If you have concerns about the overgrowth of weeds, dead trees, or any other concerns pertaining to the Highland City open spaces and our city budget, please make sure to attend the Highland City Budget Open House. There currently is no money in the budget for weed control according to our city engineer. City Council must approve money to be spent and the Budget Open House is a perfect opportunity for you to let your voice be heard. City council members will be available to speak to and many opportunities to review the budget and learn about the budget proposals and how they will affect you. The following is the Highland City announcement: Community and Budget Open House May 3, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall Highland City is holding a FREE Community and Budget Open House on May 3, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Highland City Hall. Let your opinion be heard regarding proposed budget cuts by some members of the City Council including: •Elimination of funding for the Highland Fling •Reduction of Police and Fire Services •Reducing the level of maintenance of parks, open space, trails, and cemetery including personnel, equipment, weed control, fertilizer, sprinkler repairs, etc. •Increasing the open space fee from $20.00 to $30.00 per month •Creating funds to begin a “Shop Highland” an economic development program. •Reducing the number of paid employees in the Library by half We invite you to attend and provide your input on these and other budget cuts. There will be carnival games, performances by the Lone Peak High School Jazz Band, prizes, food, and more! For a comprehensive list of the proposed cuts and to review the draft budget please go to: www.highlandcity.org.