Long and Crooked Lake Association Meeting Minutes

                                                                           January 27^th, 2020

Present:  Randy Thole, Jim Sorenson, Theresa Ferkinhoff, Dave Weeres, Tara Zieglmeier, Ken Bachofer

1. The meeting was called to order by Randy at 6:35 pm
2. The  September, 23 2019 Board Meeting Minutes were accepted by Randy and Tara.
3. The Treasurer’s Report showed a balance of $5,006.63.

a.       A motion was made and accepted to pay Justin Westrup $145.00 for the trapping of 2 beavers at $60.00 per beaver and 5 muskrats at $5.00 per muskrat. 

b.       A motion was made and accepted to pay Theresa Ferkinhoff $25.00 to renew the Long and Crooked  Lake Association. 

c.       A motion was made and accepted to pay Dave Weeres $49.41 for No Wake signs that were purchased to place at the access.

d.       A motion was made and accepted to pay for the Go Daddy Renewel for $21.17.

4. Old Business
1. No-Wake Ordinance update –

                                                               i.      Setting the wake level at 6 inches is our decision.

2. Annual meeting family picnic-

                                                               i.       The Annual Meeting May 16^th, 2020 will be held at The Clearwater Legion at 1:00 pm.

                                                             ii.      Lake Association members will be given the option to address any issues and to volunteer to help plan the family picnic. 

c.       AIS Prevention-

                                                               i.      In the spring at the Annual meeting we will revisit the idea of having the certified AIS Inspectors volunteer 1 hour of their time 2 weekends next summer to help educate people at the landing. 

4. Website comparisons-  Tara

                                                               i.      Tara is working on setting up a paypal and an email account that can be accessed via the website to pay dues and send messages to board members.

5. Water Clarity- Ken

                                                               i.      The water clarity was not given at this meeting

                                                             ii.      Sean Zieglemeier (not present) was certified to start measuring the water clarity on  both lakes. 

f.        Lake level discussion-Dave

                                                               i.      Dave felt that someone else should volunteer at the Annual meeting to take this over if we want to continue to pursue i

g.       Sun Fish slot limit-Dave

                                                               i.      Dave stated that we cannot restrict anglers from fishing off nests

                                                             ii.      We will revisit lowering the slot limit at the annual meeting.

                                                           iii.      It may take 1 to 2 years to change the limit legally. 

5.       New Business

a.       Beaver Island fundraiser

                                                               i.      It will take place on April 29^th, 2020 from 5:00-7:00.

                                                             ii.      If possible it would be nice to make t-shirts for us to wear and possibly sell at the fundraiser as well.

b.       Date of next Board meeting

                                                               i.      The next board meeting will take place on April 20^th at Theresa Ferkinhoff’s home.

6. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.