The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:00 pm

Delhi, IA 52223

The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Burger.

Present: Burger, Leonard, Hingtgen, Staebell and Thomspon   Colgan and Beals via Zoom

Absent: None

Support Staff:  Doug Herman.  Randy Rattenborg & Laurie Kramer via Zoom.

Visitors:  Cory Voelker in person.  Scott Funke, Nancy Harbach, Michael Miller and Ed Schmidt via Zoom

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Staebell, second by Hingtgen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Leonard, second by Staebell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented.  Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services, lawn maintenance, legal expense, dam maintenance and port-a-potties.  Claims totaled $18,061.77 from the General Fund.  A motion was made by Thompson, second by Hingtgen to approve the claims. All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Leonard, second by Staebell to approve a bond fee of $500.00 from the debt service account.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

May financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $8,433.90 in property taxes for the month and interest in the amount of $6,556.51 for a total of $14,990.41.  Expenditures for May were $64,392.21 ending May at $2,282,077.73.  The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $11,455.46 for the month of May and $2,257.12 in interest.  Expenditures in May totaled $250,000.00 ending the month with a balance of $597,439.31.  The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues or expenditures ending May with a $90,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Leonard, second by Staebell to receive and file the May financial reports.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Burger asked to move to agenda item #7 before agenda item #6.  That agenda item was the review of the upcoming contract with L & L Consulting for their lobbyists’ contract for 2026/2027.  It was noted that the amount of the contract is the same as this current year.  Leonard made the motion to approve the 26/27 contract.  Thompson seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Agenda item #6 was the consideration and possible action to approve a real estate purchase, dredging and reconveyance agreement between Old Chicago Land Development Co., LLC and the Lake District.  Doug Herman, legal counsel for the District, began the discussion.  After submitting the first draft of the agreement, Herman stated he’d had conversations with several trustees regarding additional language they would like included in the agreement.  Those included a return of the parcel to be used for dredging, right for an easement to dredge by the District, no liability on the District for potential flooding, obtaining needed permits and payment of legal fees not to exceed $2,000.  Further discussion was heard regarding boundary lines on the property to be returned to the district.  Leonard made a motion to execute the contract upon the revised language with an additional stipulation that the developer is not to lease out any ground purchased.  Staebell seconded the motion.  Burger asked for a roll call vote.  Ayes:  Beals, Leonard, Staebell, Thompson, Hingtgen, Colgan and Burger.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

Committee Updates:

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events – Leonard reported the Maquoketa Valley River Water Quality Management has hired a new coordinator.  He also informed the trustees that he is looking to add additional concrete work around the Wall of Recognition and has been in contact with several contractors. 

Burger reported that he’s been in touch with Dan Reyner with the LDRA regarding the purchase of picnic tables for both Lost Beach and North Beach.  Dan reported they’ve had considerable interest from individuals who have committed to the purchase of picnic tables.  Burger asked that an agenda item be placed on next month’s agenda for the purpose of approving the District purchasing a picnic table to be placed at North Beach.

Dredge – Staebell stated he has reached out to our engineers to provide documents needed to engineer future dredging on Lake Delhi. 

Burger noted he’s contacted the District’s bonding attorney and should have documents ready for either the July meeting.  A vote for the bond would take place at the November general election.

Dam Operations – Colgan reported that the dam inspection will take place on Wednesday, June 24^th. 

Property Management – Thompson noted the pavilion is finished at Lost Beach.

Finance & Budget – No new updates

Public Comment:  None

A motion to adjourn was made by Leonard, second by Thompson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:00 pm

Delhi, IA 52223

The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Burger.

Present: Burger, Colgan, Leonard, Hingtgen and Thomspon   Staebell via Zoom

Absent: Beals

Support Staff :  Randy Rattenborg.   Laurie Kramer via Zoom.

Visitors:  Cory Voelker in person.  Scott Funke via Zoom

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Thompson, second by Hingtgen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Staebell, second by Colgan.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Thompson, second by Colgan to approve payment to Hingtgen Enterprises for electrical work done for the pavilion at Lost Beach in the amount of $1,946.40.  There was some discussion on if the work had been previously approved by the Board and should the work have been bid out.  The cost was under the threshold that the President and Vice President can

approve and had been discussed at previous meetings though there was no official motion.  Hingtgen said he offered his services because he charged for materials at his cost to help keep the expenses low.  Colgan requested future agreements like this should be made official.  Burger called the vote.  Hingtgen abstained.  The rest were ayes.  Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented.  Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services, lawn maintenance, land improvements at North Beach, audit expense, engineering services, dam maintenance and lift rental.  Claims totaled $78,948.03 from the General Fund.  A motion was made by Leonard, second by Staebell to approve all claims that included invoices from Kistler and HDR Engineering that were received this morning.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

April financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $45,163.96 in property taxes for the month and interest in the amount of $6,303.96 for a total of $51,467.92.  Expenditures for April were $276,684.09 ending April at $2,341,479.53.  The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $61,344.82 for the month of April and $1,720.04 in interest.  There were no expenditures in April ending the month with a balance of $833,726.73.  The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues or expenditures ending April with a $90,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Leonard, second by Staebell to receive and file the April financial reports.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve Resolution 5.19.26 regarding the transfer of funds into the Dam Improvement Fund as required by the 28E Agreement with the county supervisors that was filed in January of 2014 was made by Leonard, second by Thompson.  The approved transfer amount is $10,000.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Leonard made a motion to receive and file the compilation report for FY25 as presented by Terpstra Hoke and Associates.  Staebell seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Staebell made a motion, second by Thompson to approve Terpstra Hoke and Associates to conduct the District’s FY26 compilation report.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The trustees reviewed a lease agreement between the District and Hartwick Marina for use of the boat landing south of the dam.  Burger explained that the new lease is for three years and includes a 2% increase each year.  The lease runs from January 1 through December 31.  Leonard made a motion to approve the lease.  Hingtgen seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A proposal from Lunda Construction for work on the dam sluice gates and stop log was reviewed by the trustees.   Colgan noted that the gates are leaking which is most likely due to their age of 10 years.  The amount of the repair work is $26,840.00.   If dive assistance is required the cost would be an additional $12,000.00.  Colgan stated the work needs to be done before we have our next dam inspection.  Leonard made a motion to approve the work.  Thompson seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Leonard reviewed the contract with J & M Displays for this year’s fireworks.  This is the second year of a three-year agreement.  The cost is $15,000.00 which is paid by the LDRA.  Leonard noted the District’s approval is required for insurance purposes.  Thompson asked about increase the fireworks to $20,000.00.  After some discussion, Leonard was going to look into the possibility of adding more to contract.  It was agreed that any increase in cost would be paid by the District. Leonard will bring back information for the June meeting.  A motion was made by Staebell, second by Colgan to approve the contract with J & M Displays.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Committee Updates:

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events – Leonard reported the the Maquoketa Valley River Water Quality Management is looking for a new coordinator as the current coordinator left to take a new position. 

Leonard reported that the Wall of Recognition has been completed with the exception of some needed landscaping work.  He’s hoping to have that work completed before the 10^th anniversary of the lake coming back in July.

Dredge – Staebell said the committee had been having discussions with Maggie Burger from Speer Financial regarding bonding for future dredge projects.  Several courses of action were discussed noting a bond referendum can only be brought to vote in November per state law.  Burger stated that there was a proposal brought to the legislature this year to allow 357E entities to be able to bond without a vote of the residents which is currently allowed for cities and counties.  That proposal did not pass through the legislature likely due to the property tax reform that took center stage.  Staebell will bring back more information on the bond at the June meeting.  He left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Dam Operations – Colgan stated the committee was still waiting on the updated maintenance manual from HDR. 

Property Management – Thompson noted that the North Beach project is done and looks good.  Burger asked about getting tables for the pavilion at Lost Beach.  Dan Reyner said the LDRA is doing fundraising to provide tables.

Finance & Budget – No new updates

Burger noted that the upcoming trustee election is Tuesday, July 21^st.  Heidi Beals is not planning on running.  Anyone interested in running for a trustee position needs to have their paperwork turned in to the county auditor by Friday, June 12^th.

Colgan noted that some of the most important people involved in the lake are the dam volunteers.  He shared they have new people showing an interest in helping with the daily inspections.

Public Comment:  Cory Voelker was present to discuss his land development project that is located up-river south of Bailey’s Ford.  His LLC is asking for approval to put in a coffer dam to assist with dredge of the frontage on that property and the purchase of that frontage from the District.  After much discussion the consensus is to have Cory come back with specific plans for the trustees to review.  Leonard expressed an interest in working with Cory noting any permits with the Corp. of Engineers would have to be filed by the District.

A motion to adjourn was made by Colgan, second by Leonard.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

 The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:00 p.m.

Lake Delhi Office

South of Dam

Delhi, IA 52223

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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Consideration and approval of minutes of Previous Meetings
4. Consideration and approval of payments
5. Review financial reports
6. Consideration and possible action to approve Real Estate Purchase, Dredging and Reconveyance Agreement between Old Chicago Land Development Co., LLC and the Lake Delhi Combined Recreational & Water Quality District
7. Consideration and possible action on lobbyist contract with L & L Consulting
8. Committee Updates: 

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events: Leonard (Chair), Hingtgen and Beals

Dredge: Staebell (Chair), Burger and Colgan

Dam Operations:  Colgan (Chair), Burger and Hingtgen

Property Management:  Thompson (Chair), Beals and Leonard

Finance & Budget:  Burger (Chair), Beals and Staebell

9. Adjourn

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:00 p.m.

Lake Delhi Office

South of Dam

Delhi, IA 52223

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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Review Financial Reports
4. Consideration and approval of minutes of Previous Meetings
5. Consideration and approval of payment to Hingtgen Enterprises for installation of power to the pavilion at Lost Beach
6. Consideration and approval of payments
7. Consideration and possible action on a resolution to transfer a designated amount into the Dam Improvement Fund as required by the 28E Agreement with the County Supervisors filed in January of 2014
8. Consideration and possible action to approve the compilation report for FY25
9. Consideration and possible action to approve retaining Terpstra Hoke a& Associates to audit and provide a compilation report for FY26
10. Consideration and possible action on a lease agreement with Hartwick Marina
11. Consideration and possible action on a proposal from Lunda Construction for sluice gate stoplog repairs
12. Consideration and possible action on a contract for fireworks with J & M Displays
13. Committee Updates: 

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events: Leonard (Chair), Hingtgen and Beals

Dredge: Staebell (Chair), Burger and Colgan

Dam Operations:  Colgan (Chair), Burger and Hingtgen

Property Management:  Thompson (Chair), Beals and Leonard

Finance & Budget:  Burger (Chair), Beals and Staebell

14. Adjourn

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

4:00 pm

Delhi, IA 52223

The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by President Burger due to computer issues.

Present: Burger, Hingtgen and Thomspon   Colgan, Leonard, Beals and  via Zoom

Absent: Staebell (joined at 5:10 p.m.)

Support Staff :  Randy Rattenborg.   Laurie Kramer & Doug Herman via Zoom.

Visitors:  Cory Voelker and Dan Reyner.   Ed Schmidt and three others not identified via Zoom.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Thompson, second by Hingtgen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Thompson, second by Colgan.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented.  Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services, boat slip rental and budget publication.  Claims totaled $8,431.70 from the General Fund.  A motion was made by Leonard, second by Thompson to approve all claims.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Hingtgen, second y Leonard to approve claims for the Debt Service Fund (81001) in the amount of $230,289.10 for principal and interest.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

March financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $200,531.03 in property taxes for the month and interest in the amount of $5,669.07 for a total of $206,200.10.  Expenditures for March were $10,685.79 ending March at $2,566,695.70.  The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $272,375.00 for the month of March and $1,501.15 in interest.  There were no expenditures in March ending the month with a balance of $997,212.87.  The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues or expenditures ending March with a $90,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Leonard, second by Hingtgen to receive and file the March financial reports.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Thonmpson, second by Beals to make the final dredge donation to the LDRA in the amount of $268,892.00.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Leonard, second by Beals to approve Resolution #4.15.26 to request a hand count election by the county auditor for the July trustee election.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

Burger reviewed a redemption letter presented by Maggie Burger with Speer Financial to request an additional redemption of $250,000.00 per the 2017 Bond Resolution to Trust Bank.  Colgan made the motion to approve the redemption letter, second by Hingtgen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Burger presented information from Shawn Reth for work to be done on North Beach including road stabilization.  A motion was made by Leonard, second by Thompson to approve up to $14,000 for the project noting that Reth will provide a breakdown of labor costs and other unit pricing.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Trustees reviewed a request from Cory Voelker with Old Chicago Land Development, LLC for sale of frontage of the District’s adjoining property owners.  The property is located upstream from the Cedars.  After much discussion, Leonard made a motion, second by Thompson to work with the LLC and Randy Rattenborg to develop a plan for the dredge area including permits.  Leonard included in his motion that the District is not agreeing to relinquish property ownership at this time.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Committee Updates:

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events – Leonard noted that dates have been set for water testing this summer.  Burger and Kramer will be doing the testing.

Dredge – No update

Dam Operations – Rattenborg reported that Lunda Construction will be at the dam on May 3^rd to test the gates and other routine maintenance.  Colgan stated that Joel Althoff is working with HDR Engineering on maintenance projects and scheduling.

Property Management – Leonard asked about electricity to the pavilion at Lost Beach.  Hingtgen said he would have a quote for the electrical at the Lost Beach pavilion at next month’s meeting.  Leonard also questioned how we want to regulate the use of the pavilion.  Staebell suggested asking the LDRA to handle scheduling of the building.

Finance & Budget – No update

Leonard asked if security cameras would be placed in the area of the Wall of Recognition.  Colgan stated that was part of the operations plan and had been discussed at previous meetings.  He agreed that a security camera is needed in that area.

Public Comment:  Dan Reyner, from the LDRA, gave an update on the following recreational events this summer.

May 22 – LDRA Golf Outing at Pin Oak

June 6 – Music at Lost Beach & dedication of the pavilion

June 13 – Music at Cedar Cove

June 20 – Music at Pleasant Cove

June 27 – Music at the Cedars

August 1^st – Christmas on the Lake

August 15^th – Fireworks

A.J. Peters may possibly provide lake apparel sales at Lost Beach.

A motion to adjourn was made by Staebell, second by Beals.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

4:00 p.m.

Lake Delhi Office

South of Dam

Delhi, IA 52223

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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Consideration and approval of minutes of Previous Meetings
4. Consideration and approval of Payments
5. Review Financial Reports
6. Consideration and possible action on donation request from the LDRA for assistance with the LDRA dredge debt
7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution #4.15.26 that designates the Delaware County Auditor to conduct the regular election by hand count in July, 2026
8. Consideration and possible action to authorize a redemption letter from Maggie Burger with Speer Financial to request redemption of $250,000 per the 2017 Bond Resolution to Trust Bank
9. Consideration and possible action on an estimate from Shawn Reth for repairs and stabilize the road to North Beach
10. Consideration and possible action to begin the process of the sale of frontage to the Lake’s adjoining property owners, Old Chicago Land Development, LLC.  Property located upsteam from the Cedars
11. Consideration and possibles action of moving the regular May 20^th Trustee meeting to another day in May per President Burger’s request
12. Consideration and possible action on the 2026 rates from Lunda Construction
13. Consideration and possible action on fireworks contract for August, 2026
14. Committee Updates: 

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events: Leonard (Chair), Hingtgen and Beals

Dredge: Staebell (Chair), Burger and Colgan

Dam Operations:  Colgan (Chair), Burger and Hingtgen

Property Management:  Thompson (Chair), Beals and Leonard

Finance & Budget:  Burger (Chair), Beals and Staebell

15. Adjourn

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4:00 pm

Delhi, IA 52223

A public hearing of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was held and called to order at 4:00 pm by President Burger.

Present: Burger and Thomspon   Colgan, Staebell, Beals and Hingtgen via Zoom

Absent: Leonard

Support Staff :  Randy Rattenborg.   Laurie Kramer via Zoom.  Doug Herman joined the meeting at 4:07 via Zoom.

A motion was made by Staebell, second Beals to approve the agenda.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Thompson, second by Colgan to receive and file the proof of publication for the FY27 budget.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Staebell made a motion to open the public hearing.  Thompson seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

There was no public comment.

Thompson made a motion to close the public hearing.  Staebell seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Colgan, second by Beals to approve the 26/27 budget.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to adjourn the public hearing was made by Staebell, second by Thompson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4:15 pm

Delhi, IA 52223

The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by President Burger.

Present: Burger and Thomspon   Colgan, Staebell, Beals and Hingtgen via Zoom

Absent: Leonard

Support Staff :  Randy Rattenborg.   Laurie Kramer & Doug Herman via Zoom.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Thompson, second by Beals.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Colgan, second by Hingtgen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented.  Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services, boat slip rental and budget publication.  Claims totaled $10,356.81 from the General Fund.  A motion was made by Staebell, second by Thompson to approve all claims.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

February financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $17,659.14 in property taxes for the month and interest in the amount of $6,275.35 for a total of $23,934.49.  Expenditures for February were $8,461.97 ending February at $2,371.181.39.  The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $23,985.84 for the month of February and $1,645.68 in interest.  There were no expenditures in February ending the month with a balance of $723,336.72.  The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues or expenditures ending February with a $90,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Staebell, second by Colgan to receive and file the February financial reports.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Trustees reviewed the annual request from the Delhi Fire Department for reimbursement of their dock rental from Hartwick Marina in the amount of $2,700.00.  No objection was made to the request.  It was suggested that future payments be made directly to the marina.  Thompson made the motion to approve payment, seconded by Thompson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Doug Herman was present to discuss a property tax exemption issue he is working through with the county supervisors and the county assessor.  Currently the assessor is refusing to exempt two parcels that the District obtained through forclosure in 2024.  The county supervisors requested a legal opinion from Ahlers Law Firm and Herman presented his legal opinion for the District.  Both argued that state code supports the tax exemption of property held by a 357E entity.  The argument now goes to the county review board.  Herman will keep the board members as things develop.

Committee Updates:

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events – No new updates

Dredge – No new updates

Dam Operations  – Colgan noted that the District had received notice of an upcoming dam inspection. 

Property Management – No new updates

Finance & Budget – No new updates

Public Comment:  No public comment

A motion to adjourn was made by Thompson, second by Staebell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4:00 p.m.

Public Hearing

Lake Delhi Office

South Side of Dam

Delhi, IA 52223

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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Receive and file proof of publication of the Notice of Public Hearing
4. Motion to open public hearing for FY 2026/2027 Budget
5. Motion to close public hearing
6. Consideration and possible action to approve FY 2026/2027 Budget
7. Adjourn

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Regular Meeting

4:15 p.m.

Lake Delhi Office

South Side of Dam

Delhi, IA 52223

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meetings
4. Consideration and approval of Payments
5. Review Financial Report
6. Consideration and possible action on donation to the Delhi Fire Dept.
7. Report on Tax Exemption of District Property
8. Committee Update

         Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events: Leonard (Chair), Hingtgen and Beals

         Dredge: Staebell (Chair), Burger and Colgan

          Dam Operations:  Colgan (Chair), Burger and Hingtgen

          Property Management:  Thompson (Chair), Beals and Leonard

          Finance & Budget:  Burger (Chair), Beals and Staebell

9. Public Comment

10. Adjourn

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4:00 pm                              

Zoom Meeting Only

Delhi, IA 52223

The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was held and called to order at 4:00 pm by President Burger.

Present via Zoom: Burger, Staebell, Colgan, Thompson. Hingtgen joined at 4:09

Absent: Leonard and Beals

Visitors via Zoom:  Cory Voelker and Phil Neuhaus

Support Staff via: Laurie Kramer

A motion was made by Staebell, second by Colgan to approve the agenda that includes a clerical correction on Item 8.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Colgan, second by Staebell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund (81000) as presented.  Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, technical services, legal fees and snow removal.  Claims totaled $8,461.97 from the General Fund.  A motion was made by Staebell, second by Colgan to approve all claims.   All ayes.  Motion carried.

January financial reports were presented. The General Fund received $3,243.23 in property taxes for the month and interest in the amount of $7,152.17 for a total of $10,395.40.  Expenditures for January were $11,933.50 ending January at $2,355,708.87.  The Debt Service Fund received property tax in the amount of $4,405.18 for the month of January and $1,704.74 in interest.  There were no expenditures in January ending the month with a balance of $697,705.04.  The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues or expenditures ending January with a $90,000.00 balance. A motion was made by Colgan, second by Staebell to receive and file the January financial reports.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Thompson, second by Colgan to receive and file the 2026/2027 proposed budget that will be presented at the March 11, 2026 public hearing.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Staebell, second by Thompson to approve the publication of the proposed 2026/2027 budget.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Staebell made a motion to approve a resolution for FY2027 surplus levy and June 1, 2026 redemption of a portion of the 2017 General Obligation Bond Issue with prior collected surplus receipts.  Colgan seconded the motion.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

A quote was presented from Jetco for the purchase of a new computer for the SCADA office to upgrade to Windows 11 and also upgrade the current server in the amount of $15,869.  Randy Rattenborg and Joel Althoff have reviewed the quote and this is their recommendation.  Thompson made a motion to approve the quote, second by Staebell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Committee Updates:

Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events – No new updates

Dredge – No new updates

Dam Operations  – Colgan reported that a new iPad  has been purchased for the use at the dam by the dam volunteers.

Property Management – Staebell mentioned he had been asked questions about an acreage that’s for sale that has some lake frontage.   The question was asked about frontage and the possibility to purchase.  Burger explained that past practice of the Trustees had been to offer the adjoining property owner the right to purchase the frontage.  The current purchase price is $10 a foot plus costs.  Burger suggested this be placed on a future Trustee’s agenda for discussion.   

Finance & Budget – No new updates

Public Comment:  No public comment

A motion to adjourn was made by Colgan, second by Staebell.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4:00  p.m.

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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Consideration and approval of minutes of Previous Meetings
4. Consideration and approval of Payments
5. Review Financial Report
6. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the FY 2026/2027 proposed budget
7. Consideration and possible action to approve publication of the FY 2026/2027 proposed budget
8. Consideration and possible action on FY 2026 surplus levy and June 1, 2026 redemption of a portion of the 2017 General Obligation Bond Issue with prior collected surplus receipts
9. Consideration and possible action on purchase of a new computer for the SCADA office to upgrade to Windows 11 and upgrading SCADA server.
10. Committee Update

          Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events: Leonard (Chair), Hingtgen and Beals

           Dredge: Staebell (Chair), Burger and Colgan

           Dam Operations:  Colgan (Chair), Burger and Hingtgen

            Property Management:  Thompson (Chair), Beals and Leonard

             Finance & Budget:  Burger (Chair), Beals and Staebell

11. Public Comment

12. Adjourn