Summer - Gull Chain of Lakes Association

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACTING PRESIDENTS
Marvin Meyer - Gull, Wilson Bay
828-9577, mpatmeyer@msn.com
John Taylor – Gull, East Side
963-2229, taylorjc@uslink.net
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/TREASURER
Rosemary Goff – Margaret
963-3542, togo@nisswa.net
COMMUNITY RELATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
Rob Johnson – Gull Narrows
820-2431, robj@brainerd.net
Elsie Zapffe-Verdeja – Gull, East Side
963-2218(Summer), ezapffe@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Mary & Steve Lienke – Margaret
963-9814, mslienke@msn.com
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Robert Eliason – Bass Lake
568-7868, reliason@tds.net
Charles McQuinn – Gull, Northeast Side
612-280-1901, charles@lakeregionstorage.com
SAFETY & RECREATION
John Taylor – Gull, East Side
963-2229, taylorjc@uslink.net
Bob Toborg – Margaret
963-3542, togo@nisswa.net
Steve Allex - Gull
829-2612; savesta@msn.com
Tim Brastrup - DNR Representative, Fisheries
833-8636; tim.brastrup@dnr.state.mn.us
Mark Engstrand – Gull, East Side
330-1240; gulllakeguy@aol.com
Ron Faust – Gull
961-1617; ronfaust@mac.com
MaryKay Larson – US Army Corps of Engineers
Manager, Gull Lake Dam Recreation Area
829-2797; MaryKay.L.Larson@usace.army.mil
Don Samuelson – Gull, Booming Out Bay
829-4898; donsam@brainerd.net
Cathy Taylor – Gull, East Side
963-2229; cathyt@uslink.net
Elsie Zapffe-Verdeja - Gull
963-2218; ezapffe@hotmail.com
WEBSITE MANAGER
Dave Anderson – Bass Lake
952-935-0106, L-S-I@comcast.net
EX-OFFICIO PRESIDENTS
Bob Grussendorf – Upper Gull
568-4349, loonsongull@charter.net
Dore Mesch - Upper Gull
568-5612, dorymesch@uslink.net
Bill Rickmeyer - Gull, West Side
963-4893, Bill.rickmeyer@remax.net
website:
gcola.org
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
John Taylor
What a beautiful summer we have had so far. I hope that
you all have been able to sit back in your lawn chairs and
enjoy this beautiful resource we are so fortunate to be able to
enjoy. Know that your Board is working hard to do what we
can to help protect it.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Bob Grussendorf for serving
as President of our association for the past year. Bob,
unfortunately, decided not to seek reelection. Thanks for all
of your time and hard work. Marv Meyer and I will share
the role of acting president for the remainder of the year.
Bob started several projects that we plan to continue. One is
the inspection of boats by DNR interns at the two DNR
Landings on Gull and the one Corp of Engineers landing. On
weekends this summer we paid the DNR to have interns at
these landings to check boats going and coming from our
public landings for exotics’ species that are not currently a
problem on the chain. We are currently looking into the possibly
of expanding this project to 5-7 days a week. The cost
for the interns in 2008 was $10,000.00 less a $5,000.00 grant.
The cost of having interns at the landing 7 days a week for 3
months would be about $25,000. Lakes that have Eurasian
water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed and other exotic aquatic
species are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars each
year. So prevention is the first thing we must do, and it takes
dollars to do this. I hope that while you are writing those
contribution checks this year you add as much as you can for
this environmental project.
Other current projects include the development of an action
plan for treating or controlling exotic species if they are introduced
to our lakes, exploring ways the Gull Lake Yacht Club
and your Lake Association can work together to achieve
mutual goals, shoreland restoration projects and a volunteer
LAKES PRINTING CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
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Lakes Printing in Brainerd is the only business that is allowed access to
our Association member list and only for the purpose of mailing our
newsletter. They have issued the following confidentiality policy.
We have a strict policy of confidentiality. We will not sell, trade, swap or
in any other way use your list for anything except mailing your newsletter.
We understand fully that you are the owner of the list and we simply
have an electronic copy on our system for your use. This policy is not just
for the Gull Chain of Lakes Association, it is applied to all customers.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
John Taylor
Eurasian water milfoil search in the fall. We will keep you up to date on these projects in future newsletters
and on our website, www.gcola.org
If you have any suggestion, feed back on what we are doing, new ideas you would like us to take a look
at, or to tell us what we are doing you do not agree with please contact
me at taylorjc@uslink.net or Rosemary at togo@nisswa.net or any of our other directors.
Enjoy the rest of the summer, and the fall colors that are already beginning to appear.
2008 ANNUAL MEETING
The storm of the summer - when everyone’s electricity took its own vacation - occurred less than 24 hours after the
2008 Gull Chain of Lakes Association Annual Membership Meeting.
Unaware, new members and old came together to taste this year’s selection of brats and burgers and to
listen to updates of interest to those who hold this area of northern Minnesota uppermost in their
thoughts and cares. Water clarity (better than usual), financial reports (all in order), news from the Corps
of Engineers and the DNR (ROPE study hearings in September and fish stocking news) all preceded
Paula West’s report of Mission Lake’s finding of evidence of Eurasian Milfoil in their sky blue waters.
We listened closely to every lake association’s worst fear enacted in our own neighborhood, especially
when told that the state has no program or plans to deal with such invasive species. Having heard earlier
from Doug Miller of the efforts to improve the status of Lake Margaret, we all felt a “call to arms” of
sorts, for each of us is responsible for every lake darkened by such abuse, being that it is a result of
human error, not nature. Such was our interest that the meeting ran over its two hour allotment to
almost three hours. The local law enforcement officials were there to answer questions as usual. Looking
forward to seeing each one of you then - same time (5-7 pm) and place (Zapffe’s) - Thursday, July 9, 2009.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
The Annual Meeting generated interest leading to three new members on our Gull Chain of Lakes
Association board:
Steve Allex, was the first to jump in to help. He submitted his name for election at the Annual Meeting
and was voted in. For thirty years Steve developed medical devices while working for Guidant and
Medtronic. He is now a consultant. We are looking forward to his help in our stewardship of the lakes.
Ron Faust, a retired anesthesiologist from Mayo Clinic, was at the Annual Meeting, showed up the following
Saturday morning and was voted in faster than he could hook up an IV! He thinks our lakes are a
“precious resource.” In his own words, “The more I get to explore it, the more I think it needs to be kept
as such.” We are all agreeing with you there, Ron!
Last, but not least, our old pal and past board member, Don Samuelson, has come back to join us.
Having served in the legislature for over 30 years, he brings valuable experience to the Board!
All three of these gentlemen will add expertise and energy to a board that needs both of these qualities.
Our thanks go out to all of them beforehand!
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WHERE’S MY BUOY
Out of the 100+ buoys in our Gull Chain Navigational System, about one third are named. Some of the
best ones are the personal monikers, labeling the buoy as a memorial to a not forgotten friend or family
member. Just keep in mind a couple of clarifications resulting from questions asked of our buoy barge
personnel:
• Searching through numerous buoys, quickly trying to place them as soon as the ice comes off the lake,
makes it inopportune for a memorial buoy to be assigned to a specific location. Instead, take an afternoon
to tour the lake chain. You’ll find your buoy and others which, like yours, represent a backbone of
financial support to our system.
• There is a time element to the buoys as their printed tag lasts only five to seven years. Ditto the buoy,
itself. So, if you have not been able to find your buoy, you might want to find your wallet and...well, you
get the idea!
• Buoys can be placed only as determined by the physical necessity of steering boats away from dangerous
situations. They are not for arbitrary directing of boats away from personal locations, such as your
dock or favorite fishing hole.
• Should a buoy float up on your shore, leave it on the dock or nearby and not behind the garage where
buoy personnel cannot see it from the barge.
Finally, a sincere thank you goes out to all who have so kindly made our buoy system one renowned for
its extensiveness and attention to lake detail. It is truly the faceplate to the Gull Chain of Lakes
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SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL REPORT
Bob Toborg 218-963-3542 togo@nisswa.net • John Taylor 218-963-2229 john@gala.org - Co-Chairpersons
This summer has been a busy one for your safety and recreation committee, mostly on the safety side. .In
June we assisted the Crow Wing County in holding 2 water safety classes that educated about 50 of our
young adults, ages 13-17, in learning the rules of boating and personal water craft. We have been assisting
Crow Wing County about 20 years with these classes and hope to do so many years in the future. We
want to thank Lutheran Church of the Cross for letting us hold the classes there, Grand View Lodge for
transporting the attendees to Zorbaz, and Zorbaz for allowing us to use their facilities for the boating portion
of the classes.
As we mentioned last year, Nisswa Marine was kind enough to donate a 24 foot Primer Pontoon to
replace the aging and unsafe buoy barge that gave us over 12 years of service. This past winter extensive
upgrades were done by Nisswa Marine at their cost or below. The buoy barge is now ready for many
years of service to install, maintain and remove the lighted buoy system that is the envy of every lake in
Minnesota.
This summer we have replaced 10 of our aging buoys with new ones, rewrapped about 35 buoys (we
purchase new wrappers for the rock buoys, black & white stripped buoys, and danger buoys) and put
new three inch reflector tape at the top of all the navigational buoys. In addition to this, bird droppings
must be cleaned from the tops of all the lights every 2-3 weeks so the solar panels will recharge the batteries.
Remember the replacement of buoys, supplies, maintenance, and installation removal of the system
is supported by your donations. We need you to give even more than in the past because of increasing
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AND OTHER MATTERS)
In order to keep you better informed about the use
of your dues and donations we are providing you
with a Profit and Loss statement compared to the
yearly budget that was voted on at the annual
meeting this past July. The numbers in the budget
columns are for the fiscal year (July 1 st to June
30 th) , which the board uses as a guide. If some
area, like Environmental has projects that will surpass
the $10,500.00 budget then your board uses
funds from other areas for the new project, or asks
for additional contributions from members to
cover the additional cost. A good example of this
would be the proposed expansion of the DNR
Interns at the public landings which is under consideration
by the Board.
Also your Board has decided to change the fiscal
year for Gull Chain of Lakes Association from the
current July 1 st to June 30 th , to a calendar year. So
beginning in 2009, our fiscal year will be changed
to the calendar year January 1 st to December 31 st .
This will simplify everything from bookkeeping to
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NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITOL
STAR LAKE PROGRAM
A new initiative passed into law this past session is designed to harness the power of lake associations to
improve the health and sustainability of Minnesota’s lakes. According to the plan’s author, Sen. Mary
Olson, - Bemidji, the Star Lake program will recognize and assist lake associations that voluntarily implement
water-friendly lake management practices beyond what is currently required by law.
“Lake associations across the state are putting a tremendous amount of effort into improving and protecting
the water quality of their local lake,” said Sen. Olson. “By partnering with those organizations that
are already hard at work in defense of the state’s lakes, the Star Lake program will allow the state to use
its investments in water management as efficiently as possible.”
The plan establishes the Star Lake Board, which will be comprised of lakeshore owners and representatives
from several state agencies. The Board will be charged with reviewing applications from lake associations
seeking the Star Lake designation. In order to be eligible for the designation, a lake association
must meet a number of criteria, including:
• Developing and updating a star lake or river management plan that aims to
improve the health of the lake, identify opportunities for public-private partnerships,
promote shoreland best management practices, and educate association members;
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• Maintaining a membership of at least half of the private shoreland owners;
• Participating in a water quality monitoring program that meets Pollution Control
Agency standards; and,
* Holding annual meetings to review the Star Lake plan and notify appropriate state agencies and local
government units in the development and monitoring of the star lake or river management plan.
The Star Lake Board will then work with private and public entities to leverage resources and technical
assistance to help Star Lakes achieve the goals laid out in their lake management plans. In addition, the
bill contains a provision that allows state agencies to prioritize Star Lakes when allocating financial and
staff resources.
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DOCK RULES
In response to the controversy raised earlier this year when the DNR issued rules which allow dock platforms
of up to 170 square feet for a period of five years, legislation was passed requiring the DNR to take
the issue of docks and related structures through the formal rulemaking process at the same time shoreland
standards rulemaking is taking place. The legislation does not attempt to set new rules for the size
of docks but asks the DNR to bring the public and the scientific community into the discussion through
the formal rule-making process to ensure the established rules are in the best interest of Minnesota lakes,
lakeshore owners and the general public.
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SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
The 2007 Legislature passed a requirement that the DNR begin rulemaking to update the state’s minimum
shoreland standards. In January, 2008, the DNR published a Request for Comments relating to proposed
revisions and are considering public input received prior to May 20, 2008. In addition, a series of
meetings were held across the state to receive input on potential shoreland rule revisions. At least three
advisory committees will be convened across the state to generate a report recommending policies and
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FOCUS ON INVASIVE SPECIES
This is an ongoing series of information articles talking about exotic aquatic plants and species that
could be a threat to the Gull Chain of Lakes.
CURLY- LEAF PONDWEED
Curly-leaf pondweed is an invasive aquatic perennial that is native to Eurasia, Africa and Australia. It
was introduced to U.S. waters in the mid-1980’s by hobbyists who used it as an aquarium plant. The
leaves appear reddish-brown in the water but are green when pulled out and examined closely. Leaves
are oblong and about 3 inches long, with distinct wavy edges that are finely toothed; leaves are arranged
alternately around the stem. Leaves produce winter buds which begin growing under the ice in early
spring and surface in June. The plant usually drops to the lake bottom by early July.
Curly-leaf pondweed is spread through burr-like winter buds (trurions), which are moved among waterways.
It becomes invasive in some areas because of its tolerance for low light and low water temperatures.
Plant die-offs in July may result in a critical loss of dissolved oxygen and can contribute to nutrients
which contribute to algal blooms, as well as create unpleasant stinking messes on beaches. It also
forms surface mats that interfere with aquatic recreation.
Although curly-leaf pondweed cannot be eradicated, it can be controlled. DNR permits are required for
chemical and mechanical treatments. Since trurions and plant fragments can be carried on boats, trailers,
motors and fishing gear, inspection of boats moving from lake to lake is very important. Even better is
using a high-pressure wand and hot water to spray and wash boats and trailers to remove invasive
species. Lake Margaret is in the second year of a five year program to control the curly-leaf pondweed
in that Gull Chain of Lakes.
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CONSERVATION EASEMENTS—INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR LAND PROTECTION
Fueled by the fastest growing population in the upper Midwest, more than a million acres of open farm
lands, wild shorelines and natural areas across Minnesota will be converted to residential or commercial
uses in the next 25 years. Balancing this growth with the state’s tradition of conservation is one of
Minnesota’s greatest challenges.
Fortunately, there are options for land protection-innovative tools and strategies that can help preserve
our State’s natural and scenic heritage for future generations. One of the most powerful of these tools is a
conservation easement, an option which helps protect private land for the public good. Cass County has
taken an active role in holding conservation easements and helping negotiate easements with other organizations
like the Leech Lake Watershed Foundation, and the Minnesota Land Trust. The County is in the
process of closing 4 conservation easements using a grant from the Board of Water and Soil Resources for
closing costs.
Conservation easements are individually tailored agreements through which landowners voluntarily limit
the use and development of their property to permanently preserve its natural or scenic features. These
features, called conservation values, might include significant wildlife and plant habitat, lake or river
shoreline, wetlands or important scenic or cultural lands which benefit the public. Each conservation
easement is unique and is individually crafted to reflect the special characteristics of the land and the particular
situation of the landowner.
In order to protect these conservation values, certain restrictions on use of the property and the reserved
rights of the landowner are detailed in the conservation easement which is a legal, recorded document.
The easement is conveyed to a non-profit conservation organization or government agency qualified to
hold and enforce easements. Once the easement is signed by the landowner and the easement holder, the
document is filed with the local county land records. Most conservation easements are perpetual. They
apply to the current owner and all future landowners, permanently protecting the property.
What types of land are suitable for an easement Conservation easements can be used to protect a variety
of lands that have conservation value depending on the goals of the landowner and the organization
holding the easement. For instance, the Minnesota Land Trust concentrates its efforts on:
• Natural habitat for wildlife, fish and plants such as prairies, forests, bluff lands and wetlands
• Lakeshore, rivers and streams, which are the natural features and systems for which Minnesota is recognized
• Scenic landscapes, particularly those with local community significance
The vast majority of conservation easements are placed on privately owned lands. However, there are rare
occasions when public lands may be protected with a conservation easement. For example, private land
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encumbered by an easement may be subsequently transferred to a public entity. Or a city or town may
seek permanent protection of a particularly sensitive parcel of its own land.
Not all land is suitable for protection with a conservation easement. Some small or isolated properties,
lands with limited conservation values or situations in which a landowner desires to retain certain rights
that would conflict with an easement’s conservation purpose will not warrant a conservation easement.
What restrictions may be included in a conservation easement The restrictions set out in each conservation
easement are established to protect the specific conservation values that have been identified on that
particular piece of land. Restrictions may apply to all of a landowner’s property or to only a portion of it.
Among other things, easements typically address:
• Commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses
• Limitations on buildings and other structures
• Mining and other surface alterations
• Roads and utilities
• Disturbance of vegetation or water features
• Division of the property into multiple parcels
Restrictions will reflect the unique characteristics of each property. For example, an easement that preserves
rare woodland habitat for a rare or endangered species may require the property to be left entirely
in its natural state, prohibiting all development. Or, to protect a lake or stream, an easement may allow
limited inland construction of buildings or trails while restricting construction or disturbance along the
more fragile shoreline. Some easements may permit continued farming or limited timbering, while others
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may provide for enhancement of wildlife habitat or restoration of native prairie.
All restrictions, reserved rights or permitted uses must not adversely impact the property’s conservation
values.
What rights are retained by the landowner A landowner retains all rights to the property not specifically
restricted or relinquished by the easement. The landowner still owns the land and has the right to use it for
any purpose that is consistent with the easement.
• Sell or transfer the land or leave the land to others in a will
• Maintain an existing residence or structures
• Manage the habitat or natural areas
• Establish trails and otherwise enjoy the property
What are the landowner’s responsibilities With a conservation easement, the landowner remains responsible
for the land; for its maintenance and upkeep, for paying taxes and for otherwise meeting the typical
obligations of land ownership. Conservation easements add only a few further requirements. In addition to
complying with the stated restrictions, landowners must:
Notify the easement holder of proposed changes to the property
Allow periodic monitoring visits
Notify the easement holder when selling or transferring the property
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CONSERVATION EASEMENTS—INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR LAND PROTECTION
What are the easement holder’s responsibilities The easement holder is obligated to monitor and enforce
the terms of each easement that it holds. A representative will periodically schedule monitoring visits to
the property to make sure the land continues to be used in accordance with the easement. If necessary, the
easement holder will legally defend its easements in the event of a violation. The easement holder does
not otherwise have the right to use the property without the landowner’s permission.
Conservation easements give landowners peace of mind, knowing that their commitment to protecting
their land will be forever respected and remain an enduring legacy for their family and their community.
There are also several potential financial benefits:
Income Taxes: As with other charitable contributions, the donation of a conservation easement under certain
circumstances may allow the landowner to claim a federal income tax deduction for the value of the
easement. This value must be established by a qualified appraisal. The Internal Revenue Service has specific
guidelines regarding conservation easement donations. For example, the easement must be perpetual,
the holder must be a qualified conservation organization or government entity, and the property must
have specific, significant conservation values that benefit the public.
Estate Taxes: A gift of a conservation easement may also reduce estate taxes. Land encumbered by an
easement that reduces the overall value of the land will likely reduce the overall value of the landowner’s
estate, thereby lowering the estate tax obligations. Preserving their land with a conservation easement has
helped many families transfer their land to the next generation with its natural features intact.
Property Taxes: A conservation easement that reduces the overall value of the land may result in lowered
annual property taxes. Adjustments to property taxes will vary between properties and jurisdictions.
Sale of an Easement: Occasionally the easement holder has access to funds to purchase a conservation
easement. Landowners who sell an easement for less than full market value may also be eligible for tax
benefits as described above.
Continued on page 18
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CONSERVATION EASEMENTS—INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR LAND PROTECTION
Landowners should note that the rules governing all of these potential benefits are complex and require
the advice of professional advisors.
What are the benefits to the community Conservation easements provide Minnesotans with confidence
that our natural assets are safeguarded from inappropriate future development. Easements can help
achieve many community objectives such as:
Protecting scenic views and community character
Connecting natural areas for wildlife habitat
Maintaining the water quality and overall health of local lakes and rivers
Keeping land on local tax rolls while using fewer public services
Stretching limited public conservation dollars
What is the process for donating a conservation easement The easement donation process can easily
take up to six months or longer. This allows enough time for the landowner and easement holder to
thoughtfully consider and address all of the complex issues involved. Completing a conservation easement
includes:
One or more site visits to understand conservation values and other issues
Review of title to ensure clear title, secure legal access and subordination of any mortgages
Development of maps, photographs and other appropriate documentation
Negotiation and final approval of the conservation easement
Completion of a qualified appraisal, if applicable
Signing and recording the conservation easement document
Continued on page 19
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CONSERVATION EASEMENTS—INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR LAND PROTECTION
Once the terms of the easement have been agreed to, a baseline property report is created to document
the condition of the land at the time the easement is conveyed. This report will provide the background
information against which the property is monitored and evaluated over time in order to determine if
there has been a violation of the terms of the easement.
What advice should landowners seek before donating an easement The easement holder or other organizations
like the Minnesota Land Trust can provide a great deal of information about conservation easements
and other conservation options. However, the easement holder cannot provide legal or financial
advice to landowners. Nor can they guarantee that a landowner’s financial objectives will be realized.
Because conservation easements are perpetual and involve a technical area of the law, landowners should
consult with their own attorney to review the easement project in detail. If income or estate tax benefits
are important, landowners may also wish to consult with an accountant or tax planner. Finally, landowners
will need to seek the advice of a qualified real estate appraiser if they intend to take a tax deduction.
For more information on conservation easements, contact:
John Sumption,
Cass County Environmental Services,
(218-547-7256)
Kris Larson,
Minnesota Land Trust,
(218-722-4641)
Paula West,
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2008 NEW MEMBERS AND DONATORS
Welcome 2008 New Members!
Leith & Charleen Anderson, Roy • Dave Boerser, Gull • David & Janet Galassi, Gull • Harold & Virginia Griffith, Gull
Steve and Robyn Hinson, Gull • Dennis & Rachel Hollstadt, Gull • Tad Hoskins • Stanley & Bonnie Jorgenson
William & Catherine King, Margaret • Walter & Carla LeVesque, Upper Gull • John Rauth, Gull
Ann Marie Simons, Nisswa • Keith & Molly Sorensen, Nisswa • Steve & Carol Vevea, Margaret
Jim & Diane Whiting, Upper Gull • James and Patricia Woerner • George and Kelli Zeller, Gull
2008 Donators
(Names printed are those who have contributed more than the $50 dues amount)
OSPREY ($1,000-$5,000)
Anonymous Donor • Bob Grussendorf/ Sherry Sparrow, Upper Gull • W. Carlisle Mabrey, III, Gull • Ken Malecha, Gull Lake Association
HAWKS ($100-$999)
Steve & Kathleen Allex, Gull • Anonymous Donor • Andy & Kristi Anderson, Nisswa • Dave and Marian Anderson, Bass
Pat & Sandy Baldwin, Gull • Carol & Don Birkeland, Bass • Matt & Lonnie Boe, Upper Gull • Fred & Mary Boos, Gull
Brainerd Jaycees Fishing Extravaganza • Justin & Pat Bratnober, Gull • Ron & Jean Brown, Gull • Bill & Phyllis Bryan, Gull
Anne & John Bunten, Gull • Glen & Sandy Cook, Margaret • Cindy & Phil Dalen, Gull • Ken & Linda Darula, Gull
Vincent and Martha Driessen, Gull • Kevin & Betsy Egan, Margaret • Curtis & Julie Evert, Gull • Dave & Debby Felske, Gull
John & Bette Goplen, Gull • Alan & Jane Gunsbury, Gull • Christina & George Hart, Gull • Bruce Harrier, Bass
Ron & Lisa Have, Gull • Derrill & Marilyn Holland, Gull • Arnold & Joan Johnson, Gull • Ed & Ann Kelly, Gull
Marie & Roger Landsburg, Gull • Doug & Pat Lewis, Gull • Barbara & Jim Lupient, Gull • Jerry & Lori Lyng, Gull
Roger & Judy Lykins, Gull • David Mandt, Gull • John & Christine Maxson, Gull • Charles McQuinn, Gull
Peter & Patricia Mohin, Gull • Arne & Lisa Moores, Gull • Joe Mucha, Gull • Muskies, Inc.
Randall & Barbara Noddings, Gull • Jeff & Sandy Norblom, Roy • Charlie & Sharon Pearson, Margaret Channel
Donald & Charlaine Perkl, Gull • Dale and Jeri Peterson, Gull • Dona Jean Pierce, Margaret • John & Jackie Reedy, Gull
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2008 NEW MEMBERS AND DONATORS
HAWKS ($100-$999)
Shirley & Sid Rhinehart, Nisswa • William Ribbel, Gull • Kay & Craig Robinson, Gull • Peter & Gudrun Schmitz, Gull
Marc & Beth Swiontkowski, Margaret • Bob Toborg & Rosemary Goff, Margaret • Mark & Terri Poindexter, Spider
Elsie & Carlos Zappfe-Verdeja, Gull • Jim & Diane Whiting, Upper Gull • Alex & Michelle Wilson, Gull
GULLS ($1-$99)
Clifford Anderson, Gull • Lloyd & Ann Arhart, Gull • Ken & Mary Baker, Gull • Looe Baker, Gull • Mary Ann & Looe Baker,III, Gull
Pat & Dave Baldwin, Gull • Margaret & Robert Beck, Roy • Adrian Beltrand, Upper Gull • Joan & Ray Benson, Nisswa
Mark & Angie Benson, Nisswa • Leslie & Wayne Benz, Love • Vern & Lois Berglin, Gull • Uldis & Patricia Birznieks, Gull
Jerry & Lois Bjurstrom, Upper Gull • Pat & Gary Bluth, Gull • Steve Boe, Upper Gull • John & Mary Boeder, Gull
Robert & Terrie Bormann, Gull • Bob & Susan Bratnober, Gull • Mike & Jean Buller, Gull • Barbara Campbell, Gull
Keith & Mary Fran Campbell, Gull • Dan & Karen Casperson, Upper Gull • Jack & Liz Coffey, Nisswa • Tom & Barbie Deans, Gull
Dennis & Lucille Denger. Gull • Richard Dore, Gull • Charles & Peggy Ebert, Gull • Tom Eisler, Gull Narrows
Carole & Wendell Eliseuson, Gull • Craig & Margie Ensign, Gull • Don & Gayle Erickson, Gull • Lynn Ewing, Gull
Rich & Barb Gabriel, Gull • Joe & Diane Galassi, Gull • Steve Garske, Gull • John Gawlik, Gull • Paul & Shelley Gintner, Gull
Chuck & Clairene Grillo, Gull • Jane & John Guild, Gull • Bill & Sue Hart, Gull • Bill & Kathy Haug, Gull
Lise & Dan Herren, Upper Gull • Jerry Hewitt, Nisswa • Jennifer Hicks, Gull • Colleen and Paul Holmquist, Gull
Carol Hylton & Joan Ward, Gull • Ron & Ginger Hustvedt, Upper Gull • Donald & Marilyn Johannsen, Gull
Bruce & Sharalyn Johnson, Roy • Clark & Carolyn Johnson, Gull • Dennis & Roberta Keller, Gull • Todd & Anita Kimmes, Gull
David Knapp & Jerilyn Rogers, Gull • Gary & Kelley Knight, Margaret • Charles & Nan Larson, Upper Gull • Elaine Leach, Margaret
Wayne & Mary Leland, Upper Gull • Rolland Loomer, Margaret • Arnold & Marilyn Lubrecht, Gull • Mike & Sandy Luker, Gull Narrows
Tom & Tammy Malat, Gull • Brian and Susan Mark • Gary & Jane Marsden, Upper Gull • Lee & Linda Martin, Upper Gull
Katharine Marvin, Gull • David McCarthy, Gull • Harriet & Shelley McDonald, Gull • Robert McMenoman, Gull
Jean & Phill McMullen, Upper Gull • David & Jan McNair, Gull • Al & Mary Agnes McQuinn, Gull • Bob & Alma Miller, Gull
David & Joan Miller, Gull • Jan & Jim Moe, Gull • Colleen Mooney, Gull • Charlene & Richard Myklebust, Roy • Ron Naslund, Gull
David & Kathy Olson, Gull • Denise & Stephen Park, Gull • John Porter, Gull • Ken & Jane Powell, Gull • Betty & Roland Rasmussen, Bass
Margie & John Sampsell, Gull • Don & Nancy Samuelson, Gull • Jeanne & Charles Scheiderer, Gull • Tom & Patty Steiger, Gull
Ken Stevens, Gull • Bob & Rita Sundberg, Gull • Tom & Sandy Sydloski, Spider • John Tarbuck, Gull • Lowell & Ruth Trepp, Margaret
Mary Vilett, Gull • Harlan & Sharon Wachholz, Roy • Doug & Deb Wagman, Gull • Roger Willow, Gull • Sue Winterstein, Gull Narrows
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GULL LAKE YACHT CLUB
The Gull Lake Yacht Club is a volunteer based non-profit organization founded in 1947, and the Gull
Lake Sailing School was added in 1959. Throughout the years, many individuals have added their touch
to the legacy of the club. With growing membership and a rising number of individuals of all ages in the
sailing school, the vision that many have had in the past for a new and larger facility is now becoming a
reality.
The Gull Lake Yacht Club (GLYC) Board of Directors and the Gull Lake Sailing School (GLSS) are in the
process of fundraising $900,000 to $1.2 million for the building of The Gull Lake Sailing School’s Family
Center. With the immense support from donations, $745,000 has been raised, which will allow this new
facility to come to fruition by July 2009. The new clubhouse will be a state-of-the-art facility including a
catering kitchen and catering hall which will host sailing races, parties, weddings and more. The lower
level of the clubhouse will provide classrooms for education on sailing, boating and water safety and
awareness of keeping the precious waters of the Gull Lake Chain clean and safe. The Gull Lake Yacht
Club and GCOLA are currently exploring ways we can work together to provide the community with
fun, education, and a clean and safe lake.
Cheryl Cote, Commodore of GLYC, and Charles McQuinn, Vice Commodore and also a member of
GCOLA, along with a seven member Board of Directors have invited GCOLA to hold the Association’s
annual meeting at the new clubhouse. They also invite communication and see the benefits of the growing
synergy between the two organizations. If you would like to know more about GLYC, or would like
to contact any of the GLYC Board, please visit www.glyc.com.
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GULL LAKE PROFILES
Lost Lake Lodge
In 1945 Ray and Fran Schwartz purchased Lost Lake and the land that
the resort sits on and started the restaurant in 1947. Lost Lake Lodge
sits on a hill overlooking the Gull Lake Narrows and their own Lost
Lake. The buoys that are used on Gull Lake are stored on their property
just off the Gull Lake Narrows during the winter months.
Over the past 60 years the resort has expanded from a small kitchen
and dining room to a quiet and peaceful resort with a wonderful
restaurant. The resort now has 13 modern cabins and two dining rooms, the Knotty Pine and the Bistro.
The cabins range from 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms and the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pastries are made fresh every day and the breads are made with flour that was ground in our own Grist
Mill. Dining at Lost Lake Lodge will renew your desire for enjoying food that is professionally prepared
by trained chefs and served by staff dedicated to making your night out memorable.
The resort is an All-inclusive resort that includes a lodge breakfast, a 4 course dinner in the evening, the
use of paddle boats, canoes, bikes, daily housekeeping and all of the resort amenities plus a children’s
program in your daily rate. Lost Lake Lodge offers a No Work vacation. Pat and Doug Lewis, the current
owners, remodeled the lodge and updated the resort and have carried on the tradition of keeping
the resort a very special place to vacation and dine. Today Lodge Lake Lodge is open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Come by boat or car. Their address is 7965 Lost Lake Rd. in Lake Shore just off County Rd
77. Turn north across from the boat landing and follow the signs. For more information, call 218- 963-
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ROPE MEETING SCHEDULED
The long awaited public hearing on the Corps of Engineers new proposed operating rules for the Gull
Chain of Lakes reservoir has been scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Nisswa Community
Center from 6-8 PM. This will be your opportunity to comment on proposed changes to reservoir operation
and its effect on our lakes. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
RESERVOIR WATER LEVELS
As of August 5th, 2008, the water level on Gull Lake is 1193.87 feet, with a discharge from the dam of
approximately 20 cfs. This puts us in the middle of the summer band.
As a reminder Gull Lake has a three inch summer band that ranges from 1193.75 to 1194.00 feet. Gull
Lake also has a minimum flow from the dam of 20 cfs. This means that until the lake reaches an elevation
of 1192.75 feet the flow will not be less than 20 cfs. If the lake reaches 1192.75 the flow may be
reduced to 10 cfs.
Another reminder is that more water is lost from the lake from evaporation than from the minimum flow
out of the dam. During the months of July and August, 4 to 5 inches per month can be lost due to evaporation.
Normal rainfall amounts are needed to maintain lake levels, even at minimum outflows.
CLIMATE
The normal rainfalls for the months of June, July, and August in the Gull Lake Watershed are 3.95, 4.13,
3.75 inches, respectively. This year the watershed had 4.06 inches in June and 3.25 inches in July. Since
July 22nd, Gull Lake has not received any significant rainfall.
The following website contains an abundance of information relating to the climate.
http://www.climate.umn.edu/doc/climate_monitor.htm
MORE INFORMATION
You can visit the Corps of Engineers Water Control Web site at www.rivergages.com for more information
on the regulation of Gull Lake Reservoir. Questions on the regulation of the Gull Lake reservoir can
be directed to Jodi Kormanik-Sonterre at 651-290-5646 at the St. Paul District Water Control, or Mary Kay
Larson at the Gull Lake Dam at 218-829-3334.
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ONLINE BURNING PERMITS
The Minnesota DNR is now offering residents in
Cass and Crow Wing Counties the option of purchasing
annual burning permits on-line. Permits
obtained through this system are valid for the calendar
year in which they are purchased, but must
be activated each day burning occurs. The fee for
the annual permit is $5.00. (Free paper permits
from local fire wardens will still be available.)
Once the fee is paid, you are able to save an electronic
copy of the permit and are asked to print
your permit at the end of the application process.
Activation may be done online and will be possible
only if burning conditions are favorable to allow
open burning. After providing permit information,
permitees receive a message informing them of current
burning regulations and advising them if they
are allowed to burn that day. A confirmation number
issued by the system is used to validate daily
burning and must be recorded on the permit.
Permits available on line are currently only offered
for burning small piles of vegetative material or for
burning areas less than one acre in size. Permits to
burn large piles or larger areas must be obtained
through a local forestry office.
Open burning permits are required when the
ground is not snow covered to a depth of three
inches around the immediate area of the fire, with
the hours of burning limited to between 6 p.m. and
8 a.m. Permits are not needed for a “campfire”
which is not more than three feet in diameter by
three feet high.
For more information log onto:
dnr.state.mn.us/burningpermits/
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GULL CHAIN OF LAKES ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MISSION STATEMENT
The Gull Chain of Lakes Association is an alliance of watershed property interests within the Gull Chain of Lakes in Cass and Crow Wing
Counties. The Association is devoted to the restoration and continued preservation of the highest water quality and environmental
standards achievable, promotion of the responsible use of land and water resources and recreational safety on the Gull Chain of Lakes.
The Gull Chain of Lakes Association is dedicated to representing the interests of lake property owners without bias toward either seasonal
or full time residents. The Association’s primary responsibilities include educating members about best management practices to conserve
water quality, water safety, and controversial lake issues.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO
OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETINGS
You are all welcome to
join us at our monthly Board
of Directors meetings. They
are generally held on the second
Saturday mornings of
each month (with fewer
meetings in the winter
months). Check our website:
to verify meeting dates. We
meet at Grand View Lodge at
8:00 AM for complimentary
breakfast, then the meetings
commence around 8:30. We
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Come see what we do.
Thank You to Grand View Lodge
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Dues for the lake association are $50 per year. They are payable anytime from January 1 – December 31. However, our main dues
drive is in May and June. We are a 501(c)3 corporation which means that all money given by you over and above the $50 dues amount
is tax deductible. If you have not sent in your dues for this year (since January 1, 2008), now is a great time to do so! Contributions
above the $50 dues are greatly appreciated!
If you have sent your dues in any time after January 1, 2008, you are current!
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