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Lake Martha Lake Association Meeting Minutes Monday, July 14, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm at the home of Frank & Sara Forsberg – 7688 5th Street SE. There were 15 people representing 12 member households in attendance. The
minutes from the June 9th meeting were accepted as written. Bill
Tregaskis read the Thank You letter in regards to the lawn restoration this
Spring that he had wrote on behalf of the Association.
Joy Morris said that the person to send it to was Brian Oakley. Joy
Morris reported that to date 17 member households have paid.
Sara Forsberg mentioned that many people pay at the annual picnic.
Kevin Potter added that the picnic is the only meeting some people
attend. Joy also reported that the
checking and savings accounts have a total of $1,789.40.
Mike
Rydberg gave Joy a list of those households that participated in the weed
treatment program, of which she will be sure to collect the 2003 dues from.
Even though the weed treatment program was decided upon during the 2002
season, it was determined not to collect the 2002 Association dues from those
that participated, yet didn’t pay dues in 2002. Sara
Forsberg stated that the Hospitality Committee welcomes new residents with
homemade cookies & an invitation to the Association meetings.
Sandy motioned to have a welcome package that includes cookies, the Lake
Martha Directory (when it is finalized & produced), & one free year of
Association dues. The motion was passed unanimously. It was determined that the
neighbors of new residents need to be responsible to notify the Officer Board of
the new residents. Bill Tregaskis
threw out the idea of membership cards. Steve
Hancock asked if anything was done for those residents that are moving.
Dan Frump suggested that they be recognized at the annual picnic.
Steve said that at least a card should be sent.
Dave
Tabbut stated that the Brunn’s property is sold pending a pert test.
Sandy Frump said that the overflow into Lake Charlotte currently is a
channel. The
Lake Martha Annual Picnic is scheduled for August 16th, with the 23rd
as an alternate due to weather. It
will be held on the lawns of John & Theresa Witstine & Jim & Angela
Miller on 9th Street – same as last year. Kevin Potter said that two years ago the Association
determined that all alumnae should be invited to the picnic. The Association agreed to continue that this year.
The Picnic Committee will send an e-mail to all residents for contacts. Bill
said that Bruce was out-of-town, so the Cutter Boat Update will be carried over
to the next meeting. Dan Frump
suggested that the cutter boats should be put up for bid.
Steve Hancock asked if the manufacturer would be interested in the boats. Kevin
Potter reported that we probably have signatures on the Halsey road-paving
petition, but the Township Board didn’t like the format of the petitions.
He said that 9th Street needs a separate petition from Halsey
because it has a separate outlet. Signatures
from 50% of the residents on Halsey, plus signatures on the collector streets
– such as 6th, 7th & 8th – are needed
for the road to be paved. The
collector streets will not be paved, but they will be charged a portion of the
cost. Even if passed, the paving of
Halsey would not be started until Farmington is finished.
Brad Miller asked if there was a road that divided the cities. Theresa Witstine said that Division is the street that is to
divide Rockford & St. Michael. Al
Miller said that Rockford is all gravel. Dan
Frump added that anything with an “I” (like “improvement”) Rockford does
not like. Kevin mentioned that it
may be a DNR issue to tar 9th Street because of the public access.
Dave Tabbut said that the DNR would never do so with its present budget. Angela
Miller presented all of the information gathered in her lawn care research from
Chemlawn, Green Stuff, Green Side Up, & Len’s Lawn Care.
Her recommendation for the group discount was Green Side Up.
Sandy Frump motioned to use Green Side Up & to include Lake Charlotte
in the discount, since they already service a few lawns on Lake Charlotte. Kevin Potter seconded the motion. Angela will speak with the company again & send out an
e-mail with more details. Dave
Tabbut stated that Derek G. at the Wright/Hennepin Link spoke to the management
who said that the DSL line won’t happen now, yet it may be possible in the
future. A $60,000.00 box would have
to be installed, plus access/lines may have to be purchased from Quest.
They do VDSL, which will cover homes within 3,600 square feet from the
equipment. Kevin Potter has asked Quest, who owns the phone lines, &
they won’t do it. Sandy Frump
asked if Dish users can get it. Mike
Rydberg said that Direct TV 2-way is possible.
Dave said that if anyone is interested to call & pressure Wright/Hennepin. Mike
Rydberg suggests that next year a second weed treatment be completed for algae
at $.80 per square foot. He
proposed that he would apply copper sulfate on Friday if the Association would
pay for the product – approximately $300.00.
He stated that our permit is good for algae until September & the
product costs $67.00 for 50 pounds/5 acres.
Dave Tabbut motioned for the test to be done & asked that Mike find
out what the product will do to aluminum. Sara
Forsberg & Brad Miller seconded the motion.
Mike also brought up the fact that there are a number of pollutant
sources that come into the Lake. It
was mentioned that Dixon has new cows. Also,
there is a concrete culvert under Miles Olson's farm.
Steve Hancock said that the pollutants come from far beyond Miles
Olson’s farm. Mike suggested some
sort of catch basin. Bill Tregaskis
said that the sewer was a good start to eliminate some of the pollutants from
entering the Lake. Kevin
Potter said that he got a garbage quote from Randy’s on June 14th
at Lake Charlotte – he’ll compare the deals.
Steve Hancock said, “don’t fix what’s not broke.”
He’s not sure how someone can beat $28.00 for 3 months from Superior.
It was mentioned that Superior was bought by Onyx who owns the transfer
station on 37. Angela
Miller asked if Rockford Township does any type of spraying for mosquitoes like
Buffalo does. Sandy & Dan Frump
said that the propane foggers work great. Bill
Tregaskis mentioned bat houses. Mike
Rydberg & Sara Forsberg motioned to adjourn the meeting. Several
people seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 8:26pm. |
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