LAKE ALEXANDER PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
SUNDAY, JULY 20TH 2025, 6:OOPM
SCANDIA VALLEY TOWN HALL
Dr. Bill Faber called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM
Board Members Present:
Dr. Bill Faber, Alice Sunde, Jim McGonigle, Bob Andersen, Doug Cook, Gene Champeau, Glen Hansmann. Also present is Lorena Kostallari.
Secretary’s Report:
A motion was made by Doug Cook, seconded by Bob Andersen, to approve the minutes of April 27th, 2025, Board Meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Alice Sunde had a printout of transactions that occurred from April 28th, 2025, to July 19th, 2025. There were no receipts, and expenses totaled $1,138.28, leaving our checking account balance at $14,667.53. Investments, which include Certificates of Deposit, totaled $19,262.54, bringing our association’s total to $33,930.07.
A motion was made by Jim McGonigle, seconded by Gene Champeau, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Water Level:
Bill Faber reported that a response was sent to a LAPOA member regarding the bogs west of Throughfare Road, explaining why they are not contributing to the water levels and why we are not able to remove them.
Fisheries:
Gene Champeau reported that walleye fry and fingerlings were stocked in the lake this spring. A Muskie survey will be done in August, and a complete study will be ready for our annual meeting in 2026.
Morrison County Land Use
Doug Cook reported that there is no activity on record pertaining to the sale or development of the Weyerhauser property.
Shoreline Restoration:
Doug Cook stated that we currently have 7 Lake Stewards, gaining 5 new stewards this spring.
Membership
Treasurer Alice Sunde stated that 231 memberships have been processed so far this summer.
OLD BUSINESS
Secchi Disc /Chemical Monitoring:
Bob Anderson and Jim McGonigle have done 3 readings so far this year. In May, the Secchi disc reading was 22 feet, and 17 feet in both June and July.
Scandia Valley First Response Donation: Alice Sunde reported that to date, we have received $7,125.00 in donations
The Annual Meeting is set for August 9th. Board members should be at the town hall by 8 am to help with setup.
NEW BUSINESS
Nominating committee:
A Nominating committee was appointed. Current members up for re-election have agreed to serve another term and will have their names on the ballot.
Other Business: A motion was made by Bob Anderson and seconded by Alice Sunde to appoint Lorena Kostallari to fill the remainder of Darline Molde’s term. Motion carried. Lorena has also agreed to take over the Secretary’s Duties.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25
Respectfully Submitted.
Alice Sunde Acting Secretary