Overview

The city is comprised of a city manager and seven departments that provide different services to Chanhassen. Departments, divisions, and important functions are listed below. Visit each department's page to learn more.

• Administration
•  Planning Department
•  Finance
•  Fire
•  Law Enforcement
•  Parks and Recreation
•  Public Works

Highest Paid Employees

Minnesota State Law – Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005 – requires that "a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees."

The City of Chanhassen’s three highest-paid employees are:

• City Manager Laurie Hokkanen - $222,985.10
• Public Works Director/City Engineer Charles Howley - $195,508.01
• Finance Director Kelly Grinnell - $167,531.52
• Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer - $167,531.52

(updated January 2026)