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THE BIGGEST SCOOP IN SEPTEMBER

WAS ONLY 2 FEET FROM VICTORIA CITY OFFICES

(Above view from the open top deck of Floyd’s.)

         The big scoop moved into town around noon on Tuesday, September 28th.  After an afternoon of demolotion on the downtown city-owned Kirch building, which was located adjacent to Victoria City Offices, it scooped up most of the mess it made and dropped it into dumpsters the size of boxcars that were hauled away like bags of yard leaves after fall raking. 

         The scoop belonged to Fred Farr of Delano (pictured above left with his scoop biting into the back wall) who won the right to the demolition project because he submitted the low bid of $8,500 which included removal of the debris.  Prior to Fred Farr’s work, asbestos abatement was performed by Trinity Environmental Services out of Roseville at a city cost of $4,560.  What’s left of the place?  The floor slab of cement which will accommodate some parking space that can be improved and paved, maybe next spring.

         Getting the scoop that afternoon, along with this editor, were (left) Tom Gray (Victoria Building Official), Holly Kreft (Victoria Community Development Director), Jennifer Kretsch (Victoria City Clerk).  Other observers included (above) Steve Kirsch (who happened by after a morning of fishing in Waconia), Morrie and Rick Leuthner (their well shop is across the street), Tom Gray, and Kelly Grinnell (Victoria Accountant).

 

BILL OLSON ON LMCD AND MCWD

VICTORIA RESIDENT A KNOWN COMMODITY

         Council unanimously voted to recommend resident Bill Olson for a position with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.  Carver County Commissioner Randy Maluchnik had asked the City of Victoria to make a recommendation for that appointment.

         Two Victoria residents stepped forward to fill the Watershed vacancy.  The other candidate was Joe Pavelko.  Both attended the September 27th city council meeting and spoke to councilmembers.

         Said Bill Olson, a resident at Maple Ridge, “I’ve been on the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District for two and a half years.  I took it seriously to take down costs and to get funding with outside donations.  We’re doing our best to protect lake Minnetonka.  Zebra mussels came in despite more inspections.  One of our missions was to collaborate with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.  I’ve attended many of their meetings.  I’d like to represent Carver County.  It’s a key spot for a Carver County resident.  I’d like a period of time to fill both functions [LMCD and MCWD].”

         Said Joe Pavelko, a resident on Acorn Circle, “I’m a director of conservation  for Pheasants Forever and I work with the Department of Natural Resources.  I’ve got a lot of experience from the watershed district to the feds.  Everything we have up here drains into Lake Minnetonka.  We need to spend dollars wisely to make a difference.”

         Stated Mayor Mary Thun, “We are extremely lucky here in Victoria to have two extremely qualified candidates for this position.”

         “Quite frankly,” said Councilmember Kim Roden, “Bill has an advantage because of his experience, work, and relationships.”.

         “Mr. Olson is a known commodity and is fully aware of the huge time commitment,” said Councilmember Jim Paulsen.  “Joe is a new commodity, and that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t come  back.”

         In that same regard, Councilmember Tom O’Connor said to Mr. Pavelko.  “Don’t be discouraged.  We’re desperate to get committed residents involved.”

 

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October 2010

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