5:30 P.M. - WORK SESSION (TRAINING ROOM) 
 
19011 Lake Drive East - Chapel Hill Academy Concept Plan 

The City Council discussed a concept plan request involving the potential conversion of the former Bernard Group property at 19011 Lake Drive East into a new campus for Chapel Hill Academy. Because the site is currently guided and zoned for office-industrial uses, the proposal would require both a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezoning before a school could be allowed at the location. The work session provided an opportunity for Council members to hear the concept, ask questions and discuss potential land use, zoning and tax-base implications before any formal applications or public hearings are considered. 

Representatives from Chapel Hill Academy shared that the school's current campus serves approximately 430 pre-K through eighth grade students and has reached capacity after several expansions over the years. Their proposal would repurpose the existing 155,000-square-foot building into a second campus, likely serving grades five through eight while retaining younger students at the current location. The additional space would provide room for expanded educational programming, gymnasiums, an auditorium and outdoor recreation facilities while allowing the school to accommodate future enrollment growth. 

Council discussion focused primarily on two issues: whether to support changing the property's future land use designation from office-industrial to office, and the financial implications of the property becoming tax exempt as a nonprofit educational institution. Council members expressed general support for keeping Chapel Hill Academy in Chanhassen and recognized the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding area. Council members also noted the need to better understand the long-term budget impacts associated with removing the property from the city's tax base before any formal decisions are made. 

No action was taken during the work session. 

Traffic Safety Committee Annual Update 
 
The City Council received the Traffic Safety Committee's annual update, which provided an overview of traffic-related concerns, requests and safety issues reviewed during the past year. Established in 2020, the committee meets monthly to evaluate traffic concerns raised by residents, review safety data and develop recommendations aimed at improving transportation safety throughout the community. 

City staff presented a two-year review showing that speeding has become the committee's most common area of focus, accounting for approximately 38% of all reported cases between June 2024 and May 2026. The increase is attributed in part to a change in reporting practices that now logs every submission rather than only unique cases, as well as the impacts of several major construction projects and associated detours throughout the city. 

The presentation highlighted several tools the committee uses to address concerns, including neighborhood educational mailers, portable speed signs, the city's mobile speed trailer and enforcement efforts coordinated with the Carver County Sheriff's Office.  

Council members also discussed opportunities to expand public education around roundabout navigation and pedestrian safety, particularly as new roundabouts are added throughout the community. Staff noted that SeeClickFix continues to serve as an important reporting tool, with roughly 60% of traffic concerns now submitted through the platform. 

7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING (City Council Chambers) 

Consent Agenda  

The Council unanimously approved the following items on the Consent Agenda. They were: 

• Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes dated May 18, 2026 

• Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated April 8, 2026 

• Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated April 21, 2026 

• Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated April 17, 2026 

• Receive Park and Recreation Commission Special Work Session Minutes dated April 24, 2026 

• Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 28, 2026 

• Approve Claims Paid dated June 8, 2026 

• Annual Lift Station Maintenance Project 

• Utility Crossing License Agreement with Twin Cities & Western Railroad for the Market Blvd Project 

• Approve a Site Plan Agreement for Building Additions and Site Alterations at Minnetonka Middle School West located at 6421 Hazeltine Boulevard 

• Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rotary Club of Chanhassen for the 2026 4th of July Celebration 

• Approve Amendment to 2026 Chanhassen Farmers' Market Agreement 

• Approval of Agreement with Eastern Carver County Schools for Use of School District Property During the 2026 4th of July Celebration 

• Resolution 2026-XX: Authorize the City of Chanhassen to enter into a Grant Agreement with Carver County which will support Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Projects 

• Resolution 2026-XX: Authorize the City of Chanhassen to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to Support the City and State's Water Conservation Efforts 

7:00 P.M. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

Approve Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes dated Nov. 24, 2025 

The City Council, acting as the Chanhassen Economic Development Authority (EDA), approved meeting minutes from its Nov. 24, 2025, meeting. The EDA meets periodically to address economic development and redevelopment matters within the city, and approval of meeting minutes serves as the official record of actions and discussions from previous meetings. 

Resolution 2026:XX - Approving the Issuance of the TIF Note B (Frontier Redevelopment Project) 

The City Council, acting as the Chanhassen Economic Development Authority (EDA), approved the issuance of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Note B related to the Frontier Redevelopment Project in downtown Chanhassen. The action represents the next step in carrying out a redevelopment agreement originally approved in 2018 and supports ongoing public infrastructure improvements associated with the project. 

Staff explained that the financing mechanism allows eligible public improvement costs to be reimbursed over time using tax increment revenues generated by the redevelopment itself rather than the City's general tax levy. An earlier TIF note issued as part of the project had already been fully repaid, making Note B the next planned phase of the financing structure. 

The note will be issued to Venue on 78th LLC, the current owner of the apartment property, and will help fund previously anticipated public improvements in the area while continuing the long-term redevelopment strategy established for the site. 

7:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL   

State of the Library 

The City Council received a "State of the Library" presentation from Carver County Library Director Jodi Edstrom and Chanhassen Branch Manager Patrick Jones, who provided an update on library services, programs, usage trends and future initiatives. These periodic presentations help keep the Council informed about the operations and community impact of the Chanhassen Library, which is part of the Carver County Library system and serves residents through a variety of educational, recreational and lifelong learning opportunities. 

Among the highlights shared during the presentation was the library system's continued growth in use and community engagement. In 2025, patrons checked out more than 1.5 million physical and digital items, attended more than 1,200 free programs and participated in nearly 48,000 in-person events across the county. Staff also highlighted the recent launch of an extended access program at the Victoria Library, which allows registered patrons to use library facilities during select unstaffed hours, with plans to expand the service to additional branches. 

The presentation also recognized the important role of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library, whose volunteers and financial support help make many community programs and events possible. Library representatives emphasized the branch's ongoing partnerships with local organizations, outreach efforts and youth programming, noting that children's materials now account for an increasing share of the Chanhassen Library's circulation. Council members expressed appreciation for the library's contributions to the community and thanked staff and volunteers for their continued service.