The meeting was called to order by President Joe Lightowler at 9:00 am at The Pub.

Members present: Blattenbauer, Busch, Erdle, Hansen, Hushka, Lightowler,Ohman, Olson, Pung, Riedman, Spanjers, and Wilson. Guests: Merle Hansen, Pres. Of Lake Maude Association; Gary Jones, Pres. of Bluewater Bay Lake Association; Brian Jacobs,

Bluewater Bay Association member; and Tony Walzer, Acquisition and Development

Specialist with the DNR.

Minutes of the April 8, 2006 meeting were approved as emailed.

A written treasurer's report was submitted by Greg Pung. The balance is $24,451.95.

Merle Hansen reported on a new development on Lake Maude with 16 units and 16 boat slips. A lawsuit is pending against the Board of Adjustments in regard to variances issued allowing too many units and allowing placement of units 100 ft. from lake rather than 150 ft. He asks BCLA support in this matter.

Gary Jones and Brian Jacobs asked financial aid to pay for dredging the channel into Bluewater Bay for better accessibility for the big lake. Total cost of project is $1200.00. Ben Hushka moved to contribute $600.00 and Dave Spanjers seconded.

Rhonda Wilson reported on website development. Bluesteel Design and Technology submitted a bid of $300.00 for re-design and $20.00/month hosting. Greg Pung moved to authorize Rhonda to make necessary decisions. Sam Blattenbauer seconded and motion carried. Dennis Erdle agreed to attend meeting with Rhonda and the Design Group to help with decisions.

Tom Riedman provided copies of available trees provided by DNR for a reasonable fee. This service will be offered again in the spring. Copies will be made available at Spring Fling.

Dave Spanjers, Dennis Erdle and Steve Busch reported on a successful fish netting last spring. There was a fair catch of walleye fingerlings of both good size and health. Steve will make a presentation to the Sportsman Club to enlist help with another netting next spring.

Lyle Hansen suggested that the Sportsman Club be challenged to match BCLA's offer of financial aid to Bluewater Bay Assoc. for dredging. It was suggested that the Bluewater Bay Assoc. should approach Sportsman on their behalf.

A chairperson is needed to head the Big Cormorant Directory.

Sharon Olson reported on water testing. Phosphorous levels have been within acceptable range this year.

Sam Blattenbauer will take over the mug and sweatshirt committee.

Ben Hushka reported on membership. He has taken over the database from Greg Pung and is updating. He will meet with county assessor and try to obtain mailing list for Cormorant Lake. Steve Busch moved to allow up to $500.00 to purchase the database. Avis Ohman seconded and motion was carried. Avis is now on the membership/beach captain with Ben.

Detroit Lakes will begin inspecting sewer systems. Systems not in compliance will be allowed 90 days to remedy problems. Big Cormorant Lake will be first in line to receive this service.

Lyle Hansen will chair the sewers/inspection and zoning and planning committees.

Tony Walzer from the Trails and Waterways Division of the DNR reported and listened to opinions and suggestions regarding the purchasing The Landing for public access and/or updating current accesses. General consensus among the Board members present was that The Landing should not be purchased for a public access but the better plan would be to improve the west access.

Rhonda Wilson voiced concerns regarding large rocks at accesses making it difficult to impossible to get boats in and out of the lake.

The DNR will also meet with FM Walleyes and the Sportsman Club for input and concerns.

Board members were again encouraged to welcome new residents and give them a directory. Greg Pung suggested that a membership application be included in the directory to encourage participation in the BCLA.

Sam moved to allow Greg to rent a post office box for BCLA . Steve Busch seconded and motion carried.

Next meeting date: January 6, 2007 at 10:00 am at The Pub.

President Joe adjourned the meeting.

Secretary, Sharon Olson