The Chaska City Council moved through routine business at its Dec. 1 meeting, approving the agenda, prior minutes and consent items before opening a Truth‑in‑Taxation hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and tax levy.

Procedural votes: Council Member Hatfield moved to adopt the agenda; Council Member Benesch seconded and the agenda passed by voice vote. Minutes from the Nov. 17 meeting were approved after a motion from Council Member Benesch and a second from Council Member Shevlin. The consent agenda — which included items related to Oak Ridge temporary occupancy requirements and staffing for school resource officers — was moved, seconded and approved by the council.

Bills and roll‑call: Council discussed an invoice to Ancom Communications for equipment tied to the new public safety facility and then moved to approve the bills. The council conducted a roll‑call vote to approve the bills; each member present voted in the affirmative and the motion carried.

Action on the tax hearing: After staff presented the Truth‑in‑Taxation materials and opened the public hearing, no members of the public spoke. The council formally closed the hearing and scheduled Dec. 15, 2025 as the date to consider adoption of the 2026 budget and final levy.

Other business and community notes: Council members recapped community events including the tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and upcoming hometown‑holiday activities; members encouraged residents to support local businesses. The council announced the city had closed on acquisition of the Big Woods property for conservation, thanking staff and noting the conservation value for future generations. Members also noted library planning work with the county and an upcoming swearing‑in of a deputy police chief.

Adjournment: Following committee reports and brief staff updates, Council Member Hatfield moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and carried.