COON LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER MARCH 14, 2005

COON LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

JANUARY 10, 2005 MEETING MINUTES

Madam President Kathy Paavola called the meeting to order. Roll was taken.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.....Jim Dittmer, the Center's accountant is present and will address any questions and issues regarding the gambling. Kathy welcomed new residents Vicky and Brian Ullom. Thank you cards were received from people who received flowers and gift baskets. Alice Pederson, a long time resident is moving.

SECRETARY REPORT.....Laura Sloniker read the report. Copies were available. Don Kogler made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Joe Morgan seconded. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT.....Marlene Colleen read the report. Copies were available. Checking was $633.79, Mission savings $31,994.61, Mission checking $3,807.87, Cans for Kids $437.80. Loan balance is $18,938.55 and amount available is $13,056.06. Marge Barrett made a motion to accept the report subject to audit, Joe Morgan seconded. Motion passed.

GAMBLING REPORT...Marge introduced Jim Dittmer. He gave a report of how the gambling income is defined and gave a detailed explanation of how the money is balanced. He explained the compliance report and gave us options for being in compliance by end of April 2005, one way would be to use funds from the general account to reimburse to gaming account, or gaming operation may have to be shut down because of the negative balance. It may be possible to get a loan from the bank to cover amount due on the 45/55. There are currently not enough funds in general account to cover the potential shortage . Jim has asked to involved in the current situation during the next few months and has asked Marge to give monthly reports to him to help monitor. Part of the problem of shortage is that people are not spending on pulltabs and the lack of snow may also be a factor as there are not the snowmobilers out either. Marlene informed us that money from the Mission can 't be used for the gambling. Marge suggested a "big raffle". Jim suggested to raise the membership fees for one year. He explained that the state of mn does have specific quidelines where the money can be spent from gambling but that from the general account, the money can be spent any way the Center decides as long as it pertains to the Mission. The gambling is still a good thing because the Center still made $3 Ok in 2004. Kathy stated we need the gambling in order to do the things the Center tries to do for the community.

Marge provided copies and read the report.. Gross receipts were $32,035.00, net receipts $6,058.00. We were $7.00 short for the month. Net profits were -$1,491.35. Allowable expenses are Hook's rent $605.20, MDR $117.04, ben's wholesale $1500 to 2,000, New Market $2,000-2,500., Compensation $2,000 -3,000., Phone/fax $22.80. Bert made a motion to accept the allowable expensed and Joe seconded. Motion passed. Joe made a motion to accept the gambling subject to audit and Jane Morgan seconded. Motion passed. Marge read a letter from Alyce Jacobs that the expenses will be monitored through April 5, 2005 for the compliance review.

OLD BUSINESS............

SENIOR REPORT............NONE

YOUTH REPORT........... NONE

DOCK REPORT.........There will be a meeting at 7pm this week at Center on Thursday. This will be a

committee meeting.

RENTAL REPORT.........Rentals were good in December and there are 2 for January.

CANS FOR KIDS..........The new trailer is here and we no longer have to bag cans, just drop them in the

trailer and when trailer is full, will be hauled to recycling center. Jane gave another check for $97.50. We do need to have steps and reflectors placed for the trailer shoot for the safety of the people donating cans. Joe Morgan made a motion to allow $250.00 to have steps/platform made for trailer. Tara seconded motion and motion carried. It was suggested to crush cans if possible to allow for more cans. HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS..........Tara delivered the cards on Christmas eve day. There were a couple left over and Kathy donated them to the food shelf..Others cards were mailed.

COOK BOOK............Laura mentioned that we still need more recipes and has asked for at least 100

recipes. Any recipes will be considered. Laura will make a box to have recipes dropped off at Center when people come in for meetings or Pancake Breakfasts and also would like to have forms sent with newsletter. SIGNS FOR Sf REETS...........Brad informed Kathy that there are not enough funds for the new street

signs so he asked Kathy if the Center will split cost of the signs. Kathy said we will not do that so will have to wait for new signs, but some new signs will be placed. The members present were not willing to have the Center pay for signs. Signs cost $38.93 each.

NEW BUSINESS...........

PANCAKE BREAKFAST..........Marlene thanked the volunteers that cleaned the kitchen. Kathy stated that

breakfasts will start January 23 and then every other Sunday. There will not be a breakfast on Memorial Day weekend. Schedule will be changed in June. Discussion ensued on the cost of Breakfast. Joe Morgan made a motion to change the cost of adult to $4.75 and to leave other cost the same. Don Kogler seconded. Motion carried. This will still be all you can eat. PHOTO DISPLAY OF COON LAKE/RESIDENTS-PETE TRAINOR.............KATHY informed the

Center that Pete has taken several pictures through the years of the Coon Lake area and would like to do a gallery display with pictures on easels/boards. He would also like to have a spread in the Star Tribune. Don will call Pete and find out what he will need. It was suggested that donations be asked at the door and maybe coffe/cookies could be offered. Pete would like to do this in March. Tara would like to have a date so it can be placed in newsletter. FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER...........Kathy will be doing a chili feed and she will do the cooking. Chili is

not served at the bar so maybe we can get some of the ice-fishing people. This date will be January 29 from noon to 4pm. Marlene will make signs and info will be on Channel 10. Cost will be $4.00. METH LAB.........Kathy will be contacting John Aho regarding an update on the meth lab. Jane Morgan

mentioned that Laura Landis from the sheriff dept. would like to meet with the Crimewatch block captains. This would be to discuss National Night Out and to update list for the Crimewatch. The Crimewatch /Center list could be mailed with the newsletter. Jane and Joe Morgan informed us that through the Crimewatch they would like to donate to Anoka County money to purchase a K9 dog. Joe made a motion to donate $500 and Jane seconded, motion passed. This donation will be given at a presentation where the K9 officer from Anoka County would come with the dog . Joe suggested that maybe we could do it on National Night Out. CLEAN UP DAY..........Clean up day will be May 21 from 8-1. East Bethel day is scheduled for April 30.

Volunteers will be needed at the park dumpsite and would also like to have police there. There will also be

3 dumpsters at the Center.

REFRIGERATOR........At 155 Juniper, there is an empty house with a refrigerator in the yard with the door

still on and this is a safety issue.

Joe Morgan made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Don Kogler seconded..........Motion carried.

laura Sloniker secretary

COON LAKE COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER

MEMBERS

1. KATHYPAAVOLA

2. VERNA FINDORFF

3. BERTHOKKANEN

4. MARGE BARRETT

5. LAURA SLONIKER

6. PENNY BERENS

7. ANNKOGLER

8. DONKOGLER

9. MARLENE COLLEEN

10. JANE MORGAN

11. JOE MORGAN

12. SEAN SHERROD

13. GEORGE PAAVOLA

14. MIKE HARRIS

15. KATHLEEN OCONNOR

16. JARED NELSON?

17. TARA NELSON

NON-MEMBERS

1. VICKY MLLOM

2. BRIAN tJLLOM

3. LYNN STEIN