LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

Monday April 26^th, 2010 --6:00 P.M.

Scandia Valley Town Hall

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

A motion was made by Chuck, seconded by Tom to approve the minutes of the October 19^h, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried

Treasurer Margaret reported that our checking account shows a balance of $1,090.50. Total assets, which includes certificates of deposit, are $35,769.39 Margaret also had a report showing expenditures and receipts for the 2009 year. A motion was made by Tom, seconded by Bob, to approve both Treasurer’s reports. Motion carried.

Hilltop Sports has been moving and relocating bogs for the LID. Dan suggests that a contract should be obtained which would include an hourly rate. Another suggestion was that IF and WHEN the LID”S budgeted monies for bog is spent, the LAPOA could finance the excess.

Steve Sunde will once again be in charge of the chemical monitoring program, taking samples of lake water to determine phosphate, chlorophyll A, and nitrate levels. readings. Secchi disc readings will also be taken.

The focus of treated milfoil areas will be shifted away from the East end where the growth has been controlled, and the central area of the lake will be targeted. . A total of 112 acres will be treated as allowed by the DNR, it is estimated that there are 200 plus infested milfoil acres. Herbicide treatment of Curly Leaf will be treated this week, as water temperatures are ideal.

Projected date of milfoil treatment is approximately May 15^,depending on water temperature.

Bob reported that the DNR Fisheries personnel have been doing a netting survey of fish population the past two weeks, results showing large sized muskies and walleyes, and a good survival rate of the walleye fingerlings. Bob and Dan are planning to accompany the DNR to observe the electro fishing survey this week .

Chuck stated that the MN State Office had proposed several changes for installation of septic systems; however, the designers and installers have been in disagreement with the proposed changes , therefore any new rules or regulations are on hold.

Association membership stands at 326 for the year 2009. Margaret has been updating the membership list with new owners.

The date is set for June 5^th; Time 10:00-12:00 noon; Place Scandia Valley Township Hall. Jackie Froemming, a Master Gardener under the auspices of the U of MN Extension Office , will conduct a one hour seminar. Chuck is looking for another speaker for the second hour. It was agreed to pay each seminar conductor a fee of $100.00. This will be no charge for all those who attend. Coffee and cookies will be served. Darline will look into the cost of a flyer insert in the Morrison County Record. to advertise the event.

The date has been set for July 17^th and the same format for the meeting will be followed as in past years. Registration from 8:30-9:30 A.M., with the business meeting at 9:30 P.M. . Bob will contact Helen McClennan from the Morrison County Soil and Water Conservation District to inquire about the possibility of having a well water testing at this meeting.

Gordy Schenian will chair the nominating committee .

The three incumbents, Alice, Bob, and Chuck are up for re-election for a three-year term.

The newsletter will be sent to all property owners along with a dues notice. Articles are requested from the prospective committee chairpersons ,to be submitted by May 20^th.

The date for the Board Meeting to finalize plans for the annual meeting will be at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, June 14^th, at the Scandia Valley Town Hall.

A motion was made by Alice, seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde

Secretary