Pleasant Lake Improvement Association Fall Meeting Oct 11th 2003, 9 a.m.

Officers and Board members present: Chairman Sedey, ViceChairman Markstrom,Treasurer Diorio, Secretary Peterson, Board Malmberg, Board Lundeen, K.

Treasurers Report: $3,565 in checking, $4,871 in savings. Membership-of 125 possible we recorded 88 as members last year and 77 so far this year.

Minutes approved of last meeting.

Wright County Commissioner, Dist. 1, Karla Heeter shared with the group the county's concern and current proposals for continued lake and river high water quality. Phosphorus levels in runoff are getting much needed attention and the Wright County Planning and Zoning have requested $ for enforcement of water standards throughout the county. She informed the group that the Hwy 24 project has now been moved to 2007. Commissioner Heeter is responsible for appointing a representative from Wright County to the Clearwater River Watershed District, this was done one month ago. .

Clearwater River Watershed Dist (CRWD) Administrator Merle Anderson shared with the group the history of the Dist. He shared phosphorus and clarity study findings and we were happy to find that Pleasant Lake enjoys a healthy situation at this time. The culvert under Hwy 24 was discussed and the CRWD along with Pleasant Lake association will work together to correct current height. An arch culvert has been suggested. Funds and guidance will be requested from MnDOT and the DNR asap. Because of Geo. Anderson's petition the BOX which feeds the VALVE has been corrected. The DNR has issued the permit which the CRWD must follow pertaining to the high water level of Clearwater/Grass Lk which determines how much water they can take from Pleasant Lake. CRWD has indicated that they are willing to work with Pleasant Lake Association in an attempt to get the DNR to soften the current restrictions. CRWD also suggested that when Hwy 24 is improved that would be a good time for city water and sewer to be put in allowing homeowners the option of hooking up then or sometime in the future.

Jim LaTour Annandale City Councilman shared facts and figures on Southbrook 390 acres, Triplett Farm development 80 acres, Johnson Farm development 80 acres. Jim explained how holding ponds filter water before it reaches Pleasant Lake. The City is currently working on a water plan and hopes to complete it in the near future. The Maple Lake/Annandale waste water (sewer) project is getting close to a start-up-date.

Clint Olson and Brian Peterson from Southbrook development shared with the group their present situation with increased water from the south running into the golf course. They have had problems with culvert draining their ponds and pumps have had to be used. This situation will be corrected with the repair of the culverts. There is 3 1/2 times more water holding capability today as was there in this area before Southbrook begin building.

Milfoil concerns: The DNR has signs that ask boaters at landings to inspect their boats before they put them in the water for any milfoil, we will ask for such signs. If milfoil is found in the lake a permit must be requested from the DNR before any kind of treatment program can begin. The costs of a treatment may be levied against all property owners.

The next general meeting will be in April of 2004. Notification of the meeting will be published in the local paper and mailed to homeowners.