Lipsett Lake Association Spring Meeting 2021
May 29, 2021
The general meeting of the Lipsett Lake Association was called to order by the President, Mark
Hansen, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lipsie Pines Tavern. Approximately 35 members were in
attendance.
Committee Reports
President Report – Mark Hansen: Concerns from lake association members with rude boaters
and jet skiers. As an Association, we can’t really do anything—that’s a legal thing. We’re all
neighbors, try to work it out with them or call the sheriff.
Thank you to all of the volunteers over 2020! We didn’t have big expectations for the road
cleanup, but proud of the 25-people turnout.
Meeting Minutes and Updates for 2020: Please review the Lipsett Lake Association blog for
updates in 2020. Thank you to Association leadership who were able to meet virtually.
Fundraising – Aaron Temple:
Dock in and dock out: Dock in abbreviated for safety measures, but made it work for a few
people: 12 docks and 9 boat lifts. Increased boat lifts to $100 because they’re getting heavier
with bigger boats. Shoreline can also start taking a beating with the bigger lifts, plus a
combination with ice.
Total of $2,200 raised!
Comes down to volunteers! Nearly 18 people that morning. Chris Schneider to get the
photo on the blog.
Volunteers have made it a priority to help members and it’s a quick moneymaker.
Corn and Brat Feed: Didn’t have corn and brat feed in 2020. Plans for 2021: Aaron is not able to
host due to a conflict and we are looking for volunteers to host, assuming members feel
comfortable having one this year. As the host, you don’t have to do it all yourself—volunteers
will help set up and clean up, and Association pays for corn, brats, entertainment, etc. This
event is a great community builder and supports the Association mid-summer.
If you are interested in hosting, please reach out to Mark Hansen (email is on the blog).
Typically, third or fourth Saturday of July, but could also host Saturday of Fourth of July
weekend. Potentially put fireworks on the same event instead of a band.
Fresh Maple Syrup: Aaron and kids made maple syrup and sold it at the spring Association
meeting. $10/little bottle and $20/big bottle—all money went straight to the lake.
Fireworks: Scott Rheim has a cousin who does fireworks for Trego—they didn’t have fireworks
last year because of covid, but had a great show of 20 minutes non-stop fireworks. Professional
setup, but cleanup needed the most help and safety concerns. We could potentially do some
sort of fundraiser: put in X amount of money for fireworks display and half/leftover amount
goes to Association.
Show like last year would be $4,000. Would need volunteers for cleanup the next
morning and going around the lake. Keep lake’s cleanliness in mind.
Details to come on dock out this fall.
Try to brainstorm more fundraising this winter to sell or keep on doing what we’re doing.
Raised $60,000 over the past few years. All it takes are volunteers!
Treasurer – Mark Schlitter: Motion to approve financials by Michael Mueller and seconded by
Jon Huth. Received $4,000 grant money that we applied for clean water. 2020 received
generous donation from Rick Pierson and family. Bob Baker highlights where some of that
money is going.
Membership: Continue to give to membership and continuation of lifetime membership. 3
families who gave $1,000
2021 and where we’re at:
o Grant money approved again: 25% of $4,000 total grant funds.
o Fundraiser money
o $1,000 Lifetime Membership: 3 in 2020 and 2 in 2021
$50,000 Goal: Already at $60,548 at the end of April 2021
Check with Mark or Carolyn Schlitter whether you’re updated on your dues.
Lake Management – Bob Baker:
“Lake Courtesy Code” document—give to families, guests, etc. for awareness. Reach out to Bob
for other documents on evasive species information and how to recognize them.
Generous donation money: Increase time of “Clean Boats Clean Water” inspector. Kathy
Hudson returned for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Middle of the week is not very
busy at all. Hopeful that we can avoid zebra mussels for another year or more, indefinitely is
the hope.
Pressure Washer: Last season, Stone Lake put in pressure washer with a box over it. Produces
water from reservoir and doesn’t have electricity, so have battery-operated one that someone
needs to replace.
Considering something similar for Lipsett Lake. Going with one that’s not battery, but instead,
we would run an electric line down the hill to lake landing. Looking at cost estimates with
Barron Electric. If they help us, would be a couple of thousand dollars, but they may also donate
service line underground.
We would get more robust pressure washer. Stone Lake’s is 70 psi, not very forceful to
get microscopic nymphs/immature zebra mussels. Looking into 1300 psi with 70’ hose
that costs $600.
We would need a supply for water. When sprayer turns on, pump turns on and
maintains water supply. Two options:
1. Sand point well and surface pump. Requires coordination and volunteers. Costs
$1,000.
2. Professionally drilled. Costs $6,400.
Wouldn’t need bleach solution anymore. Even though boat manufacturers say bleach
won’t hurt the boat, many people hesitate to use the solution. This is just cold water so
no concerns for boats.
If we don’t do this new plan, continue to do what we do. Even with pressure washer, would still
have someone there to make sure people are pressure washing.
People don’t always realize that washing down their boats is the law! No exemptions for first
time on the lake or being a lake association member or cabin buyer. Unfortunately, could still
get invasive species even with all of this work because of irresponsible boaters in the middle of
the week.
Questions from meeting attendees:
Is the risk worth taking for lake value and lake health?
o Yes, consider lakes that have zebra mussel infestations—tens of thousands per
square foot. Tires on their lifts are so encrusted with zebra mussels that they
won’t move. Example: Lake McKenzie in 2016 discovered a small sample to
infested in a matter of years.
o Our calcium level is high. If we get zebra mussels, they will thrive. We’re a flow-
through lake so it’s hard to control things like calcium. Other lakes you can dump
stuff in and it will stay in the lake, but the water flows and would wash out any
solution.
o More information on this from Bob Baker on the Lipsett Lake Association blog on
Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Is power washer more effective than bleach?
o It’s about even in terms of bleach killing or power washing them off. Bleach
won’t kill off fragments of others or milfoil, but pressure washer could blast
them off.
o Water would soak back into the soil and not back into the lake. Easier to use a
pressure washer than bleach pump sprayer, and bleach sometimes will run out
in the middle of the day.
Is Kathy still getting difficult fishermen?
o She’s had to report 3 to the sheriff. If someone violates, she tells them the law
and lets them know that she will report them. She records their license plate and
boat numbers, then Bob sends to sheriff.
o First time: warning letter. Second time: $600. Third time: up to $1,000+.
Normally, whenever reported, never do it again.
Camera option?
o Fish Lake has a camera like that and is time extensive. Someone needs to review
screen and not always a clear view of license plate.
Power Washer Costs: $8,000–$10,000 with professional well and submersible pump. Sand point
well and line on service, less than $1,000.
24 hours and on-demand, as soon as you start using it, it would turn on. Would shut
down in late October when frost would start to damage things.
Michael Miller motions that the Association today approve a plan for up to $10,000 to fund
Bob’s plan. If there’s an overage, speak to private doners or re-evaluate. Even if we spent
$10,000, we’re going to replenish it by next year.
Seconded by Mark Schlitter and John Hansen, but was also passed by unanimous vote.
If someone asks you to spray your boat, we hope that you’re being a good example. This is
something we should be happy to do to protect our lake!
Loon Observer – Donna: Donna not present at meeting, but Mark Hansen has seen at least one.
Membership Committee – Carolyn Schlitter: Hard part is getting new names, and covid makes
this especially hard. If you have a new neighbor, give them the blog site (Mark Schlitter’s name
and number is on there) and encourage them to join. If new people move in, even sending
Mark or Carolyn an email and they can contact them.
As of the Spring Meeting 2021, we have 5 lifetime membership cabins, 48 are current
with dues, and 26 families that paid last year but haven’t paid 2021.
Rest is broken down by year. You can check with Carolyn to see if you’re up to date.
Nominating Committee – Doug Mulville: Ellen Major is no longer a director and replaced by
Scott Rheim. There’s a new director every year. Great way to get your feet wet with what goes
on at board meetings and how we manage it.
Vice President is up for 2-year term. We’ve always had a good mentor; you don’t have
to worry about taking this on your own. Anyone interested, please contact Mark Hansen
or Doug Mulville.
Kasey Kronlund is ending term as director and need one by fall meeting. Most of the
meetings are done through emails. Sat down in 2 meetings over the past 3 years.
Closing – Mark Hansen
REMINDER – Volunteers are extremely important for the Association and the lake, please
volunteer in any way that you can! Thank you and happy spring/summer!
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50.
Report is submitted by Mari Yell, Secretary.
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