Gardner Lake Association – Minutes to Monthly Board Meeting 9/10/25
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mike Rankin at 4:00 PM on Zoom.
Present: Ryan Mueller, Sandy Adams, Mike Stappert, Mike Rankin, Greta Jahraus, Blair Honeyman, Amy Heaven, Leslie Hind
Absent: Blake Larson
Agenda – Approved as submitted.
Secretary Report – Minutes from August were submitted by Ryan Mueller prior to meeting and approved as presented.
Treasury Report
- Submitted by Leslie Hind.
- Collected $1,321.08 from the Kayak Race, with event costs of $347.
- Total in all GLA accounts: $29,959.92.
- Thanks noted for apparel sales and recent membership dues.
Old Business
- Resident Information Packets
• Greta is distributing these to new residents and Lake Road Reps. She will also keep six new resident bags on hand.
New Business
- Mailchimp Text Messages
• Mike mentioned that Mailchimp, our email platform, may support text messaging. Mike and Ryan will investigate if phone numbers can be added. - Calendar Events on Website
• Ryan looked at adding calendar events to the website. Due to technology limitations and security concerns, the team decided to pass on the idea.
Special Events
- Fall Cookoff
- Scheduled for 10/18 at 4pm
- Natalie Hill is taking charge of the event. Team is going to discuss theme, raffle, and any board support with her.
- Preparations to include bonfire and raffles. Greta has items available for raffle baskets.
- Port-o-potty: Drop off Friday/pickup Monday with typical provider allows for too much vandalism. Options for Saturday/Sunday service discussed. Long-term solutions remain costly ($20–30K). Mike S. to look into Facebook options.
- Police security for event is being considered but requires insurance.
- Cleanup after event may be needed.
- Start time moved earlier to 4 PM with food at 5 PM.
- Fall Resident’s Meeting
- Scheduled for October. Room is booked. Agenda will include by-laws, taskforce, and lake updates.
- Amy to provide coffee supplies; Leslie to provide donuts.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Sandy Adams, seconded by Amy Heaven. Meeting adjourned at 5:02 PM.