CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – FEBRUARY 28, 2005

 

Chairman Flom called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2005 at the Star Prairie Community Center.

 

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

Members Absent:  John Bonneprise, Jack Hayes and Dennis Early

 

The agenda was presented by Flom.  Demulling moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Goodlad and carried.

 

The January minutes were read by Demulling.  Flom moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Johnson and carried 

 

Treasurer’s report by Early (submitted by Demulling)

 

            CHECKING ACCT                                       $17,698.30

            S&C MMKT ACCT                                       $       22.84

 

CD’s                                                  

BREMER INVESTORS ACCOUNT                      $16,364.51

            S&C                                                               $  5,128.90

 

            TOTAL FUNDS                                           $39,214.55

 

            INCOME

Town of Star Prairie Feb. Settlement                     $ 2,774.38    

Town of Alden Feb. Settlement                        6,443.75

           

TOTAL INCOME                                          $ 9,218.13

   

           

     EXPENDITURES

            Don Demulling (Computer ink/paper)           $      28.73

            Polk Burnett                                                           26.00

            Lettertech                                                             190.00

 

            TOTAL EXPENSES                                    $    244.73    

 

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

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Flood Plain Update:  Board discussed the present flood plain elevations set by the DNR at 2 feet.  The Board disputes the 2-foot level and tabled further discussion until the next meeting.

 

Fish Cribs:  Flom and Demulling reported that 29 fish cribs were constructed on February 12th.  This brings the two-year total to 68.  The Lake District will split the cost with Star Prairie Fish and Game Association.  No bill was presented.

Lake Ordinance Enforcement:  The Board discussed adopting a policy where the Lake District could receive a portion of any DNR citations issued by the lake enforcement officer, Matt O’Hara.  O’Hara will check with the DNR regarding citations.  Further discussion tabled until the next meeting.  O’Hara submitted a bill for $382.50.  Patrolling will continue until the ice is out.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

DNR Report:  Goodlad presented a summary of the DNR lake assessment meeting which was held on February 16, 2005.  The next meeting will be held on June 3rd regarding water quality.

 

1.      DNR state grant application – 2006

2.      Project to start in 2007

3.      Project to extend into 2009 or 2010

 

Buzz Sorge from the DNR is to speak at the annual meeting held in August to explain what the Lake District’s expenses will be.

 

Public Access:  Demulling discussed installing a plywood information board at the public boat landing.  The Lake District could post its ordinances as well as any DNR regulations on it.  Dick Hoppe from Martin Lumber volunteered to donate the materials.  Goodlad moved to approve, seconded by Flom, and carried.

 

The next meeting will be March 28, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.

 

            March Agenda:

                        Flood Plain Update

                        Lake Ordinance Update

                        Land Trust Preservation Presentation

                        Annual Meeting Budget – Agenda

                        Public Input

 

Goodlad moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Johnson and carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling