Victoria: Where Urban Meets Suburban
One of Carver County's fastest-growing communities, Victoria every day welcomes new people to its neighborhoods. Ten lakes lie within Victoria’s boundaries, including Smithtown Bay of Lake Minnetonka, Auburn, Church, Tamarack, Virginia, Zumbra, Schutz, Stone and Stieger lakes. Parks abound for active and passive use. Lions Community Park offers softball/baseball fields, hockey, tennis, basketball and horseshoes. Diethelm Park is the home of baseball/softball fields, soccer/lacrosse fields, the Victoria Skate Park and the Victoria Field House, which contains an indoor ice arena, gymnasium and fitness center.
Recreational opportunities are endless in and near Victoria. The Lowry Nature Center and Carver Park Reserve are major attractions for those who appreciate nature and environmental protection. The University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Farm is located in Victoria, offering its 150-plus varieties of apples each fall. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum borders on the east.
With a recent downtown improvement project and an elementary school, the community is preparing for continued growth while preserving its small-town charm.
Population Growth
Year Population
1980 1,425
1990 2,354
2000 4,205
2003 5,167
2005 5,837 est.
Sources: Metropolitan Council & City of Victoria
City of Victoria
Police and Fire Emergency 911
Police (General Information) 952-361-1231
Fire (General Information) 952-443-4240
Victoria City Hall
P.O. Box 36, 7951 Rose St., Victoria, 55386 952-443-4210
Fax 952-443-2110
E-mail info@ci.victoria.mn.us
Web site www.ci.victoria.mn.us
Office hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
City Departments
City Administrator
Stephen T. Sarvi 952-443-4210
E-mail ssarvi@ci.victoria.mn.us
City Clerk
Jennifer Kretsch 952-443-4210
E-mail jkretsch@ci.victoria.mn.us
Building Official
Tom Gray 952-443-4210
E-mail tgray@ci.victoria.mn.us
Building Inspector
Bill Schwanke 952-443-4210
E-mail wschwanke@ci.victoria.mn.us
Consulting Engineer
Cara L. Geheren P.E., TDKA 952-443-4210
E-mail cityengineer@ci.victoria.mn.us
Planner
Holly Kreft 952-443-4210
E-mail hkreft@ci.victoria.mn.us
Public Works
Superintendent, Bruce Osborn 952-443-4210
E-mail bosborn@ci.victoria.mn.us
Parks & Recreation/Field House
Field House 952-443-4255
Victoria City Council
Mayor
Mary Hershberger Thun
P.O. Box 36, Victoria 952-470-1212
Council Members
Tim Amundsen
P.O. Box 36, Victoria 952-443-4210
Jim Paulsen
P.O. Box 36, Victoria 952-443-4210
Kim Roden
P.O. Box 36, Victoria 952-443-1866
Rick Tieden
P.O. Box 36, Victoria 952-443-3191
Meetings
Victoria City Council
Council chambers, 6:30 p.m. Meets the second and fourth Thursday.
Planning Commission
Council chambers, 7 p.m. Meets on the first and third Tuesday.
Park and Recreation Committee
Council chambers, 6:30 p.m. Meets on the first Thursday.
Senior Commission
Council chambers, 8 a.m. Meets on the first Tuesday.
Commissions
Planning Commission
Gordy Simanton, Chairman 952-470-9114
James Donadio 942-401-8663
Byron Hiivala 952-443-3055
William Mead 952-443-9935
Thomas Vogt 952-443-4736
Jim Paulsen, Council Representative 952-443-4210
Park and Recreation Committee
Jonathan Cobb 952-443-1999
Dan Barsness 952-443-4003
Mary Erickson 952-443-2921
Jerald Moja 952-443-1866
Ann Hoelscher 952-474-2337
Rick Tieden, Council Representative 952-443-3191
City Ordinances
The City of Victoria has several city ordinances requiring licenses and permits. For more information and details about the ordinances, contact the city offices at 952-443-2363 or visit www.ci.victoria.mn.us.
Victoria Fire Department
EMERGENCIES–Call 911
Victoria Fire Station
1500 80th St., Victoria
The City of Victoria and part of the surrounding rural community is served by a volunteer fire department.
Fire Chief: Tim Walsh
E-mail vicfire@ci.victoria.mn.us