City Square West

Overview

In December of 2017, the City Council appointed a Task Force to develop a concept plan for City Square West, which is located on Block 27 in Historic Downtown Chaska. 

The Task Force developed the framework for the block redevelopment. They wanted to add more economic value downtown through a mix of residential, retail and a paseo/plaza space. The paseo/plaza would be built for community activities and create visual connections with surrounding downtown blocks.  

• View Site Plan Option A (PDF)
• View Site Plan Option B (PDF)
• View Paseo Activation Concepts (PDF)

City Square West Next Steps

At its February 3rd meeting, the Chaska Economic Development Authority (EDA) authorized City staff to pursue the following actions:

• Release the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a preferred developer with the intent to negotiate a preliminary development agreement
  • Request for Qualifications (PDF)
  • City Square West Addendum Graphics for RFQ (PDF)
  • City Square West RFQ Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Negotiate purchase agreements for properties on the block to be presented to the EDA for approval 
• Establish a TIF district to support financing of the project.

Library

The relocation of the Chaska Library was originally included in the redevelopment of City Square West. During the planning process, it was determined that the library would be better suited at a different site. 

Currently, the Chaska License Center and the eastern part of the Guardian Angels School block are potential library relocation sites. 

• View concept plan for Chaska License Center site
• View concept plan for Guardian Angels site