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Background and reason for the assignment
The property, adjacent to the public safety facility and originally developed in 2002, comprises 127 residential units. When originally constructed, a TIF arrangement included a pay-as-you-go note rebating a portion of property revenues back to the developer for a set period. Staff said that note has been fulfilled but that the TIF district can legally remain open for additional years; keeping the district open preserves the ability to pool future TIF receipts for other affordable-housing projects.

Action taken
The EDA authorized the president and executive director to execute the assignment, a subordination agreement and an estoppel at closing that ensure the TIF district and its remaining years continue to exist for the community’s affordable-housing strategy. Staff explained the action is procedural and has precedent: the EDA performed a similar assignment following an earlier sale in 2009.

Motion and outcome
Commissioner Benesch moved to authorize execution of the closing documents; Commissioner Shetland seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.

What it means next
By approving the assignment documents, the EDA preserves the district’s legal framework so TIF receipts that accrue during the allowed term can be allocated to future affordable-housing initiatives in Chaska. Staff will complete closing paperwork with the buyer identified as Granite Hybrid Fund 2 LLC and return for any required administrative reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chaska City Council & EDA Meeting 6.30.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Chaska Economic Development Authority approved assignment and closing documents to transfer the development agreement for the 127-unit North Meadows/Chaska Place apartments to Granite Hybrid Fund 2 LLC and authorized staff to execute closing documents that preserve the TIF district's remaining years for future affordable housing use.","taxTitle","City of Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota","taxId",70659,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182187,"Chaska holds public hearing on Comcast franchise renewal; PEG channels would move to HD, fees largely unchanged",970,4597000,5567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107654-cf908c2d0c91e1dc2f04f5a7621ad7c4&start=4597&end=5567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107654-cf908c2d0c91e1dc2f04f5a7621ad7c4/thumbnail_4597000.jpg","/articles/6182187/Minnesota/Chaska-holds-public-hearing-on-Comcast-franchise-renewal-PEG-channels-would-move-to-HD-fees-largely-unchanged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182187-9ee37d9625bbd579463b1dce45cd5c21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140450&Signature=LG92aYykGleqPK0AHS~z3~-fBTjunmZ566e~WvC~yqGuB~J82qfX2HMDg4Zl-608CNKC9u0mpv-6WU3tpety7q7GbKEaAsXM-iAuI5msWgyBn7D2KrEeVz~AZ7ZTR0cLU~ncBQNUqJpBv5aAmRS~EmE7Tmwk97ViMpt9g30AZEQx1Kv7lQWB~7LJX5NoxrUawINGEBnjFNcYNwv3qEcbamBNBEa3530aV35HK3YD991dGRvZZdv2ltGuO03gbT6IWKoFIQYOxR5Gjx~ZrmSogOlR0v2REqBBVUagnPcr~4J34s1-IPwBRWTBc2KRFZ~fRaBu~zd78nsEacq-tojc5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CHASKA, Minn. — City staff opened and closed a public hearing Monday on a proposed renewal of the City of Chaska’s cable franchise with Comcast (the corporate name referenced in staff materials) and outlined key negotiated changes.

The proposal would retain the existing 5% franchise fee cap and change how PEG (public, educational and government) support is calculated. Instead of a fixed per-subscriber amount, the draft franchise would provide PEG funding equal to 1% of Comcast’s gross annual revenue. Staff said the change avoids dependence on subscriber counts as households shift to alternate video services.

A central technical change in the draft is reassigning an unused SD channel (channel 16) so the city’s two active PEG channels (14 and 15) can broadcast in high definition. Kevin (city staff) said HD broadcasts make meeting audio-visual materials, slides and names easier to read and view on modern TVs. He told the council that the franchise term in the draft is for 10 years.

The federal and competitive context
Staff noted that federal law currently limits local franchising authority over broadband/fiber providers, so the franchise tool applies to traditional cable operators. The city’s franchise also includes provisions for live origination at remote locations and technical arrangements—such as cable modem access at remote sites—to support live event broadcasts into the city’s PEG channels.

Public hearing and next steps
No members of the public came forward in person or via Zoom to comment during the hearing, and the council closed the hearing the same night. Staff said the proposed franchise would return to the council for formal action at a future meeting (the materials referenced a July 21 agenda for a possible follow-up). No ordinance action was taken at the June 30 meeting.","City staff opened a public hearing on a proposed 10-year renewal of Comcast’s cable franchise. The draft keeps the 5% franchise fee, shifts PEG support from a per-subscriber charge to 1% of Comcast gross annual revenue and would convert two government/public access channels to HD by relinquishing an unused channel.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182192,"Chaska council adopts ordinance allowing backyard chickens with 20-foot home setback and two‑year license",3882,467000,4349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107654-cf908c2d0c91e1dc2f04f5a7621ad7c4&start=467&end=4349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107654-cf908c2d0c91e1dc2f04f5a7621ad7c4/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6182192/Minnesota/Chaska-council-adopts-ordinance-allowing-backyard-chickens-with-20-foot-home-setback-and-twoyear-license","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182192-9ea7385fee865e5fa506d1a303adad06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140450&Signature=dhaaHmzaVQ6ZGUqwSxRG-R94BLHLP2rqGzaLLUFZeXM52waYoKsyHbcWPhl2mk58i1bnrJRIm7Z83yLQq8veN0py4bZHQvqPcLffc8NwuI2MVu7FnvugaE-6T8KHtXZkCmY96OsTkNXQCGV8PCakpOPu4F6c4c~bcSjsno9vMA-ZAQcKE-35wsrbWSOkYtMAqc0MY3PFQEFs4ybu3uOavS9nsI4-WSgQs40FtnZ07Ru~VECSH9SEtD4mZNaQp24vvM3jJxR3~FlhKzZRGz9jmrLk7zqUXsZLfxzkGK00NHwaQn2gLVfnaYDbdTlMTYS-ZxyRlYFe-LCG3qnXO~~gGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CHASKA, Minn. — The City of Chaska City Council on Monday adopted Ordinance 2025-1062 to allow backyard chickens within city limits, setting rules on numbers, location, permitting and enforcement.

The ordinance permits up to five chickens per property, requires a one-time $100 permit fee and pre-permit inspection, and prohibits the sale of eggs and poultry. The council amended the proposed ordinance to add a 20-foot minimum distance from any neighboring principal residence and to set the license term at two years with a $50 renewal fee.

Why it matters: The ordinance creates a citywide regulatory framework for keeping poultry in single-family neighborhoods, while explicitly preserving the authority of homeowners associations and private covenants to restrict chickens on their properties. That creates a mix of city-level permission and private controls that may produce different outcomes neighborhood by neighborhood.

Staff presentation and key provisions
Elise (staff member) told the council the draft draws on a 2021 proposal and a city work session in April. She described core provisions: a limit of “no more than five non crowing hens or roosters,” required structures (coop, run, exercise yard) placed in rear yards, accessory-structure setbacks consistent with the city code, and a one-time $100 permit fee. She told the council: “It would be a 1 time fee, not an annual fee.”

The draft also requires review of zoning and code compliance before permit issuance, a pre-issuance inspection to verify coop location and installation, a 10-day cure period for violations before permit revocation, and a provision that allows the city to impound loose birds with a limited reclaim period similar to other impounded pets.

Homeowner associations and private covenants
Several residents and council members raised questions about how the ordinance would interact with private covenants and homeowners associations (HOAs). Resident John Brancinski told the council he had followed the item since 2020 and said his “biggest concern” was that the 10-foot accessory-structure setback in the draft is too small for dense Chaska lots. He urged a larger buffer between coops and neighboring homes.

City staff and the city attorney explained the ordinance explicitly states it will not override private covenants or HOA rules; whether a covenant controls in any particular case would be a private matter between a homeowner and the association. As the city attorney summarized, that means the city can issue permits consistent with the ordinance but cannot compel an HOA to change its covenants.

Council debate, amendments and vote
Council members discussed alternatives to the 10-foot accessory-structure setback used for sheds and other accessory buildings. Several council members and staff noted many Chaska lots—especially older and downtown lots—are narrow (some 30 feet wide), which constrains how far back and how far from side lot lines coops can be placed. After debate, the council voted to add a 20-foot minimum distance from any neighboring principal residence (measured from the coop to a neighboring home) and to make the license valid for two years with a $50 renewal fee; staff said they would use renewal fees to fund periodic reinspections.

Motion and outcome
Council Member Hatfield moved adoption with the two amendments; Mayor Hubbard seconded. The motion passed; the council recorded the ordinance as approved and directed staff to finalize administrative details and the permit application. Staff recommended an effective date of Sept. 1 to allow HOAs and residents time to consider the change and for the city to complete permitting processes.

Public concerns and next steps
Speakers urged a larger setback and noted possible resale or nuisance concerns. Supporters and several council members said experience in nearby cities shows backyard chickens can be kept without widespread problems when coops are properly maintained. Staff said permits will require inspections and that complaints will prompt enforcement visits. The council directed staff to notify associations and finalize application and inspection protocols before the ordinance takes effect.

The ordinance text, permit application and implementation timeline will be posted on the City of Chaska website and published as required before the Sept. 1 effective date.","After public comment and staff recommendations, the City of Chaska adopted Ordinance 2025-1062 to allow backyard chickens with limits on numbers, permitting and inspections; council added a 20-foot setback from neighboring principal residences and a two‑year license with a $50 renewal.","actionData","errors"]

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