October 14, 2026

 

Meeting called to order at 7:13 PM by President Terry Stoudt

 

Clubs Present: Hastings, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights & Hampton.

Not Present: Lakeville

 

Secretary Report read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report read and approved, subject to audit.

 

One new Bill – Website, motion to pay the bill was approved.

 

Old Business

• Bylaws were modified with the new verbiage from the DNR, 1st reading of Addendum A was done and discussed, need to read 2 more times before voting on the bylaw change.

• Insurance Discussion – Changes to who Insures us, out for bid, with West Bend and Johnson & Johnson, Vermillion State Insurance policy comes due Nov. 21st.

 

New Business

• Farmington oversees the trail’s appreciation dinner this year; motion was made by Jim S, 2nd by Jay F, passed to have the dinner on November 28th, location to be determined.

• Map Ads have been sent out and we have 23 back already, more coming in everyday, going to print 1500 maps this year, more ad space available, discussions on possible ads.

• 8 new Caution Ditch Ahead signs for Dan Beissel’s trails have been given to Anchor Vinyl to add lettering

• DNR is modifying the paying out of Grant money this year, more to come.

• Solar panel discussion on trail reroutes.

• Please use the county GIS map to check landowners so we can get the landowner permission slips signed.

 

 

Motion made by Gary L and 2nd by Jim S to adjourn the meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:18 PM

 

Next meeting November 11th 2026. 7:00pm at the House of Coates.