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Chaska and Carver County outline joint plan for new library and design process
Summary
Chaska presented a joint design timeline and budget framework for a proposed ~35,000‑sq‑ft library adjacent to the county license center; the city hopes to start design later this year with construction in 2028 and county staff estimate a $4M one‑time contribution and 7 FTEs for operations.
City of Chaska leaders and Carver County staff presented a joint library‑design kickoff that would re‑site and expand local library services and require coordinated design, community engagement and a shared funding conversation.
The mayor of Chaska, Elise, told the board the library is now undersized for the city’s needs and the city is pursuing a multi‑building facilities program. City staff member Matt said planning work aims for a roughly 35,000‑square‑foot library — roughly comparable to Chanhassen’s facility — and stressed design choices that affect staffing and lifecycle costs. “We’ve had a relatively undersized library for quite…
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