Spring 2010
Spring will be here soon and all but the serious ice fishermen will be happy but they had a good year based on the fish stories I heard.
The Board has been focused on several projects and issues, and some may take a few years and significant expenditures to complete. We need good communication and involvement with the full Association so these new or expanded projects can be implemented most efficiently with the minimum of inconvenience. These projects and issues include the following.
DREDGING -- This involves removal of sediment from the lake and deposition and dewatering off the lake and probably lake lowering during the winter for solid earth removal and hydraulic dredging during the warmer months. Our sediment maps are nearly complete and will be available in the near future on our website and in the office. Pending our finances, we are at least a year away from initiating this project. This will be an inconvenience so we must be prepared with good communication. Larry Wright and the Dredging Committee are leading this effort.
AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL -- APC will continue as in the past: The Early Treatment (May 3-13) primarily for Curly Leaf Pondweed will occur before our native plants have germinated and, therefore, they will not be harmed; and the Late Treatment (July 5-15) will be primarily for reducing the floating masses of Wild Celery and for reducing its seed drop for next year's growth. Your feedback on preferences and observations are important and can be provided directly to Larry Wright, WQ Chairman, or to the office.
SECURITY -- Mitch Wetzler has implemented improved practices to promote legal use of our property and for theft alerts, and needs members' support for daily surveillance. This support includes providing your email address to the office so you receive prompt alerts, questioning for ID of persons who may not be members and calling 911 if non-members refuse to leave, and performing excursions with the LSPOA pontoon to show our presence. This support can be coordinated with Mitch and performed as part of your daily enjoyment of the lake. LSPOA Security has to be observed.
COMMUNICATION -- Our sources for communication of issues are: the Community Council, our email broadcasts (Alerts), our website, calls or emails to the office, and LSPOA's growing involvement with our Local Neighborhood Watch. Please avail yourself of these services by providing your email address to the office and by direct participation in our committees.
Albert L. Hoffmanner
President
Special Water Quality Meeting
Wednesday, April 11
Garage Sale
Saturday, June 23
Boat Parade
Wednesday, July 4
Annual Picnic
Saturday, July 14
(Rain Date July 15)
Couples Golf Outing
August (Date TBD)
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