MADAM PRESIDENT KATHY PAAVOLA CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.  ROLL WAS TAKEN. ABSENT WERE DIANA SAENGER AND TARA NELSON ALFORD.

ANNOUNCEMENTS............KATHY IS ASKING THAT WE STAY ON TRACK TONIGHT, BE POLITE, AND LISTEN

WHILE SOMEONE HAS THE FLOOR.

SECRETARY REPORT............Copies were available. Report was read by laura Sloniker. One correction was made

to the June report that George Paavola was also absent last meeting. Joe Morgan made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Marge seconded. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT...........Marlene Colleen stated that copies are available. Checking is $1,941.52 of which

$800.00 is the Memorial Fund.   Mission savings is $39,066.98, mission checking is $2,840.57, and Cans for Kids is $103.80.   The loan balance is $20,204.37.    Laura Sloniker made a motion to accept the treasurer's report subject to audit and Jane Morgan seconded. Motion passed.

GAMBLING REPORT.......... .Marge reported there are copies available.   The gross receipts were $50,776.00, the

net receipts were $9,968.00, cash long/short (-$36.00), net profit was $1,957.83.   Allowable expenses were rent $996.80, Ben's Wholesale $2,500 to $3,500, MDR $181.05,   New Market Meat Raffle $2,000 -$3,000, payroll $2,000 -$3,000, phone/fax $22.94 and LTP Terry Porter $160.00.    Joe Morgan made a motion to accept the allowable expenses and Penny seconded. Motion passed.   The 45/55 was down because of 2 payrolls.    The check register balance is $23,575.74. Marge went to US Bank to get petty cash to have pulltab boxed at $500.00 and she wrote out check for cash and the bank clerk asked who Bonnie Harvey was. The clerk said that Bonnie was on the computer. The bank did not treat Marge very well, at first, they would not allow her to write a check for cash, and they then told her she needed 2 signatures, so Marge was not able to cash check. Marge the next day spoke with ALYCE Jacobs, the compliance specialist, said it was ok to move accounts to another bank. Then the manager of the bank said to make out check to self and Alice said it is not ok to make out to cash, must write out as US bank petty cash. Marge will check around on other possible banks to transfer to since US bank has given so much trouble with the gambling accounts and this has been 3 years ago and these accounts should have been corrected by US bank. Laura made a motion to accept the gambling report subject to audit, Joe Morgan seconded. Motion passed.

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

SENIOR REPORT.....Marlene Colleen stated they are still having coffees 1st and 3rd Thursday of the

month and on the 4th Thursday at noon they have lunch.

YOUTH COMMITTEE........Kathy stated that there is a list for Valley Fair and she will go through the list

and contact the children that have to do work as there are several items that need to be done at the

Center.  Kathy is also disappointed that there was no response or representation for the East Bethel

Days.

DOCK REPORT.....George Paavola reported that the Center does have a deed from lakeshore to the

road and the Center can make rules and regulations as to placement/assignment of dock/lot spaces. George is still working on getting posts placed. There will be more dock spaces available on Dogwood. Karen asked about if realtors will have spaces available and per George/Mike this is yes and she also asked about strangers using dock spaces for fishing, etc. and she was told these are private spaces for members. Members are liable for any injury occurring on dock and are to provide proof of insurance. Kay stated she does not have a dock but does have a space and this is ok, no dock has to be placed. Don Kogler mentioned that he has seen people launching boats by center dock area and per Kathy no launches are not to be made there. Dogwood is ok to launch. Mike Harris stated that dock/lot spaces should not be used as a storage space for boats. No launches have to be kept open as there are two public launches available. After much discussion it was decided that the dock committee will report to Board of Directors and the Board will enforce violations. Laura will update letter for lots/docks for next year. Mike reported that he would like to have volunteers to divide the spaces into 5 or 6 areas and have a volunteer monitor and report to dock committee any possible violations or issues with the docks.  Any requests for a space must be given to the dock committee chairman Mike Harris and he will assign the space to the member.

RENTALS..........Kathy reported that there are 2 rentals in July and 2 in August and there were rentals every weekend

in June. We are doing ok.

CANS FOR KIDS.........Kathy will try to get some kids to bag the cans.

SHIRTS/CAPS.............Kathy said they are all here and the prepaid items are also here. They should available for sale at

the breakfasts.

VALLEY FAIR.............Crystal Longtin reported there are 127 people signed up and maybe ok for 8 more people. We will

need 2 buses.  About 100 of the people are children.   She will need a check by the 20th for the buses.  We are tax exempt and Kathy will give that info to Crystal for the food which is being catered for that trip and water/coolers will be provided for the ride home.   Children will be given Valley Fair dollars for drinks during the day. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.......... Jane Morgan  stated we are registered with the Fire and Police Depts. This is August 3,

Tuesday from 6-9PM.   Joe Morgan made a motion to allow $200.00 for prizes.   Marge seconded and motion passed. Marlene suggested that hot dogs and chips and beverages be provided by the Center and people could bring a dish to pass. Joe suggested that a banner about 9 feet be made for NNO and Marlene will check on having a banner made. PIG ROAST............Jane is working on kids activities such as moon walk and dunk tank. The day is August 14.  It was

suggested to send a message to Mayor Greg Hunter and City Council Members to be participate in the dunk tank. Kathy will order corn. Music will play from 4 to 8PM. Food will be served at 5:00 PM. Pop will be sold for SOcents. Tickets will be kept the same. Horseshoe tourney will be at 1:OOPM. Flyers and a banner will be done for the Pig Roast. PARK..........Marlene has been doing the planting. Marlene will speak to Bob about going some bobcat work. It appears

the City has done some mowing.

NEW BUSINESS.......

LITTLE COON LAKE...........Kathy is asking if the Center would like to donate money to help dredge Little Coon Lake on

the west end of lake.   There is no water and a new culvert and bridge is being placed.   Mike Burey said there is a

problem with a gasline which needs to be lowered. The Hwy Engineers and Task Force is working together. There have

been several walleyes deposited in this lake and it is a good breeding ground for the walleyes and the dredging would

enhance this project.  George Paavola made a motion to donate $500.00 for this project, Penny seconded and motion

passed.

ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTIONS...........This meeting is at 7:OOPM on Monday, August 16, 2004. Numbered envelopes will

be given to members and you will need your membership card to vote.   There will be snacks provided. A sign will be in place on the day of the Pig roast to remind people of the annual meeting. Laura will retype the form letter which is to be mailed 10 days prior to meeting. NEW SIDING.............Kathy has gotten many requests from members regarding siding and roof of the community center

building.  Only one project can be done now and she would like to have at least 3 bids by next meeting to have siding done.  George  made a motion that Don Kogler check on types and prices of siding and report back at next meeting, Marge seconded, motion passed. GRILL BY PAVILION............George Paavola suggested that a permanent grill be placed. Joe Morgan made a motion to

have George Paavola be chairperson of plans to place a permanent grill for use by members by the pavilion. Don seconded, motion passed.   The use of the pavilion is first come, first served, but can be reserved if needed for a specific date. CONCRETE RAMP ON DOG WOOD............... Discussion ensued on replacing or repairing ramp.  George suggested that

concrete be done in the spring of 2005. Dogwood has been done as far as the dropoff.

CLIA............The association has asked if there is a voicemail line or could there be a line placed at the Community Center

so messages could be left or picked up regarding sewer&water updates, etc.  Kathy made a motion to have a line place

with CLIA paying the expense. Motion was denied.

SHOULDER OF LAKESHORE..............Kathy said she has spoken with the Adm.&Maint Dept. and the city is to rake and

complete the shoulder and fill in with dirt. Joe asked is sod was being place and Kathy said no.

RELAY FOR LJFE.............Michelle Goldeman informed us the Forest Lake High School needs a team sponsor for the

Cancer Relay for Life. This takes place on August 6 at the track field at the high school where someone walks the track all night and luminaries are sold for $10.00 which are lit up at dark and can have the name of someone who survived or may have died as the result of cancer.  Marge made a motion to have the Center sponsor the team and jane seconced, motion passed. GRASS BY T-SIGN...........Laura asked if ok to have the weeds and grass cut by the sign and volunteered to do this.

Marlene   stated that there is poison ivy there. Kathy state this is ok to do.

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

laura Sloniker secretary

 

SIGN IN MEETING

JULY 12, 2004

1.   KATHY PAAVOLA

2.   GEORGE PAAVOLA

3.  VERNA FINDORFF

4.   STEVE MILLER

5.  ANN KOGLER

6.  VICKIE MILLER

7.  MIKE HARRIS

8.  PENNY BERENS

9.  DICKBULLOCK

10. MARLENE COLLEEN

11. LAURA SLONIKER

12. MARGE BARRETT

13. DON KOGLER

14. KAY SEEGER

15.  MARY AN?

16. JOHN HERRICK

17. JOE MORGAN

18. NICK MILLETTE

19. BOB BAAS

20. CRYSTAL LONGTIN

21. MICHELLE GOLDEMAN

22. KAREN SIVANICH

23. TOMB?

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25. JANE MORGAN

26. PETE TIRAINOR?

NONMEMBER............ .NONE PRESENT