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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 11, 2014 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 12 (LMCD REPORT – ANDREW McDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE, Continued) McDermott stated the LMCD could possibly pick up the trash bags. McDermott asked where she is leaving the bags. McMillan stated it is near the Cruiser’s Cove area. McDermott stated it would be a little more problematic to pick up the trash since it is on Big Island. Levang stated to her understanding she brings the bags in to a marina but that Bonnie was wondering whether the LMCD could help her out with donating some garbage bags. McDermott requested the letter be forwarded to him so he can get in contact with her. PRESENTATION 4. WESTONKA HISTORY MUSEUM Vern Brandenburg, Westonka History Museum Representative, played a history video entitled “Memories of Yesterday are the Treasures of Today” featuring trollies and streetcars. Brandenburg stated the museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 to 2:00, with members of the Historical Society volunteering to open the doors and welcome visitors to the Centennial Building. Since their open house was held last year on June 15, the volunteers have welcomed over 500 visitors from across the Twin Cities and 14 states. In addition, a program entitled “The Pulse” was featured on the local cable channel and that has now been added to the museum’s website. Brandenburg indicated the Westonka’s History Museum’s collection of Tonka toys will be on display at the History Center in downtown St. Paul for six months. Brandenburg stated the first room in the museum is devoted to the local communities, schools, and residents. The collection continues to grow due to donations from residents from a number of communities and highlights Orono, Navarre, Mound, Spring Park and Minnetrista. Brandenburg noted there will be a 100-year anniversary in 2018 of a graduating class. The second room in the museum features local celebrities and residents, including Native Americans, early settlers to the area, the Andrews Sisters, and local graduates. The third room in the museum houses a Tonka toy collection. Brandenburg stated this year the museum has hosted a number of monthly programs, including programs covering the geology of Lake Minnetonka, articles about Ski-Tonka, and the Mighty Eighth Force in honor of the veterans. The Historical Society continues to hold a number of different fundraisers, including a Back to School Fundraiser, a House of Moy Dinner, and a Sweetheart Evening with the Andrews Sisters. Brandenburg indicated their website contains information on all of their upcoming events.