Dear Homeowner,

Several of you have suggested that we publish a short letter explaining how the Association fee is used.

The Lake Shangri-La Property Owners Association Fee goes toward keeping our lake free of weeds and stocked with fish. Weed spraying takes place in the spring, is environmentally safe, and is completed under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Spraying costs were nearly $14,000 this year as we continue to battle Eurasian Milfoil. Without yearly spraying, our lake would become severely choked with weeds. The lake is stocked with Northern, Small mouth, and Large mouth Bass, at the cost of between $5 and $8 per fish. Marker buoys and signs are maintained with Association funds.

Our Community Center located at 22112 121st Street, has been updated and remodeled at considerable cost, with the addition of a new roof, windows, insulation, wiring, and window treatments. Utilities, garbage pick-up, insurance coverage, property tax, and grounds maintenance fees are ongoing. The Center is open to residents and non-residents for parties and meetings. It features a fully equipped kitchen, bar, and large seating areas upstairs and downstairs.  Current paid membership entitles you to a reduced rental rate.

Every year the Association hosts Halloween and Christmas parties, as well as an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Parks, community boat piers, playground equipment, common areas and beaches in the subdivision, are maintained by the Association.

The Association Board is responsible for collecting fees once a year. If you haven't sent in your $100 fee, please do so now. We want Lake Shangri-La, its parks, beaches, and community center, to be a source of pride for all its residents. Make checks payable to Lake ShangriLa POA c/o Carol Dittmer 21744 118th St. Bristol, WI 53104.

Thank you for your continued support and co-operation.

Sincerely,

Lake Shangri-La Property Owners Association Board