Crystal Lake Improvement Association (CLIA)

Board Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2019

1. The monthly CLIA Board meeting was held at Lakeville Bank and was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Greg Cardinal, President. Those attending the meeting were Dave Smith, Colleen Nagle, Kathryn Wells and Jay Jenkins.

2. The CLIA Board meeting minutes for the October 2, 2019, meeting were discussed. Jay Jenkins moved to approve the minutes which were unanimously approved.

3. Treasurer Report – Mr. Cardinal asked Mr. Smith to provide the Treasurer Report. Mr. Smith supplied a written report attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Mr. Smith stated that, due to improved procedures implemented by him, he now spends less time reconciling accounts. He further stated that the budget is at target. There was little additional discussion and Ms. Nagle moved to approve the Treasurer Report. The Treasurer Report was unanimously approved.

4. Communications Committee Report – Mr. Cardinal stated that the CLIA electronic database continues to improve. Mr. Smith broached the issue of appointing a database administrator for next year.

Mr. Smith proposed a form of 2020 Annual Dues notice. Following a lively discussion about the proposed notice, Mr. Smith committed to provide a revision of the proposed notice at the next board meeting containing desired changes. The plan is to finalize the 2020 Annual Dues notice at the December 2019 board meeting and “stuff” envelopes at the January 2020 board meeting.
5. External Relations – Mr. Cardinal reported that the AIS Grant was not used during 2019. The CLIA is planning to apply for 2020. Going forward AIS Grant reporting will be moved to Weed & Algae Committee.

6. Weed & Algae Committee Report – Ms. Wells reported that an email from the City of Burnsville inquired about the CLIA’s weed plan for next year and requested a meeting with the city. Ms. Wells reminded the board that the CLIA’s focus is on Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) (and not Curly Leaf Pond Weed – CLPW) and that we develop a treatment map for EWM during the spring based on city study results. In the past the City of Burnsville has hired J&N Weed Harvesting (J&N) to cut CLPW in the middle of the lake and lake residents had the option to hire J&N to cut weeds along their shorelines. Residents that are impacted by the study / treatment map can “opt out” of their own treatment plan. An “opt out” notice is sent to residents in the spring.

Lively discussion about recent weed and algae treatment items erupted. Mr. Cardinal would like timely “eblast” and website postings about various weed and algae treatment plans for all residents.

7. Fish Management – Mr. Cardinal reported DNR permitted fish were recently delivered.

8. New Business – Mr. Cardinal reported that the CLIA spring cleanup of the boat launch, public beach and “Cherry Beach” qualifies as “Adopt a Park” and will fill out the form to show the CLIA as having adopted those areas. Further, a P.O. Box will be set up for CLIA correspondence and all should have generic correspondence directed to the CLIA President.
Ms. Wells reported that the CLIA has to file annual association renewal paperwork with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

9. Adjournment – Mr. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved.