CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 23, 2007

 

Goodlad called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Star Prairie Community Center.

 

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

 

Members Absent:  Jack Hayes, Neil Johnson, Doug Flom

 

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

 

The March 07 minutes were read by Demulling.  Goodlad moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Johnson, and carried 

 

Treasurer’s report by Early:

 

            Ending Account Balances Treasurer’s Report of 03/26/07

           

            S&C CHECKING ACCOUNT                                                18,725.01

            BREMER BANK INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT                          17,680.09

            S&C MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT                                       4,104.04

            S&C CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT                                           5,372.75     

 

TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS                                             $45,881.89

 

INCOME

Star Prairie Township (Lottery Credit)                                 123.37

Alden Township (Lottery Credit)                                                     268.16

 

TOTAL INCOME FOR PERIOD                                             $391.53

 

            EXPENSES

            Bob Swanda                                                                                   135.00       

 

            TOTAL EXPENSES                                                                   $135.00

                                                           

            Ending Account Balances 4/23/07

 

            S & C Checking Account                                                         18,981.04

            Bremer Bank Investor’s Account                                           17,680.09

            S & C Money Market Account                                                4,104.04

            S & C CD                                                                                   5,372.75

 

            TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS                                             $46,138.42

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Sign Ordinance:  Demulling reported that the 5 ordinance signs have been recovered.  Demulling will report on their condition and have more information for the next meeting.

 

Budget Proposal: A preliminary budget proposal was discussed at the March meeting.  The Board decided to table further discussion until the May meeting when more board members will be present and more information will be available.

 

Buoy Placement:  Discussion was held regarding placement of the buoys.  Board members will try to get them in this weekend before the fishing opener.

 

Public Boat Landing:  Brad Johnson reported that the public boat launch did not appear to sustain major damage.  When the township repairs their roads, they will use asphalt to repair any minor damage.

 

Truck in the Lake:  Goodlad reported that the pick-up in 12 feet of water by the inlet has been removed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commission Nominations:  Goodlad moved to nominate Don J. Demulling and Doug Flom for Board Commissioners, seconded by Brad Johnson and carried.  Early moved to nominate John Bailey for Board Commissioner, seconded by Goodlad and carried.

 

Aquatic Plants:  Demulling has contacted Marty Engle from the DNR about the aquatic test plants that were planted near the outlet on May 19, 2006.  Engle stated that he would call Deb Konkel from the Eau Claire DNR office and do an inspection on last year’s project to determine if any plants survived.

 

Lake Study Grant:  Goodlad reported he has received no additional news from the Wisconsin DNR regarding the study grant.

 

Conservation Congress Voting Results:  Demulling reported on two of the resolutions that were voted on that pertain to Cedar Lake.

 

  1. Walleye slot size 14” to 18” to be released.  Three walleyes in possession with one over 18”     and two under14”.

                  St. Croix County                      52 Yes               6 No

                  Polk County                             44 Yes               5 No

                  State Vote                            1006 Yes           344 No

 

2.  Ten pan fish limit in St. Croix County, including Cedar Lake.

                  St. Croix County                      45 Yes             10 No

                  Polk County                             29 Yes             18 No

                  State Vote                              957 Yes           557 No

 

 

 

 

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center.  Agenda:  Budget, Buoys, Ordinance Signs, Public Landing, Lake Study Grant, Aquatic Plants, Aerator, Committee Formation, Public Input.

                                   

Early moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Demulling, and carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling