CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 25, 2004

The meeting was called to order by member Hayes at 7:04 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Star Prairie Community Center.

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

Members Absent: Doug Flom and John Bonneprise

The agenda was presented by Hayes. Goodlad moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Early and carried.

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

Treasurer’s report by Early.

CHECKING ACCT $5,804.76

S&C MMKT ACCT $ 22.80

CD’s

BREMER $16,364.51

S&C $ 5,128.90

TOTAL FUNDS $27,320.97

INCOME

Town of Star Prairie $ 8.19

TOTAL INCOME $ 8.19

EXPENDITURES

Rivertown News (Annual Mtg Notice) $ 55.80

Zorn Corhran (Oil Sample Kit) 15.32

EMC Insurance (Workers Comp Adjust) 269.00

Real Property Listers (Labels) 28.80

Polk Burnett 1,163.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,494.72

Demulling moved to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Goodlad and carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Lake Ordinance Enforcement: Johnson discussed using education over ticketing regarding water skipping by snowmobilers near the outlet. The Board discussed hiring a police officer certified in water enforcement to patrol the area. Hayes moved to spend up to $800.00 to hire an officer, seconded by Goodlad and carried. Demulling is to contact an officer and have him attend the December 27^th meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Fish Stocking: Goodlad contacted Marty Engle from the DNR regarding stocking Cedar Lake with walleyes. Engle responded that Cedar Lake is a no stock lake. Hayes reported that the DNR personnel doing a fish creel count have recorded few fish being caught.

Water Quality: Goodlad attended a meeting on October 18^th with DNR personnel Buzz Sorgy, Jeremy Williamson, Paul Garrison and others regarding water quality. The DNR reported that phosphate levels have increased and water quality has decreased. A study has been proposed by the DNR to monitor oxygen levels, water clarity, and phosphorous levels from October 2005 to October 2007 pending a DNR grant approval. A meeting is scheduled by the DNR for January 19, 2005 at the Star Prairie Community Center at 10:00 a.m. to further evaluate testing needed. The ph level was stated to be high which affects the phosphorous levels. Also, subject to approval, is the purchase of oxygen testing equipment. Phosphate levels will be monitored on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Dam Maintenance: Early suggested the Lake District install a gate by the dam on the land acquisition side for safety reasons. Goodlad also recommended that the dam walkway and railing be inspected. Both items were table for discussion at the next meeting.

Horse Creek Inlet: Goodlad discussed Alden Township’s plans for replacing the culvert on 10^th Avenue. Johnson stated that the township has a permit to rock the area north of the culvert on both sides of Horse Creek for 20 feet. The township and DNR have both stated this would create walleye spawning habitat in the creek. Johnson asked if the Lake District would contribute in part or whole for the purchase of the rock. Johnson to check on cost. Tabled until the next meeting.

Discussion took place regarding future meeting dates. The next meeting will be

December 27^th, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.

Hayes moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Demulling and carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling