http://chaskaherald.com/city-politics Comments for "City Politics" en http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/mayoral-candidates-kick-local-races-5195#comment-2494 <p>Upcoming events for the candidates include:</p> <p>Chaska Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the candidates”<br /> When: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8<br /> Where: Chaska Community Center<br /> Cost: $20 for pre-registered chamber members, $24 for non-members and at the door<br /> More info: (952) 448-5000</p> <p>League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County debates<br /> When: 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9.<br /> Where: Council chambers, Chaska City Hall (One City Hall Plaza)<br /> Cost: Free and open to the public<br /> More info: <a href="http://www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC" title="www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC">www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC</a></p> <p>(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfrancisco@swpub.com">mfrancisco@swpub.com</a>.)</p> <br class="clear" /> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:02:28 -0500 Mollee Francisco comment 2494 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/mayoral-candidates-kick-local-races-5195#comment-2493 <p>Replays of Monday’s forum will be broadcast on cable channel 14 everyday at 11:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. </p> <p>(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfrancisco@swpub.com">mfrancisco@swpub.com</a>.)</p> <br class="clear" /> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:59:25 -0500 Mollee Francisco comment 2493 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/mayoral-candidates-kick-local-races-5195#comment-2492 <p>What question would you like to ask the candidates? What city issues are most important to you this election season?</p> <p>(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfrancisco@swpub.com">mfrancisco@swpub.com</a>.)</p> <br class="clear" /> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:54:05 -0500 Mollee Francisco comment 2492 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/election-2008-city-candidate-filings-open-5033#comment-2433 <p>Candidates will participate in a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County on Oct. 9 at the Chaska Community Center. </p> <p>The debate will also be broadcast on Ch. 15. </p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC/index.asp" title="http://www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC/index.asp">http://www.lwvmn.org/LocalLeagues/ECC/index.asp</a>.</p> <p>(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfrancisco@swpub.com">mfrancisco@swpub.com</a>.)</p> <br class="clear" /> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:18:26 -0500 Mollee Francisco comment 2433 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-carver-news/five-file-council-seats-carver-5118#comment-2432 <p>Candidates will participate in a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County on Oct. 9 at the Chaska City Hall council chambers.</p> <p>The debate will also be broadcast on Ch. 15. </p> <p>(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:mfrancisco@swpub.com">mfrancisco@swpub.com</a>.)</p> <br class="clear" /> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:11:56 -0500 Mollee Francisco comment 2432 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/breaking-news-alert/city-administrator-announces-resignation-4790#comment-2281 <p>The Pokorney story has been updated with an expanded article.</p> <br class="clear" /> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:18:00 -0500 Mark Olson comment 2281 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/breaking-news-alert/city-administrator-announces-resignation-4790#comment-2276 <p>Wow. To say that's a big change would be a big understatement.</p> <p>Pokorney has been city administrator for 24 years -- through most of Chaska's post-Jonathan development.</p> <p>Read a May 22 Herald profile on Pokorney here: <a href="http://www.chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/hand-chaskas-helm-4409" title="http://www.chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/hand-chaskas-helm-4409">http://www.chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/hand-chaskas-helm-4409</a></p> <br class="clear" /> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:43:40 -0500 Mark Olson comment 2276 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/city-targets-worst-properties-4739#comment-2255 <p>Good! This is exactly the kind of kick in the rear that many people need around here! I hope this includes lawn maintenance too. It's amazing how many lazy people live in this town. I walk my dog downtown Chaska on a regular basis and these types of things sure take away from what is otherwise a beautiful area.</p> <br class="clear" /> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:26:45 -0500 Drayzen comment 2255 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/business-news/city-rips-chamber-plan-merge-4515#comment-2177 <p>At first I thought the merger of the chambers was a good idea. Now I think it's a GREAT idea. When government and a newspaper both come out against a business decision you know you have a winner.<br /> Congratulations!<br /> Tim Craig</p> <br class="clear" /> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:48:26 -0500 TimCraig comment 2177 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/business-news/city-rips-chamber-plan-merge-4515#comment-2166 <p>It's time for a change at City Hall. </p> <p>The chamber is attempting to do what is best for their businesses and the customers of their businesses. While businesses must tolerate government thinking, it is refreshing to see a group of people willing and wanting to work with neighboring communities to make the area stronger. The Chamber is exhibiting openness and teamwork. </p> <p>Bisiness leaders create eoncomic vitaility which results in more jobs, they provide services based on customer needs, they compete to make a profit while improving efficiencies and they listen to their customers.</p> <p>Government believes government is good and more government is even better.</p> <p>The Chamber should boldly continue to step into the 21st century and ignore the small minded council members.</p> <br class="clear" /> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:27:22 -0500 Henry comment 2166 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/bridge-over-troubled-waters-downtown-river-crossing-option-raises-concerns-414#comment-1983 <p>Impacts to Jackson Heights Manufactured Home park would be much more severe than the EIS states. The entire park will be closed if an central route is chosen due to the loss of critical infrastructure and financial impacts to the business. That is 62 lots and 40 families, not 18.</p> <p>Also, the demographic information in the EIS is outdated and incorrect. In August 2007, All Parks Alliance for Change, the state-wide tenants union for manufactured homeowners, conducted a door-to-door survey in Jackson Heights. 95% of residents described themselves as Latino. This is striking, considering that only 6% of the population in MnDOT's study area identified as Latino.</p> <p>The average combined annual household income at Jackson Heights is almost half what the EIS states. It is between $20,000 and $29,999, not $40,625.</p> <p>Also notable is that fact that 72% of Jackson Heights employees work in the Shakopee or Chaska.</p> <p>The lot rent at Jackson Heights is $375 a month and 71% of residents own their homes outright. Is there anywhere else in Shakopee or Chaska where a family can own a home for $375 a month? Is it even possible to rent a one-bedroom apartment at that rate?</p> <p>Jackson Heights represent one of the few truly affordable unsubsidized housing opportunities in the area. Current relocation laws will not replace this level of affordability. The lives of these 40 families (with an approximate total of 68 children) will be changed forever if a central route is chosen.</p> <p>Thank you for reading.<br /> Krystal Klein, All Parks Alliance for Change<br /> <a href="mailto:krystal.apac@gmail.com">krystal.apac@gmail.com</a></p> <br class="clear" /> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:03:51 -0500 krystalklein comment 1983 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/different-corner-different-redevelopment-story-3937#comment-1807 <p>I like the idea about Kellys expanding alot except im not a fan for the Snyders drug being there. Split the new building into two smaller tenants.....Maybe a Starbucks even though Chaska has there fair share of coffee shops. Just my 2 cents.</p> <br class="clear" /> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:49:51 -0500 mnarch04 comment 1807 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/have-cup-joe-mayor-3766#comment-1602 <p>It'd be nice if the council would also come.<br /> [wishful thinking]</p> <p>Other cities have implemented this and have found it a great success.</p> <p>Hopefully this will spread out to the following cities. It definitely gives people more of a chance to become involved in local issues.</p> <br class="clear" /> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:41:57 -0600 Jon Swenson comment 1602 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/plans-proceed-veterans-park-3582#comment-1466 <p>I see. I had no familiarity with this issue before reading this article and just thought that comment was a bit over-the-top, given that there could be men's, or women's, rec league games, I can understand the concern.</p> <br class="clear" /> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:57:26 -0600 eskelton comment 1466 at http://chaskaherald.com http://chaskaherald.com/news/city-chaska-news/plans-proceed-veterans-park-3582#comment-1465 <p>This is a good point. The city had serious failures with process and communication throughout the planning of Veterans Park. Failures they've been forced to admit were mistakes and should be embarrassed by (I know I am). Concerned citizens use 21st (or 20th even) century methods to challenge those failures. They <em>should</em> move to Nimrod or Tenney because they clearly have too much time on their hands and their farms got cut in half.</p> <br class="clear" /> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:25:02 -0600 pjourdan comment 1465 at http://chaskaherald.com