In Attendance: Tim Mathre, Tony L, Kent Ross, Kim Halverson kitzman, Kieth V., Melissa
Lutz, Jay and Michelle Voegle, Andrew Scott, Brian Schultz
Tim was made official treasurer
James was made secretary
Cwla is now a non profit with same number as it was in the past. CANNON/WELLS LAKES ASSOCIATION, K-1193
ABOUT 150 PEOPLE PAID DUES plus about 2k in extra contributions
22 people contributed money above dues
Negative consent for sharing people's names for donations as a way of showing appreciation and recognition. dollar amounts will not be shared.
This year we'll do a big thank you for all donations contributors
Harvesting
Pathway raised about 20k
Harvester coming this Saturday 6/17/2023
30 households wanted harvesting
3 people wanted harvesting on Wells
Will reimburse Tim Mathre for buoys that mark cutting paths
Discussion of putting buoy map at boat launch with explanation
Motion to get signs made and accepted all we're in favor
400 to buy a buoy and get your name on it
Actual cost is $500 tut association will pick up 100 for people to encourage more people to donate
Goal is 10 more buoys 5 on each side
Will also make some pvc buoys and Tim Mathre will head up figuring out how to make them
All are invited to help make more at the guidance of Tim Mathre
No one talked to the Dam operator. A few people called a few weeks ago and it doesn't look like the dam has been lowered which is good.
Lake access paving
Kieth will talk to county official and ask about potholes
Lake report
Rice county would give 5k if DNR will give a letter and DNR won't give letter because you would take out non invasive weeds with invasive weeds which is apparently not good.
Curly leaf dies in June supposedly
Grants
Tri lakes gave 500 last year and we haven't talked to them this year
Tri lakes board meeting is last Tuesday of every month
Annual fundraiser
Committee met
Flyers we're made
People will deliver to people and businesses
When delivering to businesses we will ask if biz owners will make a donation for silent auction
IF YOU KNOW BUSINESSES THAT MIGHT WANT TO CONTRIBUTE OR DONATE PLEASE REACH OUT TO US AND LET US KNOW!!!!!
Raffle tickets
Will look into raffle rules of cash raffles
Michelle will check with state on steps for this
Discussed 20, 50, or 100 dollar raffle tickets
200 dollars was voted and approved for fundraising misc
Lake report - James will post on website
Email list - will be updated
Kent will email other resources to be added to website
Discussed finding more info on removing muck etc
Next meeting July 20th