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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, AUGUST 12,2002 <br />5. Wcstonka Schools—^Lcvy RefcreDdnm <br />Phyllis O’Malley stated that she has been a resident of the school district since 1958 and is <br />a member of Westonka Levy Referendum Committee. She stated that on September !0, <br />2002 the primary elections will be held and the school district will have a referendum on <br />the ballot. She stated they wil? have infonnational meetings on August 20* at the <br />Gillespie Crater at 10:00 a.m.; on August 20* at the Early Childhood Crater, Hilltop <br />Primary, Shirley Hills Primary, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High <br />School at 7:30 p.m.; August 26* in the Little Theater of Mound Westonka High School at <br />7:30 p.m.; and on September 4* at Hilltop Primary, Shirley Hills Primary, Grandview <br />Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School at 7:30 p.m. <br />Gwenn Spence stated that they >vill hold the informational sessions at each school so that <br />parents can attend at their child’s school to ask questions specific to their school’s <br />circumstances. She stated that Gene Zulk is the new superintendent and is very eager to <br />woric for the rUstrict, but was unable to attend the Council meeting due to a traveling <br />obligation. His contact information is in the booklet they provided to every resident in the <br />district. <br />PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS—SHEROKEEILSE, REPRESENTATIVE <br />Use stated that the August meeting consisted of the Paric Tour, which went well. Mayor <br />Peterson and Nygard attended the tour. They are looking forward to getting the play <br />equipment in Hackberry Park in the fall. <br />Murphy stated he noticed that the Hackberry Park baseball fields are covered in weeds <br />Gappa stated it’s a public works issue. <br />Use stated Council Member Nyg^ had attended Dog Days. It was a nice event with <br />about 50 farmlies and their dogs in attendance. Jim Anderst donated the golf tournament <br />money to the parks. She stated the Dog Days event should be promoted and should grow <br />next year. Nygard stated he would like to see the City get behind it next year. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS—JEANNE MABUSTH <br />REPRESENTATIVE <br />None. <br />n