Gardner Lake Association
Minutes to Monthly Board Meeting
5/7/25
Meeting Called to Order by Mike Rankin at 4:00 PM on Zoom
Present: Greta Jahraus, Amy Heaven, Leslie Hind, Mike Rankin, Sandy Adams, Mike Stappert
Absent: Ryan Mueller, Blake Larson
1. Call to Order
-The meeting was called to order by Mike Rankin.
3. Treasury Report
-Leslie Hind reported a total balance of $28,750.20 in the treasury.
-Only $150 had been spent since the last meeting for room rental.
-35 tickets have been sold for the upcoming cooler raffle.
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
-The minutes from the last meeting were not formally reviewed due to the absence of the designated minute-taker – Ryan was out sick.
5. Upcoming Events and Planning
-Lake Road Rep Meeting: Scheduled for June 2, 2025. This meeting will focus on event planning and community engagement.
-Dumpster Weekend: Scheduled for June 7-8, 2025. Leslie confirmed that dumpsters will be placed at designated locations. Reminder to respect the property of the residents hosting the dumpsters and take note of the unaccepted items.
-Chili Cook-Off and Other Events: Discussion on the need for volunteers to take charge of various events, including the Fourth of July celebrations and the chili cook-off. Suggestions were made to reach out to community members for assistance.
6. Water Quality Concerns
-Leslie provided an update on water testing conducted by the Kansas Department of Water. Results are pending, and the department will continue to monitor the lake’s water quality.
-Discussion on the presence of zebra mussels and their impact on the lake’s ecosystem. Residents were advised to avoid swimming in areas with visible algae.
7. Development Updates
-Leslie reported on the potential development of land near the lake, with rumors of townhomes being constructed. The team is investigating further details about the development plans.
8. Community Engagement
-The importance of increasing community involvement was emphasized, with suggestions to create a newsletter and utilize social media for better communication.
-Sandy proposed creating a classified section on the Facebook page for residents to buy/sell items.
9. Other Business
-Discussion on the need for a more accessible website and the possibility of sharing administrative responsibilities to ensure timely updates and maintenance.
-Leslie mentioned the task force’s ongoing efforts to address community concerns and keep residents informed.
10. Adjournment
-The meeting was moved to adjourn by Amy and seconded by Mike