LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

Monday, July 28th ,2008 6:30 P.M.

Scandia Valley Town Hall

Members Present: Bob Andersen, Dr, Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Darline Molde, Gordy Schenian, Alice Sunde, Tom Trutwin

A motion was made by Tom, seconded by Gordy, to approve the minutes of the July 12th , 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes. Motion carried

Treasurers Report:

Treasurer Margaret reported that receipts totaled $636.00 and expenditures for the past month were $667.86,giving the checking account balance of $5,507.54. Total assets are $33,482.47. A motion was made by Alice, seconded by Bob, to approve the Treasurers report. Motion carried.

Thanks to Wally Pantzke who did an audit of the books.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs/Water Level;

The water level remains 8-12 inches higher than last fall. A large deadhead log was removed from the lake in July at the cost of $350.00 to the association.

Aquatic Vegetation/Water Quality:

The lack of milfoil surfacing to the top of the water has been observed by numerous people which is indicative that treatment of the vegetation is effective. A Secchi disc reading on the East end of the lake was about 15 feet clarity.

Membership:

Paid membership stands at 261. A dues notice will be sent to property owners who have not paid their 2008 dues. Margaret mentioned that one member gave a donation of $75.00 to our treasury, and two property owners paid membership dues for last year plus this year.

OLD BUSINESS



Clean Up (Green) Day:

The Board members agreed that the place for disposal and pick-up should be at the Scandia Valley Town Hall, on a Saturday in September, either the 13th or 20th, from 8:00A.M. to noon. Alice will contact several contractors to establish what items will be taken for disposal. Alice will also try to obtain Sentence to Serve personnel to handle the heavy items. All Lake Alexander Property Owners who have paid their 2008 association dues are eligible to receive a $20.00 credit for disposable items to the site. Dr. Bill, Gordy, Bob and Tom volunteered to be at the disposal site to oversee the project.

Web Site:

Dale Ness will continue to oversee the web site which the lake association will sponsor financially.

Thanks to Dale for his efforts!!

NEW BUSINESS

Annual Meeting Re-Cap:

All positive comments were received. The suggestion was made that next year additional coffee should be made. A big THANKS to Coburns who generously donated the assorted rolls and donuts.

Lake Shore Restoration Seminar:

Margaret contacted Jim Lilienthal who stated that he would be willing to help in the planning of the seminar which would be held on a Saturday early summer of 2009. The Initiative Foundation has been a sponsor of similar programs in the past. Bob and Tom volunteered to gain more information from the DNR and Helen McClennan.

Mailings:

A delinquent dues notice will be sent to property owners who have not paid their 2008 dues. A mailing, which will include the minutes from the lake association annual meeting ,will be sent to all association members. . A flyer concerning details of the Clean Up Day, along with the LID Annual Meeting minutes, will be included in all the mailings.

Election of Board Officers:

A motion was made by Bob, seconded by Alice, to elect the following Board Officers for 2009. Motion carried.

President: Dr. Bill Faber

Vice President: Dan Surma

Secretary: Darline Molde

Treasurer: Margaret Flolid

Adjourn:

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.,

Respectfully submitted,



Darline Molde