CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 26, 2004

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Flom at 7:05 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Star Prairie Village Hall.

 

Members Present:  Doug Flom, Bob Goodlad, Don J. Demulling, Dennis Early and Brad Johnson

 

Members Absent:  John Bonneprise and Jack Hayes

 

The agenda was presented by Flom.  Goodlad made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Johnson and carried.

 

The March minutes were read by Demulling.  Motion by Early to approve the minutes, seconded by Goodlad and carried. 

 

Treasurer’s report by Early.

 

            CHECKING ACCT                           $4,647.44

            S&C MMKT ACCT                           $     22.71

 

CD’s                                                  

BREMER                                           $27,000.00

            S&C                                                    $  5,000.00

 

            TOTAL FUNDS                                $36,670.15

 

            EXPENDITURES

 

            Polk Burnett                                       $       52.00

            Real Property Listers                                    $       10.90

            Bremer Bank (Transfer to savings) $  4,000.00

 

            INCOME

 

            Town of Alden                                    $     140.58

 

Johnson made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Goodlad and carried.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Johnson inquired about the cost of surveying the portion of Horse Creek just north of the lake.  Tabled until next meeting

 

Stuart Nelson, representing Star Prairie Fish and Game, submitted a bill for $1,735.41 to the association.  This is 50% of the cost of building the fish cribs.  Nelson also discussed the fish report given by the DNR at their last meeting.  A copy of this report is available on this website.

 

Nelson also asked if the lake association would or could help with funding on a dock to be installed on the Peterson property which is being acquired by the Cedar Lake Land Trust.  This will be discussed next month under new business.

 

Nelson mentioned that the SPFG Association would like to install a map of Cedar Lake at the public access showing fish cribs, no wake zones, and rock buoys.  Demulling to check on signs and cost.

 

Stuart Nelson, representing the Cedar lake Land Trust, asked Flom if he would attend a land variance meeting with him on Tuesday, April 27th at the St. Croix County Courthouse.  Flom agreed to go.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Goodlad presented a suggestion for wording on the no wake zones.  After discussion, Johnson stated both Alden Township and Star Prairie Township have previously granted permission on installing the zones.  Discussion took place on the need for a public hearing.  Consensus of committee to have open discussion on the buoy placement and enforcement 30 minutes before the next monthly meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.,

May 24th at the Village Hall. 

 

Discussion by Flom regarding flood map correction.  Flom will do a follow up on progress.

 

Demulling discussed the update being done on the website.  Committee agreed to have

Dan Michaelis continue to be in charge of maintaining the site.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

4th of July pontoon parade:  After discussion, the committee decided on Sunday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the sand bar on the east side of the lake.  Entries for door prizes will be limited to one per boat.  Flom made a motion, seconded by Goodlad and carried.

 

Newsletter:  Approved minor changes to wording of the letter.  Mailing to be completed in the near future.

 

Discussion on Polk County Lake Association regarding aquatic invasive workshop.  Committee members were encouraged to attend if possible.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Goodlad, seconded by Early and carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

The next meeting will be May 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Village Hall.

 

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling