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LOOKING AT AN ENTIRE CITY BLOOK

IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA

Council voted 5-0 on January 25th to authorize WSB & Associates to complete preliminary design phase services for parking and pedestrian improvements in the vicinity of the city-owned Rose Street Parking Lot. Formerly the site of the Victoria Village Hall and Fire Barn, both of which were demolished in the summer of 2015, a temporary gravel surface has since made parking possible in that area.

Reported City Engineer Cara Geheren, "A number of things have changed on that block. There are new property owners. In light of the changes, we're looking with a longer term vision. There are drainage challenges to consider." She pointed in particular to a high spot and a utility pole.

REZONING OF CHARLSON MEADOWS

UNIQUE ADULT RENEWAL CENTER

On January 11th, city councilmembers approved a conditional use permit and ordinance rezoning property owned by Charlson Meadows on Lake Zumbra to allow for the creation of a Planned Unit Development on residential property. The property is 142 acres of which 124 are within the City of Victoria. The remainder is in Minnetrista.

The property is to be utilized as an adult renewal center "with a mission to create and provide environments for the public that renews, inspires, and enriches life."

COUNTY HOLDS OPEN BOOK MEETING

VICTORIA RESIDENTS INVITED APRIL 25 TO 29

City Manager Laurie Hokkanen spoke of an Open Book Meeting that will be held for Victoria residents from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day during the week of April 25th to 29th at the Carver County Assessor's Office, which is located at 600 East Fourth Street in Chaska.

"It is for residents with questions about their property tax values," reported Laurie on January 25th. "The feedback is that this process is simpler." Appointments can be made with a staff member from the Carver County Assessor's Office by calling 952-361-1961. Walk-ins are also welcome. Purpose is to appeal your property's valuation or classification.

ANNUAL NEW YEAR APPOINTMENTS

AT FIRST VICTORIA COUNCIL MEETING OF 2016

As is customary, Victoria city councilmembers made a number of official appointments at their first meeting in the New Year, which was held on January 11th, 2016. They were as follows:

Mayor Pro Tem (to act in absence of mayor): Tom Strigel.

Economic Development Authority: Mayor O'Connor, Lani Basa, Jim Crowley, Tom Strigel, Tom Vogt.

EDA Executive Director: City Manager Laurie Hokkanen.

EDA Secretary: Jennifer Kretsch.

Fire Relief Association: Mayor O'Connor, Manager Laurie Hokkanen, Fire Chief Andrew Heger.

Finance:: Mayor O'Connor, Manager Hokkanen, Jim Crowley.

Planning Commission: John Wichmann and Todd Triethart.

Park & Rec Committee: Lani Basa.

Victoria for a Lifetime Committee: Mayor O'Connor.

City Attorney: Robert Vose, Kennedy and Graven Chartered.

ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE IN VICTORIA

SOME FEES CHANGED, ADDED, UNCHANGED

As is customary, Victoria city councilmembers adopted a fee schedule for city services, licenses, and other fees at their first meeting in the New Year on January 11th. The schedule was adopted 4-0. Lani Basa was absent.

Some fees changed. Fence and shed permits increased from $10 to $25. Swimming pool permit fee increased from $10 to $50. Retaining walls and driveway permits increased from $10 to $25. Water and sewer permits increased from $40 and $25 to each $50. Quarterly sewer charge increased from $33 to $33.66. Per hour firefighter pay increased from $9 to $10.77.

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