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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN VICTORIA SIGN UP TO HAVE A VOICE FOR THE FUTURE "We have a number of terms ending this spring," said City Administrator Don Uram on February 28th, regarding the several open positions available on City of Victoria committees and commissions including the ... *Business Development Committee *Finance Committee *Lake Mtka Communications Com. *Park and Recreation Committee *Planning Commission *Senior Commission "We have 20 openings and so far we have only received six applications," said Mr. Uram. "There are a lot of opportunities available." He reminded people that applications are being accepted until March 4th and that interviews will be conducted on March 14th prior to the city council meeting scheduled for that evening. Mayor Mary Thun reported that it might be helpful to include in advertisements the number of openings that are available within the particular committees and commissions. She said that a resident may be more or less inclined to make application for a position related to the number of openings. Mayor Thun also pointed out that making application to voluntarily serve in a city position can be very rewarding. "It's a way to show leadership," she said. "It's a way to get involved in a community. If more people don't get involved, you're looking at the five people sitting here [the five Victoria city councilmembers] who will then make all of the decisions." The mayor added, "This is your opportunity to get your two-cents worth in." Councilmember Jim Crowley suggested sending emails in that regard to the various homeowners associations in Victoria. Councilmembers Tom Strigel stated, "Input from the broader public is very important."
SHORTER SCOOP FROM FEBRUARY ARE YOU READY FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK? *Council approved performance agreements with five different musical groups to perform on Wednesdays this summer for the 2011 Concerts in the Park Series in Victoria. The agreements are with Redpath (July 13th), Jack Brass Band (July 20th), Wondercure (August 3rd), Splatter Sisters (August 10th), and 7 Cats Swing (August 17th). Total cost of the five groups is $3,815. Another musical group, yet to be determined, has not been announced for Wednesday, July 27th. *Council accepted donations of $150 from David and Teresa Esposito and $100 from Robert and Rorie Chinnock to the Victoria Fire Department. *City Attorney Mike Norton reported on February 14th, "Pension funds are not fully funded in the State of Minnesota. But the Fire Relief Fund in Victoria is 93% funded." *Council approved an exempt gambling permit for Faith’s Lodge to conduct a raffle and drawing at a fundraising event to be held at Deer Run Golf Club in June. Faith’s Lodge is a retreat where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can go for support. *Council approved the purchase of a 2011 Ford Escape XLS at a total cost of $18,951 from Elk River Ford for the Building Inspections Department. It is replacing a 1997 Ford Ranger truck that has over 95,000 miles on it. *Council accepted the developer-installed improvements at Madelyn Creek totalling $2,004,854. They included a sanitary sewer system, water system, stormsewer system, streets, paths and trails, and a retaining wall. The city engineer recommended final acceptance. *Council designated portions of the general fund balance left over at the end of 2010 in the following amounts for specific budgetary needs: $46,181 for wellness initiatives and future increases in employer-paid portions of insurance premiums; $33,000 for street maintenance in 2011; $25,000 for Lions Park ice rink renovation in 2011; $15,000 for a supplemental code of ordinances scheduled for 2011. *Council approved a transfer of $16,675 in 2010 year-end funds that puts closure on the '04 Equipment Debt Service Fund and the '08 Street Project Fund. *Council approved interfund loans to eliminate cash balance deficits for reporting purposes. *Council approved the refinancing of 2004 bonds first issued in 2004 that will result in a net interest cost savings of at least $33,644.
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