COON LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

FEBRUARY 14, 2005 MEETING MINUTES

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS.....Stephanie Jensen , owner of Hook's Roadhouse will be presenting along with Marge Barrett some of the new gambling issues that will be taking place.

SECRETARY REPORT.....Laura Sloniker read the report. Copies were available. Don Kogler made a motion to accept the secretary report as read and Marge Barrett seconded. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT.....Marlene Collen read the report. Copies were available. Checking was $439.88, Mission savings $28,994.61, Mission checking $2,446.43, cans for kids $535.30. Loan balance is $18,725.44. Amount available is $10,269.17. Marge Barrett made a motion to accept the report subject to audit and Joe Morgan seconded. Motion passed. Marlene brought up the issue of the lockbox at the bank which cost $40.00 per year and is not being used. Discussion ensued on how to utilize this lockbox or even to discontinue it. A motion was made by Ann Kogler to have the lockbox at the bank and keep all important papers there including the abstract, Joe Morgan seconded. Motion passed. Marlene will check on the size of lockbox needed to contain the abstract.

GAMBLING REPORT.....Marge read the report and copies wer^ ^""'^Jble. Gross receipts were $33,591.00, net /-receipts were $5,434.00, we were $41.00 short for the month, m.. _t were $534.71. George Paavola made a ~~ ^ motion to accept the gambling report subject to audit and Laura seconded. Motion passed. Allowable expenses were Hook's rent will be 20% and Marge will be explaining this amount, Ben's wholesale $2,000 to $3,000, MDR $200.00, New Market meat raffle $ 1,000-$2,000, payroll $ 1,000 -$ 1,500. Laura made a motion to accept the allowable expenses and Bert Hokkanen seconded. Motion passed.

Marge, Cathy, and Marlene met with Jim Dittmer and Terry Porter to discuss the gambling issue. When a group has had to reimburse 3 years in a row, the State of MN has the option to pull the license. After much discussion, it was decided to go to a BAR OPT. February 6, 2005 will be the last night for the employees Judy and Tracy. Marge will still be paid $400.00 per month but there will be no other payroll or rent to Hook's. This will be a substantial savings. With a BAR OPT, the rent is 20% to the bar and any shortage is the bar responsibility. Meat raffle is now all volunteer. April 20 is the compliance review board. Don Kogler asked that the Board of Directors be contacted prior to emergency or changes made. Kathy , as president, can represent the Coon Lake Board in case of emergency or when an immediate change or decision be made.

Stephanie Jensen informed us that she has hired Judy and Tracy . Stephanie will also be doing the Newsletter which will be a combination of Hook's and the Center. She has a graphics background and the letter will go out monthly. Stephanie and Brian will do anything they can to help the Center keep the gambling. Brian has offered to share up to 50% revenue back to the center when he has special events such as a bass tourney, car show, mud run, but he needs volunteers to help with these events. An events committee was suggested and would be helpful in planning these events.

There was discussion on the meat raffle. George made a motion to go to a $15.00 value package and Ann Kogler seconded. Kathy suggested that we have a cash raffle with tickets being $2.00 for a $100.00 cash prize. This could be done on March 19 during the reat raffle. She will order 300 tickets. Mike stokes made a motion to do this raffle and Joe seconded. Motion passed.

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

SENIOR REPORT...None

YOUTH REPORT.........None. George Paavola made a motion to allow up to $500.00 for the Easter Party for the

children and Mike Stokes seconded. Motion passed. The party would be either the 19th or the 26th of March. DOCK REPORT..........The meeting was held and the went through the rules. Membership dues will be changing with

the fees increasing to $75.00 non-volunteer, $50.00 couple with 10 hours volunteer, and $25.00 single with family/ hours volunteer. Kathy reported there is a dock post down by Lakeshore. Members with abandoned docks will be notified with their renewal notice they have 30 days to correct issue or dock will be removed. More pictures of dock spaces will be taken. The next committee meeting for dock members will be Thursday at 7pm on March 3. RENTALS...........Kathy is getting a few.

CANS FOR KIDS............We thanked Don Kogler for the great job he did in building the steps and platform for the

trailer.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST.............They will begin on March 20 and once again volunteers are needed.

RESIGNING OF STREETS....Kathy asked if the Center would like to give $300.00 towards this project.

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

VANDALISM REWARD.............Kathy brought up the suggestion to have a reward. Mike Stokes made a motion that

up to $500.00 would be given if information provided leads to arrest and conviction of vandals in the Coon Lake Beach area by a confidential informant. Laura Sloniker seconded. Motion passed.

INTERNET WEBSITE COON LAKE BEACH................Mike Stokes informed us he has obtained the copyright to the

name and would be willing to set up a site for no charge. The cost to pay for a server could be up to $400 per year. Anyone could give suggestions as to what could go on the website. This site could be helpful to new residents or even realtors and current residents as to events and newsworthy issues George made a motion to have Mike Stokes set up the site and check into a server and cost and Ann Kogler seconded. Motion passed.

PETE TRAINOR PHOTOS..............Don checked on easels and cost is about $575.00. Pete would like to display his

photos of the Coon Lake area and residents he has taken over the last 3 years. The tentative date for display is April 23. We would have drinks and cookies/snacks served and ask for donations. Pete has estimates for 2 different types of framing. Pete would need money to help get this done. Photos would not be for sale, but if someone did want a photo, he would be willing to sell. Kathy said this would be a fun thing to do. Kathy will have flyers made up and have sign placed at T and notice on channel tv. Pete would also like to have some volunteers to help get this show done. Kathy will check on easels.

DANNY GESINO RETIREMENT PARTY............Marge informed us that on February 26, at Hook's, there will be

a surprise retirement party for Danny. Marge is asking if Center will donate money towards the party. Jane Morgan made a motion to donate $300.00 for the party and Bert seconded. Motion passed.

Don 1 er made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Joe Morgan seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Laura Sloniker Secretary