Chaska Economic Development Authority

Due to COVID-19, Chaska Economic Development Authority meetings are being held virtually on Zoom until further notice.

To learn more about joining our city meetings virtually, visit our Virtual City Meetings page.

Regular Meetings

  • Directly following the City Council meetings as needed
  • All meetings are open to the public
  • Next meeting: To be determined

Meeting Information

About the Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The EDA is aligned with the city's mission of being "The Best Small Town in Minnesota." The EDA staff work hard to promote development and redevelopment, and encourage that the process is done in a manner that will enhance our small-town atmosphere. Its responsibilities include:

  • Promoting new businesses
  • Retaining and redeveloping existing businesses 
  • Developing sites that are economically difficult to develop without public assistance
  • Encouraging the development of housing in the city that is safe, diverse, and gives our citizens affordable options to own a home
  • Helping restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings through redevelopment
  • Increasing the scope of services offered in the city

Members

  • Mark Windschitl - President
  • McKayla Hatfield
  • Taylor Hubbard
  • Mike Huang
  • Jon Grau
  • Matt Podhradsky - Executive Director
  • Nate Kabat - Executive Director