RLAA Board Meeting Agenda for April 3, 2012

Location: Maple Grove Public Library (Training Room)                                                                                                            Time: 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order at 7:05

Approved the Agenda with no changes

Introduction of Board Members and Guests

Present: Rick Stulac, Scott Roeglin, Bill Kidder, Luke Johnson, Mark Ellingson, George Schneider

Absent: Joy Roeglin

No guests were present

Treasurer Report (Rick)

Paid $100 Minnesota Waters annual membership fee of $100

Bank balance after payment is at $12,500

Old Business

Rough Fish Removal project

Jeff R. still has not removed fish from Foster Lake yet. Waiting to hear when/what he does this spring for carp removal.

RLAA Member Appreciation event (All)

Event was cancelled this winter due to lack of response. Will bring this idea up at RLAA 2012 Annual Meeting.

Shoreline erosion due to fishing along shoreline in NE corner of Rice Lake (George)

Tristan Bay neighborhood recently raised the concern about visiting fishermen eroding the shoreline, leading to run-off into the lake/creek. City of Maple Grove Parks department has fenced off an area approximately 300 feet around the perimeter of the bay to keep everyone out. They also put up several ‘Native Habitat’ signs to discourage people from entering the area. Will see how native vegetation recovers before doing anything else.

On-Going Business

Have a 2nd All Members meeting sometime later in the summer

Let's bring this up at RLAA Annual Meeting to membership for ideas.

Elm Creek Watershed TMDL Project Plan (George)

Stakeholders group met in March to learn more about Civic Engagement to increase interest and participation in the project.

Update  on 2012 LIPs (Lake Improvement Projects) (George)

Project

Total Est. Cost

LIP Request

RLAA Cost

Comments

DO Meter

$621.00

$300.00

$321.00

Already purchased

Channel Dredge

$6,000.00

$2,500.00

$1,500.00

$3,500.00  $4,500.00

Rejected by single homeowner in 2011; do we want to pursue in 2012-2013?  (City reduced their contribution by $1,000)

Carp Removal

$7,000.00

$3,500.00

$3,500.00

Postponed in 2011 due to public access requirements

Aquatic Plant Survey

$2,000.00

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

Only if early Curlyleaf Pondweed growth is apparent

Each of these items were approved by both the LQC and the City Council for funding.

AMLAC (Bill/Scott)

Nothing new to report

State of the Lakes project - Feedback from MG Spring Newsletter article (All)

Consensus from the board was that the article was informational and should help residents better understand the lakes and the situations they face in today’s environment.

RLAA Newsletter

·         Plan next issue for Q1 2012 to be released in May after RLAA Annual Meeting on May 1

·         Send a 1-page notice around to residents about upcoming RLAA Annual Meeting and include reference to April 22 Earth Day to remind residents to clean up around the lake/neighborhoods.

New Business

RLAA 2012 Annual Meeting

May 1 at Sundance Golf & Bowl

Logistics

Start at 6:00 pm with social.

Food starts by 6:30 pm

Meeting begins at 7:00 pm

RLAA Board Member Speakers

Rick Stulac

George Schneider

Guest Speakers

Rich Brasch (Three Rivers)

Jeff Monk (Dock work)

Put out RLAA Annual Meeting signs by April 24.

Task Team Updates

Lake Management – Solicit more members at RLAA Annual Meeting

Membership – Solicit more members at RLAA Annual Meeting

Other Business

Shoreline tree trimming (navigation hazards) (Scott/George)

Request made to resident on Elm Creek (Grefe) where overhanging tree hinders boat traffic.

Buoy deployment - Let's plan on putting them out in early April.

4/15 – Attempt to recover the buoy anchors unsuccessful. Will be creating new anchors and deploying with buoys later in April.

2012 RLAA Annual Dues - Let's make them due at the time of the annual meeting. Previously, we have not issued a "due date", which may have contributed to not as many residents paying them.

Decided to make them due by June 1st with no late fee.

Adjournment at 8:55 pm

Minutes by George Schneider 4/16/12                                  Rice Lake Area Association website = http://www.ricelakemn.com