CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 27, 2006

 

Flom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2006 at the Star Prairie Community Center.

 

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

 

Members Absent:  John Bonneprise and Jack Hayes

 

Demulling moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Goodlad, and carried.

 

The January 2006 minutes were read by Demulling.  Goodlad moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Early, and carried 

 

Treasurer’s report by Early:

           

            CHECKING ACCOUNT                                                        12,946.01

            BREMER BANK INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT                      16,950.12

            S&C MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT                                     4,071.39

            S&C CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT                                        5,290.09     

 

TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS                                             $39,257.61

 

INCOME

Town of Star Prairie (February Settlement)                                   3,153.54

Town of Alden (February Settlement)                               7,675.67

Interest on Checking                                                                            5.17

Interest on Bremer Account                                                               95.49

Interest on S & C Mmkt                                                                      4.60

 

TOTAL INCOME                                                                 $10,934.47

 

           

            EXPENDITURES

            Bob Goodlad (Food for Meeting)                                                      76.62

            Zorn-Cochrane (Compressor Repair)                                           9,683.62

            Bob Swanda (Skidder – Fish Cribs)                                             1,200.00     

            Polk-Burnett                                                                                      26.00

            Polk-Burnett                                                                                      26.00

 

            TOTAL EXPENSES                                                              $11,012.24

 

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

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Compressor:  The compressor has been rebuilt and a new motor has been installed.  The unit will need to be picked up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin this spring.  All of the repairs have been paid for.  The Board discussed implementing a maintenance schedule to reduce further breakdowns.  Jack Hayes is to review this with Zorn-Cochrane and ask for their opinion.

 

Lake Enforcement:  Demulling reported that because of the light snowfall and minimal snowmobile activity, no officers were hired for patrol.  There is one ordinance sign posted in the southwest bay area as well as one by the outlet area.  Demulling moved to purchase 3 additional signs to be posted on the lake, seconded by Goodlad, and carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Star Prairie Land Preservation:  Discussion was held regarding the placement of docks by the SPLP.  No action was taken.

 

Fish Cribs:  Flom stated that 20 additional fish cribs were built on Saturday, February 4th in partnership with the Star Prairie Fish and Game Association.  This brings the 3-year total to 88.  The St. Croix County Parks Department rented the sled from the Lake District the week of February 6th for $100.00.  Goodlad moved to approve the $100.00 invoice, seconded by Early, and carried.  Demulling to send the invoice to the County.  The Board would like to thank Chris Polfus for storing the sled in his pole building.

 

Spring Newsletter:  Demulling will write the spring newsletter which will be mailed the end of April.  Johnson suggested the letter inform the Lake District property owners that there will be one opening in Polk County and one opening in St. Croix County for the Board of Directors.  These will both be 3-year terms and will be voted on at the annual meeting August 5, 2006.

 

Fish Regulations:  Demulling stated that Marty Engle would like to implement a 14” to 18” slot size on Walleyes in Cedar Lake.  He asked the Board if they would submit this at the St. Croix County Spring Hearings on April 10, 2006 in New Richmond.  All of the directors signed a proposal, which will be submitted by Demulling.

 

Public Boat Landing:  Johnson discussed the problems with the ice pushing up the boat ramp on the north end of the lake.  He asked if the Lake District would be willing to help financially with repairs.  No action was taken.

 

DNR/Water Quality:  Goodlad stated that he was meeting with DNR personnel on March 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.  Demulling moved that the Lake District provide lunch, seconded by Flom, and carried.

 

The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.

                                    April Agenda:     DNR Water Quality Plans

                                                              Buoy Installation

                                                              Compressor Installation

                                                              Spring Newsletter

                                                              Public Boat Ramp

                                                              2007 Budget

  Public Input

 

Demulling moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Goodlad and carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

 

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling