Meeting Notes

WELCOME!!!  BAD MEDICINE LAKE AREA ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

You are welcome to join the board members of the BMLAA which meets from April thru October, on the 4^th Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Forest Township hall. Board members are lake residents elected at the annual meeting for a 3 year term. The meetings are open all.

An overview of topics discussed and acted upon during the April and May meetings:

• A new BMLAA brochure has been produced and soon will be sent to lake residents.
• The Association is attempting to update mailing addresses of all lake residents.
• The board unanimously agreed to publish a newsletter to better communicate with Bad Medicine residents. It has been several years since a newsletter was published. There will be one newsletter this summer with plans to publish two each summer starting next year. Rose Andersen will steer this committee.
• Jarda Solc, Bad Medicine resident and professional hydrologist, presented an in depth hydrology study of the Bad Medicine Lake and surrounding area. He has consented to present this report at the BMLAA meeting on June 30th.
• Chuck and Gloria Church have agreed to act as welcome wagon hosts to new lake residents on behalf of the BMLAA. Please contact them if you are aware of a new resident.
• Maintenance of the rest area / boat launch is no longer provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Services are now more limited and the responsibility of the Area Trails and Waterways. Dick Kimbel, a representative of the ATW spoke to us and answered questions regarding the level of maintenance. Residents are encouraged to also monitor the area and report any concerns to the board.
• BMLAA annual meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30^th at Forest Township Hall. Come early for coffee / treats and a chance to chat with your lake neighbors.
• Other topics discussed: COLA report, Becker County ATV study, septic system standards, Waubun School District monitoring, and the Bad Medicine Lake Foundation.