lots of development is in store for downtown Chaska.

The city adopted concept plans for the redevelopment of City Square Center, a strip mall along Fourth Street across from City Hall in late 2018. The area was identified as a catalyst site in the 2010 Downtown

“There’s no indication of slowing down.”

City Administrator Matt Podhradsky

FILE PHOTO BY ALEX CHHITH

Owner Aaron Schram and General Manager Nic Buchstaber explain Schram Haus’ array of beers to patrons. The brewery opened in 2019.

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WHAT’S NEW Master Plan and redevelopment aims to attract people to downtown.

Plans call for the City Square Center strip mall, KleinBank and post office buildings to be replaced by three three-story buildings and a four-story building in downtown Chaska, with underground parking, off of Highway 41 and West Fourth Street. There will be room for businesses on the ground level of the buildings, and apartments will be built over them.

Right off of Highway 41, a new development includes a Dunkin’ Donuts. There will also be space for four additional retailers in two other buildings on the site.

Along County Road 61, a two-story 31,840-square-foot building is the new location of Savage-based Formacoat.

The site is adjacent to Cuzzy’s Brick House and will provide approximately 30 jobs.

Over in southwest Chaska, construction on a new Highway 212 interchange at Big Woods Boulevard/ County Road 44 will cost $20 million and serve commuters in the nearby Harvest neighborhood and a future school and community park.

It will allow commuters to exit from westbound Highway 212 and enter the highway eastbound. There won’t be access to Highway 212 west from the interchange, and travelers from the west won’t be able to access the interchange.

“We continue to see pretty strong development and I think it’s going to continue with the new interchange at Country Road 44 and Highway 212,” Podhradsky said, adding that much of the land on the west side of the highway could be developed for industrial uses.

Up in northern Chaska, Aldi joined the community in May. The grocery store joins Cub Foods and SuperTarget off of Pioneer Trail — and one, Cooper’s Foods, in downtown Chaska.

Soon after, a Chipotle and Starbucks opened up across from Aldi.

The housing market also remains strong and steady, according to Podhradsky. Housing developments really chugged along before the 2007 recession with about 500 housing permits per year.

Now there’s about 150-200 housing permits issued per year.

“I would say the pace is a lot more sustainable and steady as opposed to seeing big peaks,” Podhradsky said.

CHHITH FILE PHOTO BY ALEX

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August

Top — A new interchange for Highway 212 will help commuters.

Left — Veterans Park was dedicated in November 2018.

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BUSINESS

Live, work and play in Chaska Goal is two jobs for every household

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

“A

t the end of the day, we’re hopi n g to have a mix of two jobs in our community for every household.

When you have the mix, the opportunity exists that you could live and work in Chaska and be able to support your household.”

For the city of Chaska, the words of Assistant City Administrator Nate Kabat remain an ongoing vision.

For that to come true, industrial zones such as in northern Chaska near Highway 41 and Lyman Boulevard, and the newer Chaska Creek Business Park, are key to the master plan.

Bringing in new jobs and businesses benefits the city, not only in that it provides more opportunities to work in the community for residents, but it also lessens the tax burden of residential properties.

A win-win situation.

“For Chaska, we have that mission statement to be the best small town in Minnesota.

We have the view that we can be a full-service city. You can expect a high quality of life living here,” Kabat said. “Chaska is a standalone community and wants to continue to be that.

We are part of the metro area and we benefit from that, but Chaska views itself as having its own distinct character.”

Norex Drive in northern Chaska has been a st rong i ndu st ria l a rea for yea rs, with a variety of businesses from Fresh Start Bakeries to MedSource Labs to Aeration Industries International to BIOLYPH. Another business, Bentley Instruments, manufactures advanced tools to analyze milk and other dairy products.

Nor ther n Star Company employed 400 jobs at its potato processing plant off Highway 41 and West 82nd Street when it opened in 2010.

Farther south on 41, Lifecore Biomedical is a global leader in manufacturing and supplying sodium hyaluronate. Over the past 30 years, more than 90

million patients have benefited from its certified pharmaceutical grade NaHy. “The north side of town is pretty developed. There’s not a lot of room to build. We do see a lot of expansion of a business that is already established,” Kabat said. “I’d say it’s stable.

There is some turnover, but I feel like that’s healthy. Part of what businesses do is move.

That allows other businesses to move, others to expand. Most of the businesses are established, they’ve been there for some time, and are finding areas to grow.”

Across town, the Chaska Creek Business Park is just one part of a large development zone off Highway 212 and Engler Boulevard (County Road 10).

Retail, office, distribution, and industrial zones are part of a 525,000- to 650,000-squarefoot development area in the works. The 83-acre site will contain an internal walking trail throughout the rolling topography, mature vegetation, and Chaska Creek, with connection points to the regional trail system.

“We’re really targeting biotech industries, technology, those certain things, for this area,” Kabat said.

North of Engler Boulevard, Stream Data Centers and UnitedHealth Group have already constructed large data centers. The southwest portion of Chaska is where the next boom in development will continue to happen.

“We have data centers in there. We’re looking for more.

They are a huge electrical customer. With Chaska having its own electric utility, that’s revenue that comes into our city organization and helps both fund our electric utility, and having good quality of electric and lower rates for our residents, but it also goes to support the other amenities around our city,” Kabat said.

T he new i ntercha nge at County Road 140 will allow for not only continued residential development, but also for more business, commercial and industrial, west of Highway 212.

“That will be our next new growth area for industrial and business office headquarter opportunities,” Kabat said. “It’s only a matter of time. We get inquiries all the time. It’s just about having the right property for the business trying to come in. Having more options with the interchange it’s going to help.”

FILE PHOTO BY ALEX CHHITH

The UnitedHealth Group data center opened in 2012 and is 251,000 square feet in size.

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HIDDEN TREASURE

Find a park,

make new friends Sometimes you have to take a moment to empty the shoes of rocks and mulch after a park visit. Chaska’s Brooklyn Udermann, then 3, visited 31 different parks around town with her dad, Matt.

‘We’re truly blessed’

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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s a Chaska Park Board member, Matthew Udermann felt to best understand what the city had to offer, he needed to step foot in each park.

So, he and his daughter, Brooklyn, 3, did just that. They visited all 31 Chaska parks, as well as a number of bonus neighborhood parks.

What started out as a family challenge along with wife Krista, turned into community gatherings. At one point, Brooklyn and 2 6 of her closest friends from school set forth at Woodridge Park on the eastern edge of town, off Audubon Road near the Church on the Hill.

“We went to the first handful and Brooklyn really liked it, she wanted to go to more. The parks she liked were the parks there were people. We made it a habit for a number of weeks to invite people from The Learning Center. ...

Those four, five, six weeks before school let out, people were asking what the next park was going to be. One night someone brought bags of Twizzlers, another we set up a table with hot dogs,” Udermann said.

Did you know that Chaska Parks and Recreation plans for a city park within roughly a half-mile of every resident?

Chaska has 578 acres of city-owned parks. Nine community parks, 23 neighborhood parks, a community center, a curling center and two golf courses. The

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city of Chaska is connected by 127 miles of trails and sidewalks.

The largest of the parks, community parks, include Athletic, Firemen’s, Veterans, and City Square in downtown, as well as Community, Lions, McKnight, Pioneer, and Sunset parks.

Each with their own story to tell.

“We like to do family adventures, and when you’re in child-rearing age you don’t have all the money in the world. It’s a low-cost, no-cost way to go out there.

The second thing is community. I think parks and libraries are the great equalizer. If you want to see the melting pot of Chaska, head down to Firemen’s Park when it’s over 70 degrees on a weeknight or even weekend. Everyone is out there,” Udermann said.

Have you visited Marsh Halberg Sliding Hill in the Jonathan neighborhood in the winter?

Have you seen the public art on display at

Walden Park on Clover Ridge Drive?

There’s boat access at Lake Bavaria Park and multiple play structures at Schalow Park on Mallory Lane.

Did you know Winkel Park by the Highway 41 bridge was named after a former Public Works director?

Did you know there is a community archery range behind the Veterans Park monuments?

And the best part, outside of the ice cream at the concession stand at Firemen’s Clayhole, it’s all free.

“When you look at the joy in their face, and how they’re tuckered out at the end of the night, why not? We’re truly blessed to have the parks we have in Chaska,” Udermann said.

Creating lifelong memories and a healthier place for all to enjoy, indeed.

Visit the city of Chaska website for a park inventory for an overview of all of the play areas.

HIDDEN TREASURE

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

The Firemen’s Park fountain is a popular place to cool off.

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Matthew Udermann and daughter Brooklyn set out to visit every Chaska park in spring 2019. Udermann, a member of the city parks board, said that to be an advocate, he needed to better understand what he was promoting.

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Veterans Park, at 619 Creek Road in Chaska, honors those who have served.

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Creating LEISURE

a thriving arts community ‘Opportunities for artists to flourish’

BY UNSIE ZUEGE

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arver County has a thriving arts community, thanks in part to the Arts C on s or t iu m o f Carver County.

The idea of the ACCC began in 2009 after members of District 112, Chaska Valley Family Theatre, and other art-minded community groups, sought to collaborate in recognizing a growing arts community and raising its public profile.

“The ACCC was a virtual organization working to bring arts to the communities of Carver County,” said ACCC President Cynthia Anderson.

“Now, we have the Arts Center in Victoria where we can bring people to the arts as well. We have expanded our offerings and created opportunities for artists to flourish.

“We really strive to promote all artistic genres, and we’re active year-round. In the past year we’ve had exhibited visual arts and hosted music and literary events. We hold contests to encourage both budding and seasoned artists. We sponsor ArtStock and the Volksfest Art Fair, promote the Art Wander in the fall. Our Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shop promotes artists year round.”

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Founding president Barb Hone recalled when ACCC was just an idea. In 2009, a group of community arts leaders met with Bill Cleveland, director of the Center for the Study of Art and Community, a nationally known arts think tank, for input and inspiration.

“He’d be surprised at what resulted,” Hone said. “The ACCC has grown via its website and opened its Art Center June 2018, in downtown Victoria.

Finally having a physical location, the ACCC draws visitors from the nearby communities, as well as arts lovers from around the metro area.

“If he returned, Bill Clevel a n d wou l d b e g e nu i n e ly ple a s e d , su r pr i s e d by t he ACCC’s accomplishments as it celebrates its 10th-year anniversary.”

ACCC board member Terrie Myers said, “My hope is that, through the vision of the ACCC,

FILE PHOTO BY LARA BOCKENSTEDT

Arts Consortium of Carver County board member and artist Deborah Barce takes a closer look at a piece by guitar-maker Jay Anderson.

Carver County, with its enormous abundance of creative talent in this beautiful, natural setting, becomes a destination arts region, growing into a sustainable, creative economy not unlike Santa Fe, New Mexico.”

Visua l a r tist a nd ACCC member Courtney Miller Bellairs of Chanhassen sees a growing community recognition to engage the arts through classes, and supplementary activities outside of school. She also see more arts engagement with senior communities.

“I work wit h a range of skills, from people who never had an opportunity to draw or paint, to accomplished artists,” Miller Bellairs said. “Part of our job as local artists is to increase the awareness of the arts in our backyard.”

The ACCC Arts Center is located at 7924 Victoria Drive, Victoria. Hours are noon-5 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. For more information on the center and the ACCC, go to www.artsofcarvercounty.org.

LEISURE

FILE PHOTO BY CHUCK RUPNOV

Laurel Sundberg demonstrates plein air painting at the 2019 Victoria Art Fair.

FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

The ACCC’s gallery and studio, located in the Notermann Building, Victoria, has provided space for artists, musicians and writers to show their work and teach classes.

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Arts Consortium of Carver County Vice President Courtney Miller Bellairs speaks with Chiaki O’Brien of Chaska at the Arts Center’s inaugural event in 2018.

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Steve Kelzer of Chaska is a musician and serves as a music liaison for the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

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GOVERNMENT

The fountain in front of Chaska City Hall.

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AT THE HEART OF THE

City of Chaska

Many things happen inside 1 City Hall Plaza

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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n the heart of downtown Chaska lies the heart of the city of Chaska — 1 City Hall Plaza.

Where one can go to check out a book at the library, come for a City Council meeting, contact city departments or even save a stamp and pay your utility bill.

It’s a one-stop shop with all of your city needs. Just make sure to stop by the Chaska Police Department to drop off some coffee in gratitude for the officers.

“You ca n come upstai rs where city administration is.

You can file a building permit.

Other permitting, including your dog license, can be picked up at the police station. There’s so much stuff I could go on and on,” said Kevin Wright, communications manager for the city of Chaska.

With the city since March 2018, Wright continued listing all the things that could be accomplished at the City Hall.

Some you may know, some you may not know.

Like for example, did you know City Hall houses Chaska City Council meetings at 7 p.m. on the first, third, and/or fifth Monday of each month? All meetings are open to the public. Meetings are listed on the wall outside the chambers.

Can’t attend? All meetings are

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

The Chaska City Hall monument at Highway 41 and Fifth Street West. recorded and available online.

“When it’s election season, there’s candidate forums held there. There’s quite a number of public meetings held there in the second floor,” Wright said.

Most visitors head left once inside the main doors, for the Carver County Library, Chaska branch. Open six days a week, beyond just offering books is family storytime, master gardener help and other special events.

Outside City Hall in 2019 was

the addition of the Downtown Farmers Market on the plaza, open from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays during the summer.

What’s in store for the future of City Hall should be exciting.

“The City Square West project is ongoing, working with the current owner of the property, and the different businesses, to get that city block ready for the next step of the redevelopment process. With that, the library would move out of City Hall. It wouldn’t necessarily move to

City Square West. It could move to a different location. One spot being discussed is the license station. Nothing’s finalized, but some of the pieces are in place,” Wright said.

Once all details are finalized, city administration will decide what will become of the current space. How to best utilize the building for city needs.

Whether in or out of City Hall, the mission of the city of Chaska is clear: “To be the best small town in Minnesota.”

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HEALTH

WHEELIE FUN TRAILS FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Elisa Millan and Emily Ingemann of Wayzata on the Luce Line Trail in Plymouth.

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Bikers ride the Lake Minnetonka LRT Trail past Lake Minnetonka’s Carson’s Bay in Deephaven during the 2017 Tour de Tonka.

Adventure awaits nearby

W

hen t he su n is shining and the weather is warm, it’s easy to get moving in the southwest metro.

There are miles upon miles of trails, perfect for stretching those cramped winter legs on earth-friendly, two-wheeled vehicles — bikes. Alternatively, you can dust off your favorite pair of sneakers and go for a walk or go the extra mile and take a nice run.

Some trails are well-known and attract hundreds of users, while others are off the beaten path. Residents living in Chaska, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Plymouth, or any other neighboring community can take advantage of the Luce Line Trail, Dakota Regional Trail, Lake Minnetonka LRT Trail, Chaska Ravine Trail, the Arboretum’s Three Mile Drive, Purgatory Creek Park and the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail.

So what are you waiting for?

Take on a new adventure.

Oh, and don’t forget a helmet!

1. LUCE LINE TRAIL: FOR BEGINNERS FILE PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Picturesque views of Lake Waconia and Lake Minnetonka are only a part of the landscape beauty among the 25.5-mile Dakota Rail Regional Trail between Mayer and Wayzata.

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This beauty stretches 38 miles from Plymouth to Watertown and 45 miles from Plymouth to Hutchinson, taking users from their suburban

homes to rural America. Much of it is flat, making it familyfriendly and easy for beginner riders.

The trailhead in Plymouth is located at Vicksburg Lane and 10th Avenue North. Park in the nearby shopping strip and the trail will lead you 38 miles west to Watertown, 43 miles to Hutchinson and 63 miles to Winsted.

2. DAKOTA REGIONAL TRAIL: FUN RIDE This trail stretches 25.5 miles, bringing riders through Mayer, Waconia, St. Bonifacius, Minnet rista, Mou nd, Spr i n g Pa rk, M i n neton k a Beach, Orono and the Wayzata Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

While you soak in the views, you can also stop by a number of businesses along the way.

Access to this trail is at Wayzata, 175 Grove Lane; Mound, 5515 Lynwood Blvd.; Minnetrista, Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W.; St. Bonifacius, 4150 Bell St.; Mayer, State Highway 25 and First Street Northwest.

3. LAKE MINNETONKA LRT TRAIL: PICTURE PERFECT Bring your camera on this scenic route. It stretches 15 miles between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve, with the best views of Lake Minnetonka along the way.

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Jim Weber of Chanhassen and Jeff Lippka of Bloomington walk along Three Mile Drive on a sunny afternoon.

The path, made up of crushed limestone, passes through the communities of Minnetonka, Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, Shorewood and Victoria.

T he t rai l head beg i ns at Eighth Avenue North just south of First Street North in Hopkins and ends at 81st Street, west of Highway 5/Arboretum Boulevard in Victoria.

4. CHASKA RAVINE TRAIL: OUT IN THE WILD Pack your bug spray and binoculars for this one. You’ll be able to spot egrets, fish and much more.

It follows the the East Chaska Creek watershed through Chaska and the nor th and south portion are dissected by a railroad track.

F rom the north, it loops McKnight Lake. South of McKnight, it flows through Chaska’s Jonathan neighborhood toward the Minnesota River.

Access is directly south of 105 W. 82nd St., Chanhassen (near the Minnesota Landsc ape A rboretu m’s Spri ng Peeper Meadow) and at the SouthWest Transit, East Creek Station, 2120 Chestnut Street N., Chaska.

5. MINNESOTA RIVER BLUFFS LRT REGIONAL TRAIL: TAKE IN THE MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY. This trail gives users great views of lakes and forested areas in the Minnesota River

Valley. The trees provide shade along the paths and shelter from the winds.

Access to the Hopkins trailhead is at 9451 Excelsior Boulevard; Chaska trailhead is at Bluff Creek Drive (a quarter mile north of Flying Cloud Drive).

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Visitors can drive their car, walk, bike, or even ride the Arboretum’s Bee-Line shuttle through the path. Access is at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (admission fee applies) 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen.

7. PURGATORY CREEK PARK TRAIL: TAKE A BREAK FROM THE CITY IN THE CITY Wild animals are a common sight on this trail, even though it is located in the center of Eden Prairie. The trail is only 3.1 miles, but can easily be extended by following the trail to Staring Lake. Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Trail can be accessed at 13001 Technology Drive.

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Full steam HISTORY

AHEAD Steamboats played role in Chaska development

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his column is excerpted from “Chaska: A Minnesota River City, Prehistory to 1950.”

The steamboat played an important role in Chaska’s development.

The earliest town sites in this and surrounding counties were along rivers and the steamboat was a vital part of the state’s early transportation system.

Although there had been one steamboat trip to Shakopee in 1841, regular steamer

travel began on the Minnesota in 1850, and was a viable industry for the next 15 years.

On June 28, 1850, an excursion boat, Anthony Wayne, arrived at St. Paul, with 70 tourists from St. Louis who had come to see St. Anthony Falls and Minnesota. On board were musicians hired to perform for the travelers. With a taste for even more adventure, the musicians, aided by 114 St. Paulites, raised an additional $225 to pay for an excursion up the Minnesota River. The captain, unable to

turn down the offer, made the trip. When they reached Ft. Snelling, the military band was invited on board and continued the journey with the travelers.

In 1851, the Excelsior carried Commissioner of Indian Affairs Luke Lea, and territorial Gov. Alexander Ramsey to Traverse des Sioux, near present-day St. Peter, for the signing of the treaty with the Dakota.

By 1852, a dozen trips were made up river with one vessel, the Enterprise, stopping at the Little Rapids, upstream from Carver.

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

The Little Rapids (or Carver Rapids) are easily visible with low Minnesota River levels. Historically, the rapids prevented steamboats from traveling any farther upstream. The town of San Francisco was founded along these rapids.

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HISTORY

More information This resource and more tidbits on Chaska history are always available at the Chaska History Center, 112 West Fourth Street, Chaska.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The steamboat Daisy is pictured docked at Chaska on the Minnesota River (probably just east of the existing Highway 41 bridge), circa 1896.

In addition to bringing new settlers to the area along the Minnesota River, the steamers made regular (usually daily) round trips between Carver and St. Paul, with a stop in Chaska. The Antelope was one of these steamers in 1857.

Described as a sturdy little boat, the Antelope left Carver at 5 a.m., arrived at Chaska a short time later, and departed for Shakopee at 6 a.m. Departure from Shakopee for St. Paul was at 7 a.m. It arrived in St. Paul about mid-day, and began its return up river from St. Paul’s lower levee at 2 p.m.

In addition to passengers and some freight, the Antelope carried another important item, the mail. Residents of Chaska in the 1850s already were receiving mail daily.

When the Antelope began its run on the river, George Houghton was her captain and his brother James the engineer.

In 1862, Houghton purchased the Clara Hine. The Antelope continued on her same schedule, leaving Carver early in the morning and returning early evening.

The Clara Hine’s round trips between Carver and St. Paul were scheduled to leave Carver in the evening and return mid-afternoon of the next day.

Settlers would come in from as far away as Watertown to make the one-day round trip aboard the Antelope, or travel to St. Paul on the Antelope, spend a few hours on business and return the same afternoon on the Clara Hines.

Traffic was heavy on the Minnesota during the summer of 1862. As a result of competition, passenger fares were low and Chaska merchants began to complain that they were losing business to St. Paul. In October the reduced fares returned to the old rate — $1.25

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN VON WALTER

Workers on the steamboat Aunt Betsey unload barrels near the Carver bridge, circa 1874, during low water. This photograph was taken from a stereoscope image. round trip to St. Paul. In 1864, the trip by steamboat to St. Paul was a dollar cheaper than the same trip by stage.

T ra f f ic conti nued to i ncrease — 4 9 t rips i n 18 5 3 ; 100 trips in 1855; 292 trips in 1857 — until the peak of 413 trips was reached in 1862. In 1862, only 58 trips were all the way upstream to Mankato;

most had to stop at the Little Rapids.

Traffic decreased after 1862, and barges became a more popular way of moving freight.

After 1868 the traffic continued to decline, and, with the railroads in place by 1871, by 1897 the only steamer traffic on the river was an occasional excursion boat.

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City of CHASKA CHASKA CITY CENTER (One City Hall Plaza, Chaska, MN 55318)  www.chaskamn.com

 matt@chaska.mn.com

 TTY/TDD : 952-448-9200

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Police and fire emergency 911 Matt Podhradsky, City Administrator 952-448-9200 Noel Graczyk, Administrative Services Director 952-448-9200 Jeff Isaacson, Curling Manager 952-227-2475

Mark Windschitl

Kevin Ringwald, Planning & Development Director 952-448-9200

MAYOR

Toby Saxon, Electric Director 952-448-4335 Matt Clark, City Engineer 952-227-7522 Tim Wiebe, Fire Chief 952-448-2990

Jon Grau COUNCILOR

Taylor Hubbard COUNCILOR

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

Chaska City Hall, at 1 City Hall Plaza.

CHASKA CITY COUNCIL The mayor and four council members serve as the Chaska City Council. The position of mayor is elected at large (citywide) every two years. Council members are elected to four-year terms, with two seats up each election. Chaska has a ward form of government, therefore each council member is elected by the voters in his or her ward. Chaska City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections. The City Council formulates city policy and the city administrator and staff are responsible for city administration.

Councilors Jon Grau, Ward 1 *Dec. 31, 2022 952-412-8194

McKayla Hatfield COUNCILOR

Taylor Hubbard, Ward 2 *Dec. 31, 2020 952-210-7260 McKayla Hatfield, Ward 3 *Dec. 31, 2022 612-217-1035

Mike Huang COUNCILOR

Mike Huang, Ward 4 *Dec. 31, 2020 952-393-3723

Mayor Mark Windschitl *Dec. 31, 2020 612-237-4188 *Term expires

John Kellin, PGA Head Golf Professional, Chaska Town Course 952-443-3748 Scott Knight, Chief of Police 952-448-4200 Brian Jung, Public Works Director 952-227-7713 Marshall Grange, Parks & Recreation Director 952-227-7758 Kevin Wright, Communications Manager 952-227-7568 Police (general information) 952-448-4200 Fire (general information) 952-448-2990 Utilities Billing 952-448-9200 After-Hours Emergencies 952-448-4335 Animal Control 952-448-4200 Chaska Parks & Recreation 952-448-3176 Chaska Community Center 952-448-5633 Chaska Town Course Pro Shop/ Reservations 952-443-3748 Chaska Par 30 952-448-7454 Chaska Curling Center 952-227-2475 Chaska Event Center 952-227-7912

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Chaska City Council Chaska City Hall 7 p.m.

Meetings are the first, third and fifth Mondays at City Hall.

Chaska Economic Development Authority Chaska City Council members sit as the EDA. Meetings immediately follow council meeting as needed.

Chaska Heritage Preservation Commission Chaska City Hall 7 p.m.

Meets the first Tuesday of each month Chaska Human Rights Commission Chaska City Hall 6:30 p.m.

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Chaska Planning Commission Chaska City Hall 7 p.m.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at City Hall.

Chaska Park Board Chaska City Hall 7 p.m.

Meets the second Monday of each month

CHASKA ORDINANCES For a complete list of ordinances, go to www.chaskamn.com and search on ordinances.

Winter Parking Chaska follows a calendar parking schedule for on-street parking during the winter. The ordinance applies to all public parking–streets, alleys, parking lots. From Nov. 1 to April 1, whenever 2 inches of snow accumulates to require plowing, vehicles must park on the evennumbered side of the street on even-numbered days of the month; and on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered days.

For residents’ convenience, the city counts the day as beginning at 8 a.m.

FILE PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

Samantha Vicuña, 7, with help from her mom Ivonne Juarez, and Melva Rodriguez, 10, learns how to administer CPR during a Chaska Fire Department open house.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Noise/Odor Ordinance

EQUIPPING A LIFE ON A F O U N D AT I O N O F FA I T H

There is a noise ordinance prohibiting loud, unnecessary or unusual noises that annoy, disturb, injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, safety or welfare of others. The ordinance also prohibits offensive odors.

Summer Lawn Watering The city of Chaska has an ordinance regarding water usage effective May 1-Sept. 30. Compliance is based on an odd-even cycle of watering. You are required to limit your lawn sprinkling and other non-essential water use based on your address and the calendar day of the month. Even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered calendar days; odd-numbered addresses sprinkle on odd-numbered days.

Compliance with this ordinance is mandatory. Failure to comply may result in fines and/or termination of water service. New seed or sod is exempt from the ordinance until it becomes established.

Commercial, industrial and residential automated irrigation systems are required to follow the same guidelines.

JONATHAN IN CHASKA The Jonathan Association is the state’s largest homeowners association, encompassing approximately 8,000 Chaska residents in 3,000 households spread across 23 neighborhoods. The Jonathan Association Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The meetings are held at the Chaska City Hall Chambers at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise announced).

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City of CARVER CARVER CITY HALL (316 Broadway, MN 55315)  www.cityofcarver.com

 TTY/TDD :952-448-5353

CARVER CITY COUNCIL The Carver City Council includes a mayor and four councilors, all elected at-large on staggered four-year terms.

Mayor Courtney Johnson *January 2023 612-702-7703

Councilors Glen Henry *January 2023 952-361-9834 Joy McKnight *January 2021 952-484-5284 Kristy Mock *January 2021 952-500-3972 Laurie Sayre *January 2023 952-270-2523 *Term ends

MEETINGS Carver City Council Council chambers, 7 p.m.

Meets the first and third Mondays Carver Planning Commission Council chambers, 6:30 p.m.

Meets on the third Thursday Carver Parks & Recreation Council chambers, 6:30 p.m.

Meets on second Monday Carver Heritage Preservation Commission Council chambers, 6:30 p.m.

Meets on second Tuesday Carver Fire Department Carver and parts of the surrounding rural area are served by a volunteer fire department.

Fire Station, 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway 952-448-2290 (non-emergency) Police Service The city of Carver has one full-time Carver County sheriff’s deputy on duty in the community. In addition, a Community Services Officer (CSO) works with the deputy and handles nuisance complaints and animal control.

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and Fire Emergency 911 Sheriff (General Information) 952-361-1231 Fire (General Information) 952-448-2290 Brent Mareck, Carver City Manager 952-448-5353

CITY ORDINANCES Following are some of the more commonly asked questions regarding city of Carver ordinances. For more information or a full list of ordinances, call the city of Carver at 952-4485353 or visit www.cityofcarver.com.

Winter Parking The city of Carver prohibits parking of any vehicle or other object on public streets or alleys when 2 or more inches of snow have accumulated, whether the accumulation is due to new snowfall or drifting and blowing. Once the streets are cleared, parking may resume.

Lawn Watering Homes or businesses with addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, etc.) may water the lawn on odd-numbered calendar days; addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, etc.) may water on even-numbered calendar days. The odd-even schedule is in effect year-round. No lawn watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A 30-day permit to water newly seeded or sodded lawns is available at City Hall.

City Park Use/Vehicles in City Parks City parks are closed and must be vacated between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless the user has a prior written permit from the city of Carver authorizing use during that time. No motor vehicle — other than maintenance vehicles operated by the city of Carver personnel or contractors working on its behalf — may be operated in any city park.

Recreational Fires Recreational fires (used for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation or social purposes) are allowed if they burn no more than three feet in diameter and three feet in height; use dry, clean wood; produce little detectable smoke, odor or soot beyond the property line; be extinguished completely; and respect air quality so that nuisance, health or safety hazards will not be created. Recreational fires shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any structure.

Snowmobiles No person shall operate a snowmobile upon any public street, alley, lot, lake or stream within the city between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. There are exceptions to this ordinance — call City Hall for details.

Snowbound Restrictions/Snowbound Vehicles It is unlawful to park any vehicle or other object on public streets or alleys any time two inches or more of snow has accumulated (whether due to new snow or drifting/blowing of snow). Due to the limited number of available parking spaces on 3rd Street, “No Parking” restrictions are enforced from 5 to 10 a.m. when two inches or more of snow has accumulated.

No person shall park his or her vehicle or allow a vehicle he/she owns and operates to be parked upon any street or alley within the city when such vehicle is in snowbound condition. A snowbound vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has been standing on a street or alleyway for at least 48 hours, and either has not been moved or cannot be moved due to the accumulation of ice and snow on or around the vehicle.

CARVER COUNTY FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

Randy Maluchnik, District 3 Term expires in 2020 612-964-5382

Kerie Anderka, Employee Relations 952-361-1525

Tim Lynch, District 4 Term expires in 2022 952-303-9458

Rod Franks, Health & Human Services 952-361-1600 David Frischmon, Property & Financial Services 952-361-1509

James Ische, District 5 Term expires in 2020 952-212-7453

CARVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 600 E. Fourth St., Chaska, MN 55318 TTY/TDD : 952-361-1500 www.co.carver.mn.us

David Hemze, County Administration 952-361-1510

HUMAN SERVICES

Eric Johnson, Court Services 952-361-1460

Social Services Many social service programs are provided by government. In most cases, federal, state and local funds are administered through county agencies. The following programs — many mandated, some locally initiated — are offered by Carver County Social Services, a department of the county of Carver. The programs are separated into four categories: Social Services; Mental Health Services; Financial Assistance; and Employment/ Training.

CARVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Health and Human Services 952-361-1600

Gayle Degler

Tom Workman

Randy Maluchnik

Tim Lynch

Lyndon Robjent, Public Works 952-466-5200 Mary Dalbec, Court Administration 952-361-1420 Nick Koktavy, Public Services 952-361-1501 County Attorney 952-361-1400 Court Administration 952-361-1420 Elections/Voter Registration 952-361-1910 U of M Extension–Carver County 952-466-5300 Health & Human Services 952-361-1600 Soil & Water Conservation District 952-466-5230 Planning and Water Management 952-361-1825 Public Works 952-466-5200 Property Assessment 952-361-1960 Property Taxpayer Services 952-361-1910 Sheriff 952-361-1212 Veterans Services 952-442-2323 Environmental Services 952-361-1800 Land Management 952-361-1820 County Parks 952-466-5200

CARVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Carver County Board is composed of five members, each of whom are elected from a geographic district. Terms are four years and they are staggered. The County Board generally meets twice a month at the Carver County Government Center in Chaska.

Gayle Degler, District 1 Term expires in 2020 763-381-1879 Tom Workman, District 2 Term expires in 2022 952-250-4924

Mental Health Services First Street Center Mental Health Services provides various types of mental health services, such as mental health and chemical health assessments, case management services, resource referral and outpatient therapy and psychiatry.

540 E. 1st St., Waconia 952-442-4437 Emergency after hours 952-442-7601

LIBRARIES The Carver County Library System has facilities in Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Waconia, Watertown and Norwood Young America. The Chanhassen facility serves as the countywide reference library. The Carver County Library System is a member of the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), which provides cooperative services between the seven-county metropolitan area with over 100 libraries. Library customers may borrow and return items to any public library in the area.

Jim Ische

COUNTY SHERIFF

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Jason Kamerud

Mark Metz

Carver County Library System 952-448-9395 www.carverlib.org Chaska Public Library 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska 952-448-3886

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GOVERNMENT Chanhassen Library 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen 952-227-1500 Victoria Library 1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria 952-442-3050 Law Library Carver County Law Library 604 4th St. E., Chaska 952-361-1564

HISTORICAL RESEARCH Carver County Historical Society 555 W. 1st St. Waconia 952-442-4234 www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org Chaska Historical Society 112 4th St. W. Chaska 952-448-6077 www.chaskahistory.org

LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS Driver’s Examinations — Chaska State of Minnesota Road test Appointments/scheduling 651-284-1000 www.mndriveinfo.org Carver County Service Centers Carver County has service centers located in Chanhassen and Chaska. They offer a range of services, including driver’s license transactions, DNR transactions, hunting and fishing licenses and passports (Chanhassen location). For a complete list and hours, go to www.co.carver.mn.us.

Chaska Branch 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-361-1900 Chanhassen Branch 7808 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen 952-361-3900 Birth & Death Certificates & Marriage Licenses Taxpayer Services Carver County Government Center 600 Fourth St. E., Chaska 952-361-1910

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region.

It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

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189 cities and townships and a population of 2.85 million. It is divided into 16 districts.

The governor appoints a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson.

Metropolitan Council Main Office 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul 651-602-1000 www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us

TRANSPORTATION SouthWest Transit operates under a joint powers agreement of the cities of Carver, Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.

Bus transportation is provided to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, Monday-Friday, from the following Park-andRide locations: (Chanhassen) SouthWest Village, Hwy. 212 and Hwy. 101; Chanhassen Transit Station, Market Street next to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; (Chaska) East Creek Transit Station, Hwy. 212 and Hwy. 41; Walnut Park and Ride, Co. Rd. 61 and Walnut Street; (Carver) Carver Station. Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood Dr.; (Eden Prairie) SouthWest Station.

Hwy. 212 and Prairie Center Drive; Preserve Village, Hwy. 169 and Anderson Lakes Parkway (Preserve Village Mall).

SouthWest Transit 13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-2BUS (2287) www.swtransit.org

UTILITIES Chaska Utilities 952-448-9200 Payment drop-off 1 City Hall Plaza Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 952-492-2313 www.mvec.net Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 Billing and New Accounts 1-800-895-1999 Street Lights Burned Out/ Electrical Outage www.xcelenergy.com

NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 612-372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com

WASTE DISPOSAL Garbage Collection Area residents (or their landlord) must make their own arrangements with private services for garbage collection. Curbside recycling is available in Chaska as a service provided by the resident’s garbage hauler.

RECYCLING Carver County Environmental Center Recyclables and household hazardous waste may be dropped off at this site, in many cases at no cost. The center also will collect items such as electronics and appliances for a fee. The center features a product reuse area and an environmental education clearing house. Items, such as radon test kits, also are for sale.

Household hazardous waste must be disposed of properly to avoid endangering health and contaminating ground water. These wastes include: solvents, household cleaners, pesticides, paint, wood preservatives, aerosols, batteries, automotive oil and antifreeze. The best way to handle the waste – except those that are banned – is to use it or give it to someone who will. If these options are not available to you, please contact the county for collection information. Sellers of automotive products may take used automotive waste, perhaps for a fee. Check before bringing the waste in. The county also schedules periodic hazardous waste collection programs.

116 Peavey Circle, Chaska 952-361-1835

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Carver Post Office 317 Broadway, Carver ZIP Code: 55315 1-800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Chanhassen Post Office 7730 Laredo Dr, Chanhassen Zip Code: 55317 Call 1-800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Chaska Post Office 300 N. Pine St., Chaska Zip Code: 55318 Call 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Victoria Post Office 7972 Victoria Dr, Victoria Zip Code: 55386 Call 1-800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

VOTING INFORMATION You must be registered to vote. In Minnesota, you may register before Election Day or on Election Day at your polling place. For precinct and absentee voting information, visit www. co.carver.mn.us or call 952-361-1910.

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EASTERN CARVER Eastern Carver County Schools (District 112) is a growing school system serving over 9,000 students in Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria.

EASTERN CARVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 The district includes seven elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8) and two high schools. La Academia is a dual language Spanish immersion school (K-5) and the Integrated Arts Academy is an alternative learning center serving 9th- to 12th- graders.

The district strives to provide a personalized learning experience for every student. Secondary curriculum fosters the best possible learning for students in the 21st century. The elementary program embeds STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts and strategies and a focus on cultural competence to fully support the secondary program. Each high school offers accelerated curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement classes and an accredited pre-engineering program.

The Welcome Center, located in the District Education Center, provides convenient one-stop central registration for new families.

on the third floor of the Eastern Carver County Schools Education Center, 11 Peavey Road in Chaska. For meeting schedules, go to the district website at www. district112.org.

School Board members Tim Klein, chair *Jan. 2, 2023 952-513-8767 Jeffrey Ross, vice chair and clerk *Jan. 4, 2021 763-458-8801 Amy Logue, treasurer *Jan. 4, 2021 612-201-3047 Fred Berg, director *Jan. 2, 2023 952-474-8394 Jenny Stone, director *Jan. 2, 2023 952-220-4136 Ron Meyer, director *Jan. 4, 2021 952-836-9972 Lisa Anderson, director *Jan. 2, 2023 952-361-4267 *Term expires

FILE PHOTO BY SAM JOHNSON

The Chaska High School Class of 2019 stands as Principal Jim Bach gives opening remarks.

La Academia Immersion School 1800 Chestnut St. N., Chaska 952-556-6300 Chaska Middle School East 1600 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska 952-556-7600 Chaska Middle School West 140 Engler Blvd. E., Chaska 952-556-7400

FACILITIES

Clover Ridge Elementary School 114000 Hundertmark Road, Chaska 952-556-6900

ADMINISTRATION

District Education Center 11 Peavey Road, Chaska 952-556-6100

East Union Elementary School 15655 County Road 43, Carver 952-556-6800

Dr. Clint Christopher, Superintendent 952-556-6110

Chanhassen High School 2200 Lyman Blvd., Chanhassen 952-556-3500

Jonathan Elementary School 110300 Pioneer Trail, Chaska 952-556-6500

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Chaska High School 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska 952-556-7100

Family Learning Center 110600 Village Road, Chaska 952-556-6400

Integrated Arts Academy 11 Peavey Road, Chaska 952-556-6200

Pioneer Ridge Middle School 1085 Pioneer Trail E., Chaska 952-556-7800

Bluff Creek Elementary School 2300 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen 952-556-6600

Victoria Elementary School 9300 Red Fox Dr., Victoria 952-556-3000

Carver Elementary School 1717 Ironwood Dr., Carver 952-556-1900

The World Learner School Located in Chaska, the Montessori Charter Elementary and Middle School is dedicated to empowering our students to be well-rounded and socially

The communities served by School District 112 hold these expectations for their schools: a relevant, rigorous academic program, high expectations for student behavior and, opportunity to pursue interests through activities and enrichment programs. It’s the job of the School Board to ensure that community resources target those expectations. The school board generally meets twice per month in the Board Room

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Chanhassen Elementary School 7600 Laredo Dr., Chanhassen 952-556-6700

responsible.

The World Learner School is a public Montessori charter school (tuition free) serving elementary and middle school levels.

112050 Hundertmark Road, Chaska 952-368-7398 www.wlschaska.org

SOUTHWEST METRO INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT 288 Based in Shakopee, this district has locations in Chaska.

Teaching ages youth to adults, District 288 “exists to equip, motivate, and educate learners of all ages and abilities in an inclusive and flexible learning environment.”

401 East 4th St. Chaska 952-567-8104 www.swmetro.k12.mn.us

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chapel Hill Academy Chapel Hill is an independent Christian school, grades K-8, offering small class sizes in a

GOVERNMENT nurturing environment. Christian world-view training is integrated into each day, allowing students to excel spiritually, academically and socially as they prepare for high school. Specials include music/band, Spanish, library, physical education and art. After-school care and sports leagues are offered. Parent involvement is welcome. Financial assistance is available.

306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-949-9014 www.chapel-hill.org Guardian Angels A Catholic pre-K-8th grade school open to all faiths and committed to building an education for the future. Fully accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and directed by a professional certified teaching staff.

217 W. 2nd St., Chaska 952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org St. John’s Lutheran School St. John’s is nationally accredited, preschool-8th grade school providing a quality Christian education with proven results. St. John’s Lutheran School consistently ranks above state and national testing averages, while incorporating strong Christian values and morals throughout the curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment.

300 4th St. E., Chaska 952-448-2526 www.sjschaska.org

FILE PHOTOS BY ALEX CHHITH

Kenneth Coleman attended a forum at Clover Ridge Elementary School to discuss equity in April.

St. Hubert School St. Hubert is a fully accredited Pre-K-8 school of 650 students.

Teachers work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their students while recognizing the importance of educating the whole child. St. Hubert’s mission is to develop and nurture the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, physical and moral growth of each individual child.

Grades Pre K-8 8201 Main St., Chanhassen 952-934-6003 www.sthubert.org Mayer Lutheran High School A nationally accredited high school offering Christ-centered education and academic excellence, sports and fine arts programs.

Bus service is available. A variety of denominations are represented and welcomed.

305 5th St. N.E., Mayer 952-657-2251 www.lhsmayer.org

Elementary students line the halls to give seniors high-fives at Clover Ridge Elementary School.

Holy Family Catholic High School Serving grades 9-12, this Lassalian co-educational college prep school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.

8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659 www.hfchs.org Southwest Christian High School Southwest students, grades 9-12, are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, music and fine arts, 17 varsity sports and a wide variety of co-curricular activities are available.

SWCHS also offers a robust financial aid program. To arrange a tour, call the Admissions Office.

1981 Bavaria Road, Chaska 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org

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