CEDAR LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

MEETING MINUTES – MAY 24, 2007

Flom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Star Prairie Community Center.

Members Present: Doug Flom, Don Demulling, Dennis Early, Jack Hayes, Bob Goodlad and

Neil Johnson

Members Absent: Brad Johnson

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

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

Treasurer’s report by Early:

Ending Account Balances Treasurer’s Report of 4/23/07

BREMER BANK INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT 17,680.09

S&C CHECKING ACCOUNT 18,981.04

S&C MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 4,104.04

S&C CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 5,372.75

TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $46,138.42

INCOME

Interest on Bremer Account 127.60

Interest on S&C Checking 9.73

Interest on S&C MMKT 5.83

TOTAL INCOME FOR PERIOD $143.16

EXPENSES

Berquist Insurance 1,672.00

Transfer 10,000 Checking to Bremer

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,672.00

Ending Account Balances 5/24/07

BREMER BANK INVESTOR’S ACCOUNT 27,807.69

S&C CHECKING ACCOUNT 7,319.27

S&C MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 4,109.87

S&C CD 5,372.75

TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $44,609.58

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

OLD BUSINESS:

Lake Study Grant: Goodlad reported that no federal grant money was available for this year’s study.

2008 Budget: Goodlad moved to approve the 2008 budget of $26,800, seconded by Demulling, and carried. This is a 4% increase over the 2007 budget.

Aquatic Plants: Demulling contacted Mike Reiter who helped plant the vegetation last year near the outlet. After doing an inspection, he determined that no plants survived.

Buoy Placement: Flom reported that he and his nephew have put the buoys in place.

Sign Ordinance: Goodlad reported that the 5 ordinance signs which have been recovered can be repaired. Demulling stated that the new signs which were ordered are stored in the aeration building.

Public Landing: No report.

NEW BUSINESS:

Aerator: Hayes reported that the aerator was started on May 17^th and there have been no problems.

Dam Report: Hayes reported that the boards were installed in the dam on May 6^th and that the current level is correct.

Committee Formation: Flom discussed plans to form committees to help organize labor. Stuart Nelson suggested using the NRHS alternative school students as they have helped the Star Prairie Land Preservation in the past.

Public Input: Members of the Cedar Lake Community Center asked about getting some financial assistance from the District to help maintain the building. The Board suggested that they find out who maintains the title to the property. Goodlad moved to prepay $100.00 for use of the building for the annual meeting in August, seconded by Hayes, and carried.

Polk County Lakes & Rivers Association: Hayes reported that the $25.00 annual fee is due.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Prairie Community Center. Agenda: Aerator, Newsletter, Annual Meeting Agenda

Demulling moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Goodlad, and carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Don J. Demulling