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REFURBISHING AN OLD FIRE TRUCK

TO BECOME VICTORIA’S BACKUP ENGINE

Four members of the Victoria Fire Department were on hand at the November 13th city council meeting as Fire Chief Andrew Heger presented information regarding the proposed refurbishment of their 1992 fire engine.  "We're here to get your permission to start that project," he said.

         "It was basically our first-out engine for the past 20 years," said Chief Heger.  "It's basically being relegated to a backup role.  We want to make it into 30-year truck.  We need to repair corrosion because of oxidation.  There are mechanical issues.  We need to replace the seats which are well worn and held together by duct tape and have no shoulder belts.  The pump transmission is broke.  Right now it's a storage cabinet on wheels.  We need to replace the generator that was built in 1992.  The next time it crashes, no parts are available.  The air conditioner throws very little cold air.  There are a couple of other minor things."

         He said that vendors are estimating 60 to 90 days to do the work that will make it a backup engine for at least  another ten years.  "The early numbers are that it will cost $80,000 to $100,000," he said.  "We'd like your approval to solicit numbers from vendors.  We've looked at five vendors and we try to keep it local, Minnesota based.  Our last engine was built in Wyoming, Minnesota, which makes it a lot easier on us for traveling to see it."

         Andrew said that the refurbishment is in the 2012 capital improvement plan and listed as a cost of $150,000.  The work will be paid from the Fire Truck Equipment Fund.

         Advised Council, "Go get your quotes."

 

SHORTER SCOOP FROM NOVEMBER

DON URAM HAS SKILL-SET VICTORIA NEEDS

         *Council held a closed session to review the performance of Administrator Don Uram.  Council expressed their overwhelming support for the job he has done.  They believe he has the skill-set that serves Victoria well as it continues to grow and prosper.

         *Council approved an amendment to the Contract for Private Development agreement with Victoria City Center (Fresh Seasons Market) whereby Fresh Seasons will reimburse to the city amounts owed for legal, engineering, and utility fees, through available tax increments that are payable to Fresh Seasons from the city.

         *Council approved the hiring of David Rivera for warming house attendant and equipment cleaning for Parks & Rec.

         *Council approved a license agreement with Rita Pico for the Learn to Skate program at the Victoria Recreation Center.

         *Council approved the 2013 Contract for Police Services with Carver County.  The services and cost remain the same as in 2012:  $298,957.28.

         *Council accepted the donations of $100 to the Victoria Fire Department from Steve and Marilyn Myers and $500 to the Victoria Fire Department from Tim and Lori Woodfield.

          *Council approved the request for a minor subdivision for Matthew and Kristine Beatty for property located at Kelzer Pond Drive.

         *Council approved the Certification of Delinquent Utility Bills to Carver County for collection with 2013 property taxes.  Certification fee per account is $45.  Delinquent utility balance total for pay 2013 is $47,006.  Average amount per account is $560.  There are 84 delinquent accounts t his year.

         *Council accepted a $150 donation from the Victoria Lions Club toward a Park and Recreation Snowman Contest, and a $1,500 donation to the city from Mount Olivet Rolling Acres as a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes for city services.

December 2012

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(L-r):  Troy Walsh, Aaron Jurek, Dave Shoger, Chief Heger.