The meeting was called to order by President Joe Lightowler at 9:07 am at the Pub.

Members present: Blattenbauer, Busch, Colbert, Erdle, Lightowler, Olson, Pung, Riedman, Smith, Spanjers, and Wilson. Guests:  John Postovit, Cola; Ed and Nancy Schafer, and Tammy Norgard with Vogel Law Firm.

Minutes of the January 6, 2007 meeting were approved as emailed.

A written treasurer’s report was submitted by Greg Pung. The balance is $23,809.98.

Dave Spanjers reported that Swanie’s Bay will be blocked during the northern spawning season and requested that a crew of 5-6 people help set up and maintain. Tom Riedman moved to allow $400.00 to purchase necessary equipment for the project. Jim Colbert seconded. Motion passed.

Jim Colbert reported that the July 4 boat parade is set.

The Spring Fling is scheduled June 16, 2007 at 10:00am in the Cormorant Township Hall. Board members will report at 8:30 am.

Sam Blattenbauer shared samples for beach towels and mugs to be sold at Spring Fling. Jim Colbert moved to purchase 72 towels to be sold at $25.00 per towel. Dennis seconded. Motion passed. Sam Blattenbauer moved to purchase 144 mugs at a cost of $6.50 per mug. Steve seconded. Motion passed.

Tom Riedman informed Board of a proposed 19-unit development on Snowshoe Beach. John Postovit, Cola, informed the Board of actions we as a group can do to deter unreasonable developments.

Following a lengthy discussion BCLA took the stance to support “a reasonable, responsible, single tiered development.”

A motion was made and passed to promote Tom Riedman as Representative of a Citizen Petition Group to present himself to the Township Board and request time on their agenda for the April 10, 2007 meeting. Dennis Erdle moved that Tammy Norgard accompany Tom to the meeting and that a request be filed for a moratorium and environmental assessment on the property. All residents are encouraged to attend the meeting. Rhonda seconded. Motion passed.

No membership/beach captain reports given due to absence of Avis Ohman and Ben Hushka.

Zoning and Planning Chair, Lyle Hansen, submitted a written report. A quick summary of the report : the Watershed Board is aware of septic tanks leaking. Becker county was approached and won’t support Watershed Board financially. Becker County Environmental Office will only deal with the problem if owners seek an improvement permit or property changes hands. Barry Nelson submitted a plan to deal with this to County Commission . It did not pass but he will submit a revised plan on April 5^th.

BCLA Foundation Chair, Jim Colbert reported a balance of $2365.00. A discussion followed regarding use of funds for legal fees incurred with the Snowshoe Development.

Sharon Olson will respond to email regarding questions relating to water monitoring.

June 7 and 8 are the dates set for the indigenous planting at the Jeff Moritz residence. Board members are encouraged to attend. Joe will send an email reminder.

Karen Terry and Sheriff Tim Gordon will be invited to the Spring Fling.

President Joe Lightowler requested a short written report from each Board member by May 1^st to be included in the annual newsletter.

Greg Pung made a motion to increase the annual association dues to $20.00. Bob Smith seconded. Motion passed.

Greg Pung moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Colbert seconded. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am.

Sharon Olson, Secretary