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Councilmembers report new downtown restaurants, retailers and summer events in Chaska
Summary
Councilmembers and staff shared several local business updates: a confirmed Thai and sushi restaurant planned for the Townsquare building, new bubble-tea and mochi-donut vendors, a thrift store arrival, and a schedule of summer community events and staff recognition.
Council members used the June 2 meeting to report on downtown business activity and summer events, saying a new Thai and sushi restaurant and several small retailers are opening or planning renovations.
A council member said meeting with the Townsquare building owners confirmed a tenant called ‘‘Chaska Thai and Sushi’’ is planned for the downtown space; the speaker noted the owner operates additional locations in Hastings and River Falls, Wisconsin, and expected an opening around July while renovations proceed.
Other comments highlighted a new bubble-tea vendor on Crystal Lane with mochi-style donuts, and a new thrift store called The Dive Spot accepting household goods, furniture and clothing. Council members said those openings add variety to downtown retail and give residents new options.
Council members and staff also listed upcoming summer events and recognitions: Chaska Bridal Celebration on June 21, the kids concert and ice cream social on June 10, Picnic with Police on June 25, Fire & Ice on July 12 and River City Day the weekend of July 26. A city official also congratulated staff after the city placed on the Star Tribune list of top workplaces, noting a high employee participation rate in the survey.
These remarks were announcements and updates; there were no formal actions tied to the business reports during the meeting.
