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August 2011

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Aug. 26-27 Victoria Volksf est & Art Fair

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Stop in for a visit…You’ll find lots of parking

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We’ve made more room Renovation and construction last year cleared the way for expanded for you to visit our parking downtown. downtown area! The City of Victoria has joined with property owners to pave and expand downtown parking. This parking is now completed and ready for your use.

CarFit is coming to Victoria! elping seniors stay in their cars longer and safer was a goal this year for the Victoria Senior Commission. CarFit is a free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. We are limited to 24 drivers.

Don’t wait to call!

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provide a quick but comfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at prehensive check of how the Victoria Fire StaThursday, tion at Hwy 5 and September 29, 2011 well you and your vehicle work together. A trained 80th Street. Con10 a.m.-2 p.m. professional will ask you tact Linda at the simple questions and comCity of Victoria to schedule your appointment at (952) plete a 12-point checklist. This is perfect 443-4213. Each appointment is only for those who may feel a little uncertain when driving, and you leave with recom20 minutes long.

CarFit was developed by the American mended car adjustments and adaptations, Society on Aging with AARP, AAA and a list of resources in your area and greater American Occupational Therapy Asso- peace of mind.

It will be held on Thursday, September 29,

ciation. Program events are designed to

City Calendar 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 26 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 27

out more about what’s in your own backyard.

There will be something for everyone including the Sheriff’s mounted posse, Victoria Fire Department, clowns, a storyteller, and tours of the Victoria Recreation Center.

Sept. 24

Oct. 1

Discover Victoria Day

2011 Victoria Fire Department Open House

Aug. 17 Music Downtown Victoria 6:30-8 p.m.

Aug. 26, 27 Volksfest

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The City will host Discover Victoria Day at the Victoria Recreation Center. This will be your chance to not only learn more about the 2012 TH 5 project, but you’ll also get to discover great Victoria businesses and organizations, discover great food venues and find

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 and 15 Fall Composting 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public Works site 1416 Stieger Lake Lane

Oct. 17-28 Fall Street Sweeping

Victoria City Council Mary Hershberger Thun, Mayor Kim Roden, Council Member Tom O’Connor, Council Member Jim Crowley, Council Member Tom Strigel, Council Member

Contact Us City of Victoria 7951 Rose Street, P.O. Box 36 Victoria, MN 55386 Phone: (952) 443-4210 Fax: (952) 443-2110 Web site: www.ci.victoria.mn.us E-mail: info@ci.victoria.mn.us Victoria Recreation Center 8475 Kochia Lane Victoria, MN 55386 Phone: (952) 443-4255

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Victoria Fire Department Open House

Calling all home-based businesses

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o you have a homebased business and would like to reach more fellow Victoria residents?

Here’s your chance. On September 24, the City will be hosting Discover Victoria Day at the Victoria Recreation Center. As part of that we will have a business expo highlighting all of our great Victoria businesses.

The expo will be held in the gymnasium and will be free of charge. If you are interested in having a booth, please contact Holly Kreft at (952) 443-4218 or hkreft@ci.victoria.mn.us.

The events will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and we ask that someone be present at the booth during those times.

Your comments welcome during Mediacom renewal process

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he Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC) is starting negotiations for the Franchise Renewal with Mediacom, Victoria’s cable television service provider.

Your comments regarding Mediacom’s service are an

important part of the process and would be welcome and appreciated. Please email franchise@lmcc-tv.org, call 952279-2404 or mail your comments to Franchise Renewal, Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission, P.O. Box 385 Spring Park, MN 55384-0385.

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he Victoria Fire Department will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Victoria Fire Station located at 1500 80th Street. Some of the activities include:  Tour the Fire Station  Attend a live-burn Saturday, demonstration October 1, 2011  Watch vehicle extrication 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. demonstrations  Fire Truck rides  Inflatable Jump House  Spray a real fire hose at a house simulator  Walk through a fire safety trailer  Free hot dogs and sloppy joes for everyone!

Representatives from the Carver County Sheriff ’s Department, MN Valley Electric Company, Ridgeview Ambulance, Carver County Mounted Posse and Lifelink will be there to answer questions relating to public safety.

Information will be available about joining the Victoria Fire Department, come be part of a great organization!

Begin the quest to be your best:

Southwest Metro Wellness Challenge 2011

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ower of Life Chiropractic Center, P.A. of Victoria and the City of Victoria Recreation Center are excited to present the first ever Southwest Metro Wellness Challenge. Join us in a 12-week, doctor-led wellness program to kick-start your health with a chance to win over $2,000 in cash and prizes.

Each participant will receive a Creating Wellness Assessment to find out their Wellness Quotient. A Wellness Quotient is a number value that indicates where your personal level of wellness falls on the scale of the wellness continuum of zero -200. It is calculated by the results of a Wellness Assessment that measures each participant in all three dimensions of their life: physical, biochemical and psychological.

The result is a never-before-achieved evaluation of your lifestyle habits and physical and emotional well-being. The purpose of the challenge is to support and inspire local and surrounding

communities to increase their health potential while seeing who can increase their Wellness Quotient the most over a 12-week period.

The program registration includes:  Kickoff Party on Sept. 12 at Victoria Recreation Center

encourage participants to lead a better life.  Complimentary consultation and computerized nerve scan analysis for each participant (value $99)  Participant T-shirt (value of $10)

 Two Wellness Assessments (value of $150)

 Finale Party Dec. 19 *Must be present to win prizes

 12-week Wellness Program Sept. 12-Dec. 2, 2011

 A chance to win cool prizes and a $2000 grand prize!!!

 Multiple weekly workouts and use of Victoria Recreation Center at designated times (value of $240.00)

 An opportunity to change your Life forever……..PRICELESS!

 Four empowering group coaching sessions led by Dr. Angela Bremer and Dr. Kandace Johnson of Power of Life Chiropractic Center, P.A.(value of $80)  Weekly interaction including: health information, weekly emails and wellness workshops to

Registration deadline: Aug. 31, 2011. Cost for 12 week program: $299 Pick up your registration form at the Victoria Recreation Center, Power of Life Chiropractic Center, or download your form at www.poweroflifechiro.com.

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SPIRIT

Victoria

Parks & Recreation Registration available after August 19 Flag Football League Preschool Programs Abrakadoodle Art Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 PeeWee Sports

Fridays 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., ages 3-4 1:45 to 3 p.m., ages 4-6 Victoria Recreation Center Three different sessions available: Session 1: Sept. 30 Indoor/ Outdoor Soccer Oct. 7 Lacrosse/Floor Hockey Oct. 14 Football Session 2: Nov. 4 Ball, Ropes, and Hoops Nov. 11 Volleyball/ Porcupine Ball Nov. 18 Tag Games Session 3: Dec. 2 Parachute/ Ribbon Play Dec. 9 Obstacle Course/Circle Games Dec. 16 Basketball

Classes

I Love Art for Doodlers Wednesdays Ages: 2-5 year olds and their parents or helpers 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Victoria Recreation Center Two sessions available: Session 1: Sept. 28-Oct. 19 Session 2: Nov. 9-30

Snowman Art Wednesday Dec. 7 Ages: 2-5 year olds and their parents or helpers 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Ages: 5-8 year olds 9 to 11 a.m.

Victoria Recreation Center Soccer Fields

Youth Classes Babysitting Class Monday Oct. 10 Ages: 11-plus 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Safe at Home Alone Session 1: Tuesday Sept. 15 Ages: 8-12 5:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Session 2: Tuesday Nov. 17 Ages: 8-12 year olds 5:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Parents Night Out Session 1: Friday Oct. 14 Ages: 4-plus 5 to 10 p.m.

Beads, Bangles and Bows Art Camp

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Wednesdays 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Many sessions available

Oct. 21 (Over MEA break) Ages: 4-9 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Session 1: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 2: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21

Tae Kwon Do

Session 2: Saturday Dec. 10 Noon to 5 p.m.

Ages: 4-plus Victoria Recreation Center $12 per child and $5 for each additional child

Star Wars Art Adventures October 20 (Over MEA break) Kindergarten-5th graders 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Thursdays Multiple sessions available For all ages 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Victoria Rec. Center Fitness Center

Adult Programs Zumba fitness Mondays 6 p.m.

Victoria Recreation Center

Gentle Flow Yoga Wednesdays 5 to 6 p.m.

Session 1: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 2: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21

Women’s Self-Defense Class Saturday Oct. 1 10 a.m. to noon Ages: 16-plus Victoria Recreation Center ®

Men’s 3-on-3 Basketball League Wednesdays Oct. 26-Dec. 14 (no games Nov. 23) Game times start between 6 and 9 p.m.

Register online at www.ci.victoria.mn.us, by fax at 952-443-3482 or at the Recreation Center 8475 Kochia Lane

Watch for the Fall Park & Rec Brochure!

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SPIRIT ENTERPRISE FUNDS Victoria

2001

2011

386,334,595

1,094,953,500

Total Tax Levy

1,409,510

4,312,280

Outstanding Debt

4,348,204

38,289,969

Population

4,025

7,345

Employees

41

58

26.10

37.97

City Taxable Valuation

Street miles

These funds consist of the utilities: water, sanitary sewer, and storm water management, and are services supported by user fees. In 2010, although the Water Enterprise posted operating income of $75,276, operating revenues were down 12.8% due to lower water consumption. Sewer and storm water management both posed operating losses due to increased maintenance expense. The following charts provide a five-year comparison of the operating revenues and expenses.

Enterprise Funds Operating Revenue

Elected Officials Term Expiration

Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun 12/31/12

City Council Members Jim Crowley Tom O’Connor Kim Roden Tom Strigel

12/31/14 12/31/12 12/31/12 12/31/14

Appointed Officials

$1,200,000

How the money is spent

City of Victoria

City Administrator Don Uram

$1,000,000 $800,000

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Finance Director - Treasurer Jylan Johnson

$600,000

police service. The fire department has 35 volunteer firefighters. The building inspections department issued 56 building permits for new homes in 2010. Overall, public safety expenditures increased 2.9% from $746,519 in 2009 to $769,143 in 2010.

$400,000

City Clerk Jennifer Kretsch

$200,000 $Ͳ 2006

2007 Water

Public Works is responsible for street maintenance, snow removal, and street lighting.

Total expenditures were $720,786 as compared to $645,150 in 2009 representing an 11.7% increase that was due to additions to staff and replacement of capital equipment.

2008

Sewer

2009

2010

Community Development Director & City Planner Holly Kreft

Stormwater

Director of Public Works & Director of Parks & Recreation Ann Mahnke

Enterprise Funds Operating Expense

Public Works Superintendent Chuck Almhjeld

$1,000,000 $800,000

Parks and Recreation is responsible for maintaining the parks, open space system and trails, and for providing recreation programs.

Parks and Recreation expenditures totaled $298,829 as compared to $303,355 spent in 2009, a 1.5% decrease.

Building Official Tom Gray

$600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $Ͳ 2006

The Victoria Recreation Center is accounted for separately from the General Fund.

2007 Water

2008

Sewer

2009

2010

OTHER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Stormwater

Long Term Debt

Victoria Recreation Center

For the year ended 2010 the City had $38.3 million in long-term debt outstanding, as compare to $36.4 million in 2009, which increased by $1.9 million or 5.3%. For 2010, the city issued $1.4 million of General Obligation bonds for the 2010 street and reconstruction projects. The City also refunded the 2004 Water Revenue bonds, resulting in a savings of $260,000 in interest expense.

Revenues totaled $978,569 in 2010. Revenue from operations (excluding the ISD 112 facility rent and reimbursements) totaled $127,778 an increase of 10.8% compared to 2009.

Expenditures, including debt totaled $798,217, a decrease of $128,391 due to reduced capital replacement and debt service.

In November 2010, Standard & Poor’s affirmed the City’s bond rating of AA+, based on good financial management contributing to a trend of positive general fund operations, and maintenance of very strong reserves. The outlook is stable.

The City received for the third year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association for the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

The CAFR can be viewed on the City’s website www.ci.victoria.mn.us.

Victoria

Recreation Center

The Victoria Recreation Center offers a resident membership to anyone who works (full/part time) or owns a business in the City of Victoria. All membership categories will apply. Proof of employment or ownership required via pay stub or another type of document.

8475 Kochia Lane | Phone: (952)443-4255 | Fax: (952)443-3482 | www.ci.victoria.mn.us

Recreation Center Hours: Regular Hours begin Sept. 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Summer hours run through August 31 Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed on Sept. 5

Membership Information Monthly Membership

Daily Pass

Res. Non-Res. Single Adult $27.79 $35.27 Family $38.48 $49.16 Single 60+/ Youth (5-18) $21.38 $26.72

Adult Youth Senior Family

Res. Non-Res $6.00 $9.00 $3.00 $5.00 $3.00 $5.00 $10.00 $15.00

Yearly Membership Res. Non-Res. Single Adult $205.20 $285.36 Single Senior (60 +) $114.36 $171.00 Single Youth (5-18) $114.36 $171.00 Family $342.00 $478.80

Special Membership Packages Bronze Memberships Includes scheduled childcare Resident Single $293.91 Non-Res. Single $376.20 Resident Family $434.98 Non-Res. Family $576.06

Gold Single Membership Includes fitness classes Resident Single $315.28 Non-Res Single $398.62 Resident Family $456.36 Non-Res Family $598.50

Platinum Single Membership Includes fitness classes and scheduled child care Resident Single $365.51 Non-Res Single $448.88 Resident Family $506.59 Non-Res Family $646.59

6-Month Senior Membership (60+)

3-Month Student Membership

Resident Non-resident

Resident Non-Resident

$85.50 $117.56

$48.09 $64.13

Drop-in Fitness Classes

Drop-In Child Care

Call the Victoria Recreation Center or drop-in fitness schedule.

9 to 11 a.m. on Mon., Wed. and Fri. For children 6 months and up. Parents must remain in the building. See Child Care Cost Chart for fees. Cost is included in Bronze and Platinum memberships.

Member - Daily Fee (per visit) $5 Non-Member - Daily Fee (per visit) $7 Member Punch Card (10 Punch) $40 Non-Member Punch Card (10 Punch) $60

Member - Daily Fee (per class) Resident - Daily Fee (per class) Non-Resident - Daily Fee (per class) Member Punch Card (10 Punches) Resident Punch Card (10 Punches) Non-Res. Punch Card (10 Punches)

$5 $6 $7 $40 $50 $60

Open Gym

Open Skate

Beginning Sept. 1 Mon.-Fri. 7-8 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 8-10 p.m.

Gym users must be supervised by an adult if they are under 10 years old.

Beginning Sept. 1 Every day from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Free to members or the cost of a daily fee

*Open Gym is FREE to residents on Tuesdays and Saturdays. All users must be a member or pay the daily fee to use Open Gym

Developmental Skate Beginning Sept. 1 Mon., Wed. and Fri. 6-8 a.m.

What does the Victoria Recreation Center offer?

Health Reimbursement Blue Cross Blue Shield, UCare, and Health Partners Frequent Fitness membership discounts are available for those who are eligible. For any questions about memberships call (952)443-4255 for more information.

Indoor Walking/ Running Track The track is open during Recreation Center hours and is FREE to everyone.

Users must be 10 years of age or older to use the track without adult supervision. Please sign in at the front desk.

Youth in the Fitness Center Policy Youth ages 13 & 14 are able to use the fitness center with adult supervision (18 & over) and a signed waiver. Wrist bands must be worn and you get those at the front desk. Ages 15 & up can work out without adult supervision if they have a signed waiver.

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SPIRIT

50+ Artists

Live Music

Friday, August 26 7 pm - 11 pm

Saturday, August 27

Belly Dancing

10 am - 11 pm

Downtown Victoria Auction

Friday 7:00 pm

Arch Allies Band - archallies.com Styx, Journey & REO Tribute Band

Hammer-Schlagen

Bed Races

Saturday

Great Food

& so much more!

11:00 am

Art Fair, Business & Food Booths Open Gamin’ Ride & Matt Dunn, Magician

12:00 pm

Javier Trejo, Musician

1:00 pm

Hammer-Schlagen

2:00 pm

Belly Dancing

3:00 pm

Matt Dunn, Magician

3:30 pm

Adirondack Chair Auction

4:00 pm

Jamie Nelson, Musician

5:30 pm

Bed Races

7:00 pm

Tex Pistols Band - texpistolband.com

victoriaboa.org

Voted “Best Festival of the Southwest Metro”

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ABC Family Chiropractic offers variety of options for your care

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BC Family Chiropractic, which opened its doors in May of 2004, is owned by Dr. Becky and Jason Pauly.

Dr. Pauly has her specialty in pediatrics and pre-natal care, as well as cranial-sacral therapy and Nutritional Response Testing (NRT).

Pauly has an amazing team to serve you. Dr. Amber Miller is the other chiropractor at ABC. Helene Oberbroeckling serves not only as one of the front desk managers, but also is a certified practitioner of NRT. Kristen Kraemer keeps the patients smiling when they arrive as another one of the fabulous front desk managers.

At ABC, they offer a variety of options for chiropractic care, including relief care (pain-based, “come when you want” kind of care) to correc-

New address: 1405 78th Street Website: www.abcfamilychiro.com 952-443-3710 tive care (basically a workout program for your spine to help get it in shape—more long term) to wellness care (coming in on a regular basis either weekly, bi-weekly, or once a month—kind of like going to the dentist for a check-up). The practice member is in the driver’s seat, but Pauly and Miller will offer you their best recommended care options.

As a Mom herself to Dane, 3, and Judd,18 months, Pauly realizes that making health care decisions for your children can be hard, but with lots of open discussions with both the parent and the child, games, and of course, their famous

“Kid’s Club,” kids are begging their parents to bring them to their next adjustment!

As of August 1, ABC Family Chiropractic will be moving from its old location in the Hartman building near KleinBank to the Baker Building that currently houses Midwest Dental. ABC will be taking over the former Enso Yoga Studio’s space.

Pauly has been serving the Victoria area by taking care of her practice members in the office, but also by serving in various ways in the community, such as serving in many leadership roles in the chamber and other service organizations, hosting numerous events including eight “Ladies Night Out” events and three “Kids Fest” events. This fall will be no exception. The team at ABC Family Chiropractic will be hosting an open house, details to be released at a later date, as well as their

normal list of various health and wellness classes, including “Raising Healthy Kids” and “Nutrition 101: Reading Food Labels for Dummies.” In 2012, watch for another of ABC’s famous “Ladies Night Out” events! Check out ABC’s Facebook page and become a fan for details of these events, as well as many others.