Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 30, 2025
The Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors met on Sept. 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Panorama Association Office. Board members in attendance were David Finneseth, Dennis Flanery, Mark Jorgensen, Steve Sidman, Sue Thompson, Rachel Waldo and Jackson Whiton.
LPA Staff in attendance: Danna Krambeer, Corey Larsen, Lane Rumelhart and John Rutledge.
Joel Williams, LPA Attorney
Visitors in attendance: Lance Levis, Mark Mertens, Howard Natzel, Rich Schumacher – LPA Members.
President Finneseth called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
Agenda Item 1 – Approval of the Agenda
Waldo moved to approve the agenda. Motion second, carried unanimously.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed by the Board of Directors regarding agenda items.
Agenda Item 2 – Open Forum
Howard Natzel offered comments regarding behavior witnessed on the LPN Golf Course and electronic recordings of Board meetings.
Rich Schumacher thanked the Board for the good job they are doing. Schumacher offered comments on the budget process and items to consider.
Agenda Item 3 – Consent Agenda
Thompson moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion second, carried unanimously.
Consent agenda to include:
a) LPA General Manager’s Report
b) Approval of minutes from 08.26.2025 LPA Board Meeting
c) Acceptance of the 08.31.2025 LPA LPN Consolidated Financial Statements
d) Accept minutes from the 08.25.2025 LPN, LLC Board of Managers meeting
e) Accept minutes from 09.08.2025 Building Codes Committee meeting
f) Accept minutes from 09.16.2025 Water Safety Committee meeting
g) Confirm date for next board meeting 10.28.2025
h) Lot 3460 – Quit Claim Deed to correct missing Mid Iowa Lakes deed
Agenda Item 4a – Treasurer’s report
Flanery reviewed August bank statements, credit card statements and financials. No unusual items were reported.
Agenda Item 4b – Variance request – Shoreline repairs/modifications Lot 4058-4062
Kevin Wellik requested variance for material to use vinyl sheet pile armoring for rip rap material on the shoreline. Wellik also requested a variance on this property to alter the shoreline to remove an existing beach and boat ramp and excavate part of the shoreline to allow boat lift to better fit in this area.
Flanery moved to approve granting Lots 4058-4062, owned by Jacqueline DeMaria-Wellik Rev Trust, a variance to install vinyl sheet piling in lieu of rip rap and to approve variance to alter their shoreline in a manner that replaces their existing beach with a spot for dockage of vessel(s). Motion second, carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 4c – LPA Rule 5.2(c)(1) Increase Pontoon Outboard Motor Limit from 200hp to 250 hp
Water Safety Committee (WSC) reviewed Rule 5.2(c), regarding the horsepower limit for outboard motors on pontoon boats. The committee was asked by a member to consider increasing the size of outboard pontoons from 200hp to 300hp as the boats are generally considered to be underpowered with 200hp outboard motors. After a lengthy review of boating specifications and safety considerations, the WSC determined 300hp was excessive, but 250hp was warranted. A majority of the WSC recommended the board of directors increase the limit on pontoon boat outboard motors from 200hp to 250hp.
Waldo moved to approve the recommendation from the Water Safety Committee to increase the hp limit from 200hp to 250hp on pontoons. Motion second, carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 4d – Sale of LPA Lot 6182
LPA received an offer of $35,000 for lot 6182 from SGMA. Land Sales Committee recommended counter price of $45,000. Buyer responded to counter with $35,000.
Thompson moved to reject the buyer counteroffer of $35,000 for lot 6182 and affirmed the sale price of $45,000 for lot 6182. Motion second, carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 4e – Authorize financing package re: dam cylinder project and Chimra Road sewer lift station upgrade
LPA has three projects to complete in 2025 requiring $500,000 in funding: Dam Cylinder Replacement, Sewer Lift Station Replacement Chimra Road, and Dam Control System. The financing package will be from four local banks; Guthrie County State Bank handles administration of the loan which includes participation by Iowa Trust, Farmer’s State Bank and People’s Bank. The loan will be a five-year note, with no prepayment penalty.
Flanery moved to authorize LPA General Manager to execute the necessary documents for a $500,000 financing package to fund replacement of the LPA dam cylinders and control unit, and to upgrade the Sunset Sewer Lift Station on Chimra Road with Guthrie County State Bank. Motion second, carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 4f – Finalize developer agreement with Rob Manning re: Port Condo project
Item moved to closed session
Agenda Item 4g – LPA Capital Budget Review – five-year budget and 2026 budget
Rutledge reviewed the proposed 2026 capital budget items and the five-year long term capital budget plan. Board reviewed and offered a few comments to the items flagged for 2026. The final 2026 capital budget will be presented at the October board meeting along with the LPA operational budget for approval.
Agenda Item 5 – Other Business
None
Agenda Item 6 – Closed Session
The board entered closed session to discuss legal matters. Board exited closed session.
Whiton moved to approve the developer agreement as amended, between Vista Lago, LLC (Rob Manning) and LPA. Motion second, carried unanimously.
Adjourn – With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. n