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September 5, 2020
President Sandy Swanson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. with 20 members present.
Minutes of the June 27, 2020 McKenzie Lakes Association Annual Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Sandy Swanson, President, at 9:05 am.
March 2020 McKenzie Lakes Association Informational Update
Zebra mussels update and information on the Clean Boats/Clean Waters Grant 2020
URGENT ACTION REQUESTED FOR THE HEALTH OF
BIG, MIDDLE AND LOWER MCKENZIE LAKES
October 11, 2019
Dear MLA Members:
MLA NEEDS YOUR HELP AS A VOLUNTEER OR PAID BOAT INSPECTOR.
At the last MLA meeting the participants voted to proceed with applying for a DNR Clean Boats/Clean Waters Grant to support boat inspections at the landings on all three McKenzie Lakes. Acquiring grant dollars is a crucial objective that will help advance our goal of clean boats and clean waters. To that end we are requesting you to participate in conducting boat inspections.
Our experience has shown face to face interaction, educating boaters on the methods to battle the spread of invasive species, goes a long way. Without boat inspections we are creating a large gap in our efforts to control the spread of invasive species.
Your intention to commit to serve as a paid or volunteer boat inspector is needed TODAY. Please indicate your degree of participation on the form included with this correspondence and return to Sandy Swanson via email or postal mail, NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15.
Here is what else you need to know:
PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY. FILL OUT AND RETURN THE FOLLOWING FORM INDICATING YOUR INTENTION TO COMMIT TO THIS URGENT NEED – FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR LAKES. THANK YOU.
Signed:
McKenzie Lakes Association Aquatic Invasive Species Committee
BOOYA 2019
On behalf of the McKenzie Lakes Association, I want to take this opportunity to thank all who helped with this year’s Booya.
A special thanks to George and Terry, who make the day work, to Chris Rahn, our MC, who kept things moving, Doug McCreadie, our retiring Master Booya Chef, and to Lisa who kept me going in the right direction. A big thanks to all who volunteered with food prep, ticket sales, cooking, manning the food tent, manning the beverage tent, selling bucket tickets, selling paddles, manning the membership booth, manning the clothing booth, and, not least of all set up and cleanup by the 6:00AM boys and the rest of the crew.
Another big thank you to those who generously donated food, money, and prizes.
And finally, thanks to all who came to support and enjoy the event. It was a wonderful day. Most importantly, we reconnected with neighbors and made new friends. It’s all about our lakes community.
As a side benefit, we made some money.
Thanks
Ann Powers
Minutes of the Aug 31, 2019 McKenzie Lakes Association Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Sandy Swanson, President, at 9:00 AM.
Welcome:
Sandy welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were 23 members present.
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Minutes & Treasurer’s report:
There were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes from the July 27th MLA meeting were approved.
Jeff Larson, Treasurer, presented the treasurer’s report. The report was approved.
Membership
We are still looking for a person to take over the membership committee. Jan Calwell has agreed to take Lower McKenzie to canvas for new members.
Fred Kruger brought up the need to update the member ring binder as it has been 5 years since the last update. Fred will coordinate with Sandy, since Fred has all the information on his computer.
Website:
The Website has been updated with new pictures and AIS information.
Seechi Disk Readings:
Seechi Disk readings: Lower McKenzie 10.5 ft. Middle McKenzie was 11 ft. Big McKenzie 7.25 ft.
Rapid Response Grant:
We are in final year of the three year grant with enough money to support paid Boat Inspectors for Big McKenzie. We have met our matching requirements for the entire grant therefore we do not have to track volunteer hours. Boat inspection hours, paid or volunteer are being tracked through the DNR, SWIMS database. Sampling plates need to be removed and the ZM counted and the total number reported to Mike Schollmeyer. Plates should be cleaned and stored inside.
Scott Ballantyne is looking to collect live ZM for his genetic research work. He will be contacting you shortly to try and get some of your specimens.
Big McKenzie Boat Inspections:
From the fishing opener to last weekend (Aug 25) we performed a total of 248 hours of boat inspections.. Volunteer hours to date are 55, paid hours are 194. Washburn County/Burnett County have provided a few paid inspector who are not included in this grant. We are tracking hours, both volunteer and paid on the DNR SWIMS database.
Middle McKenzie Boat Inspections:
From the fishing opener to last weekend (Aug 25), we had a total of 310 hours of boat inspections. Paid inspectors total hours are 213 and 98 volunteer hours. We have met the required minimum of 200 hours of boat inspections and are ahead of our 25% in kind match.
Booya: We had a very successful Booya fund raiser, The results are presented below and its comparison to the last four years.
Five Year Comparison of Booya Results
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Gross Income | 5,158 | 5,368 | 6,105 | 5,737 | 5,613 |
| Expenses | 1,772 | 1,820 | 1,253 | 1,432 | 1,379 |
| Net Income | 3,386 | 3,548 | 4,852 | 4,305 | 4,234 |
On behalf of the McKenzie Lakes Association, I want to take this opportunity to thank all who helped with this year’s Booya.
A special thanks to George and Terry, who make the day work, to Chris Rahn, our MC, who kept things moving, Doug McCreadie, our retiring Master Booya Chef, and to Lisa who kept me going in the right direction. A big thanks to all who volunteered with food prep, ticket sales, cooking, manning the food tent, manning the beverage tent, selling bucket tickets, selling paddles, manning the membership booth, manning the clothing booth, and, not least of all set up and cleanup by the 6:00AM boys and the rest of the crew. Another big thank you to those who generously donated food, money, and prizes. And finally, thanks to all who came to support and enjoy the event. It was a wonderful day. Most importantly, we reconnected with neighbors and made new friends. It’s all about our lakes community. As a side benefit, we made some money.
Thanks, Ann Powers, Chairman,
New business:
Walleye Fund
Scott Ballantyne presented an update and clarification from Craig Roberts, DNR Fishery Biologist on walleye stocking in the McKenzie Lakes
If the governor/legislature ever cuts the Walleye Initiative funding the DNR may not be in a position to stock 10 fish/acre in the McKenzie Lakes. Craig advised saving any money in a Walleye fund for a scenario where you could purchase more fish if theDNR could no longer stock the lakes. A habitat initiative is also an option, such as fish sticks, which may be a good way to naturally increase young forage fish in the lakes. That money could be put toward that as well.
Special Boards Meeting:
A special board meeting was held prior to today’s meeting to consider 4 proposals which were approved, then presented to the general membership for their approval.
Proposal 1: MLA will apply for Clean Boats/Clean Water grants from the DNR for the public landings on Big and Middle McKenzie Lakes. Motion Approval, Resolution approved by general members.
Proposal 2: The Treasure of MLA will receive membership dues and Secretary will maintain the membership list. Motion: Approved, Resolution Approved by general members.
Proposal 3: If MLA is successful in obtaining CB/CW grants, MLA will hire contract Boat Inspectors at a rate of $12/hr plus tine for travel. Motion Approved. Resolutioned approved by general members.
Proposal 4: MLA will move its website host from Sports Engine to Lakekit.net and hire North of Eight, Siren, to coordinate the move and maintain and update the site. Motion Approved with contract limited to the estimate from North of Eight. Motion approved, Resolution approved by general members.
Extra Proposal 5: Motion made and approved to submit CB/CW grant for Lower McKenzie., Motion Approved by general members..
It was pointed out that all CB/CW grants will require a separated Resolution and named coordinator for each of the grant applications.
Additional discussions where held on how to allot some of our extra funds. It was proposed that we set up a fund to set aside money to fund a ZM treatment of the lakes, if and when, there is a suitable treatment approved. It was agreed that the Board will develop a plan for a fund for ZM treatment. The plan will be present at our Memorial Weekend meeting in 2020. 2020 Calendar
| Activity | Date | Chairperson/Coordinator |
| Roadside Clean-up | April 25 | Fred Baltrusis |
| Alternative Date for Clean-up | May 9 | |
| 1st MLA Meeting | May 30 | Sandy Swanson |
| MLA Annual Meeting | June 27 | Sandy Swanson |
| Boat Parade | July 4 | BM-McGrath Family (2020 Judges) or TBD |
| MM-Gatti Family (2020 Judges) | ||
| 3rd MLA Meeting | July 25 | President MLA |
| Booya | August 1 | Ann Powers |
| 4th MLA Meeting | August 29 | President MLA |
| 2019 – 2020 McKenzie Lakes Association Board of Directors | ||
| President
Sandy Swanson (2021) 715-520-0233 |
Vice President
George Kuechle (2022) 715-635-7634
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Secretary
Mike Schollmeyer (2022) 612-719-9280 |
| Treasurer
Jeff Larson (2020) 612-801-7850 |
Swany Swanson (2021)
715-416-0706 |
Scott Ballantyne (2022)
715-416-4415 |
| Ted Colangelo (2020)
651-459-2537 |
Missy Isabella (2021)
715-394-9518 |
Lisa Kiener-Barnett (2020)
630-569-7415 |
Meeting was adjourned at 10:26 AM. See you next year.
Minutes of the July 27, 2019 McKenzie Lakes Association Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Sandy Swanson, President, at 9:00 AM.
Welcome:
Sandy welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were 33 members present.
Special Guest Presentation: Craig Roberts, DNR Fishery Biologist
Craig presented the results of a full fish survey on Middle McKenzie and compared it to the last survey completed in 2003. His slides will be available on our website in the next week.
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Minutes & Treasurer’s report:
There were no additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes from the June 29th MLA meeting were approved.
Jeff Larson, Treasurer, presented the treasurer’s report. The report was approved.
Website:
The Website has been updated with new pictures and AIS information.
Seechi Disk Readings:
Seechi Disk readings: Lower McKenzie 11 ft. Middle McKenzie was 10.5 ft. Big McKenzie 10.5 ft.
Loon Watch:
There was a report that there were two baby loons seen with a single breeding pair on Big McKenzie. There was a report of a single baby loon on Lower McKenzie. There have been no reports of nesting loons or baby loons on Middle McKenzie.
Rapid Response Grant:
We are in final year of the three year grant with enough money to support paid Boat Inspectors for Big McKenzie. We have met our matching requirements for the entire grant therefore we do not have to track volunteer hours. Boat inspection hours, paid or volunteer are being tracked through the DNR, SWIMS database.
ZM Update
On July 10th the ZM Committee did an underwater survey, veliger tows, and eDNA sampling of Lower McKenzie. Our thanks to Bob Nagel for the use of his pontoon. After the outing, the team met for a debriefing at McKenzie Landing. Results of the testing could take up to 8 weeks.
Big McKenzie Boat Inspections:
From the fishing opener to last weekend (July 20, 21) we performed a total of 192 hours of boat inspections.. Volunteer hours to date are 29, paid hours are 163. Washburn County/Burnett County have provided a few paid inspector who are not included in this grant. We are tracking hours, both volunteer and paid on the DNR SWIMS database.
Middle McKenzie Boat Inspections:
From the fishing opener to last weekend (July 20, 21), we had a total of 231 hours of boat inspections. Paid inspectors total hours are 151 and 80 volunteer hours. We have met the required minimum of 200 hours of boat inspections and are ahead of our 25% in kind match.
4th of July Boat Parade:
BM-Judges– Sophie Barnett, Becca, Marek, and Daniel Lang and the Bremel girls. 1st place McGrath family. 2nd place Bluemel family.
MM- Judges: Bob Hoffman Family 1st place Gatti family. 2nd place Schaefer family.
Booya: Ann Powers, Chairman, updated members on the progress in preparation for the Booya. Many volunteers are needed to make this annual fund raiser a success. She has the volunteers needed for food prep on the 1st but extra volunteers are needed to lift heavy items and set up Sat AM, volunteers to clean up at 4 PM. Becky Swanson ordered new apparel and discounted some of the slower selling items plus offering some discounts. Be sure and take a look at the items on display at the upcoming Booya fund raiser.
New business: We are scheduling our 3 lake AIS plant study for 2020. This will be a mini study with a more involved APM plant study slated for 2022. We are hopeful to have the cost defrayed with DNR grants.
2020 Calendar: Sandy presented the dates for the 2020 calendar. A motion was made and approved for the 2020 dates. The calendar with dates and responsibilities are presented below.
2020 Calendar
| Activity | Date | Chairperson |
| Roadside Clean-up | April 25 | Fred Baltrusis |
| Alternative Date for Clean-up | May 9 | |
| 1st MLA Meeting | May 30 | Sandy Swanson |
| MLA Annual Meeting | June 27 | Sandy Swanson |
| Boat Parade | July 4 | BM-McGrath Family (2020 Judges) or TBD |
| MM-Gatti Family (2020 Judges) | ||
| 3rd MLA Meeting | July 25 | President MLA |
| Booya | August 1 | Ann Powers |
| 4th MLA Meeting | August 29 | President MLA |
Up-coming events:
August 1st: Thursday at 8 am, Food preparation for booya McKenzie Landing
August 3: Booya Set-up 8 AM- Serving starts at 12 Noon, McKenzie Landing
August 31: 4th and final meeting of the year, 9 AM McKenzie Landing
Meeting was adjourned at 10 AM
| 2019 – 2020 McKenzie Lakes Association Board of Directors | ||
| President
Sandy Swanson (2021) 1161 Carson Road Spooner, WI 54801 715-520-0233 |
Vice President
George Kuechle (2022) 1213 County Road E Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-7634 |
Secretary
Mike Schollmeyer (2022) 8197 Inland Lane Maple Grove, MN 55311 612-719-9280 |
| Treasurer
Jeff Larson (2020) 3569 Widgeon Way Eagan, MN 55123 612-801-7850 |
Swany Swanson (2021)
West 9580 County Road E Spooner, WI 54801
715-416-0706 |
Scott Ballantyne (2022)
PO Box 451, Spooner, WI 715-416-4415 |
| Ted Colangelo (2020)
10604 Hawthorn Trail Woodbury, MN 55129 651-459-2537 |
Missy Isabella (2021)
2628 John Avenue Superior, WI 54880 715-394-9518 |
Lisa Kiener-Barnett (2020)
4534 Basswood Drive Lisle, IL 60532 630-569-7415 |
Minutes of the May 25, 2019 McKenzie Lakes Association
The meeting was called to order by Sandy Swanson, President, MLA at 9:00 am
Welcome:
Sandy welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were 37 people present.
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Minutes & Treasurer’s report:
The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. There were no additions or corrections to the minutes. The minutes were approved.
Jeff Larson, Treasurer of MLA, presented the treasurer’s report. He reported our total income for 2018/19 to date of $9,662.78 and the year to date expenses of $4,565.51 for a year to date net income of $5,097.27.
Seechi Disk readings: Lower McKenzie was 12.5 ft. and Middle McKenzie was 12 ft. There was no reading for Big McKenzie by the time of the meeting.
Committee Reports:
Roadside Clean-up:
Roadside Clean-up occurred on April 27 with Rooney and Lipsett Lake Associations participating. This year we asked volunteers to separate the aluminum cans and any recyclables in separate bags. The cans were donated to the Senior Center at A&H. This year we also used our own trailer to haul the trash to the dump, saving the cost of the dumpster as well as depositing the trash. Thanks to all the volunteers, George for hosting the event, the Town of Scott, Mike Carson for the use of his trailer and Fred Baltrusis for organizing the event.
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Website:
Check website for updated information.
Apparel:
Becky Swanson has taken over the apparel from Rich and LeeAnn Borseth. We appreciate all the years that they handled the apparel sales for the Association. If there are any different items that you think should be offered, please contact Becky at rhswan@sbcglobal.net.
Membership:
Sandy Swanson presented a program for covering all address on the lake to sign-up new members. Sandy is looking for volunteers to act as captains to cover certain roads around the lakes. If interested in helping recruit new members contact Sandy Swanson at sandy@northescape.com.
Remember when renewing your membership, fill-out the membership form to make sure we have the correct information. The form is included at the end of this document.
Announcements:
Old Business:
DNR Grants:
Rapid Response Grant:
We are in final year of the three year grant with enough money to support paid Boat Inspectors for Big McKenzie: We have met our matching requirements for the entire grant therefore we do not have to track volunteer hours.
Big McKenzie Boat Inspections:
In the first 3 weekends from the fishing opener we had 33 Boats Entering/Leaving the lake with 112 people contacted. Boat inspection Volunteer Hours 12, Paid hours, 8.5 (Washburn County has a paid inspector who are not included in this grant). We do track hours, both volunteer and paid on the DNR, SWIMS database.
Clean Boats Clean Water Grant (CB/CW):
MLA was awarded a CB/CW grant for Middle McKenzie. This is a one year grant to hire boat Inspectors and educate the public on the prevention of all Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). We are required to match 25% of the grant with volunteer hours or in kind money. If we utilize the full amount, we will require approximately 110 hours of volunteer time. Paid inspectors have been contracted through Burnett County Conservation Department and will bill MLA for their time. We have received a partial payment from the DNR with the final payment at the end of the year after we submit our final report and supporting documents. All data from boat Inspections will be entered into the SWIMS database.
Middle McKenzie Boat Inspections:
In the first three weekends of boat inspections we had 24 Boats Entering/Leaving the lake and 64 people contacted. Boat inspection volunteer hours were 12 and paid hours were 44. So far we have spent approximately $836 of the grant ($716 + $120 for T-shirts and supplies). Our CB/CW Grant requires a minimum of 200 hours of boat inspections. So far we have posted 56 hours or 28% of the minimum for the first 3 weekends.
ZM Update
We still need volunteers to help with boat inspections as well as maintaining the bleach at the decon stations. If interested even for a weekend or so, call Mike Schollmeyer at 612-719-9280; every little bit helps.
New Business:
Booya. A sign-up sheet to donate food items was presented and passed around. Ann Powers is requesting a volunteer to take over the responsibilities of food ingredient procurement and preparation. If you want to volunteer to assist or to sign-up to donate some food items, contact her at 612-710-7664 or anntomp@msn.com. Booya cash donations to help defray expenses are always welcome.
Up-coming events:
June 29th Annual Meeting: 9am McKenzie Landing
July 4th Boat Parade: Starts at 1 PM
Big McKenzie Starts at West Point
Middle McKenzie: Starts at Public Landing
July 27th: 3rd meeting of the year 9 AM McKenzie Landing
August 3- Booya Set-up 8am- Serving starts at 12 Noon, McKenzie Landing
August 31 4th Meeting of the year, 9 am McKenzie Landing
Other business
Loon Watch:
The Loon watch on Big McKenzie has been taken over by Gary and Mary Peterson from Iler Anderson.
Buoys:
Paul Sperling/Beth Squires have taken over the responsibilities for the buoys on Big McKenzie. The buoys were placed on 5/25.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50
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Membership Form
Please complete the form and return it with a check for $20.00 payable to “McKenzie lakes Association” Send the completed form and Check to: Mike Schollmeyer, 8197 Inland Ln, N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Check Here if any of information is new_______ Date____________
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: Street:__________________________City_______________________. State_____ Zip______________________
Lake Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: Lake:___________________Home:_________________________Mobil:_________________
Email:________________________________Newsletter: By email? Yes__No__By US Mail Yes___No__
Enclosed membership dues for _____One year, ____Two years, _____Three years, ______Other
Amount Enclosed: $_______________Dues $___________________Donation
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Minutes from McKenzie Lakes Association Meeting ~September 1, 2018
The meeting was called to order by our President, Sandy Swanson at 9:00 am
Welcome:
Sandy welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were approximately 26 people present at the 4th and final meeting of 2018 of the McKenzie Lakes Association
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Minutes & Treasurer’s report:
The minutes from the previous meeting were shared with no additions or corrections.
The treasurer’s report was shared
Old Business
NEW BUSINESS
| 2019 Calendar | |
| Roadside Clean-up: | April 27 |
| Alternative date for Roadside clean-up | May 18 |
| May Meeting | May 25 |
| Annual Meeting | June 29 |
| Boat Parade | July 4 |
| July Meeting | July 27 |
| Booya | August 3 |
| September Meeting | August 31 |
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