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Welcome back to “I’ll Try Anything Once,” alternatively titled, “Hannah Jones finds new things to make her nervous.” Speaking of which, Cathy Wurzer. I’m not yet friends with this MPR radio host/manifestation of my social and professional anxiety, but I’m…

Faith Robinson is a two-time state diving qualifier. A 10-time track state qualifier. Twice reaching state in gymnastics in two events.

After months of construction on one of downtown Chaska’s busiest streets, officials declared County Road 61 open to traffic at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the November 16, 2017 print edition of the Chaska Herald newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…

A lawsuit alleges the Chaska police chief caused emotional harm to two occupants of a plane that landed on Lake Hazeltine during the 2016 Ryder Cup international golf tournament.

A mental health advocate is critical of the Chaska Police Department following an Oct. 6 altercation he claims left him injured.

Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent in October to 3.3 percent, its lowest level in 17 years, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The U.S. jobless rate was 4.1 percent…

M att Hendrickson helps people through some of their toughest times.

I wholeheartedly support the stated goals of tax reform: simplifying the tax code, supporting small businesses and putting money back in the pockets of middle class families. I was optimistic that it might present an opportunity for bipartisan accomplishment.

A 33-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by her boyfriend.

SAINT PAUL— If there is one day of the year that Minnesotans should feel generous with their wallets, it’s probably today.

Three area divers are returning to state Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Class AA State competition at the University of Minnesota.

CHASKA — A lawsuit alleges the Chaska police chief caused emotional harm to two occupants of a plane that landed on Lake Hazeltine during the 2016 Ryder Cup international golf tournament.

Learn more about the Mayflower voyage and the early Pilgrim experiences in America by reading some of the following books in Carver County Library on the subject.

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One look at Jared Moe on the ice and it’s easy to see a goaltender with athleticism, a next-level frame, a glove that steals goals.

In April, the City Council selected as their “preferred choice” the construction of a new City Hall on the existing City Hall/Village Hall site located at 316 Broadway.  The selection was the result of a Concept Phase involving two task force groups working to select a site and develop a preliminary design for a community space in Carver.  Although not originally developed as an option by the task force groups, the culmination of their work and the feedback collected from residents led to the selection of a new building on the existing City Hall/Village Hall site on Broadway.

As a follow-up to the Community Space Task Force work, a Community Stakeholder Design Session was held to develop design principles for the new building.  One of the most impactful outcomes of the design session was the inclusion of a commercial kitchen as an amenity for the large  multi-purpose room.  This concept, along with the other developed design principles by stakeholders, were used by the Building Committee and Wold Architects to develop a floor plan and exterior elevations for the building. 

The preliminary design features a main level multi-purpose room, which could accommodate nearly two-hundred (200) occupants.  The main level also includes a commercial kitchen, restroom facilities, and a lobby.  The second floor space includes office space, conference rooms, lobby, and City Council Chambers.  During the design process, the building floor plan increased in size from 8,520 sq. ft. to 10,468 sq. ft.  That said, the proposed space is still smaller than the footprint of the existing City Hall/Village Hall currently located at 316 Broadway. 

The City’s Heritage Preservation Committee is currently reviewing preliminary building elevations, with their review likely concluding by late November.  In addition, final revisions are being made to the floor plan, leading the way to a review of the final floor plan and elevations by the City Council in December.   

In order to move forward with the Broadway City Hall Project, the City Council will also be asked to consider the issuance of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) bonds to finance construction and other project costs.  The City Council will be presented with preliminary financial information on the Broadway City Hall Project at their next meeting on November 20.

Upcoming Schedule:

Review Preliminary Financing Structure for Capital Improvement Plan Bonds
November 20, 2017 – Council Meeting

Newsletter Information / Website Update
December 2017

Establish a Public Hearing to Consider the Issuance of Capital Improvement Plan Bonds
December 4, 2017 – Council Meeting

Approve City Hall Design
December 18, 2017 – Council Meeting

Newsletter Information / Website Update
January 2018

Hold a Public Hearing to Consider the Issuance of Capital Improvement Plan Bonds for the Broadway City Hall Project
January 16, 2018 – Council Meeting

Comments and questions related to the Broadway City Hall Project may be sent to Brent Mareck, City Manager, at [email protected] or by phone at (952) 448-8737.

Shakopee and Chaska have been selected to receive the Hometown Solar Grant from the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.

The emu is on the move.