The Annual Meeting was held on June 18, 2005, at the Scandia Valley Township Hall with approximately 126 members and 10 guests in attendance. President Dr. Bill called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and asked for a moment of silence for deceased members.

Board Members present were Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Pete Hanson, Darline Molde, Wally Pantzke, Tony Prozinski, Gordy Schenian, Dan Surma, and Tom Trutwin.

A motion was made by Terry Eliason, seconded by Dan Riordan, to accept the 2004 Annual Meeting Minutes and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Dan Surma stated that two weeks ago, he rented a mini excavator and removed a very large bog floating around the south shoreline. From all the rainfall this spring, the water level is up about 12 inches from last fall.

The DNR has been in contact with Bill Faber and stated that they will do a comprehensive survey of exotic weed growth in two to three weeks when the milfoil reaches the water’s surface. Eurasian water milfoil grows in 7 to 12 feet of water, is a warm weather plant, and is not visible on the surface at the present time; curly leaf pondweed is a cold weather plant and is visible on the water’s surface now. There seems to be an abundance of native weeds in the lake this spring.

Tony Prozinski reported that 294 muskies were stocked in 2004, and the DNR’s goal is to keep the muskie population about 500 in Lake Alexander. The spring of 2005, 2 ½ million walleye fry were stocked, and the DNR’s plan is to continue to stock the fry every other year. This fall the DNR will do an electro fish survey to determine fish population. Tullibees are being stocked in the lake for the purpose of forage for other species of fish. Anglers are advised to keep only the northerns under 24”in length.

Very few fishing tournament permits are issued for Lake Alexander because if there are 30 or less participants, no permit is necessary.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Morrison County is an important document because projections indicate there will be a 17% increase in the county’s population in the next 20 years. Wally Pantzke stated that the Planning and Zoning office is pleased to report that sewer updates on Lake Alexander is about 70%.

Wally again reminded members to avoid fertilizers with phosphate: the middle number should be “0”.

Our 2005 paid association membership numbered 224 before the meeting; several additional membership dues were collected during registration. Encourage your neighbors to join in order to have a strong and united association.

It is a legal document that will allow our association to apply for grant monies. It will be posted on the web site upon completion. If any member would like a printed copy, please notify Secretary Darline and send $1.00 to cover postage costs.

Our association received a $500.00 check from the St. Cloud Muskie, Inc chapter , and it has been put in the “Healthy Lake Fund” to be used for lake improvement projects. In March, this chapter participated in a trash pick-up on the ice. The Brainerd Chapter has adopted the east end access; the St. Cloud Chapter adopted the west end access; both will be involved in clean-up projects at their designated accesses.

Dale Ness has been our web site expert, in charge of getting all the info on the internet. Dale said the cost per year would be $128.00 ($9.00 a month for the web hosting service and $20.00 a year for the domain name). A motion was made by Tom Gorman, seconded by Mike Fitch, to continue the web site for another year. Motion carried. It was suggested that the water level of the lake be posted on the web.

The water clarity readings are taken every 2-3 weeks by volunteers Bucky Simonet (east end); Tony Prozinski (central); and Dale Ness (west end). Clarity of our lake water has been amazing--averaging 16 feet or better.

Due to a request from property owners, Tony Prozinski filled out all the paper work to the DNR and Morrison County Water Patrol , requesting the no-wake buoys to be placed on the west end of the lake. Sheriff Wetzel stated that the request was denied because it was felt that safety was not a big issue and shoreline damage would be equally as much with or without the buoys.

A motion was made by Tom Gorman, seconded by Pete Hanson, for the Lake Alexander Property Owners to have no affiliation or

sponsorship concerning any boat parade that takes place on Lake Alexander due to liability and risk concerns. Motion carried.

A motion was made Jay Barrett, seconded by Jim Boerhave, to change the name of the “Bog Fund” ” to the “Healthy Lake Fund” in order to use some of the funds as needed for exotic weed control and other lake concerns. Motion carried. Out of each membership dues, $15.00 will be put into this fund.

A motion was made by Bobbie Pinckney, seconded by Tony Prozinski, to spend up to $5,000.00 from our Healthy Lake Fund, to be used for the treatment of exotic weeds, and used as a tool to negotiate with the Initiative Foundation in order to receive at least that amount or more in matching funds. Motion carried.

Lake Alexander sweatshirts and T-Shirts are being sold at the Blue Port and at The Landing. Tom Trutwin (phone # 575-3302) also has a supply at his lake home. All profits from the sale will be put into the “Healthy Lake Fund”.

Wally Pantzke, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that the committee nominated the three incumbents, Darline Molde, Gordy Schenian, and Tom Trutwin, to serve another three-year term. There were no other nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Tom Gorman, seconded by Walt Kleinsteuber, to cast a unanimous ballot and elect the three incumbents. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dave Bell, seconded by Chuck Schiemo, to donate $500.00 to the Scandia Valley First Response Team. Discussion was held concerning the cost of needed equipment. A motion was made by Tom Gorman, seconded by Tony Prozinski, to table the motion. Motion carried. Secretary Darline Molde will write a letter to the head of the First Response Team in order to ascertain their needs and the projected cost.

A suggestion was made that the Board make a proposed budget plan for the coming fiscal year. It would be an estimate of expenditures and receipts. The Board will take it under advisement.

A motion was made by Jerry Poser, seconded by Bobbie Pinckney, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:10. A.M.

Senator Paul Koering, Representative Greg Blaine, Commissioner Tom Wenzel, Sheriff Michel Wetzel, Auditor Russ Nygren, Assessor Glen Erickson, and Administrator Tim Houle were all present. They gave short remarks concerning state and local issues, and were available after the meeting to answer all questions that the members might have.

Patrick Selter, an official of Professional Lake Management, had a slide presentation and spoke about weed control. There are three means of treatment: 1) Mechanical --harvesting by machine cutting the vegetation; 2) Biological---weevil and fish (carp); and 3) Chemical --use of herbicides.

The chemicals that are used are organic and are the following: Endothal; 2 4-D; Renovate 3; and Fluridone. The cost of treatment may vary from $250.00-$600.00 per acre, depending on the size of the area and the chemical used.

Mr. Selter suggested that our association work with the DNR to develop a management plan, organize a volunteer monitoring program, and investigate ways to obtain the necessary funding.

Property Owners may cut or hand-pull weeds in an area no greater than 50’x50’ without a permit from the DNR. A permit must be obtained if the weeds are above the water’s surface, and if any chemical application is done, be it by a professional or a do-it-yourself project. Further information may be obtained on a web site---www.prolakemgmt.com

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde, Secretary