City Accepting Compensation Analysis RFP

The City of Chanhassen is currently accepting proposals for a position classification and compensation system study. The request for proposals (RFP) may be viewed in detail here. Proposals must be received by Friday, February 26 at 4:00pm.

City Finance Department Earns Prestigious Award For 2019 Comp Annual Financial Report

This news release was originally issued by Government Finance Officers Association.

Chanhassen, Minn., Feb. 12, 2021—Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Exc...

Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Chanhassen

Chanhassen, Minn., January 25, 2021 - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has alerted the City of Chanhassen that emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered in an ash tree located inside city limits after finding woodpecker damage, bark cracks and t...

Ice Skating Rinks Now Open

All six ice skating-rink locations in Chanhassen are now open! Flooding and rink maintenance will occur throughout the season when temperatures drop to sustained low tees/single digits and when warmer daytime temps (20-40 degrees) and sunlight do not caus...

City of Chanhassen Online Permitting Now Available

Scheduling inspections and obtaining building permits can now be done on the City of Chanhassen's new online permitting website. This will allow a more streamlined and efficient process for contractors and homeowners alike to access the system vi...

City of Chanhassen Names Five Finalists for City Manager Position

Chanhassen, Minn., December 30, 2020 - The City of Chanhassen is pleased to announce the selection of five finalists from a competitive field of applicants to replace former city manager Todd Gerhardt, who retired in June after 34 years with the City. The...

P & R & MacPhail Center for Music Offer 'Unwrapping Music' Zoom Classes

Chanhassen Parks & Rec along with MacPhail Center for Music will offer a six-week "Unwrapping Music" Zoom class series starting Monday, January 4 at 6:30pm, part of MacPhail's Music for Life program. Led by teaching artist Andrea Leap, the t...

Small Business Relief Resources Available Through Carver County and State

This year has been like no other in recent history, and small businesses have arguably suffered the greatest, but there is hope and help. The State of Minnesota and Carver County offer assistance programs to help small businesses bridge the financial gap....

Winter Parking Rules

Per Chanhassen City Code, Section 12-16, on-street parking is prohibited between November 1 and April 1 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. On-street parking is also prohibited when there are two inches or more of snow on a street until the stree...

Top Three Salaries

Under state law, a city with a population more than 15,000 must annually post the salary of the three highest paid positions.  In Chanhassen, the top three salaries for 2021 are shown in the table below.

Posted January 1, 2021.