T. Bishop:  "There were assumptions made that were wrong.  We don't have the population base and won't have it until 2020.  Assumptions haven't panned up.  We need to talk about what we're going to do about it."
R. Tieden:  "We could bring in some realtors."
T. Bishop:  "If we bring in every real-tor in the State of Minnesota, it wouldn't sell tomorrow.  We need to make up a $180,000 shortfall between now and the end of the year."

Proposed for 2007:
The proposed 2007 budget for the Victoria Field House still had to be dealt with.  It totals $1,066,289.
According to Finance Director Jylan Johnson, $508,256 (or 47.67%) of the revenues are proposed to come from user fees, advertising, contributions and dona-tions, and are proposed to be sufficient to cover the facility's gross revenue bond payments for 2007, totaling $374,722.
The remaining 52.33% of revenues are proposed to come from transfers from the city's General Fund and park improve-ment fees.

TIMBERWALL PREPARES TO EXPAND
BUYS SOME ADJACENT PROPERTY

On August 24^th Victoria councilmem-bers approved a resolution that increases in size the land that Timberwall Land-scaping owns along Highway 5 just west of downtown Victoria from 4.86 acres to 8.27 acres.
The request was made by Stephen Haefner, one of the owners of Timber-wall, on behalf of Marvin and Marie Storms, for a minor subdivision whereby 3.41 acres of the adjacent Storms property was conveyed to Timberwall.
City councilmembers added a condi-tion, however, that had not been added by the Planning Commission - that munici-pal water and sewer be brought to the site along with plans for expansion of the business.
Stated Mr. Haefner when asked if he planned to bring those services to his property, "We would intend to hook up to city sewer and water.  Obviously there'd be some expense ... a great cost to the Storms, so that's why we're proposing to expand over three to five years."
"For our business, we'd obviously prefer municipal utilities," he said.  "We hope to build a 15,000 to 20,000 square foot building and would want facilities for the public."
He explained, "The line has to run across the front of the Storms property to get to us.  Everybody would have their share of the cost.  Right now there are three of us."  The three property owners in that area, adjacent to each other, include Storms, Timberwall, and Servadock.
After adding a requirement to bring sewer and water to the site, Mayor Bohn pointed out to Marvin and Marie, "People who are retired can have that assessment deferred."

OTHER VICTORIA NEWS FROM AUGUST
LOOKING AT CADILLACS AND CHEVROLETS
*Mid County Coop donated $1,500 to the Victoria Fire Department in support of civic events and organizations.
*The C3 Hawks Youth Lacrosse Association donated $50 to the City of Victoria in appreciation for use of Victoria fields at Diethelm Park.
*The Deer Run Homeowners' Group donated $150 to the Victoria Fire Depart-ment with thanks for participating in their Fourth of July Parade.
*Council approved a $16,000 con-tract for Information Systems Support Services with Solution Builders.
*Staff will schedule a workshop with downtown Victoria businesses to discuss Phase Two of downtown redevelopment including street alignment, stormwater management, and structured parking.
*Jennie Range resigned as Adminis-trative Assistant for the City of Victoria.
*Council approved the purchase of a new computer for the Finance Technician at a cost not to exceed $2,000.
*Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report for street and drainage improvements for Woodstone Drive, Woodstone Lane, Woodstone Glen, and Smithtown Court. 
*Council authorized staff to advertise an RFP (Request for Proposals) as re-ceived by Aaron Timmerman of Tech 80 to replace the city's "out of date and in-efficient phone systems in all municipal buildings."  Asked Mayor Bohn, "Are we asking for a Cadillac when the people only want to pay for a Chevrolet?  I'd like to be able to tell taxpayers we're being prudent with their dollars."  Replied Ad-ministrator Dave Urbia, "We haven't been able to connect between buildings.  All these proposals will come back to you.  We'll get bids and then make a decision."
*Council accepted from Holy Family Catholic High School the donation and installation of a scoreboard for Lions Park baseball field, to be completed by this fall. 
*Construction of Water Booster Sta-tion #1 and Park Shelter Improvements near County Road 43 will be substantially completed by October 9^th.  Total contract amount is $534,044.
*Current total contract amount for the Water Treatment Plant and Fire Station Expansion is $8,498,383.
*Carpet in the front entrance of the Victoria Field House is worn out and has mildew.  It will be replaced by new tiles at a cost of $1,933.

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