UPPER HAY LAKE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
June 13, 2024
American Legion—Pequot Lakes
Meeting Minutes
5:00- 5:30: Registration and Socialization
5:30-6:00: Presentation by Jarrett Drileck from SWCD
- Notes from presentation
- Upper Hay has been apart of the 1 Watershed 1 Plan initiative for 4.5 years and at the 5 year mark SWCD will reassess stats and goals so the goals may change however the current plan is available on their website to review
- If anyone is interested in installing a rain garden, Jarrett encourages you to reach out to him directly as they are very helpful for reducing phosphorus – Upper Hay Lake goal was to have 10 installed
- There are opportunities to apply to the cost share program with SWCD and they can help with up to 50% of the project costs if you are approved. The approval process is about 1 year.
6:00-6:30: Dinner
6:30-7:30: Business Meeting
7:30-8:00: UHLA Board Meeting
BUSINESS MEETING began at 6:38
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE ASSOCIATION: uhlamnorg@gmail.com
I. President’s Welcome
II. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Cindy Rick , Second by Dan Obermiller, motion passes
III. Reading of the 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes Brad Kaus read old minutes – motion to approve Cathy Larson, Second by Lori Engel – motion passes
IV. Treasurer’s Report – Brad Kaus read report motion – Motion by Neil Beaverson, Second by Cindy Rick – motion passes
V. Introduction of UHLA Board Members – Greg Thomas new board member – we still need one more board member
VI. Introduction of UHLA Members – we did not do this
VII. Election of UHLA Board Members president – Brad Schultz, VP – Neil Beaverson Secretary- Maddie Finance – Brad Kaus Members at large – Whitey Larson, Greg Thomas, Jack,
VIII. Upcoming Events:
1. July 4, 2024 – Friday 7/5 Boat Parade; 3:00 P.M. Gather at boat landing at 2:45; Prizes for decorated watercraft to be awarded – Please do not through water balloons
2. August Event – Snarky Loon Mixer with speaker
Snarky Loon – follow up with time and date via email and July Newsletter
IX. Concerns of lake residents:
- Brad Schultz- Outlet to the lake and reeds growing there – hybrid cattail out there that is choking the natural plant life
- Patrick Botz – want to clear a path to open water – in need of service providers – check out WAPOA, DNR or UHLA websites under lake service providers
- Brent Mcpherson– let us know that there are two baby loons – reminder to stay clear of the nest to give them space – National Loon Center has offered advice on placement of future nests
- Maureen Beaverson – how can we work to make sure that residents are receiving minutes and/or getting information
X. Closing Remarks:
Brent Mcpherson motion to adjorn – Second by Steven Boca – motion passes