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CITY COUNCIL MAKES ANNUAL ASSIGNMENTS

AND APPOINTMENTS FOR 2013

         First order of business at the first meeting in the New Year of the Victoria City Council on January 14th was the swearing in of the new mayor and two new councilmembers duly elected to office this past November 2012. 

         After the oath of office, the City of Victoria could function legally under the leadership of Mayor Tom O'Connor, assisted by Councilmembers Joe Pavelko and Lani Basa, as well as already seated Councilmembers Tom Strigel and Jim Crowley.

         City Attorney Mike Norton had the honors.  The Oath of Office:  "I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and that I will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Council Member of the City of Victoria in the County of Carver, the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability."

         Said Mayor O'Connor, formerly Councilmember Tom O'Connor, "We welcome Lani and Joe.  We will face many challenges.  There are also opportunities.  We will work in a courteous and respectful manner, relying to a big degree on the expertise of our staff, for the residents of Victoria."

         Next order of business was to organize the various city committees, commissions, and consulting staff.

         Acting Mayor: Jim Crowley.

         Economic Development Authority:  President Tom O'Connor, Executive Director Don Uram, Commissioners Lani Basa, Jim Crowley, Joe Pavelko, Tom Strigel.

         Fire Relief Association:  Standing appointments of Mayor Tom O'Connor, City Manager Don Uram, Fire Chief Andrew Heger.

         LMCC:  Manager Don Uram.

         Park & Rec Committee:  Jim Crowley.

         Planning Commission: Joe Pavelko and Mayor Tom O'Connor.

         Business Development Committee:  Joe Pavelko.

         Finance Committee: Lani Basa plus the standing appointments of the mayor, city finance director, and city manager.

         Personnel Committee: Tom Strigel plus standing appointments of the mayor and city manager.

         Senior Commission:  Tom O'Connor.

         City Attorney: Mike Norton of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered.

 

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Mayor Grandpa O'Connor and two of his grandchildren, Maura, 4, and Ryan, 2, who attended the swearing in ceremony on January 14th.  They and their parents, Tom's daughter Meghan and her husband Phil, live in the Lakebridge development of Victoria.

Councilmember Joe Pavelko

Councilmember Lani Basa