ABOUT CHASKA
About Chaska	History	New Residents

 

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Welcome to the New Residents Section. Here you will find information about zoning ordinances, city ordinances, and rental housing along with contact information for city services.

Mission, Goals & Values

The City of Chaska's mission is to be the "best small town in Minnesota." Chaska, founded in 1852, has been a small town throughout its history. As the community grows, the City Council recognizes Chaska's strategic advantage by preserving its small town atmosphere. The 2000 Community Survey indicated the majority of new residents choose Chaska for its small town, friendly atmosphere. The City prioritizes projects that promote community gathering and enhance the sense of identity and pride.

To achieve its mission, the City established five core strategies:

Enhance Chaska's high quality of life Plan orderly community development Maintain a sense of community and small town values Quality, basic municipal services are provided Commitment to excellence

These strategies are intended to guide all key decisions made by the City Council and are to be incorporated into all City actions and projects.

In addition to being guided by these key strategies, the City of Chaska is also guided by a set of core community values. Chaska's adopted Community Values include:

Citizenship Responsibility Respect Generosity Environmentalism Human Worth & Dignity Integrity Learning These values create the foundation for what we have decided is important to us as a community, and form the basis for all decisions that are made by the City Council for our community.