ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

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