The following is a list that was distributed to Chanhassen City Councilors prior to their work session meeting about the proposed city utility rate increases for 2010. The list shows projects that are to be paid for with various funds in the city, but they have been put on hold because of slower growth than was originally projected in the city.

Water Fund
750,000 gallon elevated water storage tank has been delayed two years to 2011

Downtown transit station site improvements delayed one year to 2010

Lyman Blvd Improvements moved two years to 2013 and increased by $250,000

Through September, city planners had issued permits for the construction of 54 new residential dwelling units. These have a valuation of $18,965,000. That's still fewer than the 66 permits given in 2008 with a valuation of $21,407,000, but Senior Planner Bob Generous predicted the city would surpass last year's totals.

Audubon Road between Park Road and Lake Drive West in Chanhassen will be CLOSED for bridge maintenance work Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Audubon Road between Park Road and Lake Drive West in Chanhassen will be CLOSED for bridge maintenance work Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The City of Chanhassen is seeking interested residents to fill a vacant position on the SouthWest Transit Commission to represent Chanhassen. This position is a three-year term from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012.

The City of Chanhassen, in cooperation with the local business community, announces the fourth a final event in the city's year-long marquee special event series.

The annual Halloween party will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Activities include family entertainment by "Mixed Nuts" A Hilariously Talented Comedy Duo," trick-or-treating, optional spooky rooms, hayrides (weather permitting), children's games, and refreshments.

The Chanhassen Station Park & Ride project has progressed to the point where it will be submitted to the Chanhassen Planning Commission and the city council for site plan approval. City Manager Todd Gerhardt will discuss the project with city councilors during their work session meeting (5:30-7:00 p.m.) on Monday, Oct. 12. Also on the agenda is a discussion with a representative from Wells Fargo about the city's financial policy and an update of how the city's investments have performed.

Minnesota Senator Al Franken wrote a letter to Chanhassen City Manager Todd Gerhardt on Aug. 6, 2009, congratulating him "on Chanhassen being ranked number two on Money Magazine's 'Best Places to Life.'"

Bring your items to the Carver County Environmental Center on Friday, Oct. 23, and receive $20 in FREE recycling fees. Chanhassen residents can recycle items such as appliances, tires, yard waste and scrap metal. These items have associated fees, but on Oct. 23, the first $20 per address will be free of charge. You will need to present an ID to verify your residency.

Friday, October 23, 2009
10am - 6pm
Carver County Environmental Center
116 Peavey Circle, Chaska

The annual Chanhassen Fire Department open house is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the main fire station, 7610 Laredo Drive. Meet members of the fire department and shake hands with Sparky the fire dog. Fire tuck rides will be offered, along with demonstrations and exhibits by the Fire Department, Carver County Sheriff's Department, Mounted Posse, Ridgeview Medical Paramedics, and Xcel Energy.