Board Meeting April 26, 2022
Angela W. called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm. Board members present were Angela
Willenbring, Bruce Wessman, Jim McLeod, Sue Eckes, Bill Nelson, Ron Kragerud and Kathy
Anderson. Absent were Garry Griffin and Joan Covington.
Old Business:
Treasurer’s Report - Bruce W. reported checking account is at $28,712.16 and the CD is at
$5,520.59. Checks written since last meeting were: Sue Eckes $291.41 for the 2022 binders
and annual meeting printing, Photo Magic $240 for spring newsletter, Mike Holler $74.94 for
the access light contract at the boat access @ $12.00/mo. Bills pending are the gift cards for
the water clarity and water level volunteers to be given at the annual meeting and for the
fireworks permit. Jim M. moved to approve the report and Sue E. seconded. Motion passed.
Secretary’s Minute - Minutes from the March on-line meeting were presented by Kathy A. Bill
N. motioned to approve the minutes, Bruce W. seconded. Motion carried.
DNR Walleye Stocking - The lake association has supported the DNR fund for their walleye
rearing pond on an annual basis. Ron K. moved to donate $400 to this program, Jim M.
seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
Fishing Club - Bruce W. has been exploring the possibility of starting a fishing club for Little
McDonald anglers. The goal would be to target northern pike and keep as many as the limits
allow. Little McDonald has a large population of northern pike which is detrimental to the
growth and success of the walleye stocking program. The club would raise money for a
supplemental walleye stocking program with a DNR permit. More information on this will be
available in time for our annual meeting.
Light at Public Access - The access light is up and working. People around the area report that
they are pleased. No complaints.
New Business:
Water Sample Collections - Jim M. offered to drop off samples each month at the lab in Detroit
Lakes. He will call board members for assistance if needed. He will also call Jim H. and Larry
M. to arrange pickups. Angela W. requested that Bruce W. send an e-mail to the beach
captains asking them to let Bruce W. or Sue E. know about new residents on their beaches and
also invite captains to a board meeting.
New-Resident Binder Program - Sue E. keeps the inventory. Currently she has 24 binders.
Binders have been given out as new residents have been reported.
North Little McDonald Drive Road Issues - Significant issues with the road have been reported
over the winter due to the slope of the road and poor shoulders. Plowing that was too wide
and damaged personal property was also a concern. The township was contacted and it was
reported that another layer was yet needed on the roadway and that shoulders had to be
brought up to code. Work was to begin as soon as weather permitted. Township will be called
again in order to expedite the correction of these issues.
ZM Monitoring Pilot Program and Lake Steward Project - Materials were distributed to board
members present regarding these projects. LMKA needs to find out if we would qualify for the
ZM program and if we do, Kathy A. motioned and Ron K. seconded that we should pursue this.
Motion carried. Following discussion by board members, the majority felt this was not the right
time for us to pursue the Lake Steward Project given the fact that lakeshore owners are trying
to recover from the issues of prolonged flooding on the lake and trying to re-establish their
shorelines/beach areas.
Annual Meeting - The Annual Meeting will be held Saturday June 18, 2022 at Al Bierdeman’s
shop. We will need tables and a PA system, signs out, handouts ready and registration
materials. Agenda will include Secretary and Treasures Report, water level and clarity reports
as well as gift cards given to the volunteers which Angela will secure. Board member elections
include Kathy A for a final term and new nominees Cheryl Duysen and Duane Ylimiemi.
Recognition will be given to Jim M. and Joan C. for their service as outgoing board members.
Serving coffee and donuts as a means of more socializing among members before the meeting
was discussed. Kathy A. motioned and Bruce W. seconded the purchase of coffee and 8
dozen donuts for the meeting. Motion carried.
Added to the agenda will be a discussion by the members of the possible changing of the
Annual Meeting date from the second Saturday in June, which is also Father’s Day weekend,
to another date.
Other Business:
At freeze-up the lake was 13” below OHW and now it is reported at 4” below OHW with it
being anticipated that it will be around OHW at ice-out. Currently we are not pumping.
Next board meeting is scheduled for May 26th, Thursday, at 7 pm at Bruce Wessman’s.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm with a motion to do so by Angela W. and seconded by
Kathy A. Motion carried.
Angela Willenbring, President
Kathryn Anderson, Recording Secretary