3688 Eagle Rd N

235-8328

Members Present:, Tammy Knapper, Glen Simons, Beth Tepfer, Dan Tepfer, Norman Westby

Members Absent:, Kim Baker, Bill Dale, Dave Knapper, Dick Thynes

Call to Order: Vice-President Norman Westby at 7:10 P. M.

Secretary’s Report: Motion by Dan to approve May secretary’s report. Seconded by Glen. Correspondence: Marv Newman asked about keeping the water level up in the lake. This is controlled by the DNR and Corps of Engineers, who monitor the lake. Norm will call Skip and follow up with Marv.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Tammy to approve treasurer’s report. Seconded by Dave. We are currently at 102 memberships. Last year we ended with 171 memberships. After the dues mailing, 3 came back with an incorrect address. Dan was able to fix two of these and .

Committee Reports:

A. Water Quality (Kim, Bill, Glen) –

1 Glen has taken 3 secchi disk readings this year – 2 in May (6 ft, 6.5ft) and 1 in June (7.5ft). We typically get the best reading in mid June.

2 We need to get data samples on the next rain event to send in. We should try to get some to send in by next week, even if we don’t’ have a rain event.

3 Dan read in the West Central Tribune under the County Commissioner minutes, that Eagle Lake was approved for a $1000 grant of matching funds to help with lake quality and monitoring.

4 Glen will submit requests for reimbursement two times per year to help cover the cost of time, monitoring equipment and testing.

B. Events (Beth) –

1. Garage Sale – weather was poor (cold, rainy). She talked to several participants and all wanted to keep the same weekend.

2. June Social – Wednesday, June 11 at Baker’s/Knapper’s. Board members be there at 5:30 to help set up. Beth will purchase plates, napkins and plastic silverware and drop off at Knapper’s or Baker’s.

3. July 4 Boat Parade – Board meet at access at 1:30 (Dan will bring the numbers). Participants should arrive about 1:45 and the parade will begin by 2:00. Tammy will email Gary information for the website. Beth will make up 3 prizes for the most child centered boat, most original and most patriotic. Beth will purchase 12 large bags of candy from Sam’s and enough snack size Ziploc’s to hold the candy. Beth will put a free ad in the WCT in the events section to advertise for the parade. Tam will put up a sign at the Eagle Lake Country Store. Glen will lead and Knapper’s will bring up the end.

4. Annual Picnic – We need to check last year’s minutes for suggested amounts for food to purchase. We will discuss details at the next meeting.

B. Membership (Dan, Dick) –

1 Lyle Peterson – retired pastor attends Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, lives near access – already on the books.

D. Newsletter (Tammy) –

1 Discussed printing in color, but about four times more, unless Bill can get us a deal.

2 Looked through rough draft and made suggestions.

3 Will be mailed after July 9 meeting.

Old Business:

1. Website – Tammy will send information to Gary on the 4^th of July Boat Parade. We will encourage people to send history information to Gary. Beth is working on some history information to use verbally. The board would like to see it when she is done and decide if it should be on the website.

2. TH23/71 – Glen attended the meeting on May 20. The Environmental Impact Statement is completed. There are currently three plans – no build, one overpass, two overpass. Only 5 million more for the two overpass. They will decide by July 2008 which option to go with, however, there are no plans in the 10 year plan at this time.

New Business:

1. Leaves in Ditch – there is concern of leaves in the ditch on the north end of the lake. The board will discuss this next month.

Meeting Adjourned: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40.

Next Meeting: 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Dan & Beth Tepfer’s (2694 N Eagle Road)

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Knapper, Secretary