Victor's Annual Business Scarecrow Contest 

Best Use of Business Theme: Pinky the Pizza Monster- Pinky G's

Best Use of Recycled Materials: Monsieur Brew- Atelier Coffee

Kids Choice: Student Scarecrow- Teton Science School
Most Humorous: Banker Barbie- US Bank (Victor Branch)
Best Use of Teton Theme: Scary Skuggler- Valley of the Tetons Library (Victor Branch)




October 3- Scarecrows MUST be on display this date so the CITY can take pictures for voting and marketing

October 10-31- Voting days for our wonderful community members

October 28- Victor Downtown Trick-or-Treating

November 15- Removal Deadline- Scarecrows must be taken down



Spooky and funny creations adorn downtown.  Vote on your favorite Scarecrow on October 31st. Read for more details.

Annual Business Scarecrow Contest

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 1st Annual Witches and Warlocks Bike Parade and Ghouls That Drool Dog Parade and Costume Contest.

Best Group Theme and Best in Show: Hot Dog Vendors: Patricia Lazalde, Jessica Lazalde, Jonathan Knowles: Dogs: Anju, Ripley, Neo

Best Owner/Dog Look-a Like: Katie Knipe and "Hank the Cow Dog"

Best Buddies: UPS Drop Off Box- Zoe Fisher and her dog Stanley

Best Haunted Hound: Vampires-Finley Frohlich and her dog Liam

Best Doggie Diva: Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow-Booy Rogers and her dog Finski

Witches cackle, ghosts boo, a Happy Halloween to you! Here are a few more spooktacular photos. To view more photos, please visit the google drive 

at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pUbSDQXIo5iGRmCAwXhMLDcVIlppw8Rt?usp=drive_link

1st Ghouls That Drool Dog Parade & Witches Bike Ride

Interested in participating in the Holiday Parade. We simply ask that you pre-register at https://pu0lirz03cl.typeform.com/to/keXWkByk or fill out the form below and submit back to city hall at michelles@victoridaho.gov or 138 N Main Street, Unit 2.

Printable Registration Form for Holiday Light Parade. 

Test your arm – throw a football through a hole in the turkey and win a frozen turkey.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP AND VISITS WITH SANTA 3:00 to 5:00 pm Depot Pavilion

Main Street from Victor Post Office to Aspen Street

Categories: Fat Bikes, Tractors/ATVs, Floats and Miscellaneous Register at www.victoridaho.gov by Monday, November 27, 2023

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 6:00 pm or immediately following the end of the parade; Victor City Park

Featuring: Victor Elementary School Choir, Teton Valley Children’s Choir, Teton Valley Community Choir

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 6:30 pm Victor City Park

December 2 Performance – 3:00 & 7:00 pm at Pierre’s Theatre

Tickets available online only at ActFoundationTVI.org

All Performance Dates: Nov. 30, Dec. 1,2,4 and 6

Butter/Street Food and Dulce Baking Company

Mark your calendars to join the City of Victor for Holiday festivities on December 2nd.  

Christmas In Victor

Please join us for a RECEPTION and OPEN HOUSE honoring:

2nd Floor located above the US Bank in Victor. 

Linda got a camera at age ten and instantly became the family photographer. After studying photography on the side

and earning degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Texas, she began a full-time photography career

that has spanned 45 years. In Texas Linda shot everything including celebrity portraits, rodeo and the San Antonio Spurs.

Linda discovered Jackson Hole in 1987 and moved to the Tetons, where she pioneered the destination wedding

photography business and shot thousands of portraits, weddings and action events. She came to Teton Valley eight

years ago and devotes her time to fine art photography, photojournalism and photography for nonprofits, including

Music on Main. She leads the Photography Workshop for the annual Rocky Mountain Sandhill Crane Festival. “My

proudest moments are when working with our amazing nonprofits. Pure inspiration!”

Often on assignment for Teton Valley Magazine and many times published as a nature photographer, she won’t ever put

her cameras down. “I’m so lucky to do this for a living… for a life! Every shoot is an emotional high… I love all things

nature, art, sports & intimate moments! I absorb life through the lens and carry every image in my heart.”

Look for Linda out chasing cranes or ebiking the valley with a camera in her panier bag.

Linda Swope uses fluid digital imagery to transform manmade elements and Mother Nature’s goodness into scenes of

fascination. By giving energy to what isn't really there, Swope investigates the world in her mind’s eye.

Late into a 45-year career as a professional photographer, Linda Swope started to have visions. “I imagined finished

artwork, but it wasn’t my traditional photography. These were complex composites and as vivid as they were in my

mind, I had no idea how to accomplish one!”

After a thousand hours of experimentation, Linda’s style emerged. While there is a foundation in reality, there is also

magic that morphs and shape shifts between surreal and abstract. The elements of her compositions beckon us to come

closer. We are rewarded if we linger. There is much to discover up close and at a distance.

Drawn to the nostalgia of rural Idaho, Swope then calls on the magnificence of nature to conceive images that transcend

their origins. When you see a bison calf emerge from a tree trunk, you might ask “how?” And while Swope won’t answer

the question, she will tell you that mystery is more moving than method.

SWOPE rhymes with HOPE! I hope you have enjoyed my artwork! Thanks for stopping by.

Linda Swope / Swope’s Mountain Photography

Local Artist Displays at City Hall

Victor City Council approves design plan for 90-unit Sherman Park development

Read the original post from Buckrail.com. 

Victor, Idaho — A new affordable housing project, nearly two years in the making, is moving through government approvals in Victor. 

The Design Development Plan and Lease Option Agreement for the Sherman Park housing project were approved on March 13 by the Victor City Council. The development aims to create 90 units across four three-story buildings on more than three acres at the corner of Baseline Road and Agate Avenue. 

A similar lease option agreement was previously signed by both parties in April 2023 but has since expired. The new lease option agreement was signed on March 13 and expires March 31, 2025.  

According to the staff report, “the primary purpose of a lease option agreement is to allow the parties the opportunity to thoroughly assess the feasibility and viability of a potential project, in this case, the Sherman Park Workforce Housing Development, before either party commits to a long-term lease.” 

The property is located on about three acres, about five miles from the Wyoming/Idaho state line. Photo: City of Victor staff report 

Sherman Park is a three-acre property owned by the City of Victor and located off of Idaho Highway 33, about five miles from the Wyoming/Idaho state line. 

Last May, the City rezoned the property from Parks and Recreation zone to Commercial Mixed-Use to make way for the project. 

The project is a public-private partnership with the City of Victor providing the land for a proposed 99-year ground lease at no cost. Snavely Property Company LLC was awarded the developer bid in January 2023. 

Along with the zero-dollar 99-year lease, the City of Victor has also agreed to provide permit and fee waivers and reductions, valued at just over 10% of the estimated project cost. 

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association granted the project a $4 million financing award, as long as the project creates 23 units priced at 80% of the area median income (AMI). The loan expires Dec. 31, 2024. 

AMI is calculated annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is the midpoint of an area’s income distribution. Below are the income levels governing the Sherman Park Project. 

According to the Design Development Plan, the 23 units at 80% AMI are 14 one-bedroom units, six two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom units. At 100% AMI and 120% AMI, there will be 10 one-bedrooms and six two-bedrooms each. 

Sixteen one-bedroom units and 19 two-bedroom units will be available at market rate, with no deed restrictions. 

See 80% AMI unit rates with price breakdown per square foot below:

(14) 1 bedroom$1,414670 sqft $2.11 per sqft

(6) 2 bedroom$1,698995 sqft 1.70 per sqft 

(3) 3 bedroom$1,9611,222 sqft$1.60 per sqft

100% AMI unit rates with price breakdown per square foot: 

(10) 1 bedroom$1,767690 sqft $2.56 per sqft

120% AMI unit rates with price breakdown per square foot: 

(10) 1 bedroom2,121700 sqft $3.03 per sqft 

(6) 2 bedroom2,547995 sqft $2.55 per sqft 

The developer initially proposed an additional $200/month parking and storage fee for all of the units, but the Council added a condition to its approval that requires, “validation for parking spaces for AMI restricted units” and another, “delineating all costs and fees beyond rent associated tenants fees.” 

Six other conditions were also added, including no short-term rentals and the requirement of an annual occupancy rate report. The Council also outlined that if a tenant does not meet workforce qualifications, but meets the other qualifications (ie. has lived in Teton County for over a year), that tenant will not have their lease renewed if a workforce-qualified applicant is on the waiting list. 

The two other conditions require more language about a daycare center/multi-use space and the free use of amenities for tenants, such as a spa or fitness center. 

Other conditions of approval for the developer include adding a second access driveway, realigning the crosswalk at the intersection of Agate Ave and Baseline Road and design elements such as awning heights, lighting and trash and recycling enclosures. 

Council Member Amy Ross cast the lone vote against the action items related to the Sherman Park project. 

According to the staff report, Snavely Property Company LLC and City staff will work to finalize the development agreement and ground lease. The items will again come before the City Council for approval. Following that approval, utility and building permits can be submitted for review and approval.

Victor City Council approves design plan for 90-unit Sherman Park development-(Buckrail News)

City Hall will be closing at 5PM on March 7th. Sorry for any inconvenience.  

City Hall closing at 5PM on March 7, 2024

City Offices will be closing at 5PM today, March 6th. 

City Hall will be closing at 5PM on March 6, 2024.

City Offices are closed Tuesday March 5th due to the current weather. The view the National Weather Service alerts please visit https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=IDZ064&warncounty=IDC081&firewxzone=IDZ410&local_place1=Victor%20ID&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&lat=43.6047&lon=-111.1071 or visit Idaho 511

City Offices Closed due to National Weather Conditions

City Offices are closed Tuesday March 5 due to the current weather advisory and storm warning. To view current National Weather Service please visit. https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=IDZ064&warncounty=IDC081&firewxzone=IDZ410&local_place1=Victor%20ID&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&lat=43.6047&lon=-111.1071

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 149 AM MST Tue Mar 5 2024  IDZ064>066-052200- /O.CON.KPIH.WS.W.0009.240305T1200Z-240306T1800Z/ Big Hole Mountains-Teton Valley-Centennial Mountains - Island Park- Including the cities of Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and Kilgore 149 AM MST Tue Mar 5 2024  ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...  * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to   12 inches, except 10 to 20 inches on ridge tops and elevations   above passes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.  * WHERE...Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and   Kilgore  * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday.  * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy   blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The   hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening   commute.  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.  The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

City Offices Closed for Weather

Sealed bids for Agate Avenue will be received by the City of Victor at the Public Works Building, 280 Stevens Way, Victor, ID 83455 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at which time the bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. See details here.

Bids and RFP

City Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Local Artist Unveils New Works of Art at Victor City Art Gallery Reception

Victor, ID -  January 24, 2024 – The Victor City Art Gallery is delighted to extend a warm invitation to the public for a special Reception and Open House honoring the talented local artist, Claire Peery. Join us on Tuesday, February 6th, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Victor City Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor above the US Bank at 138 N Main Street, Victor. 

The art show and sale continues through March 31 showcasing Claire's current series, titled "Anglers and Avatars," which explores the intricate world of fly fishing enthusiasts in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), with a special focus on Teton Valley’s fly fishing culture, celebrating the profound connection between humans and the surrounding ecosystem.

The exhibit includes a selection of fly fishing enthusiasts, both professional and amateur, each intricately portrayed through an ink rendering of their favorite hand-tied fly and a charcoal portrait. Claire's eye for detailed craftsmanship and her commitment to storytelling through art result in a compelling homage to the intersection between humans and nature.

“The creators of fishing flies adhere to the functional requirements of beguiling fish. Yet the resulting fly is a beautiful, utterly human means of interacting with the natural landscape. The fly becomes a weaponized puppet, serving as the angler’s avatar in the water. By uniting worlds of sportsmanship and fine art, Anglers and Avatars highlights that both disciplines spring from the plight of our soulful selves engaging with the surrounding world.” explains Claire about her project.

Claire Peery's artistic exploration began in the North Georgia mountains, and her journey has taken her to various corners of the United States. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Georgia, Claire has left her creative imprint in Georgia, Colorado, and now in the picturesque landscapes of Teton Valley.

This Reception is open to the public, and we encourage art enthusiasts, community members, and supporters of the arts to join us for an opportunity to meet the artist, and enjoy refreshments and light bites.

The Victor City Art Gallery, located in City Hall at 138 N Main Street, Unit 2, is dedicated to promoting and showcasing the diverse talents of local artists, with a commitment to fostering a love for the arts.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:

Local Artist Unveils New Works of Art at Victor City Art Gallery Recepton

Due to hazardous blizzard conditions, the City of Victor suspended plow operations. Wind and blowing snow made plowing not only futile but dangerous. The County was also forced to delay or suspend its plowing.  

A blizzard warning is in effect until 5 pm today. Pending improved conditions, the City will plow at 2 AM Saturday morning. In the meantime, the National Weather Service advises the following:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by visiting 511.idaho.gov.

Remember that current conditions will make any emergency response very challenging. Please be safe and use good judgment. 

Suspended plowing for a time

Job Title: Customer Solutions Representative Provisional       

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt (Hourly); Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00; City paid medical and retirement benefits. 

The City of Victor is a vibrant and dynamic city committed to providing exceptional services to its residents. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Customer Solutions Representative to join our City Hall team. This role is at the forefront of our commitment to excellent customer service and community engagement.

Responsibilities/Class Summary and Primary Function:

As a Customer Solutions Representative, you will be stationed at the City Hall reception desk, serving as the first point of contact for residents, businesses, and visitors. Your primary responsibility will be managing customer relations, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience for all. Key responsibilities include:

Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate departments.

Handle inquiries and provide accurate information about city services, events, and processes.

Build and maintain positive relationships with the community.

Address and resolve customer concerns or complaints in a timely and efficient manner.

Collect and provide feedback to improve overall service delivery.

Collaborate with various city departments to provide administrative support as needed.

Assist with coordinating and organizing city events and initiatives.

Maintain knowledge of departmental functions to better assist visitors.

Stay informed about changes in city policies, procedures, and services.

Adapt to evolving duties and responsibilities to meet the dynamic needs of the organization.

Take on additional tasks and projects as assigned by the City Clerk.

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant experience is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient in using office software and phone systems.

Spanish and English Proficiency Preferred.

·         Valid Idaho Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

·         Capable of obtaining a Notary License within 3 months of hire

If you are enthusiastic about customer service, community engagement, and enjoy a dynamic work environment, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to michelles@victoridaho.gov. The City of Victor is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

City of Victor is looking for a Customer Solutions Representative Provisional

City Offices will be closed Monday January 1st, 2024. We will be open regular business hours the rest of the week. 

City Offices will be closed Monday January 1st, 2024

VICTOR, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) awarded the City of Victor $692,000 for the Agate Road Connectivity Project, and the grant will go towards transforming an unimproved dirt section of Agate Avenue between Larkspur Avenue and Aspen Road into a complete street.

The Agate Road Connectivity Project includes constructing approximately 1,250 linear feet of roadway with ribbon curbing, a five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk and a 10-foot-wide concrete paved pathway, ITD said via press release.

“By transforming the last remaining unimproved segment of Agate Avenue into a paved, complete street, the City will alleviate the conflict point at Highway 33 and Larkspur Avenue, and create a viable alternative route to Highway 33 for the residents and businesses in the Larkspur Business Park area,” Mayor Will Frohlich said via press release.

The proposed project will also increase pedestrian and cyclist safety by providing an alternative route between the City’s downtown and the Larkspur Business Park, per the press release.

This project is anticipated to start construction by summer 2024.

Out of the 127 grant applications from local governments, 48, including the City of Victor were approved to receive funding through ITD’s Strategic Initiatives Program. A total of $100 million will be awarded to projects throughout the state, to improve urban and rural roadways.

ITD awarded the City of Victor $692,000 for the Agate Road Connectivity Project to transform an unimproved section of Agate between Aspen and Larkspur into a complete street. 

City Awarded $692,000 for Agate Road Project

Victor City Hall hours for December 2023.

If you need to make a payment, please pay online at www.victoridaho.gov or use the drop box located outside the front doors of City Hall.

Victor City Hall Hours for December 2023.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Victor City Council will hold a public hearing at 138 N Main, Suite 201, Victor, Idaho, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the following:

Public Hearing: LU2023-13 – Rezoning from RM-1 to RM-2 – 7579 Mtn Laurel Dr – Greg Goldman

The council will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a rezoning from RM-1 Multi Family to RM-2 Multi Family on a 1.34-acres on a property located at 7579 Mtn. Laurel Dr, Victor, Idaho, identified by parcel number: RPB01820020050. The council is the decision-making body on this application.

Public Hearing: Amendment to Development Agreement – Mountainside Village Phase 3B – Mountainside Village Inc. 

The Council will hold a public hearing to consider an application for an amendment to the development agreement for Phase 3B of Mountainside Village Subdivision to extend the construction completion date by an additional year. 

The public is invited to attend and testify regarding the proposed action or written comment may also be submitted to the City. Please contact the City with any questions regarding the hearing or to request communication aids, services, or other accommodations to participate.

Se invita al público a asistir y testificar en relación con la acción propuesta o también se pueden presentar comentarios por escrito a la Ciudad. Póngase en contacto con el ayuntamiento si desea solicitar ayudas para la comunicación, servicios u otras adaptaciones para su participación. 

Al ser solicitada, ésta notificación puede ser proveída en un formato fácil de usar para personas con discapacidad y/o personas con conocimientos limitados del Inglés.

City of Victor, P.O. Box 122, 138 N. Main St. Suite 201, Victor, ID 83455

Kimberly Kolner, Planning and Zoning Director

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 We hope this message finds you safe and well. The Victor Public Works Department would like to address the unexpected weather conditions and subsequent challenges faced during yesterday's rapid warming, which had a significant impact on the snow-covered streets.

 The valley experienced an unusual and swift temperature increase that led to the rapid melting of accumulated snow on our roadways. While the warming event was anticipated, the rapid deterioration of the snow floor caught our experienced crew by surprise, and we'd like to recognize the inconvenience it may have caused for residents and commuters. Establishing and maintaining a snow floor protects City equipment and delays the costly replacement of plow blades. Therefore, at the start of the winter season, residents can expect higher snow accumulation in the streets than is customary later in the season. Likewise, the City avoids plowing in early spring to preserve the snow floor. 

 Public safety is our top priority, and in line with established protocols, our standard practice is to initiate plowing operations during nighttime hours when traffic is minimal. However, the abrupt change in weather conditions posed a unique challenge, pitting long-standing plow policies prioritizing public safety against the inconvenience of slush-filled streets. In this instance, the city adhered to its long-standing plowing policy, but we believe it is important to recognize that doing so left many residents frustrated. 

 As always, we are actively monitoring weather forecasts and implementing proactive measures to minimize confusion during similar events in the future. In the meantime, we ask for your continued cooperation and understanding as we work diligently to remove snow from our streets while ensuring the safety of our community. Also, we'd like to take this opportunity to direct people to our snow removal policy on our website, Policies (victoridaho.gov), as it contains important information about plowing city streets. 

 For any concerns or inquiries, please feel free to contact our Public Works Department at 208.787.2940, extension 3, or email us at info@victoridaho.gov. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your understanding as we strive to enhance our services for the benefit of the entire community. 

 Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Snow Removal

ROAD CLOSURE: Contractors for the City of Victor are making critical improvements to our community's wastewater collection system. Construction of new sewer lines and a lift station will necessitate occasional lane and/or road closures. Cedron Road will be closed at the intersection of Cedron Rd and Crystal Ave on Wednesday Nov 1st starting at 6 AM. Crystal Ave will be closed starting at 6 AM on Wednesday Nov 1st and will remain closed through Nov 2nd.

During this time, drivers should expect detours for road closures to facilitate the efficient completion of the project, but drivers will not be prevented from accessing properties and residences along the affected roadways. The detour that will be in effect for this closure is by means of 2,000 West and Highway 31. Local emergency services providers have been notified of this project and remain able to respond in the event of an emergency. Residents may call the city for more information. Thank you for your patience during this project.

UPDATE - CONTINUED ROAD CLOSURE: Cedron will remain closed Friday Nov 3rd until late afternoon, then again on Monday Nov 6th until noon for paving. 
Again, thank you for your patience during this project. Road will be closed at the intersection of Cedron Rd and Crystal Ave.

Cedron & Crystal Ave Road Detour

Please keep in mind that Trick-or-Treating is available through out Teton County. There are several other subdivisions and homes that love the trick-or-treaters to visit. If Brookside is to busy for you, head on out to other areas in Victor and either do a trick or get a treat. 

If you plan to participate in the Brookside Halloween Event- Please consider contributing a bag of candy or two to help the amazing home owners out by keeping your kids safe. Drop off is at The Emporium until 12 noon on October 31st. 

Brookside Halloween Shuttle

Come get a limestone block from the Old Victor Elementary School to make way for a new Broulim's Grocery.

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Victor fue nombrado en honor a George Victor Sherwood, el cartero entre el extremo sur de Teton Valley, Idaho, y Jackson, Wyoming, cerca de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX.

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