Potential Agenda Items for RLAA Board Meeting on Monday (May 18)</ti= tle> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PersonName"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> Agenda for RLAA Board Meeting on Monday (July 28= )<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> <ul type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Call to Order (Jim)<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Meeting started at 7:1= 0 pm<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Members Present<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </div> <span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family= :"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'> <div class=3DSection2> Jim Kridel = &= nbsp; Rick Stulac &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Wade Quale &n= bsp; = ; Scott Roeglin<o:p></o:p> Molly Kridel = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Joni Stulac &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Nika Rybinski = ; &n= bsp; Bill Kidder<o:p></o:p> Barbara English &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Joy Roeglin &n= bsp; = ; George Schneider<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3Ddisc> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Members Absent<o= :p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> Eric Lind<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3Ddisc> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Quorum is present<o:p>= </o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Guests<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff Riedmann (commercial fisherman)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Russ Rybinski (host)<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Approve This Agenda<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Approved with no oppos= ition<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Welcome visiting member= s<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>None present other tha= n Jeff Riedmann<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Rough Fish Removal - Discussion with Jeff Riedmann (Nika)<o:p><= /o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Nika introduced Jeff <= span class=3DSpellE>Reidmann, a commercial fisherman who comes high= ly recommended. Jeff discussed some of his credentials and how he can he= lp <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Plac= eType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> control rough fish.<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff is president of = the Minnesota Commercial Fishermen Association<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>His partner, Wally Ge= yer, recently passed away and Jeff is in the process of reorganizing his operation with another partner.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff has been success= ful in all previous carp removal endeavors he has undertaken in the past.<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Suggested we trust th= e DNR on fishing and water quality issues, since they do not have a vested interest in our operations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Carp market dictates = how much he can charge for carp removal. If fish are between 6-12 pounds= , he can find buyers in the Chinese or Jewish markets.<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Winter is the primary market for Carp.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Chinese markets also require Buffalo Fish, which we do not have in our lake.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Jewish markets prefe= r just carp.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Best time for carp re= moval is in Winter through the ice, when they a= re concentrated in certain areas and can be harvested with bag nets und= er the ice which are operated with submarine devices. They are detected with side sonar devices.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Jeff recommended condu= cting a trial netting in the fall for Bullhead to get an idea on where the = Carp are located and if there are issues with tree stumps and debris on the lake bottom. Cost would be $2,000 ($1,000 if just do 1 day effort).<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp removal concerns<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Location to haul the = fish out with heavy equipment (trucks, bobcats, loaders). Vehicles would drive out on the ice to collect fish.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>What are our prioriti= es for removal - Carp or Bullhead? (We unanimously agreed that Carp are mor= e of an issue on the lake then Bullhead.)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Summary<o:p></o:p></sp= an></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>$1,000 to come in the= Fall and preview the lake bottom and where Carp= are with Bullhead netting. Intention is not to remove Bullhead problem, = but to plan for Carp removal.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Use seine bag nets in= the winter through the ice to harvest the Carp.<o:p></o:p></l= i> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>If market is paying expected prices for Carp, charges for removal may be very low.<o:p><= /o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board thanked Jeff for= is presentation and will be in touch with him regarding our plans.<o:p><= /o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>After Jeff departed, B= ill handed out some reference research he did on Jeff. (see attachment 1)= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>A motion was made by N= ika to hire Jeff at $1,000 for Fall Bullhead netting to plan for the Carp removal in the Winter.<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Wade seconded the mot= ion<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Vote conducted - 11 f= or; none opposed<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Next Step<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Board to notify Jeff = of our intention to hire for Fall 2009 pre-Carp netting operation (Jim/Nika= )<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Treasurers Report (Rick= )<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>2009 Dues collected up= date<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>2009 collection amoun= t is $5,700 (down from $6,500 in 2008)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>14 members paid in 20= 08 but have not paid in 2009<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick will send the electronic statements to Board members with these meeting minutes (<= /span>Rick= )<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>New member bumper/boat stickers have been given away to those who have paid dues<o:p></o:p>= </li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Dues reminder email?<o= :p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>We should probably co= nsider this (with the Membership Task Team) as a way to reach out to those = who may have either forgotten or weren't aware they were due<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Old Business<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Outstanding tasks from= last meeting <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Are we 501c3 or just Non-Profit organization? Does this allow us to tell our members their dues are tax deductible? (Eric?) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>As Eric was not pres= ent, Barbara clarified that we had filed for Non-Profit status since we = did not qualify as 501c3 (since we do not server the general public). (Attachment 2)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>MAPs</spa= n> legal counsel Charl= ie Levine would like more information on our association before making= a final determination.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Joni said she would = check with her tax person to see if we need to file taxes and if so, what= the limit is. (Joni)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Legal Hotline from MAP= S for $275 per year - Do we have this approval yet?<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick has paperwork wh= ich he will sign off on and return to MAPs for coverage.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Member Training through MAPs <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick, George, Barbara attended "Boot Camp"<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Barbara handed out up= dated MAPs training calendar and encouraged others to attend (attachments 3a and 3b)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>New Website design<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>George started a skel= eton of the new site layout and needs help with configuration<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Scott to help with <s= pan class=3DSpellE>PayPal<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>New Business<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Foul smell in boat lau= nch bay<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>No explanation but th= e City says it couldn't notice it when visiting a couple of days after the initial report in early June. Since then, there has been some odor w= hen the weather has been dry and hot.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Expense reimbursement = policy<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jim reviewed a recomm= ended policy, since we have none currently (attachment 4)<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Board unanimously vot= ed to approve policy as is<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Water sampling for swi= mming and recreation<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Scott and Joy did some research and found out that the County will do analysis of water sam= ples for public beaches when checking for e-coli and related diseases.<o:= p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Joy and Nika will che= ck into a recommendation that <st1:State w:st=3D"on"><st1:place w:st=3D= "on">Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Waters offers some type of water sampling program which may provide this. (Joy/Nika)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Culvert Count of entri= es into the lake (LM Team - George/Bill)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>As of today, 50% comp= leted in doing inventory on storm drains when enter the lake and creek. Th= is is a project by a subcommittee (Bill/George)of the Lake Management T= ask Team to count and eval= uate the areas where water/sediment/pollution enter the lake and insure t= hey are being maintained as dictated by the State.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Summary of findings = and next action steps will be distributed to rest of Board when this project is completed. (Bill/George)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Also checking with the NPDES organization to insure the City is complying.<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>NOTE: City Public Wor= ks employees recently spray painted bright green symbols on the manhole covers leading into the creek and lake. Later discussion with the Ci= ty found out these markings indicated the manholes/catch basins were checked for sediment. However, we do not know if they were cleaned o= ut or just observed (it appears to be the latter). (Action - George/Bill to follow up)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Solicitation e-mails directed to RLAA (Jim)<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>After some discussion= on what guidelines RLAA should use to endorse/promote businesses, a mot= ion was made by Rick:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Allow paid corporate sponsors visibility to RLAA members and/or for other organizations = that fit our mission statement.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Motion was passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Project Updates <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sonic Algae= units (Wade) <o= :p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Need to remove assumi= ng we will not be purchasing the 3 units. Deadline to return to owner is August 29. (George/Scott/Bill)<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>George/Scott/Bill wi= ll work on plan to remove the units, clean them up, and return to Bruc= e Wahlstrom from LWD in <st1:place w:st=3D"on">= <st1:City w:st=3D"on">New Hope</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st=3D"on">MN</st1:St= ate></st1:place> prior to August 29. Details forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick recommended we c= onduct a survey among RLAA members to get their feedback on the sonic algae unit testing.<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Rick will send quest= ions to George, who will send to members to partake in the survey (Survey built in on-line Zoomerang format and sent to all members on 7/31/0= 9. Survey will remain up for 10 days before results tallied.) (= Action - G= eorge)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Membership Packets (Joni) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Membership Task Team = of Joni, Molly and <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Shane Mason</st1:PersonN= ame> have been working on this project. Will have co= upons from local business in the packets, which will be first provided to those new members who sign up. If budget and time permits, the same = will be made available to existing members of the association.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Team needs more help = to get this project moving forward. Joy and Nika volunteered to assist. <o:= p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Next Steps<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Need volunteers to d= eliver to residents and businesses (Action - Joy/Nika)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Need to produce pack= ets (Task Team<= /span>)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Plan on distributing= to RLAA New Members only<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp Exclosure (George/Eric/Jim) <o:p></o:p></l= i> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Project on hold for n= ow since we do not have access to the materials (held by Tom Dechmann)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sediment Monitoring in Stormwater Ponds (George)</= span> <o:p></o:p></l= i> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Waiting for City to r= equest assistance. Currently, they have a volunteer doing this.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sediment/Nu= trient testing in bottom of lake (George) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>James Johnson from FS= S does not believe this is necessary, since data collected in the recent pa= st shows there is little we can do to alter it without removing the lake bottom.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Bylaws and Articles update (Executive Task Team - President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Draft for Bylaws chan= ges to be sent by e-mail to Board members (8/1 - Done - George)<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp/Rough = Fish removal (Nika/Wade) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Already discussed ear= lier in this meeting with Jeff Riedmann.<o:p>= </o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Task Team meetings updates</spa= n><o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Each team should plan = on having a minimum of Quarterly meetings (Barbara)<o:p></o:p></l= i> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><st1:place w:st=3D= "on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lak= e</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st= =3D"on">Management</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> (George)<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Met for the first time 6/23/09<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Created Rough Fish sub-committee<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>George<o:p></o:p></s= pan></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Nika<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Bill<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Marshal<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Wade?<o:p></o:p></sp= an></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Go to RLAA website to= see task team project update<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Media/Membership/Fundr= aising (Joni)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Membership portion previously discussed in this meeting for Member Packets.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Media portion working= on these projects:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Newsletter for Q2 20= 09 (Action - G= eorge)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Website redesign (</= span>Action - George/Scott)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Environment team (Barb= ara)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>No meetings have been= held since the Spring cleanup effort was cance= lled.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Other Business<o:p></o:= p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:#FF6600;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-= margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Rick Stulac provided t= he association insurance policy from <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceNa= me w:st=3D"on">Shane</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Mason</= st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Agency</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> to Geo= rge for safekeeping. (per Jim Kridel 8-2-09)<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Plan next Board Meeting= date<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Tuesday, September 15 = on board boats (weather permitting)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Kridel's= offered to host on th= eir pontoon boat, but would need a second boat for all of us. Would Eric = be able to host on his mega-pontoon boat?<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Adjournment at 9:05 pm <= /b><o:p></o:p><= /li> </ul> = <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Minutes drafted by George Schneider 8-1-2009<o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>

MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/F269C639/MeetingMinutesforRLAABoardMeetingonJuly282009.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Potential Agenda Items for RLAA Board Meeting on Monday (May 18)</ti= tle> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PersonName"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> Agenda for RLAA Board Meeting on Monday (July 28= )<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> <ul type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Call to Order (Jim)<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Meeting started at 7:1= 0 pm<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Members Present<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </div> <span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family= :"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'> <div class=3DSection2> Jim Kridel = &= nbsp; Rick Stulac &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Wade Quale &n= bsp; = ; Scott Roeglin<o:p></o:p> Molly Kridel = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Joni Stulac &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Nika Rybinski = ; &n= bsp; Bill Kidder<o:p></o:p> Barbara English &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Joy Roeglin &n= bsp; = ; George Schneider<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3Ddisc> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Members Absent<o= :p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> Eric Lind<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3Ddisc> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Quorum is present<o:p>= </o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Guests<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff Riedmann (commercial fisherman)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Russ Rybinski (host)<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Approve This Agenda<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Approved with no oppos= ition<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Welcome visiting member= s<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>None present other tha= n Jeff Riedmann<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Rough Fish Removal - Discussion with Jeff Riedmann (Nika)<o:p><= /o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Nika introduced Jeff <= span class=3DSpellE>Reidmann, a commercial fisherman who comes high= ly recommended. Jeff discussed some of his credentials and how he can he= lp <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Plac= eType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> control rough fish.<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff is president of = the Minnesota Commercial Fishermen Association<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>His partner, Wally Ge= yer, recently passed away and Jeff is in the process of reorganizing his operation with another partner.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jeff has been success= ful in all previous carp removal endeavors he has undertaken in the past.<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Suggested we trust th= e DNR on fishing and water quality issues, since they do not have a vested interest in our operations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Carp market dictates = how much he can charge for carp removal. If fish are between 6-12 pounds= , he can find buyers in the Chinese or Jewish markets.<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Winter is the primary market for Carp.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Chinese markets also require Buffalo Fish, which we do not have in our lake.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Jewish markets prefe= r just carp.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Best time for carp re= moval is in Winter through the ice, when they a= re concentrated in certain areas and can be harvested with bag nets und= er the ice which are operated with submarine devices. They are detected with side sonar devices.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Jeff recommended condu= cting a trial netting in the fall for Bullhead to get an idea on where the = Carp are located and if there are issues with tree stumps and debris on the lake bottom. Cost would be $2,000 ($1,000 if just do 1 day effort).<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp removal concerns<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Location to haul the = fish out with heavy equipment (trucks, bobcats, loaders). Vehicles would drive out on the ice to collect fish.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>What are our prioriti= es for removal - Carp or Bullhead? (We unanimously agreed that Carp are mor= e of an issue on the lake then Bullhead.)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Summary<o:p></o:p></sp= an></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>$1,000 to come in the= Fall and preview the lake bottom and where Carp= are with Bullhead netting. Intention is not to remove Bullhead problem, = but to plan for Carp removal.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Use seine bag nets in= the winter through the ice to harvest the Carp.<o:p></o:p></l= i> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>If market is paying expected prices for Carp, charges for removal may be very low.<o:p><= /o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board thanked Jeff for= is presentation and will be in touch with him regarding our plans.<o:p><= /o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>After Jeff departed, B= ill handed out some reference research he did on Jeff. (see attachment 1)= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>A motion was made by N= ika to hire Jeff at $1,000 for Fall Bullhead netting to plan for the Carp removal in the Winter.<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Wade seconded the mot= ion<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Vote conducted - 11 f= or; none opposed<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Next Step<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Board to notify Jeff = of our intention to hire for Fall 2009 pre-Carp netting operation (Jim/Nika= )<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Treasurers Report (Rick= )<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>2009 Dues collected up= date<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>2009 collection amoun= t is $5,700 (down from $6,500 in 2008)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>14 members paid in 20= 08 but have not paid in 2009<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick will send the electronic statements to Board members with these meeting minutes (<= /span>Rick= )<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>New member bumper/boat stickers have been given away to those who have paid dues<o:p></o:p>= </li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Dues reminder email?<o= :p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>We should probably co= nsider this (with the Membership Task Team) as a way to reach out to those = who may have either forgotten or weren't aware they were due<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Old Business<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Outstanding tasks from= last meeting <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Are we 501c3 or just Non-Profit organization? Does this allow us to tell our members their dues are tax deductible? (Eric?) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>As Eric was not pres= ent, Barbara clarified that we had filed for Non-Profit status since we = did not qualify as 501c3 (since we do not server the general public). (Attachment 2)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>MAPs</spa= n> legal counsel Charl= ie Levine would like more information on our association before making= a final determination.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Joni said she would = check with her tax person to see if we need to file taxes and if so, what= the limit is. (Joni)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Legal Hotline from MAP= S for $275 per year - Do we have this approval yet?<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick has paperwork wh= ich he will sign off on and return to MAPs for coverage.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Board Member Training through MAPs <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick, George, Barbara attended "Boot Camp"<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Barbara handed out up= dated MAPs training calendar and encouraged others to attend (attachments 3a and 3b)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>New Website design<o:p= ></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>George started a skel= eton of the new site layout and needs help with configuration<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Scott to help with <s= pan class=3DSpellE>PayPal<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>New Business<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Foul smell in boat lau= nch bay<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>No explanation but th= e City says it couldn't notice it when visiting a couple of days after the initial report in early June. Since then, there has been some odor w= hen the weather has been dry and hot.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Expense reimbursement = policy<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Jim reviewed a recomm= ended policy, since we have none currently (attachment 4)<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Board unanimously vot= ed to approve policy as is<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Water sampling for swi= mming and recreation<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Scott and Joy did some research and found out that the County will do analysis of water sam= ples for public beaches when checking for e-coli and related diseases.<o:= p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Joy and Nika will che= ck into a recommendation that <st1:State w:st=3D"on"><st1:place w:st=3D= "on">Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Waters offers some type of water sampling program which may provide this. (Joy/Nika)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Culvert Count of entri= es into the lake (LM Team - George/Bill)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>As of today, 50% comp= leted in doing inventory on storm drains when enter the lake and creek. Th= is is a project by a subcommittee (Bill/George)of the Lake Management T= ask Team to count and eval= uate the areas where water/sediment/pollution enter the lake and insure t= hey are being maintained as dictated by the State.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Summary of findings = and next action steps will be distributed to rest of Board when this project is completed. (Bill/George)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Also checking with the NPDES organization to insure the City is complying.<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>NOTE: City Public Wor= ks employees recently spray painted bright green symbols on the manhole covers leading into the creek and lake. Later discussion with the Ci= ty found out these markings indicated the manholes/catch basins were checked for sediment. However, we do not know if they were cleaned o= ut or just observed (it appears to be the latter). (Action - George/Bill to follow up)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Solicitation e-mails directed to RLAA (Jim)<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>After some discussion= on what guidelines RLAA should use to endorse/promote businesses, a mot= ion was made by Rick:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Allow paid corporate sponsors visibility to RLAA members and/or for other organizations = that fit our mission statement.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Motion was passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Project Updates <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sonic Algae= units (Wade) <o= :p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Need to remove assumi= ng we will not be purchasing the 3 units. Deadline to return to owner is August 29. (George/Scott/Bill)<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>George/Scott/Bill wi= ll work on plan to remove the units, clean them up, and return to Bruc= e Wahlstrom from LWD in <st1:place w:st=3D"on">= <st1:City w:st=3D"on">New Hope</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st=3D"on">MN</st1:St= ate></st1:place> prior to August 29. Details forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Rick recommended we c= onduct a survey among RLAA members to get their feedback on the sonic algae unit testing.<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Rick will send quest= ions to George, who will send to members to partake in the survey (Survey built in on-line Zoomerang format and sent to all members on 7/31/0= 9. Survey will remain up for 10 days before results tallied.) (= Action - G= eorge)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Membership Packets (Joni) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Membership Task Team = of Joni, Molly and <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Shane Mason</st1:PersonN= ame> have been working on this project. Will have co= upons from local business in the packets, which will be first provided to those new members who sign up. If budget and time permits, the same = will be made available to existing members of the association.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Team needs more help = to get this project moving forward. Joy and Nika volunteered to assist. <o:= p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Next Steps<o:p></o:p>= </li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Need volunteers to d= eliver to residents and businesses (Action - Joy/Nika)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Need to produce pack= ets (Task Team<= /span>)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Plan on distributing= to RLAA New Members only<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp Exclosure (George/Eric/Jim) <o:p></o:p></l= i> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Project on hold for n= ow since we do not have access to the materials (held by Tom Dechmann)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sediment Monitoring in Stormwater Ponds (George)</= span> <o:p></o:p></l= i> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Waiting for City to r= equest assistance. Currently, they have a volunteer doing this.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Sediment/Nu= trient testing in bottom of lake (George) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>James Johnson from FS= S does not believe this is necessary, since data collected in the recent pa= st shows there is little we can do to alter it without removing the lake bottom.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Bylaws and Articles update (Executive Task Team - President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Draft for Bylaws chan= ges to be sent by e-mail to Board members (8/1 - Done - George)<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Carp/Rough = Fish removal (Nika/Wade) <o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Already discussed ear= lier in this meeting with Jeff Riedmann.<o:p>= </o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Task Team meetings updates</spa= n><o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Each team should plan = on having a minimum of Quarterly meetings (Barbara)<o:p></o:p></l= i> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><st1:place w:st=3D= "on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lak= e</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st= =3D"on">Management</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> (George)<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Met for the first time 6/23/09<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Created Rough Fish sub-committee<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>George<o:p></o:p></s= pan></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Nika<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Bill<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Marshal<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Wade?<o:p></o:p></sp= an></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Go to RLAA website to= see task team project update<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Media/Membership/Fundr= aising (Joni)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Membership portion previously discussed in this meeting for Member Packets.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>Media portion working= on these projects:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Newsletter for Q2 20= 09 (Action - G= eorge)<o:p></o:p><= /i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-m= argin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level4 lfo2;tab-stops:list 2.0in'>Website redesign (</= span>Action - George/Scott)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Environment team (Barb= ara)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-ma= rgin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'>No meetings have been= held since the Spring cleanup effort was cance= lled.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Other Business<o:p></o:= p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:#FF6600;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-= margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Rick Stulac provided t= he association insurance policy from <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceNa= me w:st=3D"on">Shane</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Mason</= st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Agency</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> to Geo= rge for safekeeping. (per Jim Kridel 8-2-09)<= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-marg= in-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Plan next Board Meeting= date<o:p></o:p></li> <ul type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Tuesday, September 15 = on board boats (weather permitting)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-mar= gin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Kridel's= offered to host on th= eir pontoon boat, but would need a second boat for all of us. Would Eric = be able to host on his mega-pontoon boat?<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-a= lt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'>Adjournment at 9:05 pm <= /b><o:p></o:p><= /li> </ul> = <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Minutes drafted by George Schneider 8-1-2009<o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>