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VICTORIA LIONS PROPOSE EVENT LODGE

USING NO TAXPAYER DOLLARS

The Victoria Lions are proposing the construction of a million dollar Community Event Lodge in Lions Park. With the upcoming demolition of the Old City Hall, the Lions need a different place for their twice-monthly dinner meetings and their fundraisers.

VICTORIA BANDSTAND MOVES FORWARD

MAYBE COMPLETED FOR THE VOLKSFEST

Ann Mahnke, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented additional information on April 13th about a bandstand project being planned for downtown Victoria on the shores of Stieger Lake.

EXCITEMENT FOR THE VICTORIA LIBRARY

AND A GOOD FIT WITH THE NEW CITY HALL

Kathy Bognanni and Heidi Hoks of the Carver County Library System spoke at the April 27th city council meeting.

AN EXCLAMATION POINT FOR VICTORIA

AS THE CITY IS CELEBRATING ITS CENTENNIAL

Deb Zeller, a Victoria artist with several works in her repertoire, was introduced to Victoria councilmembers on April 13th, by Randy Miller, president of the Victoria Business Association, along with a miniature model of a proposed sculpture Deb will create to help celebrate and mark the Centennial of the City of Victoria.

IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKING LOT

ACROSS FROM VICTORIA CITY HALL

"The parking lot across from City Hall needs some modifications," reported City Engineer Cara Geheren on April 27th. A pedestrian ramp, handicap parking stalls, and crosswalk are needed.

TWO NEW PICKUPS FOR PUBLIC WORKS

SNOWPLOWING IS TOUGH ON CITY VEHICLES

Council approved two new purchases on April 13th for the Public Works Department: a new one-ton pickup with plow, attachments and box at a cost of $46,787 and also a new 3/4 ton pickup with plow and attachments with trade-in at a cost of $33,823.

DISCUSSING POOLS AND SCHOOLS

AND DIVIDING UP THE SPOILS

School people and city people and citizens are talking about a swimming pool, but the goals and uses maybe don't jive for a pool partnership.

SENATOR JULIANNE ORTMAN IN VICTORIA

HAPPY TO HELP VICTORIA LIONS GET FUNDING

Senator Julianne Ortman visited the Victoria City Council meeting on Monday evening, April 13th. "This is my first trip to your beautiful facility," she said. "And the Library is a great addition. My congratulations to you all."

CATEGORICALLY GOOD REVIEW

FOR VICTORIA MANAGER LAURIE HOKKANEN

Council held a closed workshop on April 27th for the six-month performance review of City Manager Laurie Hokkanen, who began her job here late last fall.

HOPING TO KEEP BABY BOOMERS

LIVING, WORKING, PAYING TAXES IN VICTORIA

Two women from the Carver County Public Health Office of Aging presented Victoria City Councilmembers with information related to demographics and the massive number of Baby Boomers entering retirement and soon will be considering different housing options.

FEASIBILITY FOR DEER RUN STREETS

UNCERTAINTY AT 78TH AND KOCHIA

Council authorized a feasibility study for Deer Run street and drainage improvements to be done in 2015 and 2016. Scope of the project in 2015 depends on whether or not the street project for 78th Street and Kochia Lane goes forward.

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