The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Brian Weist.
Present: President Brian Weist, Secretary Pat Ryan, Treasurer Anita Hagen, Gordy Behm, Jeff Gertgen, Tim Groshens, Brian Knoke, Mark Streed, Judy Christensen and Ben Anderson, Dean Volk via Zoom. Absent: Darvin Hauptli and Tom Hayden.
Motion by Anita, seconded by Tim, and approved to accept the June 7, 2025, minutes as presented.
As of July 31, Checking balance $3,460.28 and Money Market balance $94,534.90; MFCR Watershed balance $100,954.67. Member dues: 269 of 370 (72%) paid 2025 dues. Motion by Mark, seconded by Jeff, and approved to accept the July financial reports as presented.
Weedfest was held July 19 with a good turnout, excellent food and music. More detail at the October meeting.
Current officers are willing to remain in positions. Motion Tim, seconded Ben, approved to retain current officers.
Per review with Water District we cannot have a Levy for 2026. We will be limited to weed treatment cost.There are several years left on the 15 year plan. We need to create a statement as to what the Watershed has provided and the results. Motion by Gordy, seconded by Jeff, carried to hire freshwater surveying for 2026. Homeowners need to contact PLM for 2026 private weed control applications. Notice to be posted on Diamond Lake Facebook page regarding contacting PLM. Motion Gordy,seconded by Judy. carried to consider hiring an outside company to pick up homeowners weeds if put on driveway.
Ben and Dean are working on cloud storage for Diamond Lake information. Judy will assist.
Discussion focused on Website information and gatekeeper.
A sign regarding wakeboarding will be looked into with more education made available.
Jeff will look into state funding regarding carp control, cost, etc.
Nano bubbler – need a place to install, need better documentation as to probable success of project, Mark will check out possible 3 phase area. Possible Dogfish Bay development was discussed.
Next board meeting will be on October 11 at 9:00 at the Watershed District Office.
Motion by Tim, seconded by Mark, and approved to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Ryan, Secretary
