Meeting Documents

The postcards were sent out earlier, but this is a digital reminder. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, September 2. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. The main topics are: – 2023 Update on Water Quality Report and Treatment of Invasive Plants – Update […]

Allegan Township Hall3037 118th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010Saturday May 27, 20238:30am Below is a copy of the postcard that is heading to residents. Please inform any of your neighbors or other lake residents who may not visit the website. Also let us know if there are any address corrections.

As part of our ongoing effort to provide accurate and objective information about the potential for sewer at Miner Lake, we have posted a dedicated information page. Sewer.minerlake.org Sewer.minerlake.org We will continue to update the site and provide opportunities for public comment at our meetings and within articles on the main Miner Lake site.

The postcards were sent out earlier, but this is a digital reminder. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, September 3. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. The main topics are: – 2022 Water Quality Report and Treatment of Invasive Plants – Update on Sewer […]

As part of our ongoing effort to provide accurate and objective information about the potential for sewer at Miner Lake, we have posted a dedicated information page. Sewer.minerlake.org Sewer.minerlake.org We will continue to update the site and provide opportunities for public comment at our meetings and within articles on the main Miner Lake site.

Allegan Township Hall3037 118th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010Saturday May 28, 20228:30am Below is a copy of the postcard. Please inform any of your neighbors or other lake residents who may not visit the website.

The postcards informing residents about the May 2nd Township meeting and the Miner Lake Spring meeting on May 28th were prepared with sufficient time but experienced a processing delay at the printer/mailing house and will arrive later than intended. Below is a copy of the postcard. Please inform any of your neighbors or other lake […]

NOTE: This is a new post to inform residents about a schedule change. A preliminary review of the 2022 Sewer Study highlighted a few inaccuracies in the underlying assumptions and/or project calculations. To allow the engineering firm time to address these items, the presentation will be delayed by one month. We apologize for any confusion, but we […]

A preliminary review of the 2022 Sewer Study highlighted a few inaccuracies in the underlying assumptions and/or project calculations. To allow the engineering firm time to address these items, the presentation will be delayed by one month. Please look for an updated post with details. This article, originally posted on 3/29/2022, has been edited to […]

The postcards were sent out earlier, but this is a reminder for anyone who did not receive a postcard. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, September 4. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. There is also an important public meeting at 10:00 a.m. related […]

Good news! We have the option of holding our meeting inside – especially nice given the forecast. Despite the somewhat relaxed restrictions, plan on the following adjustments: •  PLEASE stay home if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to a COVID positive individual •  Unvaccinated people should wear a mask (per recent guidelines) […]

We will be sending out postcards, but it appears we will be able to hold our Spring Meeting this year — with a few limitations or modifications. The Spring association meeting will be Saturday, May 29. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee available […]

This article is to provide background/context for a written notice being mailed to Miner Lake residents (July 13, 2020) The established Miner Lake Improvement Board project (approved fall 2014) authorized treatment of invasive aquatics plants such as Eurasian Milfoil or Starry Stonewort. Historically we have selected treatments options which avoided the use of chemical controls. However, the […]

While we were hopeful conditions related to COVID-19 would improve and restrictions would be eased, it has not occurred. As such, we are postponing the Spring 2020 meeting – (usually the Saturday prior to Memorial Day). The rescheduled date/time has not been finalized, but we are targeting a mid-June date. We are hopeful this timeline will […]

Agenda: Approve Minutes from Spring Meeting (approved as submitted) Treasurer Report Water Quality and Plant Report for 2018/19 Monitoring and Plant Treatment for 2020 Membership Topics and Q/A Boating Practices and Safety Water Level Gas Project Seawalls and Shore Improvement Sewer Election of Officers Supporting Materials and Reports: Presentation Slides Fall Meeting 2019 Miner Lake Water […]

2019 Spring Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at Fall MLPOA meeting.

The postcards were sent out – hopefully in homes by now, but this is a reminder. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, August 31. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee available around 8:00 a.m.   The Topics include: – Lake Improvement Board: […]

8:30–9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 25 Allegan Township Hall 3037 118th Avenue Allegan, Michigan 49010 We will have coffee ready at 8 a.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Topics for Discussion Lake Monitoring and Water Quality Report Open Topics from Attendees

The postcards were sent out earlier, but this is a reminder for anyone who did not receive a postcard. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, September 1. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee available around 8:00 a.m.   The Topics include: – […]

We are sorry to report there has been a mix-up regarding the availability of the Allegan Township Hall. We do not have access to the indoor portion of the hall, as it has been rented for another event (high school open house). The party has setup Friday evening and a party mid-day Saturday. We inquired […]

Fall 2017 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

MLPOA Fall Meeting 2017 – Presentation Slides Agenda: Approve Minutes from Spring Meeting Treasurer Report Miner Lake Dam – Financial Report Natural Gas – Highlights and Public Interest  (Rep from gas company did not attend) Water Quality Report Membership Topics and Q/A

Spring 2017 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

MLPOA Spring Meeting 2017 – Presentation Slides Agenda: Approve Minutes from Fall Meeting Treasurer Report Update on the Miner Lake Dam Water Quality Monitoring Membership Topics and Q/A

8:30–9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 27 at the Allegan Township Hall We will have coffee ready at 8 a.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Topics for Discussion Lake Monitoring and Water Quality Report Completion of repairs to the dam

At the Fall Association meeting (Sept 3, 2016) Tom Lynch offered access to the cache of documents he has gathered as part of his research and advocacy related to the dam. The link below leads to his Google Drive folder and contains a number of documents for your review. Tom Lynch’s Google Drive folder Access […]

Fall 2016 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

The postcards were sent out earlier, but this is a reminder for anyone who did not receive a postcard. The Fall association meeting is this Saturday, September 3. The meeting is at the Allegan Township hall (3037 118th Ave) and begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee available around 8:00 a.m.           […]

Attached is the full transcript of hearing on August 1, 2016 addressing the revised assessment role for the Miner Lake Dam project. This copy was purchased by Miner Lake Association and is available to members for review. It details the concerns raised by residents and the answers provided by the Drain Commissioner, her attorney and […]

The Allegan County Drain Commissioner held a public hearing on August 1, 2016 regarding the revised assessment role for the dam repair. It resulted in the overall project cost going from approximately $315k to $421k. A number of residents were present at the August 1 hearing and objected to the increase as well as the […]

As all residents should be aware, there is ongoing discussion regarding the Allegan County Drain Commissioner’s plan to execute repairs/replacement of the dam on Miner Lake. The dam is located in the South East corner of the lake and is the beginning of Miner Creek. View of the dam from Jerry Young’s property on South […]

MLPOA Spring Meeting 2016 – Presentation Slides Agenda: Approve Minutes from Fall Meeting Treasurer Report Update on the Miner Lake Dam Water Quality Report and Monitoring for 2016 Replacement of VP position Membership Topics and Q/A

Spring 2016 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

Several residents of Stoney Point (area surrounding the dam) have received notices to appear for a hearing on condemnation of property and easement. It is our understanding that the Office of Drain Commissioner is seeking access through action in court. These residents are offering an opportunity to understand and discuss the project and potential costs […]

Miner Lake, September 5, 2015 Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

Our regular Association Meeting is scheduled for Saturday September 5. The coffee will be served beginning at 8:00 am and the meeting will be from 8:30-9:15. The agenda includes the following: – Update on the Miner Lake Dam – Water Quality Monitoring Report – Plan for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring in 2016  

Officers meeting minutes May 2015 – Bank Account changes Meeting to discuss and approve changes to the type of bank account for association funds.

Spring 2015 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

As part of the ongoing effort to monitor the overall water quality of Miner Lake and to control nuisance aquatic plants, we are holding a hearing to discuss an updated project for years 2015-2019. The legal notice and project overview are available below for review. Additionally, each property owner within the district will receive a […]

Our regular Association Meeting is scheduled for Saturday August 30. The coffee will be served beginning at 8:00 am and the meeting will be from 8:30-9:30. The agenda includes the following: – Update on Dam Maintenance for the year ahead – Update on Allegan Township Recreation Plan Following the Property Owners meeting, we will be […]

The Spring Meeting for the Miner Lake Association was held on May 24th. The agenda was quite packed and included the following: —- Opening Business – Square Nail Farm Presentation – Public Comments / Topics of Discussion – 2013 Water Quality Monitoring Report – Miner Lake Improvement Board – Project Renewal – Allegan Township Recreation […]

The Miner Lake Improvement Board was chartered in 2000, to execute on projects that monitored and improved the overall water quality of Miner Lake. Lake residents were charged an assessment in years, 2000-2003 (approx. total $420/ per parcel). The improvement board is a function of Allegan Township and has the following defined positions: – Representative from the […]

Miner Lake Association Spring Meeting 2014 Agenda: Opening BusinessSquare Nail Farm PresentationPublic Comments / Topics of Discussion 2013 Water Quality Monitoring Report Miner Lake Improvement Board – Project Renewal Allegan Township Recreation Plan – East End Natural Gas 2014 Pontoon Parade Miner Lake Dam Replacement Election of Officers

8:30–9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 24 at the Allegan Township Hall We will have coffee ready at 8 a.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Topics for Discussion 2013 Lake Monitoring and Water Quality Report Upcoming repairs to the dam Pontoon Boat Parade Volunteer Coordinator and Date Natural Gas A Great Resource: Square Nail Farm

Fall 2013 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

8:30–9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 25 at the Allegan Township Hall We will have coffee ready at 8 a.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Topics for Discussion 2012 Lake Monitoring and Water Quality Report – Tony Groves from Progressive AE will be present to discuss the results Pontoon Boat Parade Volunteer Coordinator and Date Natural […]

Fall 2012 Meeting Minutes Submitted as draft. Subject to approval at next MLPOA meeting.

The Allegan Country Drain Commissioner’s office is required by law to remove the top board in the dam between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15. Last year, the Commissioner elected to remove it on Nov. 1. Be prepared for the water to drop to its winter level.