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Cedar Lake Improvement District meeting notes from January 13, 2015 6:30 – 8 pm at the New Prague Public Library -

Attendees: Marie Jaeger, Dave Nielsen, Theresa Juhl, Brad Eller, Jon Nordrum and guest Melissa Bokman

Agenda Items for discussion:

• Approval of November's board meeting minutes.
• Treasurer's report
• Update on ice house break-in's
• Sonar Update
• Carp Seining
• Invasive species informational handout selection for mailing
• First annual Winter Lake Cleanup date and ideas
• Annual meeting preparation

Marie made a motion to approve November's board meeting minutes and Dave seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Dave reviewed income and expenses since November and provided bank statements for the board’s records.

Dave stated that one of the CD's is coming due in February. He will get the current rates for CDs and savings accounts for discussion at the February meeting so a decision can be made on best option for reinvestment of funds.

Dave also reported that he was informed by carrier that a Lake Hazard Code was mistakenly not included in our liability insurance policy. The yearly renewal premium including the Lake Hazard Code would increase the policy by $487 for a total price with a 15% discount of $1220.00. Dave was going to get further information about this code and verify its requirement.

Brad reported no new news regarding the ice house break-ins.

Brad also indicated he had contacted Don Geyer about his plans for carp seining Cedar Lake this winter. Don didn't seem interested in seining since he felt there weren’t many carp in the lake. He said he would probably sonar for carp locations in February or March. Brad was going to check with another approved commercial carp fisherman to see if he would possibly be interested in winter seining. Based on the response from the alternate fisherman the board will decide how to proceed. Hopefully information will be available for February meeting.

Melissa Bokman of SWMO was a guest at the meeting and provided information on Sonar which is one of the treatments that the board has been exploring in last few months. She also brought examples of invasive species informational pamphlets and cards that are available for purchase by the board for distribution to residents. Melissa also agreed to check with the tax department for a list of current residents to send annual meeting mailing.

Gary, Chair of the First Annual Winter Lake Cleanup, was unable to attend but it was discussed and some suggestions were made to help with the cleanup. One suggestion was a flyer and garbage bag delivered to each ice house prior to ice out date. Another idea that was mentioned was giving a ticket for each bag of garbage turned in to be put in a drawing for prizes at the end of the clean up. Dates were discussed along with ideas of trash removal and help from local groups. Finalization of plans will be made at February meeting.

Dave motioned to move the date and location of the Annual Meeting from the 4th Tuesday of April to the 2nd Tuesday as was discussed in November meeting and the location will move to the New Prague Fire Hall. Theresa seconded, and the motioned passed unanimously.

Brad submitted historical information on Cedar Lake. Theresa will bring to next meeting for review.

The next board meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, at the New Prague Library.