Victoria City Council — Transcript
Monday, June 22, 2026
Park and Recreation Month Proclamation
Minnesota Council on Local Results and Innovations Comprehensive Performance Measurement Program
Atoria Lake Town Sketch Plat Review
Hotel Victoria Final Plat and Encroachment Agreement
Zoning Text Amendment for Fence Setbacks
Downtown Noise Complaints and Development Updates
Votes (5)
Proclamation recognizing July as Park and Rec Month
Dissent: None
The Mayor read Proclamation 2026-6, which outlines the benefits of parks and recreation, including fostering community, health, well-being, and economic vitality. It encouraged residents to celebrate and utilize local park facilities and programs.
Adopt a resolution authorizing continued participation in the Minnesota Council on Local Results and Innovations Comprehensive Performance Measurement Program
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Patterson [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]
Staff explained that item 5.13 was pulled from the consent agenda and presented separately because it was accidentally omitted from the main agenda due to a software glitch. It's a time-sensitive item that ensures the city's eligibility for state aid ($1,700) and potential levy limit exemptions by maintaining transparency with key performance indicators, a program the city has participated in since 2019.
Sketch plat submitted by Ebenezer Development for Atoria located at 2285 Arboritum Boulevard
Dissent: None
The city planner presented a sketch plat for a 76-unit senior co-op and other housing, noting it's a reduction from a previous Amira project. Key points included the need for rezoning from CBD to R4 high-density residential, shoreland overlay impacts, parkland dedication via a trail corridor, and extensive public/commission feedback regarding traffic, trail construction, and density. A representative from the developer explained the co-op model, its ownership structure, and the pre-sale process. Council members expressed support for senior housing and affordability, raised concerns about Highway 5 access and trail funding, but recognized the project's lower density and potential benefits for the city.
Final plaque, conditional use permit and encroachment agreement for the Hotel Victoria commercial development
Dissent: None
Moved by Mayor [00:00] · Seconded by Council Member Roberts [00:00]
The city planner presented the final details for the 46-unit Hotel Victoria, noting that the developer had addressed parking concerns by proposing angled parking modifications on Stiger Lake Lane within Carver County property, achieving a net-zero impact on on-street parking. An encroachment agreement for building overhangs was also detailed. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with specific conditions, including Carver County's approval of the lane modifications and a sidewalk connection from a contractor staging area. Council members expressed strong support, emphasizing the hotel's benefit to downtown businesses and tourism.
Zoning text amendment request regarding fence setbacks
Dissent: None
Moved by Mayor [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]
Mr. Brierly presented a resident-initiated zoning text amendment to redefine fence setbacks from storm water pipes, specifically focusing on fence posts rather than the entire fence. The change allows for gates across pipes, which improves access for public works for maintenance while letting residents maximize their property use. The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval, and no negative impacts were identified during the discussion.
Notable Quotes (11)
Whereas the 2026 theme for Parks and Recreation Month, the power of celebrates the power of parks and recreation to bring communities together, strengthen health and well-being, and foster resilient, connected neighborhoods.
This allows us to be eligible for levy limit exemp exempts us from levy limits if we participate in this and we get a state aid distribution in uh per capita dispersement in the amount of about $1,700.
So, by approving this, we basically get ourselves 1,700 bucks. If we don't approve it, we don't get our $1,700.
It is an ownership model where there is one master mortgage and then the members um or shareholders uh actually live in the cooperative and so they buy a share.
I think it would be beneficial for us to take uh another run at the mindot for having an exit directly from this parcel back to Highway 5.
I absolutely agree. I just don't know if [clears throat] it's part of the sketch plat. But I think we have to look at jogging north of the three properties that don't want to sell.
I I do like the concept of a co-op. I think it's uh I agree. I think that's going to get um it serves it checks a couple of boxes for us. The senior housing component, the affordability component.
I I don't have any questions. I just I think, you know, I think we've said it before. I think it's a going to be a great addition to the downtown.
Agreed. I think it's it's a lot of work has gone into this. So I think it's uh a need and keep the wallet share in Victoria right for another night or two.
The main thing looking at it is changing how we define a fence setback from storm water posts, primarily on residential properties. Instead of looking at it from the stance of the fence itself, we'd look at the post specifically as that measurement.
I couldn't come up with anything. I tried to do a little search on it. I couldn't come up with anything. What What is the negative here?
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month.
Authorizing continued participation for levy limit exemptions and state aid.
Proposal for a 76-unit cooperative senior housing apartment and associated housing.
Reference for previous Amira project and upcoming detailed submissions for Atoria Lake Town.
Proposed zoning district for Atoria Lake Town.
Additional layer of zoning anticipated for Atoria Lake Town due to shoreland overlay.
City's long-term development plan referenced in Atoria Lake Town zoning discussion.
Final subdivision plan for the Hotel Victoria development.
Approved for shared parking arrangement for Hotel Victoria.
Approved for building overhangs for Hotel Victoria.
Amending minimum fence setbacks from storm water pipes.