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Cedar Lake Improvement District meeting notes from April 8, 2014 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the New Prague Public Library -

Attendees: Tom Heid, Mike Speltz, Dave Nielsen, Marie Jaeger, Lowell Mohn, Theresa Jacobson and Brad Eller

Agenda Items for discussion:

• Approval of March board meeting minutes.
• Review and finalize updated by-laws
• Update on liability insurance
• Carp Kabob Tournament Update
• Review annual meeting agenda.

Dave presented March's board meeting minutes with all suggested edits. Mike made a motion to approve and Tom seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Dave presented the latest draft version of the CLID bylaws based on the changes that were approved from our last meeting. After review of Article 9, Lowell suggested we change the wording from 'review' to 'approve' the annual budget. Tom made a made a motion to approve the revision, Mike seconded it, and the motion was passed. Dave will make this change and bring the final version to the annual meeting for the signatures of all directors on the last page of the bylaws. A copy will then be placed on the website.

Mike presented the Treasurer's Report and all paid bills since last board meeting were reviewed.

Mike provided an update on his requests for quotes for liability insurance for the CLID. Liability insurance is now a requirement for all lake improvement districts in the state of Minnesota. To date, after five bid requests, only two had responded with quotes. One of the two would not be able to provide riders which is something the CLID needs for the carp tournament, renting the annual meeting facility, and for a possible ice clean-up event each year. The only viable option was from Tupy Insurance for basic liability coverage with additional fees for separate event riders as needed. Tom made a motion we move forward with this option and Dave seconded it. The motion passed unanimously.

Mike provided an update on his requests for quotes for liability insurance for the CLID. Liability insurance is a requirement for all lake improvement districts in the state of Minnesota. To date, after five bid requests only two have responded with quotes. One of the two would not be able to provide riders which is something the CLID needs for the carp tournament, renting the annual meeting facility and for a possible ice clean-up event each year. Mike is hoping to have additional quotes by the April meeting so a decision can be made on how to proceed. The ice clean-up day could not take place this year as a result of not having this insurance in place in time but it will be considered again in 2015.

Brad provided an update on the Carp Kabob Tournament. Now that the CLID has liability insurance in place for the event, it is scheduled for May 16-17 with back-up of June 6-7 if the weather doesn't accommodate our first option.

Tom presented suggested changes to the annual meeting presentation from last year's version along with input from all board members. Dave will email a draft to board members for their review and any additional edits prior to the April board meeting.

The CLID annual meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2014 at St. Patrick's Social Hall. Lowell sent out post cards to property owners from a list from Scott County. Marie posted a notice on the home page of the website. Brad to bring microphone and Dave and Tom to both bring their laptops.

Next meeting is the all owner meeting on April 22, 2014, at St. Patrick's Social Hall.

After many years of service to the CLID, Tom is retiring from the board at the annual meeting. This created an opening for the chair person position on the board. Dave nominated Marie and she was unanimously voted into office beginning after April 22.