Board Members Present: Mike Becker, Dr. Bill Faber, Rick Lindmeier, Gordy Schenian, Rob Webb

Meeting was called to order by Mike Becker.

A motion was made by Bill Faber, seconded by Mike Becker, to approve the June 23, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion carried.

Rob Webb reported that a check for $25,000.00 was sent to Professional Lake Management as partial payment for the exotic vegetation spraying completed in the spring of 2008. The checking account has a balance of approximately $20,000.00.

Observations indicated that milfoil had reached the water’s surface only in a few areas of the lake, such as on the East end, in Anderson Bay, and an area near Haystack Island. Curly leaf pondweed treatment appears to be a success. Several factors, including proper chemical application, late ice-out and cold water temperatures, are responsible for the decrease of exotic vegetation growth.

Mike Becker reported that only three calls concerning bogs were received this year. Two of the bogs were minimal in size and in the category of “beach clean-up” The third bog was about 6 feet in diameter which Mike moved to the West End Access.

A motion was made by Bill Faber, seconded by Rick Lindmeier, that the LID will only be responsible for removing bogs that are approximately 40 square feet in size which would be about the size of an average pick-up truck bed. Any bog smaller in size will be the property owner’s responsibility. Motion carried.

Mike Becker met with Ms. Kuschinski for 90 minutes and discussed permits and procedures for 2008-2009. . Mapping of exotic weed growth is needed along with obtaining permits for chemical treatment in 2009. The Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Lake Alexander is in effect until 2011.

NEW BUSINESS

Presentation of the 2009 proposed budget for the LALID is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at the Morrison County Court House for approval from the county commissioners. Mike Becker will make the presentation accompanied by Rick Lindmeier, and Gordy Schenian.

Mapping and lake assessment study of exotic vegetation growth will be done in September by Pat Selter, who will be accompanied by one or two Board members. Milfoil is easiest to map in the fall; curly leaf mapping is found to be more effective in the early spring. The Board will prioritize areas that are of highest need of treatment, and present their findings to Ms. Kuchinski. Additional treatable acreage,

especially for curly leaf pondweed, will also be requested.

A meeting with Tammy Gangstad, MC Water Planner, was held and it is likely that there will be grants available in the near future from various agencies, including the Initiative Foundation. The Board will be prepared to make applications for these grants as they become available.

Vegetation Treatment: Mike Becker, Rick Lindmeier, Gordy Schenian

Legislative: Rob Webb

Grants: Dr. Bill Faber

A motion was made by Bill Faber, seconded by Rob Webb, to abolish the Education/Prevention Committee as it is no longer necessary. Motion carried.

The date for the next Board Meeting was set for Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. at the Scandia Valley Town Hall.

A motion was made by Dr. Bill Faber, seconded by Rick Lindmeier, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde

Appointed Secretary