Cedar Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
May 27, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Flom at 7:00 pm, May 27, 2003 at the Star Prairie Community Center. Commissioners present were:
Commissioners:
Doug Flom Bernie Meister
Kent Rebeck Nolen Chew Jr.
Brad Johnson Bob Goodlad
Old Business:
Administration:
The minutes from the April 28, 2003 meeting were read and approved. The motion was made by Brad and seconded by Bob. Kent Rebeck provided the Treasure’s Report. Kent stated the balance of the money market fund was $17,673.59 and the checking account balance was $509.40. $25,000.00 is also secured in 3 month, 6 month and 1 year certificates of deposit. The total amount of CLP&RD funds stands at $43,182.99. The Treasure’s report was approved. Nolen made the motion and Doug seconded.
Public Comments:
Dan & Shelly Michalis, John Gauper, Jack Hayes and Nolen Chew, members of the Ad Hoc environmental committee, met prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 to discuss the charter of the committee. Jack Hayes provided the committee with an excellent historical overview of Cedar Lake waterquality and habitat issues. Nolen handed out copies of two DNR studies of the lake, 1) changes in the Aquatic Plant Community of Cedar Lake 1998-200 and 2) Sensitive Area Designations. Jack emphasised the need to study the documents to gain knowledge and get an appreciation of the challenges the committeee will face. The committee will meet at least monthly at 6:00, prior to the regularly scheduled CLP&RD meetings.
Aerator Well:
Bob Goodlad stated the project was complete and the aerator is now operational.
Safety and Habitat Markers:
A discussion took place on the merit of placing Safety Buoys at the rock pile on the south end of the lake and the sandbar on the east side of the lake. Also, habitat markers were discussed for the mouth of the southwest bay and the outlet area on the southeast side. Jack Hayes brought some information from the DNR website that covered approved markers and ordering information. The commission voted to place one safety marker each on the sand bar and rockpile and habitat markers at the outlet and bay. Bernie presented the motion and Kent was the second. Bernie volunteered to look into obtaining the markers and report back on his progress at the June meeting.
CLP&RD Insurance:
Kent stated our liability insurance for Jack Hayes caretaking duties at the dam and aerator has about doubled since last year. The premium for this year is $900.00. Kent suggested to Brad Johnson that perhaps Jack could be insured by the town since the town already has coverage for their road employees. Discussion followed about the possibility of the CLP&RD taking over the dock the insurance for the dock. This item was tabled until the next meeting.
Boat Landing Dock Repair:
Brad Johnson stated the Town of Alden had spent $3573.00 in dock repair this spring. He asked that the board consider contributing $25% of the repair costs. Bob motioned to pay $1021.50 and Kent seconded the motion. Polk Co. will also contribute 25%.
Carp Management:
Bernie Meister said he had been up in his plane recently over Cedar Lake and had seen large masses of Carp from the air. Bernie stated that we need to have a plan on how to erradicate the remaining Carp. He said bow fishermen can significantly dent the remaining population and that we need to provide a disposal site for the Carp bow fisherman. Bernie volunteered to take this item for action.
Next Meeting:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 30, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.