The work of the LLPOA continues after our wonderfully attended annual meeting and we would like to bring you up to date following topics and events:
Fall Road Clean-up Saturday, September 11th
Current Water Concerns Around the Lake
LLPOA Lakeshore Restoration Grant
Fall Road Clean-up Saturday, September 11th
The last LLPOA event of the season is the fall road clean-up to be held on Saturday, September 11th at 9AM at the public beach. Coffee and rolls, donated again to us by Paulbeck’s, will be served and a chance for neighbors to connect. Cleaning areas will be set-up and a group photo taken for the LLPOA newsletter and Facebook posting. This is a fun and easy way to end the summer and a great way to keep the area around Lone Lake beautiful. Come join us and bring family and friends.
Current Water Concerns Around the Lake
There are several current water concerns that we would like to share with members. First is the low water level of the lake. David Scott, our Water Quality Team Leader, has let us know that the lake is now down over 14” due to the drought. Water clarity, the Secchi Disk reading, is at 23’, down from 35’ at the beginning of the summer season.
Secondly, with the lower lake levels, we would like to remind members that when they are cruising the lake, please stay well out from the shore to prevent damage to the lake bottom. We know that prop wash effects the lake bottom sediment and vegetation if less than 15 feet of depth.
Third, due to lower lake levels taking boats out at the public landing will be more difficult this fall. Also because of powering-up of boats coming out of the lake there is a depression right off the ramp. According to F.I.R.M., fishing boats and pontoons shouldn’t have too much difficulty getting out but larger ski boats and wake boats should consider getting out because if their boat trailer goes off the ramp into the depression they could sheer an axel in trying to get out. So be careful not to go off the ramp when taking out your boats.
Fourth and finally we have complaints about personal watercraft violation of operating before MN state law of 9:30AM and after the hour before sunset which is currently 8:07PM. Let’s all work to be good neighbors
LLPOA Lakeshore Restoration Grant
The LLPOA has a $3000 Grant from Aitkin Soil and Water for lakeshore restoration. On Saturday, July 24th Shelly Larson and her intern Laura Hendrickson accompanied by David Scott, Karen and Steve Frazier toured four of the six member lots that had expressed an interest in naturalizing and sustaining their shorelines. Shelly assessed the needs of each property and will submit an estimate of the cost to the LLPOA. Once the estimates are in a member participation team(s) will be assembled along with the lot owners to help with the plantings and willow-wattle shoreline wave protection structures. Watch for upcoming announcements for Shoreline Restoration work teams. The LLPOA thanks David Scott for his work of organizing this effort to help preserve and improve the beauty of Lone Lake.
Thank you LLPOA Members for your support of our lake association through your memberships and providing sweat-equity in our association’s many projects. Thanks again.
Neighbors Pitch-in to Help the Grev Family
Thanks to the 16 Lone Lake neighbors and friends that came on July 22 to mow, clear brush and debris, clean gutters and trim trees for Lone Lake neighbor Julian Grev.
Many hands make for small work. Thanks to: Kirstin Grev, Steve & Karen Frazier, Mustafa Bulut & Grandson, Julie & Jerry Nelson, neighbor, Kathryn Engdahl & Dean Frost, David Scott, Jeanie Thompson and friend Bill, Susan Saetra, and Mary Ann and Stephen Gmach. Steve and Karen Frazier thank all these people for their help in honoring Julian’s life in this small way.
LLPOA Sets 2022 Program Calendar
At the August 21st meeting of the LLPOA, the Board of Directors set the 2022 program calendar that runs from May to September. (Website Calendar). The Board also welcomed its newest member Mark Sauerbrey as a Director and thanked outgoing Director Maureen Sanford for her term on the Board. We want to thank all of you for your membership in the LLPOA as we had 120 sign-up and/or renew their memberships this year. Together we can enhance and preserve the health and beauty of Lone Lake for the future.
Steve Frazier-LLPOA President
See you on the lake!