ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2006 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The Annual Meeting was held on June 17th, 2006, at the Scandia Valley Town Hall with approximately 149 members and 9 guests in attendance. President Dr. Bill Faber 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 Tom Pavey, seconded by Ed Reichert, to accept the 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Margaret Flolid, Treasurer, had a print-out of transactions from June 18, 2005-June 17, 2006. The checking account balance is $5,527.90. The Healthy Lake Fund showed a balance of $13,253.80, and the Certificate of Deposit from the sale of the rearing pond stands at $7,763.41, giving our association a total balance of $26,545.11. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs and Water Level:

Dan Surma reported that in excess of $6,000.00 has been spent on bogs this year, and there are more bogs yet to be moved. The excessive amount of floating bogs is possibly due to the high water level, which is now coming down.

Individual property owners may remove bogs by taking them on their shoreline and drying them out, and this action will be covered under the lake association’s permit from the DNR.

Water Quality and Aquatic Vegetation:

Secchi disc readings, which measures water quality, continue to be taken by Buck Simonet, Tony Prozinski, and Dale Ness. Water quality remains excellent, and is as clear as it was in many years past. Due to an early ice out and warmer waters, the milfoil is thickly matted, the majority of which is in the East end. There are many more areas of milfoil now than what the DNR surveyed and mapped in September of 2005.

Fisheries:

Tony Prozinski reported that 2 ½ million walleye fry were stocked in 2005; survival rate, measured by electro fishing, is about 5%. In the fall of 2006, 634 fingerlings or 217 larger muskies will be stocked; object is quality rather than quantity. Also 842 pounds of adult tullibees will be put in the lake this fall. A full lake survey will be conducted in August, 2006.

Land Use/Planning and Zoning:

Jane Starz is the new Planning and Zoning Director whose early priorities include compliance with the recent Morrison County Comprehensive Plan, and shore land moratorium on planned developments and commercial land conversions (this does not affect normal residential building). Wally Pantzke urges everyone to have sewer systems that are functioning properly, and use only zero phosphate fertilizers. The Planning and Zoning website is www.co.morrison.mn.us

Membership:

Association membership reached 345, in 2005, an all time high with 80% of property owners as members. Before the annual meeting, membership numbered 223; several additional membership dues were received during the registration.

OLD BUSINESS

Sweatshirts/T-Shirts;

There is a limited supply at present; more may be ordered if there is an interest. They are for sale at the Lakeview Store.

Lake Management Plan:

It is complete and posted on Lake Alexander web site. This is a necessary document for obtaining any grant monies.

Web Site:

Thanks to Dale Ness who does a great job of being in charge and updating our web site which is www.lakealexander.com

NEW BUSINESS

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan:

This is a document that was required to complete before the LID program could be initiated. The writing of the Plan involved a cross- section of property owners who attended 5 meetings with a DNR coordinator. Objectives for weed control and ways to meet these objectives are included in this document, and it will serve as a guideline for actions taken by the proposed LID program. It will be in effect from 2006-2011. View the Plan on our Lake Alexander’s web site.

Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment:

Chemical treatment on 55 acres of milfoil, using Navigate 2-4-D, a granular systemic herbicide, will begin on June 20th. A permit from the DNR was obtained for only 55 littoral acres to be treated, and Professional Lake Management was hired to do the treatment at the cost of $16,500.00. There are no restrictions for watering or swimming when treatment occurs.

Grant Monies:

A contract with the DNR has been signed by our association, to receive $6,400.00 in grant monies for the purpose of treating the milfoil infestation. Dr. Faber is in the process of working with the Initiative Foundation for an additional grant of $5,000.00 to be used for the same purpose of treating the 55 acres of milfoil.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

184 petitions with a favorable response, which is 44% of the property owners, were presented to the Morrison County officials in May. Details of the program were explained by Chuck Forss, a program speaker after the business meeting.

Projected Budget:

Wally Pantzke and Margaret Flolid presented a proposed budget for 2006/2007 with projected income and expenditures based on a 340 membership role. If our association would continue to do the bog removal, and treat of 50 acres of pondweed and 50 acres of milfoil, expenditures would total over $38,000.00. Based on these expenditures, our association dues would have to be at a minimum of $112.00.

Election of Board Members:

Gordy Schenian, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that the committee nominated the three incumbents,

Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, and Dan Surma., to serve another three year term. There were no further nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Jerry Peterson, seconded by Rich Ring, to cast a unanimous ballot and elect the three incumbents. Motion carried.

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Buford Johnson, seconded by Brian, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

PROGRAM

Professional Lake Management:

Patrick Selter, PLM President, stated that curly leaf pondweed is the exotic weed that is more harmful for the water quality of the lake than milfoil. Curly leaf starts growing in August and grows until the ice is on the lake; then it resumes growing again in the spring at a rate of 1-2 inches a day. It dies out in mid-July and August, creating increased algae. The optimum time for treatment is in early spring when the water temperatures are about 55 degrees. The treatment consists of 5-7 years of aggressive treatment; then it is possible to back off by 60-70%. The amount of infested area can be reduced by treatment.

Fifty five acres of Eurasian water milfoil will be treated with Navigate 2 4-D on June 20th, 2006. Treatment area will be 150 feet or more from the shoreline. A recent regulation prohibits the placement of buoys to mark the treated areas. Individuals may obtain a permit to treat their shoreline for up to 100 feet from the shoreline or a depth of 8 feet, whichever is greater. At present, there is a 50 foot buffer than cannot be treated. The cost for individual property owners is $3.00 a foot for one treatment; an increase of 3% yearly for the product cost can be expected. It is not possible to eradicate milfoil, but the goal of treatment is management.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

Chuck Forss, Morrison County Land Use/Water Planning Coordinator, stated that the Morrison County Commissioner Board recognized a problem with invasive weed species on area lakes, and asked that,, in order to establish a LID program, a minimum of 25% of property owners submit a petition. Approximately 44% of property owners returned petitions with a favorable response. This triggered a resolution that the County Board passed on May 23rd that will create Public Hearing Forum that is scheduled for July 29th at the Scandia Town Hall.. After the public hearing, there is a process to go through, and if there is no opposition, the County Board would then approve the District. The LID would be a 5 member board, appointed by the County Board, and they would be accountable to all government policies.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde, Secretary

ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2006 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The Annual Meeting was held on June 17th, 2006, at the Scandia Valley Town Hall with approximately 149 members and 9 guests in attendance. President Dr. Bill Faber 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 Tom Pavey, seconded by Ed Reichert, to accept the 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Margaret Flolid, Treasurer, had a print-out of transactions from June 18, 2005-June 17, 2006. The checking account balance is $5,527.90. The Healthy Lake Fund showed a balance of $13,253.80, and the Certificate of Deposit from the sale of the rearing pond stands at $7,763.41, giving our association a total balance of $26,545.11. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs and Water Level:

Dan Surma reported that in excess of $6,000.00 has been spent on bogs this year, and there are more bogs yet to be moved. The excessive amount of floating bogs is possibly due to the high water level, which is now coming down.

Individual property owners may remove bogs by taking them on their shoreline and drying them out, and this action will be covered under the lake association’s permit from the DNR.

Water Quality and Aquatic Vegetation:

Secchi disc readings, which measures water quality, continue to be taken by Buck Simonet, Tony Prozinski, and Dale Ness. Water quality remains excellent, and is as clear as it was in many years past. Due to an early ice out and warmer waters, the milfoil is thickly matted, the majority of which is in the East end. There are many more areas of milfoil now than what the DNR surveyed and mapped in September of 2005.

Fisheries:

Tony Prozinski reported that 2 ½ million walleye fry were stocked in 2005; survival rate, measured by electro fishing, is about 5%. In the fall of 2006, 634 fingerlings or 217 larger muskies will be stocked; object is quality rather than quantity. Also 842 pounds of adult tullibees will be put in the lake this fall. A full lake survey will be conducted in August, 2006.

Land Use/Planning and Zoning:

Jane Starz is the new Planning and Zoning Director whose early priorities include compliance with the recent Morrison County Comprehensive Plan, and shore land moratorium on planned developments and commercial land conversions (this does not affect normal residential building). Wally Pantzke urges everyone to have sewer systems that are functioning properly, and use only zero phosphate fertilizers. The Planning and Zoning website is www.co.morrison.mn.us

Membership:

Association membership reached 345, in 2005, an all time high with 80% of property owners as members. Before the annual meeting, membership numbered 223; several additional membership dues were received during the registration.

OLD BUSINESS

Sweatshirts/T-Shirts;

There is a limited supply at present; more may be ordered if there is an interest. They are for sale at the Lakeview Store.

Lake Management Plan:

It is complete and posted on Lake Alexander web site. This is a necessary document for obtaining any grant monies.

Web Site:

Thanks to Dale Ness who does a great job of being in charge and updating our web site which is www.lakealexander.com

NEW BUSINESS

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan:

This is a document that was required to complete before the LID program could be initiated. The writing of the Plan involved a cross- section of property owners who attended 5 meetings with a DNR coordinator. Objectives for weed control and ways to meet these objectives are included in this document, and it will serve as a guideline for actions taken by the proposed LID program. It will be in effect from 2006-2011. View the Plan on our Lake Alexander’s web site.

Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment:

Chemical treatment on 55 acres of milfoil, using Navigate 2-4-D, a granular systemic herbicide, will begin on June 20th. A permit from the DNR was obtained for only 55 littoral acres to be treated, and Professional Lake Management was hired to do the treatment at the cost of $16,500.00. There are no restrictions for watering or swimming when treatment occurs.

Grant Monies:

A contract with the DNR has been signed by our association, to receive $6,400.00 in grant monies for the purpose of treating the milfoil infestation. Dr. Faber is in the process of working with the Initiative Foundation for an additional grant of $5,000.00 to be used for the same purpose of treating the 55 acres of milfoil.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

184 petitions with a favorable response, which is 44% of the property owners, were presented to the Morrison County officials in May. Details of the program were explained by Chuck Forss, a program speaker after the business meeting.

Projected Budget:

Wally Pantzke and Margaret Flolid presented a proposed budget for 2006/2007 with projected income and expenditures based on a 340 membership role. If our association would continue to do the bog removal, and treat of 50 acres of pondweed and 50 acres of milfoil, expenditures would total over $38,000.00. Based on these expenditures, our association dues would have to be at a minimum of $112.00.

Election of Board Members:

Gordy Schenian, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that the committee nominated the three incumbents,

Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, and Dan Surma., to serve another three year term. There were no further nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Jerry Peterson, seconded by Rich Ring, to cast a unanimous ballot and elect the three incumbents. Motion carried.

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Buford Johnson, seconded by Brian, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

PROGRAM

Professional Lake Management:

Patrick Selter, PLM President, stated that curly leaf pondweed is the exotic weed that is more harmful for the water quality of the lake than milfoil. Curly leaf starts growing in August and grows until the ice is on the lake; then it resumes growing again in the spring at a rate of 1-2 inches a day. It dies out in mid-July and August, creating increased algae. The optimum time for treatment is in early spring when the water temperatures are about 55 degrees. The treatment consists of 5-7 years of aggressive treatment; then it is possible to back off by 60-70%. The amount of infested area can be reduced by treatment.

Fifty five acres of Eurasian water milfoil will be treated with Navigate 2 4-D on June 20th, 2006. Treatment area will be 150 feet or more from the shoreline. A recent regulation prohibits the placement of buoys to mark the treated areas. Individuals may obtain a permit to treat their shoreline for up to 100 feet from the shoreline or a depth of 8 feet, whichever is greater. At present, there is a 50 foot buffer than cannot be treated. The cost for individual property owners is $3.00 a foot for one treatment; an increase of 3% yearly for the product cost can be expected. It is not possible to eradicate milfoil, but the goal of treatment is management.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

Chuck Forss, Morrison County Land Use/Water Planning Coordinator, stated that the Morrison County Commissioner Board recognized a problem with invasive weed species on area lakes, and asked that,, in order to establish a LID program, a minimum of 25% of property owners submit a petition. Approximately 44% of property owners returned petitions with a favorable response. This triggered a resolution that the County Board passed on May 23rd that will create Public Hearing Forum that is scheduled for July 29th at the Scandia Town Hall.. After the public hearing, there is a process to go through, and if there is no opposition, the County Board would then approve the District. The LID would be a 5 member board, appointed by the County Board, and they would be accountable to all government policies.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde, Secretary

ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2006 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The Annual Meeting was held on June 17th, 2006, at the Scandia Valley Town Hall with approximately 149 members and 9 guests in attendance. President Dr. Bill Faber 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 Tom Pavey, seconded by Ed Reichert, to accept the 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Margaret Flolid, Treasurer, had a print-out of transactions from June 18, 2005-June 17, 2006. The checking account balance is $5,527.90. The Healthy Lake Fund showed a balance of $13,253.80, and the Certificate of Deposit from the sale of the rearing pond stands at $7,763.41, giving our association a total balance of $26,545.11. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs and Water Level:

Dan Surma reported that in excess of $6,000.00 has been spent on bogs this year, and there are more bogs yet to be moved. The excessive amount of floating bogs is possibly due to the high water level, which is now coming down.

Individual property owners may remove bogs by taking them on their shoreline and drying them out, and this action will be covered under the lake association’s permit from the DNR.

Water Quality and Aquatic Vegetation:

Secchi disc readings, which measures water quality, continue to be taken by Buck Simonet, Tony Prozinski, and Dale Ness. Water quality remains excellent, and is as clear as it was in many years past. Due to an early ice out and warmer waters, the milfoil is thickly matted, the majority of which is in the East end. There are many more areas of milfoil now than what the DNR surveyed and mapped in September of 2005.

Fisheries:

Tony Prozinski reported that 2 ½ million walleye fry were stocked in 2005; survival rate, measured by electro fishing, is about 5%. In the fall of 2006, 634 fingerlings or 217 larger muskies will be stocked; object is quality rather than quantity. Also 842 pounds of adult tullibees will be put in the lake this fall. A full lake survey will be conducted in August, 2006.

Land Use/Planning and Zoning:

Jane Starz is the new Planning and Zoning Director whose early priorities include compliance with the recent Morrison County Comprehensive Plan, and shore land moratorium on planned developments and commercial land conversions (this does not affect normal residential building). Wally Pantzke urges everyone to have sewer systems that are functioning properly, and use only zero phosphate fertilizers. The Planning and Zoning website is www.co.morrison.mn.us

Membership:

Association membership reached 345, in 2005, an all time high with 80% of property owners as members. Before the annual meeting, membership numbered 223; several additional membership dues were received during the registration.

OLD BUSINESS

Sweatshirts/T-Shirts;

There is a limited supply at present; more may be ordered if there is an interest. They are for sale at the Lakeview Store.

Lake Management Plan:

It is complete and posted on Lake Alexander web site. This is a necessary document for obtaining any grant monies.

Web Site:

Thanks to Dale Ness who does a great job of being in charge and updating our web site which is www.lakealexander.com

NEW BUSINESS

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan:

This is a document that was required to complete before the LID program could be initiated. The writing of the Plan involved a cross- section of property owners who attended 5 meetings with a DNR coordinator. Objectives for weed control and ways to meet these objectives are included in this document, and it will serve as a guideline for actions taken by the proposed LID program. It will be in effect from 2006-2011. View the Plan on our Lake Alexander’s web site.

Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment:

Chemical treatment on 55 acres of milfoil, using Navigate 2-4-D, a granular systemic herbicide, will begin on June 20th. A permit from the DNR was obtained for only 55 littoral acres to be treated, and Professional Lake Management was hired to do the treatment at the cost of $16,500.00. There are no restrictions for watering or swimming when treatment occurs.

Grant Monies:

A contract with the DNR has been signed by our association, to receive $6,400.00 in grant monies for the purpose of treating the milfoil infestation. Dr. Faber is in the process of working with the Initiative Foundation for an additional grant of $5,000.00 to be used for the same purpose of treating the 55 acres of milfoil.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

184 petitions with a favorable response, which is 44% of the property owners, were presented to the Morrison County officials in May. Details of the program were explained by Chuck Forss, a program speaker after the business meeting.

Projected Budget:

Wally Pantzke and Margaret Flolid presented a proposed budget for 2006/2007 with projected income and expenditures based on a 340 membership role. If our association would continue to do the bog removal, and treat of 50 acres of pondweed and 50 acres of milfoil, expenditures would total over $38,000.00. Based on these expenditures, our association dues would have to be at a minimum of $112.00.

Election of Board Members:

Gordy Schenian, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that the committee nominated the three incumbents,

Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, and Dan Surma., to serve another three year term. There were no further nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Jerry Peterson, seconded by Rich Ring, to cast a unanimous ballot and elect the three incumbents. Motion carried.

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Buford Johnson, seconded by Brian, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

PROGRAM

Professional Lake Management:

Patrick Selter, PLM President, stated that curly leaf pondweed is the exotic weed that is more harmful for the water quality of the lake than milfoil. Curly leaf starts growing in August and grows until the ice is on the lake; then it resumes growing again in the spring at a rate of 1-2 inches a day. It dies out in mid-July and August, creating increased algae. The optimum time for treatment is in early spring when the water temperatures are about 55 degrees. The treatment consists of 5-7 years of aggressive treatment; then it is possible to back off by 60-70%. The amount of infested area can be reduced by treatment.

Fifty five acres of Eurasian water milfoil will be treated with Navigate 2 4-D on June 20th, 2006. Treatment area will be 150 feet or more from the shoreline. A recent regulation prohibits the placement of buoys to mark the treated areas. Individuals may obtain a permit to treat their shoreline for up to 100 feet from the shoreline or a depth of 8 feet, whichever is greater. At present, there is a 50 foot buffer than cannot be treated. The cost for individual property owners is $3.00 a foot for one treatment; an increase of 3% yearly for the product cost can be expected. It is not possible to eradicate milfoil, but the goal of treatment is management.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

Chuck Forss, Morrison County Land Use/Water Planning Coordinator, stated that the Morrison County Commissioner Board recognized a problem with invasive weed species on area lakes, and asked that,, in order to establish a LID program, a minimum of 25% of property owners submit a petition. Approximately 44% of property owners returned petitions with a favorable response. This triggered a resolution that the County Board passed on May 23rd that will create Public Hearing Forum that is scheduled for July 29th at the Scandia Town Hall.. After the public hearing, there is a process to go through, and if there is no opposition, the County Board would then approve the District. The LID would be a 5 member board, appointed by the County Board, and they would be accountable to all government policies.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde, Secretary

ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2006 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The Annual Meeting was held on June 17th, 2006, at the Scandia Valley Town Hall with approximately 149 members and 9 guests in attendance. President Dr. Bill Faber 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 Tom Pavey, seconded by Ed Reichert, to accept the 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Margaret Flolid, Treasurer, had a print-out of transactions from June 18, 2005-June 17, 2006. The checking account balance is $5,527.90. The Healthy Lake Fund showed a balance of $13,253.80, and the Certificate of Deposit from the sale of the rearing pond stands at $7,763.41, giving our association a total balance of $26,545.11. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs and Water Level:

Dan Surma reported that in excess of $6,000.00 has been spent on bogs this year, and there are more bogs yet to be moved. The excessive amount of floating bogs is possibly due to the high water level, which is now coming down.

Individual property owners may remove bogs by taking them on their shoreline and drying them out, and this action will be covered under the lake association’s permit from the DNR.

Water Quality and Aquatic Vegetation:

Secchi disc readings, which measures water quality, continue to be taken by Buck Simonet, Tony Prozinski, and Dale Ness. Water quality remains excellent, and is as clear as it was in many years past. Due to an early ice out and warmer waters, the milfoil is thickly matted, the majority of which is in the East end. There are many more areas of milfoil now than what the DNR surveyed and mapped in September of 2005.

Fisheries:

Tony Prozinski reported that 2 ½ million walleye fry were stocked in 2005; survival rate, measured by electro fishing, is about 5%. In the fall of 2006, 634 fingerlings or 217 larger muskies will be stocked; object is quality rather than quantity. Also 842 pounds of adult tullibees will be put in the lake this fall. A full lake survey will be conducted in August, 2006.

Land Use/Planning and Zoning:

Jane Starz is the new Planning and Zoning Director whose early priorities include compliance with the recent Morrison County Comprehensive Plan, and shore land moratorium on planned developments and commercial land conversions (this does not affect normal residential building). Wally Pantzke urges everyone to have sewer systems that are functioning properly, and use only zero phosphate fertilizers. The Planning and Zoning website is www.co.morrison.mn.us

Membership:

Association membership reached 345, in 2005, an all time high with 80% of property owners as members. Before the annual meeting, membership numbered 223; several additional membership dues were received during the registration.

OLD BUSINESS

Sweatshirts/T-Shirts;

There is a limited supply at present; more may be ordered if there is an interest. They are for sale at the Lakeview Store.

Lake Management Plan:

It is complete and posted on Lake Alexander web site. This is a necessary document for obtaining any grant monies.

Web Site:

Thanks to Dale Ness who does a great job of being in charge and updating our web site which is www.lakealexander.com

NEW BUSINESS

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan:

This is a document that was required to complete before the LID program could be initiated. The writing of the Plan involved a cross- section of property owners who attended 5 meetings with a DNR coordinator. Objectives for weed control and ways to meet these objectives are included in this document, and it will serve as a guideline for actions taken by the proposed LID program. It will be in effect from 2006-2011. View the Plan on our Lake Alexander’s web site.

Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment:

Chemical treatment on 55 acres of milfoil, using Navigate 2-4-D, a granular systemic herbicide, will begin on June 20th. A permit from the DNR was obtained for only 55 littoral acres to be treated, and Professional Lake Management was hired to do the treatment at the cost of $16,500.00. There are no restrictions for watering or swimming when treatment occurs.

Grant Monies:

A contract with the DNR has been signed by our association, to receive $6,400.00 in grant monies for the purpose of treating the milfoil infestation. Dr. Faber is in the process of working with the Initiative Foundation for an additional grant of $5,000.00 to be used for the same purpose of treating the 55 acres of milfoil.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

184 petitions with a favorable response, which is 44% of the property owners, were presented to the Morrison County officials in May. Details of the program were explained by Chuck Forss, a program speaker after the business meeting.

Projected Budget:

Wally Pantzke and Margaret Flolid presented a proposed budget for 2006/2007 with projected income and expenditures based on a 340 membership role. If our association would continue to do the bog removal, and treat of 50 acres of pondweed and 50 acres of milfoil, expenditures would total over $38,000.00. Based on these expenditures, our association dues would have to be at a minimum of $112.00.

Election of Board Members:

Gordy Schenian, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that the committee nominated the three incumbents,

Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, and Dan Surma., to serve another three year term. There were no further nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Jerry Peterson, seconded by Rich Ring, to cast a unanimous ballot and elect the three incumbents. Motion carried.

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Buford Johnson, seconded by Brian, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.

PROGRAM

Professional Lake Management:

Patrick Selter, PLM President, stated that curly leaf pondweed is the exotic weed that is more harmful for the water quality of the lake than milfoil. Curly leaf starts growing in August and grows until the ice is on the lake; then it resumes growing again in the spring at a rate of 1-2 inches a day. It dies out in mid-July and August, creating increased algae. The optimum time for treatment is in early spring when the water temperatures are about 55 degrees. The treatment consists of 5-7 years of aggressive treatment; then it is possible to back off by 60-70%. The amount of infested area can be reduced by treatment.

Fifty five acres of Eurasian water milfoil will be treated with Navigate 2 4-D on June 20th, 2006. Treatment area will be 150 feet or more from the shoreline. A recent regulation prohibits the placement of buoys to mark the treated areas. Individuals may obtain a permit to treat their shoreline for up to 100 feet from the shoreline or a depth of 8 feet, whichever is greater. At present, there is a 50 foot buffer than cannot be treated. The cost for individual property owners is $3.00 a foot for one treatment; an increase of 3% yearly for the product cost can be expected. It is not possible to eradicate milfoil, but the goal of treatment is management.

Lake Improvement District (LID):

Chuck Forss, Morrison County Land Use/Water Planning Coordinator, stated that the Morrison County Commissioner Board recognized a problem with invasive weed species on area lakes, and asked that,, in order to establish a LID program, a minimum of 25% of property owners submit a petition. Approximately 44% of property owners returned petitions with a favorable response. This triggered a resolution that the County Board passed on May 23rd that will create Public Hearing Forum that is scheduled for July 29th at the Scandia Town Hall.. After the public hearing, there is a process to go through, and if there is no opposition, the County Board would then approve the District. The LID would be a 5 member board, appointed by the County Board, and they would be accountable to all government policies.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde, Secretary