CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

 

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

 

August 7, 2004

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Flom at 9:04 a.m., August 7, 2004 at the Cedar Lake Community Center.

 

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

 

Commissioners Absent:  John Bonneprise

 

The agenda was presented by Flom.  Curt Meiers moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Dick Rinehart, and carried.

 

The 2003 annual meeting minutes were read by Demulling.  Bob Goodlad moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Sandy Flom, and carried.

 

The Treasurer’s report was given by Early.  Warren Wood moved to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Lorraine Goodlad, and carried.  A detailed Treasurer’s report is attached to the minutes.

 

Presentations:

 

Star Prairie Fish & Game – Mike Reiter representing SPFG gave their annual report of what the organization accomplished regarding Cedar Lake.

1.      Placement of wood duck houses in the bay

2.      Construction of 40 fish cribs on the SW portion of the lake

3.      Contribution to the Cedar Lake Land Preservation Trust

4.      Placement of loon nesting platforms in the bay

5.      Completion of the Nutzmann dam and the carp trap holding pond

Future projects include:

1.      Enhancement of walleye spawning beds in Cedar Lake

2.      Additional fish crib placement the winter of 2004-2005

 

Polk County DNR Forester – Paul Heimstad discussed Oak Wilt disease and it’s effect on oak trees.  The disease is prevalent along the St. Croix River in Polk County and affects all of St. Croix County.   To help prevent the spread of oak wilt, never prune oak trees during the months of April, May or June.  If a damaged tree needs to be pruned, it is advised to use tree wound paint.  Also, all firewood from oak trees that is stacked up should be completely covered by a plastic tarp.

 

Cedar Lake Land Trust – Pete Kling discussed the Land Trust acquisition.  Some of the properties on both the SE and SW portion of the lake have been acquired or are in negotiations.  The Meinke property will become part of the Trust in 2005.  The Trust also purchased a lot on the south side of the bay from the Peterson’s, which will be used as a winter parking access and as a summer canoe launch.  The Trust has received a $68,000 grant for future land purchases.  Pete thanked the Lake Association for their past contributions.

 

Election of Commissioners:

 

Polk County – Don J. Demulling was nominated by the board.  He ran unopposed.

 

St. Croix County – Doug Flom and John Bailey were nominated by the board.

 

Voting results:                        Demulling – 49 votes

                                    Flom – 35 votes

                                    Bailey – 4 votes

 

Demulling and Flom were elected to 3-year terms.

 

Old Business – Chairman’s Report

 

Doug Flom presented the Chairman’s report.

 

  1. No wake and rock buoy placement.  The DNR reported the permit has been approved   and is in the mail.  Board members will install the buoys next spring.  The buoys, anchors, chain and connectors have been purchased.
  2. Fish cribs.  The Lake Association did a 50/50 cost sharing with the Star Prairie Fish & Game on the 40 cribs.
  3. Aerator.  Flom discussed the underground pipe damage leading from the aeration house and the repairs that were made.
  4. Website.  Flom thanked Don Michaelis for updating the website.  Dan donates his time to the association.
  5. Land trust.  Flom reported that the land trust has been very successful in the acquisition of lake property and credited Pete Kling and their organization for all they have accomplished.
  6. Flood plain insurance.  Flom has been trying to contact the proper people to get this changed but has had little success in getting the cooperation needed.

 

New Business:

 

Flom discussed stating an official newspaper for the Association notices.  Currently the Board has been using the New Richmond News.  Sandy Flom moved to continue using the New Richmond News, seconded by Dick Rinehart, and carried.

 

Water Safety Ordinance Officer.  Flom asked for public discussion on hiring an officer.  Warren Wood volunteered to do a legal check into the feasibility of hiring an officer.

 

Budget Hearing and Adoption of Budget.  Each item of the proposed $21,600 budget was discussed.  The budget as proposed was adopted.  Lorraine Goodlad moved to pass a levy to support the adopted budget, seconded by Bill Sommerfeldt, and carried.

 

Dan Michaelis moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bill Somerfeldt, and carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

 

The next annual meeting will be held on August 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at the Cedar Lake Community Center.

 

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling