LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
July 25, 2006--6:00 P.M.
SCANDIA VALLEY TOWN HALL
Board Members Present: Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Pete Hanson, Darline Molde, Wally Pantzke, Tony
Prozinski, Gordy Schenian, and Tom Trutwin
A motion was made by Gordy, seconded by Pete, to approve the minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
The balance on hand in the checking account is $7,472.86; the Healthy Lake Fund shows a balance of $10,473.29. It was noted
that there are outstanding bills totaling $8,500.00 for the treatment of milfoil done in June; also there is grant monies
that has not been received. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Bogs and Water Level:
It was reported that the Blue Front Association has a bog that needs to be removed from the shoreline; discussion centered
on association membership. This will be studied and reviewed, and it was agreed that by-laws need to address association membership
fees. Water level is reportedly down 14-15 inches from the spring high water mark.
Aquatic Vegetation and Water Quality:
A permit will be obtained to treat an additional 11 ½ acres of recently discovered milfoil. A motion was made by Pete,
seconded by Tom, to hire Professional Lake Management to spray the 11 ½ acres at a cost of $3,400.00. Motion carried. Tony
reported that secchi disc readings have been averaging 17 feet clarity this summer.
Fisheries:
A lake wide assessment done with an electro-net survey will take place in August.
Land Use/Planning and Zoning:
Pete recommended that the Board request a report from Morrison County concerning the number of Lake Alexander Property
Owners who are in compliance with updated sewer systems.
Membership:
Margaret reported that 293 membership dues have been paid to date; Darline sent out 138 past dues notices.
OLD BUSINESS
Sweatshirt/T-Shirt Sales:
Margaret made a motion, seconded by Pete, to reduce the price of sweatshirts to $25.00 and T-Shirts to $12.00 in order
to deplete the inventory. Sizes are limited. Lakeview store continues to sell the items.
Grant Monies:
A grant from the DNR in the amount of $6,400.00 was received for milfoil treatment; grant monies from the Initiative Foundation
has not been received to date.
LID:
The public hearing for the proposed Lake Improvement District is scheduled for July 29th.
Web Site:
It was reported that Dale Ness has counted 3,561 hits on the web site to date. The annual cost for hosting this web site
is approximately $250.00.
NEW BUSINESS
Results of the Eurasian Milfoil Treatment:
It was reported that it may take up to 8 weeks for the full effect to be noticed; the longer it takes, the better the results
because it indicates that the roots are being killed rather than only the top of the plant. Professional Lake Management has
indicated that they will re-spray 10 acres of milfoil that did not adequately respond to the treatment, as per agreement under
the warranty. Professional Lake Management has volunteered to contact the DNR to receive additional monies to treat the 2-3
acres near the East End Public Landing.
Election of Board Officers:
A motion was made by Tony, seconded by Wally, to elect the Board Officers to serve another year’s term. Motion carried.
Officers are as follows:
President-----Dr. Bill Faber
Vice Pres----Dan Surma
Secretary----Darline Molde
Treasurer----Margaret Flolid
Fall Mailing:
A mailing will be sent to all association members as soon as a written report from Professional Lake Management is received
concerning the results of the milfoil treatment. Annual Meeting minutes will be included.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Wally, seconded by Tony to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Darline Molde, Secretary
