The City of Chaska is proud to announce the opening of its new Public Safety Facility on Monday, April 13, marking a major milestone as the first completed project in the City’s Building Improvement Program.
The new facility will house both the Chaska Police Department and the Chaska Fire Department, bringing critical public safety services together under one roof to better serve the community.
“We’re proud of how this building came together, but even more proud of what it represents,” said Chief of Police Ryan Seibert. “This is an investment in our community’s safety and well-being, and in the people who show up every day to serve and protect the City of Chaska. With safer, modern, and more spacious facilities, we’re ready for the future of our organization and the continued growth of this community.”
Beginning Monday, April 13, both departments will be fully operational out of the new facility. Public lobby hours on opening day will be:
Fire Department: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Police Department: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Fire Department will begin operating out of the new facility earlier, starting at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10; however, the lobby will not be open at that time.
To prepare for the transition, the Chaska Police Department lobby at its current location in Chaska City Hall may be closed at times for moving operations. Police services will continue without interruption. Residents are reminded to call 911 if they need immediate assistance. For non-emergencies, please call 952-361-1231. A direct phone to dispatch located outside the lobby will also remain available for assistance.
The construction fence surrounding the new facility has been removed. The fencing will be placed around Meadow Park to allow for installation of a pour-in-place playground surface. The park will reopen once the playground is complete.
The Public Safety Facility will have a shared public entrance for both departments.
Fire Department Address: 285 Engler Blvd.
Police Department Address: 301 Engler Blvd.
While tours of the new facility will not be immediately available, the community is invited to attend a Public Safety Open House on September 14, which will combine the Fire Department’s traditional open house with new opportunities to engage with both fire and police services. More details will be announced closer to the event.
“This facility not only represents an investment in public safety, but also an investment in the public safety professionals who are called on to perform when it matters most. With a strong emphasis on health, wellness, and training we are better equipped to take care of the community that we are proud to serve,” said Fire Chief Stephen Kraus. “We are extremely excited to move into our new home and cannot wait to invite the community into their new Public Safety Facility.”