BOAT LIFTS NEED PERMITS

You do need to submit a request to the Lake Office if you want to install a boat lift. The cost for a permit is $35. For people renting an association dock, please contact the office before purchasing your lift because it may not fit into the area where your dock is located. No dock lifts will be permitted in Bay 3.

PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS BANNED

Phosphorus entering our water costs us all a great deal. Phosphorus, when run-off into our lake, fertilizes the lake floor and promotes weed growth. Additionally, this contaminant will promote algae blooms resulting in our lake water turning green. The consequences include greater cost for treating the lake water and eventual dredging, stunted fish growth and level of reproduction, and ultimately reducing the recreational benefits of the lake.

The Board of Directors has chosen to follow the guidelines established by Minnesota law. This law allows for an exception to the ban provided that certain conditions are met:
1) An owner is attempting to landscape a new lawn after completing construction;
2) An owner can provide testing results from samples of soil indicating a deficiency in phosphorus levels. Each exception will be decided on a case by case basis. All owners who are granted an exception must place a silt barrier in a manner to prevent the lawn fertilizers from being washed outside of the property.

Additional measures for preventing phosphorus contamination into the lake are:
1. Keep leaves and grass clippings out of your gutters, driveways, streets and drainage ditches.
2. Prevent soil erosion and bare spots around your property. Soil run-off carries phosphorus with it.
3. Keep all drainage culverts clear of debris. 4. Always properly dispose of any lawn care chemicals and their containers.

TEMPORARY TRAILER STORAGE

In October, 2010, the Board approved allowing trailer storage in the Temporary Boat Storage Area from May 1st to September 1st for $25.00.  All trailers must be clearly marked with a lot number and paid prior to being stored.  If you have any questions, please contact the Lake Mohawk Office at 330-863-1031.

ASSOCIATION OWNED DOCKS

According to the Lake Mohawk Property Owners Association, Inc. Rules and Regulations, Article XII, Section 12:  When a slip is registered to a particular lot and the ownership of the lot changes, the lease agreement becomes void and the slip reverts back to LMPOA.  The slip is non-transferable.  No association owned docking can be sold, leased or transferred to the new property owner or any other owner by anyone other than the LMPOA.  This is just a reminder that if you lease a dock from the Association, you are not permitted to lease it to anyone else.

BOAT & JET SKI TITLE INFO

All boats over 14’ and all jet skis must be titled in the property owner’s name. If you do not have a title, you will need to obtain one from the title bureau. The following information needs to be taken with you in order for them to issue a title: length, make of motor, motor ID number, horsepower, year and HIN number.

RESERVING PICNIC PAVILIONS

Because there is such a high demand for the use of the picnic pavilions, please remember you do need to contact the office to make reservations and complete the necessary paperwork. The Main Beach pavilion is sectioned off into 5 sections. The West Beach pavilion is not sectioned off: If you reserve it, you get the whole pavilion. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. You can start reserving after you have paid your dues beginning March 1st. We will not be taking reservations the holiday dates of July 4 or July 7. If you would like a picnic table in any of the pavilions for either of those dates, you will need to arrive early and stake your claim to a table.

Important Docking Information - Renters

For all property owners who rent an association dock, the docking fee of $100 was billed on December 1, 2011 and was payable by January 1, 2012. If the docking payment was not received by January 1, you no longer have a dock. Also, please remember that all dues payments must be received by April 1 for the property owner to keep their dock and you must pay a boat sticker fee for each dock. Thank you in advance for your timely payments.

LAWN SERVICE PROVIDER

This is a reminder that lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus are strictly prohibited from use within the community of Lake Mohawk. The guard at the Lake Mohawk Guardhouse will require evidence to show you are in compliance (MSDS, Fertilizer bags, etc.) prior to entry.  Failure to comply can result in your compnay being banned from entering the community and fine may be levied against the member/property owner in violation. - By order of the Lake Mohawk Board of Directors

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

NEW ASSOCIATION DOCKING RULES

If a property owner is assigned a dock and does not own a boat at that time, they still will be required to purchase a boat sticker. No property owner may hold a dock without registering a watercraft for more than three years.  No more than one watercraft is permitted per assigned docking slip without prior approval of the Board of Directors.

ALL DOG OWNERS MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PETS!

This Includes:

• Excessive Barking
• Dogs running loose
• Picking up after your pet when walking.

Please be considerate of your neighbors, violators will be cited and fined.

Property Owner's Responsible for Building Permits

Property Owners - Do not let any construction begin on your property unless you physically have a building permit.  Do not take the word of the contractor that everything is in place.  If construction is started before a permit is issued, you will be fined a minimum of $50.

Trading in Your Vehicle or Replacing a Windshield

Please remove your LMPOA sticker from your windshield when trading in or selling your vehicle or replacing a windshield.  The office staff will request your old sticker before issuing a new one.  If you purchased
a vehicle, a copy of the registration, temporary tag registration or purchase agreement is required before new sticker will be issued.

Lot Numbers

Please have your lot number displayed at the top of your driveway, next to the road, where it can easily be seen.  The Lake office has green reflective markers for this purpose for sale at $15 each.  Many medical emergencies occur at night and the reflective lot numbers stand out quite clearly.

LOT NUMBER ON DOCK

The board has just recently approved a change to the Rules & Regulations that requires all waterfront property owners to display their lot number on the end of their dock.

Concrete Work

If you are having concrete work done that requires a concrete truck to enter the lake, you must pay a $200 road bond in case any damage is done to the lake roads by the truck.  If it is not paid, the gate guards will not allow the truck to enter.

Important Construction Permits

Please read the Building Code and Constitution BEFORE starting any projects.  Before you build a new structure, such as a house, deck, dock, garage etc., or add on or refurbish an existing one, paving or concreting a driveway, or any other project please read the Code and Constitution.  Certain specifications are required and building permits are necessary.  If you are in doubt whether a permit is needed, please call the lake office for more info. The Building Code and Constitution are available at lake-mohawk.org or you can stop in the Lake office for a paper copy. If construction is started before a permit is issued the property owner will be fined $50.