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City announces roughly $3 million grant for Southwest Park; splash-pad referenced
Summary
Mayor announced the city received a grant in the $3.0–3.1 million range to support a new Southwest Park in Chaska; councilors and staff said the funding will support park amenities including a splash pad and thanked staff for grant work.
During council remarks the mayor announced the city was awarded a grant to support Southwest Park, estimating the award at "somewhere around $3,000,000" once final figures are determined. Council members praised staff, especially Ashley, for pursuing the funding.
Council and staff noted the grant will support the new park in Chaska’s southwest area and likely fund amenity elements such as a splash pad. The mayor and council asked that the city highlight the award on the website and thanked the team involved in the application and implementation process.
Staff did not provide a final, line‑item breakdown of the award during the meeting; the mayor said the exact figure was slightly over $3,000,000 and would be verified, and that staff will follow up with confirmed numbers and project details.
