Hickory Lake Campground Cooperative Association

Due to a lack of use, the message board function of the website has been disabled. Tara Bubar has volunteered to be the administrator of the new Facebook group for the campground. Please check your email for invitations to join the group.

The retaining wall on the west side of the campground was replaced this week. Below are some pictures of the new wall.

Just a reminder that the Annual Meeting is Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM CST. Check your email for Google Meet invitations. Jim A will be at the campground for those that wish to attend in person. Meeting Agenda and relevant documents were emailed to all members this morning. If you cannot find the invite or documents make sure to check your spam folder.

Below is the fall shutdown schedule. The pool will be open and heated through the end of the day on Sunday, September 10.

1. Pool closes 9/10, shutdown 9/14
2. Docks out 10/7/23
3. Water off to sites 10/15/23
4. Fall clean up 10/21/23
5. Water off to shower house 10/28 or as weather dictates
6. Garbage service suspended after 10/27/23 pick-up
7. Wi-Fi speed turned down 10/30/23

Volunteers will be needed to help with the docks, water off to the sites, and fall clean up. If you can help please let the board of directors know.

The date of the July 2023 board meeting has been changed to July 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

HLCCA Board of Directors

At the June board meeting it was decided to conduct a survey of the community to gather feedback on how things are going, what could be improved, and gather input on proposed changes brought forth by community members. Please check your email for the link and we ask that you take a few moments to answer the questions.

Thank you

HLCCA Board of Directors

Several kids activities have been added to the weekend schedule.  A big thank you to Amanda Wilson (Site 39) for taking the lead and organizing all of this for the kids.  The schedule is listed below:

Sunday

2:30 PM- bike/wagon/stroller parade meet at the Gathering Room at 2:15 with your favorite (non motorized) mode of transportation decked out in Americana decor. Will have some streamers and such to share. 

Monday

10:00 AM – Coloring in the Gathering Room

Dusk – Glow sticks at the park

Tuesday

10:00 AM – Temporary tattoos at the Gathering Room

4:00 PM – Birthday cake to celebrate Arlo’s birthday at the Gathering Room

Good Evening,

This email update will have a lot of information so we ask that you read it in its entirety, our goal is to make the upcoming holiday weekend run as smoothly as possible for everyone.  

First, the fun stuff.  There are many activities planned for the weekend, and the schedule is listed below:

Saturday July 1

9:30 AM – Horse Shoe Tournament

1:00 PM – Bags Tournament (in front of pool)

4:00-5:30 – PM Potluck Dinner at the Gathering Room

6:00-9:00 – PM Live Entertainment featuring the Rollie Show

Sunday July 2

11:00 AM – Minnow Races

7:30 PM – Community Bonfire

Tuesday July 4

Dusk – Minnesota legal fireworks at the beach (bring your own fireworks)

In years past we have had the ice cream social during the day, this year the association will be providing ice cream treats at the pot luck for dessert.

If you have questions on any of this please contact as follows:

Games – Sean Brown

Potluck – Tara Bubar

Ice Cream – Troy Shafer

Entertainment – Jim Apple

Minnow Races – Tara Bubar

Fireworks – Jim Apple

Please watch for emails from Sean and Tara regarding the games and pot luck,

Now the not so fun stuff.  For the first time in many years, every lot in the campground is full and we are anticipating a busy weekend.  No one likes to discuss the rules (the board included), but the items listed below will be points of emphasis for the staff and board of directors for the holiday weekend.

Vehicle Parking

As stated in the rules, all sites are to be laid out in a manner to accommodate parking of one vehicle on the site.  In order to conserve and maximize available space in the overflow lot, the board will be enforcing this rule and all sites must have a vehicle parked on the site prior to parking a vehicle in the overflow lot.  Parking is not allowed on common element areas.  This includes the reserved spots in front of the house and the fence line along the driveway.

Overflow Lot Parking

After utilizing the space on the site, extra vehicles from members and guests are to be parked in the overflow lot.  As a reminder, please place a card with a name, phone number, and site number on the dashboard so that in the event vehicles need to be moved around we have contact information.  Supplies are available in the box outside the Gathering Room. Do not park in areas that have “No Parking” signs posted.

Boat Parking/Dock Space

The beaching of boats and watercraft is prohibited.  In order to maximize dock space, we ask that smaller boats that can get into shallower water park closer to the shoreline leaving room in the deeper water for larger boats.

Fireworks

Minnesota legal fireworks are allowed on the beach area only at dusk on the 4th of July.  Those who use fireworks at the beach area must clean up the mess by noon the following day.

Quiet Enjoyment

Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, however this does not mean that everyone is free to make noise outside these hours.  Article II Section 8 of the Declarations addresses “Quiet Enjoyment Interference”.  This includes but is not limited to loud music and barking dogs.  

Staff

There will be staff coverage as normal during the weekend except for the 4th of July when staff will work a half day.

As board members, we want to enjoy the weekend as well and do not want to spend the entire weekend policing the park.  Please keep in mind that if a staff member or board member is addressing a member or guest regarding any of these items or other concerns, a complaint has been received and we are attempting to address the complaints of other members or guests.

Have a safe 4th of July weekend!

HLCCA Board of Directors

JA

The frozen septic lines cleared today.  There is a water line that staff will be moving in the morning and after that work is completed they will turn the water on to the sites.  I will email again if and when this is completed.

If the work is not completed in time for staff to turn the water on during their normal hours, volunteers will turn it on Saturday morning.

Ice out was officially called shortly before 7:00 PM on May 1, 2023. The season can officially start!