Summer Bicycle Patrol
Officer Norm Prusinski will again be manning his bicycle throughout the summer months.
The bike patrol allows the office to patrol our extensive trail and park system and to
stop and talk with people along the way. It also results in surprises for those who are up
to mischief. It seems they look for patrol cars and not patrol bikes! Last year,
Officer Norm apprehended persons stealing from cars, a drunk driver, and juvenile
offenders who were smoking and out after curfew. If you would like your neighborhood to
receive regular bike patrols, give us a call.
Lockouts
Yes - We still do lockouts! But you will be asked to pay
a $20 service fee to help offset the cost and to help deter misuse. Call the police
service number and either a community service officer or a police officer will respond as
time allows. You will be given an envelope to mail the fee. No open - no charge!
Vacation House Checks
If you are going away for a
week or more, you can notify the department and we will check your home while you are
away. Please phone our office at
448-4200.
Animal Control
Animal Control in Chaska falls within the responsibilities of the police department.
Common animal problems include barking dogs and dogs soiling neighboring property. Before
phoning for police response, we encourage you to first try to resolve the problem by
talking (after taking ten deep breaths) with the offending dog owner. This usually works
but when it doesn’t you can call and a community service officer will visit with the
offending dog owner. Disposition will depend on the owner’s response and if there has
been a previous warning.
If you are the owner of a dog that likes to bark a lot, the department will lend you a
bark training collar to help break your dog of this habit. Keeping a dog in town carries a
lot of responsibilities. Very briefly, you need a license if the dog is over 6 months, you
need to keep it on a leash when off your property, you need to pick up any deposits left
by your dog, you need to keep your dog from barking. A more thorough description and list
are outlined in our city ordinance. You might want to check that out by clicking here. Animal Ordinance
For animal problems other than dogs, we will try to help but - you may be referred to a
professional exterminator or other service. We have helped with bats, cats, rats, snakes,
lizards, cougars, squirrels, raccoons and others. How much we can help depends upon the
situation. Call us and we will see.
Block Party Wagon
Part of community is knowing your neighbors. Our city has many programs designed to
help strength the community bond. The Block Party Wagon is
one of those programs.
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This wagon is filled with about everything you need to host a block party in your
neighborhood. It has numerous games for kids, a portable volleyball net, tables and
chairs, street barricades, cones, beverage containers, a croquet set and much more. The
wagon can be reserved by contacting Chaska Park and Recreation and will be delivered and
picked up by the Chaska Police community service officer. If you would like a police
officer and/or a fire truck to visit and give kids (or adults) a ride, you can indicate
this on your application form. There is no cost, however, there is a damage/loss deposit
which is refunded if everything is in order upon return. If you would like reserve the party wagon for your
next event contact Joan Seedorf at the Community Center 952.448.5633 ext. 7760. More info is available on the
Community Center website -click
here
This wagon was donated to the city by the Chaska Lions Club. It has been in operation
since 1996 and has been pretty much booked for every weekend during the summer months.
Booking is on a first come first served basis. Comments from users has been very positive.
The success is demonstrated by people forming greater community and neighborhood bonds.
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