I i COON LAKE COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER

Madam President Kathy Paavola called the meeting to order. Roll was taken. Absent was Diana Saenger and Tara Nelson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.....There is milfoil in the lake and the Coon Lake Improvement Committee wants to know what the CLC Center is going to do about this. It is in front of the dock and near Forest, Dogwood, and maybe Elm roads. The DNR will come and put something to kill the milfoil but it will also kill everything else including fish. We need to get information before we can do anything and Kathy will contact DNR to obtain info. Joe Morgan asked if the Center had the right to ban boat landings. Kathy replied that since the Center owns the property, we can post a ban. Joe suggested that a sign be posted informing boaters to use the public landings.

Ray Foster, Vice-President of the Coon Lake Improvement Committee was present to speak on milfoil. At their last meeting, Chip Welling, gave their group information and location of milfoil in Coon Lake. Ray provided copies of the location of milfoil in Coon Lake. He suggested that a decision be made as soon as possible whether to treat and how to be done. Marge asked how many treatments and diameter of the treatment Ray said one time and only kills where it is applied, not the entire lake. Dick asked if it would be a problem with boats coming into the lake from the public landings and Ray replied yes. Joe informed us that students that are studying to be biologists may be working this summer inspecting boat landings. There was discussion about boaters being upset if the private landings were closed and blocked. The treatment would have to be done when the milfoil is growing. The cost of the treatment is approximately $187.00 per bag. Kathy will contact DNR prior to next month's meeting for more info the treating milfoil. Ray also said this needs to be done before the lake opens and the new fish are placed in lake. The permit is $750.00 and the association will help the center. Ann Kogler asked about weed disposal and Ray replied that the plants will rot and sink to bottom of the lake.

SECRETARY'S REPORT...read by laura Correction. the breakfast will start on February 15 Motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Bert and was seconded by Marlene. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT.........Marlene Colleen

Copies were available. Checking $1,347.20, mission savings $33,625.47, mission checking $2,429.06. Cans for Kids $145.80.. The bank loan is $21,428.38. Bert made a motion to accept the report subject to audit and Marge seconded. Motion passed.

GAMBLING REPORT.....Marge reported for the month of December. Gross receipts were •, .;• $51,290.00, net receipts $11,649.00, cash long/short $11.00, net profit $6,060.95,45/55 $1,549.49. Allowable expenses were rent $1,000, Ben's Wholesale $1,500-$2,000, payroll $2,000-$3,000, Marge's phone/fax $23.45, MDR tax $136.29 , office supplies and booth $150.00 and clubhouse party $92.15. Marge will transfer $10,000 to the general mission. Motion by Bert to accept all expenses subject to audit and seconded by laura. Motion passed.

Marge explained we may have to reimburse next month if we do not show positive during the 21st month. Marge informed us that robberies have increased at pull-tab booths. Joe made a motion to accept the gambling report subject to audit, Bert seconded. Motion passed.

Kathy commented that $92.15 reimbursement to Marge for the party should not come from the allowable expenses but from donations received at the party on New Year's.

OLD BUSINESS————SENIOR REPORT.......Marlene Colleen will have a lunch for seniors at

noon the Januray 22. Info will be in newsletter and tv channel.

YOUTH COMMITTEE....Teen Dance will be Feb. 28. Michelle has papers to be signed and will need

a check for DJ. Second dance is not scheduled. Michelle suggested that a night be scheduled for the

teens to meet to discuss playground and Nicki will help to organize.

A date needs to be set for the teen park discussion meeting but will wait until closer to spring.

DOCK COMMITTEE...Need to get information out earlier this year. Laura reported on the dock information. There is no limit on length but docks should not be more than 8 feet in width, they do not have to be removed seasonally. There has to be free water flow under the dock.. Removal of weed is allowed with permit from DNR only.

RENTAL REPORT...There were 4 rentals in December and in January 2, and February 0.

FISHING CONTEST...Kathy spoke with insurance agent and it would cost the center a minimum of $250.00 and would have to have DNR officers during the contest. We will not have a contest this year as there is not time available to plan. We do not want to get involved with the bar concerning a fishing contest.

SIGN LANGUAGE/PAGEANT....Michelle stated that the teen dance will be $100.00 less than previously stated. There will be a 7 week session started 2/18/04 and end 3/31/04, and cost would be $18.00 /$28.00 depending on the number of people that sign up for the Sign Language Class on Wednesdays at the Center. George asked for donation from the class for use of the center. Nichole will be in another pageant on March 6, 2004. She is asking the Center to sponsor her which would provide a full page ad for clubhouse for $200.00. Joe made a motion to sponsor an Ad for $200.00 in behalf of Nichole Goldeman and Marge seconded. Motion passed.

FUNDRAISER...........We have not gotten any ideas for t-shirts and sweatshirts - Kathy suggested we

keep our current logo but can change wording. The original silk-screening was done at Universal at

85th and Lexington. Marlene will check with the printers and report back

MAGNETS...Ann stated that the magnets would be 53cents each. Price varies with size and color.

Ann will report back with different prices for types, size.

SIGN........Heidi Murphy has design and lumber for sign. Kathy suggested that Joe and Don contact

Mike Murphy about building sign.

DOG NOTICE.......laura gave Kathy a copy of the East Bethel ordinance to print in the newsletter to

remind dog owners.

SIGN AT T.........laura asked about a sign which could be placed at the T on the morning of an evening

meeting and this will also be referred to Mike Murphy as he is employed at a sign co.

NEW BUSINESS.....Kathy will contact Chip about the milfoil and blocking off access roads to boat

ramps. Bert suggested place notice at bar concerning milfoil/boat ramps prior to next meeting. Kathy also suggested a notice be placed at the access when closed to use the public ramps. Discussion ensued on when to close access or which ones to block. NEW CHAIRS.........Kathy is looking into cost of ordering new chairs similar to the brown chairs, not the

molded plastic. She will contact Superior about the chairs.

MOLDING....GARY will be doing the work. Decision has to be made on type of molding for floor. Kathy

would like wood.

Joe made a rnotion to adjourn meeting. Laura seconded. Meeting adjourned.

SIGN IN MEETING

1. KATHYPAAVOLA

2. GEORGE PAAVOLA

3. BERT HOKKANEN

4. JANE MORGAN

5. ANNKOGLER

6. JOE MORGAN

7. MIKE HARRIS

8. PENNY BERENS

9. DICK BULLOCK

10. MARLENE COLLEEN

11. LAURA SLONIKER

12. MARGE BARRETT

13. DON KOGLER

14. VERNA FINDORFF

15. JIM SZYKULSKI

16. MICHELLE GOLDEMAN

NONMEMBER.......JIM GUTZ?