Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust – August 6th, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Star Prairie Town Hall

 

     The August Meeting of the SPLPT was called to order at 6:40 pm by President Beth Wood.   

     Board members present were Beth Wood, Pete Kling, Mike Reiter, Stuart Nelson, Trish Moberg, Ron Siler and Jack Hayes. Guests included Cedar Lake residents Marcus and Eleanor McEllistrem and Don Demulling.

 

     The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were approved. Hardcopies of the July meeting minutes were provided.

 

  1. Beth reported on the Cedar Lake District meeting she attended which was held on Saturday, August 4th. The Land Trust’s activities for the previous year were very well received by the group. The focus of her presentation was partnerships and what can be accomplished though them.
  2. Pete reported on the McMurtrie Preserve building design meeting held on site earlier today. A decision to move forward with an entrance roadway and parking lot design and scaled down building construction with bathroom facilities was presented. Funds are available for the proposed work. A tour of the DD Kennedy and Lake Wapogasset facilities is planned for August 23rd to obtain design ideas. If all goes well, construction could be completed in 2007. A motion was made seconded and approved to move forward.
  3. Stu reported on the presentation of a “carved eagle” to Phyllis Menke in recognition of her dedication to the Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust. Phyllis’s address is: Phyllis Menke, 708 Applewood Road, Huntsburg, ID 57542
  4. Signage for the Horse Creek, South Cedar Bay landing is on hand and plans for formal dedications will move forward.
  5. Stu reported on the plans for the McMurtrie Preserve nature trail signage. Jim Riemer, from the USF&WS, will be working with the New Richmond Garden Club to mark the trails at appropriate locations.  These will highlight points of interest alone the trails. Consultant Cheryl Clemens will help with the wording of the signage and trail guide.
  6. Jack and Stu reported on a meeting that was held with the Menkes. There are still several options open and will these will be pursued.
  7. The land swap with Mick Anderson on the McMurtrie preserve has been completed and recorded. Mick has agreed to a swap of land that would provide us with property that would support septic system and building options. It will now be full speed ahead with delayed construction plans.    
  8. Ron reported on an “Archery Club” meeting held earlier. Stipulations will need to be agreed upon between both parties and concerns met. A revised draft of the agreement will soon be ready for further review.
  9. The Land Protection Strategy discussion was tabled until our annual meeting which is scheduled to follow this regular meeting.
  10. The membership list discussion was tabled until our next regularly scheduled meeting in October.
  11. Pete gave a report on the County Fair display that was held recently in Glenwood City. The SPLPT provided sponsorship to this display. A half hog was given away to a lucky visitor to the booth following a drawing held during the event. This drew many visitors to the booth.
  12. Mike reported on the two educational groups that visited the McMurtrie Preserve earlier this year. The school groups came from Osceola and Amery. More outings are planned this fall and winter when school gets back in session.
  13. The next meeting of the SPLPT is scheduled for Monday, October 1st at the Star Prairie Town Hall starting at 7 pm.   

 

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.

 

                                                        Respectfully Submitted

       

                                                        Mike Reiter - Recorder