Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:06am.
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Ron Bourquin, Deb Mlinar, Mark Koller Dave O’Neill and Mike Singer.
Absent: Ed Collova, Nick Newton and Mary Smoliak
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Marie, 2nd Dave, motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Ron, 2nd Deb, motion approved.
New Business:
1) Meat Raffle: We need to fill spots for the rest of the summer & fall. Deb will work on filling the schedule at the
Fall Members Meeting & Picnic.
2) Newsletter: Deb completed and forwarded it to Marie and Mary to check and print for August 2023. It will be
printed this week. Fall Picnic, Members Meeting & Election information will be included.
3) Fall Members Meeting, Picnic & Elections: We will not need to bring a microphone, the Rec will provide the mic,
tables for sign in, Membership sign-up/dues, and Swag. Mike updated the Swag inventory and will get it to the
Picnic. We will sell everything at our cost. Ed Collova and Nick Newton will not be running for Board or Alternate
positions this year. The Speaker will be Dave Ferris with Burnett Cty Land Services, speaking about water shed
and soil erosion. Costs for taco bar, hard & soft shells, chips, queso, salsa & fixings, plus 2 drinks (liquor, pop, or
water) discussed. Motion to approve $15pp including drink cost for approximately 135 people by Marie, 2 nd
Dave, motion approved. Deb will make any signs needed and will visit tables to ask for Meat Raffle Volunteers.
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4) Deb posted “Picnic, Membership Meeting & Elections Invite” and “Invitation to Run for Board Positions” on
Facebook. Mary will post on our website. We have had two people interested so far. Deb will gather their info.
5) Fish Cribs—Mike and Dave met with and observed Devil’s Lake Board people put together and install a few cribs.
They will ask about permitting and costs later today.
6) Jeffrey’s Landing—The power to the camera and recording isn’t working, possibly due to solar panel removal.
Dave will call Polk-Burnett to find out when we can get power back there. Will advise.
Old Business:
1) Contamination Stations: Dave purchased more bleach. Marie asked If the guys could wipe off camera lenses
when needed.
2) The first Officers Meeting was suggested for September 15th at 6pm at the Bunkhouse Bar at Mike Singer’s house.
Motion to approve by Deb, 2nd Marie, motion approved.
3) Water Level— Jim shared 929.78, the rain has helped!
4) Water Testing—Ron said clarity is still pretty good, starting to green a little bit. He is testing and sending it in on
Monday.
The next YLRA board meeting is August 12, 2023 at The 10th Hole at 8:00am.
Meeting adjourned: 9:30 am, submitted by Deb Mlinar, Secretary.
Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:09m.
Introduce Phil Sylla- Yellow River Protection Conservancy, guest Speaker.
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Mary Smoliak, Ron Bourquin, Deb Mlinar, Mark Koller, Mike Singer, and Dave O’Neill.
Absent: Ed Collova and Nick Newton
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Ron, 2nd by Marie, motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Reports were not ready. Tabled until May meeting.
New Business:
1) Phil Sylla & YRPC: They are looking for another board member from our group. Mary volunteered to be on their board. Key points: Protect our shoreline & our water, purchase property, upgrade to protect, and resell. Mary made a motion to donate $500 to YRPC, Dave 2nd, motion passed.
2) Meat Raffle: Promote online meat raffle. We need to fill spots for the rest of the spring/summer. Mary is updating the online sign-up. Deb will share on Facebook again.
3) Newsletter: Marie and Deb will get it out for May 2023. Summer Picnic information will be included.
4) North Landing: Mark spoke with DNR, they would like to measure.
5) Clothing: Mike & Dave did an inventory. Dave is checking on new gear.
6) Summer Picnic: Deb and Mike presented two options, The Rec and Fishbowl Sporting Club. The board voted to have the summer picnic at the Fishbowl Sporting Club and the fall picnic at The Rec. Mike will let Fishbowl know and Deb will let The Rec know. Mike & Deb will work with Fishbowl to plan the event.
Old Business:
1) North Landing: We need to upgrade some of the North Landing equipment. Ron made a motion to spend up to $1000 to upgrade, Deb 2nd, motion passed. Deb will be helping with the bleach at the North Landing and the YLL Landing.
2) Nancy Herman- Burnett Cty Visitor’s Guide- Mary checked, It is ok.
3) Web Site: Mary has updated the website with the Fishing Reg’s and the Burnett County Resort logo.
4) Lakes & River Convention: Ron & Dave will attend this year. Motion was made by Mary to approve $2500 for two people to attend. Marie 2nd the motion, motion passed.
The next YLRA board meeting is May 13, 2023 at the 10th Hole at 8:00 am.
Meeting adjourned: 10:00 am, submitted by Deb Mlinar, Secretary.
Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:58am.
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Mary Smoliak, Ron Bourquin, Deb Mlinar, Mark Koller, Mike Singer, Nick Newton, and Dave O’Neill.
Absent: Ed Collova
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Additional information needs to be added. Tabled until the next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Mary, 2nd Jim, motion approved.
New Business:
Meat Raffle: Mary put the sign-up sheet on our website. We are using Google Drive so we have “real-time” access for updating and signing up online.
Meat Raffle: We are having an Ugly Christmas Sweater Meat Raffle today at the Lodge. The Lodge is donating bottles of booze for Ugly Sweater drawings. ��
We will not be conducting any formal meetings through the winter, January – March 2023. We will call for a meeting if needed. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 1 at 8:00 am. The following meetings will resume as before, the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8am.
Deb & Nick will investigate a location for the Summer Members Picnic.
Old Business:
North Landing: The township has applied for the permit needed for us to make improvements to the landing.
Dredging at the Condo site: No updates currently. The land may be sold.
The Govenor’s Fishing Opener is scheduled for May of 2024 on Yellow Lake!
Newsletter: It will go out the first week of January. Mary is putting together the fishing limit information to add. Deb will finish it up and get it to Marie by January 7.
YLRA Clothing: Dave and Mike will do an inventory. Once that is done, Marie will look at what we need for the upcoming season.
Fish Limits and Lake health: Mary will contact Craig Roberts at the DNR to ask about posting the Fish Limits at each of our landings. We would like to have permanent signs at each landing. The fish limits are posted on our website as well as the DNR website.
The next YLRA board meeting is April 1, 2023 at the 10th Hole at 8:00 am.
Meeting adjourned: 10:12 am, submitted by Deb Mlinar, Secretary.