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Victoria Fishing Contest Sunday, February 3rd, on Stieger Lake. The annual fishing contest attracts hundreds and requires an annual photo of the annual reunion of a most august group of Victoria guys, all past or present Victoria residents.
Christmas in Downtown Victoria Saturday, December 7th. See pages 8, 9, and 20.
Discover Victoria Day Saturday, May 18th. Also a business expo marking the 10th anniversary of the Victoria Recreation Center. It rained all morning but it was sunny that afternoon. Business vendors lined the perimeter of the large gymnasium.
Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 5th. Families with children especially enjoy this event because of Fire Truck Rides, the Bounce House, and Car Fire Demonstration.
Four Concerts in the Park Wednesdays, June 19th and 26th, July 10th and 17th. You can't count on cooperative weather for these concerts but they've become a hit under the canopy of giant oak trees in Lions Park. The popular attraction may continue one day under a Band Stand being promoted for construction downtown on Stieger Lake.
Downtown Halloween Party Saturday, October 26th. Occurs through cooperation between the Victoria Business Association, the Victoria Lions, and the City of Victoria. With more activities and coordination each year, the 2013 event joined with an Open House at Enki Brewing, the Victoria Fire Department, and exceptional weather to become even larger and better attended than in past years.
St. Victoria Christmas Concert Sunday, December 15th. Featuring several choirs from the St. Victoria Catholic Church, the concert draws hundreds of people from near and far.
MORE PACKAGES WRAPPED IN 2013 The Openings There were at least five new business openings in Victoria in 2013 plus the remodel of a restaurant. 1) Enki Brewing 2) The Blessing House 3) Real Deals 4) Tazzie Baby & Child 5) Hazel & Moss 6) Remodel of Vic's Blue Dog
The Issues There were at least five 2013 issues in Victoria that created controversy. 1) The need for, and then location of, a new City Hall/Library, and Public Works Building. 2) The rumble strips on Highway 5. 3) The trail connection to the Under pass at the Minnesot Arboretum. 4) The land swap with Hartmans. 5) The tax rate for 2014.
The Utility Projects There were at least seven projects undertaken for the community. 1) Watershed Project to improve Stieger Lake. 2) Metro Sewer Project to replace/repair sewer lines. 3) Lake Wasserman Trunk Utility Project 4) Aster Trail/Circle Street & Sanitary Sewer Project. 5) South Lake Virginia Shores Park Project. 6) Lakebridge Park Project. 7) Fiber Optic Project to Victoria public buildings.
The New Neighborhoods Sketch, preliminary and final 2013 plats. 1) Lake Wasserman Ridge (59 homes) 2) Laketown 8th Addition (49 homes) 3) Lakeside Estates (77 new homes) 4) Krey Lakes 7th Addition (24 homes) 5) Heger Ambergate Property (50 homes) 6) Hartman Homes (40 homes) 7) Madelyn Creek 3rd Addition. (12 homes) 8) Chevalle 17th Addition (43 homes) 9) Lake Wasserman Woods (63 new homes) 10) Rhapsody North (16 new homes) |
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