Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Minutes of the June 4, 2008 held at Madigan’s 

Meeting was called to order by President Irene Hudek

Attendance: 26 

Introductions were made throughout the room.

   Secretary’s report:  Cathy passed out last month’s minutes.  M/S Kathy Hennen/ Shar Dircks to approve the minutes.

   Treasurer’s report:  Kathy Hennen reported Chamber checking acct Balance $13,557.06,

Queen’s acct $2949.96, CD’s $6217.57 and $8118.70.  M/S Mark Redemske/Cheryl Pullins to approve the Treasurer’s report.

Government report:  Mike Messina reported the City council had a long meeting last night.  Howard Lake has joined us in the water treatment plant sharing the cost with Annandale also.  The construction project is on schedule.  The Birch Ave project will have the bid opening the 3^rd week of June.  Pricing for the road to be 66 or 44 feet will be determined at the bidding to see what the cost will be.

The elevator property was discussed.  The grant for $138,500.00 will be up in July.  John Meyer will have the grant extended.  Discussion on what will they do with the property after the elevator is torn down.  Possible ideas are parking garages or offices for Home Health Care agencies.  The City and Maple Manor may be working on this as a joint venture.  Central MN Council on Aging was in attendance at the meeting discussing the changes that will be occurring in the next years when the baby boomers retire.  The City of Maple Lake had an audit and was informed they are in sound shape.

School report: Mark Redemske said the School had 78 students’ graduates this year.  Phase I construction started with an August 22 ready for occupancy date.  The Softball team will be going to State this year.

Queen’s committee:  Wendy Sylvester said she is working with the Lions Club to have them cater the Queen’s luncheon next year.  There will be no cost to the Chamber.  The Royalty will have their first parade on June 14 for Buffalo Day’s.

All City Garage Sale:  Advertising has been published in the Messenger, Annandale, Buffalo papers and on Craig’s list.  It was suggested that next year a contact name should also be published.

Day’s of Old:  Kathy Hennen reported all the chairpersons’ spots have been filled.  Lots of activities have been lined up.  Silverado will be playing from Noon-4p.m. and another band is being set up for

4-8p.m.   Chris from Madigan’s said they are going to have a band on Friday night and may have something for Saturday night after the fireworks.    

Golf outing:  Cheryl Pullins reported that the golf outing is set for August 13 with a 4:30 start.  Sign up sheets will be sent out.

Membership:  Kathy Hennen reported we have 66 paid members.

Advertising:  Vicki Grimmer and Kayla Erickson from the Messenger asked if the Chamber would like to continue to advertise in the Community Guide.  The booklet will go out to about 5000 people.  The cost will be $615.00 for a full page ad which will be listing all the Chamber events and the members.

M/S Kathy Hennen/Shar Dircks to approve the advertising. 

New Business:  Irene Hudek said the Chamber Bylaws need to be updated.  She asked if anyone would like to help research the update.  Theresa Andrus, Cathy Jude and Shar Dircks said they would help Irene.  After the Bylaws are updated they will be approved at a Chamber meeting, and then sent to the State.

Other Business:  Judy Kelly commented that WCCA had funding to help people with mortgage problems. 

   Bill Fobbe approached the Chamber about his business and catering the Chamber functions.  He would like to continue with the Queen’s banquet but he understands that we will be rotating with any caterers that are Chamber members. 

M/S  Shar Dircks/ Cathy Jude to adjourn the meeting.    

                                                                                       Cathy Elfstrand, Chamber Secretary