Victoria Academy
From city streets to park trails, staff at the City of Victoria lay the foundations for the community to connect and grow.
Victoria Academy is an interactive experience for community members to discover more about Victoria, Minnesota. Throughout the program, City of Victoria staff and partners will discuss the impact and background of a number of topics.
Victoria Academy Session #1 – Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
- Meet Victoria Today: An Overview of the City of Victoria
Dana Hardie, City Manager - A Look at Victoria Before: A History of Victoria
Victoria Academy Session #2 – Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Water Treatment Plant, 1500 80th St, Victoria, MN 55386
- Foundations of Victoria: Building in Our Town
Scott McCarty, Building Official - Water Use in Victoria: Treatment and Conservation
Brady Lee, Water Superintendent
Victoria Academy Session #3 – Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Victoria Fire Station, 1500 80th Street, Victoria, MN 55386
- Keeping Victoria Safe: A Look at Public Safety in Victoria
Carver County Sheriff’s Office Deputy - Protecting Victoria: Inside the Victoria Fire Department
Trenton Klos, Deputy Fire Chief; Dave Shoger, Assistant Fire Chief
Victoria Academy Session #4 – Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Public Works Building, 8001 Bavaria Road, Victoria, MN 55386
- A Map of Victoria: Laying the Groundwork to Grow
Cara Geheren, City Engineer - Keeping Victoria Together: The Many Jobs of Public Works
Dave Shoger, Public Works Director
Victoria Academy Session #5 – Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Lions Pavilion, 1505 82nd St, Victoria, MN 55386
- Victoria’s Voice: The Election Process in Victoria
Alyssa Swanson, Interim Parks & Recreation Director / Assistant City Manager - A Growing Victoria: Planning What’s Next for Victoria
Jenn Brewington, Community & Economic Director
Victoria Academy Session #6 – Thursday, May 9, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Picnic Shelter, Wassermann Lake Preserve, 9175 Church Lake Blvd, Victoria, MN 55386
(Weather Backup: Victoria Recreation Center, 8475 Kochia Lane, Victoria, MN 55386)
- Victoria, City of Lakes & Parks: A Place to Connect and Enjoy the Outdoors
Alyssa Swanson, Interim Parks & Recreation Director / Assistant City Manager - A Responsible Victoria: Balancing the Needs of Victoria
Trish Pollock, Finance Director / Assistant City Manager
The Victoria Citizens Academy draws on learning from successful citizen academies across the nation. These academies are often modeled after citizens police academies, which began in the mid-1980’s as a tool to foster stronger citizen commitment to police department and community, in an effort to reduce crime. Citizen police academies are now popular in communities large and small throughout the country.
| Victoria Academy Details Dates: Thursdays, April 4 to May 9, 2024 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: City Buildings Around Victoria, Minnesota Cost: Free Refreshments: Snacks and treats provided at each session! |
2024 Program Registration
Thank you for your interest! Registration is now full. Please contact Kendra Grahl, City of Victoria Communications & Engagement Director, at kgrahl@ci.victoria.mn.us or (952) 443-4230 with any questions or if you would like to be added to the waitlist. If you registered and do not receive a welcome email to the program, please check your Junk or Spam folder in your email inbox.
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City of Victoria Communications & Public Engagement The City of Victoria Communications & Public Engagement Department creates interactive and engaging opportunities for our community to connect with neighbors and learn more about the City of Victoria and the surrounding area. |