Friday, April 8, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 7:19pm at the home of Mike & Vicky Rydberg – 806 Halsey Avenue SE. There were 15 people in attendance representing 10 households.

The minutes were accepted as written.

The closing of the boat launch was presented by Pam Scott. Bill Tregaskis said that if it couldn’t be closed, maybe the parking could be limited. Martha Reiger, DNR Supervisor of all public access in Wright County was mentioned as the person to contact in regards to this issue.

Miles Olson has said that he will take care of all remaining cutter boat docking materials. In Joy Duenwald’s absence, Angela Miller presented the treasurer’s report. The beginning balance of the 2005 season is $484.59, which is a total of the checking and savings accounts. All of the weed treatment checks still need to be deposited – 38 people signed up this year (compared to 36 last year).

The meeting schedule was passed around for host volunteers.

Bill T. inquired about the date of the lake weed treatment. Dave Tabbut said that the water temperature needs to be 60 degrees for the product to work. Mike R. said that early May is ideal and that the curly leaf was already present. Mike R. will do the copper sulfate application in June or July – depending on the algae. He will purchase the copper sulfate from Centra-Sota this year, not Midwest Aqua Care because of a cheaper price. Jeanni Tregaskis asked how much area was covered by one bag of copper sulfate. Mike R. responded that last year it seemed to do 4-5 houses. Everyone who paid for the Midwest Aqua Care curly leaf treatment will also get the copper sulfate treatment.

A reminder was given NOT to use phosphorus in lawn fertilizer. Mike R. suggested that a flyer be made & distributed in regards to this issue.

The Annual Picnic will again be held at the Kasa’s & the Tregasis’. It is scheduled for August 13^th, with August 20^th as the inclement weather alternative. Julie Kasa asked how people liked the catering. Vicky Rydberg said that she needed a dessert. Jeanni T. asked if people would like to have a pot-luck again. Mike R. suggested that the plans and ideas be discussed at the June meeting. Lance Scott said to have it catered, yet everyone bring a dessert to share.

Angela M. will do the Directory updates and Vicky R. will print them. Mike R. requested more ideas to include in the Directory. A pie-chart of where one’s dues go was suggested. Bill T. said to list discounts from companies – not to put in coupons. Mike R. favored no advertising and Jeanni agreed with that.

Dorothy Brede mentioned that she and Nancy Skafte have thought about doing a Lake Martha and Lake Charlotte cookbook.

The Hospitality purpose should be listed in the directory. Ask pervious members again before requesting new 2005 volunteers.

Mike R. said that the Communication Committee could be utilized by reminding people to attend the meetings. It was questioned whether this committee is actually needed. Bill T. said that in his business it has been discovered that a 48 hour reminder is more effective than a 24 hour reminder. Jeanni said that she will call all those people without an e-mail address to confirm that they do not have such access and then she and Rosie Tabbut (last year’s Communication Committee) will call them for each meeting.

Per the DNR there was an average of 6.8’ visibility for June through August. Paul Johnson volunteered to do the secchi disk readings this year. For the record, Sue Brallier did a great job last year! Dave T. said that he may have readings for the 10 year gap from 1994 to 2004 on an old computer.

Dave T. has the website updated, but he would like ideas, pictures, and road project documents to include. Mike R. said that some clean-up on old stuff, such as the sewer project needs to be completed.

Dave T. mentioned that Greg Eckblad took Pam Kelley’s position on the Rockford Township Board.

Dorothy presented the Community Lawn Care program – they give a portion of the profit back to the community. She said that she thought this year was the Buffalo School District and that she didn’t think one could dictate were to give the money. She’s picking up her product tomorrow and will discuss the possibility of a group discount for the Lake Association members.

Pam Scott mentioned that a hospital in Maple Grove has been approved. North Memorial and Alina are competing for it.

Mike R. and Brad Burns went to a Township meeting about four weeks earlier in which Brad presented a signed quote from Buffalo Bituminous to pave Halsey only for $250,000.00 and $400,000.00 total. The Board argued that it did not include soil replacement, etc. Mike R. expressed that he did not think the residents should have to pay for the extras – just the paving. Another feasibility report will be done, as the previous work will now be considered useless. Brad Burns is in the process of doing another petition. Dorothy B. said that a lady at her work lives on Calder and the Board is doing the same stuff with them and their petition. Theresa Witstine said to take it in steps. Bill T. and Mike R. agreed that people should continually complain to the Board that the culverts are clogged and that the road need to be moved.

Paul J. motioned to adjourn. Mike R. seconded that motioned and the meeting ended at 8:50pm.

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