COON LAKE COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 9, 2004

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS.....Kathy stated she would like to start cleaning up around the clubhouse and would like to clear up old business before taking on anything new. Don mentioned that the recyling bin for the cans is buried in snow and Kathy will speak with someone about this problem.

SECRETARY'S REPORT......Copies were available. Joe Morgan made a motion to forgo reading of the report since

copies were provided. Marge seconded motion, motion was passed.

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

Copies were available. Checking $1,342.78, mission savings $33,625.47 mission checking $851.19, Cans for Kids $145.80.. The bank loan is $21,229.19.    Marlene made note that for the month we took in almost the same amount as the expenses. Joe Morgan made a motion to accept the report subject to audit and Jane seconded. Motion passed.

GAMBLING REPORT.....Marge reported for the month of January. Gross receipts were $51,347.00, net receipts $12,017.00, cash long/short [$11.00], net profit $3,725.45. Allowable expenses were rent $1,000, Ben's Wholesale $2,000 -$3,000, payroll $2,500-$3,500, Marge's phone/fax $23.45, MDR tax $178.85, office supplies $45.36 and booth $30.93. Meat raffles $3,000.   Motion by Laura to accept all expenses subject to audit and seconded by Don. Motion passed. Marge reported that on the 45/55, because of the extra payroll, we did not meet required amount. It appears that center will have to reimburse to MN Dept. of Revenue estimated $2,931.39. Marge will contact MN. Dept. of Revenue to get the exact amount which needs to be reimbursed by 2/20/2004. George Paavola made a motion to obtain a short term loan from the bank to reimburse the 45/55 to the MN Dept. of Revenue. Joe Morgan seconded motion, motion passed. Marlene reported that she did contact the bank and they would be willing to provide a short term loan once approval from the Coon Lake Sr. Center was obtained.

Marge and Kathy reported that they are still working with and waiting for Mike from Coon Lake Tap to sign the new lease for the gambling. Mike requested 2 sponsored events and catering, but per call to gambling board by Marge, this is not allowable by gambling statutes. At this time, we do not know if a new lease will be signed.   Mike also expressed his concern that nothing was done regarding a new sign at the T. Kathy said she had spoken with him about the new sign that Murphy Family is trying to do. Kathy got the info from the Murphys and has the drawing. This will be a type of flip board and will be room for Coon Lake Tap sign. Kathy will check with city regarding if permit will be needed for sign. Marge did call Mike and informed him of meeting and asked him if he would attend meeting and inform us if he will sign new lease, but he did not respond. Lease must be signed by March 1st, 2004.

OLD BUSINESS————Bill Boyer from the City of East Bethel Parks Dept. was present to answer questions. George asked about the wood chips in the playground. These chips will remain. There has been one acre provided at the ballpark which would be used for parking, etc. Joe suggested improved lighting at the ballpark. Ann suggested picnic tables. Bill said that the parking should be done in 2004. It is also possible that a pavilion or band shell could be built but would not be this year. The pea rock will be staying on the S curve. Kathy informed us she was told by Roads Dept. that Lakeshore in

was going to be paved this spring and that there will eventually be a 3-way stop at the S curve. Mike Harris asked what would happen to the boat launch when Lakeshore was paved, would the ramps also be paved or filled in? Kathy will check to see if launches can be legally closed and also the roads concern. Kathy will speak with Craig. Mike inquired about marking spaces/lots as to when this should be done. Kathy will try to find out when the work on Lakeshore is to begin. There is a concern that some of the spaces may change with the road paving.

SENIOR REPORT.....Marlene reported that they held the first dinner and there were 12 people who attended. The lunch will be held the 4th Thursday of each month. She is working on getting a sign made that she could place at the T. She is also going to try to have Coffees on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am. and will start in February. She will have flyers available at the breakfast.

YOUTH COMMITTEE....Tara reported there will be a Teen Dance on February 28th. There is no date set for the 2nd dance. Next month, Tara would like to discuss  an Easter Party for the children. Easter is April 11. Tara apologized for not getting the newsletter out earlier and also she got married in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Congratulations to Tara and husband.

DOCK COMMITTEE....Kathy reported she is working on the letters for dock requests and membership renewals. A person must be a member to have a dock.

RENTAL REPORT...Ann has requested the clubhouse for February 21. Kathy stated every weekend i June is reserved. Tara has a wedding party on June 5.

RECYCLE DAY....Kathy will check with Brad at the city as to the city's recycle day and then we can plan and schedule our date.

MILFOIL....,.Chip Welling informed Kathy that there was not enough milfoil in Coon Lake to worry about. The CLIA is working with the DNR on the milfoil issue. Kathy is waiting to hear from CLIA.   Kathy did get some information from Chip on the milfoil. Chip said DNR will monitor the milfoil. Kathy said to him that this needs to be taken care of now. CLIA is checking on cost. George made a motion that the center coordinate with CLIA on the milfoil issue, Marge seconded, motion passed. There is a CLIA meeting on Feb. 17 at 7:00 pm at Center. Joe Morgan suggested that Coon Lake residents/members call or email the DNR requesting milfoil be removed and addressed. Email address is chipwelling@dnr.state.mn.us. Ann Kogler put together a book for the Clubhouse which has information she downloaded from the DNR website. This book will be kept in the center. Thanks to Ann for bringing the book. Bert has concerns about the ramps and questioned how many landings there were and which ones would be closed.

JEANIE'S TREE...Kathy stated that the lights and decorations were removed. Joe offered fencing to place around the tree and to try to decorating one more year.

SNOWFENCE....Kathy would like to have a snow fence placed next fall to prevent snowmobilers from driving over drain field.

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

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.........Kathy will not be doing anything on the 17th because of council meeting.

She spoke with Mike at Coon Lake Tap and he is having corn beef on 3/13/04 and also plans for 3/17/04. Kathy suggested having an Irish stew or something along with breakfast on 3/21/04.

 

FUNDRAISER...........Ann found a place called Forest Lake Embroidery. They have a $25.00 set up fee,

with hats$15,00, tshirts $12.00, hooded sweatshirts $40.00. She brought a list of some of their logos. This place seemed like they would be willing to negotiate on orders and cost. They would do anything we wanted. Ann stated they do the Forest Lake School items and do a beautiful job on these items. Joe Morgan made a motion for a purchase order to be made by Kathy Paavola for the items for the fundraiser, Ann Kogler seconded. Motion passed. CLIA will be bringing their fundraiser items to the breakfasts at the center also, along with center items. Discussion ensued on the cost of the items for sale. George questioned where the money comes from to pay for the fundraiser. Marge will call Alice and check with the gambling as to where the money can come from.

MAGNETS........Ann found a very good website that magnets could be ordered for reasonable pricing.

It would cost $50.00 for 200 and $35.00 for 100 magnets. This appears to be a reputable online distributor. Kathy will take a look at this as money has been approved for the magnets.

Joe Morgan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Marge seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Laura Sloniker secretary

 

SIGN IN MEETING

FEBRUARY 9, 2004

1.   KATHYPAAVOLA

2.   GEORGE PAAVOLA

3.   BERT HOKKANEN

4.   JANE MORGAN

5.   ANN KOGLER

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. DON GESIMO

16. TIM EBERT

17. TARA NELSON

18.??

NONMEMBER.........BILL BOYER?