August 9th, 2025
August 9th Annual Meeting (LAPOA)
LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 2025, 09:00 AM
SCANDIA VALLEY TOWN HALL
Dr. Bill Faber called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m
Board Members Present:
Dr. Bill Faber, Alice Sunde, Jim McGonigle, Bob Andersen, Cade Roberts, Doug Cook,
Gene Champeau, Glen Hansmann, Lorena Kostallari.
Secretary’s Report:
A motion was made by Matt Simpson, seconded by Mike Faust to approve the minutes
of LAPOA of August 2024. Motion carried
Treasurer’s Report:
Alice Sunde had a print out of transactions that occurred from August 11th, 2024-
August 8th,2025 .
A motion was made by Dan Pape seconded by Ken Shorter to approve the minutes of
July 20th, 2025 Board Meeting, Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Water Level:
Cade Roberts reported that the water level is below the benchmark culvert at lake view rive. The lake level is up by 1.32 inches compared to last year. Water Quality/Secchi disc/Chemical MonitoringJim McGonigle reported that 3-4 weeks ago he checked the water clarity and samples were sent to RMB Laboratory . Spring reading east side lake clarity 23.5 feet, west side 20 feet. June reading east side clarity 22 feet, west side 17 or 18ft ( weather conditions might have influenced the result, it was cloudy during the reading) . Jim is going to be trained on new air quality testing. Connect with Jim for more information. Chlorophyll readings are good. Phosphorus level has gone up to 16.6.
Fisheries:
Gene Champeau reported that 2.4 million walleye fry were stocked in the lake this
spring. This spring fingerlings were stocked in the lake as well. A Muskie survey will be done in August, and a complete study will be ready for our annual meeting in 2026.
Electrofishing will be completed this fall and a good finding will be 40 walleye per hour.
Gene Champeau reported that last winter the fishing was good. There is no indication of any long term decline at this time. Presence of zebra muscle on the lake leads to a slower walleye growth rate.
Morrison County Land Use Amy Kowalzek, Director of Land Services, introduces the Morrison County Assessment Form. The Morrison County Assessment Form was sent via mail to Lake Alexander owners this spring. Please make sure to fill and send it to the Morrison County office. If you are a new home owner and have not received the assessment please check with the Morrison County Land Services. Amy Kowalzek reported that a new shoreline
owner guide will be coming soon. Morrison County has Shoreline specialists for any questions that arise. New contractor licensing will also be in effect in the next few months. Make sure to check the accreditation of the contractor prior to utilizing their
services as it is the owner’s responsibility. Please check the Morrison County Land Services website for updates and information.
https://morrisoncountymn.gov/185/LAND-SERVICES
Shoreline Restoration:
Doug Cook presented the Lake Steward program, he stated that we currently have 7
Lake Stewards. For more information about the program visit the website
:http://lakealexander.mnlakesandrivers.org/lake-steward-program/ or connect with Doug
Cook.
Membership
Treasurer Alice Sunde stated that 283 memberships have been processed so far this
summer.
OLD BUSINESS
Veliger testing
Gene Champeau reported that sampling of the lake water was conducted 2 weeks ago
and we are waiting on the results.
Website LAPOA
Bob Anderson presented information about the website for LAPOA . For more
information visit the website: http://lakealexander.mnlakesandrivers.org/, and our
Facebook Page; Lake Alexander Property Owners Association.
From Floor: N/A
NEW BUSINESS
Scandia Valley First Response Donation
Jim McGonigle presented that LAPOA will match the donations that are made to
$2,000.00. Currently we have received $8,545.00 donated to the SVFR. With the
matching from LAPOA the total donation is $10,545.00.
Election of board members
Current members up for re-election Dr. Bill Faber, Bob Andersen, and Glen Hansmann
were up for reelection. A motion was carried by Paul Vernick and seconded by John
Piper. Motion approved
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m
Respectfully Submitted Lorena Kostallari Secretar