CHASKA CITY HALL ONE CITY HALL PLAZA CHASKA, MN 55318 PH. 952-448-9200 FAX 952-448-9300
Hours: 7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday
Mayor and Council
How do I contact my council member? You may contact the Mayor or your council member by the phone numbers listed below. You may also send correspondence to the Mayor or council members at: City Hall, One City Hall Plaza, Chaska, MN. 55318.
Education: Central Elementary and Central High School, Norwood/Young America, Minnesota Minneapolis School of Business Normandale State College
Military: Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps February of 1969. Honorably discharged in December of 1971.
City Council: First Ward Council Member from 1998 - 2002 Mayor from 2003 to Present
My family has been residents of Chaska since purchasing our first home on State Street in Sandy Acres in November of 1974. My wife, Barb, and I have three children and seven grandchildren: Kerrie [CHS - 1986] and husband Dave Thompson and son Parker live in Rockford, MN. James [CHS - 1987] and his wife Cindy, children Bryan, Brandon, Bailey and Bryce live here in Chaska Amanda, our youngest daughter [CHS - 1996] and husband Brett Baumann and sons Basil and August reside just outside Cologne, MN.
Since moving to Chaska we have been members of Guardians Angels Parish. All three of our children attended grade school at GA. I have served on the Finance Board and been an usher on Sundays for the last 20 years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
I am a very proud retired member of the Chaska Fire Department. I was an active member for 20 years, 19 of those years holding various offices on the Chaska Fire Department and other State and Regional fire related associations, including Chaska Fire Chief for three years. I chaired the planning board for the new fire station located on Engler Boulevard. In 1996 when it was time to retire, my son James took my place on the Department.
I am a member of the Chaska American Legion Post 57, served on the Second Commitment to Community Board, been an advisor on the Community Education Board for School District 112, served on the planning committee for Chaska's 150th Celebration and am currently enrolled in the Carver County Elected Officials' Leadership Program.
I have worked in the automobile business all my life, starting with working for my Dad at the Van Eyll Chevrolet dealership in Norwood/Young America, MN.
My home address is: 336 Highwood Drive Circle Chaska, Minnesota 55318 Cell - 612-723-1048 Email - gvaneyll@chaskamn.com
Council Member Gino Businaro, Ward I
Gino Businaro is a first term councilman representing the 1st Ward, but Gino is no stranger to the workings of city, school, and state government. After graduating from the University of St. Thomas, Gino began working for the State of Minnesota, auditing city and county books throughout the state. Following a brief stint working for the State Department of Finance and the Minneapolis Public Schools, he was hired as the Chief Accountant for Carver County and retired as the Finance Director for the City of Mound, where he had been for the last 15 years.
In 1991, he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the District 112 School Board, and was elected three times to fill that position, serving on it for 11 years. Gino felt the call to serve the community again and decided to run for the Chaska City Council in 2006. He was elected to that seat by the residents of the 1st Ward. He looks forward to serving his constituents as the City continues to be faced by a period of rapid growth and change.
Gino and his family moved to Chaska in 1986 from south Minneapolis. Along with his wife, Karla, and two children, Evelina and Dominic (grown now and out on their own) he enjoys living in this community with its friendly neighbors and progressive city government.
He has served on a nonprofit board established to raise money for the CART busses, which offers transportation to area citizens needing to get to doctor appointments and shopping. He currently serves on the Carver County Personnel Board of Appeals, designed to hear appeals from County employees. Gino enjoys time with his family and friends and counts computer time as his number one hobby.
Gino's home phone number is 952-448-7363. He can also be reached through his email address gbusinaro@chaskamn.com
Council Member Robert J. ("Bob") Lindall, Ward II
Bob Lindall has been the Councilmember representing Chaska's 2nd Ward since he was appointed to that position in 1978. He and his wife, Mary, a retired school teacher, reside at 2701 Spy Glass Drive in the Town Course Heights of Chaska. The Lindalls have three children; Kirsten (Dan) Gulland, Nathan (Dr. Susan Lecy) Lindall, and Anika (Robb) Sellmeyer. They also have four grandchildren, Julia and Abby Lecy-Lindall, and Annaliese and Carl Gulland.
Bob has been a Real Estate Specialist Attorney with Kennedy & Graven Chartered loated in the US Bank Plaza, Minneapolis since 1978. His background also includes a number of other interests, including:
President of the SW Corridor Transportation Coalition, having served as a previous Commissioner on the group.
Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, representing MnPCA from 1969-1973.
Attorney for, Secretary, Vice President, President, and General Manager of Jonathan Development Corporation from 1973-1979.
Member of Chaska Rotary from 1973 to the present.
Member of Crown of Glory Lutheran Church from 1973 to present, having served as past Council President and Building Committee Chairman.
My wife Nancy and I were married in October of 1991. We reside at 1290 Wildflower Lane and have been Chaska residents since 1996. I have been employed in Chaska since 1992, currently with FSI International as a Senior Technician Technical Support. Nancy is employed with Fingerhut Direct Marketing as a Merchandise Analyst.
I am currently serving my first 4-year term as a member of the Council and I look forward to the opportunity to represent Ward III over the next three years. I am also a member of the Chaska Lions Club, the District 112 Community Education Advisory Council and I am a committee member of the Carver County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
My wife and I have enjoyed living in Chaska over the past 11 years and look forward to many more to come. The Chaska community has been very good to us, not only providing our home, but employment as well, and some great friends and neighbors.
My family and I have been residents of Chaska since 1996. My wife, Heidi and I were married in her hometown of Fairmont, Minnesota. We have twin daughters, Hannah and Sarah, who attend Chaska Middle School East. My work takes me to my office in Savage, Minnesota, where I am the Director of Commercial Sales for Chief Manufacturing Inc.
Currently I am serving my second 4-year term on the City Council. In addition to my Council responsibilities I Serve as the Chariman of the SW Transit Commission and as a Commissioner on the Chaska Economic Development Authority.
My family are members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Chaska. I have also been a member of the Chaska Rotary, United Way Loaned Executive Program, Mass Transit Ececutive Committee, Chaska Arts in Public Places Committee, and the District 112 Community Education Advisory Board.
Chaska is a wonderful community in which to live and work. I decided to seek elected office in order to contribute back to my community. One of my strongest beliefs is that with the substantial growth Chaska is experiencing, we must maintain our small town feel. I want to help the City grow responsibly and make absolutely sure that we retain our small town heritage. We, as a City, must strive to provide our citizens the best customer service from City Hall and from the various departments that provide day-to-day services to our residents. As a City Council member I will do all that I can to make sure that the City is responsive to the residents and that we always listen and respond to their concerns. We must make absolutely certain that as public servants, we have open communication to our residents. This will ensure that we have informed electorate who can participate in local government and contribute to their community.
I am very honored and very proud to serve the citizens of Chaska. I may contacted at my residence number of 952-361-6865 or Emailed at jrohe@chaskamn.com.
