Regular Council Meeting - Oct 11 2021

Monday, October 11, 2021

Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation

2021 Legislative session update

Auburn Acres trail gap proposal

Metronet expansion status

Parks and trails maintenance and beautification

Autumn seasonal announcements and compost reminders

Areas of Interest (4)

Proposed half-mile trail in Auburn Acres could connect Victoria to Waconia, boosting local business.
Concerns over lack of safe pedestrian crossing on Highway 5 for Auburn Acres residents.
State Representative Greg Bowe highlights the success of a 25 million dollar funding bill for Highway 212.
City Council debating the impact of upcoming Highway 5 expansion on future trail development.

Votes (3)

Adopt the final agenda

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Adopt the consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

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Adjourn

CarriedVoice vote

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Notable Quotes (3)

I'm a strong supporter of local control because victoria knows more about victoria than saint paul ever will.
— Greg Bowe

Local ControlDiscussing the return of decision-making powers to local government.

I come to you today with a proposal to put a trail a 0.5 mile trail from auburn drive on the north side of highway 5 to sticker steiger lake lane.
— Sarah Baron

InfrastructureProposing a new trail to improve safety and accessibility.

Please do not blow your leaves down the sanitary sewers it's not a good place.
— Mayor McMillan

Public WorksClosing public service announcement regarding city infrastructure.

People (4)

Mayor McMillanMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

Greg BoweState Representative

Representing District 47B, provided a legislative summary.

Sarah BaronResident

Representing the Auburn Acres neighborhood regarding trail access.

Ann MonkePark and Rec Director

Consulted regarding park trail planning and maintenance.

Places Mentioned

Victoria City Council ChambersBay Front ParkAuburn Acres neighborhoodHighway 5Highway 21282nd Street and County Road 18Lyman Boulevard

Events & Meetings (3)

Joint workshop with Planning Commission: Nov 8, 5 PM
Budget workshop: Nov 22, 5 PM
Mini fall festival: Nov 2, 5-8 PM, Bay Front Park

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Proclamation 2021-05

Declaring October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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