October 2023 PLAA Board Meeting
7:00pm Thursday, October 12, 2023
Reliable Insurance Conference Room
5115 Miller Trunk Hwy
Bold text = meeting notes from secretary
Attendance:
Cyndee Parsons
David Humes
Mark Rauschenfels
Dianne Ahlers
Cindy Lundeen
Jim Prusak
Stu Stenberg
Kyle Wojtysiak
Minutes – David, once approved by majority of Board, David sends to membership via email (Mark may have a membership email directory).
August minutes were approved electronically.
Fall Newsletter – Mark coordinates, all Board members contribute
Printed newsletter distributed first week of October.
Report on July 4th breakfast – Mark
Mark R reported that breakfast cost was ~$1,500
Discussion was had about adding additional food options next year, but no decision was made as we have plenty of time
Overall feeling towards July 4th breakfast is that it was a success in bringing neighbors together
Fall Banquet – Dianne
o Skyline Lanes
o Date October 19; 5:30pm Social. 6:00 meal; 6:30 guest presentation.
o Menu – Dave’s Pizza, salad, bread sticks
o Cost - $12/plate
▪ Will each member family receive one free dinner? Yes
o Raffle/silent auction -
Silent Auction for Delaney Lundeen
Kyle will coordinate with help of all Board members to solicit auction items.
Speaker – Ken will approach St. Louis County Rescue Squad
Rick Slatten of the SLCRS has agreed to present. Ken will coordinate final prep with Rick.
Dianne reviewed all businesses that have donated to the banquet.
Stu mentioned that sending an email reminder out to our existing list - Mark R will send a reminder to the 60 or so emails we have
Mark asked about using PLAA funds to purchase some gift cards - discussion was had about this. Board voted unanimously to purchase 5, $20 gas gift cards ($100 total)
David will post about the banquet on NextDoor and the PLAA Facebook page
Discussion was had around raffle benefit for Lundeen. It was agreed that Cyndee would make a sign and then Ken will prepare a brief speech to address the contingency during the event
Kyle asked about PLAA matching funds for the raffle. Kyle made a motion to match donations up to $500… motion passed unanimously. Cindy L abstained.
Web site – David will approach Brian Mirsch to learn how we can support the updating of the web site.
Mark agreed to ask Brian to switch license from him to Humes for posting minutes, newsletter, etc. as the current license doesn’t allow for multiple users
Dwan Fireworks – The following letter was received from the Dwan family:
“Ken, we received your note regarding our contribution to PLAA some years back. While we were happy to have the funds go to fireworks, we are equally happy to have the funds be expended elsewhere. Perhaps something on or around the 4th of July could still work-food, boat parade prizes, pancake breakfast, etc., are all fine with us.
Thank you for serving on the board; we are looking forward to seeing you around the neighborhood. Best regards, Ron Johnson.”
Dianne will write a thank you note to Ron J. for the continued support
Discussion was had about recognizing the Dwan’s prior to the July 4 newsletter
Golf Scramble – Stu will further research the planning possibly for summer 2024.
Stu has some discussion with Pike Lake Golf and Beach Club. Right now, there is availability and the Beach Club is willing to do it at their regular course price, with perhaps $1 added per person if they need to be more involved.
Stu mentioned that this event could be a benefit for the local volunteer FDs if they become involved. Kyle brought up St. Louis County Rescue Squad.
Stu will reserve the Friday of the 4th weekend.
Cindy will reach out to Sorci to see if he is willing to help run/coordinate the even
Scareway at the Fairway – Stu will be point person for this planning.
Stu discussed logistics and budgeting for Scareway. $500 was allocated last year, and asked for $700 for 2023’s event. Board agreed and Stu will return receipts for reimbursement.
New Business:
The following letter was received from the chair of the Canosia Twnsp Board of Supervisors:
“Dear Mr Wallace,
On behalf of the Town of Canosia Board of Supervisors, I am writing to request a donation from the Pike Lake Association to the Gearhart Erikson Recreation Area, aka Canosia Recreation Area, for $10,000. These funds will be used either to rebuild the pavilion or purchase swings for the playground in the recreation area. The request is being made now to purchase items for next spring. The current lead time for the playground equipment is 8 – 10 months.
Please let me know what other information the Pike Lake Association may need to positively support this request.
Respectfully, Penny Dieryck, Board Supervisor”
Board agreed that further details are needed in order to make a decision. Dianne will reach out for more details on the scope of the project and report back at the next regular meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9PM
Submitted by David Humes, Secretary
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June 14, 2018
Present: Larry Modean, Mark R, Mark and Kris H., Dianne Ahlers, Tom Whittaker and Sue V.
Meeting started at 6:35pm at Canosia Town Hall, President Larry opening.
No. 1 on the agenda: Volunteers needed to design and work out details of distribution of placards. These placards will have the name and address of those living there to attach to your dock or structure near the lake. This item was voted in and passed at the January 2018 meeting.
2. Update on the Golf and Beach Center. No final new as of this meeting. Rumors are a decision will be made in early July or August. Stay tuned.
3. Discussion of PLAWCS status. This involves your money now and and big changes are coming in the future (2020). If you want to be proactive check out the PLAWCS website at: www.plawcs.com for meeting info, locations, and minutes of past meetings.
4. We have a donation of money to have a 4th of July Fireworks display. No one has stepped forward to do handle fireworks this year within the donor’s area of vision. The money will be returned.
5. The 4th of July Breakfast will be from 8am until 10 am at the Canosia Town Hall. (inside if it rains.] We will again be renting table and chairs. Dianne and Steve Ahlers will be heading this up and we need volunteers. Folks are still needed to keep coffee, milk, and waters set up and poured, and clean up help is always needed. Boat parade will be at 1pm and will run clockwise on the 4th.
6. We need to appoint a committee to review bylaws.
7. We need volunteers to hold a financial audit (20 days before next meeting).
8. The donation from the Pike Lake Area Assoc. and Pike Lake School for their Discretionary Fund has been welcomed.
9. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO REPLACE BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE 2 YEAR TIME LIMITS HAVE EXPIRED OVER AND OVER! PLEASE HELP. YOU WILL BE AIDED BY SEASONED MEMBERS TO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY. IT IS IMPORTANT AND SORT OF FUN, ALWAYS INTERESTING.
10. Article VII, Section 1, shall now read "The fiscal year of the association shall begin on the first day of January each year. The membership dues shall become due and payable on January first and apply for the calendar year".
Meeting adjourned at 7:50.
Submitted by Sue Voss, Secy.