Nelson L. Assoc. Board Meeting, Oct. 5, 2026
The meeting was opened promptly by Pres. Lisa Wied at 6:30 pm.
The minutes of the 8/3/26 meeting were read on-line. MOTION: to approve these minutes. Passed.
Members present: All NLA Board members were present.
Treasurer’s Report: We have $5,798 in the checking account, and the Money Market account shows a total of $15,898.
Picnic Review: There were approx.. 102 in attendance this past August, 2026. There was a consensus to change our raffle prizes for next year. With lower receipts for this year’s raffle, we need something different in prizes.
Fall Newsletter Updates: Here are upcoming datesfor activities on Nelson L.: Winter Rama – Jan. 16, 2027. Nelson L. Fishing event – Feb. 13, 2027. NLA Annual Meeting – June 12, 2027. Annual Picnic and Kayak event – Aug. 21, 2027.
2027 Scholarship Award: This award will be handled by Mark Schaenzer and Michelle Tripp. We will again be giving $1,000 for this award. They will gather award info from Casey Stangl.
Buoy change-out: Kelly Flanagan and Scott Wied got the buoys changed over on Sept. 22nd.
CBCW Grant Application: The application was sent in at the end of September. Lisa Wied will coordinate and submit the CBCW grant application. Mike Jacobson will coordinate the Boat Landing Monitoring Program. This will also include staffing for this program.
Civil Air Patrol: For the use of their tables and chairs. MOTION: to donate $250 for their tables/chairs. Passed.
Membership Dues going on-line: Kelly Flanagan and Neil Ellis will look into the over-all on-line billing process, including fees and website requirements. MOTION: to submit an application to be recognized as a non-profit for Venmo/Paypal on-line payments. Passed.
Wake Surfing Ordinance: There was a long discussion on ways to keep wake surfing from happening on Nelson L. Many residents noticed increased duration and amounts of algae blooms this past Summer. MOTION: to evaluate other local lakes’ signage with a recommendation for signage on Nelson L. including educational information on wake enhanced activities. Passed.
County Conservation Liaison: Scott Wied will lead this effort for NLA.
Sawyer County Lakes Forum: Mike Jacobson will lead this effort for NLA.
Lenroot Township Board: National elections coming up on Nov. 3, 2026. A town clerk will soon be needed. Let Gordy Christians know if you are aware of someone with interest in this position.
A portion of boat inspections and insurance is paid by the Township. In 2027, this will be the last year pf the cycle where NLA will pay for walleye stocking in Nelson L. MOTION: to use $7,500 for walleye stocking in 2027. Passed.
Next Board meeting will be on Dec. 7, 2026.
Respectively submitted,
Steve Bilitz, Secr.