Minutes MEETING MINUTES OF CILHA FALL MEETING ON 11-07-07 The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by President Jim Eide. Board members present were; Jim Eide, Jeff McFarlane, Dave Kaldor, Pat Olek, Colleen Nelson and Steve Lane. There were 41 homeowners present at the meeting. Treasurer’s Report Dave Kaldor gave the Treasurer’s Report – There is $19,746.36 in savings and $5,635.74 in checking for a total of $26,382.10. It was reported that 86% of homeowners paid their annual weed control dues. CILHA has the highest percentage of paid dues compared to other lakes in the Maple Grove area. There are 11 homeowners yet to pay. Dave indicated that he is expecting a few more to pay in the near future. Lake Quality Steve Lane reported on Lake Quality – The City of Maple Grove will no longer reimburse CILHA for weed control treatment. It was recommended that a “Lake Fish Survey” be conducted. It is believed that we have an overpopulation of bull heads, which stir up the bottom muck, which turns into phosphorus. The “Lake Fish Survey” is a four day process. There is one day to set up and then 3 days of netting and removing fish. There will be 8 nets used. Cost is $4,500 and we may possibly be reimbursed for this cost, but this is uncertain at this time. This is a process that should be done for a 3 year period. We will see what the initial lake fish survey reveals. Fish Lake Study Pat Olek reported that Eagle Lake, Pike Lake and Cedar Island are on the “Impaired Lake List”. A study is currently being done which will go to the MPCA and we will then have 18 months to clean up the lake. The Shingle Creek Watershed District thinks we should move ahead with the “Fish Lake Study” as it will be needed in the near term anyway. Fish Lake is on the bubble for being on the impaired lake list and they have a problem with carp and milfoil. There was a motion made to do the Lake Fish Survey. A vote was taken and the motion passed. Weed Control/Lily Pad Removal Pat Olek reported that we will once again apply for the Lilly Pad removal permit and spray in late September or early October. The chemical is applied on top and goes to the root to kill the lily pads. CILHA will be doing the curly leaf weed control with the help of volunteers. The cost is approximately $14,000 and we save about $6,000 by doing it ourselves. There was one algae treatment done at a cost of $1,500. No further treatment will be done at this time. Predator Fish Pat Olek reported that after the fish lake survey is done, we would be looking at adding predator fish for approximately $1,000. The predator fish, Bass or Blue Gills, would kill the bull heads and help keep control of the bull head population. We will not be doing Rotenal at this time, even though Jeff McFarlane’s research indicated that there is no known danger to the Egrets. It was commented on by many that the Egrets have taken off as the Cormorants have taken over. There was a motion made to add predator fish. A vote was taken and the motion was passed. Goose Removal Program Pat Olek reported that Dr. Cooper at the U of M has a goose removal program. Lake Johanna has been doing this for about 8 years. Approximately 200 geese were captured and removed, and about 20 remain. Half of the captured geese go to a food shelf and the other half goes some where else. Jeff McFarlane commented that if we have too many waterfowl there is a potential for botulism. The cost of this program is approximately $1,100 for removal of 200 geese. This is done the first week in June as that is when the geese are less likely to be able to fly. The goose droppings add to the phosphorous levels of the lake. The phosphorous level of Eagle Lake, Pike Lake and Cedar Island Lake are extremely high! There is a waiting list for the goose removal program. A motion was made to add CILHA’s name to the waiting list. A vote was taken and the motion was passed. Lake Pump Jim Eide indicated that the City of Maple Grove will be adding an additional 20’ of pipe on a pad of gravel to allow for more water flow. The next step is to put an early warning electronic device by the Kaldor’s since that area is the lowest level to the lake. If the lake gets too high in this area it is to trigger the pumps to turn on. There is no cost to us for this and the city is going to begin the work in the winter/spring time. Winter Party Jon Schroeder has volunteered to host the 2008 Winter Party. CILHA President Jim Eide’s term as president is up and we are looking for a volunteer to serve as his replacement. Jeff McFarlane is a candidate. Anyone interested should please contact one of the CILHA Board members. Colleen Nelson CILHA Secretary Fall Meeting Cedar Island Homeowners Association November 10th, 2005 Present: 16 homeowners: Pat Olek Jim Reynolds Allen and Linda Lucas Chris Nagel Judy and Tim Larson Kevin Driscoll Dave Prokop Gary Nelson Dave & Cindy Kaldor Steve and Sara Dechmann Steven Lane Stan Littlefield Timothy Aanerud Jim Eide Steve & Shawnee Brown Dick & Boots Dvorak Guest: Bob & Pat Fields from Landcor, Inc. President, Dave Kaldor , called the meeting to order. Bell Tower South update - Jim Reynolds and Bob Fields. Brief presentation. Adding additional landscaping. Underground parking, MG has agreed to look at signal light at 73rd, County has been asked to put in a left turn lane off 73rd, new bldg will go up in 5 – 7 weeks, lease space is available, Dave Kaldor asked Jim and Landcor, Inc to consider association meeting use of new facility at no charge – twice a year for spring and fall meetings. Landcor, Inc picked up $300 charge for tonight’s meeting. Treasurer Report – Dave Prokop See Fall Newsletter for report. Secretary Report – Linda Lucas Directory Updates are coming in. Fall Meeting minutes and updated Directory will be e-mailed to Max to go on the website. Garage Sale was very successful. Thank you to Jean Campbell (contacting participants, advertising, signs), Shawnee Brown (signs), and Linda Lucas (fliers, signs) who planned it. We are considering doing it in Spring 2006 and will be looking for someone to take it on. Long Range Planning -Pat Olek Weed Control: New product this year. Pat and other volunteers applied product which saves the association several thousand dollars. Only a couple of complaints. Lily Pad spraying. DNR watching us. Homeowners, themselves, can clear a 15 ft wide area out to open water. Trail Path update: Funding approved. Should be completed 2006. No lights, park bench. Trail / bike path from Teakwood to Fish Lake Rd. Trail will be a nice added feature to area. Lake cleanup: Pat is hoping to locate owner of white boat through license stickers once he can get it out of the water. Has partially beached it at ramp. Plans to have it removed soon. Lake Quality Update - Steve Lane MG is doing some education on “Aquascaping” – lakeshore restoration. Got the City of MG website for information. Social Update - Dave Kaldor: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Boat Parade Sat., July 23rd. – Looking for volunteers to host next years event. 5th Annual Winter Party – Looking for someone to host Feb 2006 event. Pig Roast 2006 – Looking for someone to host 2006 event Irvin Production – was outstanding. They received publicity from WCCO-TV, and Mpls Star. Jim Eide reported The Lion King might be Nate’s next years production. New Business Weed Treatment With several lakeside homeowners not contributing towards the weed control, the idea was suggested to research having the weed control allocated to lakeside homeowners with property taxes. Pat will follow up on request. Weed Control Tax Assessment Several homeowners do not pay their fair share of the weed control fee. Discussion of a tax - Lake Management District, Henn County tax return. 2005 set budget as a group for 2006. Need to do more research as to the administrative costs, dollars returned to association for weed control. Boat Launch Idea introduced for consideration of association purchasing the boat launch area. Pat will follow up with available options if it could be possible. Dredging Lake Long Term Planning Committee will look into feasibility and costing. New Pump on Lake Current one is 20 years old. City has been approached to replace it. Freeway Road Noise If enough people complain DOT may cut down road to lower decibel level. DOT may extend barrier. Miscellaneous Updates/discussion Group Buying: Jim Eide talked about group purchasing power. Four companies have been contacted. Once company (BFI) has responded with a 15% - 20% reduction, $10 charge for spring and fall pickup with unlimited bags, and 3 year guarantee. Goal is to have 60 – 70 homeowners participate. Individual homeowners to e-mail him their current pricing/package. Other “buying power” idea, lawn service. Jerry’s e-mail address is jirv@earthlink.net New clothing line for CIHLA: Judy Larson had samples of new fall and winter Sweatshirt, shirts, hat. Spring line would have different colored embroidery. Current CIHLA T-shirts on sale. BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS Three positions were up to be filled. Both President and Treasurer have served two consecutive terms (4 years) and according to association by-laws, cannot run for their position this term. Board members elected as follows: President – Jim Eide has agreed to serve as interim President. Treasurer – Dave Kaldor Long Range Planning – Pat Olek will continue in this position. Pat has done an outstanding job and wants to bring some of the projects he’s involved with to completion. Meeting adjourned 9:15pm . Respectfully submitted, Linda Lucas, secretary Minutes Spring Meeting Cedar Island Homeowners Association April 20, 2005 Present: 31 homeowners Pat Olek Jim & Chris Reynolds Allen and Linda Lucas Steve & Sarah Dechmann Judy and Tim Larson Al & Denise Simonett Dave Prokop Gary Nelson (Luvone not present) Michael Kaster Steve and Sara Dechmann Steven Lane Gary and Colleen Nelson Bill Schumacher Roger and Dorothy French John Mimma & Sarah Jordan Larry & Kathy Nelson Roger Czerniak Sandy & Bill Skelly Tom and Jean Campbell Bill and Clarice Davis Melissa & Matt Engel Trudy Kreitz & Ken Bergland Timothy Aanerud Steve & Rose Tharp Jerry Irvin Cliff and Sharon Larson Stan Littlefield Mert Becker Sharon Leck RD Foster Kevin Driscoll Vice President, Judy Larson , called the meeting to order. Treasurers Report No report presented Long Range Planning Pat Olek reported on: Weed Control: New product this year. Spraying in 3-4 weeks. Needs 4 volunteers to help. Passed around sign-up sheet Lily Pad spraying. DNR watching us. Sign up on sheet only if you have a Lily Pad problem. Fall spraying if approved. Trail Path update: passed a new petition to sign only if in favor. Also discussed negatives. Majority of homeowners are in favor. Lake cleanup: still two boars floating around. If you know who owners are please let someone in board know so we can get them “beached”. Answered several questions. Additional information in May CIHLA newsletter Annual Dues and Weed Treatment Dave Prokop:No change in costs this year. Passed out homeowner’s forms for dues. Social Update - Dave Prokop: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Boat Parade Sat., July 23rd. Need someone to volunteer to host the evening BBQ event. Details to be announced in May CIHLA newsletter 5th Annual Winter Party – Fun time had by all attending. 2006 Date to be announced in Fall CIHLA newsletter Pig Roast 2005 – Melissa & Matt Engel to host. 12385 Timber Lane N. Date TBA Miscellaneous Updates/discussion Group Buying: Jerry Irwin talked about group purchasing power. Individual homeowners to e-mail him their current pricing/package. Other “buying power” ideas, lawn service. Jerry’s e-mail address is jirv@earthlink.net High Water – No Wake and Boat Etiquette: addressed by Jim Reynolds and others. Red Flags to be used this season. Neighborhood Garage Sale: Linda Lucas will coordinate. Enough interest to go forward. One day only. Held in June. Details in May Newsletter. Business Referral directory: Roger Czerniak suggested a homeowners listing of companies they have used for outside painting, interiors, remodel, plumbers, driveways, surveyors, etc. Summer Play: Music Man at the Irvins. Aug 17 – 18th. Details in May CIHLA newsletter. Spring Social 2006: Larry and Kay Nelson, April 2006. Talk with Linda after meeting. (April 29th, Bethel college, Commodores quartet, dinner etc.) CIHLA Website: Suggested we check with Max on putting meeting notices, newsletter, minutes, and directory on website. http://maxmisc.com/cedarisland.html Update Neighborhood Directory – Linda requested homeowners changes/updates since 2003. Meeting adjourned 9:000pm . Respectfully submitted, Linda Lucas, secretary Minutes Fall Meeting Cedar Island Homeowners Association October 28, 2004 Present: 23 homeowners Allen and Linda Lucas Steve and Sara Dechmann Roger and Dorothy French Kathy Nelson Steven Lane Tom and Jean Campbell Judy and Tim Larson Dave and Cindy Kaldor Steve and Shawnee Brown Luvone and Gary Nelson Roger Czerniak Gary R. Nelson Don and Char Gavic Pat Olek President, Dave Kaldor, called the meeting to order. Neighborhood Crime Update Ann Marie Buck, Crime Prevention Office, presented an update of crime in our 70eighborhood and surrounding area. Spoke about the virtual block watch with an e-mail to CILHA from MGPD and a map on the Maple Grove website of our neighborhood and crime reports. Also clarified: notification to residents of predatory offenders Level 1 – 3 in community (none), and solicitation laws for City of Maple Grove. Ann has been with MGPD for eight years. She may be contacted at 763-494-6134 or e-mail her at abuck@ci.maple-grove.mn.us Treasurers Report Dave Prokop was not available so Dave Kaldor presented numbers. Checking: $1,980 and Savings $15,024. Long Range Planning Pat Olek reported on: Lily Pad spraying. Approx 20 homes are eligible but DNR has final decision and we do not know how many they will allow to be sprayed. Estimate from 2 – 4 homes may be selected. Trail Path update: passed a new petition to sign. CILHA needs to be proactive and keep it active for Council to approve our request over others. Pg 2 Curlyleaf: Fee is up $750 this year over last year. Discount if we sign contract before January 1, 2005. Discussion re: alternative methods and to check out short and long term effects. Suggestion made and voted upon to authorize CILHA Board to use judgment because of discount available. Social Update 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Boat Parade will be one for first two weekends in July 2005. Date TBA Need someone to volunteer to host the evening BBQ event. Pig Roast 2004 - Approx 70 people attended the annual Pig Roast. A special thank you to Tim & Molly Theisen, and Jon & Jenny Schroeder, for hosting this years event. Pig Roast 2005 – Need volunteers to host, and a Chair and a committee for this annual event. Please contact Dave Kaldor. 5th Annual Winter Party – tentatively scheduled for Feb 6th (unless it’s Super Bowl Sunday). Need volunteers to host this winter event. Miscellaneous Updates/discussion The CILHA website has been updated. Additional photos. Check it out, it is really a fun website to surf. http://maxmisc.com/cedarisland.html Westbound 694 due to open in next couple of weeks. Traffic Control System – Jim Reynolds drew the attention of all those present to the exit ramp from 494 eastbound to Hemlock Lane. At present, only the far left lane of this ramp permits a turn to the south, toward our neighborhood. Jim would like to see it changed so the middle lane would also permit a left hand turn, in addition to the current right turn. Call Mark Culver at the City of Maple Grove (494-6000) to register your opinion about this matter. Update Phone Directory – over the winter we will be updating the CILHA directory. Elections Secretary: Linda Lucas, 2 year term - voted upon and approved Vice-president: Judy Larson, 2 year term - voted upon and approved The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Linda Lucas, secretary Minutes Annual Meeting Cedar Island Lake Homeowner’s Association April 29, 2004 Present: 33 homeowners Linda Lucas Jim Reynolds Thomas and Betty Hoover Jim Provinzino Dave and Cindy Kaldor Joan Dindorf Kathy Nelson Russell H. Larsen Jim Eide Bill Davis Andy Whitman Kerry Pino Bill Schumacher Steve Dechmann Stan Littlefield Jeff McFarlane Chris and Rebecca Nagel Steve and Shawnee Brown Jon and Jenni Schroeder Tim Theissen Gary Nelson Gary Thompson Diane Carlson Roger and Dorothy French Judy Larson Pat Olek Dave Prokop Scott Klimek Lynette Aanerud President Dave Kaldor called the meeting to order. Treasurer’s Report Dave Prokop reported on the status of our accounts (get numbers from Dave P.). Seventy-four homeowners paid dues last year, which is the highest participation on record. Secretary’s Report Lynette Aanerud is resigning for personal reasons. Linda Lucas has volunteered to serve in this capacity. Long-range Planning Report Pat Olek said the weed control will occur sometime between May 9-20. We are switching applicators this year, to Lake Restoration Inc. Lake Restoration will do a survey of the aquatic weeds in the lake this summer, and may change the chemicals applied depending on what weeds are found. If the lake has only curlyleaf pondweed, a change would be made from Reward to Aquatrol. The application price will remain the same at $10,750, but the permit from the DNR will cost $750 rather than $200 this year. Algae control has not been done for two years, but will be done this year if necessary. This treatment also controls swimmers itch and leeches to some extent. Winter Party Review Thanks go to the Dechmanns, Browns, Oleks, Haynes and Kaldors for their work on the winter party. Over 65 people turned out in unseasonably warm weather to enjoy an afternoon on the ice of Bullhead Bay. Pig Roast Preview The 2004 Pig Roast will be hosted by the Theisens. Tim is actively recruiting committee members at this time! July 24th Golf Outing and Boat Parade The plan for this event will depend on the number participating. Golf will occur in the morning, followed by an afternoon parade of decorated boats, followed by social hour and barbecue. Open House for Kerry Pino’s Daughter Brittany Bauer Brittany, who recently returned from service in Iraq, will be honored at an open house at Pinos May 22nd at 5 p.m. Cedar Island Trail The City wants to know what we, the residents, want regarding a trail connecting Teakwood Ln and East Fish Lake Road. An interest sheet was passed around for signatures. 73rd Ave. Powerline Upgrade Great River Energy wants to proceed with a powerline upgrade thorugh this corridor. The city has supported a re-route or placing the line underground. Miscellaneous Old and New Business Jim Reynolds still wants to see a monument marking the neighborhood entrance on 73rd Ave. Jim Eide would like to see neighbors compile a positive list of service vendors we have used. Ads are available in the quarterly newsletter. See Judy Larson to arrange one. High water flags will be used this summer when necessary. If the flags are out, the entire lake is a no-wake zone until the water recedes to normal levels. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lynette Aanerud, Secretary *Minutes May 2003 CILHA * May 12, 2003 Households represented at the meeting: Judy and Tim Larson Tom and Jeanne Kuhne Mert and Pat Becker Bill and Clarice Davis Dale and Kerry Pino Jerry Irvin Debra Davis Jim Provinzino Allan Lucas Joan Dindorf Clifford Carlson Roger and Dody French Diane and Bob Carlson Dick Welder Timothy & Lynette Aanerud Richard and Markell Hapka Larry and Kathy Nelson Tim and Molly Theisen Dick and Boots Dvorak Jon and Jenni Schroeder John and Sara Mumma III Jim Reynolds Chris Berne Steve Lane Fred Armbruster Max Haynes Dave Kaldor Dave Prokop Bill Schumacher Steve and Sara Deckmann Jeff McFarlane Tom Campbell Stan Littlefield Chris and Rebecca Nagel Tom and Darlene Alleva *Update on Winter Party * Thanks to Bill and Connie Schumacher for hosting the successful winter party. Other families who assisted in this well-attended event were Larsons, Haynes, Browns and Kaldors. *Pig Roast planning for 2003 * A chair is needed for a committee for the 2003 Pig Roast, to be held the 2^nd weekend in September. May Haynes suggested that it be held on the Pineview cul-de-sac again, as the location works well for the event. *Weed Treatment and Long Range Planning Report * Bill Schumacher reported a change in the signatures required for the DNR weed treatment permit. In the past, homeowners needed to sign the permit application every three years. Now, the DNR is requiring signatures annually. The lily pad treatment over the past couple of years has been so effective that last fall (fall 2002) no lily pads were treated after inspection by the DNR. Curlyleaf weed control will be occurring near the end of May/beginning of June. Our cost for weed control this year will be $10,750. The upgraded boat launch area looks great—last fall the water level was drawn down so asphalt could be installed at the boat launch area. Bill also reported on the meetings of the Lake Quality Commission, which has 16 or 17 members representing all the lakes in Maple Grove. Bill discussed the possibility of improving the water quality of our lake. One costly option is an alum treatment, which would reduce the phosphorus in the lake. However, such a treatment would not be indicated unless it can be proved the quality of water entering the lake (storm drains, etc.) has been improved. Highway construction projects in the area have included storm water settling ponds that provide opportunity for the water to clear before entering the lake. More such ponds are planned for when the Fish Lake interchange is upgraded in the future. Bill believes it is worthwhile to monitor the quality of the water regularly, because if improvements can be demonstrated, a possible alum treatment could later be justified. Bill also talked about the possibility of a Maple Grove Parks trail connecting Teakwood Lane and East Fish Lake Road on the west side of the lake adjacent to 494. This is the area where city-owned but undeveloped land has provided opportunities for vandalism and dumping of trash. A “straw poll” of the 42 neighbors present indicated unanimous support for such a trail, which would permit bikers and walkers to circle the lake completely and safely. Bill will discuss this with the city. *Power Line Upgrade * There was a report on the status of the proposed upgrade of the power line running along 73^rd Ave. N. Review meetings held by the electric utility on this subject will be conducted on May 20 and June 11. If you would like neighborhood updates on this process, get on Tim Theisen’s email list. Tim Theisen and Jon Schroeder will be following this issue. This change would affect us all in the neighborhood, not just those who live on 73^rd Ave. N. Several pointed out that there is power in numbers (of people making their opinions known) and that we are the only neighborhood offering resistance to the utility’s plans. *Rezoning * There is a proposal to the city (not initiated by the neighborhood association) to change the zoning on Carey Lane from R1 to R2. *Final business items * * Discussion of whether the Homeowners’ Association should be maintaining such a large balance in the long-term funds category. * Reiteration that we need a larger percentage of participation from the lakeshore homeowners in the association, especially in the payment of fees. * The president, treasurer and long range planning chair are all up for election this fall and candidates will be needed for these spots. * Chris Berne raised the issue of misuse of personal watercraft on the lake. The state law is that no watercraft shall be operated at speed within 150 feet of shore. In our small lake, especially in small areas such as Bullhead Bay, this means no watercraft (boats or personal) can be operated at anything more than minimum wake within the bay. * Concern was expressed about the condition of the lot adjacent the boat access (to the north). * Jim Reynolds drew the attention of all those present to the exit ramp from 494 eastbound to Hemlock Lane. At present, only the far left lane of this ramp permits a turn to the south, toward our neighborhood. Jim would like to see it changed so the middle lane would also permit a left hand turn, in addition to the current right turn. Call Mark Culver at the City of Maple Grove (494-6000) to register your opinion about this matter. Respectfully submitted, Lynette Aanerud, Secretary Cedar Island Lake Homeowners' Association Excerpts from the April 25, 2002 Meeting Minutes 27 households were represented at the meeting (attendee list in formal minutes) The first order of business was the election of officers including president and treasurer. Jim Eide, who has served as president for two years, will not be running again due to personal and business commitments. Dave Kaldor, treasurer for the past four years, has completed the two terms allowed by the association's bylaws. Motion was made, seconded and passed that Dave Kaldor will serve as president of the Association. Dave Prokop was elected treasurer. The treasurer made a report of the financial activity of the association. This report is contained elsewhere in this newsletter, and will not be repeated here. Dues will remain the same at $165 for the year. $1000 was received from the city of Maple Grove as a subsidy for our weed control efforts. The long-range planning chair, Bill Schumacher, gave his report. · The lock and chain on the access keeps getting vandalized, and needs to be welded to lessen the opportunity to do so. Stan Littlefield has a welder, and will work will Bill to fix the problem. · The weed spraying program has been working, the lily pads are being contained, and the same weed control firm will be retained again this year. The DNR is requiring that homeowners in the association sign a document authorizing the weed control program, and those present signed. · In the past, there has been discussion of doing landscaping to provide a barrier between Teakwood Ln. and the freeway. According to information received from the city engineer, MnDOT will be installing a sound barrier wall in this area in the next year or so, so the appropriate time to add landscape plantings would be after this wall is constructed. See the letter from Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer for Maple Grove, elsewhere in this newsletter. Bill will talk to the city about extending this sound barrier as far south as possible, and about city plans for the city-owned property adjacent to Teakwood Circle. · A ponding system at the Fish Lake interchange will hopefully reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the runoff water and thus the lake. If this is successful, it might become feasible to treat the lake further with alum to further reduce the nutrient levels in the lake. · As of the date of the meeting, the lake was at the designated level: 904.4 feet above sea level. · Governor Ventura has signed into law a bill passed by the Legislature requiring all in the metro area to use fertilizers with 0 percent phosphorus content. Outside the metro area, up to 3 percent phosphorus will be permitted. Link for news report: http://www.mepartnership.org/protectourwater/pow_whatsnew.asp?new_id=77 Jim Reynolds brought up that there is still money set aside by the developer of the area north of 73rd Avenue for a monument marking the entrance to the Cedar Island neighborhood. This monument has never been designed or installed, but feelings are mixed on whether it's an idea that the association wants to continue to pursue. Jim Reynolds also reported that charitable organizations are hosting fun Saturday evening events in the conference area at the JRA building (on Hemlock, north of the Amoco station) that are benefiting community youth programs. A committee was formed to plan the annual Pig Roast and neighborhood party. Members include: Jim Eide, Tim Larson, Kerry Pino, Jim Reynolds, Dave Kaldor and Tom Kuehne. The party will be held in the Pineview Lane cul-de-sac. Respectfully submitted, Lynette Aanerud Secretary May 2, 2001 Minutes of the CILHA meeting It was standing room only at the spring neighborhood association meeting! Here&Mac226;s a summary of what was discussed: Secretary: There will be a new neighborhood directory in the near future. If you would like to help make this useful document available, contact Lynette Aanerud, 763-425-4873. Long Range Planning Committee and Lake Quality Commission: Bill Schumacher passed out tape for marking your lot if you want lily pads treated in the fall. He also called attention to the city of Maple Grove&Mac226;s Lake Quality Commission open house May 16. He showed statistics that the lake&Mac226;s water quality hasn&Mac226;t changed in 10 years. As yet, we are the only lake in Maple Grove with NO Eurasian Water Milfoil&Mac247;let&Mac226;s keep this noxious weed out of our lake by carefully cleaning boats, propellers and trailers of all weeds before launching boats into our lake. Also, to prevent further damage to the water quality, please do not use phosphorus-containing fertilizers. Only a new lawn needs the phosphorus (the middle number of the three numbers on the label) and phosphorus run-off into the lake just feeds the algae population. Bill reviewed the status of the pump and gauge system that controls the lake level. The DNR specifies that the lake level should be maintained at 902.4 feet above sea level. The city of Maple Grove maintains two pumps that take excess water to Eagle Lake when necessary. Last year, we „lost&Mac226; several inches of water when the pumps did not shut down at the right time. This year, we all experienced water that was higher than it needed to be because the second pump didn&Mac226;t come on when it was needed. The officers of CILHA will be requesting that the city consider upgrading the gauge system&Mac247;the pumps themselves work fine, but the gauges that control when the pumps start and shut down are the issue. (By the way, if you happen to canoe into the inlet on the east side of the lake, as we (the Aaneruds) have done recently, note the DNR-installed stake a few feet in front of the actual pumps. A reading of „115‰ on this stake equates to the mandated 902.4 feet about sea level.) Treasurer: Dave Kaldor reported there is currently $2,392.30 in the checking account, and $7,689.54 in the savings account. Those at the meeting were given, and all will receive in the newsletter, a form for paying annual dues and weed treatment fees for 2001. Dues of $25 per household and weed treatment fees of $140 remain the same as last year thanks to careful negotiating on the part of officers arranging weed treatment! The annual cost of weed treatment is $10,500. Boat Access: The current boat access is located on private property owned by Dick and Boots Dvorak, so thank them for this next time you get a chance! Those assembled voted to „forgive‰ the Dvorak&Mac226;s association dues and fees in exchange for this courtesy. There has been vandalism at the access (chain stolen, for example) and the board is looking for a more secure setup. Lock for Boat Access: The lock will be changing May 16, according to Treasurer Dave Kaldor. To obtain a key for the new lock, you will need to bring a check for dues and weed treatment fees to Kaldors, 7245 Pineview Lane. Questions from the Floor: There were questions regarding long-term improvements to lake quality that have been discussed in the past. Discussion included successes and failures on other Maple Grove lakes. Those present were invited to join Bill Schumacher on the long-term planning committee to work on this further. Respectfully submitted, Lynette Aanerud Secretary 763-425-4873