Lake Panorama Association
Board of Directors Meeting
June 25, 2024
The Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors met June 25, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Panorama Association Office. Board members in attendance were David Finneseth, Dennis Flanery, Mark Jorgensen, Sue Thompson, Rachel Waldo, Dirk Westercamp and Jackson Whiton.
LPA Staff in attendance: Danna Krambeer, Corey Larsen, Lane Rumelhart, John Rutledge and Joel Williams (LPA attorney).
Visitors in attendance: Myron Danzer, Roy Hansen, Kay Kjergaard, John McDermott, Howard Natzel, Dave Nicholas, Jerry Pieper, Mark Reese and Brian Thompson.
President Finneseth called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
Agenda Item 1 – Approval of the Agenda
Flanery moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded, carried unanimously.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed by the Board of Directors regarding agenda items.
Agenda Item 2 – Open Forum
Jerry Pieper addressed the Board regarding safety issues concerning the removal of personal marker balls and boats traveling fast and in narrow areas. Rutledge clarified that the prohibition of personal marker balls was a DNR violation, and not an LPA violation.
Brian Thompson addressed the Board regarding safety issues that result from allowing towing in narrow areas in the lake. Thompson also spoke about the impact of wake boats on his dock and lift.
John McDermott addressed the Board regarding safety of operation of wake boats and associated shoreline damage.
Roy Hansen requested information from the Board regarding a lot agreement, which the board deferred to closed session.
Mark Reese and Kay Kjergaard addressed the Board on LPA management’s approach to handling neighborhood complaints and concerns.
Myron Danzer addressed the Board regarding wake boats and the associated impact to docks, lifts and boating safety.
Howard Natzel addressed the board on multiple issues. Included in Howard’s comments were concerns about the speed of vehicles near his home, errant golf balls entering his property from the No. 4 tee, and the conduct of golfers as it relates to their use of on-course bathroom facilities.
The board advised members that staff would follow up on their concerns, as needed, and following a review of the items in question with LPA management and the LPA attorney.
Agenda Item 3 – Consent Agenda
Westercamp moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion seconded, carried unanimously.
Consent agenda to include:
a) LPA General Manager’s Report
b) Approval of minutes from 05.28.2024 LPA Board Meeting
c) Acceptance of the 05.31.2024 LPA LPN Consolidated Financial Statement
d) Set date for next board meeting 07.23.2024
e) Accept minutes from 05.20.2024 LPN LLC Board of Managers Meeting
Agenda Item 4a – Treasurer’s report
Flanery reported he had met with Krambeer and reviewed the financial statements, checking accounts, and credit card statements. All is in order, no questions.
Agenda Item 4b – Marina boat towing review with Phil Watson
Item postponed to future meeting. Watson is working on possible solutions for towing.
Agenda Item 4c – 2024-25 Deer Hunting Program
No substantive changes are recommended for this season’s Deer Hunting Program.
Flanery moved to approve the hunting regulations for the 2024-2025 deer hunting season. Motion seconded, carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 4d – Review of LPA By-Laws
Rutledge explained the process by which the membership could vote to amend LPA’s bylaws. Rutledge explained the bylaws had not been updated for 15 years, and several housekeeping and strategic changes are warranted for consideration by the membership. Rutledge will continue to work on a proposal and bring it back to the board in July.
Agenda Item 5 – Other Business None
Agenda Item 6 – Closed Session
The board entered closed session at 6:57 p.m. to discuss legal matters. Board exited closed session at 8 p.m.
Adjourn – With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. n