We have been presented an amazing opportunity to work with ITD on re-striping Main St this summer! However, if we are to take advantage of this opportunity we need to act fast. Our City Engineer, Rob Husveldt, spent last week working with Matt Davision from ITD, and Rob Bernstein our City Traffic Engineer on a plan to change our current 4 lane configuration on Main St to 3 lanes. This plan currently includes: 1 center turn lane, 1 lane of vehicular travel each way, and Bike Lanes on both sides.
The preliminary plan will be presented to Council and the Public on Wednesday Night's Council Meeting at 6:30 pm at the City Hall.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Budget Cycle has Begun and we need your help!
Like all municipalities these days, Victor is struggling to spend your money wisely. In that regard I have asked our City Council to adopt a new way of tackling the yearly budget. The method we are using this year is called Budgeting for Outcomes.
This is methodology is endorsed by the Government Finance Officers Association:
"The common reaction to fiscal pressure has been across-the-board cuts, which weaken every program equally, regardless of its impact on citizens. Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) for Smaller Communities is a novel approach to budgeting that starts with the results citizens want and focuses not on how to cut 10 or 15 percent from the budget, but on how to maximize the results produced with the remaining 85 to 90 percent. BFO represents a sustainable approach to budgeting - one that can be used year after year to maintain long-term fiscal balance while simultaneously improving the value government delivers to the public."
The first step we took toward BFO was to have a 1st Annual City Council Retreat. Myself, the City Administrator, and the entire City Council Spent 2 days working through exercises lead by facilitator Fran Van Houten that helped us to create a BFO road map so to speak.
Now what? Now it's time for you to get involved. We want to know if our Fiscal Goals align with how you want us to spend your money next year.
Here are the 4 Fiscal Goals we came up with for this year's Budget:
* A welcoming Community built on relationships where people feel accepted.
* A place where generations can (afford to) work, live, play, and learn in our community.
* A safe and multi-modal accessible community.
* A sustainable economy with a focus on downtown.
We need to hear from you about these goals and here's how:
Thursday June 11th - 5:30pm - 9pm - Budget and Beers @ Wildlife Pizza
Come by for $3 beers, $2 slices, and a conversation with your Councilmen and Mayor about how we came to these 4 goals
Saturday June 13th - Community Picnic - Pioneer Park Victor
Come by for a free community picnic (please bring a side dish and your kids) and chat with your Councilmen about how they came to these 4 goals.
Date and Time TBA - LDS Church Budget information session.
If you are unable to attend these gatherings, please take a moment to fill out this survey:
Click Here to take survey
This is methodology is endorsed by the Government Finance Officers Association:
"The common reaction to fiscal pressure has been across-the-board cuts, which weaken every program equally, regardless of its impact on citizens. Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) for Smaller Communities is a novel approach to budgeting that starts with the results citizens want and focuses not on how to cut 10 or 15 percent from the budget, but on how to maximize the results produced with the remaining 85 to 90 percent. BFO represents a sustainable approach to budgeting - one that can be used year after year to maintain long-term fiscal balance while simultaneously improving the value government delivers to the public."
The first step we took toward BFO was to have a 1st Annual City Council Retreat. Myself, the City Administrator, and the entire City Council Spent 2 days working through exercises lead by facilitator Fran Van Houten that helped us to create a BFO road map so to speak.
Now what? Now it's time for you to get involved. We want to know if our Fiscal Goals align with how you want us to spend your money next year.
Here are the 4 Fiscal Goals we came up with for this year's Budget:
* A welcoming Community built on relationships where people feel accepted.
* A place where generations can (afford to) work, live, play, and learn in our community.
* A safe and multi-modal accessible community.
* A sustainable economy with a focus on downtown.
We need to hear from you about these goals and here's how:
Thursday June 11th - 5:30pm - 9pm - Budget and Beers @ Wildlife Pizza
Come by for $3 beers, $2 slices, and a conversation with your Councilmen and Mayor about how we came to these 4 goals
Saturday June 13th - Community Picnic - Pioneer Park Victor
Come by for a free community picnic (please bring a side dish and your kids) and chat with your Councilmen about how they came to these 4 goals.
Date and Time TBA - LDS Church Budget information session.
If you are unable to attend these gatherings, please take a moment to fill out this survey:
Click Here to take survey
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 10, 2009 Victor City Hall
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
7:00 Pledge of Allegiance and Minutes Review
7:15 Rotary Food Bank of Teton Valley – Maren Erickson – 20 minutes
7:35 North Well – Forsgren & Associates – 30 minutes
8:05 Lease/Maintenance Agreement – Ice Hockey Rink – 60 minutes
9:05 Executive Session per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (c)
Travis Thompson – Land Acquisition – 60 minutes
10:05 Government Affairs – Herb Heimerl – 15 minutes
10:15 Timberline Development Agreement – 30 minutes
10:30 ITD – Road Striping – Rob Heuseveldt – 30 minutes
Consent Agenda
Timberline Ranches – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Victor Crossroads – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Sunset Village – Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law
Mountain Shadows - MOU
Maintenance
Water Meters – Radio Reads and Associated Costs
Calendaring
June 13th – Arbor Day/Community Picnic – 11:00-2:00
July 4th – City Park – Food Vending – 7:00 a.m. – Lunch
Bills and Adjourn
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
7:00 Pledge of Allegiance and Minutes Review
7:15 Rotary Food Bank of Teton Valley – Maren Erickson – 20 minutes
7:35 North Well – Forsgren & Associates – 30 minutes
8:05 Lease/Maintenance Agreement – Ice Hockey Rink – 60 minutes
9:05 Executive Session per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (c)
Travis Thompson – Land Acquisition – 60 minutes
10:05 Government Affairs – Herb Heimerl – 15 minutes
10:15 Timberline Development Agreement – 30 minutes
10:30 ITD – Road Striping – Rob Heuseveldt – 30 minutes
Consent Agenda
Timberline Ranches – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Victor Crossroads – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Sunset Village – Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law
Mountain Shadows - MOU
Maintenance
Water Meters – Radio Reads and Associated Costs
Calendaring
June 13th – Arbor Day/Community Picnic – 11:00-2:00
July 4th – City Park – Food Vending – 7:00 a.m. – Lunch
Bills and Adjourn
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
COUNCIL AGENDA - MAY 13, 2009
7:00 Pledge of Allegiance and Minutes Review
7:15 Bob Benedict – County Commissioner Visit – 30 minutes
7:45 Public Hearing–Chapters I & II of VictorDevelopment Ordinance – 30 minutes
8:15 Lease Agreement – Ice Hockey Rink – 30 minutes
8:45 Grant Writer Hiring – Update – 15 minutes
9:00 Victor Velo – 15 minutes
9:15 Airport Subdivision CCR’s – 30 minutes
9:45 Consent Agenda
“Red Flag” Resolution
Cowboy Roadhouse Lodge – MOU
Center Street Condos – MOU
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Blackhawk Estates – Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law
Sunset Village – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Visitors
Planning and Zoning
New P&Z Commissioner Interview – 15 minutes
Maintenance
General Engineering Items – 15 minutes
Administrative
“Bark at the Park” – Animal Shelter Benefit
Calendaring
May 20 – AIC Budget Webcast Training (3:00 p.m.)
May 21 – Mock Emergency Drill – (9:00 -3:00 p.m.)
June 13 – Arbor Day/Community Picnic
June 16-19- AIC Summer Conference
Bills and Adjourn
7:15 Bob Benedict – County Commissioner Visit – 30 minutes
7:45 Public Hearing–Chapters I & II of VictorDevelopment Ordinance – 30 minutes
8:15 Lease Agreement – Ice Hockey Rink – 30 minutes
8:45 Grant Writer Hiring – Update – 15 minutes
9:00 Victor Velo – 15 minutes
9:15 Airport Subdivision CCR’s – 30 minutes
9:45 Consent Agenda
“Red Flag” Resolution
Cowboy Roadhouse Lodge – MOU
Center Street Condos – MOU
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Blackhawk Estates – Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law
Sunset Village – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Visitors
Planning and Zoning
New P&Z Commissioner Interview – 15 minutes
Maintenance
General Engineering Items – 15 minutes
Administrative
“Bark at the Park” – Animal Shelter Benefit
Calendaring
May 20 – AIC Budget Webcast Training (3:00 p.m.)
May 21 – Mock Emergency Drill – (9:00 -3:00 p.m.)
June 13 – Arbor Day/Community Picnic
June 16-19- AIC Summer Conference
Bills and Adjourn
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Council Agenda April 29, 2009
7:00 Pledge of Allegiance and Minutes Review
7:15 Teton County Housing Authority – Goals – 30 minutes
7:45 Public Hearing – South Mountain Development – 60 minutes
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Extension and Development Agreement
8:45 Mountain Shadows – Rescinding of Final Plat Recording – 15 minutes
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
9:00 Discussion for Expiration Dates of Out of City Sewer Permits – 10 minutes
9:10 Victor Crossroads - MOU – 30 minutes
A portion of this meeting may be called into Executive Session
9:40 Grant Thompson - Foundation on S. Main – 15 minutes
9:55 Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law – Wranglers Ridge – 15 min.
10:10 Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law – Blackhawk Estates – 15 min.
10:25 Grant Writer Position Update – 30 minutes
Maintenance
Construction Estimates for Well Pumphouse – 15 minutes
Updated Sewer Plant Estimates – 15 minutes
Administrative
Work Meeting – Date Scheduling
Electronic Media Policy
Team Builders – Chamber Use Agreement
Calendaring
Council Retreat – May 8–9
Arbor Day/Community Picnic – June 13
Bills
7:15 Teton County Housing Authority – Goals – 30 minutes
7:45 Public Hearing – South Mountain Development – 60 minutes
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Extension and Development Agreement
8:45 Mountain Shadows – Rescinding of Final Plat Recording – 15 minutes
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
9:00 Discussion for Expiration Dates of Out of City Sewer Permits – 10 minutes
9:10 Victor Crossroads - MOU – 30 minutes
A portion of this meeting may be called into Executive Session
9:40 Grant Thompson - Foundation on S. Main – 15 minutes
9:55 Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law – Wranglers Ridge – 15 min.
10:10 Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law – Blackhawk Estates – 15 min.
10:25 Grant Writer Position Update – 30 minutes
Maintenance
Construction Estimates for Well Pumphouse – 15 minutes
Updated Sewer Plant Estimates – 15 minutes
Administrative
Work Meeting – Date Scheduling
Electronic Media Policy
Team Builders – Chamber Use Agreement
Calendaring
Council Retreat – May 8–9
Arbor Day/Community Picnic – June 13
Bills
Sunday, April 19, 2009
I hope you are aware already of the design charrettes being conducted this week at City Hall in regards to Pioneer Park. Below is an outline of the activities. Since this exercise is focused on actual design work, a big portion of the events are centered around design professionals. However, there are many opportunities to get your input heard. Please come to City Hall Monday from 6:30-8pm and Thursday from 6:30-8pm to see the first draft and give your input. The following Thursday will also have the potential for comment. The overall master planning effort for Pioneer Park will continue through the year, but decisions about the Transit Facility and the Recreation Center / Ice Rink will come very quickly with the goal of breaking ground this summer. As always, silence implies consent. I look forward to hearing your vision for our Civic space!
CHARRETTE AGENDA
Victor City Hall
12:00-8:00pm
April 20th 2009 VICTOR CIVIC SITE DESIGN WORKHOP
12:00 Introduction, (at City Hall) Bill Knight
Current Uses
Transit Center Grant/Winter Arena
Development of Program
Public Input/Uses by Rank Order
Input from P & Z (Mike O.?) City Council (Scott F?)
12:30 -1:15 Lunch/Site Tour (walk/auto tour if adverse weather)
1:30- 3:00 First Cut, Master Plan
The Big Picture, Site organization & circulation
Use Categories – Space Allocation
Open Area Facilities/Spaces
Passive/Natural Spaces
Building Sites
Building Forms/Mass
Building Sites
3:00-3:30 Pin Up & Review , Circulation/ Site Organization (Refreshment Break)
3:30- 4:30 Back to the Drawing Boards
Focus on all categories above & refine
Parking
Pedestrian
Bicycle
4:30-4:45 Informal Review, Discuss Options to present
4:45-6:00 Prepare Drawings for evening Pin ups.
6:00 Wrap-up and Critique & Dinner
6:30-8:00 Informal Public Review & Discussion
THURSDAY APRIL 23 12:00-6:00 Refine Preferred Alternatives
Start Design Development of Transit Facility, Ice & Recreation Facility Site Plan.
6:30-8:00 Public Review & Discussion
THURDAY APRIL 30, 12:00 -6:00 Refine designs & presentations if necessary.
6:30-8:00 Formal Public Review & Discussion
CHARRETTE AGENDA
Victor City Hall
12:00-8:00pm
April 20th 2009 VICTOR CIVIC SITE DESIGN WORKHOP
12:00 Introduction, (at City Hall) Bill Knight
Current Uses
Transit Center Grant/Winter Arena
Development of Program
Public Input/Uses by Rank Order
Input from P & Z (Mike O.?) City Council (Scott F?)
12:30 -1:15 Lunch/Site Tour (walk/auto tour if adverse weather)
1:30- 3:00 First Cut, Master Plan
The Big Picture, Site organization & circulation
Use Categories – Space Allocation
Open Area Facilities/Spaces
Passive/Natural Spaces
Building Sites
Building Forms/Mass
Building Sites
3:00-3:30 Pin Up & Review , Circulation/ Site Organization (Refreshment Break)
3:30- 4:30 Back to the Drawing Boards
Focus on all categories above & refine
Parking
Pedestrian
Bicycle
4:30-4:45 Informal Review, Discuss Options to present
4:45-6:00 Prepare Drawings for evening Pin ups.
6:00 Wrap-up and Critique & Dinner
6:30-8:00 Informal Public Review & Discussion
THURSDAY APRIL 23 12:00-6:00 Refine Preferred Alternatives
Start Design Development of Transit Facility, Ice & Recreation Facility Site Plan.
6:30-8:00 Public Review & Discussion
THURDAY APRIL 30, 12:00 -6:00 Refine designs & presentations if necessary.
6:30-8:00 Formal Public Review & Discussion
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Teton Valley Foundation Press Release - Music on Main
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2009
Teton Valley Foundation Planning an abridged, five-week music on Main series
Board considers series timing and long term location
The Teton Valley Foundation (TVF) announced today its plans for a shortened Music on Main concert series. The board decision is based on the tough economic climate which has caused two major sponsors representing almost 30% of the TVF's 2008 program income, to opt out of 2009 participation.
"This event has quickly become a rite of summer for Teton Valley residents, whether full or part-time," said board member, Rick Baldwin. "We recognize that in difficult times it is more important than ever to bring our community together for this great cultural tradition." TVF determined a shorter season would allow them to continue to provide quality programming, assuming they can reach their reduced sponsorship goal of $30,000. The group has current commitments of $10,000.
While the concert series has historically taken place on all the Thursdays in July and August, this year's five week series is scheduled to begin on July 30th and end on August 27th. "This schedule was originally set to avoid interference with a busy early summer schedule," said board member Jeffrey Potter who is working on the lineup.
TVF has hosted the series for the past three summers in downtown Driggs, initially in the location where the Colter building now resides. The group hopes to hold Music on Main in last summer's Driggs City Building plaza location. There are, however, some complicating factors that could force TVF to move again. To reduce costs, the group plans to use a modular stage which would have to remain in place for the full five weeks of the series. In addition, pending construction on the City building could interfere with the already cramped space. TVF is working with the City to resolve these potential impediments. "The City of Driggs has always been a big proponent of Music on Main. Driggs is central to the valley and the downtown location is pedestrian friendly," said board secretary Jennifer Rein. "We like this location and believe the City will find a way to allow us to stay this summer."
Rein went on, "If we have to find a new location yet again, we would like it to have the potential to be a permanent location. We believe our best alternatives may reside in Victor." The group is revisiting the Victor City Park location and has been in discussions with Teton Basin Ice & Recreation about an alliance to use their facility. "We have spent considerable time and money re-creating a park in each of the last three summers. The Victor City and Pioneer park locations provide beautiful park atmosphere, significant space to allow for growing crowds and pedestrian friendly access to Victor residents. Victor City Park has the downtown, Main Street advantage and TBIR's location will have a shelter to provide rain back up."
Music on Main is a weekly concert series that is free to the public. The program is funded by business sponsorship, concession sales and importantly, individual donations. "It is important for individuals to donate now if they value this series and donate at each of the shows," stated Jon Pinardi, also a TVF board member. Individuals can send donations to the Teton Valley Foundation at PO Box 50, Victor, ID 83455 or go to www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org. Pinardi added, "The series would not be possible without the hard work of our volunteers."
The Teton Valley Foundation's mission is to plan, organize and implement cultural, educational and recreational events for the benefit of the community. We strive to host several world-class, multi-day events each year to promote, market and enhance the unique nature of the Valley and increase economic activity in the community placing specific emphasis on our downtowns.
For more information on the series, the Foundation and how to get involved, check out the Foundation's website at www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org.
Teton Valley Foundation
PO Box 50
Victor, ID 83455
(208) 201-5356
March 29, 2009
Teton Valley Foundation Planning an abridged, five-week music on Main series
Board considers series timing and long term location
The Teton Valley Foundation (TVF) announced today its plans for a shortened Music on Main concert series. The board decision is based on the tough economic climate which has caused two major sponsors representing almost 30% of the TVF's 2008 program income, to opt out of 2009 participation.
"This event has quickly become a rite of summer for Teton Valley residents, whether full or part-time," said board member, Rick Baldwin. "We recognize that in difficult times it is more important than ever to bring our community together for this great cultural tradition." TVF determined a shorter season would allow them to continue to provide quality programming, assuming they can reach their reduced sponsorship goal of $30,000. The group has current commitments of $10,000.
While the concert series has historically taken place on all the Thursdays in July and August, this year's five week series is scheduled to begin on July 30th and end on August 27th. "This schedule was originally set to avoid interference with a busy early summer schedule," said board member Jeffrey Potter who is working on the lineup.
TVF has hosted the series for the past three summers in downtown Driggs, initially in the location where the Colter building now resides. The group hopes to hold Music on Main in last summer's Driggs City Building plaza location. There are, however, some complicating factors that could force TVF to move again. To reduce costs, the group plans to use a modular stage which would have to remain in place for the full five weeks of the series. In addition, pending construction on the City building could interfere with the already cramped space. TVF is working with the City to resolve these potential impediments. "The City of Driggs has always been a big proponent of Music on Main. Driggs is central to the valley and the downtown location is pedestrian friendly," said board secretary Jennifer Rein. "We like this location and believe the City will find a way to allow us to stay this summer."
Rein went on, "If we have to find a new location yet again, we would like it to have the potential to be a permanent location. We believe our best alternatives may reside in Victor." The group is revisiting the Victor City Park location and has been in discussions with Teton Basin Ice & Recreation about an alliance to use their facility. "We have spent considerable time and money re-creating a park in each of the last three summers. The Victor City and Pioneer park locations provide beautiful park atmosphere, significant space to allow for growing crowds and pedestrian friendly access to Victor residents. Victor City Park has the downtown, Main Street advantage and TBIR's location will have a shelter to provide rain back up."
Music on Main is a weekly concert series that is free to the public. The program is funded by business sponsorship, concession sales and importantly, individual donations. "It is important for individuals to donate now if they value this series and donate at each of the shows," stated Jon Pinardi, also a TVF board member. Individuals can send donations to the Teton Valley Foundation at PO Box 50, Victor, ID 83455 or go to www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org. Pinardi added, "The series would not be possible without the hard work of our volunteers."
The Teton Valley Foundation's mission is to plan, organize and implement cultural, educational and recreational events for the benefit of the community. We strive to host several world-class, multi-day events each year to promote, market and enhance the unique nature of the Valley and increase economic activity in the community placing specific emphasis on our downtowns.
For more information on the series, the Foundation and how to get involved, check out the Foundation's website at www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org.
Teton Valley Foundation
PO Box 50
Victor, ID 83455
(208) 201-5356
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