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October 19th Meeting

LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

Monday, October 19th, 2009--6:30 P.M.

Scandia Valley Town Hall

Members Present: Dr, Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Darline Molde, Chuck Schiemo, Gordy Schenian, Alice Sunde, Dan Surma, Tom Trutwin.

A motion was made by Chuck, seconded by Gordy, to approve the minutes of the August 3rd  Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Margaret reported that dues receipts received since August 3rd were $375.00, giving the checking account a balance of $7,411.54. Total assets, which include the certificates of deposit and the Healthy Lake Fund, amount to $36,833.52. The treasurer's report was approved as printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Bogs/Water Level:

Dan reported that the LID has been removing bogs from the lake; the last bill amounted to $3,000.00. The level of water is up from the summer months, giving the lake an adequate water level for the winter months.

Aquatic Vegetation/Water Quality:

Dr. Bill reported that it has been observed and documented that the milfoil is growing rampant in several areas, particularly around the south shore; Pat Selter from Professional Lake Management will meet with the LID Board on November 3rd to discuss future treatment options and alteration of strategy. The war fighting the exotic weeds continues!!

Land Use/Planning and Zoning:

Chuck reported that Morrison County is in the process of tightening up rules and regulations concerning boathouses and garages used for other purposes such as bedrooms. In February, new rules for septic systems will be adopted by the county, mandated by the state.

Membership:

There are 320 paid memberships at the present date, an increase from the previous year. The unpaid dues notice mailed in August proved fruitful.

OLD BUSINESS

Lake Shore Restoration Seminar.

A tentative date was set for June 5th, 2010, from10:00 A.M. to 12 noon. Chuck will contact the Initiative Foundation and Don Hickman for information and help with obtaining speakers.

NEW BUSINESS

2010 Annual Meeting

The 2010 annual meeting will be held on the same date as the LID Annual Meeting, tentatively scheduled for July 17th.

Next Board Meeting:

The next Board meeting will be held April 26, 2010 unless there is a need to meet before the spring months.

Adjourn:

A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Gordy, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.

Darline Molde, Secretary