LAKE SARAH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Secretary’s Report for General Meeting July 22, 2007
Amended at the 10-10-07 board meeting
Presented at the 10/25/07 General Meeting
I.
Call to Order – Jerry Wise
The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Wise at 3:05 PM. Additional Board
members present were Becky Jacobsen, Mike Peterson, Joe Slavec, Fred Lang , Brad
Spencer, and Greg Hani, with 24 in attendance at the picnic site at the home of Ron
and Mary Jorgenson. Absent board members were Harold Burrows and Dan Cady
II.
Approval of Agenda – Jerry Wise
Nothing was added to the agenda. Becky Jacobsen motions and Mary Jorgenson
seconds to approve the agenda as is. Carried.
III.
Approval of Secretary’s Report – Becky Jacobsen
Fred Lang motions and Mike Peterson seconds to approve Secretary’s report of the
minutes of the last general meeting as presented and distributed in newsletter. Carried
IV.
Treasurer’s Report – Greg Hani
The current financial report was submitted. Becky Jacobsen motions and Fred Lang
seconds to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Carried.
V.
Membership Committee Update – Brad Spencer
There are currently 158 members.
VI.
Mailing List/Directory Database Report – Fred Lang
Fred reports nothing new. We need a new Membership Director, anyone interested see
Jerry after the meeting. Joe said his sister may be interested.
VII.
Conservation and DNR Liaison – Joe Slavec
Carol Roberts reported that the DNR was doing a fish survey on the lake for several days
recently. Joe will look into. He also suggested possibly getting more Walleye fingerlings
into the lake this fall.
VIII.
Water Quality Committee Update – Jerry Wise
Four years ago a clean water task force was formed and a TMDL study was started last
year. The John Barten, Three Rivers Water Resource Manager, is recommending
getting rid of some of the excess phosphorus by treating the Curly leaf Pondweed that
produces much of it. Milfoil may replace the curly leaf, however, so the goal would be to
treat for both at the same time as some test areas were done this spring with dramatic
success.
A letter will go out asking for homeowners’ approval to treat the lake as a whole. We
need to get bids and go after grant money which may come from a variety of sources.
The Clean Water Legacy Act may provide us with some funding; Senator Gen Olson may
be able to help us with this. It would be a 5 year program. Jerry invites people to attend
the next Lake Sarah Stakeholders Committee meeting.
After the TMDL study shows excessive phosphorus entering the lake, the MN PCA can
tell MS4 cities they have to do something to help with the inflow and can restrict the
issuance of building permits until this matter is adequately addressed. The cities also
have various ways of raising money to do this.
Most people are in support of the treatment. Some would stipulate that both Milfoil and
Curly leaf be treated at the same time to avoid a surge of Milfoil. Jerry stated that,
although it would be ideal to treat both, we should move ahead with whatever treatment
permitting we can get from the DNR. This is a 5 year plan. Where milfoil has become a
problem, the DNR has issued permitting for treating it.
IX.
Safety, Navigation & Water Level Report – Mike Peterson
Mike is seeing about having the public landing reconditioned. He is working with the City
of Greenfield on this. He has not heard of anyone hitting unmarked rocks.
Water is about 8” to 10” below the weir. Any variation of water level is now from
evaporation/seepage. The DNR will not look at it as we have had 2 years of drought
conditions and so do not know the effects of the weir. Since there is no water flowing,
vegetation may fill in and cause problems with the outflow.
A question was raised whether any of the inflow/runoff areas were blocked. No one knew
at this time.
There were reports of boats out after sunset without lights. Also of bogs being ripped out
and scattered causing navigational hazards and potential property damage. These
things should be reported to the proper board chairperson and the authorities.
X.
Grants and Funding
No report was given in Dan’s absence.
XI.
July 4th Boat Parade Results
Boar parade winners were Teri Wise most Patriotic, Mike Peterson most Creative, and
for Participants, the Sandlass and Smeby families.
XII.
LSIA Sponsored Garage Sale – Jerry Wise
Carol Beasecker had previously expressed interest in organizing an LSIA garage sale
either this fall or next spring. A number of people will volunteer to help with the sale and
in the donation of articles. There are several charitable organizations that can be
contacted to pick up those items that do not sell.
XIII.
Open/Miscellaneous – All
No one was added to the agenda.
XIV.
Adjourn to the 19th Annual Picnic – All
Becky Jacobsen motions and Carol Roberts seconds to adjourn at 4:05 p.m.
Attendees were:
Gordy and Jan Krueger, Ron and Mary Jorgenson, Joe and Jessica Slavec, Dale Hahn, Carol
Roberts, Brent and Heidi Foster, Craig and MaryLou Peterson, Suzette Rothberg, Randy and
Colleen Klaers, David Allen, Bob Schoomaker, Jean Truax, Jim and Gaye Shrack, Rob and
Donna Sheeley, Joe and Sarah Baker.