Members Present: Dr. Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Pete Hanson, Darline Molde, Wally Pantzke,Gordy Schenian

A motion was made by Gordy, seconded by Pete, to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2006, Board Meeting. Motion carried.

Grant money in the amount of $5,000.00 was received from the Initiative Foundation as a reimbursement for milfoil treatment that occurred in the summer of 2006 .

Payment was made to the Professional Lake Management in the amount of $13,950.00; liability insurance payment was $299.00; and payment for expenses incurred by the LID program was $396.12, which will be 100% reimbursed when the LID program goes into effect in May of 2007. The checking account balance to date is $5,069.37.

A motion was made by Gordy, seconded by Wally, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.

The level of Lake Alex is down considerably; Fishtrap Lake is even at a lower level.

Eurasian water milfoil has been observed in new areas of the lake; it is of great concern. Curly Leaf pondweed is still present in the lake, but not as prevalent at in past years due to the warm winter of 2006.

Membership in our association stands strong at 330 paid property owners. A big THANK YOU to CHARLENE ADAMS who provided the secretary with a year’s supply of envelopes, and to LOUISE HANSON who so graciously keeps an update on the membership list and provides the mailing labels!!!

Inventory shows that there are 11 sweatshirts and 11 T-shirts in sizes L to XXL to be sold at a reduced price.

A report from Professional Lake Management was received, and that information will be sent to all paid association members in the fall mailing.

Dr. Bill reported that a meeting with Board members will be held within the month to determine future actions. Rob Webb will attend a meeting which is sponsored by the Minnesota Lakes Association to ascertain ways of obtaining funding for exotic weed control.

The lake association annual meeting must coincide with the annual LID meeting, which under governmental regulations, must be held in the months of either July or August. The date is yet to be determined.

A motion was made by Dr. Bill, seconded by Wally, to pay 2007 dues to the MLA for each Board Member, in the amount of $10.00 each, total amount being $90.00. Motion carried.

A mailing, which will include a President’s Letter with LID information, Annual Meeting minutes, and a report concerning the milfoil treatment results, will be sent to all paid association members.

All committees will remain the same with the exception of bogs and aquatic vegetation, which will be under the LID auspices. It will be our objective to keep the membership informed of all actions taken for lake improvement..

Pete suggested that it might be useful to initiate and fund a comprehensive survey of milfoil areas on the lake while the weed infestation is visible on the water’s surface. Dr. Bill will contact Tim. Houle, Chairman of the LID, to obtain his opinion of such a project.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Darline Molde

Secretary