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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, August 27, 2001 • (Park Commission Comments, Continued) Sansevere noted the Narrows Saloon is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Park Commission. Sansevere inquired what information Meyers had regarding this item. Meyers stated he was approached by Jim Anderst regarding the golf tournament and whether the proceeds could be donated towards the Park Fund. The theme of the golf tournament is called Park and Drive Tournament. Anderst indicated he would like to make this an annual event. Mayor Peterson inquired whether it was appropriate for the City to accept the proceeds raised from this event. Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated in his opinion it would be appropriate for the Council to accept the donation as well as oversee the event to insure compliance with all City ordinances. Flint commented in his view there may be unnecessary concern regarding the lake access points on the part of the public. Flint stated the public has the misperception that by surveying and erecting signage at these locations the number of people going to these lake access points will be heavily increased. Flint stated it is his understanding from what he has heard that the majority of these lake access points will remain basically the same as they have in the past, and that the City is attempting to give a formal designation or recognition as to how each access is to be used. Flint suggested the Park Commission consider using the term neighborhood lake access point, which would help to give some definition to each access point. Meyers concurred that there is some fear on the part of the public that these lake access points will • become widely used and that the use will change in the future. Meyers stated the City is attempting to identify and better maintain the lake access points. Sansevere thanked Meyers for his role in renovating the Navarre Park. Meyers noted approximately 100 kids attended the grand opening of the park. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Dale Lindquist, Representative Lindquist stated he would be available at tonight's meeting for questions. LMCD REPORT — Lili McMillan McMillan reported the water patrol appreciates the additional deputies that have been added this past summer, with the water patrol being able to patrol the lake approximately 83 percent of the time. McMillan requested the June minutes be corrected to read that the total levy for all cities would be increased by $27,000 rather than a $27,000 levy increase for the City of Orono. McMillan stated the LMCD is considering a proposal with the Lake Minnetonka Association regarding options for battling zebra mussels. f� Page 2