Eagle Lake Association

Board Meeting – 7:00PM

Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008

Kim & Deb Baker

Members Present: Kim Baker, Bill Dale, Tammy Knapper, Dan Tepfer, Beth Tepfer, Norman Westby

Guests Present: Don Baker, Mark Erickson

Members Absent: Dave Knapper, Glen Simons, Lisa Simons, Dick Thynes

Call to Order: President Bill Dale at 7:08 P. M.

New Business: Presentation by Don Baker and Mark Erickson (2 of 7 current owners of Sunray Water Tower). They discussed options for Eagle Lake residents. The tower could be sold or the residents could just hook up to the tower and use for a monthly fee. Don Christianson of MN rural water encouraged the owners to sell to the Eagle Lake Association. He is available to help secure grants, etc. The townships and County have given the Ok for the current owners to proceed with talking to the Eagle Lake Board. The Tower is currently up to code and holds 100,000 gallons. It has been fixed twice lately for about $70,000 and includes a new paint, well, casing and sealed tank. Currently 40 people use the tower for a cost of $32/month, but it can supply 500 homes. If Eagle Lake uses, another well will have to be dug. The piping is currently under the highway, but not sure where. Mic Schmindt from City of Willmar said they will not bring water to Eagle Lake. There are two antennas on the tower and are leased. Currently a great maintenance man is hired.

Discussion & Follow-up: Board needs to explore cost of buying or using water from Sunray Tower. Dan will talk to Ron about Green, Henderson, George Lake’s water. Norm will contact Kandiyohi County EDC.

Secretary’s Report: Motion by Norm to approve September secretary’s report. Seconded by Dan.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Norm to approve treasurer’s report. Seconded by Kim. Norm made a motion to approve the purchase of PDF software needed to use for website. Seconded by Kim. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

A. Water Quality (Kim, Bill, Glen, Norm) –

1 Phosphorus at 52 for year – higher then ecoregions (23-50)

2 Chlorophyll a at 8 – ecoregion 5-22

3 All water quality information is available on STORET website.

4 Discussed animals and waste at Pents (Bob Oars old place)

B. Events (Beth) –

1 Leaf pick up on Oct 25. Meet at access at 8:00 with trucks & trailers.

C. Membership (Dan, Dick) –

1 168 paid members

D. Newsletter (Tammy) –

1 At printers and should receive soon.

2 Next newsletter – promote the website. Discuss how to send history information in, ask for photos, etc.

Old Business:

New Business:

A. Website – no computer available to use, but discussed it. Suggestions:

a. Having something interactive that changes monthly, so people are encouraged to come back and visit site often. Example: Take photos from lake of home and do a matching thing.

b. Add more photos – get from jump drive and Norm has a bunch.

c. Board is encouraged to look at the site and email Glen any more suggestions.

Meeting Adjourned:

Motion to adjourn at 8:58 by Dan. Second by Norm.

Next Meeting: Dick & Diane Thynes Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Knapper, Secretary