Victoria public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission meets Dec. 21, 2021 to hold a public hearing on a variance request at 1975 Primrose Lane that would let a proposed attached deck and porch encroach about 5 feet into the R-1 rear yard setback. The commission will also resume a tabled discussion on residential zoning districts and residential land use. The agenda also includes routine approval of the Dec. 7, 2021 minutes. The variance, if recommended, must ultimately be approved by the City Council.

• Public hearing: variance from the R-1 rear yard setback at 1975 Primrose Lane, allowing roughly 5 feet of encroachment for an attached deck and porch
• Residential Zoning Districts Discussion - Residential Land Use, tabled from the Dec. 7, 2021 meeting (Agenda Report #21-400)
• Approval of the Dec. 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Variance requests are heard by the Planning Commission but must be approved by the City Council

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, December 13, 2021, to adopt the final 2022 tax levy, the 2022 General Fund, Victoria Recreation Center, Water, Sewer, and Storm Water budgets, and the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. A public hearing will be held on a revised 2022 fee schedule. The council will also take up routine consent items and discuss, without voting, the Arboretum Convenience Commercial development sketch plat and Stieger Lake Lane (West) Phase 1 improvements.

• Adopt final 2022 tax levy and 2022 budgets for General Fund, Victoria Recreation Center, Water, Sewer, and Storm Water funds
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 453 revising the 2022 fee schedule
• Consent agenda includes a $25,691 2022 Ford Escape from Waconia Ford for the Building Inspection Division
• Accept $17,683 in American Rescue Plan Act federal funding
• Discussion only: Arboretum Convenience Commercial development sketch plat and business subsidy request; Stieger Lake Lane (West) Phase 1 preliminary design update

Senior Advisory Committee

The City of Victoria Senior Advisory Committee meets Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers. The committee is set to approve minutes from its October 4, 2021 meeting, hear a Park & Recreation presentation from Ann Mahnke, and discuss its 2022 work plan. The work plan discussion is preliminary; formal adoption is anticipated in January, according to the staff report. The agenda also includes time for citizen comments and city news.

• Approve Senior Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 4, 2021 as submitted
• Park & Recreation Presentation — Ann Mahnke
• Discuss the 2022 Senior Advisory Committee Work Plan (Agenda Report #21-399); formal adoption anticipated in January
• Staff report notes the City Council approved its 2021-2023 strategic plan on April 12, 2021 and asks advisory committees to adopt annual work plans
• 2021 committee work included presentations from Carver County Public Health, SouthWest Transit, Victoria Fire Department, Carver County Library, and a Bethesda Cornerstone Tour

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The council will hear a presentation from Carver County Sheriff Kamerud on recruitment and staffing challenges affecting the city's contracted police services, and will discuss proposed changes to the city code and give staff direction. No council action is required on the sheriff's presentation; the code discussion is for direction only.

• Carver County Sheriff's Office partnership discussion: city funds 4 deputies for 24x7 patrol at $456,664, plus 150 CSO hours at $6,024 and two patrol vehicles at $45,422; 2022 contracted services estimated at $508,110, excluding overtime (budgeted around $25,000)
• Sheriff Kamerud to discuss recruitment/retirement challenges and temporary operational changes to ensure calls for service are answered
• Comprehensive review of City Code discussion; council to discuss proposed changes and provide staff direction
• No council action required on the sheriff's presentation
• Meeting can be watched live online or on Mediacom Channel 8; public may attend at Victoria City Hall

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a sketch plat for a 4.5-acre commercial development southeast of Highway 5, including a bank/coffee shop, medical clinic, and daycare. The applicant also requests a Highway 5 roundabout and a land swap involving the Downtown West Development area. No approvals will be made; this is discussion and feedback only. The commission will also discuss residential zoning districts and residential land use.

• Arboretum Convenience Commercial Development sketch plat: 4,700 SF bank/coffee shop, 8,000 SF clinic expandable to 11,000 SF, 10,000 SF daycare on 4.5 acres
• Applicant requests rezoning from R-1 to CBD and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Proposed Highway 5 roundabout estimated at $1.8 million, subject to MnDOT approval
• Land swap proposed involving City-owned Downtown West Development area and a parcel for a future Ridgeview clinic
• Residential Zoning Districts discussion on residential land use, for feedback only

Special Meeting of the City Council

The Victoria City Council holds a special meeting described as a Legislative Breakfast at Charlson Meadows (1601 Hwy 7) on Dec. 6, 2021, from 9-10:30 a.m. The only substantive agenda item is a roundtable discussion of the City's adopted 2022 Legislative Agenda with state legislators and county commissioners. No votes, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled; the agenda is discussion-only.

• Roundtable on the City's adopted 2022 Legislative Agenda with Sen. Julia E. Coleman, Reps. Greg Boe and Jim Nash, and County Commissioners Matt Udermann and Tom Workman
• Agenda report #21-375 by Alyssa Swanson, Assistant to the City Manager
• Legislative agenda lists priorities including infrastructure/transportation, housing, local control, and Local Government Aid (LGA)
• City states it currently receives no LGA and advocates for formula-based allocations
• Meeting held at Charlson Meadows Event Center, 1601 Hwy 7, Victoria, MN

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, November 22, 2021, to vote on routine consent items and regular agenda business. The consent agenda includes approving a $1,051,923.72 claims roster, a $77,792.14 payment to Carver County for the CSAH 11/18/43 intersection, and a $562,111.46 pay request to GM Contracting for the South Area Utility Extension. The regular agenda covers adopting 2022 legislative priorities, a Quarter 3 strategic plan update, and a closed session for the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Claims roster totaling $1,051,923.72, including $562,111.46 to GM Contracting for the South Area Utility Extension
• $77,792.14 payment to Carver County for CSAH 11/18/43 intersection improvements
• Adopt Victoria Space Needs Assessment Report by Wold Architects and Engineers
• Authorize Enebeck Construction soil corrections and Change Order No. 1 for South Area Utility Extension
• Adopt 2022 Legislative Priorities and Resolution certifying delinquent utility bills to 2022 property taxes

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop on 2022 budget planning. Members will discuss proposed 2022 budgets for the Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Victoria Recreation Center funds, plus the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also review the proposed final 2022 budget and tax levy and give staff direction on preparing them. No votes are scheduled; the workshop is for discussion and staff direction.

• 2022 proposed budgets for Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Victoria Recreation Center funds
• 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, a five-year planning document; projects $20,000 or more require Council approval
• Preliminary 2022 tax levy of $6,635,182, a 5.21% increase over the 2021 final levy, approved September 13, 2021
• Final levy must be certified before December 31, 2021; Council consideration set for December 13, 2021
• Proposed levy remains $6,635,182 while staff await final employee health insurance information

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss the two highest-ranked outdoor pickleball court locations and decide on a preferred site. Members ranked the Victoria Recreation Center first (247 points) and Holy Family Catholic High School second (216 points) in October. The 2022 preliminary Capital Improvement Plan includes $500,000 for pickleball court construction. The committee will also review Chapter 18 of the Park Ordinance and hear the October recreation report.

• Pickleball court site selection: Victoria Recreation Center (247 points) vs. Holy Family Catholic High School (216 points)
• 2022 preliminary Capital Improvement Plan identifies $500,000 for pickleball court construction
• Building at the Recreation Center would displace the existing skate park
• Holy Family tennis courts need repair, with potential costs of $400,000 to $450,000
• Park Ordinance Review — Chapter 18 Parks and Recreation

City Council/Planning Commission Workshop

The Victoria City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop on November 8, 2021, featuring a panel discussion with real estate and housing experts on affordable housing. The agenda was marked "For Discussion Purposes Only," so no decisions or votes were scheduled. Panelists from Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities, Axial Real Estate Advisors, Tingerthal Group, and PPL discussed market trends, financing, and housing options, followed by a presentation from the Carver County Community Development Agency. The meeting was set to end with a wrap-up and next steps.

• Joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop on affordable housing with Urban Land Institute panelists
• Panelists: Cathy Lawrence (Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities), Paul Maenner (Axial Real Estate Advisors), Mary Tingerthal (Tingerthal Group), Chris Wilson (PPL)
• Carver County CDA presentation on affordable/lifecycle housing tools, policies, and projects
• Staff recommendation: For Discussion Purposes Only
• City data cited: 3,351 total housing units; 94.8% owner-occupied; 5.2% rental

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:15 PM to vote on a consent agenda of routine items and one regular-agenda resolution. The main action item is awarding the sale of $3,930,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A. The consent agenda includes approving the November 8, 2021 claims roster totaling $642,792.68, a $416,589.75 pay request to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for Wassermann Lake Preserve, and a contract with Polco/NRC for a 2022 resident survey.

• Resolution awarding sale of $3,930,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Claims roster totaling $642,792.68, including $416,589.75 to Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for Wassermann Lake Preserve and $32,395.19 to Final Grade, Inc. for Church Lake Pond
• Pay Request No. 2 of $32,395.19 to Final Grade, Inc. for Church Lake Pond
• Contract with Polco/NRC for 2022 Resident Survey services
• Resolution implementing Metropolitan Council approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment for The Shores of Marsh Lake Development

Senior Advisory Committee

The Victoria Senior Advisory Committee meets Nov. 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers. The committee is set to approve its Oct. 4, 2021 minutes, hear a SouthWest Transit presentation from John Haggenmiller, and consider staff's recommendation to reschedule the Dec. 6 meeting to Dec. 13, 2021 at 10 AM. It will also get a Carver County Public Health update from Dawn Plumer and review the Senior Resource Webpage and packet.

• Consider rescheduling the Dec. 6 Senior Advisory Committee meeting to Dec. 13, 2021 at 10 AM (Agenda Report #21-348)
• SouthWest Transit presentation by John Haggenmiller
• Carver County Public Health update by Dawn Plumer
• Approve Oct. 4, 2021 Senior Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Senior Resource Webpage & Packet update (old business)

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM to act on a regular agenda item and a large consent agenda. The main regular item is The Shores of Marsh Lake Final Plat, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and rezoning to Residential Shoreland PUD. The consent agenda bundles routine items including minutes, the claims roster, utility project payments, and several professional services authorizations.

• The Shores of Marsh Lake Final Plat, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and zoning to RS-PUD (Regular Agenda item 6.1)
• Approve October 25, 2021 claims roster totaling $1,145,213.98
• South Area Utility Extension Pay Request No. 1 of $406,398.34 to GM Contracting, Inc.
• South Area Lift Station Pay Request No. 2 of $249,234.78 to Geislinger & Sons, Inc. and Change Order No. 2 decreasing the contract by $9,710
• Authorize professional services: Stantec for Well No. 5 ($237,132), Kimley-Horn for Stieger Lake Lane west ($149,800), and Bolton and Menk for Hwy 11 ($275,806)

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission will review the Final Plat and Zoning for the Shores of Marsh Lake development, a project proposing 42 single-family home lots south of Marsh Lake Road. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plat with conditions, including concurrent approval of Residential Shoreland Planned Unit Development (RS-PUD) zoning. The commission will also hold a discussion-only session on residential zoning districts regarding Planned Unit Developments (PUDs).

• Recommendation to approve Final Plat for Shores of Marsh Lake (Charles Cudd Co.) with 42 single-family lots.
• Concurrent consideration of RS-PUD zoning ordinance with R-1 Low Density Residential underlying zoning.
• Requirement for $84,000 in park dedication fees after applying a credit for open space and road right-of-way dedications.
• Dedication of outlots to the City for a 100-foot riparian buffer along Marsh Lake and future Marsh Lake Road expansion.
• Discussion only on residential zoning district standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUD).

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss criteria and potential locations for new outdoor pickleball courts, which are budgeted at $500,000 in the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff will also present a request from the Auburn neighborhood for a trail connection to downtown Victoria for future consideration. The meeting includes routine approval of previous minutes and reports on recreation center usage.

• Discussion of five candidate sites for 6-8 pickleball courts: Lions Community Park, Victoria Recreation Center, Holy Family Catholic High School, Huntersbrook, and Rolling Hills South.
• Review of the Auburn Neighborhood Trail request from downtown Victoria to Auburn Drive for inclusion in the Trail Gaps plan.
• Presentation of September 2021 Recreation Center and program reports.
• Approval of minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Victoria Council is set to approve routine financial items including a claims roster totaling $239,519.62. Key actions include approving final payments for Marsh Lake Road improvements and crack sealing, as well as a preliminary development agreement with Kraus-Anderson for Phase 1 of the Downtown West project. The council will also authorize an application for state grant funds to support the Downtown West initiative.

• Approve Preliminary Development Agreement with Kraus-Anderson Development Company for Phase 1 of Downtown West
• Authorize application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant for Downtown West
• Approve payment of $40,550.00 to Astech for 2021 Crack Seal Improvements
• Approve Compensating Change Order No. 2 for Marsh Lake Road, increasing contract by $77,679.68
• Approve final pay request of $53,340.59 to Shafer Contracting Co. Inc. for Marsh Lake Road

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to review the Phase 1 proposal for the 13.5-acre Downtown West parcel. The proposal, presented by Kraus-Anderson Development Company, includes a 149-unit market-rate apartment building and public amenities such as a central green park and stormwater features. Staff noted that consideration of a preliminary development agreement is included in the regular Council meeting consent agenda. No vote was taken during this discussion-only session.

• Discussion of a 149-unit market-rate apartment building proposal by Kraus-Anderson Development Company
• Review of public amenities including a central green park, stormwater features, roadways, and utility infrastructure
• Mention of potential creation of a redevelopment TIF district
• Reference to a preliminary development agreement on the regular Council meeting consent agenda

CANCELED - Planning Commission

The City of Victoria Planning Commission meeting for October 5, 2021, was canceled. The agenda included a discussion on Planned Unit Development (PUD) standards as part of a broader review of residential zoning districts. No decisions were made at this session.

• Meeting status: CANCELED
• Discussion item: Residential Zoning Districts - PUD (Agenda Report #21-317)
• Review scope: Zoning Code Section 24 (Residential Districts) and Section 32 (Planned Unit Developments)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Victoria Senior Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 2, 2021 meeting. The primary item is a staff presentation on a draft senior resource webpage and a printable guide for residents aged 55 and older. Staff recommends approval of these materials, which include directories for health, financial, housing, and transportation resources.

• Approval of Senior Advisory Committee minutes from August 2, 2021
• Presentation by Fire Chief Andrew Heger
• Review and potential approval of the 2021 Senior Resource Webpage
• Review and potential approval of the 2021 Senior Resource Guide (printable packet)

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Victoria Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a $689,165.63 pay application for the South Area Lift Station project and a $40,000 playground replacement at Swiss Mountain Tot Lot. The meeting also features a public hearing to consider a cable franchise application from CMN-RUS, Inc. d/b/a MetroNet.

• Approve Pay Application No. 1 in the amount of $689,165.63 for Geislinger & Sons, Inc. for the South Area Lift Station
• Public Hearing to consider Resolution Accepting Cable Franchise Application from CMN-RUS, Inc. d/b/a MetroNet
• Approve purchase of a playground replacement at Swiss Mountain Tot Lot from Northland Recreation for $40,000
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for South Area Lift Station increasing contract amount by $7,162.40
• Approve 2022 Service Agreement for Joint Assessment with Carver County Assessor

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed amendment to the Central Business District parking ordinance. The proposal, based on a study by Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., introduces minimum and maximum parking requirements and allows for shared public parking. Staff noted that the 2019 study found no district-wide parking supply issue during morning or afternoon hours. No final vote was taken; the item was for discussion purposes only.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Code Sec. 20-7 to establish CBD parking minimums and maximums
• Draft ordinance allows new developments to reduce required off-street parking by up to 50% using shared public parking
• Discussion of curbside management strategies, including 10-15 minute short-term parking zones on Tower Boulevard
• Planning Commission feedback requested stakeholder engagement before any ordinance amendments are considered

Planning Commission

The City of Victoria Planning Commission will review the permitted uses and bulk regulations for the R-3 (Multi-Family) and R-4 (High Density Residential) zoning districts. This session is part of a multi-meeting review of residential zoning codes initiated in 2021. The agenda includes approving minutes from the September 7 meeting, where a pool fence variance and shoreland code amendment were recommended.

• Discussion of R-3 and R-4 zoning district standards including lot sizes, setbacks, and height limits
• Approval of minutes from the Sept. 7, 2021 meeting
• Note on upcoming joint workshops: Downtown West Discussion (Oct. 11) and Urban Land Institute Panel (Nov. 8)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will review the 2022 to 2031 Capital Improvement Plan for parks and trails, which includes projects like pickleball courts and tennis court replacements. The committee is also tasked with recommending the next priority trail gap project after City Council directed staff to cease work on the Bavaria East trail. Additionally, the body will review recommendations for replacing the Swiss Mountain Playground.

• Reaffirmation of the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Plan including $500,000 for outdoor pickleball courts and $180,000 for Lions Park tennis courts.
• Recommendation of the next trail gap priority project following the cancellation of the Bavaria East trail due to easement costs.
• Review of the Swiss Mountain Playground Replacement recommendation, with $50,000 allocated ($40,000 for play area, $10,000 for trail repairs).
• Discussion of the 10-year CIP totaling $5,630,000 across the Park Fund and Trail Fund.

Special Meeting of the City Council

The City of Victoria held a special meeting on September 20, 2021, for an informational bus tour of potential future capital projects. The tour visited locations including tennis courts at Lions Park, trail gaps on CR 43 and CR 11, and various development sites in the South Growth Area and Downtown West. No public members registered to attend the tour. Specific budget discussions for these projects are scheduled for later in the fall.

• Tour included site visits to 8339 Victoria Drive (Lions Park Tennis Courts)
• Inspected trail gap locations at CR 43/CR 11 and CR 43/Tellers Rd
• Reviewed developments along CR 11, Marsh Lake Road, and 78th Street
• No public participants registered for the bus tour

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Victoria Council will vote on a $3,930,000 General Obligation Bond issuance for the South Area Sewer Extension Project and discuss the Preliminary 2022 Tax Levy and General Fund Budget. The consent agenda includes approving a claims roster totaling $263,504.78, authorizing an increase in full-time equivalent positions from 27.75 to 29.75, and adopting Ordinance No. 454 ZC to amend Shoreland District regulations.

• Approve Resolution for competitive negotiated sale of $3,930,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Authorize engagement of Northland Securities, Inc as Municipal Advisor for $21,710
• Adopt Ordinance No. 454 ZC amending Zoning Code Section 22 - S Shoreland District Regulations
• Approve payment of $48,415.00 to Kusske Construction Company for 8099 Bavaria Road Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Approve Compensating Change Order No. 3 for Lions Community Park Parking Lot Improvements increasing contract by $17,656.40

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to receive an informational overview of the District 112 (Eastern Carver County School District) fall 2021 referendum. No action was required from the council, as the item was strictly for public information. The meeting focused on explaining the upcoming November 2, 2021, ballot question regarding a 10-year operating levy.

• Informational overview of District 112 Fall 2021 Referendum
• Referendum proposes 10-year operating levy increasing revenue by $550 per pupil
• Levy includes annual increases at the rate of inflation
• Voter referendum scheduled for November 2, 2021

Senior Advisory Committee - Sep 13 2021 RESCHEDULED FROM SEPT 8

The Senior Advisory Committee will vote to approve the 2021 Senior Resource Webpage and printable packet, which list local and state services for residents aged 55 and older. The meeting also includes an introduction of a Carver County Public Health representative and updates on upcoming community events.

• Approval of the 2021 Senior Advisory Webpage and resource packet (Agenda Report #21-280)
• Introduction of Dawn Plumer, Carver County Public Health Representative
• Review of city news and upcoming events including the Victoria Farmers Market

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance for a swimming pool fence at 6455 Hawks Pointe Lane and an amendment to the Shoreland District regulations. The body will also discuss residential zoning districts R-1 and R-2 for informational purposes only. These items follow previous approvals for large-scale developments like Shores of Marsh Lake and Rolling Hills South.

• Public hearing on variance from Swimming Pool Fence Enclosure Requirement at 6455 Hawks Pointe Lane
• Public hearing on Amendment to Zoning Code Section 22 - S Shoreland District Regulations
• Discussion of Residential Zoning Districts R-1 & R-2 (for discussion purposes only)

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the preliminary 2022 General Fund Budget and seek direction on preparing the maximum tax levy. Staff presented a proposed levy of $6,626,182, which is a 5.29% increase from the 2021 levy of $6,293,543. This meeting was the third budget workshop before the September 13, 2021 vote on adopting the maximum tax levy.

• Proposed 2022 General Fund Levy: $6,626,182
• 2021 General Fund Levy: $6,293,543
• Proposed increase: 5.29%
• Staff seeking direction on preparation of maximum tax levy

Regular Council Meeting

The City of Victoria Council will vote on adopting Ordinance No. 453 ZC regarding predatory offender residency restrictions. The meeting includes approvals for a preliminary plat for the Shores of Marsh Lake development and an annexation for Rolling Hills South. Additionally, the council will authorize a $134,440 contract for an ADA trail at Wassermann Lake Preserve and a resolution for tax-exempt bond financing for the South Area Sewer Extension Project.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 453 ZC - Designated Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions
• Approve $134,440 change order with LinnCO for ADA trail in Wassermann Lake Preserve
• Approve Resolution for tax-exempt bond financing for South Area Sewer Extension Project
• Approve Preliminary Plat for Shores of Marsh Lake Development (Charles Cudd Co.)
• Approve Annexation and Preliminary Plat for Rolling Hills South (Golden Valley Land Co.)

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 17, 2021, to hold public hearings and recommend City Council action on two residential developments: Shores of Marsh Lake (42 single-family lots) and Rolling Hills South (preliminary plat, annexation, and zoning). The commission will also consider recommending adoption of a revised predatory offender residency restrictions ordinance. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and the July 20, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat and Zoning for Shores of Marsh Lake (Charles Cudd Co.), 42 single-family lots south of Marsh Lake Road; staff recommends approval with conditions
• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat, Zoning and Annexation for Rolling Hills South (Golden Valley Land Co.); staff recommends approval with conditions
• Revised Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions Ordinance (Agenda Report #21-262) for City Council adoption recommendation
• Shores of Marsh Lake would pay $205,800 in park dedication fees in lieu of dedicating 1.96 acres of parkland
• Rolling Hills South involves annexation into the City of Victoria

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee meets Aug. 16, 2021, to hear an update on the Bavaria Trail East project and consider new business on the Swiss Mountain Tot Lot playground, Victoria Recreation Center locker rooms, and a Wassermann Lake Preserve ADA trail paving proposal. Per the staff report, the City Council rejected a property owner's counteroffer for easements at 8099 Bavaria Road and directed staff to stop work on the trail, returning trail-gap priorities to the committee. The estimated cost of the Bavaria Trail was approximately $1.1 million.

• Bavaria Trail East update: council rejected the counteroffer and directed staff to cease work; estimated trail cost was approximately $1.1 million
• Swiss Mountain Tot Lot survey results and playground replacement (Agenda Report #21-259)
• Locker room updates at Victoria Recreation Center (Agenda Report #21-258)
• Wassermann Lake Preserve ADA trail paving proposal (Agenda Report #21-261)
• Approval of June 21 and July 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM to act on a consent agenda of routine purchases and minutes, then a regular agenda with a public hearing on a temporary noise permit, a cable franchise notice, a utility contract award, and a closed meeting on a Bavaria Road easement counteroffer. The consent agenda includes buying 240 water meters for $57,360.00, a 2022 GMC truck and equipment with a $12,000 trade-in, and accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds. A Lake Minnetonka Conservation District mid-year update is scheduled during open forum.

• Purchase of 240 5/8" Neptune water meters and radios from Ferguson Waterworks for $57,360.00
• Trade-in of 2011 Chevrolet 2500 for $12,000 and purchase of 2022 GMC Sierra Crew Cab for $34,852.83 from Ranger Chevrolet of Hibbing, plus $11,589.78 for equipment from Crysteel Truck Equipment
• Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act federal funding and establish a special revenue fund
• Public hearing on a temporary noise permit for outdoor music at 8228 Victoria Drive on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 6-10 p.m.
• $10,000 cable franchise application fee and notice of intent to accept applications

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop on a draft ordinance that would repeal and replace Ordinance 414, the city's 2017 predatory offender residency restrictions. The draft, based on a proposal from residents representing Keep Victoria Kids Safe, adds buffer zones for Level I and II offenders and vulnerable adult housing, increases some Level III buffers, and adds a prohibited-activities section. Staff ask the council to discuss the draft and give further feedback or direction; no vote is scheduled. A separate item covers a facilities space needs study.

• Draft ordinance would repeal and replace Ordinance 414, enacted March 2017
• Level III buffers would rise to 2,000 feet for schools, childcare, parks, pools, places of worship, and vulnerable adult housing
• New 1,600-foot buffers proposed for Level I and II offenders around schools, childcare, parks, pools, worship, and vulnerable adult housing
• Draft adds prohibited activities at holiday events for children and vulnerable adults
• City Attorney notes Apple Valley settled a similar ordinance challenge for $70,000

Senior Advisory Committee

The City of Victoria Senior Advisory Committee meets Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers. The committee will approve minutes from its June 7, 2021 meeting and take up new business, including an introduction from Carver County Public Health representative Dawn Plumer, a staff recommendation to move the September 8 meeting to September 13, 2021 at 10 AM, a presentation on Carver County Library services for seniors by branch manager Patrick Jones, and updates on the Victoria Senior Resource Expo and the senior resource webpage and printable packet.

• Staff recommend rescheduling the September 8, 2021 Senior Advisory Committee meeting to September 13, 2021 at 10 AM (Agenda Report #21-244)
• Carver County Public Health Representative Dawn Plumer introduction
• Carver County Library Services presentation by Patrick Jones, Chanhassen and Victoria Branch Manager
• Update on Victoria Senior Resource Expo
• Update on senior resource webpage and printable packet

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM to vote on a consent agenda of routine items and a regular agenda including the Madelyn Trail final plat, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning to Planned Unit Development. The consent agenda includes approving the July 26, 2021 claims roster totaling $658,138.54 and a $184,692.33 pay request to GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2021 Mill and Overlay project. The council will also hear a Twin City Walleyes Unlimited fishing pier donation presentation and a Carver County mid-year update, and will discuss the Bavaria Trail East project.

• Madelyn Trail Final Plat, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and rezoning from AG to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Approve July 26, 2021 claims roster totaling $658,138.54, including $184,692.33 to GMH Asphalt Corp. for the 2021 Street Overlay Project
• Approve 2021 Mill and Overlay Pay Request No. 2 for $184,692.33 to GMH Asphalt Corporation
• Public parking lease agreement at 7984 Rose Street for Classic Car Night events
• Liquor license for CMW, Inc. from September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council held a workshop meeting on July 26, 2021 to discuss the 2022 preliminary budget, including proposed fees and charges and possible cost savings and efficiencies. Department heads gave budget overviews and highlights. The agenda report states this is a discussion item only, with no decisions made at this meeting. Staff recommended the Council give direction on any changes to fees and charges so staff can prepare the maximum tax levy.

• 2022 proposed fees & charges discussed (no specific amounts listed in the agenda)
• Department budget overviews from Administration/City Clerk's Office, Communications, Community Development/Planning/Building/Code Enforcement, Engineering, Finance/Human Resources, Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works
• Staff recommendation: Council provide direction on fee & charge changes to prepare the maximum tax levy
• Agenda report #21-234, presented by Finance Director Trisha Pollock
• Listed as a discussion item only, with no budget impact decided

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is set to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Madelyn Trail, a 49-lot single-family subdivision by Pulte Homes south of 78th Street West and east of a future Kochia Lane extension. The action also covers a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development. Separately, the commission will discuss Ordinance 414 on designated predatory offender residency restrictions, for discussion only. The agenda also notes the resignation of Planning Commission Alternate No. 1 Kristen Thoresen and no meeting on Aug. 3.

• Final Plat for Madelyn Trail (Pulte Homes): 49 single-family lots at 1125 78th St. W. (PID 650135610)
• Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with R-1 underlying zoning
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Public/Institutional to Low-Density Residential, approved by the Metropolitan Council on May 28, 2021
• Parkland dedication fee of $189,075 and trail credit of $51,060 for trail along 78th Street West and Kochia Lane
• Discussion only on Ordinance 414 — Designated Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee meets on July 19, 2021, for a parks tour starting at the Victoria Recreation Center. The agenda lists four stops: Chanhassen Recreation Center Pickleball Courts, Holy Family Catholic High School Tennis Courts, Lions Community Park, and Lakeside Estates Park - Phase II. The only substantive agenda item is this tour; no decisions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Parks tour starting at the Victoria Recreation Center
• Stop: Chanhassen Recreation Center Pickleball Courts
• Stop: Holy Family Catholic High School Tennis Courts
• Stop: Lions Community Park
• Stop: Lakeside Estates Park - Phase II

Special Meeting of the City Council

The Victoria City Council is holding a special meeting on July 19, 2021, for a public hearing to review and discuss potential changes to Ordinance 414, the city's Designated Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions enacted in March 2017. The meeting is for discussion and direction only; no vote or ordinance amendment is scheduled. Staff reviewed ordinances from 28 Minnesota communities and the City Attorney provided information on legal challenges to similar ordinances. If amendments are desired, a draft ordinance would go to the Planning Commission and City Council at a later date.

• Public hearing on potential changes to Ordinance 414, Designated Predatory Offender Residency Restrictions (enacted March 2017)
• Victoria's current buffer zones: 1,500 feet from parks/playgrounds and licensed daycares, 2,000 feet from schools and other offenders, 500 feet from libraries, 1,500 feet from places of worship
• Staff reviewed predatory offender residency ordinances in 28 Minnesota communities; only 4 of Victoria's 18 peer cities have such ordinances
• City Attorney noted Apple Valley settled a federal challenge to its similar ordinance and agreed to pay $70,000 to plaintiffs
• Wassermann Lake Woods neighborhood representatives prepared proposed amendments for Council consideration

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council will vote to rescind the local public health emergency declared in March 2020. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a temporary noise permit and a decision on the final plat and zoning for the Huntersbrook First Addition. Routine items include approving road maintenance contracts and the July claims roster.

• Rescind Local Public Health Emergency (enacted March 19, 2020)
• Huntersbrook (formerly Rolling Hills) First Addition Final Plat and Zoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Temporary Noise Permit for 175 West 62nd Street for outdoor music on August 21, 2021
• Award 2021 Bio Fog Seal contract to Bargen Incorporated
• Award 2021 Crack Seal contract to Asphalt Surface Technologies

CANCELLED - Senior Advisory Committee

The meeting for the Victoria Senior Advisory Committee scheduled for July 7, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided record.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amendments to Victoria Municipal Code Article 105-III, which governs tree removal, preservation, and replacement. The proposed changes include new definitions for heritage trees, updated replacement ratios, and a requirement to retain at least 15% of a site's significant and heritage tree diameter inches. The commission has discussed the draft over several meetings since February 2021. The agenda also includes routine approval of the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on amendments to Article 105-III Tree Preservation and Replacement
• Proposed new definition for heritage trees: deciduous trees 28 diameter inches or greater, and coniferous trees 24 diameter inches or greater
• Proposed replacement ratio for significant trees: 1 caliper inch per 1 diameter inch removed
• Proposed replacement ratio for heritage trees: 2 caliper inches per 1 diameter inch removed
• Proposed minimum tree retention of 15% of a site's total significant and heritage tree diameter inches

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, June 28, 2021, to vote on routine consent items and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include awarding a $797,767.43 contract for a 2022 fire engine, approving annexation of Laketown Township property owned by Minneapolis Meat Cutters, Inc., and holding a public hearing on a temporary noise permit for outdoor music at 2155 Gallery Court. The council will also discuss refunding a $1,332 liquor license fee and review mid-year reports from the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Award contract to Custom Fire Apparatus Inc. for $797,767.43 for a custom fire engine, prepay full amount, and transfer $100,000 from Public Works Capital Fund to Fire Capital Fund
• Adopt resolution approving annexation of property in Laketown Township owned by Minneapolis Meat Cutters, Inc.
• Public hearing on temporary noise permit for 2155 Gallery Court for outdoor music 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021
• Approve 2021 Mill and Overlay Change Order No. 1 increasing contract by $37,985.50 and Pay Request No. 1 of $113,266.61 to GMH Asphalt Corporation
• Discuss refunding $1,332 liquor license fee to Brandon Wallis, owner of School of the Wise, due to fire at the venue

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop on the preliminary 2022 budget. Finance Director Trisha Pollock will present budget projections, budget pressures, and an overview of the budget process, and staff will ask the council for early feedback on an acceptable property tax levy range for 2022. This is a discussion item only; no vote or adoption is scheduled. The council must certify a proposed levy by September 30, with further direction at its August 23, 2021 workshop and possible adoption of maximum tax levies on September 13, 2021.

• Preliminary 2022 budget discussion led by Finance Director Trisha Pollock (Agenda Report #21-209)
• Staff seek council direction on the range of property tax levy acceptable for the 2022 budget
• State statute requires the council to certify a proposed levy on or before September 30 annually
• Certified September amount becomes the maximum tax levy for 2022 and cannot be exceeded when the final budget is adopted in December
• No dollar figures or specific levy amount appear in the agenda; this is a discussion item only

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee is reviewing the final priority ranking for 33 park projects and their impact on the 2022-2030 Park Fund. The committee also receives an update on the Bavaria Trail East project, which requires city direction due to a property owner's concerns about safety and liability regarding a permanent easement.

• Review of final Park Project Priority list and 2022-2030 Park Fund adjustments
• Bavaria Trail East update: Property owner concerns over permanent easement safety and liability
• Draft Park Fund shows projected cash balance dropping to -$59,965 in 2025
• Top ranked projects include Outdoor Pickleball Courts ($500,000) and Lakeside Estates Park Phase II ($350,000)
• Discussion of future land acquisition for a Community Park ($6 million estimate)

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission is scheduled to recommend approval of the Final Plat for the Rolling Hills First Addition, a development of 115 residential lots and a clubhouse. The agenda also includes a discussion of the 2021 Mid-Year Report for the City Council. The Final Plat recommendation is contingent on the satisfaction of specific conditions, including zoning changes, engineering approvals, and parkland dedication fees.

• Rolling Hills First Addition Final Plat: 115 lots (43 Tradition, 35 Heritage, 37 Revere) and one clubhouse
• Parkland dedication fee of $234,150 for 2.23 acres, alongside 5.46 acres of dedicated parkland and 1.22 acres of trail corridors
• Proposed zoning change to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with R-1 Low Density Residential underlying zoning
• Tree replacement requirement of approximately 7,950 caliper inches due to removal of 69.5% of significant tree caliper inches
• Installation of a 4-foot tall white picket fence along the northern property boundary adjacent to Schmieg Hilltop Farms

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending traffic codes to permit golf carts and ATVs on specific city streets. The agenda also includes routine approvals for a sewer cleaning contract extension, temporary liquor licenses for local events, and a claims roster totaling $296,213.86. Staff will provide updates on the Bavaria Trail easements and an emergency watering ban.

• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Chapter 24 to allow golf carts and ATVs on designated streets
• Contract extension with Empire Pipe Services for sewer cleaning estimated at $76,599.40
• Approval of June 14, 2021 Claims Roster totaling $296,213.86
• Temporary liquor licenses for St. Victoria Parish Family and Victoria Lions Club events
• Update on Bavaria Trail easements from Ali Lane to County Road 18

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop to review proposed changes to the Municipal Code and give staff direction. Staff propose edits across Chapters 1, 2, 8, and 10, including replacing the outdated "clerk-treasurer" title, standardizing license applications, and deleting the entire Civil Emergencies chapter because those duties are covered in the city's Emergency Operations Plan. No ordinances are being adopted at this meeting; staff will draft changes for a future Council meeting, and zoning changes would come separately with public hearings.

• Chapter 10 (Civil Emergencies) proposed for removal from the City Code, with responsibilities moved to the Emergency Operations Plan
• Chapter 8: delete Section 8-28, which staff say duplicates a permit fee already in the building section
• Fireworks rules: add "display" as requiring an application, update fee reference to State Statute 640.20(d), and require a noise permit for fireworks
• Hawkers and Peddlers: add a "Solicitor" definition and let the City Clerk issue licenses instead of Council approval
• Chapter 1: replace "clerk-treasurer" references with "City Clerk"

Emergency Meeting of the City Council

The Victoria City Council held an emergency virtual meeting to address high water usage caused by extreme heat. They adopted Resolution #2021-36, which establishes an immediate ban on mechanical or automatic outdoor watering to protect water treatment capacity and fire suppression levels. The ban remains in effect until further notice, with specific exemptions for new sod, private wells, and handheld watering.

• Adoption of Resolution #2021-36 establishing an emergency outdoor watering ban
• Ban prohibits mechanical or automatic watering of lawns, gardens, irrigation, and car washing
• Exemptions granted for handheld watering, children's water toys, and private wells
• Special permits for new sod and seeding are allowed but no new permits will be issued during the ban
• City Manager delegated authority to implement further water conservation measures if needed

Senior Advisory Committee

The Victoria Senior Advisory Committee is scheduled to approve its 2021 work plan, which includes goals for senior transportation, housing awareness, and resource accessibility. The committee will also discuss whether the city should join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a program requiring a community needs assessment and action plan. Additionally, the committee will tour Bethesda Cornerstone Village and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Adoption of the 2021 Senior Advisory Committee Work Plan (Agenda Report #21-185)
• Discussion on joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities (Agenda Report #21-183)
• Tour of Bethesda Cornerstone Village
• Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to recommend amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 107 regarding subdivisions. The proposed changes mostly update administrative language and reference the city's Engineering Design and Construction Standards Manual. The commission will also discuss a draft ordinance for tree preservation and replacement, focusing on incentives for protecting heritage trees.

• Public hearing on amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 107 - Subdivisions
• Discussion of Draft Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance
• Review of heritage tree credits for trees over 32 inches in diameter
• Proposal to replace technical design standards in code with references to Engineering Design and Construction Standards Manual

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council approved routine payments for transportation studies and a new wheel loader. They also awarded a contract for South Area Lift Station improvements and accepted the 2020 independent auditor's report. A proclamation commending local teachers was also adopted.

• Purchase of 2021 Doosan DL220-5 Wheel Loader for $141,620.63
• Payment to Carver County for Arboretum Area Transportation Plan ($83,845.02)
• Payment to Carver County for Highway 11 Corridor Study ($30,359.00)
• Award contract for South Area Lift Station Improvements
• Approval of Pitney Bowes 60-month lease agreement

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee meets Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM to discuss and possibly recommend a priority ranking for 33 park projects in the city's Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also review a draft concept plan for Rolling Hills Park and hear a Carver County Library presentation on summer programming. The meeting is held under continued COVID-19 rules, with City Hall temporarily closed to the public and participation available online or by written comment.

• Capital Improvement Plan ranking: committee asked to affirm or rearrange a 33-project priority list; top-ranked items include Outdoor Pickleball Courts, Playground Replacement Program, and Lakeside Estates Park Phase II Construction
• Rolling Hills Draft Park Concept Plan discussion (Agenda Report #21-167)
• Carver County Library summer programming presentation by Kristin Schneider (Agenda Report #21-163)
• April 2021 Recreation Center membership and fitness reports (Agenda Report #21-165)
• Approval of minutes from the April 19, 2021 regular meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council will vote on the preliminary plat for the Madelyn Trail development by Pulte Homes, which requires a comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also includes routine approvals for liquor licenses, a claims roster, and a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Madelyn Trail Preliminary Plat and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Pulte Homes)
• Resolution approving liquor licenses for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, with fee waivers
• Temporary Consumption and Display Permits for 2021 Classic Car Nights (fee waived)
• Community Event On-Sale Liquor License for Enki Brewing Company
• Proclamation No. 2021-02 declaring May 2021 Mental Health Awareness Month

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council held a workshop to discuss two main topics: strengthening the partnership with the Carver County Sheriff's Office for police services and reviewing the current swimming pool fence ordinance. Staff presented data on police call volumes and costs, noting that the city currently contracts for four deputies at a cost of just over $560,000 in 2021. Residents requested the council consider allowing ASTM-compliant automatic pool covers as an alternative to the required five-foot safety fence. No formal decisions were made; these items were for discussion and future direction only.

• Police services cost just over $560,000 in 2021 for four deputies
• Discussion on strengthening Carver County Sheriff's Office partnership
• Review of Victoria Zoning Code Sec 18-11 regarding pool fences
• Proposal to allow ASTM-compliant automatic pool covers as fence alternatives
• Data shows 95% of police calls were for non-criminal offenses

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Madelyn Trail Preliminary Plat, which proposes 49 single-family homes on 13.56 acres south of 78th Street West. The applicant, Pulte Homes, also requests a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Public/Institutional to Low Density Residential and rezoning from Agricultural to PUD. The Commission will also discuss a draft Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance, with no action expected on that item.

• Public hearing on Madelyn Trail Preliminary Plat: 49 single-family lots on 13.56 acres at 1125 78th St. W. (PID 650135610)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment requested from Public/Institutional to Low Density Residential (2.25–6.0 units/acre), requiring Metropolitan Council approval
• Rezoning requested from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with R-1 single-family underlay
• Draft Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance discussion, for discussion purposes only
• Neighborhood meeting held Feb. 23, 2021; about 20 neighbors raised traffic, tax, and buffering concerns

Senior Advisory Committee

The Victoria Senior Advisory Committee meets to approve its April 5, 2021 minutes and take up two discussion items: the city's AARP Livability Index score and a proposed 2021-2023 committee work plan. Staff also gives an update on the ELGL Livable Communities Cohort. No votes on new policy are scheduled beyond approving the prior minutes.

• Approval of April 5, 2021 Senior Advisory Committee minutes
• Discussion of Victoria's AARP Livability Index score of 59 out of 100, same as Carver County and Minnesota
• Review of proposed 2021-2023 Senior Advisory Committee work plan covering housing, transportation, communication and health services
• Update on Assistant to the City Manager Alyssa Swanson's eight-week ELGL Livable Communities Cohort

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop meeting on April 26, 2021, with two discussion items and no scheduled votes. Staff will present financing strategies for replacing the City's 30-year-old fire engine, listed in the 2022 Fire Department Capital Improvement Plan, and ask the Council for a preferred direction. The Council will also hear findings from a facilities space needs study and give feedback; the agenda does not state any dollar amounts or decisions.

• Fire engine replacement financing: staff present options for the 30-year-old engine in the 2022 Fire Department CIP; action is to give staff a preferred direction
• Staff recommend prepaying the entire fire engine contract amount to capture prepayment incentive savings
• Budget impact of the fire engine is stated as dependent on the financing method chosen, with possible cost savings or added project costs
• Facilities Space Needs Study findings presented by Wold and City staff, covering facility needs, current space use, building condition, future space needs, and options; action is Council feedback
• Meeting held with possible remote participation under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 due to COVID-19; public can watch online or on Mediacom Channel 8

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, April 26, 2021, to consider a regular agenda that includes a sketch plat review for the Meadows at Victoria development, a final plat for Laketown 17th Addition, and a public hearing on vacating park designation at South Lake Virginia Shores Park and subdividing city-owned property at 6735 and 6745 Smithtown Road. The consent agenda bundles routine items such as minutes, claims, a fire report, a surplus trailer sale, and several licenses and policies. The meeting will be held with remote participation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Final plat approval for Laketown 17th Addition with conditions
• Public hearing on repealing Ordinance No. 123 and vacating park designation on part of South Lake Virginia Shores Park
• Minor subdivision and reassembly of city-owned property at 6735 and 6745 Smithtown Road
• Sketch plat review for Meadows at Victoria (Golden Valley Land Co.) for discussion only
• Consent agenda includes approving April 26, 2021 claims roster and an annual hawker license for The Ice Cream Princess

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on vacating park designation for part of South Lake Virginia Shores Park and a minor subdivision/reassembly of city-owned property at 6735 and 6745 Smithtown Road. The Commission will also discuss a sketch plat for the Meadows at Victoria development by Golden Valley Land Co. The meeting will be held with possible remote participation due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on repealing Ordinance No. 123 designating Outlot A of South Lake Virginia Shores as a neighborhood park/playground
• Recommend City Council approve resolution vacating a portion of South Lake Virginia Shores Park from park designation
• Recommend City Council approve minor subdivision and reassembly for city-owned property at 6735 and 6745 Smithtown Road
• Sketch plat review for Meadows at Victoria (Golden Valley Land Co.) for discussion and direction only
• Approve minutes from April 6, 2021 Planning Commission Workshop and Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Victoria Parks & Recreation Committee meets April 19, 2021 to select a Chair and Vice Chair for the year and to discuss criteria for ranking park projects in the Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also consider recommending a Friends of Wassermann Lake Preserve group and review park dedication for the Meadows of Victoria South sketch plan. Several items are discussion-only or informational, including an annual orientation and recreation center membership reports.

• Select Chair and Vice Chair for April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022
• Recommend criteria for ranking all park projects within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Recommend establishing a Friends of Wassermann Lake Preserve
• Review and provide comments on park dedication for the Meadows of Victoria South sketch plan
• Outdoor pickleball court petition and March Victoria Recreation Center membership reports listed under other business

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets April 12, 2021 to decide on annexing and preliminarily platting the Rolling Hills development, adopt a 2021-2023 strategic plan, and reduce liquor license fees for COVID shutdown periods. The consent agenda also includes routine approvals like minutes, claims, a Microsoft licensing agreement, and a $170,230 wheel loader purchase. Some items are procedural or administrative.

• Rolling Hills development: approve annexation resolution and preliminary plat with conditions
• Purchase 2021 Doosan DL220-5 wheel loader from Lano Equipment for $170,230.00
• Approve Microsoft 3-year licensing agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. (approx. $7,650.20 annually)
• Adopt 2021-2023 Strategic Plan
• Discuss reducing liquor license fees for COVID-19 shutdown periods

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council meets in a workshop at 5:30 PM on April 12, 2021, with no votes or decisions scheduled. Financial advisor Tammy Omdal of Northland Public Finance will present an overview of public finance tools and the powers of the City's Economic Development Authority (EDA). Staff state no action is required; this is an informational workshop only.

• Workshop only — staff say no action is required by Council
• Presentation by Tammy Omdal of Northland Public Finance, the City's contracted financial advisor
• Public finance tools to be reviewed include Tax Increment Financing (TIF), tax abatement, special assessments, and special services districts
• Also covered: housing improvement areas, commercial rehabilitation loans and grants, and alternative revenue sources
• Discussion of possible policy objectives for a financial assistance policy and qualifications for projects seeking public funds

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission meets Tuesday, April 6, 2021, with members possibly attending by phone or electronic means under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021. The main item is a public hearing on the Rolling Hills development, where staff ask the Commission to recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat, annexation petition, and zoning to PUD with conditions. The Commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2021 commission year and consider approving its March 16, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on Rolling Hills: preliminary plat, annexation and zoning to PUD, with staff-recommended conditions
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 by majority roll call vote
• Approval of the March 16, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment accepted in writing before the meeting or in person at Victoria City Hall, with capacity limits and advance registration encouraged
• Upcoming: City Council April 12, 2021 6:30 PM; Planning Commission April 20, 2021 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Workshop

The Victoria Planning Commission meets April 6, 2021 for a workshop whose only substantive item is an annual orientation for new and returning commissioners, presented by planner Izaak Peterson. The agenda includes no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings. The meeting is expected to be held partly by phone or electronic means under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted in writing beforehand.

• Workshop item 2.1: Planning Commission Member Orientation (Agenda Report #21-094), covering Open Meeting Law basics, virtual meetings and iCompass agenda software, the online municipal and zoning code, and 'Planning and Zoning 101'
• Item 1.1: Commission to vote on adopting the final agenda as submitted
• No public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda
• Public comment can be submitted in writing via an online form or to Community & Economic Development Director at [email protected] or (952) 443-4219
• Meeting can be watched live online or on Mediacom Channel 8; in-person attendance at Victoria City Hall is allowed with capacity limits and health guidelines

Senior Advisory Committee

The City of Victoria's Senior Advisory Committee meets April 5, 2021 to orient new members, review the 2021 meeting calendar, and select a chair and vice-chair. The committee is a new volunteer advisory body that recommends to the City Council on needs of the Victoria 55+ community, including transportation, safety, information and assistance, social and recreational programs, and senior housing. Members will also discuss an Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Livable Communities Cohort. The meeting is being held under COVID-19 remote-participation provisions.

• Orientation for new Senior Advisory Committee members, including Robert's Rules of Order and city policies 1.1.007 and 1.1.008
• Selection of committee chair and vice-chair
• Review of the 2021 City Council, Commission and Committee meeting calendar
• Discussion of the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Livable Communities Cohort
• Committee advises the City Council on Victoria 55+ needs: transportation, safety, information and assistance, social and recreational programs, and senior housing

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, March 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM to vote on a consent agenda of routine items and a regular agenda covering development and infrastructure. Consent items include approving the March 22 claims roster totaling $634,034.54, a $258,397.87 mill and overlay contract with GMH Asphalt, and a $10,725.28 CivicRec software purchase. The regular agenda includes a sketch plat review for the Shores of Marsh Lake development and authorizing bidding for the South Area Utility Extension and Bavaria Road Trail East projects.

• Award 2021 Mill and Overlay Project contract to GMH Asphalt for $258,397.87
• Approve March 22 claims roster totaling $634,034.54, including $27,895.79 to Focus Engineering
• Authorize two-year CivicRec software contract for Parks and Recreation, year one payment $10,725.28
• Purchase 2021 SCAG Cheetah II mower from Tri-K Sports for $11,557.00
• Sketch plat review (discussion only) for Shores of Marsh Lake by Charles Cudd Co.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a sketch plat review for a proposed 42-lot single-family subdivision called Shores of Marsh Lake, south of Marsh Lake Road. The land is in Laketown Township, would need annexation, and is guided for low-density residential use. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit amendment for the R-3 property at 7600 Victoria Drive, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. No final approvals are expected at this meeting.

• Sketch plat for 42 single-family lots by Charles Cudd Co. on ~38.8 acres south of Marsh Lake Road; no action, feedback only
• Property owned by Minneapolis Meat Cutters, Inc., currently in Laketown Township; annexation by the City would be required
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit amendment for the R-3 property at 7600 Victoria Drive; staff recommends approval with conditions
• Neighborhood meeting for the Shores of Marsh Lake proposal held virtually March 1, 2021
• Upcoming: City Council meeting March 22, 2021; Planning Commission workshop and meeting April 6, 2021

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee holds a public information meeting on the proposed Bavaria Road Trail, a roughly 5,000-foot, 10-foot-wide path from Ali Lane to State Hwy 5 estimated at $1.3 million. The committee is asked to recommend that the City Council approve the 90% plans and specifications and authorize bidding. The project would be built over two years using cash rather than bonding, with a $150,000 DNR Linking Trail Grant. The committee also reviews the Parks Capital Improvement Program and considers software purchases for the Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Center.

• Bavaria Trail: ~5,000 linear feet, 10 feet wide, Ali Lane to State Hwy 5, estimated $1.3 million
• $150,000 DNR Linking Trail Grant received; grant requires completion by June 30, 2021 for full amount
• Action: recommend City Council approve 90% plans and authorize bidding; 90% plans sent to ~95 property owners along Bavaria Road
• Parks Capital Improvement Program review continuation (no action required)
• Purchase of software for Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Center

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop to interview applicants for the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Committee, and Senior Advisory Committee, with appointments expected at the regular meeting that follows. The council also discusses staff-proposed amendments to the City Code, including alcohol rules and obsolete sections, and will give staff direction. No final decisions are made at the workshop.

• Interviews for 4 Planning Commission seats (2 regular, 2 alternate), 3 Park & Recreation seats, and up to 7 Senior Advisory seats
• Proposed repeal of City Code 4-110(c), which requires seated drinking under Display and Consumption Permits
• Proposed repeal of Section 4-183(a), the six-month occupancy requirement before a liquor permit
• Proposed repeal of Chapter 16-IV on alarm systems, called obsolete
• Council input sought on conflicting Sunday on-sale liquor start times (8 a.m. vs. 10 a.m.)

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets March 8, 2021 to approve routine items and make appointments. The consent agenda includes a $35,000 payment to Rainbow Treecare for year two of the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, a $2,000 grant acceptance, and the March 8 claims roster totaling $164,087.68. The regular agenda covers 2021 committee and commission appointments and a sketch plat review for Madelyn Trail (ISD 112 property/Pulte Homes), which is for discussion and direction only.

• Approve year two payment to Rainbow Treecare for Emerald Ash Borer Management at a cost not to exceed $35,000
• Accept Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up grant of $2,000
• Approve March 8, 2021 claims roster totaling $164,087.68
• Approve 2021 committee/commission appointments for Planning Commission, Park and Recreation, and Senior Advisory committees
• Sketch plat review for Madelyn Trail (ISD 112 Property/Pulte Homes) — discussion and direction only

Strategic Planning Session

The Victoria City Council meets Friday, March 5, 2021, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Charlson Meadows, 1601 Hwy 7, for a strategic planning session facilitated by Scott Nelson of Clarity Central. Council will discuss eight broad categories and, for each, identify a goal and outcomes, then direct staff to draft a three-year strategic plan. The item is a discussion item; any plan would be compiled and brought back for adoption at a future council meeting. The 2021 budget includes $25,000 to fund priorities identified in the plan.

• Workshop runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Charlson Meadows Event Center, 1601 Hwy 7, Victoria
• Facilitator: Scott Nelson of Clarity Central
• Eight categories to be considered: Service Excellence; Engagement & Communication; Infrastructure & Transportation; Economic Vitality; Housing & Community Character; Public Safety; Recreation & Culture; Environmental Sustainability
• Action: discuss and provide direction to staff for drafting a three-year strategic plan (Agenda Report #21-068)
• 2021 budget includes $25,000 to fund priorities identified in the Strategic Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a sketch plat for Madelyn Trail, a proposed 41 single-family home development by Pulte Homes on 19.7 acres owned by Independent School District 112 south of 78th Street West. The land is currently zoned agricultural and guided for institutional use, so the project would require rezoning to R-1 and a Comprehensive Plan amendment. No formal action will be taken; the sketch plat process is for discussion and direction only. The Commission will also discuss a Tree Preservation and Replacement ordinance.

• Sketch plat for 41 single-family lots on 19.7 acres at 1125 78th St. W. (PID 650135610), owned by ISD 112 and proposed for rezoning from AG to R-1
• Developer would owe approximately $200,550 in park dedication fees (41 units x 3.5 residents = 143.5 / 75 = 1.91 acres x $105,000 per acre)
• Developer requests waiver of the earthen berm requirement under Zoning Code Section 33-7, proposing plantings and berms 'to the extent possible'
• Staff recommendations include clarifying lot sizes, 30' side-yard setbacks for 7 corner lots, ROW dedication for Kochia Lane as a collector road, and an 8' trail along 78th Street West
• Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance (Article 105-III) discussion, continued from prior meetings

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, February 22, 2021, to act on a mostly routine consent agenda and two regular-agenda items. The consent agenda includes approving a $2,023,950.28 claims roster, buying a 2021 RAM truck and equipment with a trade-in, adopting the city's water supply plan and 2021 legislative priorities, and adopting an updated official zoning map. The regular agenda covers a 2020 Emerald Ash Borer management plan summary (no action required) and authorizing staff to hire SRF Consulting Group to redesign the South Area Street and Utility Extension project. New Council Member Alvin Hebert will also take the oath of office.

• Claims roster totaling $2,023,950.28, including $1,359,831.39 in bond payments and a $33,685.90 payment to Focus Engineering
• Purchase of a 2021 RAM 5500 Crew Cab for $30,692 and $11,589.78 in equipment from Crysteel, with trade-in of a 2011 Chevrolet 2500 for $14,000
• Adopt updated Official Zoning Map and resolution for summary publication
• Adopt 2021 legislative priorities and a resolution supporting local decision-making authority
• Authorize staff to engage SRF Consulting Group to redesign the South Area Street and Utility Extension project

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee meets virtually on Feb. 17, 2021. Members will vote on approving year two of the city's Emerald Ash Borer plan at a cost not to exceed $35,000, and will review a concept sketch plan for development on 78th Street W. and the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also receive the January membership and usage reports for the Victoria Recreation Center.

• Vote on year two of the Emerald Ash Borer plan, cost not to exceed $35,000 (year one treated 414 public and 115 private ash trees)
• Concept sketch plan review for 78th Street W. development
• Parks Capital Improvement Plan discussion and review
• January membership and usage reports for the Victoria Recreation Center (no action required)
• Approval of Jan. 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an updated Official Zoning Map and vote on whether to recommend approval to the City Council. The update only incorporates zoning changes already adopted by the City Council since 2019, mainly rezoning in the southeast corner (Laketown, Wasserman Lake Woods and Marsh Point developments). The City Council is set to consider adoption at its Feb. 22, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held with some members possibly participating remotely due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation on the Updated Official Zoning Map (Ordinance ZC, map dated January 26, 2021)
• Map update reflects previously adopted rezonings, primarily AG to R-1 or R-2, in the Laketown, Wasserman Lake Woods and Marsh Point developments
• City Council scheduled to consider adopting the updated map on Feb. 22, 2021
• Staff intend to recommend annual revision of the official zoning map going forward
• Approval of Feb. 2, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Special Meeting of the City Council

The Victoria City Council is holding a special meeting to publicly interview nine candidates for the council seat vacated when Deb McMillan was elected mayor. The appointee would serve the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2022. Ten applications were received, but one applicant withdrew. After interviews and closing remarks, the Council will discuss next steps and may appoint a candidate and administer the Oath of Office.

• Public interviews for the vacant City Council seat (term ending 12/31/2022)
• Nine candidates to be interviewed: Christian Pederson, Kristen Thoresen, Greg Evansky, Lance Fischer, Aleks Katane, Alvin Hebert, Daniel Elliott, David Hatten, Mitch Kluska
• Vacancy created by Deb McMillan's election to mayor; seat expires Dec. 31, 2022
• Council may appoint a candidate and administer the Oath of Office
• Meeting held with remote participation options under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 due to COVID-19

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, to act on a mostly routine consent agenda and one regular-agenda item. The consent agenda includes approving the Feb. 8 claims roster totaling $160,319.04, extending the Marsh Point preliminary plat through Feb. 8, 2022, and authorizing the sale of city property at 81st Street and Trillium Trail. The main regular item is a resolution of support for the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan. The meeting also includes a Black History Month proclamation and an open forum for public comment.

• Approve Feb. 8, 2021 claims roster totaling $160,319.04, including $23,253.56 to Crysteel Truck Equipment for outfitting a new public works truck
• Adopt resolution extending the Marsh Point Development preliminary plat through Feb. 8, 2022
• Adopt resolution approving a purchase agreement and authorizing sale of city property at the northwest corner of 81st Street and Trillium Trail
• Approve a Consumption and Display Permit for ENKI Brewing Company, LLC from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
• Approve resolution of support for the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop with no votes scheduled. Council members will discuss the city's draft 2021 legislative priorities with state legislators and county commissioners, covering topics like local control, transportation, housing, and Local Government Aid. They will also hear a presentation from Sheriff Jason Kamerud on the city's contract police services with the Carver County Sheriff's Office. Both items are for discussion only; the legislative priorities are expected to be considered for adoption at the Feb. 22, 2021 regular meeting.

• Discussion of draft 2021 Legislative Priorities with Sen. Julia E. Coleman, Rep. Greg Boe, Rep. Jim Nash, and Commissioners Matt Udermann and Tom Workman
• Legislative priorities include transportation needs: over $20M in city cost share for major State/County roads over 20 years, plus $11M for local roads over 10 years
• Priorities support amending Open Meeting Law to allow remote participation without making remote locations public
• Priorities address housing, citing 3,304 total housing units with 85% single-family homes
• Sheriff Jason Kamerud presents overview of contract police services; 2021 cost is $505,325.50 for four deputies providing 24x7 coverage

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission meets Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, to discuss possible changes to the city's tree preservation and replacement ordinance, first adopted in 1996. The item is listed for discussion only, with no vote scheduled. The meeting will also include routine approval of the agenda and the Jan. 19, 2021 meeting minutes. Some or all commissioners may attend by phone or electronic means under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021.

• Discussion only on Article 105-III Tree Preservation and Replacement, adopted in 1996
• Ordinance review added to the Planning Commission's annual work plan on Jan. 5, 2021
• Current code defines significant trees as healthy trees 8 caliper inches or more; removing 10% or more of significant caliper inches triggers replacement
• Staff compared Victoria's rules with other Market Cities, some using 1:1 or 2:1 inch replacement ratios
• Routine votes: adopt the Feb. 2 agenda and approve Jan. 19, 2021 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council is meeting to act on a mostly routine consent agenda, including approving the January 25, 2021 claims roster totaling $1,226,302.84 and accepting the December 2020 Sheriff's report. The council will also consider adopting an out-of-state travel policy for city employees, approving contracts with SouthWest Metro Transit for 2021, and authorizing the sale of city property at 6370 Maple Drive. Most items are administrative and will be approved in a single block vote unless pulled for separate discussion.

• Approve January 25, 2021 claims roster totaling $1,226,302.84, including a $64,214.02 final payment to Kusske Construction Co. for Stieger Lake Lane improvements
• Adopt an out-of-state travel policy for city employees, expanding existing Council policy
• Approve contracts with SouthWest Metro Transit for Prime and Prime MD services in 2021
• Authorize sale of city property at 6370 Maple Drive and allocate proceeds to the Affordable Senior Housing Fund
• Deny a variance from the ordinary high water line setback for 8725 County Road 43

City Council Workshop

The Victoria City Council holds a workshop discussion on the city's special vehicle ordinance, which currently governs ATVs, golf carts, and snowmobiles in disconnected code sections. Staff seek council direction on whether to keep, expand, or restrict where these vehicles may operate on city streets and rights-of-way. No vote is scheduled; this is discussion only, and any ordinance changes would return for later review.

• Workshop only — no action or vote; staff would revise ordinance language and bring it back later
• Carver County Sheriff's Office asked all county cities in fall 2020 to clarify special vehicle rules for enforcement
• Golf carts currently allowed by permit on local streets in the Deer Run and Laketown neighborhoods; drivers must be licensed
• Snowmobiles allowed on streets at 15 mph or slower, but banned on Victoria Drive between Stieger Lake Lane and Arboretum Boulevard and in the Central Business District
• ATVs/UTVs are currently prohibited on city streets absent an ordinance; council may choose to allow by permit, prohibit, or leave state law in place

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee meets Jan. 20, 2021 to discuss rules and recommendations for the new Wassermann Lake Preserve, including fire pit use, skateboarding, and shelter reservations. The committee will also hear updates on the Bavaria Trail and the Carver County Southwest Regional Trail, review the 2021 department work plan and park maintenance cost projections, and consider approving minutes from Nov. 16, 2020. The meeting is virtual and open to public comment by written testimony.

• Recommendation on fire pit use and rules at Wassermann Lake Preserve, with input from the Fire Chief
• Discussion of skateboard use and rules around the shelter, plus shelter reservations
• Bavaria Trail update; construction scheduled to begin fall 2021
• Carver County Southwest Regional Trail update and a resolution of support for a plan amendment
• 2021 Parks and Recreation Department work plan and park maintenance cost projections

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Waterbrooke Fellowship for a church addition at 8725 County Road 43. The variance would reduce the required 100-foot setback from Wasserman Lake's ordinary high water line to about 53 feet 2¾ inches. The Minnesota DNR has recommended denial of the request, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has also been notified. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which has final approval.

• Public hearing on a variance to reduce the OHWL setback from 100 feet to 53 feet 2¾ inches for a church addition at 8725 County Road 43
• Waterbrooke Fellowship proposes expanding its sanctuary to add seating
• DNR recommended denial of the variance request
• Staff proposed conditions including stormwater management, removal of a farmhouse and two storage sheds, wetland restoration, and septic system removal
• The Planning Commission recommends; the City Council gives final approval

Regular Council Meeting

The Victoria City Council meets Jan. 11, 2021 to swear in Mayor Debra McMillan and council members Derek Gunderson and Chad Roberts, then declare the council seat held by Deb McMillan vacant and discuss options for filling it. The consent agenda covers routine items including meeting minutes, claims rosters, and a $29,463 Lake Minnetonka Conservation District levy. The council will also recess into an Economic Development Authority meeting to approve its 2021 organizational appointments.

• Declare the City Council seat held by Deb McMillan vacant and discuss options for filling it
• Authorize payment of the 2021 Lake Minnetonka Conservation District levy of $29,463.00 in quarterly installments
• Adopt a resolution extending Eat Street 2020 through Dec. 31, 2021 and renaming it Eat Street 2021
• Adopt resolutions for 2021 annual designations and authorized signers on city accounts
• Recess to an EDA meeting to approve the Economic Development Authority's 2021 organizational appointments

Economic Development Authority

The Victoria Economic Development Authority meets Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM to approve its 2021 organizational appointments and the minutes of its July 13, 2020 meeting. The appointments are annual; the City Council names EDA officers, and council members not appointed president serve as EDA commissioners. The agenda is otherwise procedural, and the meeting is expected to include remote participation under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 due to COVID-19.

• Vote on 2021 EDA officers: proposed President Derek Gunderson, replacing 2020 President Tom Funk
• Judy Black proposed to remain Vice President; Chad Roberts proposed as Secretary, replacing Tom Gregory
• Deb McMillan proposed to remain Treasurer; Dana Hardie Executive Director and Marty Doll Deputy Executive Director
• Approval of EDA minutes from the July 13, 2020 meeting
• EDA commissioners listed as Judy Black, Deb McMillan, Chad Roberts, and a council member filling a vacant council seat

Planning Commission

The Victoria Planning Commission meets Tuesday, January 5, 2021, by phone or electronic means under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 due to COVID-19. The main item is adopting the 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan, which lists topics such as Central Business District parking rules, tree preservation, placemaking standards, and residential/PUD zoning. The agenda also includes approving the December 15, 2020 meeting minutes. Public comment can be submitted in writing or given in person at City Hall with limited capacity.

• Adopt the 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan, including continued review of Section 20-7 parking requirements for the Central Business District
• Work plan also lists review of Chapter 105-III Tree Preservation and Replacement and placemaking standards tied to the future Downtown West development
• Approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of December 15, 2020
• Public comment accepted by written testimony or in person at Victoria City Hall; meetings streamed online and on Mediacom Channel 8
• Upcoming: City Council Jan. 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM; Planning Commission Jan. 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM