July 8, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

Malone Island Association

Board Meeting Minutes

July 8th, 2025

1.    Meeting Called to order by President Kevin Dallmann at 6:01 PM CST

2.    Roll Call: Members present; Kevin Dallmann, Ron Larson, Jeff Hubbard, Eric Wilaby. Absent; John Stanke, Angela Dahle

3.    Secretary Report (Hubbard):

a.    Approval of minutes from May 31st, 2025 meeting. Motion to approve by Wilaby, second by Larson. Motion carried unanimously.

4.    Treasurer’s Report (Larson):

a.    Bank balances as of July 6th, 2025

                                                                         i.      Checking: $3456.00

                                                                       ii.      Savings: 26216.00

b.    Ask for volunteers to serve on the Membership Committee.

c.     No new news on the loan.

5.    Welcome Committee Report (Larson):

a.    Welcome to our new neighbors Neil and Betsy. They have joined the Association.

b.    Ron reviewed the Welcome package with the board.

6.    Dock Committee Report (Wilaby):

a.    Wilaby and Dallmann introduced and reviewed the new dock map which is available on the Malone Island website.

b.    Docks 25/26 and 27/28 need to be moved. Error made by association when locating so association will pay. In the process of getting bids for the work.

7.    Maintenance Committee Report (Dallmann):

a.    Lawn mowing schedule has been set up (thanks to volunteers; Jim B., Kevin D., Rick V., Chuck Q., Russ C.)

b.    Volunteers (Kevin D., Jim B., Chuck Q.) will take care of weed clearance.

c.     Channel Treatment update; we have been informed by the Minnesota DNR that chemical treatment for weed control is no longer allowed. Mechanical removal is allowed. It appears at this time that the cost of mechanical removal is beyond the reach of the association. Board will begin discussions with surrounding resorts, associations, and the DNR re. affordable solutions.

d.    Burn pile is approved just waiting for appropriate weather.

8.    Old Business:

a.    Most of the wood left after dredging has been removed. Truck frame still needs to be disposed of.

b.    Remember to ask at general membership meeting if everyone received their ramp pass.

9.    New Business:

a.    We will be moving to electronic invoicing

b.    We have added a Flower Bed Committee. Chuck Q. is leading this.

c.     Discussion of Board openings for fall business meeting elections.

d.    Install “Private Property” signs on street side harbor and at out-lot trailhead.

e.    Larson to reach out to DNR about installing more visible “No Wake” signs at entry to harbor.

f.      Joel Ebenoh has expressed interest in funding a pavilion for the commons area. Needs to be explored (liability, future maintenance expense, location, etc.). Will ask Ebenoh for a formal proposal and form a committee to research the idea.

g.     Ask the members do not drive cars and trucks on the marina commons.

10.           Adjournment: Motion by Dallmann, seconded by Larson to adjourn at 7:20PM CST. Motion carried unanimously.