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GREEN LAKE
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING
SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2001
SPICER CITY HALL
The regular
meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairperson
Wendell Halvorson. Also
present were G. Anderson, D. Baken, G. Broman, R. Dobbs, R. Figenskau, B. Halgren, B.
Haug, S. Peterson, M. Wacholz, and T. Frazee.
Tom Bonde
representing Middle Fork Crow River Lake Association, and Deb Ficek representing the Lake
Preservation Society were present to address the Board.
The agenda for
the scheduled meeting was approved by Broman and seconded by Dobbs, but to also add item
6.4 Phosphate. Motion carried.
Motion by Wacholz, seconded by Dobbs to approve
the minutes of the 19 May regular meeting, 15 June Annual meeting, and 15 June 2001
Reorganization meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Wacholz, seconded by Broman to approve
the treasurers report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Caterpillar |
Wendell talked to
C. Burmeister. He is pleased with the
results.
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D. N. R.
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The Rush Brown
access is being worked on for a boat access. Bids
are being received to remove the two houses east of County Park # 5. D. N. R. is working on design to be competed in
2002.
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Education |
Gwynne stated
that we should have an article in the Breeze regarding turn off of water for seasonal
residents. She will contact Ron Hagemeyer to
receive this.
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Highway 23 |
Steve reported
that the next meeting is scheduled for Wed. 08 August at 5:00 P. M. at the Detloff center
and all are welcome. The meetings are very interesting.
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Variance |
One variance has
been received since the last meeting. Steve
passed out copies of the Kandiyohi County Comprehensive Plan to board members. Spicer is working on their plans now.
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Sewer & Water |
No Report
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Water Quality |
No Report
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Web Page |
Bonnie informed
the board that people enjoy the calendar of events.
She wishes to add pictures and information regarding the sewer and water.
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Celebration Picnic |
Ron informed the
Board that approximately 275 residents attending the picnic on Saturday, 14 July at Hope
Presbyterian Church. Frazee informed the
Board the rental for chairs and tables were $450.48.
McKales food bill was 1,000 plates at 2.25. Credit for buns of $63.00 and chips for
$76.80 total of $2,247.36 including tax. Discussion
was positive for the picnic and talk of holding another one or possible picnic prior to or
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OLD BUSINESS:
Committee
appointments were selected for the 2001-2002 year.
These committees are attached to the minutes. Committee chairpersons are asked to send
information for the August Green Lake Breeze to Frazee prior to Friday, 27 July 2001. The Breeze will be published and sent prior to
Open House on 04 August 2001.
Wendell
discussed the milfoil situation on Green Lake as he received from the D. N. R. office. The D.N.R. has not found any milfoil in
front of Morgandale and one “sickly” plant in front of Little Melvins. Three plants have been found on the west side of
the lake. The D. N. R. treated these two
areas and will come back in three weeks to exam the same.
Frazee stated information which he has received regarding the same.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Green Lake
Property Owners Association received a request for funds from the New London Ambulance
Association for the purchase of a defibrillator. The
GLPOA Board has presented the First Responders of Spicer with $1,000.00 and last year
$500.00 to the New London Ambulance Association.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Wacholz to send $500.00 to the New London Ambulance
Association. Motion carried.
Tom Bonde
reported to the board of the Middle Crow River Grant.
We are in the second year of the application. The GLPOA donated
$600.00 to assist in writing the original grant but they need working dollars to continue
the project. Motion by Wacholz, seconded by Halgren to donate
$2,000.00 to the project. Motion carried.
Tom discussed
two other items, (1) the highway # 4 bridge which connects Green Lake and Lake Calhoun.
Discussion was held regarding the County and the D. N. R. plans within the
area.
Tom also
discussed the “stop logs” at the Old Mill Inn.
They leak but are owned and controlled by Foster. The D. N. R. may be looking for donations to
assist with the “stop logs.” Decision
to monitor the situation during the coming months.
Deb Ficek
presented educational information to the Board about the highway 23 project. The board asked questions about the $500.00 which
was donated in September 2000 and what was it used for.
Broman asked what is the “request” of your organization. Ficek stated they wished to hire a hydroglist to
find information which they might use regarding the highway 23 project. Broman stated we have a board member
(Peterson) on the highway 23 committee and we should see what his thoughts are. No action taken.
Broman
presented a picture which he took in Mason City, Iowa
of a bill board stating “Phosphate Fertilizers are Polluting Your
Waterways.” Frazee will take this to the
Kandiyohi County Lakes Association as it is a County situation along with Green Lake.
Motion by Wacholz, seconded by Broman to adjourn. Next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 18
September 2001 at 8:00 A. M. at the Green Lake Bible Camp.
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