Fellow Members,
On Tuesday, 21 July, during the Becker County Commissioner’s Meeting the issue of the reopening of the Lake Sallie – Muskrat Lake Tram was again addressed. During the Open Forum several Lake Sallie residents spoke in support of opening the Tram. Once again as on 7 July at the previous meeting there was a very large turnout of Sallie supporters. There was a smaller contingent from Detroit Lakes with two individuals who spoke in opposition. There were also two letters read in opposition, one from the VP of the Lake Detroiters and one from the President of the Bad Medicine Lake Association. A letter stating concern was read by the VP of the Becker County Coalition of Lakes Association. Peter Meade, head of the Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District where the AIS Coordinator is located presented a paper that was apparently prepared last year that laid out a series of options for opening the Tram and mitigating the effects of possible AIS contamination. The Commissioners decided that it was too late this season to realistically do anything, and directed Mr. Mead to work with the two Associations, the appropriate County personnel, and the DNR to see if there is a possible working solution that would satisfy people’s concerns and could be presented next Spring to the Commissioners. I stated formally at the meeting that the Lakes Melissa and Sallie Association would be very willing to participate with the group on searching for a solution. In light of that I am in the process of putting together a small committee to work this issue. If anyone has any suggestions or comments don’t hesitate to contact me. Finally, like the meeting on the 7th, our concerned Lake Sallie Members who attended did an outstanding job of presenting their positions.
Warm Regards,
Mike Becraft
President
Lakes Melissa and Sallie Association