• Jane Reed asked for others to join and Carolyn Boroughs said she would assist, others are welcomed to join the committee

• No change from July 17^th Meeting ($6,564.42)

• $1,500 received for Curly Leaf treatment as reported in previous treasurer’s report
• $1000 to be received in November from DNR Grant

• Anne Sutton inquired to get a water station at the lake and was notified there are grants to get boat washing station
• Asked to get garbage can at the landing
• Asked DNR to come back and cleanup the tree that had fallen down on the boat launch

• To be collected in next scheduled meeting

• Dave mentioned weather patterns similar to the Summer of 1988 related to the nutrients in the lake cause the algae.  Believes we did a great job treating the curly leaf.  Stated Blue Green algae is different from Green algae.  Did not receive new water runoff from other areas this year. 
• Thoughts are due to
  • High Water Temps 
  • More Concentrated Nutrients 
  • Weather
• Voted to do curly leaf for next year would have to vote on 2023, but were told by Craig that it is a 10 year program
• Brian talked to DNR for copper sulfate permit and was denied due to water clarity
• (Bryan) To look into Muck eaters (Pro-Biotics) reduces the nutrients in the lake, Bryan to do more research and would require a permit
• (Bryan) To look into Planting Reeds helps to filter the water
• Blue Green Algae was a problem throughout Minnesota not just Martha
• Runoff from residence creates blooms, to take into consideration fertilizer being used

• Meeting Minutes will be posted in the minutes Appendix B
• Every property with a stub will be assess approximately $2,700
• October 12 board meeting (Shortfall $422K, if all pay up front then would go into general) 30 days to make decision.  Finance team can then make updates to the tax assement
• Can we hire an attorney and join with Charlotte to look into, financing with there is a bond, county has the right to come back to the residence. 
• House to the road is the residence responsibility, road is the counties.
• Committee will meet with the county after assement,

• None

• Anne to work Bryan to start the grant process for next year.  Lake Survey may or may not be required.

• March 1^st – TBD Location and time

• President – Josh Malmquist
• VP – Patrick Barkuloo
• Treasurer – Curt Schmitz
• Secretary – Nate Johnso

Lake Martha Association - Treasurer's Report
Meeting – 09/30/21
Bank West	Checking
No Change since July 17th Lake Meeting
Bank Balance as of 09/30/2021	$6,564.42

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