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April 2026 Meeting Minutes

Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) Board Meeting

April 23, 2026

Present: Tim Wyss,  Muriel Nelson, Ray Cress, Wendy Schoggins,  Bert Peterson, John Koerper, Jay Matson 

Call to Order: Tim called the meeting to order at 9:40 am and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the March 26 Board Meeting were accepted.

Treasurer’s Report: Wendy Schoggins for Virginia Cahow

  • There were no unusual income or expenses to discuss.

  • Investments are down $2,400.

  • The office continues to resolve issues related to a tenant’s bounced check.

Office Management – Wendy

  • Earth Day Poster contest, co-sponsored with Clear Lake Lions

    • Poster themes were particularly good this year.

    • Six winners and their teacher received awards at the April 22 event held at the school.

    • Winning posters will be hung in the museum for the summer.

  • There needs to be a procedure on handling donations. Muriel & Wendy will draft a procedure.

  • The Clear Lake Drama Club is now a CLACC tenant.

Thrift Shop – Lori reporting by text

  • Lori requested board approval for extending Thrift Shore hours to include Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm. Muriel made the motion to do this. Ray seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

  • Two people expressed interest in working the new Wednesday shift.

  • Lori is working on ways for the volunteers to feel more a part of the organization and to know how much they are appreciated.

  • A mission statement is under consideration.

  • Most of the public is not aware that the thrift shop is staffed by all volunteers

  • The topic will be added to next month’s agenda & shop volunteers will be invited to attend.

  • A male volunteer to help move heavier objects would be a nice addition.

Tenant Talk – Tim

  • The ballet company is temporarily using the recently renovated room on the 3rd floor.

  • Tim is seeking assistance for addressing the removal of the pipes coming from the floor in the old science room.

Standing Committees

Building and Maintenance – Tim

  • Roof leak – There was a leak in the area of the new roof. Caulking was needed to stop it.

  • Fire Suppression System  - 

  • Ray completed painting the repaired wall in the fitness center.

  • Sheet rock is needed in the second-floor women’s restroom.

  • Fresh mulch has been added throughout the property.

Program Development – Senior Luncheons – Muriel Nelson

  • There is a luncheon today and again on June 11.

  • The other luncheon dates for this year are August 27, October 22 and December 10.

Executive/Finance – Tim

  • Some tenants have yet to provide evidence of liability insurance.

  • Meters will be installed in May to the A/C units used by tenants.  Currently there are 5.

  • Initial conversations have been held with Premier Gymnastics to explain the anticipated time that business couldn’t operate in their space because of the heating system upgrade. The current tenant may look elsewhere for rental space.

Grants – Muriel

  • We’re waiting to hear from RCU Foundation and Fred & Katherine Andersen Foundation for requests made to fund the heating system.

  • Another grant request is being created.

Cedar Corporation - Tim

  • The final analysis of the facility heating system has been received and provides CLACC a good basis for determining future HVAC improvements.

  • A small group has also met with Steiner Heating of Rive Falls to get a proposal for the gymnasium wing.

Earth Day – Tim

  • A group of energetic high school students came to the center and provided excellent help in spreading the mulch, among other things.


New Business 

It was decided that donations to thrift shop may not be applied quid pro quo to any contact rental.

Water meter – Tim

  • Tim obtained confirmation that the center’s water could be reduced by approximately $250/month if a different meter was installed.

  • The cost of installing the meter is estimated to be $3,800.

  • Doug requested this agenda item be addressed at the next meeting when he can attend.

  • The agenda item is postponed.

Support to Civic and Commerce for Clear Lake Heritage Days – Tim

  • The board discussed supporting Civic and Commerce with in-kind donations, i.e., providing space for events as compared to a monetary donation.

  • Muriel made the motion to provide in-kind support. Bert seconded the motion.  Motion carried..

Mary Caudy’s Kitchen Proposal- Muriel

  • Mary Caudy has proposed to be the kitchen coordinator and wonders if there might be some reduction in rental fees when she rents the kitchen.

  • Muriel will follow up with Mary to better understand her expectations.

New mobile stage – Tim

  • The center now has a mobile, but heavy stage.

  • Civic and Commerce wants to use it for Clear Lake Days.

  • Muriel made the motion to loan the stage for Clear Lake Days. Bert seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Bounce House – Tim

  • Wendy donated a bounce house to CLACC some time ago. The center no longer has liability insurance for it. Plus, there are fewer opportunities to use it.

  • Muriel made the motion to return ownership of the bounce house back to Wendy.  Bert seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Adjournment - 

  • At 11:10 Ray made the motion to adjourn.  Bert seconded the motion. Motion carried.


The next CLACC Board Meeting is Thursday, May 28 at 9:30 am (later postponed to June 4)



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