LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, May 15, 2007--6:00 P.M.

Scandia Valley Town Hall

Members Present: 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 Wally, seconded by Gordy to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Margaret reported that expenditures for the past month were $254.90, giving our checking account a balance of $2,972.03. The Healthy lakes Fund has a current balance of $341.45. A motion was made by Tony, seconded by Tom, to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs/Water Level

The lake level is up from the low mark in April. There was only one report of a very small bog this spring.

Aquatic Vegetation/Water Quality:

Curly Leaf Pondweed was aggressively treated on May 14th; Mike Becker accompanied Professional Lake Management personnel who did the treatment. A survey on the lake for Eurasian Water milfoil is to be done this week; a permit for treatment is pending, and the treatment is scheduled to be completed by June 1st.

Fisheries:

A complete report from the DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor is included in the spring newsletter. Reports were that large size crappies and bass were caught on the fishing day opener.

OLD BUSINESS

Annual Meeting:

July 7th is the date; registration is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.,; business meeting at 9:30 A.M, and the LID annual meeting to start at 10:30 A.M.

Minnesota Waters (MLA)

A motion was made by Margaret, seconded by Dan, to pay the membership fee of $150.00 to join the MN Waters. This organization is involved with lobbying and legislative issues of the Minnesota lakes and waters.

Motion carried. The newsletter will be sent to Bill, Dan, and Gordy.

Nominating Committee:

Gordy is the Nominating Committee Chairman. The two additional members of the committee, appointed by the chairman, are Dan and Tom. The three Board Members that are up for re-election are Wally, Tony, and Pete

LID:

The next LID Board Meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2007 at the Scandia Valley Town Hall

NEW BUSINESS

Septic System Survey:

Chuck Forss was present and spoke briefly about the septic system survey that the Board requested to have done. Morrison County records show that there are 414 septic systems on property adjacent to Lake Alexander. Their records show that upwards to 60% potentially may be non-compliant with the current standards. \Further studies are in order.

Shoreline Assessment:

Chuck Forss stated that shoreline assessments , funded by Morrison County, were bring done for Crookneck Lake and Lake Shamineau. It would be advisable to request a similar study to be done next year for Lake Alexander.

Liability Insurance Policy:

Margaret reported that the insurance premium had risen to $526.00 for next year. Margaret volunteered to "shop around" for insurance companies that might offer a reduced premium rate.

Chemical Monitoring Program:

Bill is attending an informational meeting which will be held at 7:00 P.M. this very evening. This program is being offered, to be done in addition to the yearly secchi disc readings, funded partially by the County, but at a cost of $200-$240.00 to the individual lake associations. . More information will be presented at the next Board meeting.

Next Board Meeting:

The next Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 21st, at 6:00 P.M at the Scandia Valley Town Hall.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,



Darline Molde

Secretary