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FIELD #4 IS OFFICIALLY POPPITZ FIELD

“IT’S A BEAUTIFUL FACILITY”

Council first adopted a Facilities Naming Policy on June 22nd that provides guidelines and criteria for consideration when naming or renaming parks or park facilities, wherein the city council reserves all rights.

         Then Council voted unanimously to name Field #4 at Lions Park after someone who has been involved with baseball and maintaining fields in Victoria for many years, Mike Poppitz.  This was a recommendation last month by Councilmember Tim Amundsen.

         Parks Director Ann Mahnke said that Mike Poppitz has volunteered 28 years with the Vics, 23 years with the Lions field, and 9 years with the Holy Family Catholic High School.  “The Lions spoke favorably on this recommendation,” said Ann.  “We can make a presentation at a significant game in July or August.”  Of Poppitz Field she said, “It’s a beautiful facility.”

         Said Councilmember Amundsen, “You can’t put a value on his time or his heart.”

 

INVESTING IN FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD

VICTORIA APPROVES PRIVATE/PUBLIC PROJECT

         Three young mothers attended the June 8th Victoria City Council in regard to the playground equipment in their neighborhood.  “We plead for a mutually agreeable solution,” said Stacy Ludwig.  “It is dangerous for our children.  We are in dire need of replacing the equipment.  It doesn’t meet regulations.  There are 130 children in our neighborhood.  We hope to return in a couple of weeks and be on the council agenda for June 22nd.  We take pride in our homes and neighborhood.  We plead for our cause.”

         On June 22nd city councilmembers approved a request of the Savanna Valley Homeowners Association to create a public/private partnership with the City of Victoria for the ownership, management, and operation of the neighborhood park area.

         Ann Mahnke, Park/Rec/Field House Director, presented the proposal.  “It is less than two acres, currently private property owned by the Homeowners Association.  The group offered $7,000 toward the project that entails demolition, then acquisition and installation of new equipment.  They would deed the property over to the city but would continue maintenance of the property.  The city would maintain the equipment.”  Ann said the proposal was accepted by the Park and Recreation Committee, who recommended the city contribute $11,000 from the Park Fees Fund for the remainder of the equipment cost.

         Asked Councilmember Tim Amundsen, “Does it make more sense to just make it a public entity?”

         Replied Councilmember Jim Paulsen, “This is an opportunity for co-investment.  We’ve already got far more than we can mow and maintain.”

         Countered Councilmember Amund-sen, “They have a co-investment.  They pay taxes.”  Then he added, “I’m all for shared responsibility, but it becomes an impact on the budget.”

         Councilmember Tom O’Connor suggested approving the public/private proposal as recommended by Park & Rec, and then discuss and review the issue in general, since there are similar tot lots throughout the city.

         Ann Mahnke stated, “These residents have a vested interested in this.  They’ve worked very hard on this.  There are lots of children in that neighborhood.”

         Commented Councilmember Paulsen, “No one argues that there’s 130 children in that neighborhood, and they’re all under three feet tall.”

 

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Bloom Where You’re Planted.  About the beautiful blooming baskets hanging on the railed city bridge and throughout the treed boulevards of downtown Victoria, they are purchased, displayed and maintained by the City of Victoria.