MINUTES

Lake Madison Development Association Board of Directors Meeting.

March 23, 2006 at the Hillside Resort.

Vice-president Ralph Wagoner called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) at 7:00 PM March 23, 2006.

Vice-President Wagner welcomed special guest Jan Nicolay, Brant Lake Director and Robert Todd, Round Lake Director. He asked everyone to introduce themselves.

The following directors were in attendance:, Jeff Landeen, Curt Nelson, Linda Hilda, Jackie Hagger-Tuschen, Ralph Wagoner, Vic Graham, Terry Ryan, Connie Sinclair, Michelle Anderson, Dieter W. Proehl, Martin Jarrett, Dick Lage, Gene Moser, Pete Hoidal, Tim Schuver, and Karen Dunham.

Guests were: Jan Nicolay, Brenda Lage, Diana Nelson, Robert Todd, and Millie Moser.

The January 23, 2006 minutes were sent out with the Notice of Meeting. Director Halpin moved to accept the LMDA Meeting Minutes as presented. Director Lage seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report Presented by Millie Moser and Gene Moser.

Expenses: $ 944.98

Income: $ 11,125.00

Current bank balance: $30,389.32

Director Hoidal moved to approve the Treasures Report. Director Lage seconded. Motion carried.

Game Warden, Shon Eide, reported that:

            a. The no wake zones will be put up again soon.

b. He reminded people that any docks over the water longer than 45’ will have to have variances. Call the Game Warden for permission.

       c. There is an ice shack floating in Lake Madison. Please report it if seen.

d. There are 200,000 geese on Lake Madison right now and at some times up to ½ million. They present a big water quality problem.

              e. Walleye will be stocked in Lake Madison this year.

Terry Ryan, Safety Committee Chairman explained that there are 12 members on the committee. They have not had meetings but keep in touch via e-mail. Property owners need to watch their own children to keep them safe from harm. He reminded that speeders are a danger to other parties.

Storm Warning Sirens: Committee members Curt Nelson and Linda Hilde recommended that the committee get on the Lake County Commissioners Board Meeting Agenda. Jan Nicoley would also like to attend the meeting. Curt, Jan and Linda will go to the Board in hopes of getting them to support sirens on Lake Madison and Lake Brandt.

Karen Dunham, Membership Chairperson: reported that as of March 23, 2006, membership is at 406 members. Water Quality donations to date are 160 with a balance of $4,300.00. Karen will call people who have not paid membership yet.

Take a systemic approach to the entire watershed for Lake Herman, Lake Madison, Round Lake and Brandt Lake with the goal of freezing and then gradually reducing the phosphorus load in the lakes as a way to control algae growth.

Undertake a water quality monitoring program in the watershed in order to track progress in reducing the phosphorus load, to identify major sources of phosphorus runoff and to lay the basis for targeting future actions to improve water quality.

Create an ongoing educational program for residents and property owners in the entire watershed on the problem of preserving water quality.

Create an ongoing educational program for residents and property owners in the entire watershed on the problem of preserving water quality and means for cleaning up water.

Coordinate with the East Dakota Water Development District to address the 3 feedlots in the northern watershed with high AGNPS scores

Work with Madison Golf Course on their use of phosphorus fertilizer.

Work with property owners along Silver Creek to establish a riparian strip.

Continue the water quality monitoring program at the same sites used for the 1998-2005 Project.

Meeting with Game, Fish & Parks – Dredge Bourne Slough, Round -- Brant

There will be a Workshop to teach people how to sample water June 1 & 2 at Enemy Swim. Contact Robert Todd if you would like to attend.

Linda Hilde motioned and Gene Moser seconded to accept Roger Strom’s proposal to continue his program of educating people on using Zero Phosphorus fertilizer. The Zero Phosphorus fertilizer proposal is attached.

Ralph Wagoner asked whether there is a nominating Committee for Board Members in place. After some discussion it was decided that, as in the past, the last five President’s will be the nominating Committee.

Michelle Anderson stated that some people have questioned whether the Association can spray for mosquitoes. As reflected in last year’s minutes, responsibility for spraying is too high for the Association. Jeff Landeen reported that there is grant money out there for spraying.

Linda Hilde reported that surveying is being done in Lake County to establish a new flood plain for flood insurance. The report will include private roads. The report will be submitted to FEMA. There will be a Community Comment Meeting so that people can give comments on the new survey.

Michelle Anderson asked whether anyone knew how to get new maps to insert into the directory. It was stated that Dakota State University should have something that could be used.

Adjournment

Director Hoidal motioned to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. as there was no further business. Director Sinclair seconded. Motion carried.