The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, April 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delhi, IA 52223<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Present: Burger, Hingtgen and Thomspon Colgan, Leonard, Beals and via Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absent: Staebell (joined at 5:10 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support Staff : Randy Rattenborg. Laurie Kramer & Doug Herman via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitors: Cory Voelker and Dan Reyner. Ed Schmidt and three others not identified via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Thompson, second by Hingtgen. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Thompson, second by Colgan. All ayes. Motion carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Trustees reviewed a request from Cory Voelker with Old Chicago Land Development, LLC for sale of frontage of the District\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Committee Updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water Quality, Legislative & Community Events \u2013 Leonard noted that dates have been set for water testing this summer. Burger and Kramer will be doing the testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dredge \u2013 No update<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dam Operations – Rattenborg reported that Lunda Construction will be at the dam on May 3rd<\/sup> to test the gates and other routine maintenance. Colgan stated that Joel Althoff is working with HDR Engineering on maintenance projects and scheduling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Property Management \u2013 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance & Budget \u2013 No update<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Comment: Dan Reyner, from the LDRA, gave an update on the following recreational events this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May 22 \u2013 LDRA Golf Outing at Pin Oak<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 6 \u2013 Music at Lost Beach & dedication of the pavilion<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 13 \u2013 Music at Cedar Cove<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 20 \u2013 Music at Pleasant Cove<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 27 \u2013 Music at the Cedars<\/p>\n\n\n\n August 1st<\/sup> \u2013 Christmas on the Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n August 15th<\/sup> \u2013 Fireworks<\/p>\n\n\n\n A.J. Peters may possibly provide lake apparel sales at Lost Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A motion to adjourn was made by Staebell, second by Beals. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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. … Continue reading