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CHASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MARCH 30, 2026
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Hubbard at 7:42 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken. Present: President Hubbard and Commissioners Benesh, Hatfield, and
Sheveland.
Absent: Commissioner Grau.
Also Present: Matt Podhradsky, Executive Director; Elise Durbin, Assistant Executive Director;
and Marshall Grange, Parks and Recreation Director.
3. Adopt Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Benesh, second by Commissioner Hatfield to adopt the agenda as
presented.
Motion carried.
4. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
4.A. Meeting Minutes 03/16/2026
Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Benesh to approve the minutes from
March 16, 2026.
Motion carried.
5. Discussion Items
5.A. Approve the Lease Agreement with Copperfield Chaska, LLC at the Curling and Event
Center
Executive Director Podhradsky presented this item to the Economic Development Authority.
President Hubbard asked if there would be signage now at the entrance to let patrons know
they can use the stadium seating for spectating, without the requirement to order food or
beverages. Parks and Recreation Director Marshall Grange said signage would be appropriate,
but hoped that Copperfield staff would encourage patrons and make them feel welcome to
spectate.
President Hubbard asked what the plan was to communicate to the general public regarding the
timeline of the remodel, and to ensure the public knows the company is shifting the brand.
Executive Director Podhradsky stated there is a communication plan that will go out in different
forms, along with signage that will go up at the Curling Center, upon the EDA’s approval.
Mr. Grange added that social media posts will be posted on the City's social media pages, as
well as the Curling Center's. A press release will go to the Carver County local news upon the

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EDA's approval. A direct message to all curling members will be sent out through their email
list with details about this change. Staff will be working to contact all the corporate Learn to
Curl groups that are scheduled while the restaurant is closed to discuss the changes that will be
happening. Staff will also contact all the groups that have events scheduled in the Event Center.
Executive Director Podhradsky added that it is important to remember that the catering kitchen
will still be open during this remodel. Mr. Grange added that there will be more information in
the upcoming Chaska newsletter regarding the remodel.
President Hubbard added that at the last work session, there was a robust discussion regarding
this project with the owner about specifications of the lease and what the remodel would look
like, and the catering component.
Commissioner Hatfield noted that this project is exciting because of the reinvestment into the
restaurant, but the communication plan will be important to have in place, because there is
already fake news on social media regarding this project.
President Hubbard pointed out that there is a general curiosity about the project among
residents, and some people can be misinformed that because something is closing, it means
something is wrong, and that is not the case here. A good communication plan will help people
understand that this project will offer more versatility in catering menus and food options.
Motion by Commissioner Benesh, second by Commissioner Sheveland to approve the Lease
Agreement with Copperfield Chaska, LLC for use of the restaurant and banquet facility in the
Curling and Event Center, and to authorize the Executive Director to execute the final draft of
the lease with all attachments complete.
Motion carried.
5.B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 Bond Sale Reimbursement
Executive Director Podhradsky explained this item to the Economic Development Authority.
Motion by Commissioner Sheveland, second by Commissioner Hatfield to adopt Resolution No.
2026-25 establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.
Motion carried.
6. Other Business
7. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Hatfield, second by Commissioner Benesh to adjourn the meeting at
8:09 p.m.
Motion carried.