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The winter of 2009/2010 has brought much activity to Green Lake. The cold temperatures and reasonable snow cover has made for thick ice and great conditions for all kinds of winter fun. Ice fishing, snow kiting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are a few of the activities taking place. Winter can be long for some but for many it is the season most anticipated. The Green Lake Association is anticipating a season of its own. The treatment season of invasive aquatic weeds in Green Lake. For years the GLA has treated for Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly Pond Leaf in Big and Little Green. This is an annual undertaking to keep these invasive plants from overtaking our lake. Currently there is no permanent cure for these exotic weeds. Treatment strategies are being reviewed and permits will be applied for from the DNR. Be assured your lake association is well versed in the treatment of invasive weeds and will treat to the maximum acreage that is financially feasible. There are more changes being proposed by the DNR. Last year we saw the the amount of shore line footage a property owner can treat cut in half. This year hearings are being held to discuss the DNR’s proposed treatment permit fee increases. For those who have a commercial company treat your shoreline the permit would go from $35.00 to $90.00. This cost will be passed to the property owner.  The increase will also be felt by the GLA. The treatment of invasive species continues to get more difficult each year with new DNR restrictions and increased chemical costs. That said we must not succumb to these pressures. It is imperative that we continue the fight against Milfoil and Curly Leaf in Green Lake. The general health of our lake depends on it. It appears at this time that if adopted the DNR fee increases will not go into effect till the 2011 season. The GLA continues to seek support financially and through volunteerism. If you are a current GLA member please continue to be one. If you are not a member, become one. We can not continue with out your financial support through membership and support of our fundraising activities. The GLA also needs volunteers. If you can donate some time to a good cause please contact my self or any board member listed in the back of this news letter. For those who have supported the GLA and continue to do so, thank you.  I wish you all a fun and safe summer in 2010.

Dan Standish
Green Lake Association President

Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, February 12th 2020

Attendees: Bruce Meyer, Cheryl Kempenich, Bob Milam, Kevin Murphy, Dale Grosskopf, Mark Anderson (Chisago City Council member) and Connie Mayfield Agenda Annual Spring Meeting Date is Sunday April 19th , will be held at the Uncommon Loon. Guest Speakers will be...

Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 7th 2020

January 7, 2020 Green Lake Association Board Meeting Attendees: Bruce Meyer, Connie Mayfield, Bob Milam, Cheryl Kempenich, Monica Kinney, Lori Reichert Notes in order of agenda discussed: (* indicates an action item) 1) Spring Meeting Date. Need to schedule the Loon...

Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, September 25th 2019

Present:  Bruce Meyer, Bob Milam, Lori Reichert, Cheryl Kempenich, Connie Mayfield Absent: Joyce Wilking (Connie took minutes for the meeting) Agenda Fall Newsletter Status – Christine Malam was not able to attend meeting but passed along that she needs information...

Green Lake Association Meeting – May 29th, 2019

Bruce Meyer, Connie Mayfield, Cheryl Kempenich, Bob Milam, Christine Milam, Lori Richert, Kevin Murphy, Monica Kinny, Jason Houle and Joyce Wilking. Annual Meeting Assessment: (held April 11 at Uncommon Loon Brewery) Members thought it went well, the venue worked...

Green Lake Association Meeting – Feb 2019

February 20, 2019 Bruce Meyer, Connie Mayfield, Bob Milam, Christine Milam, Lori Richert, Kevin Murphy present City meeting was last week that showed the plans for Lakeside School. We viewed the plans for the school property. Shelley, who lives next to the property,...

Green Lake Association Meeting – March 2019

March 20, 2019 Bruce Meyer, Cheryl Kempenich, Bob Milam, Christine Milam, Lori Richert, Kevin Murphy present Spring Meeting Pulled Pork, cole slaw, BBQ sauce and chips Lori is checking John Peckman to be the speaker. Casey Theil on matching fund for home owners...

Meeting Minutes – Jan 9th 2019

Green Lake Association Meeting January 9, 2019 Bruce Meyer, Connie Mayfield, Bob Milam, Christine Milam,  Cheryl Kempenich, Lori Richert present March 4th is the date the ice houses need to be off the lakes. Crappie tournament with the Lion’s club, is May 4th 7-11:30...

Meeting Minutes – October 8, 2018

October 8, 2018 Lori Reichert, Bruce Meyer, Kevin Murphy, Bob Milam, Connie Mayfield Newsletter status – Christine Milam is working on final product, should be ready to go to printer in a few days. A grant was awarded to GLA from Chisago Area Lakes Foundation for...