MINUTES

ANNUAL MEETING

LAKE MADISON DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

August 3, 2008

Call to Order: President Curt Nelson called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. He welcomed the members of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) to the Fiftieth Annual Meeting. The meeting was held at the Hillside Resort, August 3, 2008.

Secretary’s Report: There was a motion by Gary Olson to approve the minutes of the 2007 Annual Meeting. Dan Carlson seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Millie Moser gave the financial report for the year 2008. Income for the year included: membership dues, contributions to the water quality project, advertising sold in lake news and directory. Expenses for the year included: printing of directories, the lake news, membership letters and flyers, annual picnic, and secretary’s and office expenses. There was a motion by Connie Sinclair to accept report as presented. It was seconded by CliffNock. Motion carried.

Game Fish an Parks Report: Brandon Gust, Game Fish & Parks warden, reported on patrolling the lakes this summer. He asked people that own cabins on the lake to let their visitors know about the laws and regulations. One thing the GF&P look for is carelessness and recklessness on jet skiis. Another thing they are looking for is people operating boats under the influence. Please call 605-256-7620 if you need to contact Brandon.

Erik Rickte rassistant manager of Walkers Point and Lake Herman State Park reported that the handicap fishing dock will start to be put back in at Walkers Point on August 11, 2008.

Committee Reports

Membership Chairman, Karen Dunham, thanked the people who were present for paying their dues. She reported a membership of 565. She asked people to ask their neighbors to join the Association.

Terry Ryan, Safety committee reminded people that jet skis have to stay 150 feet from docks. Boats can be closer but must not create a wake. He stated that the sheriff’s department puts in extra hours around the lake this time of year.

Robert Todd, Interlakes Water Quality Committee reported that the Committee is representing four lakes. He announced and thanked the volunteers. He expounded on forming a Water Project District. He urged people to read the Lake Newspaper which has articles on what is happening with developing the district. The water project district will have elected government, legal powers and will be able to levee taxes. There is an informational meeting August 5, 2008at the Science Center on Dakota State campus.

Long Lake: Terry Ryan spoke on Long Lake and asked Jeff Landeen to inform the membership on what is happening. The GF&P are suggesting two things for Long Lake:

1. Make the west end of Long Lake a no wake zone.

2. Lift the no wake zone on the lake for July and August.

Jeff made the motion for the Association to remain neutral on Long Lake. Jim Hunter seconded. Motion carried. Members having a particular view on Long Lake should contact the Game Fish and Parks department.

Search and Rescue Donation: President Curt Nelson thanked Lake County Search & Rescue and presented a $500 donation to them.

Membership on Board of Directors: President Nelson reported that he would like to see the Board of Directors have less directors. The feeling is that past presidents should not be expected to be active members of the Board every year. Dan Carlson suggested that directors who don’t show up at meetings be dropped but leave past presidents in if they so desire. Rolly moved to form a committee to review the by-laws. Dan Carlson seconded. Motion carried.

Election: President Curt Nelson reported for the nominating committee. The following names were offered for officers and directors of the Association for 2008-2009: president Terry Ryan; first vice-president Matt Larson; secretary, Michelle Anderson; treasurer, Millie Moser. The position of second vice-president is still open.

He offered the names of Carol DeSchepper, Cliff Nock, J.B. Farquhar, Karen Dunham, Linda Hilde, Merle Johnson, Mike Swiden, Pete Hoidal, and Vic Graham to be re-elected for three-year terms. Millie Moser and Chuck Robbins were offered for newly elected three-year terms.

Ralph Wagoner moved that nominations cease for officers and directors nominated and the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot Steve Snyder seconded. Motion carried.

New President: President Nelson welcomed incoming president, Terry Ryan. Terry thanked Curt for the work that he did during his term in office. He also thanked treasurer, Millie Moser and secretary, Michelle Anderson for their work. He asked to let him know if you would like to become the 2^nd vice-president. He stated that directors are volunteers and thanked all of them.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by,

Michelle Anderson, secretary

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