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Feb 5 BLIA Meeting Minutes

Here are the meeting notes from the BLIA annual meeting, held at TJ's Feb 5th, 2009:

1. Start: 7:16pm. 30 people in attendance. Appetizers served.
   
2. Intros and Remarks from Brian Hall
3. Treasurer's Report: $7149 in available funds. Running low due to fish stocking and chemical purchases. No update on nonprofit status-IRS still working on processing paperwork. This may negatively impact grant from Best Buy.
   
4. Milfoil Treatment Update from Elaine
5. Kris presented the application she prepared for Beebe Lake's inclusion in a new test to halt the growth of Curly Leaf Pond Weed. We were rejected because we do not have an aquatic plant survey of the lake completed.
6. Sandy discussed details on the Wine Tasting Fundraiser.
7. The 2009 Meeting Schedule was developed. With minor exceptions we will stick to the first Thursday of the month meeting times. Look for the BLIA signs as a reminder. Also, a newsletter was sent to members' home with the 2009 schedule included.
8. A discussion of lakescaping was tabled until next meeting.
9. Old/New Business:

• A $300 request was approved to pay for monthly lake monitoring sample analysis
• A discussion regarding runoff testing resulted in the decision to video tape runoff during spring rainstorms.
• Flooridone testing was discussed as a potential treatment plan to control curly leaf pond weed. As mentioned earlier, we need a aquatic plan survey to get into a DNR study.
• Brian will meet with the city to review the danger posed by the open culvert.
• The unfinished house was discussed. Need the city's help in dealing with the issue.
  

2009 BLIA Meeting Schedule

Since they were so well received last year, we’ll continue to hold monthly association meetings at different people’s homes. Each meeting will start at 7:00 pm and runs for 60-90 minutes.

Here’s this year’s schedule with locations:

Special Fundraiser:
• March 5: Wine Tasting Fundraiser @ Rogers Community Center

Regular Meetings:
• April 9: The Keiley’s [1885 Hansack]
• May 7: The Larson’s [1543 Hansack]
• June 4: The Olson’s [1787 Hansack]
• July 2: The Diederich’s [1683 Hansack]
• August 6: The Brozyna’s [1575 Hansack]
• September 3: The Swanson’s [1539 Hansack]
• October 1: To be determined
• November 5: The Hall’s [1607 Hansack]

Be sure to check the website or the hotline a couple of days before each meeting just to make sure there hasn’t been a last minute change. Also, watch for the Beebe Lake yard signs at the end of the your block — they are a reminder that there’s a meeting coming soon!

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

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2009 Annual Meeting

It's the start of a new year, which means it's time for our annual Beebe Lake Improvement Association meeting. Here are the details:

Thursday, February 5th, 2009
T.J. Sports Bar and Grill
25 Central Ave E, St. Michael
7:00-8:30 pm

Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided by the BLIA.
Feel free to order bar drinks and food on your own.

Agenda:

1. State of theUnion Speech (Association Overview)
2. Treasurer's Report / Update on our 501(c)3 status
3. Lake Management Plan Update
4. New Program: DNR Pilot Grant for Exotic Species Management
5. New Fundraiser: Wine Tasting
6. Set 2009 BLIA meeting rhythm
7. BLIA Committee Overhaul Initiative
   
8. Lakescaping Meeting Update
9. New Business /Old Business

RSVP / Questions?
Call the BLIA Hotline: 763-515-2639 or e-mail: info@beebelake.com