Chaska commission approves treasurer's report, readies Pride and River City Days events

The Chaska City Commission on June 26 approved the treasurer's report, received updates on upcoming community events and heard a commissioner announce an impending move out of the city.

Treasurer Mr. Durban reported purchases tied to Saturday's Pride event — including ice cream giveaways and tie‑dye kits — and said the Pride budget approved in April was $3,000; the remaining Pride funds were reported as "just under $2,000," and the commission's overall balance (including the remaining Pride funds) was described as "just under $3,000." "Since your May meeting, we've been purchasing items related to this Saturday's Pride event," Mr. Durban said.

A motion to approve the treasurer's report was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Commissioners reviewed final arrangements for the Pride celebration (3–6 p.m. Saturday at Lions Park), which will include a food truck, tie‑dye, community groups, library participation and county health and human services. The subcommittee asked commissioners to attend and help if available.

The commission also discussed River City Days planning, noting the subcommittee is reconvening after scheduling conflicts and has reached out to cultural groups (including Sons of Norway, Latino Voices, the Somali community, Romanian and Ukrainian community representatives) and school district contacts for parade participation, performances and tabling opportunities.

Commissioner Carlson shared the Carver County family resource guide and an orange wallet card of local service numbers; she noted the Carver County Family Resource Center is housed at the Chaska Moravian Church and that the card's color changes annually to reflect updates. The commission accepted the shared materials and discussed making resources available at city events.

One commissioner announced this would be their final Chaska meeting because their family is moving to Hopkins; they said they will remain on assigned subcommittees through the end of their term. A separate commissioner offered a reflection about working with people in crisis and urged colleagues to engage compassionately with community members in need.

The commission set its next meeting for July 23 (before River City Days) and adjourned by voice vote.

Formal actions recorded at the meeting include adoption of the agenda, approval of May 28 meeting minutes, approval of the treasurer's report, and a motion to adjourn. Vote counts were not read aloud; a quorum of four was present and motions passed by voice vote.