Claudia Ettesvold

The City of Victoria's Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive framework focusing on eight key strategic pillars: infrastructure and transportation, economic vitality, housing and community character, service excellence, engagement and communication, public safety, recreation and culture, and environmental sustainability. The plan details objectives to enhance urban development, improve community well-being, foster economic growth, and ensure responsible resource management for the period of 2025-2027.

The City of Victoria's strategic plan for 2025-2027 outlines a comprehensive approach to managing growth and enhancing the community's quality of life. Key strategic priorities include investing in infrastructure and transportation, fostering economic vitality, preserving community character through diverse housing options, ensuring service excellence, promoting open communication and engagement, maintaining public safety, providing high-quality recreation and cultural experiences, and committing to environmental sustainability. The plan aims to position Victoria as a safe, connected, efficient, and thriving community, balancing development with natural preservation.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. An emergency item was added to the agenda regarding a temporary liquor license for the Lions Club. The council also discussed and approved the fund balance assignments and transfers for the year-end 2024, the year-end transfer to the revenue stabilization fund balance, and a temporary financial measure. The Victoria Lions Club presented details about their upcoming May 4th event, tying it into the Victoria in Bloom event, and apologized for the delayed submission of their liquor license application.

The City Council is considering a resolution regarding the allocation of net revenues from licensed charitable gambling. The resolution addresses a request from the Victoria Lions Club to lift the restriction limiting the City's 10% funds to be spent solely on Parks and Recreation, proposing instead that these funds be used more broadly as allowed by Minnesota Statutes 349. The proposed changes aim to provide the City with greater flexibility in utilizing charitable gambling funds for lawful purposes.

The meeting included discussions and actions related to development projects. The agenda included selection of Chair and Vice-Chair, consideration of a Final Plat, Site Plan & Building Materials Review, and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Victoria Ridge Second Addition Residential Development, consideration of a Final Plat and Rezoning for Kwik Trip, approval of the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan and Year-End Review, Planning Commission Member Orientation, and Introduction of New Planning Commissioner.