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When: Thursday, July 3rd @ 3 pm

Theme: YOUR CHOICE!

Details: Open to All Active (2025 dues paid before 7/3) members interested in participating in the boat decorating contest, have an opportunity to win fun prizes! Further information will be posted on the website as the date nears.

**If you will not be joining the parade, rather viewing from your dock, and are interested in becoming an anonymous judge, please email Melissa.

*Board Positions Expiring May 31st:

If you are interested in joining the EFLA Board, please email Melissa (melch1504@gmail.com) with your desired position by Tuesday, May 27th. Positions available: Vice President, Secretary and 2 Board seats.

*Membership Dues

Via PayPal Link paypal.me/PAYEFLA

Cash or check to EFLA – please give to any of the Board members

$50/family

*Boat Parade

When: Tuesday, July 3rd @ 3 pm

Theme: YOUR CHOICE!

Details: Open to All Active (2025 dues paid before 7/3) members interested in participating in the boat decorating contest, have an opportunity to win fun prizes! Further information will be posted on the website as the date nears.

**If you will not be joining the parade, rather viewing from your dock, and are interested in becoming an anonymous judge, please email Melissa.

*Edna + Fawn Lake Association Apparel 2025

https://efla2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Pre-orders end on Wednesday, June 4th at midnight with orders shipped the week of June 23rd. Item are custom made with no excess stock. No returns or exchanges will be possible.

Further meeting details that are time sensitive, will be posted in the minutes at a later date.

EFLA ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES 5/24

10 am/Nisswa, MN

Discussion Topics:

• Treasurer Report given by Abbey. Current account balance is $2360
• Tree report given by Matt John
  • Met with Landsburg to discuss options for planting trees.
    • The estimate given by Landsburg is about $5000 over our previously agreed upon budget. There was donation box for additional funds and further discussion about a Go Fund Me or other fundraising efforts. In the meantime, Matt John will touch base with Landsburg and try to get an itemized estimate to determine how much of the labor we can do ourselves vs if we should plan to delay tree planting a bit longer.
• New buoys have been placed this year
  • Able to sell old buoys for $200, will add this money towards our tree fund
• An update was provided regarding the Nisswa city planning for road construction/remodeling for 2026. Currently Edna Lane and Parkway are part of the list of roads considered for revision. Teal was not mentioned. Those members interested in learning more about these projects are encouraged to attend an open house held by the City of Nisswa this fall.
  • Anyone having concerns about driveway drainage concerns should contact Roger Landers
• Board positions that are currently up: VP, secretary, and 2 board positions. Nominations should be sent to Melissa by May 27. Votes will be tallies by May 31 in order for the new positions to officially start June 1, 2025.
• Updates are posted to the websites, however updates are only emailed to members in good standing who have their dues paid
• Lending libraries are made and painted → just need to be installed. The purpose of these are for give/take a book
• Boat parade: No specific theme this year! Thursday July 3 at 3pm. Please let Melissa know if you will be unable to attend the parade. If you are interested in being a judge, you may also contact Melissa
• Online Store for EFLA clothing and accessories closes this week. Summer items are currently available, winter/warmer clothing will be available in the fall. No returns since items are custom made after the store closes. Shipped directly to your home.

The Annual EFLA Meeting will be on Saturday, May 24th at 10 am at the public landing. We have many new neighbors and lots to catch up on for our Edna and Fawn Lakes community. We’ll discuss upcoming events, ideas for our lake association, merchandise ideas, available positions, collect yearly dues and more. Please bring a lawn chair and checkbook.

Hope you’re able to join! Hope to see you there and on the lake this summer!

-Road Repaving Plans: The City Council passed a proposal from the City Engineer to perform survey and design work and provide a cost estimate for the 2025 Road Bond Project. Once completed a notice will be mailed out to affected property owners with date/time for the public information meeting. Look for more information on the City of Nisswa website. The contact is Tom Blomer, Public Works Director, tblomer@city of nisswa.gov

-MN Dept. of Transportation Hwy 371-Baxter and Nisswa Phase 2 Survey: please weigh in with community input and note that the deadline is by September 9th.

https://talk.dot.state.mn.us/hwy-371-nisswa-baxter-study

-Innovative Graphics: Fall Merchandise Order is available through Sunday 9/8 at midnight.

https://eflafall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

-New Committees: We’re looking for more member support. If interested in assisting with a committee, please contact the committee chair.

Book Boxes: Give a book, take a book free “library”. Boxes to be built and placed on each EFLA road. Chair-Erik Reider. Members-Kim Senn

Winter Lake Path: Plowing and maintaining a walking/cross country/snow shoe path around the lakes. Chair-Alyssa Marsh. Members-Josh Gibbs

Snow Golf (Frozen Fawn): Snow golf event. Chair-Will Hollinbeck

Welcome Committee: Looking for members on Edna Lane, Spike Buck and Upper Roy Lake Road to be aware of new move in’s and provide EFLA information. Chair-Jud Walford

Email from Bethany Soderlund, City Planner regarding new City Planner and shoreline violations:

Good Afternoon Lake Associations,

The new City Planner, Steve Timblin, has started and you can reach him at stimblin@city of nisswa.gov and 218.961.4243. There have been several violations in shoreline activity, including the filling of wetlands and public water from a landscaper advertising “DNR approved shorelines” that resulted in a restoration order from the DNR. The property owner worked with this company because they felt they were doing the right thing. Please refer to the article below from MPR:

Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge. MPR News.

It has been such a privilege to be the City Planner for the City of Nisswa and am grateful to the people and experiences I’ve had during my time here.

Bethany Soderlund

-Article on lake shore preservation. Edna and Fawn is considered moderate quality

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/08/15/turning-minnesota-lake-homeowners-into-shoreline-stewards-quit-mowing-lawns

– To be held on Saturday, August 31st at the Kochevar home – 4196 Upper Roy Lake Road.

– End of Summer Meeting at 3 pm, Social Hour at 4 pm, and Pig Roast and BBQ at 5 pm.

– Side sign-up to be sent to members prior to Roast.

-Members / kids 12 and under are Free; Non-members are $5 per person.

Please bring a lawn chair and beverage. Hope you can join!

Thank you to all who participated in the parade! It’s fun tossing freezies to those dockside, as well as seeing all of the creative boat decorations and ensembles!

The top 3 scoring boats (based on the judging criteria-current theme, creativity/originality, and enthusiasm/overall vibe) are….

Boat # 6- Schoeb’s (Prince-Purple)

Boat #5 – Bouc’s (Entertainers)

Boat #7- Miller’s (Giant Cell Phone) 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Keep checking back for future information on the upcoming End of Year Meeting and Pig Roast held on August 31st.

• 80’s Theme
• Parade LINE UP @ 2:45 (See visual for reference)
• All are welcome to participate
  • #’s for judging will be distributed to current members for prize possibilities. 
  • **VISIBLY Display # on LEFT side of boat (shore side) for judges around the lakes to see
  • Non-members participating- join in line w/o a #
• Parade START @ 3:00, following Lead Boat
  • Upon end of parade, return #’s to Lead Boat
• Lead Boat will follow the shoreline of both lakes, ending back at the access.
  • #1: Single File Approach for boat #
  • #2: Receive boat # @ access dock
  • #3: Form single line in numerical order, waiting for Lead Boat to start parade

Judges scoring will be tallied and prizes announced on the website on the 4th.

EDNA-FAWN LAKE ASSOCIATION

25 May 2024 / 10 AM / Nisswa, MN

ATTENDEES (All Members)

AGENDA

Discussion Points

• Abbey- Treasury Report
  • 2023 Spent $1,236 on all expenses
  • Currently have $3,027 in account, before meeting/dues collected
• Open Positions
  • President and Treasurer, email Melissa for Nominations prior to 6/4
  • 1 or 2 board positions. President likely to fall into Board position during transition
• EFLA Website
  • Laurie made updates
• Merchandise
  • Melissa to distribute PDF of all available items
  • Hannah will be taking orders until 6/7, as they are custom printed
• Tree Report
  • Matt John provided summary of the previously planted trees.
    • Motion passed to spend $1,500 on new trees to plant by the wetlands. Matt John to headline committee
• Boat Parade
  • July 3^rd boat parade to commence at Abbey’s (outside of the access) with 80’s Theme
  • Prizes for 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd. Secret Judges will verify winners
• Golf Tournament
  • Eric will coordinate those who wish to participate in a EFLA golf tournament this fall. Course and time TBD (likely Preserve or Pines).
• Annual Pig Roast
  • Committee spot open. Need to assign new location for this fall. TBD

New Business

Group- Review Role Bylaws/Terms

Matt John- Tree Report

Melissa- 2024 Boat Parade, Theme-All 80’s on July 3rd at 3 PM

Laurie- 2024 Merchandise 

Melissa-Crow Wing County Lakes and Rivers Alliance email

Laurie- Website/Imagery

Melissa-Signs/Buoys

Items can be purchased at the store here: https://efla2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Pre-Orders End: FRIDAY, 06-07-24 at midnight

The Annual EFLA Meeting will be on Saturday, May 25 at 10 am at the public landing.

We’ll discuss upcoming events, merchandise, available board member and executive committee positions, collect yearly dues, and more.

Hope to see you there!