CLPA Statement on Lake Safety & Ordinance Enforcement
We’ve seen recent Facebook posts raising concerns about violations of the Town of Belle Plaine’s new ordinance restricting artificial wake enhancements (Ordinance No. 2025-6).
CLPA does not enforce boating laws – we are not a policing body. Our role is to educate, monitor, and support efforts that keep our lakes safe and healthy.
At a recent board meeting, the CLPA Board voted to fully endorse Ordinance No. 2025-6, as it aligns with our mission to “preserve our lakes for future generations.”
* Get involved: CLPA is volunteer-led. Join us at our monthly meetings (scroll down from here to see details and meeting minutes) or connect with a board member to learn more.
Our lakes are a shared resource, and it takes all of us – working through the proper channels – to protect them for years to come.
CLPA News:
The next CLPA Board meeting is Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00PM at the Belle Plaine Community Center.
Agenda:
1) Call meeting to order
2) Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
3) Treasurer’s Financial Report
4) CLPA annual dues/donation letter mailing and discuss newsletter attachment
5) Newsletter feedback/suggestions for future
6) Grant updates
7) Water level/beaver dam updates
8) Website updates
9 Fishery update
10) YSA unit (Kevin)
11) Neighborly code of conduct/expectations committee
12) Open discussion
13) Next Board meeting – <date>, <time> at the Belle Plaine Community Center
14) Adjourn
A special thank you to the Jim Aumann Memorial Golf Outing for its recent donation to CLPA!
Beaver Bounty $20 per!
To volunteer your time, contact Pete Karlson at ptkarlson@me.com.
Additionally, please contact Pete Karlson if you would like invasive weeds removed specifically in your riparian area. Homeowners may request invasive weed removal at the homeowner’s cost. Please inquire for the details!