Chaska City Administrator David Pokorney was presented with the George C. Klein Award last month at the annual Chaska Rotary banquet last month.

The Klein Award is given to individuals that display service above self in the community. Pokorney, who has been city administrator for 24 years, was recognized for his outstanding leadership in Chaska.

City council roundup for May 5

The Chaska City Council discussed the following items at its May 5 meeting. For more detailed information on some of these stories, see this week's print edition of the Herald.

Fire Department Officers approved: The council approved three leadership positions for the Chaska Volunteer Fire Department.

Lyman Boulevard: The council approved Phase 1 of the Lyman Boulevard Improvements Project near the future Chanhassen High School.

Among the items on tonight's Chaska City Council agenda are:

* Lyman Boulevard Improvements Project

* Extension of Clover Field Drive

Chaska City Council meetings are held the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall, One City Hall Plaza.  

City council roundup for April 21

The Chaska City Council discussed the following items at its April 21 meeting. For more detailed information on some of these stories, see this week's print edition of the Herald.

Southwest Christian High School: The council voted 3-1 to approve the concept plan for a new Southwest Christian High School at the southeast corner of Bavaria Road and new Highway 212.

TIF District No. 4: The council voted to extend the city's No. 4 TIF district until the year 2014.

Among the items on tonight's Chaska City Council agenda are:

* Public hearing for the extension of TIF district No. 4 to 2014

* Revised concept plan for Southwest Christian High School

* Concept plan for Carver County CDA building on Bavaria Road

Chaska City Council meetings are held the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall, One City Hall Plaza.  

A new Highway 41 Minnesota River crossing may still be decades away, but what if the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) chose the central option? What would happen to downtown Chaska? How would it look? How would it feel? How would it sound?

City council roundup for April 7

The Chaska City Council discussed the following items at its April 7 meeting. For more detailed information on some of these items, see this week's print edition of the Herald.

Bavaria realignment: The council will continue to explore the possible realignment of Bavaria Road at Hundertmark. Next step will be to discuss a land swap with the Jonathan Association.

Although none of the options for a future Highway 41 Minnesota River crossing have been taken off the table as yet, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) staff now admits that central option C-2 was once their preferred alternative and remains a top contender.

After eight years on the Chaska City Council, Ward 4 councilor Jay Rohe announced his intention to run for mayor this fall.

The 44-year-old Rohe cited a lack of “strong leadership” and “time for a change” as a couple of his reasons for seeking the high seat.

Among the items on tonight's Chaska City Council agenda is:

* Bavaria Road realignment discussion

Chaska City Council meetings are held the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall, One City Hall Plaza.