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Lake Madison Development Association

Regular Board of Directors Meeting.

April 23, 2009 at the Hillside Resort.

Minutes

Call to Order

President Terry Ryan convened the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) at 7:09 PM April 23, 2009. He welcomed guests.

Guests were: Erik Richter, Brandon Gust, Scott Pedersen, Jan Nicolay,

The following Directors were in attendance: Karen Dossett, Vic Graham, Terry Ryan, Mike Halverson, Matt Larson, Millie Moser, Michael Swiden, Wayne Halma, Curt Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Pete Hoidal, Robert Todd, Ed Benson, Carole DeSchepper, Rolly Samp, Michelle Anderson.

Secretary’s Report

The January 22, 2009 minutes were emailed. Director Halverson moved to accept the LMDA Board minutes as presented. Director Graham seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Director Moser. She reported a current membership of 479 and water quality donations to date of $4,860.00. Director Curt Nelson moved to approve the Treasure’s Report. Director Graham seconded. Motion carried.

Lake County Sherriff’s Department Tim Walburg comments:

• A phone number for Crime Stoppers is being worked on and will be available soon.
• He asked that a LMDA Board member volunteer for the Crime Stopper Board. Mike Halverson and Ed Benson volunteered.
• He asked LMDA to donate to Crime Stoppers.
• The Sherriff’s department will apply for a speed board on October 1^st.
• No golf carts may be operated on a publicly-maintained road. A gas powered golf cart can be licensed, but not a battery powered one. To qualify for a license, the cart must have mirrors and head and tail lights.

Game Fish and Parks Brandon Gust reported:

• GF&P has contracted for a new ramp to be put in on the west access of Brant Lake. The east access has limited room, which they plan to improve at some point.
• GF&P is getting ready for the boating season. Please educate guests on the laws for boating.
• GF&P will spend more time on the water after dark this year to look for BUI’s.
• Fish numbers are looking good this year.
• Carp were pulled out of lake again this winter.
• You can see results of surveys on the GF&P WEB site.

Erik Richter from Lake Herman State Park and Walkers Point reported:

• Walkers point has a new entry booth.
• Walkers Point fishing dock has ice damage.
• Open house at Walkers Point May 15-16.
• Need park stickers for putting a boat in at Walkers Point.
• ATVs and golf carts must be licensed to be on Walkers Point roads.
• There has been dumping at Walkers Point. Please report if you see somebody dumping anything.

President Ryan passed out a handout on courtesy boating regulations. There was a discussion on publishing them in the Directory. Director Benson moved not to publish and Director Graham seconded. Motion carried. The boating laws will be published in the Lakes Newspaper.

Director Rolly Samp reported that the Lakes Newspaper is free to people in the Lakes area. There are also 22 drop off sites now and it will be increased to 25 drop off sites.

Jan Nicolay suggested that LMDA make a donation to GF&Parks Foundation for education and special events. Director Halverson motioned to donate $200, Director DeSchepper seconded. Brandon Gust suggested that LMDA donate to something local instead. Motion was amended to state that the Executive Committee will work with Brant Lake to decide where a donation is best used.

Lake County Commissioner Scott Pederson talked about the property that used to be the Poor Farm on Lake Madison. There was a meeting on the subject April 2^nd with a good turnout. Lake County Commissioners will proceed with plans to improve the land. Lake Madison Water and Wastewater is to provide information on hook ups with their system. There will be Porta Pottys installed. They will be used for one or two years until the Commissioners have an idea on the use of the property. A road to the new area will be built. The new area will hopefully be done in 45 to 60 days.

The Lake County Commission is talking of hiring a private contractor for inspection of homes being built on Lakes. They may partner with the City of Madison to create a Building Inspector position.

Interlakes Water Quality Committee chairman Robert Todd reported:

· Dakota State is doing testing for the third year.

· Emphasized Zero phosphorous use.

· Carp population adds to water pollution.

· County ordinances to improve water quality.

· There are new standards for E-coli.

· 14 volunteers are collecting water samples at this time. There will have to be outside help at some time.

· Thanked water quality dues contributors.

· Explained where donations to the Interlakes Water Quality Committee come from.

· There is work being done to move cattle away from the water on the Hanson property.

· There will be $12,000 to spend on projects this year.

· The petitions have been submitted to the state Water & Natural Resources Board to create a Water Project District. The board is expected to make a decision at its June 11 meeting.

· Informational meetings will be set by the Committee regarding the election for the Water Project District as soon as the state Board gives its approval.

Membership Report

The Ambassador program will be put in place again to welcome newcomers to the Lake and ask them to join LMDA. LMDA needs volunteers to be Ambassadors from every area of the Lake. Membership is at 479 at this time.

Annual Meeting Plans

The Annual Meeting will be held on August 2, 2009. A Second Vice President will be needed for next year. Directors were urged to talk to prospective candidates.

Approval of Updated Bylaws

The Bylaws have been updated and simplified. An electronic copy had been previously sent to each Director.Director Nelson motion and Director Moser seconded to take them to the Annual Meeting for membership approval. Motion carried.

Directory & Lakes News

Rolly Samp asked that ads for the Directory and The Lakes News be taken to Terri at Leader Printing. If you want to contact him he prefers to be emailed at rsamp@samplaw.com.

Adjournment

Director Benson motioned to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. as there was no further business. Director Larson seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by:

Michelle Anderson, Secretary