Library Task Force and Downtown Master Plan Task Force

The City of Chaska has openings for the Library Task Force and the Downtown Master Plan Task Force beginning June 2026. The Downtown Master Plan Task Force is expected to be completed by early 2027. The Library Task Force will complete their work December 2027. These are volunteer positions. Library Task Force The Library Task Force will be providing feedback on the design of the new Chaska Library. The task force will consist of a Chaska City Councilmember, a Carver County Commissioner, a Carver County Library Board member, a Friends of the Chaska Library member, and four at large members. The task force is planned to meet approximately four times from August 2026-December 2027. These meetings will be held in the evening and are anticipated to last two hours long each meeting. Downtown Master Plan Task Force The Downtown Master Plan Task Force will provide feedback and direction to Chaska city staff and consultants on the update of the Downtown Master Plan. The current plan was adopted in 2012 and the City Council has determined that the plan should be revisited to define downtown’s priorities and objectives looking to the future. The task force will consist of two Chaska City Councilmembers, a member of the Heritage Preservation Commission, up to two downtown residents, up to two at‑large residents, members of the Chaska Downtown Business Alliance, the SW Chamber, SW Transit and potentially other institutions located downtown. The task force is planned to meet approximately four times from June 2026 to early 2027. These meetings will be held in the evening and are anticipated to last two hours long each meeting. The Process Step 1: Check if you are eligible Do you live in Chaska? If yes, then you are eligible to apply. Step 2: Apply! Click the apply button in the top right corner. The application process is simple and quick. The deadline for applications is May 25, 2026. Step 3: Notifications Applicants will be contacted on May 26, 2026 to schedule an interview. Step 4: Interview with the Chaska City Council The Chaska City Council will conduct interviews (in person or Zoom) with selected candidates. The tentative date for interviews will be prior to the City Council meeting on June 1 (from 5:30-7:00 p.m.). The interview will only take approximately 10 minutes. The City Council will make selections after these interviews are concluded. Contact Information If you have questions about the Downtown Master Plan Task Force, contact Nate Kabat at the City of Chaska at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions about the Library Task Force, contact Elise Durbin at the City of Chaska at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This is a volunteer position. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chaska